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52Frames - Week 39 - Golden Hour

Although very cloudy, I went out to get a specific photo for golden hour at sunset. This was not the scene I originally had in mind; rather I came across some fortuitous athletic activity behind the fence at an adjacent high school sports complex.

A break in the clouds and in the fence provided the opportunity for some selective color only which qualifies for my personal b/w challenge this year.

Leica D-Lux 8 @ f5.6 | 75mm (equiv) | 1/30 | ISO 100

Leica DC Vario-Summilux F1.7-2.8 24-75mm (equiv) ASPH

This is the originally intended shot.

All Photographed 9/24/26

Hungry Chicken

Highwood, IL

Leica M EV1 @ f2.4 | 28mm | 1/800 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 9/18/26

Shower Time

As seen on the road. Think about this the next time you shower!

Leica D-Lux 8 @ f2.6 | 44mm (equiv) | 1/1600 | ISO 100

Leica DC Vario-Summilux F1.7-2.8 24-75mm (equiv) ASPH

Photographed 9/11/26

Chicago Strings

52Frames - Week 38 - Music

My intent this week was to photograph a record store or music store.  Jeff Yang, owner of Chicago Strings in Evanston, IL was very accommodating and graced me with a short concert & photo ops. Check him out at Chicago Strings.

This is a composite of two photos; the musician and the storefront.

Leica M EV1 @ F2.4 | 40mm | 1/160 sec | ISO 500

Voigtlander VM 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Photographed 9/16/26

Scenes At The Beach

Lake Forest, IL

A couple more alternates for this past week's 52Frames - Black & White challenge.

Leica M EV1 @ F (varies) | 40mm | 1/500 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander VM 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

All Photographed 9/9/26

Rain Walk

Abandoned Fleet

Squash

52Frames - Week 37 - Black And White

Farmer's Market

Highland Park/Ravinia, IL

Went out on a gray, drizzly day to catch some B/W photos.  Of the 30+ photos I shot, this one stood out as most unique.  Is there such a variety called "sperm squash"?

Leica M EV1 @ F2.4 | 40mm | 1/180 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander VM 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Photographed 9/9/26

Flashback!

Buffalo Grove, IL

Last time at Buffalo Grove Days was about 20+ years ago when my son's band played a set.  This time we're here with his kids!

Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.8 | 1/12000 | 6.8mm (67mm equiv) | ISO 80

Photographed 9/6/25

Macro Reflected

52Frames - Week 36 - Reflection

EC: Use A Mirror

Breaking from the norm, I did not go with an IRL shot this week.  Rather, I used macro mode on the D-Lux 8, a small mirror & two flashlights on my desk.  Had thought about using my scanning stand to hold the camera but decided that handheld would provide for a more interesting photo.

Leica D-Lux 8 @ f2.3 | 41mm (equiv) | 1/8 | ISO 100

Leica DC Vario-Summilux F1.7-2.8 24-75mm (equiv) ASPH

Photographed 9/2/26

Port Clinton Art Fair - Film

Highland Park, IL

I had not shot color film for awhile, nor the Leica CL film camera.  A visit to the Port Clinton Art Fair  provided a good opportunity to do so.  Since neither the camera or lens is weather-proof, I had to duck under cover when the rain set in.  This is a small collection of photos from the day.  I'm not terribly happy with some slow shutter speed (out of) focus but am very happy with the film scans & colors.

Leica CL | 50mm | Candido Brightlight 200 | ISO 200

Leitz Wetzlar 50mm F2 Summicron v3

All Photographed 8/30/26

Rappel

Light As A Feather

Musical Vibes

Refuge From The Rain

Rain Break