Popular Post johnbuckley Posted January 20, 2018 Popular Post Share #1 Posted January 20, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) One year ago this past Thursday, I received my Leica M10 from the Leica Store DC. I got it just in time for the Women's March protesting Trump's inauguration. I remember the call telling me that, miraculously, the camera had been delivered just before the security perimeter would have repelled the UPS truck from driving to the Leica Store, so close to the parade route. At the Women's March one year ago today, it was a grey and dismal day, but I was so happy to be there, able to document it with the Leica M10. The photos were decent despite the absence of contrasting light in the sky. And thus began a journey of taking my M10 to demonstrations, sometimes on a weekly basis. After a year of using the M10 exclusively with the 35mm Summilux, I can report that it is the finest digital M they've yet made, an absolutely reliable and intuitive street camera. The combo of the M10 with the 35mm Summilux is like a marriage made in Heaven, perfect in every way. If you'd like to see a gallery of images of demonstrations against Trump, all but one set having been taken with the M10, see the signature link below. And if you'd like to see some of the pictures from today's demonstration, here they are:https://tulipfrenzy.com/2018/01/20/one-year-on-the-womens-march-returns-to-washington/ I hope you enjoy the images. More important, I hope you are enjoying the greatest digital rangefinder of all time. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/281047-one-year-of-taking-my-m10-to-trump-protests/?do=findComment&comment=3444572'>More sharing options...
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albertknappmd Posted January 21, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2018 Keep up the good work! We have a march in NYC tomorrow and many of my patients will be attending.. Albert 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Rolf Posted January 21, 2018 Share #3 Posted January 21, 2018 You need to think before starting posts like this. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fjeld Posted January 21, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 21, 2018 Lovely seeing photos documenting protest marches unfolding in a civil manner. And looking at your photos my first reaction was to think who said you couldn't state your political views and still have fun? 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted January 21, 2018 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2018 I think I’d find something more interesting to shoot than activists looking for attention. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhicks Posted January 21, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 21, 2018 @srolf @gregm61 Protest photography has a deep history in the US and regardless of which info-tainment television network one chooses consume, such work carries importance far greater than taking pictures of sunsets and cool cars - not that there’s anything wrong with those. 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 21, 2018 Share #7 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Great pics. Keep ‘em coming. I like seeing activism documented on all sides, even the ones I disagree with (which is not this lol). Edited January 21, 2018 by Simon 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Pop Posted January 21, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 21, 2018 Re: the comments about "you need to think before starting posts like this" and "I think I'd find something more interesting to shoot than activists looking for attention", I'd remind everyone that there is a LONG photographic tradition of attending large gatherings, protests, events, etc. to shoot photos of people, tensions, views, hopes, etc. Particularly in Washington, but also elsewhere - regardless of whether a photographer agrees with anything. It's called photojournalism, documentary, etc...personal or otherwise. Get over it - the event happened and people (supporters and naysayers, media and public) took pictures, told stories. It's a matter of the historical record. The OP focused his post on his use of the Leica and lens he used, his opinions about the equipment, which is completely appropriate for this forum. 18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragg Posted January 21, 2018 Share #9 Posted January 21, 2018 I think I’d find something more interesting to shoot than activists looking for attention. What else would you expect an activist do? Documentary photography has always had a place. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragg Posted January 21, 2018 Share #10 Posted January 21, 2018 You need to think before starting posts like this. Why? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryzet Posted January 21, 2018 Share #11 Posted January 21, 2018 he was elected. deal with it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragg Posted January 21, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) One year ago this past Thursday, I received my Leica M10 from the Leica Store DC. I got it just in time for the Women's March protesting Trump's inauguration. I remember the call telling me that, miraculously, the camera had been delivered just before the security perimeter would have repelled the UPS truck from driving to the Leica Store, so close to the parade route. At the Women's March one year ago today, it was a grey and dismal day, but I was so happy to be there, able to document it with the Leica M10. The photos were decent despite the absence of contrasting light in the sky. And thus began a journey of taking my M10 to demonstrations, sometimes on a weekly basis. After a year of using the M10 exclusively with the 35mm Summilux, I can report that it is the finest digital M they've yet made, an absolutely reliable and intuitive street camera. The combo of the M10 with the 35mm Summilux is like a marriage made in Heaven, perfect in every way. If you'd like to see a gallery of images of demonstrations against Trump, all but one set having been taken with the M10, see the signature link below. And if you'd like to see some of the pictures from today's demonstration, here they are:https://tulipfrenzy.com/2018/01/20/one-year-on-the-womens-march-returns-to-washington/ I hope you enjoy the images. More important, I hope you are enjoying the greatest digital rangefinder of all time. Great images. Whatever your political colour, we are living through extraordinary times and photographers who record current events for the future generations should be congratulated rather than criticised. Edited January 21, 2018 by Tragg 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragg Posted January 21, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 21, 2018 he was elected. deal with it That's exactly what he's doing... 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Rolf Posted January 21, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Why? My comment was purely non-partisan and only cautionary. Photojournalism is indeed important and necessary when viewed from 30,000 feet and keeping personal editorial out of it is difficult. In today's climate that is becoming increasing difficult if not downright impossible as illustrated with this comment already: "...even the ones I disagree with (which is not this lol)." All I'm saying is this is a slippery slope and it's very easy to veer off into the weeds. Edited January 21, 2018 by S.Rolf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragg Posted January 21, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 21, 2018 My comment was purely non-partisan and only cautionary. Photojournalism is indeed important and necessary when viewed from 30,000 feet and keeping personal editorial out of it is difficult. In today's climate that is becoming increasing difficult if not downright impossible. All I'm saying is this is a slippery slope and it's very easy to veer off into the weeds. Was Nick Ut keeping 'personal editorial' out of it when he photographed South Vietnamese villagers doused in napalm? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuckley Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) You need to think before starting posts like this.It’s interesting - I’ve been a member of the LUF since 2003. Fourteen years. Politics occasionally creeps into the discussion, but not for long. If someone were to have posted pictures of a political event not to my liking, but did it so as to show how our Leica cameras perform, I’d like to think I’d have evaluated what was posted on those terms. I think that, after nearly 15 years, I’m going to continue starting threads and posting images without worrying that my politics might offend someone. Edited January 21, 2018 by johnbuckley 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 21, 2018 Share #17 Posted January 21, 2018 Hmmmm. Protest photography can obviously yield interesting images. But I would have thought that it was obvious that people mostly protest about political incumbents and rarely about the opposition. I could see this being more about the validity of free protest (agree with what they are protesting about or not) as much as anything else. Potentially, but not necessarily, political - take your choice . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkcampbell2 Posted January 21, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 21, 2018 I think I’d find something more interesting to shoot than activists looking for attention. Think of all the iconic images that would never exist if anyone followed your advice. I think you are mixing up your personal feelings on the subject with the act of documenting American history. https://timeline.com/iconic-photos-political-protest-81c5701f9695 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted January 21, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 21, 2018 We should not divorce ourselves from the unpleasant realities that face us. There is nothing abhorrent with documenting these marches. There is nothing abhorrent with discussing the issues in a civil, dispassionate and respectful manner.. Simply put, we are better than that.. Albert 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgh Posted January 21, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 21, 2018 This is what the M series was made for. Good use of the tool. To everyone who doesn't like the idea of these images, go shoot the right to life march to create a cosmic balance if you feel the need. Protests and protest photography have a long line of relevance - first amendment, free speech and all of that if patriotism is your thing. With regards to personal views - there is no 'right' way, or mentality to photograph a protest. When you work for a publication, you sign a contract with regards to professional norms and ethical standards - and it depends on the publication - I know this because it's how I made my living for 8 years. You can bet that I approached a shoot for the nation's largest credible newspapers much differently than I'd approach my shoots for regional magazines that dealt with lighthearted subject matter. When you photograph at your pleasure, you can do whatever you want. That's the beauty of photography - there are no rules, unless you signed a contract - which means you're working, which is a different scenario. There are always rules when you're on the job. 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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