kristian dowling Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Well, when I am not changing my gear around, studying marketing and kissing my baby (fiance), I try to get out and take some images. Here is my first batch of shots from my new Summicron 35/2 (T) Asph and Noctilux. Boy can that Noctilux perform! Maybe not quite as good as my old 35/1.4 Asph, but the signature is quite obvious. Like Emile (hope that's right) said, "it will change the way you shoot". I now have a lot more conidence in my shooting ability at lower light levels. The extra stop does come in handy! My Noct also has a very light and smooth focus, so it handles quite well, and it is a bit smaller than the E60 versions, especially without the hood attached. Of course, the Summicron is just a slower version of my old Summilux. Images look the same >great! <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 414&size=lg"> </center> A drumer seeking attention and a few extra dollars- of course I paid up. Summicon 35/2 Asph at f/4 <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 416&size=lg"> </center> A child on display for a young couple and me in a Hudsons coffee shop window. Summicron 35/2 Asph at f/2, 1/15 sec handheld <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 424&size=lg"> </center> A man in a hat waiting for nothing. Noctilux at f/1 <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 430&size=lg"> </center> Shadown man. Noctilux at f/1 <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 434&size=lg"> </center> Woman trying to keep her reaching child under control. Noctilux at f/1 <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 438&size=lg"> </center> Mystery man lingering around Melbourne.. Noctilux at f/1, 1/15 sec handheld with a little camera shake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfie wang Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hi Kristian Dowling, Please make a photo e-book out of your pictures. Encode it into pdf. They are lovely and mysterious with offbeat composition. I like the abstract street photography you're working at. Reminds me of the early Ralph Gibson a lot. More pictures definitely! I am a convinced fan! :) Alfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Sorry it didn't come out before. Here it is: <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=931 466&size=lg"> </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Have you been drinking again Alfie? I wouldn't even put the name Ralph Gibson and Kristian in the same sentence- doh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Damn, it did come out. Sorry my computer was telling me lies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcg Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hey Kristian-- Nice work, nice compositions, nice eye overall. I'm impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_simon Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Kristian, Looks like all the trading paid off. Great images! I should have such success. Maybe a Noctilux is in MY future. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricks Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 very nice work, man! pleasure to see some good COLOR street photography as well. keep it up and keep'em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto_watson_garc_a Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Serious images Kristian, you have a trined eye to shoot loonely men, very interesting, very interesting images, thank´s for share. Also excelent color work. Keep up (well noone needs to tell ya) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil_gatrcia Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Good stuff. Let's see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay bee Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Neat images Kristian. What kind of film did you use? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor_osatuke Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Kristian, Good images. Thanks for sharing. Rekindled my Nocti lust once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_barker Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Like Igor, my Nocti-lust has been rekindled by your examples, Kristian. Nice work - the mood in these images is excellent, as is the balance between compositional elements and exposure. Now, if Leica would only make a 24mm f/1.0, I'd be in heaven. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_.1 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I liked the young couple and baby, and also shadow man especially well. Nice, interesting images Kristian. Keep up the work, and post more! I still haven't gotten a scanner, maybe you've inspired me to order one today from B&H. And darn it, maybe I'll add that noctilux to my wish list. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Thanks for the kind comments guys. This is a new style for me and I like it. It feels natural. I didn't go out looking to be craetive, just go out and capture interesting moments with people. I used Fuji Sensia II 100 ISO film rated at EI 100. Light leves were extremly low, and the extra stop was imperative, whereas the Summilux wouldn't have stoped the subject movement, especially with the mystery man. All shots were taken in a span of 1 hour yesterday evening. I am glad you liked my shots. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Oh yeah, and every Noct shot at f/1 came out in perfect focus. And I had trouble with my old 90/2 at full aperture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor_osatuke Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Kristian, I came to look at your images again, a third time actually. I like them a lot. Now, if I ever by a Noct will it take pictures like that for me? Please say yes, please...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray_moth Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Kristian, Nice work, every picture is interesting. I especially like candid photgraphy. The expressions on the faces of the couple with the small child are perfect. The 'mystery man' looks like he's just been shot in the head (no need for a model release there). ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 "Yes" Igor, the Noctilux makes you a better photographer.....but a smarter photographer won't believe what i just said! :-0 The Noct is fantastic, and may not be for everybody, but this one I will never sell.......look for my next "FS" post....hehe. James, at least we still have the same girlfriend......and i am sorry i abandoned my ex Summilux 35/1.4 Asph, but at the time it was imperative that I do so. Now it is tim for you to step up to the Noct. The powers of the Noct are calling for you..."the force is strong in this one". Ralph, Igor, James...."The Noct is your destiny" "Just do it!" Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_.1 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Ahhh the force...surrounds us! Well, my gf may be gone, dunno about that matter, she's in Hawaii until this weekend. Maybe when she's back we'll work through our differences *shrug*. Either that, or intro me to any other cute Aussie girls you know mate, preferably ones that'll lend themselves as fine subjects in nude photography! haha. Hmn, I will have to take the idea of a noct into more consideration based up your Jedi master wielding of it. Mahalo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 James, what happened man, are you being serious? if so, was it about your Leica? Well if all fails, come to the dark side and I'll set upi up with an Aussie Pricess Laya (spelling?):-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_.1 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Yes I am being serious, I am after all a Leica user. Well...we'll see how it goes, don't think she's marriage material now though lol! Hook me up Kristian baby! Bring on those tall, lanky good lookin' Aussie girls! Woooo! PS: she didn't mind the Leica M, that's a prereq for being my woman. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 After reading your post Erlina says, "Why don't you guys just marry your Emmy (what I call my M6), and have a happy life?!!!!" You boys and your toys! Don't worry James, come to Melbourne, we'll have a ball. You can photograph along side Mike Dixon (assuming he comes) at my wedding >> and get together with one of the lovely brides maides, considering you aren't too wrapped up in your Emmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_.1 Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Ahhh...hmn, I wonder about the strains of love for Leica, perhaps make women folk jealous. Seriously though, the two are not related for me. She liked to argue all the time, and some was justified, but we are all works in progress. Patience, I guess she'll learn that in due time after she's gone through enough toads after this prince *grin*. Well...time will tell, I have a hunch she will be back, but for now alas I give it time. Or, Australia here I come, when's your wedding? ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted August 9, 2002 Author Share Posted August 9, 2002 My wedding is in Jue next year, although we have not yet set the date. You are a top guy and i hope some lucky girls realises that soon . All the best in love and Leica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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