This photo was chosen as a Leica Fotografie International (LFI) Master Shot.
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Leica M9 and 35mm Summarit @ f/2.5.
Portrait
The teacher and the pupil.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitThe lesson: how to ride a bike.
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Both images taken with the Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Her 1st birthday party.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, PortraitAll dressed up, and somewhere to go.
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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
The kiss.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitAnd a warm embrace on a cool evening.
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Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Coming off the field.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait, The Beautiful GameIn the twilight.
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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Fenced.
Favourite, Inspiration, Leica 75mm Summilux (Canada 🇨🇦) f/1.4, LFI Master Shot, PortraitA little moment, gone in a second.
This photo was chosen as a Leica Fotografie International (LFI) Master Shot.
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Leica M9 and Leica 75 Summilux @ f/1.4.
“First we’d climb a tree…”
Inspiration, LFI Master Shot, Portrait, Voigtländer 35mm f/1.2 Nokton“First we’d climb a tree and maybe then we’d talk
Or sit silently and listen to our thoughts.“
—Tragically Hip, Ahead By A Century.
This photo was chosen as a Leica Fotografie International (LFI) Master Shot.
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Leica M9 and Voigtländer Nokton 35mm @ f/1.2.
The dance of play.
Inspiration, Leica 50mm Summicron f/2, Leica 75mm Summilux (Canada 🇨🇦) f/1.4, PortraitThe way children move when they play – it’s like a beautiful dance.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summicron @ f/2.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 75mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 75mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
Meeting her little sister.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, PortraitBefore she arrives.
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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
The piñata.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitThe focus is on her eye.
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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
R – portrait 1 and 2.
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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
The pirates.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitTotally in character, but not so fierce.
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Both images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
“The lost puppy.”
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitThis is method acting at its best.
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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
The big yawn.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, PortraitAnd two big smiles.
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Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
The summer walk.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitThe summer walk – a story told in five parts.
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All photos taken with the Nikon D3S and the Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2 (images 1, 2 and 4) and @ f/4 (images 3 and 5).
Aware.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, PortraitShe is totally aware.
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Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
It’s her party.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, PortraitShe actually had fun, despite some mandatory hair adjustments.
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Both images taken with the Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Swing! (revisited).
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, PortraitI’m posting these as part of my ongoing showcase of the NIkkor-NOCT 58mm/1.2 lens.
Admittedly my “hit” rate on these is low (for example, I’ve completely missed focus on the 2nd image), but catching the expression of happiness makes it all worthwhile.
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All images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Prosophos 