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<p>You have to admit that their is a difference. I think some photography is definitely art and some isn't, even if its beautiful and here is why I think this way. I can get up this morning and go into the city and take a long exposure picture at sunrise and it wins first place in a photo competition. Before I leave I mark where the tripod was and have all my technical info written down with exact time of the day, my exposure, film and all. I give my camera gear and step by step instructions to a friend who sells cars and he goes the next day. He will get the same picture. A painter can give someone the same instructions but if you aren't as good of a painter as him, you will never make the same painting.<br>

Granted, the salesman would never have done this on his own but it does make one think about the difference.</p>

<p>For me, I remember paintings and photographs equally if...<br>

If its something I love I remember it.<br>

If is something I hate I remember it<br>

If it gave me no impression ether way, I don't remember it or care.<br>

I'm very cut and dry, tell it like it is. Their is no scientific explanation or have anything to do with history.</p><p></p>

<p>I come from a family of over 100 years of electricians and can recommend fluorescent fixtures but the big thing is in the lens. You want parabolic lenses. They almost look like egg crates. If you have any questions about lighting, go to an electrical supply NOT! Home Depot or Ace or any of those because most of the time will give you wrong info.</p>

<p>It's me, Kevin O'Connell. I've been banned for abusive posting so I've created yet another fake name. <a href="../photodb/user?user_id=2963495">William Palminteri</a> <a href="../member-status-icons"><img title="Frequent poster" src="http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/2rolls.gif" alt="" title="Frequent poster" /> </a> I can't believe you actually wrote that. You come into a photo forum to bash photography and photographers in general. I hope everyone that reads this looks at your photos and laughs. You better stick to graphic and fashion because you sure can't take a picture.<br /> Glad its easy for you, because if it was hard to take those pictures on your site, I feel sorry for you.</p>