And a warm embrace on a cool evening.
(please click on the image below to view)
Nikon D700 and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Portrait
Coming off the field.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait, The Beautiful GameIn the twilight.
(please click on the image below to view)
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.
(please click on the image to view)
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.
(please click on the image to view)
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.
(please click on either image below)
↑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.
(please click on both images to view)
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.
(please click on the image to view)
Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
R – portrait 1 and 2.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait(please click on both images to view)
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.
(please click on any both images to view)
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.
(please click on the image to view)
Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
The big yawn.
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Photo Shoot, PortraitAnd two big smiles.
(please click on the image below to view)
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.
(please click on the images below)
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.
(please click on the image to view)
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.
(please click on both images to view)
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.
(please click on any of the images below to view)
All images taken with the Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Swing!
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT, Portrait, PrintOne of my favourites. Unbridled joy.
(please click on the image below)
Nikon D3S and Nikkor-NOCT 58mm @ f/1.2.
Her face in the window.
Inspiration, Konica Hexanon 60mm f/1.2, PortraitInside or outside?
Of reflections and introspection.
(please click on the image to view)
Leica M9 and Konica Hexanon 60mm @ f/1.2.
Jason and the Canadian Suit Drive.
Leica 75mm Summilux (Canada 🇨🇦) f/1.4, Photo Shoot, PortraitJason and his colleagues are bearing (almost) all of themselves in midtown Toronto for the 2nd Annual Canadian Suit Drive.
(please click on the images below to view)
Both images taken with the Leica M9 and Leica 75mm Summilux @ f/2 (1st image) and f/1.4 (second image).
