Departure/Arrival

52 Assignments - Exposure 43 - On The Road

Catching up on some 52 Assignments posting.  Using the rail"road" since I didn't want to drive and photograph at the same time!

Departure

Chicago, IL

Late night departure from Union Station after an Elite Eight March Madness game at United Center.  Have been riding this train route for over 40 years and have never seen the platform this devoid of trains.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/40 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 400

Photographed 3/27/26

Arrival

Chicago, IL

Approaching Union Station for the No Kings rally.

Sony A7Cii @ f4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 640

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/28/26

Enough Is Enough

No Kings 3

Chicago, IL

52 Assignments - Exposure 42 - Create A Mood

Catching up on some 52 Assignments posting.  The mood...Peaceful Discontent.

#1:   Sony A7Cii @ f2 | 1/1250 | 40mm | ISO 100

        Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

#2:   Nikon 35Ti @ f? | 35mm | Fujifilm 200 | ISO 200

        Nikkor 35mm F2.8

Photographed 3/28/26

What Is It or Who Is It?

52 Frames - Week 14 - What Is It?

Not too inspired this week but chose not to shoot a standard macro...although this photo was taken with a close focus adapter.

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 12800

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/30/26

Today's Color Is Green

Chicago, IL

Walking along Michigan Avenue following the No Kings rally, I spotted a bright green color moving behind a storefront full of reflections.  As I got closer, I saw this stunning woman watching the crowd.  I got off a couple of film shots and then approached the glass. When she saw me, I pointed to my camera and her coat.  She caught the drift, put down her phone & drink and posed in the storefront.  I took a couple of digital photos not knowing how the  film photos would turn out.

#1:   Nikon 35Ti @ f? | 35mm | Fujifilm 200 | ISO 200

        Nikkor 35mm F2.8

#2:   Sony A7Cii @ f? | 1/100 | 40mm | ISO 64

        Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/28/26

Shame

Chicago, IL

Sitting in Federal Plaza, even our infamous Flamingo is holding her head in shame. I've seen this sculpture hundreds of times, but never before in this context. Could Calder actually forsee this future? 


Sony A7Cii @ f4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 125

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/28/26

F**k War...

52 Frames - Week 13 - High Key

...8 stories up.  As seen from the Chicago, IL No Kings Rally & March.

Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/1000 | 40mm | ISO 100

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/28/26

Rhythm Is Life - Redux

I heard the melodic sounds and wondered if it was the same steel drum guy that I had heard last year and featured in a blog post.  Sure enough, it was!  Cole was, once again, filling the air with his beautiful music.  He remembered our encounter and allowed me to shoot some additional photos.  While doing so, I noticed that his drum looked different.  Cole confirmed that it was the same drum, however it had just been cleaned and not all notes had been re-written on the surface.

Check out the link to last year's post to learn more about these amazing drums along with links to Cole's band.  https://jeffm211-p52.blogspot.com/2025/03/rhythm-is-life.html

Photographed 3/8/25

Rhythm Is Life 4

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/1600 | 40mm | ISO 50

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Rhythm Is Life 5

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/1000 | 40mm | ISO 50

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Cooks In The Kitchen

52 Frames - Week 10 - Chaos

EC:  Composite

Vacationing in a very "chill" location this week making it difficult to find chaos.  I felt forced to create my own sense of chaos via photographic technique.  Then we went to Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale Quarter where I saw actual organized chaos (and had a great dinner).

Image is a composite of 3 photos.  How many people can you pick out?

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 1600

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic  (adapted)

Photographed 3/5/26

Alternate shots are below.

Visual Chaos 1

Visual Chaos 2

Passé x 3

Kierland Commons

Scottsdale, AZ

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/400 | 40mm | ISO 100

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/5/26

Comment Catch-up

52 Frames - Week 8 - Shallow Depth Of Field

EC: f/1.4

At times, I go to my favorite coffee shop, Hansa, in Libertyville, IL, and comment on photos submitted by my 52Frames followers. In doing so this week, my intent was to also make a photo for the current challenge.
 I decided this photo best represents my intent, circumstances and the prompt.  Featured on my laptop is Heidi Mulrain's excellent (as usual) submission from last week.

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/500 | 40mm | ISO 500

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 2/19/26

Mountain Mike

Mountain Mike Custom Leather

Idyllwild, CA

If you're ever in need of a customized leather item, this is the place.  I wandered into this shop to inquire about a custom leather camera strap for my film cameras.  Mike presented a couple of options but unfortunately, did not have anything ready-made.  Next year, with some advance planning, I may have some new straps.

Check him out at: mountainmikecustomleather.com

Voigtlander Bessa R4M | 40mm | ISO 100 | Kentmere 100

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Photographed 11/1/25

Unlimited Flavor Band

Idyllwild, CA

I encountered this Blues/R&B/Jazz band in the small mountain town of Idyllwild, CA.  Set-up in the corner of an Italian restaurant patio, they put out some wonderful tunes.  These photos are from digital capture; the film photos will be processed once I return home.

Sony A7Cii @ f?? | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 100-500

Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4 (adapted)

All Photographed 11/1/25

The Band

Sugar Bear (Band Leader)

David

David

Ronnie B' Good