[Leica] Re: Nathan's PAW 1: More from Poland

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (Ted Grant)]

Eric asked:
Subject: [Leica] Re: Nathan's PAW 1: More from Poland
<<<Do you
> use inflatable mannequins, too--like Graham--in order to get just the
> precise placement you need?  :)<<<<<<<

Hi Eric,
It works like this with these two lads.

Always out of sight are make-up and set-up crews in several huge lorries or 
trucks. So when either Nathan or Graham make a hand gesture or give a 
direction the crew hop right to it, set things in place and or if required 
order a fly past of Harrier jet fighters, 12 ducks a quacking or a beauty 
queen on a quiet street. Or whatever minor item is required to fulfill their 
creative vision.;-)

These two very talented photographers not only see the actual moment before 
it happens as they have a great vision of what's required for smashing great 
photographs, much along the lines of HCB. :-)

The difference is, HCB would see something, realize it required a walk in or 
something, then wait for the "item required to walk in by accident." 
Whereas these two chaps merely snap their fingers and the set-up crew supply 
the filler items immediately avoiding wasted time standing around navel 
gazing.;-)

However everyone should appreciate that the finished photo wouldn't be as 
great as it is, if it were not for the visual talent these two gentlemen 
posses. We see the finished photograph and as usual are completely 
enthralled! So my friends do keep up the good work like good chaps! ;-) 
Thank you.

ted