Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jun 21, 2007, at 7:30 AM, Lottermoser George wrote: > Thank you for taking the time to look and comment specifically Hugh. > As to the "strikes a negative note" - I find it interesting > comment. I just love the hands and the age. This particular person > could not be candidly photographed without a cigarette in her hand. > She chain smokes. So, while in this decade of history, the > cigarette carries a huge amount of subjective negative weight. I > also love the fact that in her prime the same cigarette would have > been perceived as positively elegant. sadly, I think you have found the answer George.... she appeared very elegant in her prime, sporting a cigarette... regretably, now she appears that she might have chronic emphysema... and most likely, thanks to you know what... Steve > > Surprisingly the flag photographs were seen and photographed at a > cemetery 3 weeks after Memorial day. > > Regards, > George Lottermoser > george@imagist.com > > > > On Jun 20, 2007, at 7:57 PM, Hugh Thompson wrote: > >> George - love to see your stuff every time. As for the PAW shot, >> I am of two minds, not because it is not a lovely shot with >> beautiful tones, but I see so few smokers these days, it now >> strikes a negative note. >> >> Your other photos are so varied it is difficult to pick out a >> favorite, but I found the Memorial Day shots moving - I also >> enjoyed the sandbox person, very cute as usual. > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information