Quick post today. Here’s another picture of downtown Chicago through a frame. I purposing focused on the statue to get a good depth of field. The shot came out pretty good.
ISO 1/2000’s f.95 50mm (Leica M9, Leica 50mm Noctilux, ND filter, Apple Aperture)
I’ve been asked a few times what I carry in my bag. Here is a video showing what I typically carry.
I’m not sure why I was fascinated by this lamp (I posted a prior pic here). Maybe I was just mesmerized by the color of the light and the contrast created between it and the background with my Leica 50mm noctilux.
ISO 160 1/4000’s f1.4 50mm (Leica M9, Leica 50mm Noctilux, Aperture, Color Efex Pro 4)
Often times I process an image and then decide later that it was not up to par or wasn’t what I really hoped it to be. This image is a perfect example. My prior post, when you look into “the bean” the sky is blown out. I don’t know why I didn’t pay attention to this before but like anything else, I learned from my mistake.
P.S. I plan on having my “what’s in my bag” video up in the next few days.
ISO 1/125s f3.4 21mm super elmar (7 exposure HDR, edited with Photomatix, PS6, & Aperture)
Purchase picture here.
The last few weeks I’ve put my Leica aside and spent most of the time shooting with my Nikon D800E. It has taken time getting accustomed to it because I’ve gotten so used to using a manual focus camera. The Nikon D800E is a very large camera in comparison to my Leica and even though I like the picture quality, my Leica will still be at my side the majority of the time. I love the challenge shooting with a manual focus camera. Also, I find it at times more difficult to shoot in autofocus because it doesn’t necessarily focus on what I want it to.
Here’s a recent picture of my beautiful baby girl. We were heading out for a wagon ride and the light coming into the garage really accentuated her beautiful blue eyes. She definitely got them from mommy.
ISO 100 1/160’s f1.4 85mm (Nikon D800E, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Aperture, Color Efex)
Here’s another picture I took a few weeks ago right before a large storm.
P.S. I’m hoping to post another video this weekend showing what I routinely carry in my bag.
ISO 200 f16 7mm (Olympus OM-D, Panasonic 7-14mm f4, 7 exposures, HDR Efex Pro 2, Define 2, Aperture)
Here is a perfect example of how you can break the rule in photography that says that your subject shouldn’t be in the middle of your picture. The use of my wifes arm and body allowed for an excellent “framing” of my subject, my beautiful baby girl.
ISO 100 1/125’s f1.4 85mm (Nikon D800E, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Aperture)
If you didn’t see my video discussing my typical settings for my Olympus OM-D yesterday, you can find it here.
Here is another picture taken at Millennium Park. I personally think the art and memorials at the park are well put together. Here is another one.
ISO 200 f4 7mm (Olympus OM-D, Panasonic G Vario 7-14mm f4, HDR, Photomatix, Photoshop CS 6, Aperture)
I’ve posted a video displaying my micro 4/3 lenses and my routine setup for my Olympus OM-D. You can view it here.
Recently, a lot of storms have crossed our area. One evening I drove out to an old cemetery (I’ve posted a prior picture here) and shot some long exposures with my Nikon D800E. This is a 6 second shot. I really like the clouds.
ISO 100 f2.8 6’s 14mm (Nikon D800E, Nikon 14-24mm f2.8, single image, HDR Efex 2, Photoshop CS6, Aperture)
I love looking at her eyes!
ISO 160 1/360’s f1.4 35mm (Leica M9, Leica 35mm summilux, Aperture 3.3)
My brother-in-law drove me around the back roads of Southern Illinois looking for old churches and homes. We came across this church that was originally built-in the late 1800’s. Unfortunately, it will soon be demolished because it is no longer in use (this is a common occurrence in this part of the U.S.).
P.S. This is my first attempt of a HDR with the Nikon D800E (9 exposures).
ISO 100 f8 14mm (Nikon D800E, Nikon 14-24mm f2.8, HDR Efex 2, Color Efex 4, Photoshop CS6, Apple Aperture)
