Leica M Monochrom: best pics

[Vince Lupo]

I do not go oft through this thread because ...I do not need another camera and this thread could be dangerous !

But I have to say that when I visit this thread I find beautiful images, strong and interesting both form the pure visual aesthetic and the content.

Congrats to everyone posting photos here!

robert

Many thanks for the words of encouragement Robert!

 

[Peter_S]

Don't think there's any way to improve upon this shot. A real beauty.

Thank you, Vince!
Interestingly, I took and edited that image in December 2017. I always thought "it`s good but something is off, missing". Well, going from 3:2 to 16:9 ratio was the key!

 

[airfrogusmc]

 

[filmtwit]

 

[DwF]

It's nice stopping in here....while my MM sits in the closet waiting for it's turn in the rotation -this inspires me! Anyway really fine work here as always.

David

 

[Vince Lupo]

Just picked up a 125mm f/2.5 Hektor lens. Really a neat lens in its design.

When I got it I thought the focus was really weird -- if you look at this shot you'll see what I mean:

Wide open at f/2.5 on the Monochrom 246:

125 Hektor Test1 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

It almost looked like something from a 1930's Summar or a 73mm Hektor wide open. Plus it didn't want to focus at infinity. I sent it to the Camera Wiz himself, Frank Marshman, and he gave it the overall spit'n'polish. At first he couldn't figure out why it was focusing the way it was. But he finally came to the conclusion that perhaps - just perhaps - the rear element had been installed backwards by a previous repair person. He tried that and.....


125 Hektor Test2 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

Yeah just a bit of a difference! So now the lens focuses perfectly, infinity is now where it should be, and all is right with the world. Of course the photos are likely going to be a lot more boring than when the rear element was backwards!

 

[swatch]

28.07.2019 Hong Kong Victoria Harbour at evening ( 50 lux pre-asph with orange filter )

http://[url=https://flic.kr/p/2gKphFo]20190728-L1137971 by Vincent Lo, 於 Flickr[/URL]

 

[Vince Lupo]

Sticks by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

Monochrom CCD, MS-Optical Zeiss 35mm F3.5 Tessar.

Love this One Nigel.... so gooood !

 

[helen.HH]

Georgia, Caucasus.
M246, Heliopan orange filter, Voigtländer Ultron f/1.8 21mm.

Wonderful , Sublime !

 

[helen.HH]

Using a red filter to enhance contrast . . I liked the reflections in the restaurant window on the left.
MM1, M-Rokkor 28. The Hague NL

I would keep working with the red filter... Lovely contrast
Beautiful gradation of tonal range, yummy good Alberti !

 

[helen.HH]

One from the Backyard by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

Beautiful portrait of the Mrs You posted earlier (that ‘freakscene complimented in post 5087)
And
This SP is Great too !

 

[Vince Lupo]

Many thanks Helen - I do appreciate it!

 

[Vince Lupo]

Working remotely at our Canadian wilderness property -- not sure if these are too dark, too contrasty or not, but we'll give it a try. I'm sure I'll have to work on them again when I'm back in front of my large screen computer.

All taken with the wonderful 35/2 goggled V1 Summicron, all at about f/2.8:


New Grey Owl2 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


New Grey Owl1 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Frontenac2 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Frontenac1 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Grey Owl Tall Grass by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Birdwatching Riley by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Grey Owl Friends by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Crow Lake Schoolhouse by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[Vince Lupo]

Still on the road. With the goggled 35/2 Summicron V1 wide open.

Now I know why this is my favourite lens.


Blacksmith's Apprentice 2019 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[Alberti]

A study of subtle shades of black and white

Downtown Rotterdam. MM1

 

[Alberti]

All that was left over was a paw sticking out

Near Amsterdam. MM1 + Nik

 

[Alberti]

The Hague, NL.
MM1 + M-Rokkor lens

 

[Vince Lupo]

Another one with the goggled 35/2 Summicron, wide open, ISO 1250.


Blacksmith's Apprentice 2019 #3 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[DwF]

Maple Beach at Point Roberts Wasington

Maple Beach at Point Roberts Wasington

The negative tide causes a "dry dock" for the resident's boats here. Please click on image to enlarge.

28mm Elmarit v4