[Leica] IMG: From a Non-Leica RF

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

I just finished my first roll of consumer film in my recently-acquired Bessa 
R2a, with the Canon 50/1.4 lens.  As far as I can tell, the camera did fine, 
and I'm still on a learning curve.  I do think I may try negative exposure 
compensation on the next roll.

The first image is the tail rotor of a transient Eurocopter.  To me, it 
shows that industrial design can be artistic as well as functional and safe.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Safe_+Functional+Art+15.jpg.html

An almost new Beech Baron stopped in for fuel.  The pilots chose 
self-service, so the attendant explored the new airplane.  She said it had 
the new car smell of a luxury car.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Attendant+03.jpg.html

As I approached the Baron, I noticed that my image was clear, if somewhat 
compressed, in the polished prop spinner.  I took the opportunity to make a 
self-portrait.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Self-Portrait+02.jpg.html

The film was Kodak Ultramax 400, processed at the local Walgreen's.

Comments and critiques welcomed.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA