Leica M Monochrom: best pics

[sojournerphoto]

That guy needs a bigger lens!

Dunno, I'm scared already

 

[fabio_rf]

Started to publish photos from the Notting Hill Carnival in London (last weekend), where I shot exclusively with the MM and Voigtlander 25mm f/4:


Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) - having a cuppa while observing the parade by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr


More to come soon.

 

[Rodchenko]

Interesting choice of event to shoot with the Monochrom, given the wonderful colours on display. Captures another side of it.

 

[fabio_rf]

Yes, that was the thinking. I've shot the Carnival for a few years now, and always ended up with most shots in colour. I thought it was time for a change. At least I won't get comments this year noticing how "colourful" the event is.

 

[MichaelToye]

Impressed by michael_toye, on Flickr

 

[xdayv]

Yes, that was the thinking. I've shot the Carnival for a few years now, and always ended up with most shots in colour. I thought it was time for a change. At least I won't get comments this year noticing how "colourful" the event is.

I don't mind either, the monochrom shots have their place, well done Fabio.

 

[Rodchenko]

Yes, I think it's very effective, because it subverts expectations, and highlights some shapes which might be a bit masked by splashes of colour.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Yes, that was the thinking. I've shot the Carnival for a few years now, and always ended up with most shots in colour. I thought it was time for a change. At least I won't get comments this year noticing how "colourful" the event is.

#2 and #4 are really nice. I think without the color it becomes more about the people.

 

[fabio_rf]

Thanks very much for the feedback, appreciate it.

I posted a few more today:



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) - the lollipop by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) - 'Smoking kills'/'Probably the best lager in the world' by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) - the kiss by fabiolug, on Flickr

 

[airfrogusmc]

 

[fabio_rf]

The different layers in the shot with 'Music/Art' are intriguing. Also the small face at the bottom right of the top section is a surreal touch in relation to the main subject.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Fabio...

I love the next to the last image in your last set.

 

[fabio_rf]

A few more Carnival frames with the 25mm:


Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr



Notting Hill Carnival 2013 - Adults Day (Monday) by fabiolug, on Flickr

 

[MichaelToye]

Unscrupulous Markets by michael_toye, on Flickr

 

[ironhorse]

Unscrupulous Markets by michael_toye, on Flickr

Very nicely done, Michael.

 

[airfrogusmc]

 

[xdayv]

another superb set ^^.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Dave.

 

[tbhv55]

Great set - my favourite being this one.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks.......