The Very Latest & Greatest Fun w/Digital M Images

[shtarka1]

Lloyd, Brilliant Color,Comp & 3D Feel!!!

 

[DavidE]

M9, 75 Lux, ISO 1000

Wow, what a wonderful portrait, Steve!

 

[DavidE]

Here are some from my trip back home for X'mas break.

That's a super set, Anthony. Love the contrast and overall processing.

 

[DavidE]

Here are a few of my visit to the bird sanctuary on Maui yesterday morning.

An excellent set of photos.

This is my favorite. I love how the framing of the bird (off-center to the right) pulls your attention to the left, where the bird is searching for food.

 

[DavidE]

Just killing some time at Costco this afternoon.

M8, Nocti f1.0, wide open.

Lloyd, that Nocti sure looks good wide-open.

You've really got the processing down for both the color and b&w. They look great.

I especially like this one. It has a nice gritty feel that somehow suits a Costco. Who would have thought that Costco stores would look the same all-over? :salute:

 

[DavidE]

"Curves" M9 35mm Cron ASPH

This one is very cool, Doug. Your processing brings out the massive size of the structures.

I'm enjoying your photos. Very inspiring. They remind me that I should just get out and find cool images around me, rather than waiting for another trip.

 

[DavidE]

Great image, David. I love the conversion and the spacing here. Thank you so much for the kind words. I am starting to consider putting a book together given the feedback that I have gotten....thanks!

+1 from me. Just as he said! :thumbup:

David,
As with my comments to Ashwin - beautifull renditions. I am just starting out and you folks have such great techniques and I want to learn more. Both you and Ashwin have a "look" that I would like to learn more about. Would you be able to share what RAW processor you are using for these - again especially for the B&W conversion?

David, great shot! Very nice composition.

David E, More Spectacular Views from Vegas!

Thanks Ashwin, Lloyd, RAM, Charles, and Steve.

RAM, I use Lightroom and run almost all the b&w images through Silver Efex Pro before making any adjustments in Lightroom. Similarly, I tend to run color images through Viveza 2 first.

 

[DavidE]

Two more from last month's Vegas trip.

The first was with the Voigtlander 12mm, while the second one with the 24 lux.

 

[Lloyd]

Two more from last month's Vegas trip.

The first was with the Voigtlander 12mm, while the second one with the 24 lux.

These are great, David. BTW, nice post on the Leica Camera Blog.

 

[DavidE]

Thanks Lloyd.

And thanks for the comment on the blog posting. I figured that was you since I don't know any other Leica-loving Lloyds. :salute:

 

[m_driscoll]

Anthony, Tremendous Detail,Contrast & Looks! Love the "Heavy Bag" & # 3!

Anthony: +1! Weather's a little different there then in Minneapolis. The bag and the fisherman are my favs. :thumbup:

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

Stunning portrait, Steve. This is what the lens was built for...and it sings for you!

Steve: +1! Bling-worthy! :thumbup:

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

Here are a few of my visit to the bird sanctuary on Maui yesterday morning. Those dang birds don't let you get close. All with the 90 ASPH; some heavily cropped.

Very nice all, cropping notwithstanding. I had a bird like that 3rd one once. Called her Pebbles.

+1! I like the birds and the hound. :thumbup:

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

Famous Forum-Mate!

Our fellow forum dweller, DavidE has an article on The Leica Camera Blog. Check it out HERE.

Nicely done, David.

David: Article, blog and gallery - nice stuff! :salute: Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

Just killing some time at Costco this afternoon.
M8, Nocti f1.0, wide open.

Lloyd: Nice "killing time" images. Excellent color and DOF. :thumbup:
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

Too many good (bad?) choices:

1. M9; 35mm f/1.4; 1/30s @ f/2; ISO 80

2. M9; 35mm f/1.4; 1/60s @ f/1.7; ISO 80

Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

A rework of one from last fall

M8, CV 21/4

WOW!!! I love this exposure!!!! Stunning!!!!not a HDR is it?
Just got back from meeting. My shooting schedule for next week doesn't look good at all. Gotta finish all my homework way ahead. I think I am going to be gone for awhile again. Hopefully will have some digital m photos to share.

Lloyd, Brilliant Color,Comp & 3D Feel!!!

Lloyd: +1! Beautiful color. Not from your front porch? :thumbup:

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[m_driscoll]

Two more from last month's Vegas trip.

The first was with the Voigtlander 12mm, while the second one with the 24 lux.

David: Really great! I'm curious, did you process these differently then your usual? Slightly grainier? :thumbup:

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[Lloyd]

Lloyd: +1! Beautiful color. Not from your front porch? :thumbup:

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

LOL. Thanks Matt. Not, not the front porch. But that mountain with the snow on it in the distance is the "front porch" mountain. I think that counts. :thumbup:

 

[DavidE]

David: Really great! I'm curious, did you process these differently then your usual? Slightly grainier? :thumbup:

Thanks Matt.

I'm using the same software as before (Lightroom 3 and Viveza 2).

I think what's different is that I'm more willing to live with some grain in a color photo, as long as grain isn't visible in other parts of the photo. I'm also experimenting with the noise reduction settings in Lightroom, which I hadn't done before.