[Leica] Opinions Wanted: Sharp or Fuzzy?

[Doug Herr]

I prefer sharp and if working in color I also prefer correct color balance and exposure.  If your vision leans toward the less sharp I suggest striving to leave out modern cars and bicycles.  Fuzzy along with modern conveyances seems like an artificial gimmick to me.


Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com


-----Original Message-----
>From: Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com>
>Sent: Dec 16, 2014 2:14 AM
>To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>Subject: [Leica] Opinions Wanted: Sharp or Fuzzy?
>
>I am starting to do a series on "Old Buildings that have not been Torn Down
>Yet" (*may be slightly tongue in cheek*) Anyway, I am considering whether
>to use one of those old style fuzzy-lens to get certain effect and feelings
>across. Attached are 2 pics from the fuzzy-lens and 2 from normal 4x5 lens.
>The Stanford Theater shows up on both set so can serve as nice comparison.
>
>What are you opinions? Which "style" speak to you more? I know the "correct
>answer" is which one *I* prefer, but  like to hear others' opinions. Thanks.
>
>SHARP!
>
>http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141205-Scanned-645.jpg
>
>http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141215-Scanned-654.jpg
>
>FUZZY
>
>http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141215-Scanned-652.jpg
>
>http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141215-Scanned-653.jpg
>
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