Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Quoting Howard Ritter <hlritter@bex.net>: > Alan-- > > What a fabulous subject for a B&W picture! > > I like 13 much better--the framing of the tree is better, in that the > tree in 40A is offset and loses a lot of the right-hand branch. In > addition, the play of light and shadow on the trunk, as well as the > positiions of the three parts of the tree after the trunk splits, are > much more pleasing in 13. 40A doesn't gain enough--perhaps nothing at > all--from the fact that the branches are clearly delineated against > the sky. This picture I think is all about the trunk. 13's a keeper > that wants a carefully made big print! ........................................................................................................................................... You're right. I cut off the right branch because it wasn't as curvy as the rest of the tree, but it is more obtrusive in #40 anyway. What's funny is that I used up a 20 exp roll in the M3 and a short, 10 exp roll in the Nikon (different compositions, f/stops - and duplicate exposures because of a gusty wind) but #13 is the first frame I shot. I could've gone home right away! ;~) Thanks for liking the picture. Alan Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer University Information Technology Services University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office Phone: 414 229-6525 | E-mail: amr3@uwm.edu Department Phone: 414 229-4282 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/