satureyes Posted July 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've just completed a stint as the official photographer for a rather bizarre music and arts festival in Henley on Thames. It's a colourful display of randomness and a black tie festival.. So It was 31 degrees and I was shooting in a full suit. I had the benefit of having 3 days there so could have time to experiment. I had my Canon's there too but for most of the time I wanted to see if the M could hold it's own. I used the EVF and a choice of 12mm Voigtlander, 21 Super Elmar, 35 'lux ASPH and 75 'cron. I've selected a few of them.. I've added the EXIF data to the gallery so you can see the details. I think the f-stops may not be accurate in the EXIF. The shots labelled XXXXX_CF were shot with the 12mm Voigtlander and corrected in CornerFix. I also used the EVF for my 21mm and 12mm shots. Hope you enjoy - and comment as much as you like! http://www.satureyes.com/henley_festival_leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Hi satureyes, Take a look here The M for real life work. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sanyasi Posted July 16, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 16, 2013 You have done an excellent job of capturing the event in that I think I have a pretty good sense of what the event was all about and who attended. The photos speak highly of your skills and certainly do the M justice. Colors are particularly notable, as is the composition. Best regards, Jack Siegel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satureyes Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted July 16, 2013 You have done an excellent job of capturing the event in that I think I have a pretty good sense of what the event was all about and who attended. The photos speak highly of your skills and certainly do the M justice. Colors are particularly notable, as is the composition. Best regards, Jack Siegel Thanks Jack - I did have shots from the 1DX and 5DII but to be honest - apart from the zoom shots of the stage performances there was nothing that the M couldn't do. Thanks for your feedback Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted July 16, 2013 Like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted July 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 16, 2013 well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted July 16, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 16, 2013 Great work and good to hear that the M holds its ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted July 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I used it for real life work for a month and had no difficulties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HV25 Posted July 16, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 16, 2013 Very impressive - very beautiful look and feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisoje Posted July 17, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 17, 2013 That New M suits you just fine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satureyes Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted July 17, 2013 I used it for real life work for a month and had no difficulties. Sorry - I wasn't implying people don't use it for real work- I meant it more about leaving the DSLRs behind and shooting with the M as a main camera which is still just a little too much out of my comfort zone. Getting there tho.. Slowly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted July 17, 2013 Share #11 Posted July 17, 2013 Sorry - I wasn't implying people don't use it for real work- I meant it more about leaving the DSLRs behind and shooting with the M as a main camera which is still just a little too much out of my comfort zone. Getting there tho.. Slowly! I did exactly that. Left the DSLr's behind. A year and a half ago. Sooner or later you will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satureyes Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted July 17, 2013 I did exactly that. Left the DSLr's behind. A year and a half ago. Sooner or later you will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. I know I know. But...stage shots from the photography pit and sports are proving to be my nemesis! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted July 17, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 17, 2013 Good work, Satureyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted July 17, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 17, 2013 Those are great ohotos and I think the M is always a fantastic tool for any kind of serious work. The only thing I (notice the I) cant shoot with it are running kids and sports. Maybe I give up too easily! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydkugelmass Posted July 17, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 17, 2013 Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted July 17, 2013 Share #16 Posted July 17, 2013 HI There Rick Thanks I enjoyed that - it looks like an exciting (and expensive) event. All the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted July 17, 2013 Share #17 Posted July 17, 2013 Very nicely done. Your photography and the art. It appears to be a venue worth the trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted July 17, 2013 Share #18 Posted July 17, 2013 very nice pics and well documented event. The colors and lighting well gone. Did you cover it with just the M, well almost. Can most photogs substitute? Big no. There is no urgency or time constraint with most of your photos. Not the best for sports or fast moving action. PJ work sometimes, but you can not get near a politician today so they use 300+ mm teles from 20 feet. Again it is a tool and you use what is best. I like using my Leica, but sometimes convenience outweighs its advantages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_j Posted July 17, 2013 Share #19 Posted July 17, 2013 Great pictures and I think it shows the capability of the M against the larger C&N cameras very nicely. I have to take issue though with your description of the festival as "bizarre" as I think that is a little misleading. I have attended this festival many times over the years and I think that along with many of the other traditional British social summer events it is a tad eccentric but not bizarre. It is relatively new (started in 1982) and so is a little bit more "out there" than say Glyndebourne but it's nowhere near something like the Burning Man. I do think your pictures reflect your views and do tell a story as viewed through your eyes. This is not a bad thing at all and I like the series very much but it does raise the question of how much an official photographer should allow their personal views to dictate the direction they take in their photos? This is not meant as a criticism but more out of genuine curiosity. I think that is why I am a very happy amateur and the only person I have to please is myself, I would struggle if I had to please others so I have a lot of respect for people photographing for a living and doing it so well. Mark Mark Jackson Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anupmc Posted July 17, 2013 Share #20 Posted July 17, 2013 Sensational work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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