Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Didier wrote: > Many shots were quite stopped down, I guess? My taste is to have the > important parts sharp, and the rest as blurred as possible. Thats why I > think pictures like "Gator" or "Bench nappers" could be nicer shot wide > open, with a more blurred background. > I certainly experiment with that. It's not something I'm used to doing, between "f/8 and be there" upbringing and setting DOF to increase reaction time to quick action. Also, several of those are done with 21mm so... Thanks, I need to try thinking different John W. Heintz wrote > 'Flowery Throne' is a delight, Ric. And oh those pansies! they started > blooming every February when I lived in Chapel Hill; now it's barren > till June! When were you in Chapel Hill. Spring approaches and makes all those with Franklin Street in their veins want to migrate. I was there from 67-79. By the way, I think the guy on the flower bed qualifies as a professional model -- he hit me up for spare change after the shot thanks for looking ric