Dining on the Sidewalk

The blog post titled “The crack-cocaine of the Leica world” is a short article analyzing a street photograph taken in San Francisco with a Leica M8 camera and a Cosina-Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical lens. The author describes how a trip to the bank machine turned into an opportunity to see and photograph the city,… Continue reading Dining on the Sidewalk

Elderly woman

The Leica camera, a high-end brand with a cult following in the photography world, has often been compared to the addictive nature of crack cocaine. Its loyal following encompasses both professional and amateur photographers alike who appreciate its high-quality craftsmanship and unique features. One such feature is its rangefinder-style focusing mechanism, which allows for a… Continue reading Elderly woman

Crazy Marie

Blogged in The Woodwork: Why dSLR (and not a pocket camera)? Nuts Marie Tully’s, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California Leica M8, Cosina-Voigtländer NOKTON 50mm f1.1 Aperture (raw great tuning, vignette), Photoshop (trim & trim), nik Dfine, nik Coloration Efex Pro 3. (get rid of colour cast, dynamic skin softener), Kabuto Graphic Resources (eyes & enamel… Continue reading Crazy Marie

Scolding Veronica

Blogged in The Woodwork: Delicate Dementia Scolding Veronica Citizen Spaces, South of Market, San Francisco, California Leica M8, Cosina-Voigtländer NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical 1/16 sec, iso 320, 35mm (47mm) LaughingSquid Very last Minute Un-Vacation Get together at Citizen Areas I like candids. You can see Kurt recognized me in this shot. Posted by tychay on… Continue reading Scolding Veronica

White balancing cap

Blogged in The Woodwork: How (I obtained a package) dSLR [The entry kit dSLR Part 5] White balancing cap South of Market place, San Francisco, California Olympus E-P2, Lumix G Vario Hd 1:4–5.8/14-140 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Adobe Camera Uncooked, nik Sharpener Professional (uncooked presharpen), Topaz DeNoise, Kubota Picture Equipment (hawaiian punch) 1/13sec @ ƒ4.5, ISO2500,… Continue reading White balancing cap