The ice cream cone girl.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Portrait

A perfect match.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

Decay.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5

The inevitable plight of every physical thing.

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Both images taken with the Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

After the bath.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Portrait, Teaching point

Once again, the title says it all.

This is the second image posted today that was taken with the Leica 35mm Summarit – a lens that would not typically be considered as an ideal option for low light portraiture, but I find it quite versatile.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35 Summarit @ f/2.5.

Alex, cinematic.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Portrait

Alex, by the glow of the afternoon window light.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

You.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Portrait

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

Contemplating the next step.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5

He hangs on the verge of movement, contemplating the next step.

Photo taken at Union Station, Toronto.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica 35 Summarit @ f/2.5.

Toronto skyline.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Print

As it appeared at 17:43, August 25, 2011.

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Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

Ruler of the beach.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Port Elgin, Portrait

Despite wielding a threatening plastic shovel, she is a benign ruler.

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Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

Something happening.

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5, Teaching point

Posting photos with commentary – like I do on this blog – is new to me. I used to just post photos, free of my interpretation, because I believed the images should stand on their own merit. Interpretation would be left to the viewer.

I still believe that, but I’ve obviously softened my stance – hence this blog.

However, I’m posting this image, which I will leave hanging, unadorned by words (other than the title, “Something happening”).

I took it yesterday. Today I’ll leave the details up to you.

I’m curious as to what you dream up.

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Leica M9 and Leica 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.

“Love is better than anger…”

Inspiration, Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5

“My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.“

– Jack Layton (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011).

Chalk messages adorn the walls and pavement of Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall – an impromptu memorial in honour of Jack Layton.

If you wish to read more about Mr. Layton, see here.

RIP, dear Jack.