Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Check out: > http://www.pinkheadedbug.com/humantraffic/portfolio_5/index.html > > I seem to remember Johnny stating that all the shots in that > portfolio were done with the 75. Shot no. 5 shows nice bokeh, > while no. 16 shows superb three-dimensionality [...] Yes, indeed, Martin! 16 is definitely the cat's pajamas. I wonder if the esteemed 75 'lux could have rendered it any better. Very nice samples. > Then, all that said, go back and look at all his portfolios just for the > sheer greatness of the pictures. Forget all about bokeh, composition, or > anything else, and just appreciate good photography. I spend a LOT of time in there; in fact, Johnny's site was one of two (Kyle's being the other) that inspired me to jump into photography in the first place. He's a master of the craft, and having tried it myself for a few months now, I can tell you it is no easy craft to master. I knew Johnny used the 35/1.4 and 28/2.8 a lot, but didn't realize he'd thrown a 75 into the mix. I love the results, though. It speaks a lot more of the photographer than the equipment, as you rightly point out. You could give the man _any_ lens and he'd turn it into brilliant images. I aspire toward even a bit of that skill, but I recognize the bulk of it is sheer talent and creative genius. Where's the Deadman been lately, anyway? Dan