A few weeks ago, I posted My Top 25 Images of 2011.
Today I’m posting some of the other images I enjoyed creating in 2011, but didn’t include in the Top 25 for one reason or another.
As always, thanks for looking…
Taken during the 2011 Santa Claus Parade, in Toronto, Canada.
The Konica Hexanon 60mm f/1.2, when shot wide open on the M9, yields a unique visual imprint that I find quite interesting. It is, for example, quite different from what I get with the Noctilux f/1.0.
If anybody out there can articulate the differences, I’d be happy to read your thoughts. To view a small (and not-so-rigorous) comparison between these two lenses, please see here.
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↑Leica M9 and Konica Hexanon 60mm @ f/1.2.
I recently learned that I am featured in the December 2011 issue of Parallax!
Thank you to Jean Bardaji and Daniel Wiener of Leica Boutique for their very kind words… I am truly honoured!
If you would like to read the piece, please click here and scroll down to the middle of the page.
—Peter.
Just arrived home after a long overdue break and it sure feels great to be back!
I am very excited to resume my daily postings and respond to all of the emails and comments that arrived while I was gone. Of course, there will be lots of images to share.
Also, an unexpected surprise came to my attention while I was gone (see the next post above).
—Peter.
Starting tomorrow, I’ll be away until December 5.
During my absence, I won’t be posting any photos, so those of you subscribing to my email notifications will have a reprieve from, well, from me.
Stay well, and see you soon.
—Peter.
Every year, I try to choose my favourite images.
The process is rather arbitrary, and is heavily influenced by emotional considerations. Weeks later, I often look at my choices and second guess them.
Having said that, these are my favourite 25 photos from the past year.
(to view 25 more images that didn’t make the cut, please click here)
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Textures. Cold. And warmth.
Once again, taken with the very underrated Leica 35mm Summarit.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.
Of the highest order.
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↑Nikon D3 and Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AF-D @ f/4.
Here comes the cold
Break out the winter clothes
And find a love to call your own
You, enter you
Your cheeks a shade of pink
And the rest of you in powder blue…
– John Mayer, St. Patrick’s Day.
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↑Leica M9 and Voigtländer Nokton 35mm @ f/1.2.
Very early in the morning.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux f/1.0 @ f/1.0.
No, not a debate.
In my mind, there is no debate – there is no contest in fact.
When I look at my film shots, they are technically inferior to my digital ones. And most people who view my images always compliment the digital ones over the film ones.
Yet, I prefer my film images. When I look back at the moments I’ve captured, it’s the film shots that speak to me.
They somehow contain more truth.
In a box. With swagger. In style.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Noctilux f/1.0 @ f/1.0.
Finding comfort in the soft nooks and crannies of each other.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 75mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
Bejeweled with chrome and pearls of light.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux f/1.0 @ f/1.0.
Emphasizing his point.
The bandage? A shaving-related accident. 😉
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 75mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
The gentle glow is courtesy of the filtered window light… and her smile.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Noctilux f/1.0 @ f/1.0.
