Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi folks, Well I guess I have to say I'm happier than a couple of cozy clams in one shell!:) I Just received a copy of LFI 7/99 containing a spread on my book, "This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler." A pleasant surprise, although I had received e-mail from a couple of German LUG friends a few weeks ago that it was published, I had no idea what was selected from the contents of the book. The images in LFI were all scanned directly from page reproductions, so it kind of gives you an idea of the original printed images and of the quality the book. It's not very often one sees a 6 page layout in LFI by one photographer and his or her project, so I feel quite honoured with the space they allotted to the story. The important thing for me is, it illustrates the quality of Leica glass when working entirely with available light under varying light level conditions and contrasts. Now, maybe some of you will understand why I'm not a big fan of twinkie flash.:) Which brings me to an interesting incident this past week. I was shooting and I was asked, "how can you take pictures when there isn't any light?" My answer was, "you can see him can't you?" "yes the questioner answered. "Well then I can photograph him. it's that simple." And when on with my picture taking. It's like, if you can see it, you can shoot it! Never could understand what is so difficult about that. A little side note from my trusty assistant who rarely goes anywhere without her M6 & 35 1,4 asph. but did yesterday, much to her sorrow! Missed the picture of the year in stade old Victoria, where she encountered a completely naked guy prancing along the middle of a main street while she drove by. To say the least she was not a happy camper when she arrived at the office! :) But has vowed she'll never go anywhere out of the house ever again without it. We've all said that at sometime or another, some of us more than once!:) the happy clam! :) ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant