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Wonderful Read
Jan 01, 2015,04:10 AM
Echi,
This was a very interesting read, and I have been tempted by some of their courses but never committed.
Thank you for your insights.
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The Leica Akademie Masterclass, just another workshop?
By: Echi : December 28th, 2014-06:15
Leica Akademie – Nick Rains Travel Photography Masterclass Manila, 2014 I have always been curious about Leica Akademie masterclasses and how they might differ from other photography “workshops” that I’ve attended over the years. The website states that ...
Thanks, Nico! I think Leica has a lot of improvement...
By: Echi : January 2nd, 2015-04:21
with regard masterclasses. i think they need to attend a JLC masterclass to appreciate how it's done at a certain level. with regard sharing, absolutely true. which is what makes PPro so different from other sites! a happy new year to you and yours! best,...
Masterclass indeed ...
By: flamenco : December 28th, 2014-09:40
From observation, this is what differentiates Leica form the rest , engagement ... Thanks for the excellent read ... makes me wanna pick up a Leica (again) .. despite my brief, but unfortunately, failed attempt :( Amateurs worry about equipment, professio...
Hi Flamenco. Engagement is right...
By: Echi : January 2nd, 2015-04:30
something that companies in general need to understand and in the case of Leica, they need to capitalize on it in a more creative and effective manner. as i shared with several leica execs, leica is not all about optics or aesthetics; that what they forge...
I like your photographic homage to HCB with the leaping girl...
By: cshimokita : December 29th, 2014-00:52
" While Steve [McCurry] preferred a lot of mid tones and just hated strong contrast, Nick [Rains] preferred soft lighting because it made for a more malleable image in Lightroom. And when I say soft light, I don’t mean light that’s flat. Sure all your inf...
Thanks, Casey...
By: Echi : January 2nd, 2015-04:38
Ah the HCB homage was a reflex shot… note the chopped head. Hahaha! But I figure it made for good graphics so… if I had the 21 at that time, I would've nailed it. But 50 was on and the action was too close. But then street isn't that strict on aesthetics ...
"and [I] do notice a change in preferences..."
By: cshimokita : January 2nd, 2015-14:43
I was watching some tutorials over the holidays and the guy was talking about the difference between post processing color vs. B&W where (IHO) B&W needed a bit more contrast and/or gray tone separation while the individual colors provided that sep...
Boy, you certainly can...
By: cen@jkt : December 29th, 2014-04:36
write very well. And took much better pictures than me... I never attended any photo workshop after completing my "photo 101 for dummy" course. Maybe I should join one if it comes to my attention. cen@jkt
Would be a good idea, Cen...
By: Echi : January 2nd, 2015-04:41
even if just once for experience sake… and, yeah, show them how it's done with a Ricoh or a Fuji ;-) Thanks for the comments! echi
Wonderful Read
By: RJW : January 1st, 2015-04:10
Echi, This was a very interesting read, and I have been tempted by some of their courses but never committed. Thank you for your insights.
From you pov...
By: Echi : January 2nd, 2015-04:47
it could be a nice GTG at the very least! amazing how some guys who love their cam gear don't wear watches :-p on a more serious note, i think you're going in there already with a right set of questions and attitude in mind and that will make a big differ...
Echi, finally I was able to read your full report ...
By: small-luxury-world : January 14th, 2015-08:55
about the Leica Akademie Masterclass and I appreciated it a lot. I think I would be disappointed to be in a masterclass with people on very different levels and with very different expectations, at least if I have to pay for. Yesterday I met a gentleman w...
Glad to read you, Oliver...
By: Echi : January 16th, 2015-04:04
I agree with you. Expectations need to be set prior to anything. If done properly, certain instructors should attract a particular kind of audience. This first masterclass was a photo/travel 101 type of class. Not to mention the fact that it was also prob...