Bath Time part 1

Last year I sold my Leica 50mm summilux to purchase the 35mm summilux FLE.  Since that time, I’ve really missed having a more compact 50mm lens (I have the huge noctilux).  When the Leica 50mm summicron APO was announced I pre-ordered it (Dale Photo).  Today, it finally came in the mail and even though I’ve only take a few shots, I’m extremely impressed.  I don’t think I’ve ever had or seen a lens that is as sharp as it.  Here is one of my first shots.

ISO 800 1/90 sec f2 50mm (Leica M Monochrom, Leica 50mm summicron APO, LR4)

The Hot Dog Man

Recently, I’ve been excited to post pics taken with my Leica M 240.  I still have my Leica M Monochrom and love how it renders black and white pictures.  We were in New Orleans and one evening a friend and I took a walk down Bourbon street.  I was amazed how crazy it was even on a Tuesday night.  It’s definitely, a great town to take pictures.


ISO 1600 1/60 sec f.95 50mm
(Leica M Monochrom, Leica 50mm Noctilux, LR4)

Waiting for Life

I pass these trees everyday on my way to work.  I’ve many times tried to imagine a good shot of them.  This past weekend there was just a faint amount of fog and I stopped my truck and took a few shots.  Initially, I didn’t think I would like the shot with the guard rail but I think it gives the image a more 3D appearance and adds to the symmetry provided by the tree’s.

P.S.  As you can easily notice, there is nothing “alive” wear I live right now.  Hopefully soon, we’ll start seeing some life.

ISO 200 1/350 sec f.95 50mm (Leica M typ 240, Leica 50mm noctilux, LR4)

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