Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill wrote in part: <<<<<The route was about 1/2 mile. I estimate that the attendance was between 8,500 and 12,500 (hard to estimate because the people were lined up 5 and 6 deep on both sides of the parade route).>>>>>>>>> > >This is the first time in about 20 years that I have taken pictures by putting >a 35mm lens on the camera, zone focusing, and then holding the camera over my >head at arms-length. (That's because I was trying to walk the parade and >there were at least 6 people always in front of me).>>>>>> Hi Bill, Here's a tip for next year. Get right out on the street and walk the route like you're supposed to be there taking pictures. Your end result will be much better. The key to success? Walk along like you own the parade and keep moving, nobody is going to yell at a moving target. You'll just look like another newsphotographer and it's much easier on the arms!:) ted The negatives are just >out of the soup and I find that I am not aiming the camera down far enough in >a lot of the shots. All of the shots are rather prosaic and won't win any >awards. But I find that the local bands and non-profits really appreciate an >8 x10 of their efforts. > >Next time, I'll do better. In the meantime, I think that the RF is one of the >few cameras that you can comfortably hold at arms length over your head and >not expire from the weight or clumsiness. > >Regards, Bill Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant