phc Posted February 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've managed to get the softcover version of The Constant Eye up on the Blurb website now, which makes things much less expensive. Plaza Redonda, Valencia, Spain. September 2002. There are 32 pictures, all taken with either an M6TTL or an M7, and all with 50mm. I discuss why I use only standard lenses, and refuse to crop, on the website for the book, so I won't go into it here, but please have a look at the pictures and let me know what you think. It's always good to get feedback! Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Hi phc, Take a look here All Leica book: "The Constant Eye". I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Hiles Posted February 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 9, 2009 Fine pictures. Congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted February 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2009 Paul, Of course I took a look and then looked again: you have a wonderful hand and your photo's remind me of Ronis and Cartier Bresson. Strong viewpoints (Christ on the beach, the water flowing out of the pots shot from above) mixed with interesting action (people just walking out of the scene or crossing in front of a building, thee guy with te bull at the edge of the water). Good pointer also: just take your camera, use one lens and go out and shoot. regards, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertekijker Posted February 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2009 Very impressive, Paul! The pictures with people work best for me. Well done. ----------- Frans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2009 A professional job. My favorite the bull with fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2009 Very nice work, Paul. It really does go to show what can be done with limited equipment and a good eye. Regards, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollie Posted February 10, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really first cut. A great set of stories well seen and captured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted February 10, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks for this "blatant self promotion" - nice pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autillo Posted February 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2009 Congratulations Paul, great job. I'm daniel, a spanish photographer based en Valencia. Flickr: daniel belenguer's Photostream Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phc Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted February 11, 2009 Thank you all for your responses, I'm very glad you like the pictures. It's very difficult, when you're sitting on your own, sifting through hundreds of pictures, trying to decide on just 30 or 40 to go into a collection. What to discard? Are they all good? Are they all awful? You begin to question everything, so it's great to get feedback like this. Daniel: I'll be in touch! Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoombs Posted February 11, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 11, 2009 I like the shots quite a lot. There is a sense of peace in most of them, or tranquility perhaps. At least that was the feeling I had at the end, as opposed to "edginess" or tension. This is a positive. Your comment about liking to shoot in the flat light of northern Europe as opposed to the stronger light of the Med is also interesting. I find it difficult to make interesting images in that flat light, which implies I must rely on more contrast to create appeal. You have obviously overcome that problem by thoughtful perspective and use of geometric images to create interest. Being able to "see" in black and white is a learned skill, which you clearly have. Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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