Re: [Leica] nude Leica

[csocolow <csocolow@microserve.net>]

Mark Rabiner wrote:

> I imagine when many think of nude Leicas they think of Jeanloup Sieff.
> When people try to imitate him they come up with the most awkward and
> unattractive results. I can speak fro direct experience. Using
> ultrawides let alone wides in this genre demands extreme mastery over
> ones equipment; technique; taste.
> His masterful look also screams Rodinal in Tri X but I don't know this
> for a fact and hope someone might because I think it is known.
> Jeanloup Sieff is a master of Nude photography with the Leica
> rangefinder camera and one of my favorite photographers.

You cannot forget Ralph Gibson when it comes to the photography of nudes with a
Leica. You may or may not agree with his vision but it is consistent, stylistic,
executed with excellent technical follow through in printing and always paving new
ground. I am spellbound everytime I look through "Days At Sea" or "Infanta". Check
them out if you're ever bored or in need of inspiration. I forget who started this
thread but if you're interested in starting to photograph nudes you should
definitely look at his work. In the meantime check out:

http://www.ralphgibson.com/main.html

Carl Socolow