Cloud Gate “The Bean” series – 4

I’m sure you are getting tired of Cloud Gate shots. This is my last in the series and also my favorite. This was taken with my Leica M9-P and 21mm super elmar. What I like about it is the amount of detail in the buildings (click on picture to see full-size). The 21mm super elmar was built for sharpness from corner to corner and this image is a perfect example of it.

series 1

series 2

series 3

ISO 1/125s f3.4 21mm super elmar (7 exposure HDR, edited with Photomatix, PS6, & Aperture)

 

Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) series

I didn’t just take pics of the “The Bean” with my Olympus OM-D, I also shot with my Leica M9-P and 21mm super elmar.

This shot is not a HDR and was shot handheld.  The shot is slightly cropped so that I could remove my self from the picture.  I was attempting to get the original sky and the reflected sky to blend.

1st shot from series

ISO160 1/60s f3.4 21mm super elmar

On the go

Recently I purchased Leica’s new 21mm super elmar.  All I can say is WOW!  The sharpness and minimal distortion is phenomenal.  Last, I love using “zone focusing“.  I just set my aperture and shooting distance and I’m ready to go.  If you set your aperture to f/8 (has to be a sunny day) and shooting distance to 5 feet, anything beyond 3 feet will be in focus.

This shot was taken from the hip.  This guy was definitely on the go.

ISO 160 1/250 f/8 21mm super elmar

Keep Going

I have been extremely busy the past few weeks.  When that happens unfortunately the first thing that has to be put on the back burner is the website.  Don’t worry though, I still find time to take pictures.

I had the opportunity to take a few pictures while in Dallas.  I never know when I go to these meetings if I will have the time to shoot but I try as much as possible.  This picture was taken with my new Leica 21mm Super Elmar.  When focused, the images are razor sharp.  It’s very compact and very easy to use.  Anyway, I was shooting from the hip while walking trying to catch people in motion.  I think I accomplished what I was looking for?

ISO 400 1/45 f/3.4 21mm super elmar

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