bored on a Sunday, decided to blur cars in motion with my M11P and cron 35/2 version 4 (and by the way, I'm still loving that lens).
Originally my intention was to pan at the speed of the car so that it stayed in focus (that I came slightly to achieving in the last image), but then decided to go all out blur just for the artistry. But eventually I do want to learn how to pan keeping a moving subject in focus while blurring the background, such as bike riders.
On saturday I drove my Wife to Bologna to attend a business event, and then catch a flight back to the U.S. for two weeks. Since I was in town I decided to stop by and say hello to my friends at the Leica Store there, and by some of the new Leica Monopan film (surprisingly affordable). I got to the store 20 minutes before they returned from lunch so had to wait. I noticed this interesting corner across the street so positioned myself for a composition I liked and waited for interesting subjects to pass through. It is Italy so odds are high. In the few minutes I had, no one really special came by. But, still some with at lease a little interest. Anyway, the 4 images (there are probably 8 in total) here show his technique, so I thought some of you may find it interesting.
An afternoon of rain in Tucson with the Sun peaking out as the day was ending. I waited patiently at my spot ( flat rock that I often used as my stand platform) that I thought would light up- this type of light lasts maybe 30 seconds so when the moment is right. A beam of Sunlight lit my scene, Catalina mountains in background. Captured with Leica M11 EV1 and a 1966 build Leica rigid 50/2. My 60 year old rigid remains a favorite.
Two versions of the same setup from yesterday's outing. I can't decide which I prefer.
With the change to Daylight Savings time, and the sun getting higher in the sky I am finding many new photographic opportunities. I am 74 years old but have only just experienced living in my first Winter. I didn't like it so much. But, I am now experiencing living in my first Spring. Better for sure. Still for me, it is hard to beat perfect all year round when it comes to quality of life.
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Two versions of the same setup from yesterday's outing. I can't decide which I prefer.
With the change to Daylight Savings time, and the sun getting higher in the sky I am finding many new photographic opportunities. I am 74 years old but have only just experienced living in my first Winter. I didn't like it so much. But, I am now experiencing living in my first Spring. Better for sure. Still for me, it is hard to beat perfect all year round when it comes to quality of life.
M11 50mm Summilux.
I like this one, and couldn't resist making it monochrome
