Interviewed by Andy Gemmell.

Inspiration, Q&A

I was honoured to be interviewed by Andrew Gemmell.

The interview is here.

Thanks Andrew!

—Peter.

The Runner (prelude to Santa).

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4, Leica M8 (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Sports, Street

This race took place yesterday in Toronto, before the Santa Claus Parade.

He won by a large margin.

It was quite the day… many smiles and snowflakes.

—Peter.

Birthday Giggles… oh no!

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Life's Little Moments, Portrait

Last year, she messed-up on blowing out the only candle on her cake, and then burst into an uncontrollable fit of laughter.

This year, there were 10 candles, so… no pressure 🙂

Here she is during one of her many attempts.

(The giggles…oh those giggles)

Her friends resumed eating.

It went on for a while.

—Peter.

The Beautiful Game – Mischievous.

Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summarit f/2.5, Leica M8 (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game

Summer.

Film, Inspiration, Kodak Portra 400, Mamiya 7/7II, Mamiya 80mm, Portrait

It started snowing here last week. It’ll be a long time before we get back to this…

The Journey (September 14, 2008).

Favourite, Inspiration, Life's Little Moments, Nikon, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8, Nikon D3, Portrait

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.”

—Hans Christian Andersen.

Congratulations Mark!

Inspiration

Some well-deserved recognition for a friend of this site, and my friend-in-real-life, Mark for receiving the Mark of Excellence in the “I Shot It” Child Photo Competition for his hauntingly beautiful photograph Cross-Country.

Congratulations Mark!

—Peter.

Baseball in the Backyard.

Film, Inspiration, Kodak Portra 400, Mamiya RZ 110mm F/2.8, Mamiya RZ67 Professional Pro II, Portrait, Sports

The Beautiful Game, in motion and up close.

Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game

Suspended.

Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summarit f/2.5, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Sports

Hockey Girl, in action.

Hockey, Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summarit f/2.5, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Q&A, Sports, Street, Teaching point

This was photographed through the arena glass and under poor lighting, using the Leica M9/M-E and 75mm Summarit (see my review here). Not exactly “sports gear” but good enough to get this shot of my daughter.

Technical considerations:

f/2.5 | 1/350 sec | ISO 1250
The DNG file was “pushed” two stops in LR for an “effective” ISO of 5000.
White balance was manually set during post-processing.

—Peter.

Autumn.

2014, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE f/1.4, Leica M8 (CCD Lives!), Portrait

East of Eden.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Leica M8 (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Teaching point

Looking for my Open Letter to Leica?

Inspiration, Q&A

Help bring back an updated CCD sensor to a future Leica M camera!

My Open Letter to Leica is here.

(over 300 photographers have signed it, so far…)

—Peter.

All the wrong signs.

Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summarit f/2.5, Leica M8 (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Street, Uniform

AcuityColorGrain, a documentary film.

Guest Post, Inspiration

I am pleased to announce that the work of fellow photographer (and friend of this site) Aaron C. Greenman, will be featured in a documentary film. The film is scheduled to be released by the end of 2015.

The trailer can be found here.

Congratulations Aaron!

—Peter.

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