Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/11/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Bob, It seems almost standard practice with 4x5. Let the model wait until it doesn't focus on the camera any more and then make the picture. I think I will start to do this myself. seems an interesting approach. Cheers, Michiel Fokkema Bob W wrote: > That's beautifully done - a lovely style, and a beautiful model too. > > I note the comment from someone on your blog "poor anne-jitske must have > been standing for a good 5 minutes while you played with the > focus/swings/tilts etc. ". I'm reading a book at the moment which describes > Avedon's technique for some of his famous portraits. It seems he would have > the subject brought into the studio, and would not speak to him. Instead he > would spend up to an hour in silence, just watching the subject, and > clicking the cable release from time to time. His assistant would hurry to > change the plate, and it would begin again. If it's good enough for > Avedon... > > >> Hi, >> >> Week 17 is here: >> http://michielfokkema.wordpress.com/picture-a-week-2008/week-17/ >> >> C&C is welcome and appreciated, >> >> Cheers, >> >> Michiel Fokkema >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.9/1807 - Release Date: 11/23/2008 > 10:59 AM >