tstermitz
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I truly admire black and white, but I'm not sure that is really my calling. Maybe it is because, when I get a good color photo, I feel surprised, even stunned; I'm just astonished at the boldness, vibrancy and drama.
I have a serious question for the Artists and Velvia or Leica experts about this photo.
This was taken with my M6 on Velvia 100, and a 90 Elmarit-M (f/2.8) lens. The colors, saturation and contrast just kick my ass, but I don't understand why. Was it the film, the light, or the lens? If my memory serves, reality was somewhat less saturated. Fine, velvia and LSD are the anti-pastel drugs. The contrast seems high, and this was taken mid-morning. I think this was a moment of sunshine in a day of sun and minor clouds. My primary issue is understanding why this picture came out so vibrant. Was it the lens or the Velvia? Did I luck out an nail the exposure? Could I have gotten this shot with a DSLR or a Leica M9? After scanning, I only did minor trimming of the black and white ends in photoshop.
Tom Stermitz
http://PhotoKinesis.INFO
I have a serious question for the Artists and Velvia or Leica experts about this photo.
This was taken with my M6 on Velvia 100, and a 90 Elmarit-M (f/2.8) lens. The colors, saturation and contrast just kick my ass, but I don't understand why. Was it the film, the light, or the lens? If my memory serves, reality was somewhat less saturated. Fine, velvia and LSD are the anti-pastel drugs. The contrast seems high, and this was taken mid-morning. I think this was a moment of sunshine in a day of sun and minor clouds. My primary issue is understanding why this picture came out so vibrant. Was it the lens or the Velvia? Did I luck out an nail the exposure? Could I have gotten this shot with a DSLR or a Leica M9? After scanning, I only did minor trimming of the black and white ends in photoshop.

Tom Stermitz
http://PhotoKinesis.INFO
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