W/NW Pic of the Week # 52

<p>Well at last our p.net calendar catches up at years end and the world didn't end...yet. So last chance to show your favorite pic. This week, we can share with up to 3 images each. How about a weeks favorite and then if you have a couple favorites for the whole year, can be repeats. You may want to take a couple days for your 2nd and 3rd pics to sort out your favorite yearly pics. I'll start off with a pic to celebrate either 2012 getting ready to fly away, or 2013 ready to take off. Contax G2 and 35mm Enjoy! and Happy New Year to all. Have enjoyed the craic and photography all year. <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8320874868_6aec75caee_z.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Happy New Year to all Leica/RF Forum members! It's great seeing everyones work each week.</p>

<p>Konica Auto S2, Tmax400</p><div></div>

<p>Here are a couple from this past year I liked</p><div></div>

<p>And one more...</p><div></div>

<p><strong>Steve Finishing a Banjo Neck</strong><br /><a title="Steve Finishing a Banjo Neck by Baisao, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8316908048_61bd572f34_c.jpg" alt="Steve Finishing a Banjo Neck" width="800" height="534" /></a><br /><em>Canon TL-QL / FL 2.5/35mm / 4x Yellow Filter / Delta 100 / DD-X (1+4) @ 12 min.</em><br /><a href=" /><br /><br />Click through to read the story...</p>

<p><strong>Workshop</strong><br>

<a title="Workshop by Baisao, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8317219794_b4653d5bf1_c.jpg" alt="Workshop" width="534" height="800" /></a> <br /><em>Canon TL-QL / FL 2.5/35mm / 4x Yellow Filter / Delta 100 / DD-X (1+4) @ 12 min.</em><br /><a href=" /><br /><br /></p>

<p><strong>Mainline and Razor Wire</strong><br>

<a title="Mainline and Razor Wire by Baisao, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8191769479_7430b5ed6e_c.jpg" alt="Mainline and Razor Wire" width="800" height="534" /></a><br /><em>Leica M6 'Wetzlar' / 50mm Summicron ver. IV / 4x Yellow Filter / Neopan ACROS 100 / DD-X (1+4) @ 9 min.</em><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/62496026@N03/">Flickr</a></p>

This week marks one whole year that I have been taking photos. When I began 2012 with a IIIc I knew virtually nothing

about film photography. I didn't even know how to operate the IIIc! I was motivated by the allure of a challenge (and I

have found it).

 

In the past year I have seen my photography improve. I began with cliche subjects like shoes hanging from telephone

lines and have graduated to cliche photos of old automobiles. My best photos have people in them yet I am too timid to

approach strangers for a photo. I started developing B&W this year and find it VERY gratifying. When a roll or frame gets

botched I have only myself to blame. Despite my improvement there is so much more to learn and to do!

 

I am grateful to all of the regular members of this group, without whom I never would have progressed as far as I have. I

enjoy your camaraderie, taste, and the benefit of your collective wisdom.

 

Thank you!

Before I post any pics I want to say that you have done and are doing a great Jo b. Thank you.

<p>Mahon, Minorca, Fuji x100...</p>

<p><a title="Mahon Festival, Minorca by stevedeer, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6186/6131087376_730f8f9fa8_b.jpg" alt="Mahon Festival, Minorca" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>

<p><a title="Mahon Festival, Minorca by stevedeer, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6061/6133103524_5773b3695c_b.jpg" alt="Mahon Festival, Minorca" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>

<p><a title="Mahon Festival, Minorca by stevedeer, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6193/6132414600_bfdca113e1_b.jpg" alt="Mahon Festival, Minorca" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>

<p>Mahon, Minorca, Fuji x100...</p>

<p><a title="Mahon Festival, Minorca by stevedeer, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6186/6131087376_730f8f9fa8_b.jpg" alt="Mahon Festival, Minorca" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>

<p><a title="Mahon Festival, Minorca by stevedeer, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6061/6133103524_5773b3695c_b.jpg" alt="Mahon Festival, Minorca" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>

<p><a title="Mahon Festival, Minorca by stevedeer, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6193/6132414600_bfdca113e1_b.jpg" alt="Mahon Festival, Minorca" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>

<p>Traveling during holidays with Leica MP and Fujifilm xX-Pro 1. There is plenty of film shots but they'll have to wait to be developed. In the meantime here are some non-Leica and non-RF shots. Happy New Year everyone.<br /> <br /> <a title="El Born by scurvy_knaves, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scurvyknaves/8305756045/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8084/8305756045_ae1d37c765_z.jpg" alt="El Born" width="640" height="419" /></a><br /> El Born, Barcelona<br /> <a title="El Supositor by scurvy_knaves, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8312185412_144909c5a6_z.jpg" alt="El Supositor" width="640" height="366" /></a><br /> Torre Agbar, Barcelona<br /> <a title="Pavelló Mies van der Rohe by scurvy_knaves, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8319359800_462b6b8e35_z.jpg" alt="Pavelló Mies van der Rohe" width="640" height="412" /></a><br /> Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, Barcelona</p>

<p>Orchard Rd, Singapore, Nex 5n + 21mm Asph Elmarit<br>

<img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8320862433_8a435a3d43_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></p>

<p>This week ... </p><div></div>

<p>One I liked ....</p><div></div>

<p>Nappy New Year everyone! Jim, I never would have have pegged you for a beginner. Very nice work. My three are from the same roll and shot last Sunday with a Nikkormatt FT3, Fuji Acros, ISO 6, ZoneSimple Extreme. This one is with the 180mm f2.8 ED.</p><div></div>

<p>Yes, Congratulations Jim. I loved the fresh tonality of your first IIIc shots here. This next is maybe my best for a while.</p><div></div>

<p>Another with the 180mm</p><div></div>

<p>One with the 105mm f 2.5.</p><div></div>

<p>My favorite from this year. Mamiya 6MF. Mr. <a href="../photos/ky">Kin Yu</a> took time out to comment at length on this photo, and I want to thank him for that in particular. To paraphrase Madonna: any publicity is good publicity. Happy New Year everyone!</p>

<p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/15141432-lg.jpg" alt="" width="655" height="699" /></p>

<p>It snowing outside...This seems an apt photo to post.</p><div></div>

<p>Nothing decent from this week. Nothing decent from this year, for that matter. I have scanning some of the older negatives and slides. The below three came from the recent scans. Only one was taken this year. The other two, a little earlier. Apologies for the black borders. I didn't bother cropping out the slide mount.</p>

<p><a title="Coney Island, 2012 (E6-00020-29) by kyoken74, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyoken74/8323252744/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8323252744_dc91cdedcb_z.jpg" alt="Coney Island, 2012 (E6-00020-29)" width="640" height="436" /></a><br>

<strong>Coney Island, 2012 (Leica MP + Leica Summilux 35/1.4)</strong></p>

<p><a title="The Dig, Governor's Island, 2009 (E6-00016-27) by kyoken74, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyoken74/8323252962/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8323252962_345a8d28f0_z.jpg" alt="The Dig, Governor's Island, 2009 (E6-00016-27)" width="640" height="436" /></a><br>

<strong>Governor's Island, 2009 (Leica MP + Zeiss C Biogon 21/4.5)</strong></p>

<p><a title="Newark, 2011 (E6-00012-26) by kyoken74, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyoken74/8323253058/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8323253058_5f1cd476ca_z.jpg" alt="Newark, 2011 (E6-00012-26)" width="640" height="436" /></a><br>

<strong>Newark, 2011 (Leica MP + Leica Elmar 35/3.5 LTM)</strong></p>

<p>Thank you Alex, Charlie, and Richard. Also, a big thanks to Mukul who has helped me via email and been outspoken when he thought a composition didn't work. The quality of photos posted here each week are inspirational and the community is friendly.</p>

<p><strong>Los Angeles Int'l Airport main entrance, Century Blvd</strong><br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/15094192-lg.jpg" alt="LAX Night" width="739" height="425" border="0" /><br>

Canon III Rangefinder, 50/1.9 Serenar on T400CN</p>

<p>Jim, that's great. Would have never thought that was the case.</p>