Leica M Monochrom: best pics

[airfrogusmc]

These photos form a project that I did documenting the situation of the Bedouin of Israel's Negev desert. Thousands live in unrecognised 'villages' (loose communities of extended families) spread throughout the desert. They lack the most basic services and the state is trying to move the population en-masse to cities and official villages.

It was entered for an international photography prize. It didn't win.

I travelled with my MM and M9 - an eye-opening experience. After converting to BW, the MM files were much nicer to work with, and much more forgiving.

I meant to comment yesterday. Good series with #s 4, 6 and the last one as real stand outs for me especially the last one!!!!

 

[urban_alchemist]

I meant to comment yesterday. Good series with #s 4, 6 and the last one as real stand outs for me especially the last one!!!!

Thanks

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[airfrogusmc]

Thanks

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Keep up the good work....

 

[airfrogusmc]

sump'm a little different for me

 

[jcrutcher]

90 mm Summicron ASPH


L1001817.jpg by rootbeer2004, on Flickr

35mm summicron V4


L1001774.jpg by rootbeer2004, on Flickr

 

[xdayv]

sump'm a little different for me

you should do this more often ^^

90 mm Summicron ASPH


L1001817.jpg by rootbeer2004, on Flickr

Jim I like this ^^ the 90 looks good.

 

[jcrutcher]

Thank you Dave!


50mm C-Sonnar, 3200 ISO


L1001977.jpg by rootbeer2004, on Flickr

 

[airfrogusmc]

50mm C-Sonnar, 3200 ISO
L1001977.jpg by rootbeer2004, on Flickr[/quote]

Nice Jim....

 

[airfrogusmc]

Another wonderful set Dave...

 

[fabio_rf]

Man and child, Zojoji Temple, Minato, Tokyo by fabiolug, on Flickr



Night view from Tapas Molecular Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Tokyo by fabiolug, on Flickr



Tapas Molecular Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Tokyo by fabiolug, on Flickr

 

[fabio_rf]

Harajuku people:


Harajuku people, Tokyo #1 by fabiolug, on Flickr



Harajuku people, Tokyo #2 by fabiolug, on Flickr



Harajuku people, Tokyo #3 by fabiolug, on Flickr

 

[jcrutcher]

Thank you Allen!
I've been meaning to ask you about your post processing. Your blacks are exceptional. Do you push the black point all the way to the left? And lastly what is your preference with the Shadow slider?

Jim

 

[jcrutcher]

Fabio, I saw the first photo with 2 girls and 1 guy on Flickr. Excellent shot, super clean and sharp. Which lens? Cute girls also!

Jim

 

[MichaelToye]

London Store front


Store Windows I by michael_toye, on Flickr

 

[airfrogusmc]

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thank you Allen!
I've been meaning to ask you about your post processing. Your blacks are exceptional. Do you push the black point all the way to the left? And lastly what is your preference with the Shadow slider?

Jim

Thanks Jim. I process first in adobe raw and the in CS4. I adjust to what I would think would be a good B&W print. Levels and or curves nothing fancy. I have both LR4 and Silver Efex but I really don't like either. I just prefer CS4.

 

[jcrutcher]

Thanks Jim. I process first in adobe raw and the in CS4. I adjust to what I would think would be a good B&W print. Levels and or curves nothing fancy. I have both LR4 and Silver Efex but I really don't like either. I just prefer CS4.

Thank you! I'll pull into Photoshop more and experiment

 

[airfrogusmc]

A few more from earlier

 

[fabio_rf]

Fabio, I saw the first photo with 2 girls and 1 guy on Flickr. Excellent shot, super clean and sharp. Which lens? Cute girls also!

Jim

Thanks Jim, I used the 50mm Sonnar 1.5 for that one. Japanese are so friendly and kind.

 

[xdayv]

Fabio, share more shots from Japan, they are nice!

Allen, the last photo is my fav - boy and girl!