Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Phong, I agree I _should_ shoot verticals more often, but I rarely do. I think it's something to do with the Leica ergonomics that steers me away from verticals...I have a much harder time focusing vertically than horizontally, and recomposing isn't always a good option. Or maybe I'm just used to seeing in horizontals more. Does anyone else have these issues with shooting verticals? I was thinking maybe I should set myself the task of shooting a couple of rolls entirely vertically and see how it goes. Thanks for your comments on the pix. Now that you point it out to me, I think you're right about the swimming pool-look! I think the way she slicked her hair back contributed to that impression. Best, Aaron At 01:16 PM 4/28/2004, Phong wrote: >I think you need to shoot vertical more often. >I like the eyes in the first 2 shots (Elizabeth >and Stephanie) very much. Stephanie is neautiful, and >I wish the glass does not block her beautiful smile. >I love the exposure on that one though. >Both of these shots (and perhaps also the next 2) >would benefit from a vertical composition, in my >opinion. > >I also like the last shot (of the toast). >The Other Elizabeth (4th shot), with the strap of her >dress and (unseen) handbag, together with her hairdo, >and very blurred background looks like she just stepped >out of a swimming pool (sorry!) > >Thanks for posting, after I showed: > > http://www.duke.edu/~ajs2/PAW/2004_17/index.html