Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Strong statements to wake up to, Ted, especially with no coffee in my system yet! ;) But I'll take my lumps, especially since they came with a healthy dose of advice, which I appreciate. Yup, I should have moved/leaned right to get his other eye in cleanly...I see that now. As far as the highlights go, I think that was a lost cause in the lighting at the time, at least it seemed so to me...The only light came from a surgical microscope which was a bit like a uni-directional sun in the room. Bright bright bright. Perhaps that should have killed it there...but I least I provided a learning example! Nothing ventured, nothing gained. As for the reminder on looking at your books as inspiration...yes, it is already on the list, but I need to just shift my derriere and do it. Thanks for taking the time to advise me. Best, Aaron Ted wrote: >Aaron Sandler showed: >>>Even with the dynamic range of trusty old film run through my Leica, I had >>no choice but to let the highlights go in order to catch the expression >>of concentration that is my PAW this week: >>http://www.duke.edu/~ajs2/PAW/2005_50/index.html<<<< > >Aaron, >Sorry mate, this is one of those shots that your eye sees it better than on >the screen or a sheet of photo paper! Certainly without a considerable >amount of darkroom burning and dodging. Unfortunately the blown highlights >just don't wash, period! There are no excuses, like show no mercy, take no >prisoners, the blown highlights kill this completely. Yeah I know, but life >is cruel! And no cropping wont help one iota! You are at a bad angle, >period! > >Also, no matter how good you believe the concentration looks, it's only a >"one eyed concentration!!" > >Another no no.... To make this shot really work you need to see both eyes >cleanly! As soon as you saw the concentration you should have squeezed to >your right clearly showing both eyes and not the Doc's right eye cut in half >by a piece of gear. > >May I suggest going to the library or a book store and look for my books, >"Doctor's Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler." and "Women in Medicine. A >Celebration of their Work." Or if you can find it used, the beautiful B&W >big >coffee table size first edition, "This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir >William Osler." > >Three of the best books, on this point "I'm not the least bit humble" Best >books for photographers to learn how to shoot in the medical scene. Period. >All done with Leica's and available light wherever the pictures were taken. > >You'll find examples of almost identical situations as yours, but with clean >and dramatic eyes. Actually you'll find all kinds of dramatic photographs >that will help you get it right on the mark the next time you come across a >fine medical opportunity as you had here. And many other real life moments. > >And making excuses like.. >>I had no choice but to let the highlights go in >order to catch the expression of concentration that is my PAW this week: >>http://www.duke.edu/~ajs2/PAW/2005_50/index.html<<<< > >Yep there was a choice, if it doesn't cut it cleanly, don't post it. Or if >you like.... "If in doubt.... OUT!!" Particularly when we as viewers are >accustomed to fine photography from you in the past. > >Look for the books! Quite frankly if you want to learn how to see light, >eyes and action on the real firing line of life you wont get any better than >in these books! > >Nothing personal son, all in a good cause to help make you a better >photographer. >ted > >Ted Grant Photography Limited >1817 Feltham Road >Victoria BC V8N 2A4 >250-477-2156 > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information