Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] PAW 24 (Nathan)
From: "Ken Iisaka" <ken@iisaka.org>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:09:00 -0700
References: <B7562190.1DF1B%gilplant@earthlink.net> <00a401c0f995$d8af8a00$56234d18@gv.shawcable.net>
 
> Hi Gilbert,
>
> Only to some degree by turning it into B&W, as the red would still be a
> "light gray or near white" still catching the eye of the viewer, but not
as
> readily as it does in colour. Also in B&W one could burn it down and
lessen
> the effect.
>
> Although I much prefer the picture in colour.
> ted

As soon as Ted pointed out, the red traffic light (?) grabs so much
attention.

How about this: http://www.iisaka.org/24.jpg

I also think this works better in colour.  The dreamy feel from the flare in
the lens adds some softness.
Replies: Reply from Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch> (Re: [Leica] PAW 24 (Nathan))
 In reply to: Message from Gilbert Plantinga <gilplant@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] PAW 24 (Nathan))
Message from "Ted Grant" <tedgrant@home.com> (Re: [Leica] PAW 24 (Nathan))