Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Further: the fuzzy Stanford Theater pic is probably because it is out of focus :-) As for rationale: It's not meant as an archive record project, but a personal "fine art" project, whatever THAT means :-) My Brother in Law might have nailed it why I am testing the soft focus effect. He commented "I have to go with fuzzy. Razor-sharp detail actually detracts from a mood piece, if you need to use your imagination to fill in details, that image is yours and yours alone." I guess I am going after the "Romantic" feel, again, whatever THAT means LoL. I will play with it some more... On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com> wrote: > > Thanks everyone for the comments, I will play around and see. The only > thing I have decided so far is to shoot colo r negs vs. B&W. Everything > else in in flux. Christmas may be the only time the street is empty, or at > night. We will see. > > On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 11:24 AM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: >> >> Hi Richard, >> I'd shoot these at a time during the day or evening without traffic! >> Certainly without modern day vehicles! They "kill the ancient/old effect" >> I >> believe you are trying for? >> >> "SHARP or FUZZY?" Let the street/ building scene dictate this! And not the >> computer screens of several nice folks with a 100 different opinions! Me >> being one of them. ;-) >> >> Or now you've had a go at it with both type of lenses and because this is >> your project? "IT'S YOUR CALL! YOUR GUT FEELING!" >> >> Because if you rely on the mixed opinions of the CREW?????????????????? >> You'll go crazy! But that's life when you ask an honest question from a >> collection of very talented photographers! And we all mean well in our >> suggestions. >> >> Better me old son, you take whatever lens cranks your clock with the >> greatest "I love it effects for you?" And you run with it until your >> project >> is finished. Then at the end, you lay the images out for all to see! And >> they'll be received with the whoops and yells of a great number of very >> satisfied bunch of buddies! And in the "EVENT YOU DON'T GET THAT KIND OF >> SUPER POSITIVE REACTION?" >> >> You quietly? Tell them to "GET STUFFED!" :-) Smile and print a book or >> create a fantastic gallery presentation! WHY? Quite simply because it's >> "your project" If you love it? That's really who counts only!" :-) >> >> "Off with you now and produce a smashing great photo project!" :-) >> >> cheers, >> Dr. ted :-) >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >> Behalf Of >> Richard Man >> Sent: December-16-14 2:14 AM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: [Leica] Opinions Wanted: Sharp or Fuzzy? >> >> I am starting to do a series on "Old Buildings that have not been Torn >> Down >> Yet" (*may be slightly tongue in cheek*) Anyway, I am considering whether >> to use one of those old style fuzzy-lens to get certain effect and >> feelings >> across. Attached are 2 pics from the fuzzy-lens and 2 from normal 4x5 >> lens. >> The Stanford Theater shows up on both set so can serve as nice comparison. >> >> What are you opinions? Which "style" speak to you more? I know the >> "correct >> answer" is which one *I* prefer, but like to hear others' opinions. >> Thanks. >> >> SHARP! >> >> http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141205-Scanned-645.jpg >> >> http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141215-Scanned-654.jpg >> >> FUZZY >> >> http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141215-Scanned-652.jpg >> >> http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20141215-Scanned-653.jpg >> >> -- >> // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> >> // http://facebook.com/richardmanphoto >> // https://www.facebook.com/Transformations.CosplayPortraits >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > -- > // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> > // http://facebook.com/richardmanphoto > // https://www.facebook.com/Transformations.CosplayPortraits > > -- // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> // http://facebook.com/richardmanphoto // https://www.facebook.com/Transformations.CosplayPortraits