[Leica] When 12mp is just not enough

[imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George)]

Then again if s/he does "know what a true photo moment is"
s/he'll capture it on something akin to an 8x10 negative worth of  
information.
For anyone who's worked with that much visual data - well - we'll drool.

The first time I took a loupe to an 8x10 negative and saw insects on  
leaves of foliage 20 feet away from the camera I fell in love with  
"large" format. And "large" digital sensors will give you that kind  
of detail.

I honor:
        the decisive moment
        the impeccable composition
        the gorgeous light
        the fine detail
        the rich tonality
        the correct subject
        the true color
in no particular order or hierarchy
if I can achieve 3 or 4 out of 7 I feel okay about image (and take  
note of those I missed).

Ted, I have the utmost respect for your rich body of work and your  
clear KISS approach to getting the subject, the moment and the light  
first and foremost.

Yet, I equally appreciate and respect those who achieve other various  
combinations of the 7 basic elements of our craft.

Fond regards,
George

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On Jul 10, 2008, at 10:28 AM, Ted Grant wrote:

> "what a true photo moment is?" All the mega pixels in the world  
> aren't going
> save his ass and produce the perfect picture moment.