Today's Color Is Red

Lisbon, Portugal

Spotted her from 1/2 block away and when passing, asked for a portrait.

Leica M EV1 @ F8 | 28mm | 1/160 sec | ISO 320

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 5/19/26

Ominous

52Frames - Week 21 - Water

Belém, Portugal

Approaching the Monastery of Jeronimos in Belém, the skies darkened and reflections in the pool became more prominent. While water is not the primary subject of this scene, it plays a significant role in the overall composition.

Leica M EV1 @ F8 | 28mm | 1/125 sec | ISO 640

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 5/19/26

Beer Time

Lisbon, Portugal

Having an afternoon rest following a walking tour up and down the hills of Lisbon.

1.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f10 | 1/200 sec | 50mm equiv | ISO 200


2.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f10 | 1/200 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 200

3.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f10 | 1/125 sec | 71mm equiv | ISO 200

All Photographed 5/16/26

Beer Time

Shadow Play

Discord In The Reflection

Why?

52Frames - Week 20 - Meaningful Location

Porto, Portugal

With the rise of antisemitism worldwide, it is important for Jews to pay tribute to those who have been victims over the centuries.  A meaningful location on our Jewish tour of Porto.

Leica M EV1 @ F8 | 28mm | 1/125 sec | ISO 640

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 5/12/26

Did Not Succumb

Porto, Portugal

I had some great sardines in Duoro Valley, outside of Porto but did not partake in this well-marketed tourist trap in Porto's city center.

1.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/640 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 200


1.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/125 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 800


Photographed 5/12/26

New Chicago Landmark

Tail end of a great meet-up with Beers & Cameras-Chicago celebrating the grand opening of a Leica Store in Chicago.  A great addition for the photography community.

Leica M EV1 @ F4.8 | 21mm | 1/125 sec | ISO 4000

Voigtlander VM 21mm F4 Color-Skopar

Photographed 5/1/26

Bounce

52 Frames - Week 19 - Slow Shutter

Working off last week's Fast Shutter challenge, I wanted to create a similar scene using slow shutter. Tripod-mount kept the camera steady and a 6-stop ND filter allowed for the long exposure.  Wind gusts created the bounce.

All Photographed 5/5/26

Leica M EV1 @ F16 | 40mm | 4 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

BTS

DJI Mavic Mini camera

Bling

Chicago, IL

Walking around before the Beers & Cameras-Chicago Leica Store event trying to get some zone focus practice on the new camera.  Quick snap and a crop reveals some good phone bling and nails.  Can you guess what her other hand was holding?

Leica M EV1 @ F6.8 | 40mm | 1/125 sec | ISO 160

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Photographed 5/1/26

Introverts

Chicago, IL

Walking around before the Beers & Cameras-Chicago Leica Store event trying to get some zone focus practice on the new camera.  Caught the eye of another photographer...and neither of us stopped to chat. 

Leica M EV1 @ F4.8 | 40mm | 1/160 sec | ISO 100

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Photographed 5/1/26