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Excellent images as usual Sir, may I ask what wide angle are you using on the M9 ?
 
Beautiful shots as usual, my friend. I love the composition and the colors of the first shot that is also showing us how un-artistic it could be when political publicity is trying to make "art"!

And, I think the symetrical composition of #4 is really working great here!

very best,
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beautifully captured & rendered
I can't see any evidence of hasty production
you did an admirable job where it counts the most

these are all well captured & exposed, though that gorgeous church in the fourth may have profited from stepping back a bit, so as to allow for more room for perspective correction (when you get the time ;)) as I suspect you will lose some of the edges

while I always enjoy seeing P in your photographs, I wonder if this fourth offering may have been better without her so centered or perhaps with a Ukrainian or two thrown into the mix
the others are each outstanding & worthy of specific comment

the third is an amazing sight speaking volumes about the fervor of Ukrainian faith
where was this taken? I would love to learn more about this church

the second and last feature light as the main subject, which almost always makes for fine photography ...P who never looked more radiant yet she is almost eclipsed by the gorgeous light in that second photograph & the last one is a hands down wall hanger with the streaming light from the windows just lifting the light sufficient to see the exquisite alter details in the shadows (aren't them shadows deep with the M9?)

I agree with Mike about the first ...I find propaganda art often times scarily skillful such as this bit of trompe d'oeil in front of of the Dulles Diplomatic History Library in Princeton



with a larger version & another, less ambiguous version here -------> http://www.pbase.com/artichoke/sundry_burgs&page=2

while Soviet art commemorating their WW II efforts tend towards the hyperbolic, I find most of it barely matches the intensity of the events being honored
I really enjoyed seeing your thoughtfully presented travel pics
thanks
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Imoeba said:
Enjoy your trip Mr Choi! Look forward to more of your photos :)
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I will try to post more when I arrive the next leg which is Cambridge. You know I don't have continuous free internet in Ukraine, for some days we even have to take the overnight train....:-((

Best,

Choi
 
l_objectif said:
Beautiful shots as usual, my friend. I love the composition and the colors of the first shot that is also showing us how un-artistic it could be when political publicity is trying to make "art"!
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Thank you for your kind words.

I wouldn't rule out that there may be some art elements in those massive bronze sculpture.

But one thing for sure is that the intended propaganda effect has largelly diminshed by now.

Best,

Choi
 
I really appreciate the time and effort you put in commeniting.
Artichoke said:
beautifully captured & rendered
I can't see any evidence of hasty production
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I can only squeeze a mean time to do the processing. Also the monitdor of the laptop has left much to be desired in setting the color and contrast right.

I need to reprocess them when I am back home.
Artichoke said:
you did an admirable job where it counts the most

these are all well captured & exposed, though that gorgeous church in the fourth may have profited from stepping back a bit, so as to allow for more room for perspective correction (when you get the time ;)) as I suspect you will lose some of the edges

while I always enjoy seeing P in your photographs, I wonder if this fourth offering may have been better without her so centered or perhaps with a Ukrainian or two thrown into the mix
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You points are indeed valid, I think I have better ones taken in the tour.
Will post them at a later stage.
Artichoke said:
the others are each outstanding & worthy of specific comment

the third is an amazing sight speaking volumes about the fervor of Ukrainian faith
where was this taken? I would love to learn more about this church
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If my memory serves, that is taken in the St. Michael Golden Dome Church in Kiev. It is just opposite to the famous St. Sofia about which is about 600 meters away.
Artichoke said:
the second and last feature light as the main subject, which almost always makes for fine photography ...P who never looked more radiant yet she is almost eclipsed by the gorgeous light in that second photograph & the last one is a hands down wall hanger with the streaming light from the windows just lifting the light sufficient to see the exquisite alter details in the shadows (aren't them shadows deep with the M9?)
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As I responded in the previious message, with a Lux, the M9 can performs remarkably well in dim light. It has a flavour that is unmatched with other CMOS counterparts.

Best,

Choi
 
Choi said:
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As I responded in the previious message, with a Lux, the M9 can performs remarkably well in dim light. It has a flavour that is unmatched with other CMOS counterparts.
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I am amused by folks who knock Leica digital M's low light performance

coupling the superb fast glass available to the M with those fine Kodak CCD sensors makes for grand low light photography

I look forward to your visit to Cambridge, though you should try to get to Oxford, which not only is a prettier town, but also home of the Pitt Rivers museum, which I believe you would find a hoot
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DPR forum member since 5/2001
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"Avoid making a commotion, just as you wouldn’t stir up the water before fishing. Don’t use a flash out of respect for the natural lighting, even when there isn’t any. If these rules aren’t followed, the photographer becomes unbearably obtrusive" -- attributed to HCB
 
Great to arrive at a new locale through your lens again! I especially love what you did with the last image in this set. Amazing handling of light and shadows, the atmosphere is so powerfully recreated.

All the best,
Ece
 
allamande said:
Great to arrive at a new locale through your lens again! I especially love what you did with the last image in this set. Amazing handling of light and shadows, the atmosphere is so powerfully recreated.
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Thank you Ece. I was lucky to have an M9 and 35 Lux with me this time. The pair performs excellentlly well in ambient and low light condition.

Would like to share with you another one but with a 75 Summarit:



Best,

Choi
 
This is awesome! I like the large swatches of red painting the scene as these two gossip and plot... There is a strong vibe, and all the elements push it to a crescendo.

Thank you for posting this.

All the best,
Ece
 
Amazing shots Choi, this is one of my favourite sets of yours ever! The light seems to shine down on you just at the right time and you capture it perfectly. :-D

Most of your shots have made me want to travel more frequently, these epitomise that sensation.
all the very best,
Carl

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Carpe diem, or Seize the day.. ...with a photo or two - there's no better way.



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