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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 54
Views: 1,945
Posted By John Rountree
It was my first newspaper job and the photo was...

It was my first newspaper job and the photo was the typical "grip and grin" shot for the signing of a proclamation for Girl Scout Cookie Week. The mayor of the little town (a very nice, but somewhat...
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-27-2012
Replies: 154
Views: 5,818
Posted By John Rountree
Bob, thank you for the other links to Gilden's...

Bob, thank you for the other links to Gilden's work. I will show that to my students when we meet on Tuesday. I played the Gilden video, a Cartier-Bresson video and Garry Winnogrand video to show...
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-26-2012
Replies: 154
Views: 5,818
Posted By John Rountree
Bruce Gilden's tactics, repurcussions

I showed my students a YouTube video of Bruce Gilden working the streets of Manhattan. The question arose about his personal safety when taking photographs in such an invasive way. Does anyone...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-17-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 1,801
Posted By John Rountree
As was stated earlier, a Minolta CLE w/40 mm lens...

As was stated earlier, a Minolta CLE w/40 mm lens would get my vote. The CLE was the forerunner of the M7 in every way and will be a natural for you to use. Cameras often vary in things like which...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-27-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By John Rountree
For me, a ratio of about one in 30 is acceptable....

For me, a ratio of about one in 30 is acceptable. If you want to see "the greats" rolls, there is a hard to find book, published by Lustrum Press called Contact Sheet. Several photographers show a...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 08-20-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 3,947
Posted By John Rountree
I don't understand what you mean about getting...

I don't understand what you mean about getting the client to pay for film, processing, etc. When I quote a job I do not give a breakdown on how much is spent for what. I quote a fee and the client...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 08-20-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,761
Posted By John Rountree
I would use the money so I could volunteer to...

I would use the money so I could volunteer to work for Doctors without Borders and/or other worthwhile organizations.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-20-2011
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By John Rountree
They might be available on Ebay. When I was...

They might be available on Ebay. When I was looking for straps I remember someone selling wooden grips.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-16-2011
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By John Rountree
Generally you can subtract 30 seconds of...

Generally you can subtract 30 seconds of development time for every degree (F) above 68. But you should never have a development time shorter than 5 minutes.
Forum: Off Topic 08-15-2011
Replies: 53
Views: 3,138
Posted By John Rountree
Does that mean if you are shooting film the...

Does that mean if you are shooting film the officer will accompany you to your favorite photo store and he/she, or the city will pay for the processing and wait around for an hour so he/she can make...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-07-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 2,855
Posted By John Rountree
There isn't as much going on in a small town. ...

There isn't as much going on in a small town. And, by definition there are fewer people on the street at any one time. That is why you find it easier to shoot at festivals.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-24-2011
Replies: 13
Views: 1,505
Posted By John Rountree
In the United States it is legal take a photo of...

In the United States it is legal take a photo of anything you can see from a public space. Public spaces include the street and sidewalk, subway stations, etc. If your bedroom window is open and I...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 07-11-2011
Replies: 154
Views: 9,395
Posted By John Rountree
If you want to be invisible when you are shooting...

If you want to be invisible when you are shooting on the street you should start with three shots of good tequila.
I am certain that I am less noticeable when I shoot my M7 w/40mm Rokkor than I was...
Forum: Leica M -- Minolta CLE 06-28-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By John Rountree
After World War II Leica did some tests on...

After World War II Leica did some tests on cameras that had been stored and used during the war. They specifically wanted to see if shutters left cocked for a long time would cause any adverse...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-30-2011
Replies: 14
Views: 1,980
Posted By John Rountree
Where is Lark Publishing located?

Where is Lark Publishing located?
Forum: Leica M -- Minolta CLE 05-30-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,440
Posted By John Rountree
I have the Heavystar, vented hood with no taper. ...

I have the Heavystar, vented hood with no taper. The hood stops at the edge of the frame and doesn't intrude at all. This is with a Minolta CLE body. Very happy with mine. On the M7 you need the...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-13-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,528
Posted By John Rountree
I don't see the difference now. Is Tomiko's...

I don't see the difference now. Is Tomiko's photograph not a true document of her and her mother dealing with the everyday afflictions brought on by mercury poisoning? Do you see it as less than a...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-13-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,528
Posted By John Rountree
"Documentary photography has to be visually...

"Documentary photography has to be visually interesting in case it hopes to move the viewer, but then if its too artistic it cannot be pure documents anymore."

The first part of your sentence is...
Forum: Film vs Digital 03-08-2011
Replies: 85
Views: 4,426
Posted By John Rountree
@Shadowfox "Those statements (underlined) are...

@Shadowfox "Those statements (underlined) are subjective personal opinions, correct?
Just want to make sure."

There is a bit of subjectivity in the statement. But, objectively, a silver print in...
Forum: Film vs Digital 03-08-2011
Replies: 85
Views: 4,426
Posted By John Rountree
If you are shooting digital to emulate film you...

If you are shooting digital to emulate film you are missing the boat. Film looks like film because of the polyester base and embedded silver crystals. Digital simply doesn't have the physical...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-26-2011
Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
Posted By John Rountree
I think you (and many others) could benefit from...

I think you (and many others) could benefit from reading: On Being A Photographer by Bill Jay and David Hurn. The book is a classic and deals with the issue of choosing a subject for a documentary,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-26-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 1,746
Posted By John Rountree
Thanks, I will be showing this to my Documentary...

Thanks, I will be showing this to my Documentary class on Monday and my Photojournalism class on Tuesday.
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2010
Replies: 20
Views: 1,075
Posted By John Rountree
Pirate, consider this. I am sure that somewhere...

Pirate, consider this. I am sure that somewhere along the way you have purchased a music CD that played just fine. Then, one day you went to play it and it wouldn't play. Or, maybe a song would...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By John Rountree
In the U.S. the terrorists have won the...

In the U.S. the terrorists have won the psychological war. That poster is just one small example.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-30-2010
Replies: 85
Views: 4,443
Posted By John Rountree
Try this site: www.forvo.com It is a dictionary...

Try this site: www.forvo.com
It is a dictionary site that will pronounce the words for you so you can hear how they sound. I was turned on to this site when I was trying to learn the correct...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2010
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By John Rountree
Chris, I intend to rely pretty heavily on the...

Chris, I intend to rely pretty heavily on the internet. But, our library has a good collection of books and will buy more. We also subscribe to Lenswork, B&W and Aperture. We also have an active...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-29-2010
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By John Rountree
Help design a photo history class

This spring I will be teaching a class in Contemporary Photo History. The class will be a follow up to my regular Photo History. The time frame is to start in the 1960's. I would appreciate any...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-02-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By John Rountree
I am not a dealer or a collector. But, even as a...

I am not a dealer or a collector. But, even as a "user" camera I would think the engraving. especially if it is so prominent, would reduce the price considerably, IMO. It might be clean, but it is...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 09-02-2010
Replies: 122
Views: 6,902
Posted By John Rountree
I can't afford a full frame digital camera. The...

I can't afford a full frame digital camera. The smaller sensored cameras (by far the majority available) have effectively killed wide angle photography with their crop factors. That is a giant step...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-15-2010
Replies: 124
Views: 5,871
Posted By John Rountree
I bought one of the RFF softies.

I bought one of the RFF softies.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-03-2010
Replies: 97
Views: 5,211
Posted By John Rountree
"I think that we have no choice but to go back to...

"I think that we have no choice but to go back to shooting film because we have to get back to some kind of integrity. "

So, the capture medium trumps the image?
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-20-2010
Replies: 48
Views: 3,772
Posted By John Rountree
Photomoof said: "More importantly to those who...

Photomoof said: "More importantly to those who think they can (or should) prepare students for the latest thing, I had absolutely no idea that Photoshop, or even the Mac, would exist, or that the...
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-20-2010
Replies: 48
Views: 3,772
Posted By John Rountree
Ah yes, the credentials issue. Well, here are...

Ah yes, the credentials issue. Well, here are mine... I have never taken a course in photography. I am completely self-taught. For about a decade I worked for newspapers in the Chicago area, the...
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-15-2010
Replies: 48
Views: 3,772
Posted By John Rountree
It has provided some good discussion. First, I...

It has provided some good discussion. First, I teach at McDowell Technical Community College. It is a college as all of our core classes will transfer (intact with grades) to any North Carolina...
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-14-2010
Replies: 48
Views: 3,772
Posted By John Rountree
Another one bites the dust

I just received permission from the curriculum committee to change the photography program at the college where I teach to an all digital program. We will be teaching wet darkroom as a historical...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 06-16-2010
Replies: 52
Views: 3,429
Posted By John Rountree
There are only two ways to deal with a slump, and...

There are only two ways to deal with a slump, and both have been mentioned. One way is to work through it. Find an interesting subject. Set up a schedule for taking pictures. Work through it. ...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-14-2010
Replies: 40
Views: 3,208
Posted By John Rountree
Obviously her batteries were dead.

Obviously her batteries were dead.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-14-2010
Replies: 44
Views: 3,093
Posted By John Rountree
That's why they call them dogs!

That's why they call them dogs!
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 06-14-2010
Replies: 40
Views: 5,785
Posted By John Rountree
I find most straps to be too long. If any of you...

I find most straps to be too long. If any of you guys with silk A&A straps that are too short would like to contact me, I would be happy to strike up a conversation.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 06-10-2010
Replies: 22
Views: 4,539
Posted By John Rountree
I have been seriously involved with photography...

I have been seriously involved with photography for more than 40 years. I have never seen a neck strap that looks like that. Could you please post a picture of you, or someone else wearing your...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-09-2010
Replies: 34
Views: 2,372
Posted By John Rountree
Why in the world would anyone let the size or...

Why in the world would anyone let the size or shape of the paper dictate the photograph? It's the image that is important, the paper is simply the media that shows the print! Crop, or don't crop,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-27-2010
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By John Rountree
Recommend a digital book

I am reworking the curriculum at the college where I teach. Can anyone make a recommendation for a good, general photography book that concentrates on digital photography? I am not looking for a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-10-2010
Replies: 84
Views: 5,809
Posted By John Rountree
Leica, not in Disney World

I just returned from a trip to Disney World with the grandchildren. As they say: Priceless! We were were there for three days. I had my M7 w/Rokkor 40. I didn't notice another M Leica the whole...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-01-2010
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By John Rountree
If you really want one, Porter's probably has it....

If you really want one, Porter's probably has it. they seem to be the king of the gadget sellers.
Forum: Travel 03-15-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By John Rountree
I am afraid that Altman's has been closed for...

I am afraid that Altman's has been closed for many years. But, the apothecary that was right next door is still in business. They still have that six foot apothecary jar filled with leeches in the...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-15-2010
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By John Rountree
He lived in Asheville for a couple of years after...

He lived in Asheville for a couple of years after his retirement. I met him once and enjoyed our conversation, though it was too brief. He was a really good photographer. We are a better nation...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 03-03-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By John Rountree
Using Liquid Light

Is anybody here familiar with Liquid Light? I am having a problem getting images to appear after exposure and development. I have followed the mfgr's instructions carefully, but no luck. Are there...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 03-01-2010
Replies: 37
Views: 3,585
Posted By John Rountree
Will there be a public opening, or any chance of...

Will there be a public opening, or any chance of a gallery talk?
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-01-2010
Replies: 53
Views: 2,554
Posted By John Rountree
I don't think this policy is that unusual, or out...

I don't think this policy is that unusual, or out of place. I have a feeling this rule was instituted based on some unpleasant experiences for the store. After all, how would you react if you...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-28-2010
Replies: 11
Views: 827
Posted By John Rountree
Before you contact Leica, do what Paysam...

Before you contact Leica, do what Paysam suggested. Clean the contacts with an eraser. Also, make sure you get rid of any little eraser bits that come off during the cleaning.
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