Favorite photo here on Photo.net

<p>I have been a member here for a long time and my favorite photo is still one taken by Eric Larson of his daughter swimming in a pool. He took it with an eight dollar disposable film camera that could be used under water. Subject matter, nice light and being smart enough to push the shutter at the right time is more important than what kind of expensive gear you have. I think of this photo often. <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/2591325-lg.jpg" alt="Little Diver" width="612" height="814" border="0" /></p>

<p>That's a terrific photo. If nothing else, I'm glad that you found a reason to share it. So thank you, and kudos to Eric. :-) Most people can skip the rest of my reply.</p>

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<p>In theory, one could say that any camera could have been used to take it. Hasselblad 500, Leica XU, Panavision Panaflex, Sinar 4x5, Nikonos. In reality, that is not necessarily true, because if Eric did not have a disposable camera on him at the time, it is more likely that he would not have had another in its place. And even if he did, it would likely be unsuitable for underwater use.</p>

<p>So really, cameras do matter. Thankfully, there is always more than one right answer for every problem - if you have the time to think ahead. :-)<br>

<br />P.S. One of the cameras that makes me happiest using it is a 6x6 folding camera with a stupidly positioned VF and no RF coupling. I just love the thing.</p>

<p>Great photo, Tim.</p>

<p>There seems to be seven "Eric Larson" members here on Photonet. Which one is it ?</p>

<p>A very charming photo of the little girl.</p>

<p>Her position and the small shadow line under her left hand suggest that she is touching the bottom of the pool, yielding a slightly uneasy aspect to her plunge. I think it might be equally interesting in black and white.</p>

<p>I bet that if ten persons were questioned on which of fifty photos was their choice of the one favorite photo, there would probably be at least seven different photos chosen. Perhaps that is the beauty of difference and subjective evaluation. </p>

Tim, it's obvious why this is your PN favorite.