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nksyoon said:
Some of them are prickly aren't they? Like some people on this site.
I've got the book in my bag for reading tonight during 'work'.
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Some of them are prickly aren't they? Like some people on this site.
I've got the book in my bag for reading tonight during 'work'.
ghost
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lots of people are prickly when it comes to interviews, especially when they're a waste of time!
darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
I like very much Koudelka's works. My first vision of his photography was when I was beginning in 2003 with a digital compact camera. It was the "Prague, four o'clock" one... very, very stunning, especially when you're living in Prague and you see how the city has changed, even if I moved there only in 2002.
His series on the gypsies are wonderful as well, almost surrealistic sometimes. I've seen him on a few occasions but never dared to disturb him - first we had organized an exposition of his works at the French Institute of Prague (where I work) I should have the flyer somewhere in my office, then I've seen him meet with my boss a few times.
One of my friends has been talking with him however. He described him exactly like he looks on the photo taken by Hinius he had a Leica (or an Olympus, can't remember) hanging on his chest, held with a cord around his neck. My friend wanted to sell his Olympus OM-10 to someone, Koudelka heard some bribes of the conversation and came into it, telling my friend that he had a very nice and enjoyable camera. I guess these are nice memories, who knows maybe I'll meet him again in Prague some day, and then I'll be bothering him a bit... but how I'd love to drink with him and hear his unbelievable stories, like another colleague (in his late 60's, photographer & cine technician) told me about!
His series on the gypsies are wonderful as well, almost surrealistic sometimes. I've seen him on a few occasions but never dared to disturb him - first we had organized an exposition of his works at the French Institute of Prague (where I work) I should have the flyer somewhere in my office, then I've seen him meet with my boss a few times.
One of my friends has been talking with him however. He described him exactly like he looks on the photo taken by Hinius he had a Leica (or an Olympus, can't remember) hanging on his chest, held with a cord around his neck. My friend wanted to sell his Olympus OM-10 to someone, Koudelka heard some bribes of the conversation and came into it, telling my friend that he had a very nice and enjoyable camera. I guess these are nice memories, who knows maybe I'll meet him again in Prague some day, and then I'll be bothering him a bit... but how I'd love to drink with him and hear his unbelievable stories, like another colleague (in his late 60's, photographer & cine technician) told me about!
rool
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Thanks Hin for the story!
peter_n
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Thanks for the great post and pics hinius! Exiles is still also available in Italian (Exils). Stuff by Koudelka comes up on eBay all the time.
Bertram2
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hinius said:
Great story, thanks for telling it so fine !
Bertram
ghost
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does anyone have a swedish edition of gypsies from '92? i'm not sure if it's an actual reprint or what.
PetarDima
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He is my No.1. What camera did he used for Gypsies? Leica?
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Jon Claremont
PetarDima said:
Did he use the f3.5 or the f2.8?
What sort of bag did he have?
When he slept on people's floors what sort of blankets did he have?
f/stopblues
photo loner
Thanks guys, for just now introducing me to his work! I've only been in photography for a handful of years and I'm still finding lots of photographers that are well known to many, but brand new to me. Its so inspiring! I recently found Elliot Erwitt as well (I love his humor). You guys are a great resource 🙂
Bertram2
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Jon Claremont said:
My goodness, you forgot the most important question of all: WHAT STRAPS ??!!
😉 bertram
ghost
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canon 25mm f3.5 ltm, i believe.
PetarDima
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Jon Claremont said:
🙄 OK, Ok I understood the message.If it is foolish question, why don't we buy plastic Smena 8( I don't think it is bad camera) and sell the rest of our photo equipment? In Koudelka's biography at Magnum's site, tha autor wrote about his panoramic shots with Linhof.My shots are usualy bad, no matter which camera & film I use ... but when I like something I want to know more and more about it ... What is bad about that?Why we are rangefinder camera fans?Why we are tolking about photography? For a few years( if I have enuff money)camera will shoot and think instead of me... that will be creative?
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Jon Claremont
Petar, I was not having a pop, buy what youcan afford and still have money for film, there are no 'bad' lenses any more so camera and body are just down to your taste and budget.
For what it's worth I use a fair number of disposable cameras at €2.50 each. Although the custom straps at €50 a time are a killer!
Take photographs, look at photographs and think about photographs not this 'GAS' stuff that many people talk about.
(Do you know a good custom made leather case for a Chinese no name disposable?)
For what it's worth I use a fair number of disposable cameras at €2.50 each. Although the custom straps at €50 a time are a killer!
Take photographs, look at photographs and think about photographs not this 'GAS' stuff that many people talk about.
(Do you know a good custom made leather case for a Chinese no name disposable?)
Bertram2
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PetarDima said:
Can't see the logic which could be ins consequence ?? 😕
bertram
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Great story Hinius, thanks for sharing.
As for Petar, why not permit him to indulge in his curiosity, what harm does it do anyone? If you are not curious, simply refrain from asking or answering. Frankly, I am curious as well.
The Oscar winning screenwriter for "Brokeback Mountain" prides himself on having typed ALL of his work on rare Hermes typewriters. He owns eight of them. Refuses to work with a computer or word processor, or frankly, any other typewriter. Could he have done his Oscar caliber work on a Dell? Of course. At least I hope so. But he ENJOYS his Hermes, and whatever attendant personal joy that brings him to use them. So for him, as the artist and the writer, it does have meaning. And who better to judge than him?
We all get this rant: its the photographer, not the camera. Hardly novel anymore to state it, almost cliche. But sometimes, it is both the photographer and the camera ;-) For lousy photographers, their photos will remain lousy whether they use a Nikon, Canon or Leica. And frankly, I have seen few people on RFF whose photos are of such import as to warrant them being in a position to criticize Petar on his very understandable curiosity.
So just let others indulge in their fun while you indulge in yours ... you will be an instant Buddha 🙂
Cheers
As for Petar, why not permit him to indulge in his curiosity, what harm does it do anyone? If you are not curious, simply refrain from asking or answering. Frankly, I am curious as well.
The Oscar winning screenwriter for "Brokeback Mountain" prides himself on having typed ALL of his work on rare Hermes typewriters. He owns eight of them. Refuses to work with a computer or word processor, or frankly, any other typewriter. Could he have done his Oscar caliber work on a Dell? Of course. At least I hope so. But he ENJOYS his Hermes, and whatever attendant personal joy that brings him to use them. So for him, as the artist and the writer, it does have meaning. And who better to judge than him?
We all get this rant: its the photographer, not the camera. Hardly novel anymore to state it, almost cliche. But sometimes, it is both the photographer and the camera ;-) For lousy photographers, their photos will remain lousy whether they use a Nikon, Canon or Leica. And frankly, I have seen few people on RFF whose photos are of such import as to warrant them being in a position to criticize Petar on his very understandable curiosity.
So just let others indulge in their fun while you indulge in yours ... you will be an instant Buddha 🙂
Cheers
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Jon Claremont
Petar: You, me and Bertram are all EU and coming form a simlar direction. Use what you have and don't hanker after an 'a la carte' Leica and a fancy strap. Whatever you have nowadays is way better than what was available fifty years ago. Go for it, take the photo. Enjoy photography.
PetarDima
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😉 I will... thank you for good whishes - there is only one big problem - my Kiev 4(I love it - silent + soft realise button) and Zorki 4( something new in my hands) are cameras without framelines( as you know) - it causes to me parallax and composing problems and problems... my Big whish is Bessa R( Jupiter 8 form Zorki + Bessa are just fine ) which is 250$ at cameraquest... that is not 3000$ Leica... It a cheapest solution of a problem ... I think so.Your opinion is important to me - I allready have a big gift from RFF members - over 50 rolls of film and two beautifull books from B&H photovideo - as a result of RFF friends donation. I whish you good light!Jon Claremont said:
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PetarDima said:
Parallax is not important except in close ups.
As for for no framelines: put a film in it, take it outside and take a photo of a car which fills the viewfinder as you see it.
Later look at the negative. Is the car a bit shorter than the frame? Or a bit longer than the frame? Or is it Goldilocks?
Whatever the answer you now know your camera and lens.
PetarDima
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Jon Claremont said:
Yes, who knows - knows... I don't know, I must take advice ... but, don't be angry on me, I've tried that test sooo many times - every time results are different... to me.I am unsure, and tierd. Only one little Bessa and no more excuse for me! Thank you for trying to help me ...
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