Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/10
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Steve,
I agree with Nathan's assessment, though I'd be more specific--Alt 3 is
my favorite. I like the way the couples' bodies are interwoven in Alt 4, but
I miss seeing their eyes. The eyes make Alt 3 compelling for me.
Regards,
Michael Gerard
geeman1066@earthlink.net
Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I usually love your Paris work, but this time I feel that you chose the
> wrong image for the main PAW. To me, Alt3 and Alt4 are by far the two best
> shots. Close-up and sharp and well-composed. The climbing wall bothers me
> with the headless figure at the top, and the busker shot is a bit soft.
>
> Nathan
>
> Steve Unsworth wrote:
>
> > Week 31 is here and since I've just bought a Leicaflex SL with a couple
> > of lenses I'm going to waffle a bit!
> >
> > All the photos were taken in Paris, for the summer the city has
> > converted what is normally a road on the right bank of the Seine into a
> > promenade which they have called 'Paris plage' (Paris beach). There is
> > some sand, sun loungers, and various entertainments. Greater things are
> > promised for next year, but it does provide a pleasant stroll on a
> > summer's day. All of the telephoto shots were taken with the lenses wide
> > open. There could well be more from here over the next few weeks!
> >
> > Main - so, the main shot was taken at a climbing wall which has various
> > degrees of difficulty.
> > http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW/week_31.htm
> >
> > Alt 1 - this is a bit of a cliché shot. Taken from Pont des Arts looking
> > up river. The light was excellent and I had a red filter in the bag...
> > http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW/week_31alt1.htm
> >
> > Alt 2 - so, I've bought the SL and the 250mm lens and I'm on the lookout
> > for longer shots...
> > http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW/week_31alt2.htm
> >
> > Alt 3 - not a clue who she is, but she looked up _just_ as I pressed the
> > shutter, probably wondering what the hell I'm doing...
> > http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW/week_31alt3.htm
> >
> > Alt 4 - it's Paris, no more to say.
> > http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW/week_31alt3.htm
> >
> > Index at...
> > http://www.steveunsworth.co.uk/PAW/index.htm
> >
> > Steve
> >
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