Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] self portraits
From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 23:44:12 +0200
References: <6453575.1050440043579.JavaMail.nobody@dewey.psp.pas.earthlink.net>

> Rather than adjusting brightness, try using curves instead.  By raising
the upper portion of the image curve and reducing the lower portion (make
the diagonal 'curves' line look a bit more like an 's') you can increase
contrast without clipping either highlights or shadows.
>
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com

Thanks Doug thats what i did here
http://www.leica-gallery.net/apekop/image-43722.html
The old drunk pics were just a reply to Geebees comment that i,m a good
photographer and an imitation of his "the snapper " photo.
Poor attempt at humour at 0300 in a shed.
Mr.Plantinga s remark
"And PLEASE, do some spotting! All that dust and hair and stuff gives me
the feeling that you really don't care about your pictures. If you
don't care , why should I?
Gilbert"
sobert me up quickly
A slight problem with a herniated disk keeps me away from telyt practise and
sea gulls but hopefully can continue in afew months
simon jessurun

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