Misha883 opened this issue on Mar 21, 2004 ยท 10 posts
Misha883 posted Sun, 21 March 2004 at 8:14 AM
MGD posted Sun, 21 March 2004 at 12:16 PM
Goody. Which Renaissance Faire? MGD
DHolman posted Sun, 21 March 2004 at 3:02 PM
Wow Misha, you're really getting very good with using that wide-angle lens. Subject distortion is almost un-noticeable. Great exposure too. And do my eyes deceive me or is that 3 babes in one shot in the lower right? Ahhhhh ... yes, you have begun tapping into the force and are using it well. I am so proud of you. Brings a little tear to my eye. manly hug Thank you. :)
FearaJinx posted Sun, 21 March 2004 at 10:09 PM
So your also going to give Donald a run for his money! WHOA! Good to know I'm not the only one! Jinx
Misha883 posted Mon, 22 March 2004 at 7:18 AM
[You are an inspiration, Donald.] Wide-angles are really fun for street/faire type shooting. Years ago (with a 28mm) I was never pleased with the results; everything tiny and far away. Since, I've learned to get close to the main subject. This perspective (now with a 20mm) nicely shows people along with their environment. The fair-ie subjects often get puzzled when this big lens gets shoved in their faces; two to three foot distance. But fortunately fairies just take it as a complement.
MGD posted Mon, 22 March 2004 at 8:53 AM
"fairies" Usually I've heard them called Rennies ... as well as RenRats, Rogues, or Wenches ...
Michelle A. posted Mon, 22 March 2004 at 5:42 PM
Oh Misha admit it.... you strapped a baby to your chest and strung a puppy on a leash.... they were all over you once they caught the sight of you! :~)) Smootch!
I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com
MGD posted Tue, 23 March 2004 at 3:04 AM
@Michelle ... OTOH, if they are lusty wenches, they don't need any props to get started on you ... and the rose sellers are entirely another category. I recall the time I was with a lady who was interested in a boothie (salesperson). That guy was wearing a doublet from Noblesse Oblige, black velvet hose and a brass codpiece. I instructed a rose seller to deliver a rose, handed her a small tip, and offered to give an additional tip if she made him blush when she delivered the rose. She earned the extra tip, but I had the impression that, just for fun, she would have made him blush anyway. MGD
Misha883 posted Tue, 23 March 2004 at 7:29 AM
These faires are a LOT of fun!
MGD posted Tue, 23 March 2004 at 9:52 AM
Attached Link: Society for Creative Anachronism
Yes, a Renaissance Faire is fun ... but only when it is open. OTOH the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) has activities all through the year.