I’ve never favoured this colour palette, but you have to take my word for it: this shot did not work with my usual colour treatment and it did not work in B&W.
So vintage it is.
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Portrait
Face to Face.
Inspiration, Nikon, Portrait, Print, Street
↑Nikon D3 and Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AF-D @ f/11.
Kiss.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
(fatigued) Green Eyes.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait, Sports
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Twinkle in her eyes.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait, Sports
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Coaching in the rain.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait, Sports, Street(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Rapunzel.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
E – A portrait.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait, Teaching pointThe composition here works on a few levels (literally and figuratively).
I’ll leave it up to you to figure out why.
(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Son, Mom, Son.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait, Street(click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Getting Groomed.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Portrait(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH @ f/1.4.
Soccer trio.
Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports, The Beautiful Game
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
Magic Moment.
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Life's Little Moments, Portrait, SportsThis was going to be a simple profile shot, with the magic of twilight setting the mood.
And then, engrossed in the distant action, she suddenly pumped her fist as her face lit up — just as the shutter clicked.
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
Smile.
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, Sports(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
The Toss.
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Leica M3, Portrait, SportsShooting with film involves a bit of a leap of faith: you never know if you’ve nailed a shot until well after the fact.
(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.
H.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait, Street(please click on the image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Son, Mother, Daughter.
2013, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait, Teaching pointOne of the best ways to achieve good composition is to “fill the frame”.
↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
Friends, 1 – 5.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95, Photo Shoot, Portrait(Please click on each image to view at MAXIMUM size and sharpness)
↑All images: Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.
The kick (film).
2013, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid f/2 (1963), Portrait, Sports
↑Leica M3, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Leica 50mm Summicron Rigid @ f/2.8.
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This photo was chosen as a Leica Fotografie International (LFI) Master Shot:
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Prosophos 