Ladies behind crystal veil

New weblog: More Ladies behind Crystal Veil

2011-02-10T06:06:00.000-08:00

The present weblog is nearly full so I recently installed a new weblog. So far, it contains two antique portraits of early 1900's ladies in glasses, one from Ireland, the other from Amsterdam, and a recent photo shoot with a new model. Karen is the 22th Lady behind Crystal Veil.
For the new weblog, click http://moreladiesbehindcrystalveil.blogspot.com/

Text in the present weblog will be adjusted if additional information about the glasses becomes available. Recently, the Silhouette company kindly supplied me with the year of manufacturing of 13 Silhouette glasses in my collection. This enabled me to put a year on most of my 100 Silhouette glasses. There is also additional information about some 1980's glasses by Cazal, seen in photo shoots of Brigitta, Carla, Rachel, Astrid and Hiska.
Needless to say, all portraits in the present weblog will remain available.

"Ladies behind Crystal Veil" on You Tube

2010-12-28T11:31:00.000-08:00

The complete 28 minutes video of the catwalk and the opening of my exhibition "Ladies behind Crystal Veil" can now be seen on You Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/lentilux

The TV programme about the exhibition is also posted (RTV Oost, "En dan nog even dit!", Sept. 1st, 2010). It features lovely Carrie ten Napel in four pairs of glasses from my collection.

Wishing all viewers of this weblog a happy 2011.

Enjoy!

Video clips "Ladies Behind Crystal Veil" on You Tube

2010-12-09T05:26:00.000-08:00

A few hours ago, the first three video clips of the opening of the exposition and the catwalk were posted on You Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/lentilux

More video clips will be posted next week.

Enjoy!

Opening exhibition 027

2010-12-01T09:52:00.000-08:00

All ten catwalk models and some visitors watching the first
portrait of the slide show: Lettie in Depai myodiscs, Rx -22.

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 026

2010-12-01T09:33:00.000-08:00

Left to right: Astrid, Brigitta, Carla, Irma and Nel during
the final part of the catwalk. Glasses:
Astrid - Flair Jet Set [L: -0.25; c-1.75 o / R: -1.25; c-2.25 o]
Brigitta - Neostyle, 1973 [L=R: -2.00]
Carla - Da Vinci, 1980's [L: -2.50; c-1.25 o / R: -3.50; c-1.00 o]
Irma - nameless cat eye [L=R: +0.75]
Nel - Silhouette, 1983 [L: -10.50 / R: -11.00]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 025

2010-12-01T09:20:00.001-08:00

Farishta during the second part of the catwalk.
Glasses: late 1960's, called "Tessa".
[L: -5.00; c-0.50 v / R: -5.00; c-1.00 v]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 024

2010-12-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

Carla in blended myodiscs by Flair (Rx -14) during
the second part of the catwalk, concentrating on the
first step back to the safety of the dressing room.

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 023

2010-12-01T08:44:00.001-08:00

Carla during the second part of the catwalk.
Glasses: early 1990's blended myodiscs by Flair
[L: -13.00; c-1.00 v / R: -14.00]
The glasses are no less than eleven diopters above her own
precription. Carla made no use of GOC, doing the catwalk
on radar and a lot of self confidence!

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 022

2010-12-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

Farishta during the second part of the catwalk.
Glasses: Christian Dior, early 1980's, from Bavaria
[L: -5.50; c-0.50 v / R: -6.00; c-0.50 v]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 021

2010-12-01T08:32:00.001-08:00

Astrid during the second part of the catwalk.
Glasses: Bausch & Lomb, late 1960's bifocals, from Ireland
[L=R: +1.25 / bif add 1.75]

Photo: Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 020

2010-12-01T08:25:00.000-08:00

Nel dancing the salsa during the second part of the catwalk.
Glasses: Christian Olivier, Formlenti myodiscs
[L: -8.50; c-1.50 v / R: -10.00; c-1.50 v]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 019

2010-12-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

Mieke during the first part of the catwalk.
Glasses: Minerva, late 1950's
[L=R: -5.00]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 018

2010-12-01T08:10:00.001-08:00

Mirjam during the first part of the catwalk.
Glasses: mid 1970's varifocals by Christian Dior
[L: +0.50 / R: -2.00; c-1.00 o / var add 1.75]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 017

2010-12-01T08:05:00.001-08:00

Irma during the first part of the catwalk.
Glasses: Lozza [Ellabella], 1980's
[L: -0.75 / R: -0.75; c-0.50 v]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 016

2010-12-01T07:58:00.000-08:00

Astrid during the first part of the catwalk.
Glasses: Amanda Design, UK
[L: -1.25 / R: -1.25; c-1.00 o]
The glasses were kindly donated by a glasses
collector from London

Photo: Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 015

2010-12-01T07:52:00.001-08:00

Catwalk, first part: Nel in blended myodiscs from Germany
[L: -11.50; c-1.00 v / R: -12.00; c-1.00 h]

Photo: Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 014

2010-12-01T07:47:00.000-08:00

Brigitta during the first part of the catwalk.

Glasses: Donna
[L=R: -3.25]

Photo: Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 013

2010-12-01T07:37:00.001-08:00

First part of the catwalk: Carla in 1980's varifocals
by Christian Dior, kindly supplied by Apollo Optik
in Rosenheim, Germany
[L: -3.00 / R: -3.25 / var add 1.00]

Photo by Quin Hoogers

Opening exhibition 012

2010-12-01T07:29:00.001-08:00

Hiska in the "Snowy Princess" myodiscs (Rx -25) during
the introduction talk

Photo: Quin Hoogers

Update Nov. 29th, 2010

2010-11-05T13:48:00.000-07:00

Dear followers and viewers,

thanks to all of you for the many positive reactions received over the past year. Your support has been invaluable for the continuity of the project.

This weblog (over 177.000 page views) has now nearly reached its full capacity (99.5%). If more photos of the opening of the exhibition arrive, I will post them here.

The work on the video of the exhibtion is nearly finished, except for the subtitles in English.
The video will be just over 28 minutes in duration. Eleven minutes introduction by Hiska and me (but with several fragments showing ten models in glasses), followed by a quarter of an hour covering the catwalk, and finishing with flowers and a brief word of thanks by Nel on behalf of the ten catwalk models.

Nine catwalk models can be seen in my photo shoots in the present weblog: Nel, Irma, Brigitta, Mieke, Nanda, Hiska, Farishta, Astrid and Carla. Model nr 10, Mirjam, was sub for both Gita and Marleen who (at the last moment) could not make it to the opening.

Some thirty to forty glasses can be seen in the video, including three pairs of myodiscs that were actually used during the catwalk, without GOC (Glasses Over Contacts).

Viewers who followed my entire weblog will recognize some familiar faces in the audience. Four models (Conny, Tineke, Rachel and Charlotte) attended the opening without participating in the catwalk.

Inserting the English subtitles is the final job, starting on Thursday. The video may be posted at You Tube. I will update here when the video is posted.

It is my intention to start a new weblog soon. I will update here when the new weblog starts.

Nel 361

2010-11-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

This beautiful portrait of Nel in her Zenka glasses
concludes her new photo shoot which is in fact a
series of four photo shoots.

Dear Nel, you are hereby appointed First Lady of this
weblog and also patron of the entire project.

It all really started with you when we did a short
photo shoot in glasses from my collection, just for fun.
Another photo shoot followed after you changed your
hair colour (by mistake :). All of a sudden I recognized
the potential of using my entire glasses collection for
photo shoots, but this implied a search for other models.

I felt shy when I shared this idea but you reacted great.
No suspicion, no jealousy. Immediately you suggested
names of ladies in the know that might be interested.

The ball started rolling. This website was opened and
soon it included your third photo shoot featuring all the
clips on your Zenka glasses. When the arrangements
for the exposition were made you did the suggestion
to add a catwalk to the opening of the exposition. The
catwalk contributed to the success of the exposition and
the media exposure. We really had a ball that day.

During the catwalk you performed in a delightful, lively,
self confident way. The same goes for your excellent
modeling on this weblog. The funny thing is that you had
some previous catwalk experience but you never thought
of yourself in terms of a model. However, an open mind is
a cornerstone under your character, so you gave it a try.

The whole project would not have occurred to me if it had
not been for you. The realisation of the project would have
been so much slower and more difficult without your ideas
and continuous support. So it's quite appropriate that this
weblog started with you and now it ends with you as well.

Dear Nel, I hope to be your photographer for umpteen
years to come. Thank you so much for all the inspiration,
encouragement, support - and many great photo shoots!

Nel 360

2010-11-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

"From farm to school and rocky crest,
your ancient glasses put me to the test
My eyes now really need some rest
East, West....
my Zenka glasses are the best!"

Nel 359

2010-11-05T13:06:00.000-07:00

Self confident - bordering to daring - posing by
Nel in her everyday - "different every day" -
Zenka glasses supplied by a very good optician
called Jekel

Nel 358

2010-11-05T13:04:00.000-07:00

The new clip on the Zenka glasses is an elaborate
extension indeed. The lower part of the clip is a
lively blue and the rest of the clip is a thin brown
upper and sideways extension which influences
the overall aspect of the glasses in a subtle way

Nel 357

2010-11-05T13:01:00.000-07:00

The sky is the limit - for Nel in her "new" glasses
and just as well for her court photographer who
enjoys the way she adjusts her glasses depending
on the mood and the clothes of the day

Nel 356

2010-11-05T12:59:00.000-07:00

The extensions on the sides of the new clip
distract the attention from the cut in effect
of the lenses. An example of clever modern
design!

Nel 355

2010-11-05T12:54:00.000-07:00

In June Nel and I had our second anniversary
together and I presented her with this bright
blue clip on her Zenka glasses

Nel 354

2010-11-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Zenka
[L: -10.50; c-1.50 v / R: -10.75; c-1.25 v / var add 2.25]

Nel 353

2010-11-05T12:48:00.000-07:00

Nel posing in her spare glasses: bifocals by
Zenni and Stickonlens, Rx -11 / -12.
It's a pity that Zenni does not manufacture
progressive lenses above -10. Information
about online retailers selling Rx -12 varifocals
will be highly appreciated....

Nel 352

2010-11-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

This is what Nel wrote in the guest book at the
opening of the exhibition:
"Catch your dreams before they slip away"
(Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday)

Nel 351

2010-11-05T12:44:00.000-07:00

The warm burgundy couloir of the frame adds
a lot to these portraits of Nel posing in her spare
glasses by Zenni & Stickonlens

Nel 350

2010-11-05T12:41:00.000-07:00

This beautiful portrait of Nel in Zenni bifocals
was selected for the exposition

Nel 349

2010-11-05T12:40:00.000-07:00

Another comment written in the guest book at
the exposition goes like this: "Beautiful women,
each and every one of them, and in every pair
of glasses. Magic! I have been a girl in glasses
since I was twelve and now I am proud of it!".
The lady really hit the essence in her comment.
Whoever the lady was, she made my day.
When I told this to Nel she said, "well, isn't
that why you put all the effort into the project?"

Nel 348

2010-11-05T12:37:00.000-07:00

One of the most beautiful Nel portraits ever!

Nel 347

2010-11-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

Almost identical with the previous portrait.
Another favourite in this photo shoot!

Nel 346

2010-11-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

My big bamboo in the background, my love in
the foreground, white shirt, brown hair, a bit of
sun tan, warm burgundy glasses - I like the blend
of colours in this portrait

Nel 345

2010-11-05T12:23:00.000-07:00

During and after the exhibition I received many
reactions from people who came to see it. Many
can be classified as general praise but some keen
observers were more specific. A lady who loves
her -9 contacts and hates her glasses described
the general atmosphere of the 40 portraits in an
email: "quiet, bordering to serene". She did not
see this portrait of Nel but it has both qualities
in glorious plenty. It has to do with a level of
understanding between model and photographer

Nel 344

2010-11-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

The reading segments by Stickonlens had to
be placed on the almost plano front of the lenses
to keep them stable. Sticking them on the back
side of the lenses would have been more esthetic
but not practical. At -11 the curve is too strong.

Nel 343

2010-11-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

When Nel kindly gave me her Augusto Valenti
varifocals for my collection she had no spare
glasses in her actual Rx which is above the limit
of Zenni for varifocals and bifocals. To fill the gap
I ordered these beautiful Zenni glasses and then
got the reading segments from Stickonlens. It
was precision work to cut two decent half moons
and place them in the right horizontal and vertical
position but it worked. Nel prefers her varifocals
so she uses the Zenni bifocals only on rare occasions
but anyway, the spare glasses are there in case of
emergency - and photo shoots!

Nel 342

2010-11-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Zenni 2294
Bifocal reading segments: Stickonlens
[L: -10.25; c-0.75 v / R: -10.50; c-1.50 v / bif add 2.50]

Nel 341

2010-11-05T11:12:00.000-07:00

Nel always liked these Luxotica glasses better
than her next pair by Augusto Valenti so this
is a short reunion with the not too distant past

Nel 340

2010-11-05T11:08:00.000-07:00

A beautiful portrait of Nel in the Luxotica glasses

she used until the mid 2000's

Nel 339

2010-11-05T11:01:00.000-07:00

Some more portraits of Nel in one of her previous
glasses which she kindly donated to my collection

Nel 338

2010-11-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Photo shoot: July 3rd, 2010

Glasses: Luxotica, early 2000's
[L: -9.25; c-0.75 v / R: -9.50; c-0.50 v / var add 1.25]

Nel 337

2010-11-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

More great posing by Nel under difficult conditions
on top of a slippery dolmen in glasses twice her Rx.
Another favourite from this photo shoot!

This lovely portrait of Nel in hat from Naples and Depai
myodiscs concludes our five part photo shoot in the
area where she was born. A wonderful experience!

Nel 336

2010-11-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

Another fine portrait of Nel in Depai myodiscs
supplied by SGS from China. The frosted lenses
direct the attention of the viewer towards the
model's eyes, distracting from the extreme
strength of the lenses (Rx -22).

Nel 335

2010-11-05T09:17:00.000-07:00

These Depai myodiscs with frosted lenses have
anti-reflective coating which greatly facilitates
my photo shoots. Several models have posed in
them to great effect and here Nel joins their ranks

Nel 334

2010-11-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Depai, from SGS, China
[L=R: -22.00]

Nel 333

2010-11-05T09:05:00.000-07:00

A great portrait of Nel posing in Xinchaoliu
myodiscs from Steve's Glasses Shop. Note the
absence of anti-reflective coating on the lenses.
This gives these portraits a touch of nostalgia
and even mystery

Nel 332

2010-11-05T09:01:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Xinchaoliu, from SGS, China
[L=R: -24.00]

Nel 331

2010-11-05T08:54:00.000-07:00

Another extreme but beautiful portrait of Nel
in myodiscs called the Snowy Princess. Work on
the video of the opening of my exhibition "Ladies
behind Crystal Veil" is in progress and the video
will feature one of my models wearing them

Nel 330

2010-11-05T08:48:00.000-07:00

"SGS" Stephen baptized these giant myodiscs
the Snowy Princess. An extreme symphony in
black and white!

Nel 329

2010-11-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Snowy Princess, from SGS, China
[L=R: -25.00]

Nel 328

2010-11-05T08:36:00.000-07:00

Nel in giant hat and the strongest glasses in my
collection. The right lens kept steaming up but
needless to say that posing behind a veritable
wall of glass, Rx -27, gave little visual information
anyway....

Nel 327

2010-11-05T08:12:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Feizai (myodiscs), SGS, China
[L=R: -27.00]

Nel 326

2010-11-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

Nel in Napolitan hat and early 2000's glasses
by Amanda Design. The glasses were kindly
given to me by a glasses collector from London
who, just like Alain from Paris, intended to
attend the opening of my exhibition.
More luck to both of you next time!

Nel 325

2010-11-05T07:53:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Amanda Design, UK
[L: -1.25 / R: -1.25; c-1.00 o]

Nel 324

2010-11-05T07:47:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Luxotica, 1990's
[L: -7.00; c-2.50 v / R: -9.00; c-2.50 v]

Nel also posed briefly in these beautiful glasses
during her very first photo shoot

Nel 323

2010-11-05T07:45:00.000-07:00

Glasses: nameless myodiscs, from SGS, China
[L=R: -19.00]

Nel 322

2010-11-05T07:37:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful and above all, natural portrait
of Nel in SGS glasses, Rx -15

Nel 321

2010-11-05T07:33:00.000-07:00

At Rx -15, these purple metal glasses from SGS
are several diopters above Nel's own glasses

Nel 320

2010-11-05T05:32:00.000-07:00

When opening this weblog I wrote about the
way prescription lenses bring life into glasses
and their owners. This portrait of Nel in simple
retro style glasses from SGS is a perfect example.
The lenses are nine millimeters in thickness and
the power rings catch the white colour of the
sweater in a highly decorative way

Nel 319

2010-11-05T05:28:00.000-07:00

Nel looking gorgeous in red scarf and simple
but attractive oval metal glasses from SGS.
Another of my favourites from this photo shoot!

Nel 318

2010-11-05T05:22:00.000-07:00

Glasses: nameless, by SGS from China
[L=R: -15.00]

Nel 317

2010-11-05T05:17:00.000-07:00

The lighting at the dolmen location was far from
ideal and we were somewhat restricted in the posing
anyway - but here is an "en face" portrait of Nel in
hat and Zenni myodiscs, showing the effects of the
-19 bowls and positive carrier lenses

Nel 316

2010-11-05T05:13:00.000-07:00

Change of hats.... This combination with the Zenni
myodiscs is less mysterious - but really lovely.
Another favourite from this extended photo shoot!

Nel 315

2010-11-05T04:45:00.000-07:00

Another striking portrait of Nel on top of the
dolmen, in big hat from Naples and beautiful
myodiscs by Zenni

Nel 314

2010-11-05T04:34:00.000-07:00

The general feel of these portraits of Nel on the
dolman is influenced by our lofty position, the
necessity to sit still with the glasses boxes between
our feet - and of course, the excessive strength of
these Zenni myodiscs. The lenses are some eight
diopters above her own prescription. Here Nel is
looking in the air which makes the modeling a bit
easier as there is no information inviting the eyes
to focus

Nel 313

2010-11-05T04:26:00.000-07:00

"These glasses call for a hat" was my remark
after taking a few portraits of Nel in these great
Zenni myodiscs. First we tried the big hat from
Naples and the effect is very ladylike, with a
touch of mystery attached to it

Nel 312

2010-11-05T04:24:00.001-07:00

Another of my favourites from this photo shoot -
Nel in pensive mood and Zenni myodiscs

Nel 311

2010-11-05T04:19:00.001-07:00

This Zenni frame is among the favourites of
many models who posed in them. My collection
hosts two identical frames, one in the "standard"
Rx (-8.00) and this frame, equipped with myodiscs,
Rx -19.25 / -19.75

Nel 310

2010-11-05T04:10:00.000-07:00

Dolmens are beleived to be about 4500 years
old. They were probably burial sites - perhaps
even for some ancestors of Nel and her family?
Our lofty position on top of the dolmen is shown
by the head of a visitor in the background

Nel 309

2010-11-05T04:07:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Zenni (myodiscs)
[L: -19.25 / R: -19.75]

Nel 308

2010-11-05T04:03:00.000-07:00

Stephen (SGS) wrote to me that he regards both
Tiaotiaotu glasses as his favourites and looking at
Nel posing in them, I think he is absolutely right!

Nel 307

2010-11-05T03:59:00.001-07:00

This superb portrait of Nel in giant Napolitan
hat and Tiaotiaotu myodiscs is another of my
favourites. The Rx is four to five diopters too
high but Nel produces a wonderful natural look.
Hat off for my First Lady behind crystal veil!

Nel 306

2010-11-05T03:55:00.001-07:00

"Mystery lady" Nel on the dolmen. The scarf blends
with the frame of the myodiscs in a beautiful way

Nel 305

2010-11-05T03:42:00.000-07:00

Nel posing in broad oval Tiaotiaotu myodiscs.
The carrier lenses are plano and the effect is
that the glasses look even broader than their
brown twin sister with the power rings that
focus the viewer towards the eyes. Here the
attention is focused on the side "decoration"
by the carrier lenses. The portrait is slightly
out of focus because of the hat, but the overall
effect is intriguing and beautiful

Nel 304

2010-11-05T03:33:00.001-07:00

Nel posing great in another pair of Tiaotiaotu
glasses. Aside from the colours, the frame is
identical with the previous pair, but the general
feel of this portrait is entirely different. The Rx
of the lenses is -16, four diopters more than the
previous pair, so SGS supplied them as myodiscs.
The position of the bowl and carrier lens is clearly
visible, adding a touch of mystery to these portraits

Nel 303

2010-11-05T03:27:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Tiaotiaotu, by SGS, China
[L=R: -16.00]

Nel 302

2010-11-05T03:19:00.000-07:00

Nel brought along several hats and scarfs which
needed to be installed between our feet. Every
change in outfit (glasses, hats, scarfs) meant:
handle with care. But it was worth the effort. The
beautiful glasses, hat and scarf blend perfectly

Nel 301

2010-11-05T03:15:00.001-07:00

Nel on top of the dolmen, some ten feet above
the ground. Note the visitor in the background

Nel 300

2010-11-05T03:11:00.001-07:00

This marvellous portrait of Nel in Tiaotiaotu
glasses by SGS is among my favourites in this
entire photo shoot

Nel 299

2010-11-05T03:05:00.000-07:00

More beautiful posing by Nel in a striking pair of
Tiaotiaotu glasses. We had to choose the angle
with care as the glasses have no anti-reflective
coating

Nel 298

2010-11-05T02:41:00.000-07:00

Glasses: Tiaotiaotu, from SGS, China
[L=R: -12.00]

Nel 297

2010-11-05T02:14:00.000-07:00

A bit of an adventure - for the fifth location of our
photo shoot in the area where Nel was born we
installed us on top of a dolmen (or "hunebed" in
Dutch), some ten feet above the ground. There
is enough space on top of dolmens, but we were
limited in our choice as we had no chairs with us.
Another limitation was the rather fixed distance
(four feet) between camera and model. Only one
spot turned out fit for our purpose, and then only just.

Nel took a seat on a smaller, slightly higher rock and
I managed to install the tripod for the camera on the
next rock which was rather convex and slippery.
The real problem was that there was no room for the
photographer to stand behind the camera. So we
installed the boxes with the glasses under the tripod
and I was kneeling half under, half behind the tripod,
just able to catch a glimpse of the camera display.
We had to keep the boxes tight between our feet
during this photo shoot which lasted about an hour.

A year ago I would not have attempted a photo shoot
under such circumstances but Nel and I are a seasoned
team so we decided to give it a try. It was an hour of
full concentration for both of us but we enjoyed the
crazy experiment. Many visitors took pictures of us
when we did the photo shoot and some remarked in
English "they are professionals!". We exchanged a
radiant smile and decided to act up to the viewers'
assumptions :)

Nel 296

2010-11-05T02:11:00.001-07:00

Nel posing in glasses supplied by Steve's Glasses
Shop in China. Note the minification of the hat
through the right lens, Rx -11

Nel 295

2010-11-05T01:02:00.000-07:00

Glasses: nameless, by SGS from China
[L=R: -11.00]

Nel 294

2010-11-05T00:51:00.001-07:00

Glasses: Zenka, mid 2000's
[L: -10.50; c-1.50 v / R: -10.75; c-1.25 v / var add 2.25]

Nel in her own glasses, just after finishing the photo
shoot at four locations in the area where she was
born and bred. We used a fifth location in the area
during the same weekend and it turned into a rather
adventurous photo shoot....

A great photo shoot of Nel in her Zenka glasses was
posted on this weblog last year

Nel 293

2010-11-05T00:46:00.001-07:00

Nel showing the great advantage of Lentilux
myodiscs. Seen "en face", there are no power
rings and no "cut in" effects either

Nel 292

2010-11-05T00:39:00.000-07:00

Nel at the old parential homestead, the forth
location of an extended photo shoot that took
us nearly four hours

Nel 291

2010-11-05T00:21:00.000-07:00

Like the Flair glasses, this pair of myodiscs was
used by Nel during her very first photo shoot.
The Rx is less than one diopter off, so Nel was
able to tell about the particular effects of blended
myodiscs from her side of the lenses. A major
disadvantage are the vivid, ghostly images when
the eyes are not pointed towards the very center
of the corrective bowl. This, I suppose, is something
one really has to get used to. Nevertheless, Nel made
a great appearance in these glasses at the catwalk
during the opening of the exhibition, moving with
ease and looking confident, just as if they were her
own glasses. Great!

Nel 290

2010-11-05T00:17:00.000-07:00

Glasses: nameless (Lentilux), 1980's
[L: -11.50; c-1.00 v / R: -12.00; c-1.00 h]

Nel 289

2010-11-05T00:12:00.001-07:00

Another fine portrait of Nel in a discrete pair
of blended myodiscs (Lentilux) by Nigura,
Rx -18 / -19. The esthetic advantages of
Lentilux over the earlier myodiscs are quite
obvious

Nel 288

2010-11-05T00:07:00.000-07:00

Nel posing great in yet another pair of blended
myodiscs, made by Nigura in the 1990's

Nel 287

2010-11-05T00:05:00.001-07:00

Glasses: Nigura, 1990's (Lentilux)
[L: -19.00 / R: -18.00]

Nel 286

2010-11-04T23:55:00.000-07:00

These blended myodiscs were supplied by the
always reliable Martin from Köln. The lenses
are some four diopters stronger than the Flair
glasses and as a result, the effects of Lentilux
are even more obvious. Lentilux was a great
invention but these myodiscs always remained
white ravens in the streets and are now virtually
extinct. My impression is that they were more
popular in Germany than in other countries.
This pair was probably made in the early 1990's

Nel 285

2010-11-04T23:50:00.000-07:00

Glasses: nameless, Lentilux
[L: -16.25 / R: -17.25; c-2.00 o]

Nel 284

2010-11-04T23:39:00.000-07:00

Nel posed in these Lentilux myodiscs by Flair
during her very first photo shoot. The glasses
were subsequently used in my photo shoots
with most of the other models. Experimenting
with the effects of Lentilux under various angles
is always interesting. The characteristic "half
moon" can be seen next to the left eye

Nel 283

2010-11-04T23:35:00.000-07:00

Nel posing in one of the most beautiful glasses
in my collection, a pair of blended myodiscs by
Flair

Nel 282

2010-11-04T23:33:00.001-07:00

Glasses: Flair, 1990's (Lentilux)
[L: -13.00; c-1.00 v / R: -14.00]