Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Damn, you gave away the secret, Ted! Seriously, thanks for the kind words (blushing). The picture that Eric liked came about like this: I was taking a walk in the area, and decided that this particular viewpoint was nice. I also noticed the old lady taking a walk and moving in the direction I wanted her to go to. Since I could walk much faster than her, it was just a matter of getting into position and waiting. Nathan Ted Grant wrote: > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com