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Old July 13th 07, 03:26 AM posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Ken Nadvornick
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"Annika1980" wrote:

Note to Ken, Hickey, and Rocha: I tried that pic in B&W and it looks
like crap.


Probably so. Know why? 'Cause you originally saw it in color, then the
technology gave you a second chance later. If your only choice had been b&w
from the get-go, you would have ended up with a stronger b&w effort.*
Likewise for compositions. If one has only a few frames to work with, one
naturally becomes far more selective with the shutter release.

Constraints outside of one's control do tend to force more mental
discipline. After all, you know what they say... "Nothing focuses the mind
like a noose."

Ken

* Can't wiggle out of that one, my friend. Why not? 'Cause I've seen your
b&w negatives through my very own enlarger, so I know what you can do when
so constrained...


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Old July 13th 07, 03:39 AM posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
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On Jul 12, 10:03 pm, Alan Browne
wrote:
wrote:

Thanks Alan, yes it's me who is ill. Time will help me.


Time wounds all heels. Sorry, time heal all wounds.

Or you die. Get right with Jesus or Buddah or Bob the garbageman.

It's an awesome shot.


Aw shucks, blush... but I really do mean it is too popped out as
prsented for the theme of the SI ... or your monitor/eyesight is dim.

What I meant about seeing this shot in black
and white was actually on a neg. and then a print. The beauty of a
Hasselblad is the interchangeable magazines. Along with colour I
would have also shot it in a fine grain black and white film.


Do you know how much a fricking Hasselblad film back costs? I can
change film (at the end of a roll of course) in about 2 minutes without
rushing. I ain't never going to Arches to shoot B&W. Not gonna happen.

Hasselblad backs? Even used they want fortunes. And that's without the
digital. I've shot about 12 - 15 rolls of film on the 'blad per year
over the past two years. 2 of those were B&W and I haven't developed
one of them... Justifying another back is way back behind another lens
for the beast. (I have three and I just need *one* more, promise).

OTOH, I did order a lens for the Minolta/K-M/Sony bodies that I can't
wait to shoot ... film with.

Cheers,
Alan.

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"your monitor/eyesight is dim"

Unfortunately it's true....my monitor is old and I need a new one
badly. But I disagree with your SI entry as being too popped out.
That's what people look for in a postcard. I love the detail. And
this is why I thought of black and white. A lot of people love the
tones, lines and shapes. I can see that pic hanging on a wall in a
prestigous office building. Reminds me of Ansel Adams work.

You don't have to explain to me about the price of Hasselblad
magazines. Outrageous! I'm sure you've seen the price of the digital
Hasselblads! There should be a warning before you check out the price
that people with bad hearts should view with extreme caution.

I hope to participate in the next Mandate.
Helen

 




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