Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Today was that most elusive of things in Seattle, a sunny winter day. There's a skateboard area in a local park, where teenage males gather to perform their manhood-proving rituals. I loved the shadows, so I took a number of shots here. This one was the best. http://users.2alpha.com/~pklein/E1/PC180419SkateRail.jpg E-1, 50/1.8 OM Zuiko, 1/2000, f/8. I also paid a return visit to my friend the Highly Wired Sheltie: http://users.2alpha.com/~pklein/E1/PC180434Boing2.jpg E-1, 50/1.8 OM Zuiko, 1/1000, f/4. My ongoing E1 gallery is at: http://users.2alpha.com/~pklein/E1 How are you R-D1 users feeling about film now that you've shot the R-D1 for a few weeks? I am having a ball with digital, but it's no substitute for film. Apples and oranges. Film is more detailed. Digital is smoother. The look and feel is very different. Just as with RF and SLR, one can play in the other's territory, but each has its strengths. Enjoy! --Peter