Re-post October 2011
I feel like I’m posting a lot of pictures from Chicago recently. I was there twice within 6 weeks at workshops and fortunately captured many pictures.
Here is a wedding that we came across when walking along Michigan Avenue. What really caught my attention was the bagpipes. I focused on the bride and groom and stuck my camera up in the air and caught this picture. I really like the bubbles being released into the air, it adds a little to the shot.
I was playing with my little girl and she noticed her grandma working in the kitchen. She quickly crawled to the fence and attempted to get her attention. Don’t worry, she was successful.
ISO 160 1/90 f1.4 50mm summilux
I took this shot some time ago. I’ve been waiting for a time to post it when it has some meaning. I still haven’t found any good meaning…
Most who know me, know my favorite camera to shoot with is my Leica M9-P. Yesterday, Leica announce a new M series camera called the Leica M Monochrome. At first, buying a camera that only shoots in black and white may sound a little crazy (especially for the price) but if you are someone who shoots a lot in black and white it makes some sense. The pictures I’ve seen have been astounding and the ability to shoot at ISO 10000 and still be useable makes it even more interesting (the Leica M9 does not shoot great beyond ISO 800). I noticed one of Steve Huff’s shots was ISO 2000 and 1/1500 of a second (WOW). Look forward to reading more about it.
I took this shot lost fall at the Lincoln Memorial. It was dark and I noticed her sitting patiently waiting for someone.
ISO 2500 1/45s f1.4 50mm summilux
This was taken a few months ago. I really like the expressions on everyone’s faces and the focus on my mother looking at her grand-daughter.
ISO 160 1/125 f1.4 50mm summilux
I’m typically working on a project or sleeping when I’m on a plane. I decided to put my shade up and was amazed at the beautiful horizon. I quickly grabbed my camera and snapped a few shots.
ISO 160 1/125s f/1.4 50mm summilux
Anytime I’m walking around big cities I’m always looking for good reflections. I came across this building with a nice reflection, only thing missing was a dramatic sky.
ISO 250 1/250 50mm
My wife and I have always been big movie people, going to the movies at least a couple of times a month. Obviously, we don’t get to go much anymore because of our baby girl (that’s not a bad thing). Last summer we were anxious to see the last Harry Potter movie. We hopped in the truck and drove to the drive-in. I caught this picture when I was walking back to the truck.
ISO 800 1/30 f/1.4 50mm
