Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What shallower depth of field, Philippe? It's greater depth of field, because if you're shooting with a camera with, let's say, a 1.6 magnification factor, and using a 21 as a "35," you're getting a 35 mm perspective, but the depth of field of a 21, so it's proportionally increased depth of field. On 9/29/05 4:53 PM, "Philippe Orlent" <philippe.orlent@pandora.be> wrote: > True. A bit wider, cropped to the right to get the black barge out (or > blurred), and it would have been perfect. The discussion about whether or > not B&W would be more suited is just a personal one. > But I have a question, though: > > Nathan, I suspect you used digital. Don't know if it was zoomed or with a > fixed focal lenght lens. But I imagine you shot it fairly open. Do you find > the shallower DOF of non-full sensor digital sometimes (as in this shot) > restricting when not combined with the full possibilities of PS? In such a > situation, I would not hesitiate to take the barge out or blur it, that's > why. > > Philippe > > >> From: Luis Ripoll <luisripoll@telefonica.net> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 22:08:46 +0200 >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Subject: RE: [Leica] Nathan's PAW 37: Sailing around Friesland with a >> fellowLUGger >> >> Nathan, >> >> I like this one very much, I find it amazing >> >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt8.jpg >> >> Saludos cordiales, >> Luis >> -----Mensaje original----- >> De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de >> Nathan Wajsman >> Enviado el: jueves, 29 de septiembre de 2005 16:24 >> Para: LEG; Leica Users Group >> Asunto: [Leica] Nathan's PAW 37: Sailing around Friesland with a >> fellowLUGger >> >> Earlier this year, after I had posted some photographs from Friesland, >> LUGger Michiel Fokkema kindly invited me to experience his native region >> from the water. After some schedule juggling we finally were able to >> make it this month. So on a Sunday morning we met in the harbour of the >> town of Heeg, climbed on board a beautiful wooden sailboat and set out. >> Michiel was doing all the work, so I was free to look and take pictures. >> >> Here is Michiel: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37.jpg >> ...and the boat: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt1.jpg >> Michiel explained to me that this kind of traditional boat is becoming >> quite rare since they are expensive to buy and maintain. They are built >> especially for the shallow waters of the inland seas. The one we were >> using dates from the 1920s. It has many beautiful details, like this: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt2.jpg >> >> The weather was decidedly iffy... >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt3.jpg >> but we set out anyway: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt4.jpg >> >> It was obvious that Michiel is a very experienced sailor--a good thing, >> since sailing such a boat involves a lot of work: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt5.jpg >> For example, lowering the mast is a rather delicate operation which >> requires some dexterity and balance: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt6.jpg >> But it is handy to lower the mast when you want to pass under a bridge >> like this, instead of waiting for it to be raised: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt7.jpg >> (this is my son, who came along for the trip) >> >> Despite the rather ugly weather, many people were out and about, >> although Michiel told me that on a nice summer day the waters in >> Friesland are much more crowded. Here is one family enjoying the day: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt8.jpg >> >> And finally, in a shop/boat gas station where Michiel filled up I saw >> this safety equipment on display: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt9.jpg >> >> The complete PAW index is at: >> http://www.nathanfoto.com/indexpaw2005.html >> and comments/critique are always welcome and appreciated. >> >> Nathan >> -- >> Nathan Wajsman >> Almere, The Netherlands >> >> General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com >> Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com >> Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman >> http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 >> Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information