[Leica] IMG: So this is what you did on new year's eve...

[imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George)]

And those are the reasons I like them as well. I remember a similar  
party experience wherein I used an Olympus XA loaded with 1600 B&W  
and shooting with abandon (unlike my usual attempt at carefulness);  
and loved the shots as well. I also attempted the "style" with a  
couple iterations of the Digilux and could not warm up to the "noise"  
and felt like I blew the opportunity because of the gear.

I look forward to seeing what you may do with some noise-reduction  
software.

Bottom line - you've achieved capturing the sense of celebration and  
spontaneity - the only real issue is if there is a way to print them  
that does not allow the technical to get in the way of the aesthetic;  
or perhaps a way to make the noise a part of the aesthetic. Perhaps  
as little miniature jewels ;^)

Regards,
George Lottermoser
george@imagist.com



On Jan 3, 2007, at 3:27 PM, Philippe Orlent wrote:

> So the very reason why I personally like them, is because of their  
> utter intuitivity and spontaneity, and their raw power of honest  
> bedazzlement.
> Noise and unsharpness included.
> Perfect Drunkard's Photography.
> The ultimate!
> Paradox.
> Because seriously now:
> I think that your suggestion about noise is a very good one. I'll  
> do some tests with NeatImage on my favorites of this series, and  
> will post the results.