Ask Dr. T, part I

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>From time to time I am asked to critique stereo images, usually
in the form of Realist-format slides which are mailed to me.  
This is part of a two-way exchange; I usually send some of my 
slides back for feedback.  

I recently received slides from David Kesner ("I am not a doctor"),
our resident cave-man (speleologist?) I was expecting to only see 
pictures from cave interiors, but was pleasantly surprised to receive
a wide variety of Realist-format images, scenics, people, animals,
time exposures, close-ups and, yes, cave interiors.

To say that I am impressed is not enough!  This is Realist photography
at its best!  Exposure, sharpness, choice of subject, composition, 
interest, everything is present.  I was particularly impressed by his
night time-exposure photography of Christmas lights and by his good 
understanding of mounting and manipulation of the stereo window.

David asked for my advice and feedback regarding his work because back
there in Boise, Idaho, there is not much going on 3d-wise.  As I said
to him, there not much I can say other than congratulate him for
a job well done.

My only question:  How did he accomplish such progress over a short 
period of time?  I ask this because I had seen his work less than a
year ago and there was plenty of room for improvement.  At this time
David was using a Owla stereo camera and a Delta viewer and he did 
not appear to understand the concept of the stereo window, plus he was
having problems with Owla's slightly narrower image size.  Now, he is 
using a Realist camera and a red button viewer.  

I suspect, but will let him confirm, that these new tools have 
something to do with the improvement.  Especially the issue of the
good viewer. I believe that without a good viewer, a person cannot
see his work critically and hence will not be motivated to improve.

Thanks David for sharing these slides, there are in their way back
to Boise, together with some of mine!

Regards -- George Themelis


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