Re: [Leica] Re: Leica Users digest V25 #226 - Francois Berton

[Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>]

Jack

All that's missing in the first pic is a pack of Marlboros.  Even the cymbals
are American.

Jerry

Jack McLain wrote:

> yes, very nice... note
> http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/cognac/pages/802251+.htm  American
> cigarettes, and Coca-cola, and Jazz (the preeminent American art form).
> Those French sure do love things American!
>
> nice site
> cheers
> Jack McLain
> Tucson
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phong" <phong@doan-ltd.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 4:49 PM
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Leica Users digest V25 #226 - Francois Berton
>
> > Well, I just spent 1/2 hour checking out Francois Berton's site
> > at http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b and the photography
> > is fantastic, if you don't mind Noctilux light (almost
> > none) and grain and blur in your photos.  The site itself is a
> > bit rough, and seems more designed for Jazz fans than to show
> > off the photographic talent, with tons and tons of photos.
> > The navigation is a bit tricky at times.  Francois readily
> > acknowledges the need of a finishing touch.
> >
> > The Jazz series is by far my favorite.  If you like
> > Jazz, you most likely will enjoy that series.  Here's
> > a random sample taking on the fly, in no particular order.
> >
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/RAP2002/pages/p-760534.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/cognac/pages/801554.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/cognac/pages/801925.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/cognac/pages/802036.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/cognac/pages/802251+.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/cognac/pages/802452.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BSS.00.01/pages/b01-11-22.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BSS.00.01/pages/bss-9.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BSS.00.01/pages/bss01g-17-42.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BSS.00.01/pages/c01-12.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BSS.00.01/pages/c01-12-21.htm
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BSS.00.01/pages/katfish-9.htm
> >
> http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/dawn.tyler.watson/images/731532.jp
> > g
> >
> http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/Club-med%20World/images/800221.jpg
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BAYCAR2003/images/800643.jpg
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BAYCAR2003/images/800625.jpg
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BAYCAR2003/images/800622.jpg
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/BAYCAR2003/images/800725.jpg
> > http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photos.francois.b/Bay_Car_gde_Synthe_(2).htm
> >
> > Some Jazz festival photos are at closer range, as well, those from
> > the theater workshops, suggesting a closer relationship with the
> > musicians and performers than in the concerts.
> >
> > I really enjoy the visit.  It makes me want to go out and shoot Jazz _now_
> .
> > And I can hear the music in my mind.
> > Thanks,
> >
> > - Phong
> >
> > P.S.  If you have a photo site, why not share it ?  At least there is a
> > chance we'll talk about something you care about, rather than politics,
> > sex, guns, or the price of eggs in China.  Well, we'll talk about all of
> > that too.  After all this is the LUG.
> >
> > And if you don't like the topics at hand, bring up your favorite.
> >
> > Anybody knows what happened to Captain Frankie ? Another Parisian Leica M
> > user whose photos I enjoyed in the past.  Be fun to revisit and see if my
> > taste has changed.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > NO ARCHIVE
> >
> >
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