I’m amazed how often people click on my blog because they are searching for information on Chicago’s “The Bean” (its real name is Cloud Gate). I’ve posted this image before in color but honestly have never been happy with the look of the sky. Here’s the picture in black and white. I think I’m finally happy with the sky and background.
Leica M9-P Leica 21mm super-elmar, 7 exposure HDR
I don’t typically take a picture and immediate process it but we were driving home tonight and as we were crossing the railroad tracks, I noticed the alignment of the tracks and the full moon.
P.S. Another good reason why you should always carry your camera.
ISO 500 1/60 sec f1.4 35mm (Leica M Monochrom, Leica 35mm summilux, Lightroom 4, Silver Efex Pro 2)
I read somewhere on the web that the Nikon D800E dynamic range was so great, that shooting HDR (blending multiple images together to increase tonal range) was unnecessary. This image was one image but edited in HDR Efex 2 so that I could use their tonal range processor. I believe I have to agree that the need for HDR to get such a large tonal range is probably not needed?
P.S. I posted the original picture (click thumbnail). Also, I posted a previous picture of the front of this fountain here.
ISO 100 1/125 sec f4 14mm (Nikon D800E, Nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Aperture 3.3, PS 6, HDR Efex 2)
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been taking a lot of pics with my Leica M Monochrom. I’m sure I will eventually pick-up one of my other cameras but right now the Monochrom is glued to my hand.
ISO 8000 1/45’s f1.4 35mm (Leica M Monochrom, Leica 35mm summilux, Silver Efex Pro 2, Apple Aperture)
Twice a year, I participate in the AO North America Foundations Podiatry Basic Course. It’s always an honor to be asked to speak and teach. It’s a busy few days but once in a while I get time to get out and take pics. Here is the fountain at the hotel we are staying at, Hyatt.
ISO 320 1/4000’s f4 35mm ND filter (Leica M Monochrom, Leica 35mm summilux, Silver Efex Pro, Apple Aperture)
It’s been a few days since I’ve posted any pics. We traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to visit family and then made a one day stop in our favorite city, Chicago. I’m pretty sure I captured a few good pics.
Here is a pic from our travel to Madison’s Farmer’s Market. I’ve been to farmer’s markets before, but none of this size. It completely surrounded the state capitol. Here is a pic of one of the vegetable stands.
ISO 160 1/750’s f1.4 35mm summilux (Leica M9, Leica 35mm summilux, Aperture 3.3)
This picture, taken of Crown Fountain at Millennium Park in Chicago was taken around 5:30 am. My prior picture was taken just 2 hours later. Look at the clouds and you can see the amazing transformation from a cloudy, potentially gloomy day to one filled with sunshine.
ISO 160 1/1000’s f.95 50mm noctilux
