I was completely unaware of this photographer's work until an acquaintance mentioned that she wanted one of the photos as a gift from her partner. The impressi

I was completely unaware of this photographer's work until an acquaintance mentioned that she wanted one of the photos as a gift from her partner. The impression I got at the time was there was an aspirational quality to owning one because they were very expensive. She also wanted a Rolleiflex camera because that is what Lik uses. I didn't think too much of the interaction until looking up details and finding the various allegations of fakery, and so forth. I see a great deal of similarity between Lik's work and marketing and Thomas Kincade. And all that's fine and good, and people can spend their money on what they want. But the statement Lik made about "pressing the shutter" (sic) makes me a little bit sad and angry. Leave aside the "false-advertising" angle. I'm bothered equally by Lik setting up a scenario that's unrepeatable. Anyone wishing to repeat what Lik claims to have done in a single shot is destined for disappointment.