[Leica] smell the flowers

[kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)]

On Apr 11, 2007, at 7:53 AM, David Rodgers wrote:

> Hoppy,
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> While you're right that the colors steal attention from the eyes, the
> eyes still make the photograph.


the eyes have it...

though the eyes in context make it a particularly interesting image...


<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/PAW2007/flute.jpg.html>

my 2 cents anyway...


Steve





> I've seen many images where the entire
> emphasis in on the surroundings -- costume, attire, etc. -- while eyes
> are neglected. Either the eyes are out of focus, or they're poorly  
> lit.
> If you're going to have a person in a picture -- unless they're  
> distant
> -- you'd better pay attention to eyes. And too often we don't (and I'm
> pointing a finger at myself). Eyes may not be everything, but if you
> mess up eyes other things won't matter. There may be exceptions, but
> that's a general rule that sometimes gets overlooked. Eyes are  
> powerful
> in a photo.
>
> Again, I'm stating the obvious as a reminder to myself. It can be a
> challenge with a Noctilux.
>
> DaveR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: G Hopkinson [mailto:hoppyman@bigpond.net.au]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:04 PM
> To: 'Leica Users Group'
> Subject: RE: [Leica] smell the flowers
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> Fairy nice, Steve. If I might mention one impression. The color and
> detail of the headdress sort of steal my attention from the
> young lady's eyes. Even though her face is warmly lit in the  
> shadow. It
> becomes a very high quality picture of the costume, if that
> makes sense. Personal opinion, I know. The ribbons shot has similar
> impact but in that one the person is just part of the
> composition. What do you think?
>
> Cheers
> Hoppy
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Of
> Steve Barbour
> Sent: Wednesday, 11 April 2007 01:21
> To: LUG Group
> Subject: [Leica] smell the flowers
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