Isn’t she gorgeous? I’m afraid I’ve just created an ‘alternative fact’, because this shot wasn’t taken with the new Nocti 75. No, I took it with an ordinary Nocti 50/0.95. Very bourgois indeed. Want to know which camera? Hmm, well, allright: the first version of the Leica T. Very, very unpractical in a setting like […]
Category Archives: Weekly Pic(k)s
A Leica workshop from a participant’s point of view
A few weeks ago I received an extensive review from David, an enthusiastic photographer who participated in a workshop, some time ago. If you’re in doubt whether a workshop is something for you, his honest review might help you out. I’ve added some of the shots that he took during the day, plus a few […]
Best of 2017 #10: John
‘One of the very few ‘family portraits’, because I always stand behind the camera. About one hour before sunset my wife and children were playing in the backyard of the farm where we stayed overnight. I noticed the long shadows, then I positioned myself in front of the sun and made this picture.’ ‘I like […]
Best of 2017 #6: Kristo
‘The photo is on Portra 160 with my Mamiya 6, while traveling California. I was at brunch at somebody’s house in Beverly Hills and while everyone else was chatting, I was exploring the morning light and the weird vibe of their tennis court.’ Kristo also included another picture. He says he is ‘notoriously bad at […]
The best of 2017 #5: Steve
I took this photo of my new kitty, Kumi, with a Leica X2. This is my best photo of 2017, because this resonates the most with my thought that photography at its best reflects who we are. I picked up Kumi the day after my mom died, and I had to confine her to the […]
The best of 2017 #4: Paul
Baie d’Ecalgrain near Auderville (Cotentin, Fr). Camera: M9-P, Summicron 35 vs IV, LR 6.
The best of 2017 #3: David
This picture I took in Antwerp while walking in a small shopping mall. The chihuahua seemed to be the sovereign boss of the shop, and had its own sort of throne. Respect! Taken with a Leica X (113) 100 ISO, 80th sec, F2
Best of 2017 #2: Vincent
I call my Leicas my soulmates and for a reason. They seem to transcend my inner feelings. This shot is a good example. I had to cope with some personal difficulties in 2017. As I was walking through Utrecht I noticed a pitch black bird sitting on top of a post. Silently, staring into the […]
Best of 2017 #1:Fin
The photo always brings a smile to my face. Happy kids, I couldn’t ask for more. Leica Q
A 2,58 dollar stabilizer for your Leica M
Daan, one of the readers of this blog, sent me a couple of pictures of his new stabilizer for his Leica M10. He writes: ‘When I need to hold the M for a prolonged period of time, this stabilizer offers a bit more comfort. During this time of the year I like to shoot mushrooms […]