Recently I purchased Leica’s new 21mm super elmar. All I can say is WOW! The sharpness and minimal distortion is phenomenal. Last, I love using “zone focusing“. I just set my aperture and shooting distance and I’m ready to go. If you set your aperture to f/8 (has to be a sunny day) and shooting distance to 5 feet, anything beyond 3 feet will be in focus.
This shot was taken from the hip. This guy was definitely on the go.
ISO 160 1/250 f/8 21mm super elmar
Repost: 8.13.2011
One of the goals of a photographer is to try to get a three dimenional feel of there pictures. In this pic, which is probably my favorite street shot while visiting Chicago, I tried to capture this. The subject is framed by two bystanders in the foreground which help draw you into the subject. The lady and and cars in the background add depth to the pic.
Taken from the hip while walking the streets in Dallas, TX.
ISO 200 1/250 f/8 21mm super elmar
My nephew recently became an Eagle Scout. It’s a great achievement that many boy scouts never achieve. It takes time, hard work, and dedication. During his ceremony, my sister presented my nephew with my fathers Illinois State Police name badge. He passed away almost 10 years ago and was a father figure for my nephew. I know he watches over my nephew and is very proud of his accomplishments.
ISO 160 1/180 f/.95 50mm
ISO 160 1/180 f/.95 50mm
ISO 160 1/180 f/.95 50mm
I usually don’t post pictures I take immediately but our little one in the past week has successfully learned how to “shake” and “dance”. Here is a moment from last night.
P.S. click on image to see it in full-size, her eyes are mesmerizing
Repost: 9.29.11
I was at O’hare not to long ago and was heading up the escalator when, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a young lady asleep just outside ticketing. I have always found it amazing how people can just fall asleep anywhere. I guess if you’re desperate, anything is possible. Well, here is a picture of the young lady sleeping as I was riding up the escalator.
Repost: 9.27.11
As we were walking to the hotel and stopped, waiting to cross Michigan Avenue, we noticed this guy on a bike smoking a cigarette and balancing himself in one spot for what seem to be an eternity. While multitasking, he had many cars passing him left and right. I definitely think this is a talent but don’t think it’s a talent I want?
The shot was taken with my Leica M9 and 50mm summilux set at continuous shooting, f/1.4, and 1/45 shutter speed. Because of the low aperture and the small size of the camera I was able to successfully get this shot at such a low shutter speed. Last, I keep my camera on continuous shooting so that I have a better opportunity of getting a sharper image and catching the action act the exact, right time.
It’s a blast shooting with my Leica 50mm Noctilux in low light. This was taken last week of a colleague of mine. The bokeh is simply awesome!!!
ISO 250 1/30 f/.95 50mm
Taking this picture is getting more difficult because she’s always on the go. Thankfully, I only have 2 more months before making the 1 year mark.
ISO 160 1/90 f/2.8 28mm elmarit
