They are lucky kids, and they know it.
And we are lucky parents, and we know it.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
—Peter.
Portrait
What Christmas is all about.
Inspiration, Nikon D810, Portrait, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ARTSort of.
—Peter.
Happy.
Inspiration, Leica - LHSA, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Sports
Sisters.
2016, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica - LHSA, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Portrait
The Wedding Guest.
2016, Inspiration, Leica - LHSA, Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4, Leica M9(P)/M-E (CCD Lives!), Portrait, Q&A, Teaching pointBrought to you by me, and the Leica M9 and 50mm Summilux ASPH f/1.4.
—Peter.
Christmas Catch/Lights.
Inspiration, Nikon D810, Portrait, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ARTCatch Light: a small spot of light reflected from a shiny surface (as from an eye in portraiture…)
—Merriam-Webster.
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The light outside — and inside — is pretty poor right now.
Still, the children always find a way to play.
To keep shining.
—Peter.
Happy 11th Birthday!
Inspiration, Nikon D810, Portrait, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART
Technical: These represent the first “test” shots taken with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART @ f/1.4.
“Mary” Christmas.
2016, Favourite, Inspiration, Lighting - Westcott Ice Light, Nikon 85mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Q&A, Teaching pointFocus is on the near eye.
—Peter.
We are diamonds.
2016, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Q&A, Teaching point
45.
2016, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Reader SmackdownHappy 45th, birthday girl.
Christmas Elf.
2015, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 24mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Q&A, Teaching pointTechnical: The Nikon 24/1.4G @ f/1.4, mixed lighting (predominantly window).
—Peter.
A Christmas Scene.
2015, Favourite, Inspiration, Lighting- Nissin i40 Compact Flash, Nikon 24mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, PortraitAt least, in our house.
Taken a few moments ago.
(Technical: f/6.3 | 1/250 | ISO 640)
—Peter.
Decorating the Christmas Tree, Part 2.
2015, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 24mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait
Decorating the Christmas Tree.
2015, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 24mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait‘Tis the season.
The Parade.
2015, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Q&A, Street, Teaching pointBefore anybody raises skin tone colour concerns, please be aware that she is wearing make-up.
—Peter.
Blue.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Q&A, Teaching pointThis image was taken at the same time as all of my other recently posted images, before I realized that my 58/1.4 lens was front-focusing.
The intended focus here was the near eye, but the actual focus ended up being on the front of the hat.
Still, I like this image.
(Andreas: the background buildings are the same yellow-ish buildings 🙂 )
—Peter.
Rider.
Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Street
Salvation.
2015, Favourite, Inspiration, Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, Nikon D810, Portrait, Q&A, Street, Teaching point, UniformFleeting expressions like this are rarely seen with our eyes but always perceived by our subconscious.
Photography has the power to suspend such moments for our leisurely contemplation.
It’s one of the qualities of this obsessive pursuit that I enjoy.
—Peter.
Prosophos 