Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Anthony, I think there is much to be said for assuming 'the cloak of...' the tourist, and playing the role sufficiently well to wield the camera about with almost naive bemusement! Though many might choose to conceal their camera, I prefer to wear it on my chest like the typical tourist and be right in amonsgt the crowd. You mention being photographed a lot in paris, ever been snapped by Mnsr Cartier-Bresson?! That would be something to tell the grandchildren about... Jem - -----Original Message----- From: Anthony Atkielski [SMTP:anthony@atkielski.com] There is also a tendency to assume that the more elaborate the equipment, the more sinister the intent of the photographer--this is where a Leica becomes invaluable, since nobody thinks of it as a professional camera that might be used by serious photographers (even though Leicas are hardly used by anyone _but_ serious photographers, many of whom _are_ professional!). -- Anthony