Grains of sand.

Luiz Paulo emailed me yesterday (see message below) and, after clicking on his links, two of his images caught my eye and made me think, “I wish I had taken that” — which is the highest form of praise I can convey to a fellow photographer.

In fact, these two images are so in keeping with my personal philosophy of capturing the beauty of Life’s Little Moments, that I was inspired to create this, the inaugural:

Guest Post of Life’s Little Moments,

by Luiz Paulo:

Hi Peter.

May I introduce myself: my name is Luiz Paulo, and I’m from Brazil.

I’d like to humbly say your work is so great and inspiring that it has encouraged me to use a range finder system to capture “Life’s Little Moments“, like you say. Being a father of a young child, I know it wouldn’t be an easy task (by technical issues which you certainly know better than I do). On the other hand, it’s not so difficult as I’d supposed — and the results are better than I could expect.

I think you have a special site where great ideas can emerge. Congratulations on your nice work.

If it doesn’t bother you, please check out my last photos at LFI Kids Category and LFI M9 Master Shots (I’m registered as “furia”).

All the best,

Luiz Paulo

Dear Luiz,

What a wonderful message to receive! Thank you so much.

I think you truly understand what it means to capture “Life’s Little Moments” and it’s obvious your beautiful daughter has served as a wonderful inspiration for you.

I enjoyed viewing all of your images, but I would have to say the two images I’ve posted here are my favourites. There is something very “poetic” about them and I congratulate you for having captured them with such visual eloquence:

↑Happy Birthday, (c) Luiz Paulo [Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH].

↑Untitled, (c) Luiz Paulo [Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH].

Once again, thank you Luiz!

—Peter.

Looking up, poolside (Part I).

2012, Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summilux (Canada 🇨🇦) f/1.4, Life's Little Moments, Portrait, Sports, Teaching point

This is one of those moments that works. The moment before and the moment after just didn’t measure up, despite having identical lighting, composition, and subject matter.

So, what’s the difference? It’s her. It’s her head tilt and accompanying expression… the spark that illuminated her face the moment the camera shutter was released.

It’s an example of what I’ve previously referred to as one of Life’s Little Moments.

(please click on the image to view)

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

My “11 from 2011”.

Inspiration, Life's Little Moments

My 11 favourite images from 2011, with a couple of bonus images included.

—Peter.

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