Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No, I'm not kidding. And it was great! The National Marionette Theatre of the Czech Republic regularly performs Mozart's "Don Giovanni," conducted by a puppet of Mozart himself. I had not planned on photographing it, and there was a pictorial sign that could have been interpreted as either "no cameras with flash," or "no cameras, period." I noticed several people taking photos with their cellphones, despite another sign that seemed to say "no cellphones." But the ushers didn't stop them. So I figured, if they can, I can. So I discretely took pictures during the second act. All I had was my 40mm equivalent lens, so I had to crop drastically, and someone's head obstructed a bit of my view on the right. I pressed the shutter button anyway. Here's a few of the best shots. The wronged ladies. Donna Elvira, Don Ottavio, Donna Anna, and Zerlina, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at N04/35526029464/in/dateposted-public/> Donna Elvira implores Don Giovanni to mend his lecherous ways. ...Leporello has clearly heard it all before. <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at N04/36224992101/in/dateposted-public/> The Commendatore drags Don Giovanni to Hell <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at N04/35526029494/in/dateposted-public/> "I will find a better master," sings Leporello (on riser) with the rest of the cast. <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at N04/35526029384/in/dateposted-public/> Mozart wants to finish the Epilogue, but the custodian wants to wrap things up. <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24844563 at N04/36317266296/in/dateposted-public/> Enjoy! --Peter