I’ve always loved “people watching”. This gentlemen was sporting a nice red pair of pants that I found interesting. I think the bystander in front of me also agreed?
I love red pants!
An apple and bowl
We have this really cool looking bowl sitting in the middle of our island in our kitchen. Soon after I received my Leica 50mm summilux I was playing around and took this shot. I’m not much of an abstract thinker and definitely don’t shoot many abstract shots but this one turned out ok.
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Hello
When I attended Steve Huff’s Photography Workshop, one of our assignments was to ask someone on the street if we could take a picture of them. I think most would agree, this is not an easy thing to do. Once you do it a few times, like most things, it becomes less awkward. Probably, the best advice when doing this is to tell your subject why your taking their picture and try to carry a conversation with them for a few seconds to get them relaxed and comfortable with you.
This picture was taken of a lady waiting for the bus at Steve’s workshop. She actually approached me inquiring why we were all taking pictures. We talked for a few seconds and she allowed me to take this shot of her.
Leica M9 – ISO 250 1/2000 50mm summilux
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Merry Christmas!!!
ISO 160 1/60 Leica 28mm elmarit
ISO 160 1/60 Leica 28mm elmarit
ISO 160 1/60 Leica 28mm elmarit
ISO 200 1/180 leica 35mm summicron
ISO 160 1/250 Leica 50mm summilux
ISO 160 1/250 Leica 50mm summilux
ISO 160 1/90 Leica 50mm summilux
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Our Future @ 7 months
Tomorrow is Christmas, the first for my baby girl. We know she will not remember this Christmas (probably won’t remember the next). It’s going to be more exciting for mom, dad, and grandma but I’m sure she will get some enjoyment playing with all the paper and ribbons.
Last week Lyla turned 7 months. She absolutely loves posing for pictures and as always, taking this picture was very easy.
P.S. This shot was taken with my new Leica 28mm elmarit.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
Here is the post from her 6 month picture.
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My favorite pictures of 2011
I started this blog in May and have successfully kept blogging ever since. I’m averaging more than 1000 clicks a month now, thus the site continues to grow. I hope to continue posting weekly into the new year and hopefully will make some significant updates in the future (i.e. new logo, more reviews, and a better portfolio).
Last December I went through all my digital pictures and had about 15000 pictures in my library. After sorting through them and removing around 5000 pictures, I was left with 10000 for the new year. Over the past year I’ve taken more than 9,000 new pictures. The reason for taking more pictures is not because of this blog, it’s because of owning the Leica M9/M9-P and having a new beautiful baby girl. I look forward to shooting even more in 2012.
Below are my my favorite shots of 2011. It’s hard to narrow down to just 10 (actually 11) but here you go:
You call this talent?
ISO 160 1/45s f/1.4 50mm summilux
Our Savior
ISO 160 1/250s f/1.4 50mm summilux
Morning Haze
ISO 160 1/4000s f/1.4 50mm summilux
Untitled
ISO 160 1/250s f/1.4 50mm summilux
Essence of Cool
ISO 160 1/4000s 50mm summilux
Dad, who are these people?
ISO 160 1/360 f/8 28mm summicron
Cool
ISO 200 1/30s 28mm summicron
Untitled
ISO 200 1/30 90mm macro
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ISO 160 1/180s f/1.4 50mm summilux
Our Future @ 6 months
ISO 160 1/125 f/4 35mm summicron
Our Future
ISO 160 1/360 f/2 35mm summicron
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Let’s try to eat
Our little girl has been eating solids for about a month. She still is a little indecisive in what she likes. I caught this picture with my Leica 90mm macro elmar in between mommy feeding her. She’s still debating what she likes most?
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Man’s best friend and his ship
As we were walking around the harbor during our recent visit to Tampa we came upon this dog sitting on the deck of his owners ship. I hoped that I could get him to turn around but wasn’t so lucky (I even tried to get in front of him but he decided to move). Anyway, I still liked the shot.
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Our little reindeer
Here is another picture I took with my new Leica 90mm macro elmar. I have a feeling I’ll probably be posting many close up shots over the coming month because of how much I like this lens.
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Close up
Recently, I purchased the Leica 90mm Macro Elmar. Leica 90mm Macro is the only macro lens currently made by Leica. When you attach the Leica Macro adapter you can shoot within .5 meters from your subject. Yes, with other dSLR’s you can shoot even closer but for the Leica M9 this is considered very close.
I purchased the lens not only for macro shooting but also for portraits. Here is one of my first shots with the lens. I think it turned out well?
P.S. This image is un-cropped (if interested in seeing the full size let me know).
