[Leica] IMG: From a Non-Leica RF

[ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter)]

neat stuff

glad you are enjoying your new toy

ric


On Jan 24, 2012, at 7:47 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> I just finished my first roll of consumer film in my recently-acquired 
> Bessa R2a, with the Canon 50/1.4 lens.  As far as I can tell, the camera 
> did fine, and I'm still on a learning curve.  I do think I may try 
> negative exposure compensation on the next roll.
> 
> The first image is the tail rotor of a transient Eurocopter.  To me, it 
> shows that industrial design can be artistic as well as functional and 
> safe.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Safe_+Functional+Art+15.jpg.html
> 
> An almost new Beech Baron stopped in for fuel.  The pilots chose 
> self-service, so the attendant explored the new airplane.  She said it had 
> the new car smell of a luxury car.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Attendant+03.jpg.html
> 
> As I approached the Baron, I noticed that my image was clear, if somewhat 
> compressed, in the polished prop spinner.  I took the opportunity to make 
> a self-portrait.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Self-Portrait+02.jpg.html
> 
> The film was Kodak Ultramax 400, processed at the local Walgreen's.
> 
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
> 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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