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Subject: Re: [Leica] PAW 14 -- Nathan goes to the dogs with his useless Leica
From: kiklaas@iinet.net.au
Date: 8 Apr 2002 06:09:17 -0000

I liked all 3, Nathan.

I was amazed at how many dogs there were in Paris - in peoples backpacks, 
on shopfront doorsteps, on hotel receptionist desks, it was heaven.

Karina


> I guess following the discussion of how useless Leica rangefinders are,
> I was inspired to post these three dog pictures. First, my own dog
> Cheeta (the one on the left with the crazy eyes) playing with another
> dog at Pfannenstil, a nearby hill popular among local dog owners because
> you can let your dog run freely and there are lots of other dogs to play
> with:
> 
> http://www.wajsman.com/2002_14.jpg
> (M6+50mm Summilux, Kodachrome 200)
> 
> The first alternate shows the guard dogs of a barber shop in Küsnacht, a
> small town 5 km from here. I stopped at the neighbouring tobacco shop
> and saw these two fright-inducing creatures at the door:
> 
> http://www.wajsman.com/2002_14alt1.jpg
> (M6+35mm Summilux, Ilford Delta 400)
> 
> The second alternate is a snap at a market in Zurich. I noticed this
> lady carrying her dog around and snapped three shots before she
> disappeared. I know I cut off the creature's paw, but that is what
> happens when you are literally shooting on the run. I wonder how well an
> AF SLR would have done in this situation...
> 
> http://www.wajsman.com/2002_14alt2.jpg
> (M6+35mm Summilux, Ilford Delta 100)
> 
> The complete index is at:
> 
> http://www.wajsman.com/indexpaw2002.htm
> 
> and comments and critique are welcome and appreciated as always.
> 
> Nathan
> 
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