[Leica] A new set of photos

[mark.teampope at ntlworld.com (Mark Pope)]

John Beeching wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> A set of photos from the last few months:
> http://johnbeeching.com/h&t/album/index.html
>
> Mostly Neopan 400 in Xtol 1+1, a few Acros 100 in Rodinal 1+100.  Lenses:
> 21, 28, 35 (mostly) and 50 mm.
>
> Comments and criticisms welcome as always.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>   
Hi John,

I enjoyed this set very much.  I see where Ted was coming from, but 
agree with George's assessment too!

Technically, I think they are very good indeed - in fact you've got me 
thinking seriously about getting back into my darkroom

My favourite I think is number 27.  It works for me because you have 
engaged with the subjects - well two of them anyway, who are making 
direct eye contact with the viewer.

As someone who has tried (and in my view) failed with respect to street 
photography, you have my utmost respect for producing such a set of images.
I can't work instinctively, because I feel quite reticent about pointing 
a camera at people, because I feel rather self-conscious in street 
situations.  This is a feeling that I have found has got worse as 
paranoia about people carrying cameras has reached ridiculous 
proportions.  Maybe I'm just too sensitive and perhaps the answer for me 
to confront my 'fear' and just get on with it.

Thanks for posting these images and stimulating such an interesting 
conversation.

On the subject of languages, we start our AS-level Italian class 
tomorrow evening.  Non posso aspettare! :-)


All the best

Mark


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