Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/09/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Herb, Lighting and background were problematic. I recently purchased a black, foam-filled posterboard, which solved the background problem. I then turned on the room lights and table lamps and moved the board around until I found a spot that looked ok. Of two hand-held shots, this was the best. Thanks for the kind words. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herbert Kanner" <kanner at acm.org> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 7:59 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Rainy Day Image > As a contribution to my educations: what were the problems photographing > it in the past? This one is perfect. > > Herb > > >>Damn the l ;~( >> >>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Bulova+Travel+Alarm.jpg.html >>Jim Nichols >>Tullahoma, TN USA >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at >>lighttube.net> >>To: "LUG at Leica-Users.org" <lug at leica-users.org> >>Cc: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus at thomasclausen.net> >>Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 11:58 AM >>Subject: [Leica] IMG: Rainy Day Image >> >> >>>Went outdoors and found a light drizzle coming down. Bald head >>>sensed it immediately. Went back inside, frustrated. >>> >>>This Bulova mechanical travel alarm clock belonged to my late >>>father-in-law. I have tried to photograph it previously, but with >>>poor results. Tried again, and this looks very close to real life. >>> >>>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Bulova+Travel+Alarm.jpg.htm >>> >>>E-1 with Leica Elmarit-R 60mm Macro >>> >>>Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> >>>Jim Nichols >>>Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Leica Users Group. >>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- > Herbert Kanner > kanner at acm.org > 650-326-8204 > > Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, > for they are subtle and will pee > on your computer! > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >