alansoon
Established
Friends,
It's been a while since posted my last gallery. I finally got some shooting done last month on a trip to Hoi An in Vietnam. You'll find the gallery here:
http://monsoonphoto.net
Your critiques, comments and questions are welcomed.
And since this is a photography forum, here are some technical notes on tools used:
- Leica M3
- Leica M2
- CV 40/1.4
- CV 21/4.0
- Kodak 400TX, souped in HC-110
Thanks for looking.
It's been a while since posted my last gallery. I finally got some shooting done last month on a trip to Hoi An in Vietnam. You'll find the gallery here:
http://monsoonphoto.net
Your critiques, comments and questions are welcomed.
And since this is a photography forum, here are some technical notes on tools used:
- Leica M3
- Leica M2
- CV 40/1.4
- CV 21/4.0
- Kodak 400TX, souped in HC-110
Thanks for looking.
alansoon
Established
Thanks for the encouragement again Trevor.
I still have the CV 35/2.5 (in both Mk I and II versions). Those are excellent all-rounders.
I don't remember if you have the 40/1.4 as well. I'm starting to feel it's a much better potrait lens than an all-round shooter. I can't explain why -- it just feels completely different. The 35/2.5s are definitely sharper and crisp, but don't deliver the same personality.
I still have the CV 35/2.5 (in both Mk I and II versions). Those are excellent all-rounders.
I don't remember if you have the 40/1.4 as well. I'm starting to feel it's a much better potrait lens than an all-round shooter. I can't explain why -- it just feels completely different. The 35/2.5s are definitely sharper and crisp, but don't deliver the same personality.
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ruben
Guest
Thank you Alan, you are a fine person letting us to see both your subject and your fine soul.
alansoon
Established
Thank you Ruben. You just made my day.
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Simon Larbalestier
Guest
Alan
great shots! seeing as you used the single coated 40/1.4 i'm going to post a link to your site on a thread that has been ongoing on this forum for a few day if you don't mind?
Simon
great shots! seeing as you used the single coated 40/1.4 i'm going to post a link to your site on a thread that has been ongoing on this forum for a few day if you don't mind?
Simon
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Peter
Guest
Like this shot alot. A fine capture of the character of the location. 
alansoon
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Simon: Sure, go right ahead.
Peter: Thanks!
Peter: Thanks!
oftheherd
Veteran
Great shots. I was particularly bemused by number 16 in the Saigon series. It looks like a barber shop with an ear cleaning? If so, that is sure different from places I was at. You might find a guy with a small hole in the wall for a shop, or it might be a guy who stopped by on a motorcycle. And he didn't have a white frock, nor use a light to see better. Ear cleaning was done by feel only, thank you! Out of 4 years, I only spent 6 months in Saigon. Most of my time was in smaller places, mostly around villages.
Thanks for the memories.
Thanks for the memories.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Very inspiring. Thank you.
aad
Not so new now.
Thank you for sharing this gallery. I enjoyed it very much.
It shows that to have a lot of interesting pictures, one should have an interesting life! I'm inspired.
It shows that to have a lot of interesting pictures, one should have an interesting life! I'm inspired.
alansoon
Established
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind comments.
darkkavenger
Massimiliano Mortillaro
Wonderful photos of Saigon!
