Bill Allsopp Posted November 4, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) From my blog In love again A few months ago I started to struggle with the restrictions of the Leica M. The lack of reach and it’s ability to focus closer than 0.8 of a metre. I know both can be overcome but not as easily or cost effectively as with a DSLR and for some situations auto focus can be a boon too. I bought a Canon 7D and three lenses. Over the months since I have found myself using the Canon more and more; to the point where I wondered about ditching the M9. Saturday morning promised good conditions for landscape photography so I got my kit ready and had an early night on Friday. Up at 5:30 there was time to enjoy a cup of tea before heading out to Bradgate park. At the door I picked up the bag with the Canon in it in one hand and the Leica in the other but, remembering the reason I was attracted to the M9 in the first place, the light weight of the kit, I left the Canon in the hall and set out. There was just a feint lightening of the darkness as I got out of the van at Old John car park but not so much that I could see well enough to avoid almost walking into the centre of a herd of deer on my way to the summit. I skirted around them, leaving them in peace and, on arrival at the top found two other photographers from Nottingham. I had a few words with Chris who was burdened down with over 20lbs of Nikon gear and felt better about my decision. Dawn was a muted affair but the soft light allowed me to make a few pleasing exposures near the Toby jug before I wandered over to the war memorial a few hundred yards further on. Here there are many interesting, albeit quite small, rock formations. I had not been there long when a very short shower dampened the rocks, adding a slight glistening sheen and then the sun broke through a crack in the clouds and low side-lighting set the world alive for a few brief minutes. Quickly the sky turned to even grey and within 30 minutes it was dull grey and raining but I was back home. Had I not woken until 8:00 a.m. I would have done so in the mistaken belief that it was as well I did not go out with my camera. As it is I am once again in love with my Leica! [ATTACH]344973[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernstk Posted November 4, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 4, 2012 Lovely shot and interesting background info! Ernst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMarc Posted November 4, 2012 Share #3 Posted November 4, 2012 Wow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orni100 Posted November 4, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 4, 2012 great shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted November 4, 2012 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2012 Bill, Marvelous composition with the lighting, rich deep colors and the clarity. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted November 4, 2012 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2012 Really lovely shot, keep the M9 ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted November 5, 2012 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lovely scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted November 5, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 5, 2012 Nice picture Bill, and I also enjoyed your Blog, very good. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 5, 2012 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2012 Bill - Superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted November 5, 2012 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2012 Bill, a remarkable photograph, as is the story. Much enjoyed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted November 5, 2012 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2012 Bill, this is a most superb capture which makes you feel looking deep into Middle Earth. Your story behind is quite interesting since I can understand using a Canon 5DMKI myself with Leica lenses. The lightweight of an M9 is a big advantage and a compromise is always there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janlu Posted November 6, 2012 Share #12 Posted November 6, 2012 Fantastic picture.... great light and composition !! Gianluca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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