Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Folks - In the event that the Quixotic nature of my weekend pursuits leaves me with my tail between my legs wondering why I ever thought these Leicas produced exceptional image quality I figure I'd better post some regular fare inspired by some cool snaps from the group this last week or two. Seeing as how Sonny, Douglas and Daniel have made the list safe for cat pictures again here's the Dumbest Cat Snap I may ever take. Returning home one day I found my cat Alex sitting in front of a cheap poster repro of a Dennis Stock shot that I like; the M-6 with 85 Nikkor and T-max 3200@1600 tell the story... http://www.pbase.com/image/26595261 BD's street trio regarding the photographer reminded me that engaging the subjects can be a good thing; M-6, 21 CV and the T-max again: http://gallery.leica-users.org/chicagopeople/Two_Guys_a_Dog And Bob Meier's shot with the two faces in the frame set me to working up this father-son thing; green channel from Fuji Provia 400 shot with SL/50 'cron: http://gallery.leica-users.org/chicagopeople/Johnny_Jared Alright, enough of this fast/loose/high speed film/hand-held fun & games. Now I must prepare to dabble in a world where fussy stuff like fine textural detail might be important. Armed with Pea Shooter on 'Pod, I must sally forth... Bob Palmieri