Why this Silver list is important: The division between film and digital presages an evolution in the directions within photography. I think it's a positive event because it clarifies our personal choice within photography. It separates folks who go for short range to those who are dedicated to long haul objectives. A similar shock of visual technology hit painters when photography invaded the field of portraiture. The painters turned to the expression of pure idea, which photography at the time could not equal. Now photography can imitate abstract art, but never outpace the hand artist in this field. Therefore it's not a question of whether digital will replace film. The issue is where the individual photographer wants to go. Does he want to walk hand in hand with history or instead follow temporary concerns. It's obvious that the film photographer will be a minority, but one which will be highly respected and trusted and perhaps even financially rewarded by Western societies. Bob ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.