Indian Elephant Originally uploaded by etrigan63 As I have two children (ages 10 & 7) our weekend social calendar is usually filled with birthdays. This weekend we attended one at the Miami Metrozoo. One of the other Dads was there with his Canon 5D + 500mm lens and I with my M8 + 75mm Color-Heliar. [...]
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Feb 01
Leica M8 Firmware 1.201 Test – Multiple Light sources
Firmware 1.201 Test – Multiple Light sources Originally uploaded by etrigan63 I went to a local mall today and looked for a shot that included multple light sources. I managed to find a fine example that combines daylight, fluorescent light and incandescent (halogen) light. The image is unadjusted other than a conversion from DNG to [...]
Jan 22
Buddha in New York
Buddha in New York Originally uploaded by etrigan63 A recent trip to New York City uncovered a large Buddha hidden inside of the trendy Asian restaurant Tao. The Buddha stands (sits) over 20 ft tall and has an ever-changing light show playing over it. In it’s base is a koi pond and the koi are [...]
Jan 18
Lonely Sentinels
Lonely Sentinels Originally uploaded by etrigan63 Camera: Leica M8 Lens: Zeiss ZM 50mm Planar f/2 Shutter speed: 32 sec Aperture: f/4 ISO: 160 WB: Auto File Format: DNG Post Processor: Adobe Lightroom 1.3.1 + Custom M8-AWB profile No other adjustments made. The lowlight capabilities of this camera (when coupled with an excellent lens) never cease [...]
Jan 16
A Matter of Perspective
A Matter of Perspective Originally uploaded by etrigan63 Black and white photography can bring stark contrast to even the most ordinary of objects. It’s proper use allows more artistic freedom than one would expect.
