Back from a summer drought

[marke]

Haven't posted here in a long time. Bought a house last January and got married in February. And this summer I've returned to another old passion of mine, bicycling (trying to lose than middle-aged camera shelf ).

Here's a couple shots taken today with my MP, Summilux 50, and Kodak BW400CN. First is of our living room (we're still trying to settle on what goes where). BTW, that's dust on the window, not my lens. The second iamge is of my 8 1/2 year old greyhound, Zoomer, lazing on a dog-day afternoon.

I welcome any comments.

[antistatic]

I like both pics.

The selective focus on the second one is especially effective.

Is the lux 50 pre-asph? I like the contrast and the oof elements.

David

[stuny]

Mark -

Congratulations on all your life changes, and these are lovely. I especially like the light, angle and composition of #1.

[marke]

Originally Posted by antistatic

I like both pics.

The selective focus on the second one is especially effective.

Is the lux 50 pre-asph? I like the contrast and the oof elements.

David

Thanks, David. Yes, it's a pre-asph lux. I got a new one for a great price, and the asph version is just out of my league.

As far as the dog picture goes, I tried it again with a bit of dodging and not quite as much contrast. Which do you prefer?

[marke]

Originally Posted by stuny

Mark -

Congratulations on all your life changes, and these are lovely. I especially like the light, angle and composition of #1.

Thank you for the kind words. I fell in love with the light coming through the window and just quickly composed this picture.

[antistatic]

The second version with the lower contrast makes the dog look more friendly. The high contrast version looks like he might have your leg off!! A more "edgy" pic.

I sympathize about the asph lux and it's price. I know there is a lux 50 in my future so I am always encouraged when I see great B&Ws shot with a pre asph.... One day.

[marke]

Originally Posted by antistatic

The second version with the lower contrast makes the dog look more friendly. The high contrast version looks like he might have your leg off!! A more "edgy" pic.

I sympathize about the asph lux and it's price. I know there is a lux 50 in my future so I am always encouraged when I see great B&Ws shot with a pre asph.... One day.

Thanks for your reply, antistatic. I just posted another pre-asph lux picture in a new thread called "Piano Man Jim".