Re-post December 2011
The one thing I really enjoy about my Leica M9 is the ability to shoot without a flash in low light. This is only possible because I can shoot at very low apertures (i.e. f/1.4 or f/2.0). The only down side with the Leica M9 is its poor high ISO if shooting in color.
This picture of my nephew was taken only with light from a few lanterns and street lights.
We were in Madison Wisconsin this weekend to meet my great-niece and celebrate my nephews high school graduation. My nephew lived with me and my parents off and on when he was little and I’ve always considered him a brother. He’s had to travel a lot throughout the past 5 years but was fortunate to settle down and spend his last few years in Madison. He made many friends and has really matured during this time. We are all very proud of him.
Here it is, the 1 year shot! I’ve already posted it on Steve Huff’s website (thanks Steve), you can see it here. I’ve had a great time taking these pictures and look forward to shooting more. I plan on taking one every 6 months now and hopefully I can continue for a very long time.
Our Future @ 12 months
Original: Our Future
I’ve been busy the past few days and have not had the opportunity to update my blog. Hopefully, I’ll have more time this weekend.
There’s nothing special about this image and I’ve on a few occasions almost deleted it. For some reason though, I seem to be drawn to it, always looking for something interesting. I suppose all the lines, circles, and symmetry must have something to do with it?
ISO 160 1/350 f2 35mm summicron
I probably should post more pics of our dog. She’s a 12 year old border collie that has traveled from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and back to Indiana. She is the most docile dog you would ever meet. I only wish she was younger so that she would have many more years with our baby girl. The title to this post is “dog…” because that is all we listen to all day from our baby girls mouth.
ISO 160 1/180s f1.4 50mm summilux
I took this shot almost a year ago during my baby girls baptism. It was an older church with poor lighting. I was using my Leica 35mm summicron at f2.0. The ISO had to be bumped up for the shot and the noise created gives it character, especially in black and white.
ISO 2500 1/90s f2.0 35mm summicron
Re-post from November 2011
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and black Friday. We decided to do our shopping online. No crowds, no stress, same prices.
As I was walking around the Lincoln Memorial with a friend I was trying to find someone interesting to take a picture of. Eventually, I found this couple enjoying a cup of coffee while resting on the steps of the memorial. They seemed unaware of everything around them besides each other.
Here is another picture I found in my archives. This was taken at the Auburn Cord Duesenburg Automobile Museum. If you are ever in Northeast Indiana and enjoy old cars you can easily spend hours in this place.
Previous shots posted from the museum can be found here and here.
ISO 160 1/45s f1.4 50mm summilux
Many of you already know but Steve Huff of Steve Huff photo (great review and camera site) posted my “Our Future” series. You can read it here.
Also, here is a link to my prior post on his site.
Every couple of months I go through my pictures trying to find ones that I like but forgot about. Today’s picture is one of them.
Last summer I was driving around looking for places to take pictures of and came across this old barn. As I walked towards it, I glanced down and notices these flowers without petals (maybe they weren’t flower, never was very good at botany).
ISO 160 1/4000 f1.4 50mm summilux (ND filter was also used)
