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Abstract, City, Landscape, Leica 50mm noctilux, Mirrorless, Rangefinder, Travel

Eyes Above

July 26, 2012 Gage Caudell 1 Comment

Believe it or not, it took me 20-30 shots before I got this just right. I wanted to make sure that the one light behind the post was centrally located or at least close. Rangefinder cameras currently don’t allow for live viewing and when looking through the viewfinder, you are not looking through the lens. Because of this, you have to move very slowly either left or right to get the image where you want it (I enjoy the challenge).

I used my Leica 50mm noctilux and neutral density filter for the shot. I then used Nik Color Efex to add the ambient colors. The depth of field is not artificially created (bokeh). You can thank the noctilux and it’s ability to shoot at f.95 for that.

ISO 160 1/4000’s f.95 50mm noctilux

City, HDR, Landscape, Micro 4/3, Mirrorless, Sunrise, Travel, Wide angle

Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”)

July 22, 2012 Gage Caudell 4 Comments

Landscape and professional photographers know that if you want to capture great images you should shoot during the “magic hour” (or also known as the golden hour). This is the first and last hour of sunlight during the day.

During my recent trip to Chicago, I woke up early and headed down to Millennium Park to capture pictures of the sculpture Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean”. I got there around 0530 and began shooting pictures. Unfortunately, I couldn’t stay long since I was approached by a security guard (he was very nice) who alerted me that I wasn’t suppose to be there and that the park didn’t open up until 6. Luckily, I was able to capture a few shots.

Olympus OM-D and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm lens

ISO 200 f/8 7mm (7 exposure HDR, used HDR Efex 2, Photoshop CS6, & Aperture 3.3)

HDR, Landscape, Micro 4/3, Mirrorless, Sunset, Wide angle

Welcomed Storm

July 18, 2012 Gage Caudell

I’ve mentioned in other post I don’t frequently shoot HDR’s anymore. One of the main reasons is because I don’t shoot as many landscapes. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to shoot more and have been delighted with the results with my Olympus OM-D and the Panasonic 7-14mm lens. You can bracket up to 7 shots (at .7 EV each). I find 7 exposures works very well. Also, I’ve started to transition from using Photomatix to Nik Software HDR Efex 2. So far, I think Nik’s software is more user-friendly, has better adjusts, and allows for a more realistic images (that’s the kind of HDR I like).

As most know, we have gotten little rain this summer. A few weeks ago we did have a storm come through and I was able to get out and take a few images. Here is one that I captured.

ISO 200 f4 7mm – shot with Olympus OM-D & Panasonic 7-14mm lens

B & W, City, Landscape, Leica 50mm noctilux, Leica M9, Panoramic, Rangefinder, Sunrise, Travel, Wide angle

The Windy City

July 16, 2012 Gage Caudell 2 Comments

Over the next few weeks you will see a lot of pictures I took in Chicago. We always enjoy spending time there and is probably my favorite city to visit.

One morning, I drove to Alder’s Planetarium. The planetarium is a great place to capture pictures of the city. I shot a variety of pictures with my Olympus OM-D and Leica M9. I think I got every lens I had out of the bag. This one was taken with my Leica 50mm noctilux. Actually, this is 4-5 pictures stitched together to create a panoramic shot. I used Photoshop, Nik Software HDR Efex 2 (this is not a HDR), and Silver Efex 2.

ISO 160 1/1500’s 50mm noctilux

Note: click to see larger size (trust me it’s worth it)

People, Portraits, Rangefinder, Travel

Group Hug

July 15, 2012 Gage Caudell

I think they like each other???

ISO 160 1/90’s f1.4 35mm summilux

City, HDR, Travel, Wide angle

The Iowa Capitol

July 12, 2012 Gage Caudell

I always enjoy visiting the capitol in Des Moines. In the past 10 years they have really changed the landscape and have a park in the front that is very enjoyable to sit and relax. Here is a pic I took a few years ago.

Leica 50mm noctilux, People, Portraits, Rangefinder

Toy Box

July 10, 2012 Gage Caudell

Just another day exploring what’s in the toy box.

ISO 160 1/360s f.95 50mm noctilux

B & W, Leica 35mm summilux fle, Leica M9, People, Portraits, Rangefinder, Travel, Wide angle

Waiting by the window

July 7, 2012 Gage Caudell 2 Comments

I’ve finally had some time to upload pics from my Leica M9-P and the Leica 35mm summilux (I uploaded a few the other day also). I absolutely love the sharpness. I’ve grown so accustomed to shooting with a 50mm lens but I’m really digging the wide angle.

ISO 160 1/90 f1.4 35mm summilux