Looking at the fountain shots again, it makes sense you would choose a cooler white balance since you have the pool of blue water in your shot. I agree with you Carlos it is a simple adjustment to change the white balance from warm to cool. I was merely making a commentary about how each of you saw the shot slightly different. In fact, that is what I like about workshops the most - shooting along side other people and realizing the different ways of seeing the same thing when reviewing images at the end of the day. It is a great learning experience.
I quite agree. The workshops are a tremendous learning experience. As Leica was involved directly in this one, we got to try out lenses that we did not own and could make our own judgements.
For example: I was contemplating getting the 75mm Summarit, but after having used it and the 90mm Summarit, I have elected to get the latter (eventually). I also got to use the Noctilux which is an amazing piece of glass, but not without its quirks and idiosyncrasies. It also weighs about as much as my M8. Still, it's not everyday you get to play with a $6000 lens. I will stick with my CV 40mm Nokton.
I also got to compare my Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Biogon to 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit and I have to say I prefer the way my Biogon renders.
David had this wonderful little tripod that mounts in the standard place but folds up flat on the bottom of the camera. It's what helped him get those low POV/ long exposures that look amazing (not to mention the mad photo skillz at his command - his kung fu is way better than mine). I am so getting one of those.