Camera wonks or photographers?

Some of you already know of my affection for “elitist” cameras (like my recently departed Leica, the last of my usable film cameras … *sigh*). But I hope I have always stressed the importance of the tool only in relationship to the final product – that the image is what matters most.

There’s a comic strip out there and today’s edition brings to mind all those photographers on some forums who like to talk more about gear than great images. I’ve been a fan of Aaron Johnson’s “What the Duck” since discovering it a few months ago. Spend some time reading through the archives, well worth an hour of your time. (No relation, by the way.)