fotografz Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 A few threads have discussed the question of "to flash, or not to flash"...of which I avocated the use of fill flash. However, IMO, fill flash can become a lazy habit that precludes looking at the possibilities with the existing light, even in difficult lighting situations. Case in point is this image where the back lighting was the key source, and fill flash would've helped with the foreground figure, but would've also ruined the mood. Shot in a Paris Museum, I had positioned myself to take a picture of my wife resting, when this man came up the stairs and made more of the picture than I had planned. It ended up looking like an ad for the Chanel #5 "share the fantasy" campaign. IMO, flash would've made it technically balanced, but would've distroyed the emotional atmosphere. Our discussions here do help remind me not to use fill flash as a crutch, but instead as a last resort.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkie Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Hi Marc, was this dhot with a V1 or V2 pre-asph 35 'lux? and at 1.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned_learned Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I agree. The lighting greatly enhances the mood of the picture. Since both individuals cannot be recognized, I would have titled the frame"Rendezvous". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david k. Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Nice shot Marc, has lots of mood, - an excellent example of why we shoot B&W. Bye the way, whats a flash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted August 5, 2002 Author Share Posted August 5, 2002 Sparkie, I'm sure it was stopped down some for DOF. I don't know what version, I never paid much attention to such things back when this was shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry_ting2 Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Classic example of someone who knows exactly what he wants and got it -- through seeing and intuition without a lot of unnecessary technical aids. Love it !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_p Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Very nice pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd frederick Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Beautiful as usual. The tones are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Marc: Awesome shot! (Don't ya just love Tri-X!) ;>), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I love it! 3 thumbs up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 And since I've been recently "slammed" for not uploading anything, here is an A-L shot of my own... Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 It didn't load, so <a href="http://www.leica-gallery.net/jbf/image-27913.html">click here</a> instead... <P> Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted August 5, 2002 Author Share Posted August 5, 2002 Nice light Jack. Ahhh, Tri-X and filtered sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricks Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Very nice indeed. Top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 You photograph your wife having assignations with mystery men in museums?!! Very European , very Leica. You ARE a dedicated photographer. Most 'evidential' shots like this are'nt anywhere near as well composed or nicely lit. Great shot nicely composed. Ditch the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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