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Mom, I’m like you!

 Happy New Year everyone.  We just got back from visiting our family in Illinois.  It’s always enjoyable to go back but it’s also tiresome because we travel from place to place so that we can visit with everyone.

My goal with this blog in the new year is to continue to post 4-6 pictures a week and also write some reviews.  I may even step outside the camera world and comment on other electronic related items (I admit, I’m a huge computer and technology geek).

We were visiting my sister-in-law and her youngest got a stethescope for Christmas.  His mother is in the medical profession and I’m sure he will enjoy pretending he is like his mom.

ISO 160 1/90 f/1.4 -.33 exposure 50mm

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Hello

When I attended Steve Huff’s Photography Workshop, one of our assignments was to ask someone on the street if we could take a picture of them.  I think most would agree, this is not an easy thing to do.  Once you do it a few times, like most things, it becomes less awkward.  Probably, the best advice when doing this is to tell your subject why your taking their picture and try to carry a conversation with them for a few seconds to get them relaxed and comfortable with you.

This picture was taken of a lady waiting for the bus at Steve’s workshop.  She actually approached me inquiring why we were all taking pictures.  We talked for a few seconds and she allowed me to take this shot of her.

Leica M9 – ISO 250 1/2000 50mm summilux 

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Our Future @ 7 months

Tomorrow is Christmas, the first for my baby girl.  We know she will not remember this Christmas (probably won’t remember the next).  It’s going to be more exciting for mom, dad, and grandma but I’m sure she will get some enjoyment playing with all the paper and ribbons.

Last week Lyla turned 7 months.  She absolutely loves posing for pictures and as always, taking this picture was very easy.

P.S.  This shot was taken with my new Leica 28mm elmarit.

 Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Here is the post from her 6 month picture.

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Close up

Recently, I purchased the Leica 90mm Macro Elmar.  Leica 90mm Macro is the only macro lens currently made by Leica.  When you attach the Leica Macro adapter you can shoot within .5 meters from your subject.  Yes, with other dSLR’s you can shoot even closer but for the Leica M9 this is considered very close.

I purchased the lens not only for macro shooting but also for portraits.  Here is one of my first shots with the lens.  I think it turned out well?

P.S.  This image is un-cropped (if interested in seeing the full size let me know).

 

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