24th February 2010, 02:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 24th February 2010, 02:33 PM by vulpes.)
Re. Red Earths last comment, couldn't have said it better myself.
Destroying Angel - I find your attitude towards Unit of 1 mystifying, he's raised some valid points and is entitled to his point of view just as you are without being subjected to playground taunts - even if he is wrong on several counts. This at least stimulates discussion, which is all I suspect was intended. I for one rather enjoy his wibbling, certainly a lot more than some of the 'seen it all' posturing favoured in other quarters.
RedEarth - I wouldn't worrry about being an expert in everything - competency will suffice.
This 'photo every feature' mentality is so old hat - try reading the Museum of London Manual section on photography - a succinct example of policy and practice in one.
The question of still using B+W film is an interesting one - it is still the best archival format - period. I would favour it's continued use alongside digital.
Let's also not mix up drawing as part of a site record which is a core skill / competency and the wide array of specialised illustration (and for that matter photography). As with many things in archaeology it's all a question of context.
Oh, and I've said it before - great avatar Unit of 1. Keep up the good work.:face-approve:
Destroying Angel - I find your attitude towards Unit of 1 mystifying, he's raised some valid points and is entitled to his point of view just as you are without being subjected to playground taunts - even if he is wrong on several counts. This at least stimulates discussion, which is all I suspect was intended. I for one rather enjoy his wibbling, certainly a lot more than some of the 'seen it all' posturing favoured in other quarters.
RedEarth - I wouldn't worrry about being an expert in everything - competency will suffice.
This 'photo every feature' mentality is so old hat - try reading the Museum of London Manual section on photography - a succinct example of policy and practice in one.
The question of still using B+W film is an interesting one - it is still the best archival format - period. I would favour it's continued use alongside digital.
Let's also not mix up drawing as part of a site record which is a core skill / competency and the wide array of specialised illustration (and for that matter photography). As with many things in archaeology it's all a question of context.
Oh, and I've said it before - great avatar Unit of 1. Keep up the good work.:face-approve: