The storm (Cinematic).

2012, Inspiration, Leica 135mm Tele-Elmar f/4 (1966), Print

Playing in somebody’s life, near you.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 135mm Tele-Elmar f/4 @ f/5.6.

(Abs)tract.

2012, Inspiration, Portrait, Print, Zeiss ZM 21mm f/2.8 T* Biogon

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↑Leica M9 and Zeiss ZM 21mm @ f/2.8.

Classic.

2012, Inspiration, Konica Hexanon 60mm f/1.2, Portrait

Notice once again the composition: her arms are forming a Strong Diagonal (it’s a bent diagonal, but rules are meant to be bent and/or broken ;)).

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↑Leica M9 and Konica Hexanon 60mm @ f/1.2.

Lounging, Part 1 of 2.

2012, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait

On a cold, cold February afternoon.

She’s growing up fast. To see how she looked only six weeks ago, please click here.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.

Eye contact.

2012, Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4, Portrait

Connecting, for just a split second.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summilux FLE @ f/1.4.

The piano tuner, Part 3 of 3.

2012, Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summilux (Canada 🇨🇦) f/1.4, Portrait

Parts 1 and 2 of The Piano Tuner series may be found here and here.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 75mm Summilux @ f/1.4.

Packed like sardines in a tin can (1 & 2).

2012, Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4

It’s unusual for me to post two versions of an image, but this time I couldn’t decide.

—Peter.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summilux FLE @ f/1.4.

Riding on the metro (cinematic).

2012, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4, Print, Teaching point

I’ve previously written about achieving simplicity in one’s images, and of finding inspiration in the little moments.

Here’s an example of both.

This image was captured on the way back from work. The seats had just emptied of passengers and the train was sitting still for a few minutes with its doors wide open. I became aware of a movement to my left and looked to find the pages of a discarded newspaper fluttering with the air current.

The simplicity of the scene was beautiful, as was the illumination provided by a single incandescent lamp from just outside the window — like a spotlight.

I raised the camera to my eye and clicked the shutter.

Soon after, the seats quickly filled up, the newspaper was taken away, and the doors closed.

The moment had come and gone.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summilux FLE @ f/1.4.

Urban romance 1 & 2.

2012, Inspiration, Portrait, Voigtländer 40mm f/1.4 Nokton

Maybe.

It turns out, their conversation was not about love — they were discussing the financial markets.

Still, I’m going to let the body language speak for itself.

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↑Leica M9 and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm @ f/1.4.

Customized post-processing service (Email).

Inspiration, Teaching point

I’ve just introduced a Customized Post-Processing Service via Email.

If you like the way I digitally post-process my images and would like for me to work on some of yours, please read more about my service here.

Now, I can’t work miracles, but I promise I will try to improve or enhance your images to the best of my ability.

—Peter.

Pole position.

2012, Inspiration, Teaching point, Voigtländer 40mm f/1.4 Nokton

This is a grab shot, taken yesterday during one of my Practical Photography – Teaching sessions.

At the time, I was discussing the importance of Strong Diagonals in images, as well as the importance of pre-focusing to nail shots like these at wide Apertures — in this case f/1.4.

Fortunately, this woman walked by, allowing me to illustrate the above points, as well as allowing me to demonstrate the importance of capturing an ambulating figure in mid-step.

And yes, this image was taken with the lovely little Voigtländer 40mm Nokton 40/1.4 — an extremely underrated lens.

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↑Leica M9 and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm @ f/1.4.

Thanks Matt!

Inspiration, Teaching point

Matt signed up for one of my one-on-one teaching sessions a few weeks ago and I had the pleasure of meeting him this morning. During our two hour walkabout, we discussed photography and did some shooting. Oh yes… I tried to pass on some photographic pearls of wisdom too :).

Thanks Matt and have a safe flight this afternoon!

[Just a reminder, if you’re interested in a practical, one-on-one photography teaching session, please have a look here, or contact me here].

—Peter.