[rollei_list] Re: rollei Central Park "Gates" Photographs

Robert,

The people were happy because they were laughing their asses off
at yet another "con" by Christo!  Ever hear the story 'bout 'The
Emperor's Clothes'?

Using black und white film does not appear to be the right selection
considering the contrast 'tween orange and the green foliage.

Considering the limitations of the subject and the medium, you did
a great job  I cannot fault the composition.

Jerry

Robert Marvin wrote:

> I think that the Gates, as a work of art, are somewhat over-rated, as
> are most of Christo's projects IMO, but the overall effect was
> nevertheless quite beautiful. Even more important was the really
> festive atmosphere throughout the park--people were REALLY happy.
>
> I agonized about photographing this event. I normally hate the thought
> of taking photographs that are just like everyone else's, but decided
> to go ahead anyway. I've seldom seen so many cameras in one place but I
> doubt that more than 10,000 or so people have been perverse enough to
> photograph these saffron orange objects in B&W, although that still
> isn't much of a claim to originality. Nevertheless, I had the chutzpah
> to post an album on the my camera club's website :-)
>
> http://brooklyncameraclub.org/v-web/gallery/Cristo-Gates
>
> All photographs were taken with a Rolleiflex 2.8E (Xenotar) with an
> orange filter on Ilford HP5.
>
> Bob Marvin

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