We got back from Italy!

Bravo Raid...looks like a Grand Time was had by All
lovely portrayal of a Holiday and Life in Motion
 
Thank you, Helen. I enjoy traveling and to experience other cultures. Photography is icing on the cake.
 
Here are some photos that Robert or his wife (Simo) took of us.

At Bagno Vignoni (hot water springs since th times of the Roman Empire):

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Me and Robert eating Gelato in Bagno Vignoni or in Pisa:

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In Lucca: I am taking a photo of my wife:

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Dana and Lina having fun in Lucca:

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My daughters and I in Pisa:

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A rare Amin Family photo in Pisa:


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At Nico's home! A Lucca RFF Meeting, so to speak.



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These are my favorites so far. I LOVE seeing all your happy faces... Yay, RFF!
 
What a great and happy set of images.
Great to see how much fun, you all had.
The images so interesting.Full of life!
The images posted by "robert blu" certainly more than welcome.
After so many questions before your departure so nice to see all your hard work.Even nicer updating all of us readers, viewers and "wish we were there" folks..
Post more! Look forward to the SWC shots.
Those large square shots bother me..
i find i shoot so carefully, i nail a shoot in very few images.
Most are keepers.. The problem?
Should only use my Rollie!
Oh! i was asked what is my favorite photo taken.
Easy one of my 2 kids, at about age of yours.
Now i am grandfather, many times..
Keep shooting and recording.
Make real prints.
 
Thanks.
I will first have to mail out the MF rolls for developing and scanning, but I will any reasonably good looking image from SWC here.
I asked questions here so that I could benefit from the replies.
I have no regrets at all about the choice of gear that I took with me.
As someone advised me, use the M9 on days and use the SWC on certain days at certain times.
I had the SWC in a light and small backpack, while the M9 was ready to be used in a small over the shoulder cooler bag that did not show it was used to house the M9. It was a very practical outfit for me.
 
The light was soft during the rainy days, which resulted in beautiful colors with the M9. I had to make sure that my M9 stayed dry though.
 
The resulting images showed me that I made the right choice to get the M9 and to use the 35mm Lux. I was able to immediately see the results after taking photos, and it was a great experience for me to use mainly one camera and one lens for 2.5 weeks.

When I got back home, I took a good look at the M8, and I find it also a great camera. I am using mine for B&W only since I got the M9. It is an awesome pair of cameras.

Still, I want to go back to film camers next.
 
Interesting Raid. Can you express why? Do you find film more rewarding/satisfying too?

Can't wait to see the SWC pics.
 
Hi Frank,
Yes, I find film more rewarding even though I am not developing film. It makes me take photos more carefully, as I have to anticipate how a certain film type behaves in a given light situation. It is a thrill to play with film and light this way.

Another big factor is the choice of beautiful film cameras. These are not replaceable by digital cameras. It is a feeling of joy to use them (with film).

I am sure that you know this all.
 
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