[Leica] Question

[Steve Barbour]

Thanks Tina, wonderful, I especially remember the child running down the narrow street.

Steve

> On Oct 22, 2017, at 1:42 PM, Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> All true.  I prefer the side of the bus that is nearest the edge of the
> road - varies in some countries!  Also, when shooting through the window, I
> like to shoot wide open at highest speeds - the shallow depth of field
> helps with the window dirt and scratches.  Watch out for reflections on the
> windows.
> 
> Morocco is fantastic.  Here are a few ancient photos:
> https://tinamanley.photoshelter.com/gallery/Morocco/G00009ErSwIPOkJA
> 
> Enjoy!!
> 
> Tina
> 
> On Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 4:10 PM, Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> When I don’t have control of the vehicle, I generally use a 35mm,
>> especially when the window might be in the way.  You can get closer to the
>> window to avoid reflections, and camera shake doesn’t compound as much.  If
>> you can, sit close to the driver or the guide, and establish a rapport with
>> them, and they’ll go slow when they can to help you out. They’ll also be
>> more aware of things you might like to photograph and show you more
>> attention.  In a bus, the  front seat by the door, or the seat immediately
>> behind the driver is prime, of course window seat.
>> 
>> SonC
>> 
>> On Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 2:29 PM Steve Barbour <stevebarbour at mac.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> In December, Tara and I will be in Morocco for a couple of weeks. A prime
>>> reason for being there will be photography. A question arises, beyond the
>>> usual; as we will traveling a lot by bus doing a circuit of the country
>> in
>>> a clockwise direction…Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Erfoud, the Sahara,
>> Tinehir,
>>> Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate, Ait ben Haddou, Marrakech, and on to Casablanca,
>>> for our return.  Beyond our own choice of glass especially for off the
>> bus,
>>> what lenses may be ideal on the bus, for  mountains, desert scenes, I
>>> assume that a zoom from wide to very long is most desirable, experienced
>>> travelers  familiar with this trajectory might  suggest other. Also what
>>> side of the bus, if either, is preferable.  Realizing this all sounds
>> dumb,
>>> it seems useful to enquire, to avoid making some serious mistake.
>>> 
>>> Many thanks for bearing with this, please wish us a bon voyage,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Steve  Tara
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>> 
>> Sonny
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