Member Mark Gowin

Hi David, I notice that the majority of the images you posted are from the zoom and only one from the 23mm. The zoom looks to be really good. So much so, the main reason for getting the 23mm would be for speed and smaller size. Of course, I bet the IQ of the 23mm is better than the zoom, but maybe not by a whole lot. What are your thoughts.

Well done Al. I am interested in the Leica T for those times I don’t want to carry the S2.

David, wonderful image. I agree that sharpness is not important in this case. Peter hit the nail on the head with respect to color, light, and mood. Diffraction at f32 will surely soften the image, perhaps that adds to the mood.

I only have the 35mm and have not tested the 45mm, but there is no issue with distortion with the 35mm. I suspect it will boil down to whether you would prefer an effective focal length of 28mm or 35mm.

I would give David, Josh, Peter or Kirsten (sp?) a call at Dale or Leica Store Miami and I bet they would send you both lenses to try (if…[Read more]

David,

I can’t tell much difference between the crop sections you posted other than the bottom one seems to have a little bit more contrast. The red stripes on the cross arms are darker and slightly more pronounced. Typically, I think of Zeiss as being more contrasty the Leica, but honestly I have no clue which is which in this case.

Mark

David, congratulations on your new lens and adapter. It is difficult to for me to discern any difference between the images at the web resolutions posted other than possibly one show a tad more contrast than the other. What are your thoughts based on the full size images. The Contax looks really good to me. I suspect that any difference between…[Read more]

Craig,

I really enjoyed your photos. I have been reviewing photos of Iceland for the last couple years now and researching for a trip to Icenland for myself. You have some images of the Iceland coastline on your website that I haven’t seen before and would like to see in person. Thank you for posting.

Mark

Jack,

Seeing the print laid flat with the lady standing behind it really demonstrates just how big it is. It will be considerably larger with the mat and frame. You will need a large wall to hang it on. It should look awesome though.

The cost of framing is a huge obstacle for large prints. I am guilty of getting my big prints done on…[Read more]

Jack, the large print looks great from hear. I can imagine just how good it looks in person. That was very nice of Joe to make the print for you. He is a very helpful person and a joy to go shooting with.

Hey Jack, that looks like a very good setup. Now, when are we gonna do another photo trip?

Scott997;4807 wrote: …In photography the addiction is speed just like cars. Faster lenses, faster sync speeds. I want more, more, and more!

I love this line. You should make this your tag line on your posts.

Thank you David. I thoroughly enjoy your model shoots and this model especially.

This is a passion flower. You did a good job of capturing its beauty.

You are absolutely right Jack. Thank you for posting one. About all I could capture today was rain so didn’t bother. Every year near 4th of July, the town I live in puts out thousands of american flags (similar to the one in your photo) along the median of the major streets. They have been doing it since I move here over 25 years ago and I am glad…[Read more]

I am impressed with your focusing skills with the Nocti. I know from experience that it isn’t easy nailing the focus point where you want it with that lens. The least amount of body sway or subject movement will throw it off due to the shallow dof.

So I see the model is wearing something reddish/pinkish in this latest crop whereas she is…[Read more]

Extremely well done David. Of course a beautiful model helps considerably. Thank you for the crop – it is much easier to see that the model has great eyes.

Interesting. You have me curious about what you may be photographing with this behind the scene look. Care to share more info?

David, thank you for the offer. I will take you up on it. However, I won’t be bringing the zoom cause I haven’t bought it yet. David was able to get a demo from Kelsey for the workshop but they are still scarce.

Please feel free to make us jealous with some more of your photo shoots.:D

Mark

Well done David. One of these days I will come to south Florida and come see you and your models rather than go to the Everglades. It’s no wonder you didn’t come to on the workshop – why go chasing beauty when it will come to you!

Thank you Roger. I wish you could have come along.