And so it begins, for me at least. My little corner of the net, blog wise. I've posted on various forums over the years - auto and photo related. I tend to enjoy adding to discussions, and at times I'd like to think I actually know what I'm talking about :) But here - my thoughts will be photo related for the most part, specifically related to one of my preferred shooting styles - close to or wide open. I like the fast optics....really fast for the most part. I'm usually using a 35/1.4, 50/1.0, 85/1.4 and a 300/2.8 to get what I'm after. I'll gladly lug around a heavier lens to exploit the wide aperture and narrow depth of field.
My film cameras are Leica M bodies and a Nikon F3HP and for the DSLR's - I use Nikon bodies, the big ones. I've been using pro cameras for years at this point and the weight & ergonomics have never bothered me. In fact, I think they allow me to shoot at slower shutter speeds due to the balance. Being that I enjoy shooting at dusk and later, this is a key factor for me along with the speed of the lenses.
For anyone who finds themselves here, I hope that you can pick something up from my thoughts and images.
The intro image here was taken with a Leica 180/2.0 Summicron. An absolutely stunning lens in every regard, with the exception of it's weight. When i got the chromes back - I realized I had sort of stumbled upon a look I really liked. I knew taking the shot, that my narrow depth of field might yield some interesting results, but this was more than I expected. It provided me with a new direction to pursue in my personal photography and in turn, my professional work as well. And in thinking about it, I realize that over the years I have had certain images that represent major turning points in my vision and growth as an artist. And that's a good thing for sure....
My film cameras are Leica M bodies and a Nikon F3HP and for the DSLR's - I use Nikon bodies, the big ones. I've been using pro cameras for years at this point and the weight & ergonomics have never bothered me. In fact, I think they allow me to shoot at slower shutter speeds due to the balance. Being that I enjoy shooting at dusk and later, this is a key factor for me along with the speed of the lenses.
For anyone who finds themselves here, I hope that you can pick something up from my thoughts and images.
The intro image here was taken with a Leica 180/2.0 Summicron. An absolutely stunning lens in every regard, with the exception of it's weight. When i got the chromes back - I realized I had sort of stumbled upon a look I really liked. I knew taking the shot, that my narrow depth of field might yield some interesting results, but this was more than I expected. It provided me with a new direction to pursue in my personal photography and in turn, my professional work as well. And in thinking about it, I realize that over the years I have had certain images that represent major turning points in my vision and growth as an artist. And that's a good thing for sure....
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