Just enjoying a quiet day at the park.
Leica M (240) and 35mm 2.0
So often I see images like this with too much vibrancy and saturation. I'm looking at you Outdoor Photography magazine. Just because the slider goes to 100 doesn't mean that you have to use that slider. I love how the leaves are so delicate.
One post for two holidays.
Leica M and 35mm 2.0
I have been busy but I decided to get back on the blogging bandwagon. We were shopping at the mall and I was facing away from the fountain and started to get wet as the display started. I just pre-exposed and focused then spun around and fired off a frame. This was what was waiting for me.
Better than most of the stuff in museums today.
Leica M (240) with 35mm 2.0
There were lots of people walking by and no one took a second look at this window. I like photographing subjects that are abstract.
Walking around at the mall in Newport Beach, CA.
Leica M (240) with 35mm 2.0
This image is not what it seems. You are actually looking straight up. This is the side of a building late in the day but given a lack of the surroundings it is not what it seems. I stood next to the building looking straight up and under-exposed. Notice composition. The shadow from the lower left leads eye into frame to the pole in the center. Second pole mirrors the first. Careful to keep detail in the bright area at the top. Also notice the base at the center pole is bright not black, helps with separation in the pole, repeats white lines, and makes the dominate shadow sharper.
Over at Asia Heartbeat, Arirang, there are videos showing Leica photographers at work.
Asia Heartbeat
There are some nice videos showing photographers at work in South Korea. My favorite two are about Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey. They are #16, Incheon and #15 Life in Oceans Embrace. Alex Webb is also a featured photographer. A video crew follows the photographer around watching them shooting and interacting with the locals. There are no photography tips but a lot can be learned by watching closely. Especially important is the interaction with the subjects. Most photographers could learn some important lessons to improve your photos, it's not about gear. The videos are promoting South Korea, a very beautiful country, and are marketing at the best.
Walking around the streets in Santa Monica.
Leica M6 and 50mm 2.0
Found a nice reflection in the building marker. The metal was silver and the bricks are red but the image is better as a monochromatic image. Although the sign is in deep shadow I was careful not to under expose and add grain to the image. Looking at the sign the bricks appear darker but the are a brighter red color so they photograph brighter than they appear. Film is Kodak Tri-X.
Leica M (240)
I understand Leica Gallery LA is having some financial problems. They have cut the position of gallery manager. I have met Annie Seaton a couple of times. I hope she lands on her feet quickly, it is difficult to get laid off and I wish her the best. The Leica Gallery is upstairs at the Leica Store in Westwood, LA. This is a Leica owned store. Makes me wonder about the sales at the store although there would be no connection between camera and art sales.
Taken at the mission in Santa Barbara, CA
Leica M6 and 50mm 2.0
I like to photograph quiet moments. There is enough detail to recognize the subject but not enough to be distracting. Notice the highlights are nearly the same on each pew. The top edge, small curves on the ends, diagonal highlights on the bench. Expose for the highlights and let the rest fall where it may. The short exposure latitude of Kodachrome helps.
I was going through my boxes and found this image. I have no idea where it was from.
Leica M6 and 50mm 2.0
This was taken in the 80's and the negative was incorrectly filed. I was traveling a lot back then and I don't remember taking this image. The sun is streaming between the trees and was illuminating the area where the rainfall makes a path down the mountain. My wife sees a teddy bear in the light area at the bottom. Similar to looking at clouds.
What a clean construction area.
Leica M 240 with 35mm 2.0
Nothing terribly interesting but a nice range of tones. That is me reflected in the door way, a la Vivian Meyer. After taking this image I turned around to a businessman who had been watching me. He said "Cool Shot" and walked away. Again, KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. The street shooter motto.