This image contains no less than two compositional techniques I’ve previously discussed: a strong diagonal and symmetry.

They are important because they add harmony and balance to the photo.

(I’ll leave it to you to find their presence here.)

—Peter.

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↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95.

Yesterday, I posted the image Father Figure, which was taken with the Leica Noctilux f/0.95.

I know many of you — in addition to being interested in viewing photographs taken with the Noctilux f/0.95 — are also interested in the technical aspects of this lens.

So, I’ve decided to display the central portion of the Father Figure image at 50% and 100% magnification.  Note that the photo was shot at f/0.95, at the minimum focusing distance of 1 meter, and therefore any conclusions you draw should be considered in the context of this aperture and distance.

First the 50% crop…

I’ve chosen the 50% crop because it nicely displays the quick — but extremely smooth — transition between the in-focus and the out-of-focus elements (I’ve used the word “rounded” to describe this exquisite rendering):

(please click on the image to view the large version)

↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95 (50% crop).

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Now the 100% crop…

I’ve chosen the 100% crop to illustrate the level of central sharpness available at f/0.95:

[Note: the point of focus was his right eye; minimum sharpening was added during post-processing.]

(please click on the image to view the large version)

↑Leica M9 and Leica Noctilux @ f/0.95 (100% crop, minimum sharpening).

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I hope you’ve found the above useful.

—Peter.