Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don, Re: #1 (color) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1672429&size=lg and #2 (B&W) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1672688&size=lg I am not about to kiss anyone, but I also slightly prefer #1, despite the fact that the depth of field is a bit too shallow. I would use Photoshop to bring out the far eye. I thought about B&W vs. color and decided the color version bring out her eyes (and hair) much better. I would also try to avoid highlights on nose (#1 and #2) and cheekbone (#1), I find them slightly distracting in a closeup portrait like these. I'ts a tough choice, but in the end I like the feeling conveyed by the #1 better. Besides Summilux beats Biotar anyday of the week :-). BTW, did you really use the Biotar on an M6 (per displayed technical details) ? I too use the 75mm Summilux with too shallow a depth of field on closeup portrait on too many occasions. I suppose just because it can go to f1.4 does not mean that I have to use it at f1.4. On the other hand, I am still looking and hoping for that perfect f1.4 shot. Cheers, - - Phong animal wrote: > Hi, Don find it hard to choose between the two but when pressed > would go for > the first.Feel that the unsharp right size of the face emphacizes the > closeness of her.Kind of the view one has prior to a kiss.My eyes > are razor > sharp at distance but at these ranges things start to blur.Personally i > would like to see more light in her eye showing your shadow more. > simon jessurun - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html