Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/11/29

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Subject: [Leica] Gun Photos
From: jls at runbox.com (Jeffery Smith)
Date: Sat Nov 29 15:53:03 2008
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Although some might find the subject matter offensive, the photograpy 
(technically speaking) in some of the gun magazines is extremely good. 
The photographer's name is Japanese (but that was 15 years ago...don't 
know if he is still doing it).

rob mcclure wrote:
> I've enjoyed this exchange concerning my gun photos.  I guess it must 
> be art in some fashion if it provokes thought and discussion. <G
>
> Here's a few thoughts concerning the comments:
> * Most everyone in Rural Ohio has a gun.  If they didn't before 
> November 11 they do now. Gun stores have done a huge business and are 
> picked over.  Ammo, particularly personal protection rounds, is in 
> short supply.  Waiting lists for Concealed Carry Classes are backed up 
> months.  You can't get on a range without a wait.  Perception, right 
> or wrong, is that new administration will tighten gun laws, ammo sales 
> and be soft on criminals and illegal immigration.
> *I keep most of my guns locked up securely in a gun vault.  As to the 
> others, well, "Make my Day"<G(I'm kidding, I'm kidding)
> *I don't have any 9mm high capacity weapons for the boys in the hood.
> *We have no boys in the hood around here.  If we did they would be 
> driven to the county line by the Police Chief (and that is a true story).
> *My real security system is our Killer Bichon Frise Dog.  When she is 
> hungry or annoyed, watch out.<G
>
> Seriously (and the above comments were a weak attempt at humor), I 
> would appreciate some input and suggestions on the actual photos, 
> particularly the lighting.  I've played with the light box for my 
> other avocations, watches and cameras, but the shiny metal on gun 
> barrels gives me fits. So does finding the correct point of focus 
> given my 55 year old eyesight, or lack thereof.
>
> Rob
>
> On Nov 29, 2008, at 4:28 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote:
>
>> No argument there.
>>
>> Lottermoser George wrote:
>>> and there's the never ending
>>> circle of violence
>>> in a nutshell
>>> ;~(
>>>
>>> Fond regards,
>>> George
>>>
>>> george@imagist.com
>>> http://www.imagist.com
>>> http://www.imagist.com/blog
>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 29, 2008, at 2:44 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote:
>>>
>>>> until the bad guys don't have them, the good guys should.
>>>
>>>
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