Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As I wrote it reminded me of some pictures I saw taken recently in Bolton. They were in one of the mags, but I can't find which, taken by someone with a Leica some time back I think. Although it couldn't have been taken that long ago (the reg plate limits it!) it has a very period feel. Good shot! Peter Douglas Sharp wrote: > Thanks Peter, > I haven't really - I just take pictures of whatever gets in front of the > lens (in this case a CZ 85/1.4). > To be honest , I like it a lot too, particularly his pensive expression > - if the Whitby police ever want an advertising shot for "Your friendly > neighbourhood PC" I think this one might be the ticket :-) > Cheers > Douglas > > Peter Dzwig wrote: >> Douglas, >> >> Your bobby is a real gem! Didn't know that you had moved into street >> photography. >> >> Peter >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> Subject: [Leica] Holiday snaps 2 - People on the streets of Whitby >>> >>> Back again with the first of a series of people seen on the streets >>> of Whitby. >>> They were shot in colour, but I think they work better in BW. >>> >>> Keeping the place safe, a contemplative Bobby >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Whitby/20070806-_MG_6439-1.jpg.html >>> >>> A wonderful view ? >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Whitby/20070811-20070811-_MG_6681-1-3.jpg.html >>> >>> >>> >>> Whitby is the focal point for all British Goths (Gothics, Grufties >>> and the like), Dracula was written here >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Whitby/20070811-_MG_6547-2.jpg.html >>> >>> Pirates are everywhere, collecting for the RNLI (Lifeboat service) >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Whitby/20070812-_MG_6876-4.jpg.html >>> >>> The Dracula Experience - opposite Tate Hill Sands, where Draculas >>> ship strands in a storm at the beginning of the book (Is this the >>> Bride of Dracula?) >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Whitby/20070812-_MG_6879-5.jpg.html >>> >>> As the saying goes "Inside every fat person there is a thin person >>> screaming "Gimme more chips!" " >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Whitby/20070815-_MG_7058-6.jpg.html >>> >>> Hope you enjoy taking a look >>> Cheers >>> Douglas >>> Technical stuff: Canon 20D with Rollei mount Carl Zeiss 1.4/85mm (a >>> couple may be shot with a Tokina 12-24) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >