[Leica] Getting used to the M6, an image.

[aaron.sandler at duke.edu (Aaron Sandler)]

Hi Gerald,

Welcome!  We're all photo students here, one way or another, so you're in 
good company.  I've never taken a photo I thought was "perfect", but that's 
ok as long as you remember that it's as much about the journey as the 
destination.

I like the shot you posted...the light, the angles, the repetitions 
(including of the empty desks, broken as it is by the occupied one), and 
even the dead spaces which I find effective.  A fine early attempt.  Ted 
hit the nail on the head when he suggested ways to follow this shot by 
really working the scene...might lead to a better pic, might lead to worse 
ones, but you'll definitely learn something by trying different heights, 
angles, distances, etc.  And that WILL lead to better pix in the long run.

I don't always do what Ted suggests...but I often wish I had!  :)

Best,
Aaron

At 03:30 AM 9/5/2005, you wrote:
>An image for critique.  One of my first while getting used to shooting 
>with the M6.
>
>http://www.pbase.com/shadowell/image/48736048
>
>LEica M6, ZI 35/2 Biogon, Efke KB100 souped in Rodinal 1:50
>
>Any comments welcome.
>
>Remember also that I'm a photo student, so critical comments are also 
>welcome on or off list.  'Tis the only way to learn...
>
>Gerald Homeyer