sapient iguana: September 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Self, Figueres

Self, Figueres
Originally uploaded by Sapient Iguana

A familiar figure in a shop window in Figueres.

Luckily on this day I had my crumby old canvas bag housing my M9, several lenses a GF1, not to mention wallet and passport. A short time earlier my father's much flashier Crumpler bag, sitting next to mine, was stolen from a cafe. His obviously looked more enticing even though it only contained his jumper. A time when it paid to own a bag which looks like it's falling apart.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Madrid plan 2

Madrid plan 2
Originally uploaded by Sapient Iguana

This photo was taken at the same time as the one I posted earlier today. The reason I've posted it is to show the focus shift I get occasionally with the 50mm Summilux (pre-ASPH). Instead of the eyes (where as far as I can remember I focussed) the focus is closer to the nose. It was at f1.4. I don't know if anyone else with Leica lenses gets the same tempremental behaviour. I'm seriously thinking about swapping my pre-ASPH 50mm with the ASPH version.

Telephone conversation

Telephone conversation
Originally uploaded by Sapient Iguana

Three way conversation

Three way conversation
Originally uploaded by Sapient Iguana

Madrid plan

Madrid plan
Originally uploaded by Sapient Iguana

M and I were in Madrid last weekend, after which we drove to Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. This recent trip has been the first time I've been able to use the Leica M9 for an extended period. It's at it's best in situations like this. More photos to follow.