Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] I'VE SEEN THE BOKEH!!!!
From: Dave Yoder <leica@home.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 12:12:19 -0700

Yeah I've heard it mostly called "legs" but I guess I like the fingers for
some reason.

I didn't mean the impression of bokeh after drinking wine, I mean to compare
lens bokeh to viewing the backround of whatever drinking environment you're
in through the "legs" covered portion of the glass.

Ok, I guess I did make the observation toward the end of the bottle. Not sure
if I can defend it this morning...


Dave Yoder

Ted Grant wrote:

> A couple of the lads wrote:
>
> >> An observation though--has anyone else noticed pleasant bokeh is a bit
> >similar to the fingering of good wine in a good wine glass?>>>>>>
> >> Dave Yoder
>
> >Bokeh does improve when viewed after a good glass of wine. The longer the
> >"fingers" (really called legs) the better.
> >Joseph Codispoti
>
> Now I wont get into this on the wine level.:) However, I'm left with no
> alternative but to say, " Boy you should see the bokeh  after a "Leica
> glass"  of single malt scotch." :):)
>
> ted
>
> Ted Grant
> This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler.
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