Hi
Your comments were perfect. My english does not allow me express well how I
agree with you about boundaries between "pros" and "amateurs".
TONI
At 05:58 08/04/00 -0400, you wrote:
>At 11:44 PM 4/7/00 -0500, you wrote:
>>In one of the sites it stated that Maitani was an amateur photographer,
>>which invites me to ask an interesting question. What is the difference
>>between a professional photographer versus an amateur photographer? (other
>>than obvious)
>>Could Maitani qualify as a Pro with his credentials?
>
>The meanings of the words 'professional' and 'amateur' have been corrupted.
>'Professional' is merely someone who does something for money. 'Amateur' is
>someone who does it for love. Lately 'amateur' has received somewhat of a
>negative connotation. 'Amateurish', for example, means of low quality.
>
>Remember the Olympics were created for amateurs and mere professionals were
>banned.
>
>
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>Denton Taylor
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