Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Geoff, Thanks for the kind word! I did decide one thing on my approach to such occasions. I got more in-focus images tonight with a manual-focus lens than I did at a similar gathering at Thanksgiving using my AF lens on the same camera. In a busy environment, the AF sometimes grabs the wrong subject. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Hopkinson" <hopsternew at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 1:19 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Christmas Photo > Priceless! > > 2009/12/26 Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > >> At a family Christmas gathering tonight, we met our youngest >> great-granddaughter for the first time. I find that these gatherings are >> great for visiting and a great meal, but photo ops are difficult, given >> all >> of the kids and activities. I managed a few shots that are acceptable, >> and >> this one that I particularly like. >> >> This shows our great-granddaughter, Katie Grace, with her Mom. Since I >> find >> few oportunities to work with great models, I did my best to get at least >> one good shot. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Katie+Grace+_amp_+Kristin.jpg.html >> >> Oly E-1 with Pentax Takumar 50/1.4, room lighting, ISO 400, RAW, >> processed >> in PSE 6.0 >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > -- > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >