Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That is excellent! Now that you mention it I think I have an Olympus that does that, but I quit using it because I never could remember how to work the many menus and controls. If a camera needs more than ISO-shutter speed-aperture-focus and CLICK it becomes almost as difficult for me as getting flat on the floor.....and then getting back up. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 7:08 PM, Ken Carney <kcarney1 at cox.net> wrote: > In one of the photo workshops I attended, the instructor wanted us to get > down on the floor and "see from a dog's viewpoint". Even after we were > sure he was still on photography, that was an issue for some/most of us, > but now no prob. My Fuji cameras are wi-fi enabled, so my iPhone works as > a viewfinder/cable release. Here is Exhibit A, a cat of course: > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/kcarney/_DSF1344.jpg.html > > Ken > > On 1/16/2016 6:14 PM, Ted Grant wrote: > >> Hi Bob, >> As I typed "on your belly on the floor!" I also in my "imaginative mind? >> :-) >> Saw you attempting to become once again vertical on your feet? :-) >> A wry little smile appeared on my face thinking??? "Now the action of him >> attempting recovery would make a great set of photos!" :-) >> >> I immediately dismissed it because of two things? >> 1/ Getting there without you knowing? >> 2/ Being invisible! :-) >> Have a good weekend with the pups! >> cheers, >> Ted OC :-) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >> Behalf Of >> Robert Baron >> Sent: January-16-16 11:36 AM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: 3 Puppies Looking Out >> >> Hi Uncle Ted, >> >> Thanks for the suggestions. You are of course correct PHOTOGRAPHICALLY >> but >> PHYSICALLY it would probably be at least MONDAY before I was up off the >> floor and able to carry on. ;-) >> >> I did recently buy a Baby Leica (X Type 113) with a rotating viewfinder >> that lets me get the camera down to almost where I would be if I was on >> the >> floor and it also helps to have the puppy stand on the stairs as in >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Bob+Baron/Dogs/W_L1000323Smooch.jpg.html >> >> or >> >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Bob+Baron/Dogs/W_L1000332c1Button.jpg.html >> >> >> but it is even better when the subject is on a table at the vet's office >> for a checkup and shots and I can use my M: >> >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Bob+Baron/Dogs/W_L4001493c1BillAtVet.jpg.ht >> ml >> >> At least I converted the 3 puppies looking out the window to b&w and was >> able to crop out the distractions that would have been much more visually >> prominent if I was down on the floor! ;-) :-) >> >> Thanks again for making this a teachable moment, these lessons and >> reminders are always very much appreciated. >> >> Best regards, >> >> --Bob >> >> p.s. Do you think the shot of puppy being examined on the vet's table >> would look substantially better in b&w? I'm conflicted because I usually >> prefer b&w but the consumers of the dog photos always want to see the >> colors. >> >> >> >> >> ===On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Bob, >>> Kind of a neat photo! :-) >>> Here's a small suggestion, :-) READY? :-) >>> >>> With these little ones? YOU flop down on your belly, OH YEAH DON'T AT >>> THIS >>> MOMENT BE CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING UP? ;-) JUST THINK OF THE "COOL PHOTO >>> POTENTIALS!!" :-) >>> And as they're doing whatever in front of you? You just keep snapping >>> >> away >> >>> and I bet you'll have some neat keeper photos. >>> >>> Last bit? Make sure you have someone there taking photos of you trying to >>> get up! :-) As they'll be the "Icing on the cake best!" :-) >>> There you go lad have a shot at it. :-) After all its Saturday so you'll >>> have a couple of days for recovery! :-) >>> cheers, >>> Dr. ted :-) >>> >> >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >>> Behalf >>> Of >>> Robert Baron >>> Sent: January-16-16 7:06 AM >>> To: Leica Users Group >>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: 3 Puppies Looking Out >>> >>> >>> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Bob+Baron/Dogs/W_L4001515c1_3PupsLookOutBW >> >>> . >>> jpg.html >>> >>> It looks better large, I think. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >