Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm not trying to start a war, but I must partially disagree with Dr. Ted's generalization about B&W vs. color. Maybe he will even agree with me after reading my explanation. In some parts of the world, to my knowledge Africa, South America, and perhaps Central America, very colorful clothes are the norm for indigenous people. So, in an individual portrait, the photographer must decided whether to emphasize the person, the clothing, or both. For a group photo, I feel there is no question; show the colorful clothing. Herbert Kanner kanner at acm.org 650-326-8204 Question authority and the authorities will question you. On Mar 3, 2013, at 7:18 AM, Tina Manley wrote: > PESO: > > Some thought they would prefer General Tire in B&W so I converted in > Exposure 3: > > http://www.pbase.com/image/149027478 > > Here was the original in color: > > http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley/image/148999591 > > I think I'm going to experiment a little more. > > C&C? > > Thanks, > > Tina > > -- > Tina Manley, ASMP > www.tinamanley.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information