Another old shot. This was taken in Denmark back in the 80’s with my good old FM2 and a Sigma 28mm (Remember when they made manual focus lenses?)on some Kodak T-Max film which I developed myself. When you read this. I’ll be in Denmark for a weekend visit. So this is quite apt.
Have a nice weekend everyone :0)
The title says it all.
Somebody’s pride and joy is now abandoned and left to rust in peace. Or should that read to pieces?
One that got away from my trip to the Netherlands. I like to re-visit shots. I find that by doing this that I haven’t been swayed in my opinion by my mood at the time.
I took this shot while visiting a friends farm where they raise Charolais cattle.This is a close -up cropped shot. Taken with my Leica M9P and the Summicron 90mm f2.0 ASPH lens I have which is a little underused . However is my go to portrait lens. I decided to crop quite heavily with the eye as an anchor point to give the shot more impact. I think I have achieved what I wanted to do. I would be nice to read what you think dear reader.
Enjoy your Christmas or just enjoy the time off. Thanks for 2014
Another shot taken on my recent trip to York in the UK. These guys really made a great noise. I loved the guys on the rights hair.
Firstly let me explain the title for those not in the know. “Skin and Blister” is Cockney rhyming slang for Sister. Meet my Big sister Eunice.
I find you have to work at getting a relaxed shot of people even if it’s people you know well. This time I think I nailed it. There was lots of light from behind streaming through the windows of the café. I took the camera and metered away from the light . As it turnrd out I got the shot I wanted 1st time . The lightmeter on my Leica maybe a simple centre weighted type but if you know how to use it it’s easy to adjust for such scenes..
Try some portraits this weekend. If you are shy ask people you know to pose for you. Have a great weekend
Leica M9P
Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH
Post in Silver Efex Pro 2.
Now I’ll admit that Landscape shots are not what I’m good at. Those nice shots you see on chocolate boxes are great. With mine you’d have to give the chocolates away free. I have a mate who takes the most stunning landscapes. We live in Norway so it can’t be that hard..can it? Well for me I’ve never cracked the code properly. I’ve read all the hints and tips, all the composition guides, waited for the light to be dramatic, and come home with nothing too exciting. I think Landscape is just not my thing.
However having said that I do get the occasional shot that is worth a second glance like this one of the Sand buried church in the North of Denmark. Taken in late afternoon with my Nikon D800 and 24-70 lens then tweaked in Silver Efex Pro2.
I’ll just have to keep practicing :0)
I’ve let my lighter side win me over yet once more.
Back in the Eighties I was on a visit to London. I was on my way to visit “Grays of Westminster” For those that don’t know It’s a Nikon only camera shop. On my way there, my way was blocked by police making a human cordon for a Miners demo march. I mingled with all the press photographers raised my Nikon FM2 shouted “oi ” and this Policeman turned around and looked at me as if to say “I got your number sonny Jim!” However what makes the shot for me is where he has is hands.
Camera Nikon FM2
Lens Nikon E 100mm F2.8
Film Ilford XP2.
scanned from paper copy and adjusted with Silver Efex Pro 2
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