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Subject: [Leica] (More) Taiko Pictures
From: nathan.wajsman at planet.nl (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sat Dec 18 21:39:10 2004
References: <6.1.0.6.2.20041218035243.05596fa0@192.168.100.42>

Hi Richard,

The one you picked is the best of the series. I would have liked to see 
the drummers' faces more, and in general some close-ups of them. I 
assume that you simply were not able to move in closer so as not to 
disturb them.

Nathan

Richard wrote:

> Ha ha, since we have so much free time (ha ha ha ha ha), we are 
> considering auditioning for the San Jose Taiko!! We do have something in 
> our favor - with 10+ years of martial arts training, at least we do know 
> how to relax and drum with the bodies. My wife is musically gifted but I 
> think I can hang on a little bit too. Ah of course I have pictures, why 
> do you ask? :-) We went to the Taiko Dojo for a Fun Session, then they 
> invited us to see their practice session the next day. Most of the 
> pictures are from the practice. I can hear the thundering roars of the 
> drums just looking at the pictures...
> 
> <http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3039>http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3039
>  
> 
> 
> I like this one especially it really shows off how much encouragement 
> they give to support each other:
> http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=3567
> 
> Comments and suggestions always welcome. Mostly ASA800 R-D1. I only have 
> the 35/1.4ASPH with me with an effective view of 53mm. I wish I could 
> have gotten closer but since we are just guests, I didn't want to wear 
> out our welcome...
> 
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, 
> please use richard at imagecraft.com)
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-- 
Nathan Wajsman
Almere, The Netherlands

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