Small Subjects
I could not fully test out any camera without photographing the world's most challenging of subjects, the toddler. Madison Lea, the 18 month old daughter of my friends Bob & Betty, was definitely up to the task.
I can't tell you how much I love the quality of this lens. These were shot at 2.8 at 125, and 400 ASA with natural light. Sharp where they should be while maintaining a sweet, dreamy quality. Using a rangefinder with a fidgety child is not as difficult as you might think, once you become use to the focusing.
This image was converted from the DNG file into b&w with just a slight bit of red and yellow added. Another small subject below & the promise of spring (please!). Next week, I will have a few more Leica posts and a sweet little giveaway so till then...
All photos for this story were shot with the Leica M9
all photos & content © Lara Rossignol
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 4:30AM
Reader Comments (9)
Those are great! I'm starting to really like these Leica's I might just have to buy me one!!
these are really so beautiful ... the rosey tone on the flowers is gorgeous
Lara, you are truly a great talent!
These look wonderful. I especially love that shot of her with the flower in her hair and looking to the side. So sweet!
Lovely pictures of a beautiful little girl! I'm not so patiently waiting for Spring...I'll even take the rains that come with it!
Just curious, is there a more affordable version Leica?
Great shots! Truly beautiful and she's a little beauty. Toddlers are difficult to capture - they move too much. LOL!
Hey Christina,
They do have some point & shoots that are a little more affordable. I am hoping to test out one of those too.
Enjoying your Leica M9 shots very much. Wonderful toddler pics - you have to love their innocence. Who wouldn't 'love' those eyelashes?! Special thanks for the spring flowers; as I watch lovely big snowflakes fall into drifts. Spring can't get here soon enough. Hope you're enjoying CA ... I am just getting used to my slice of pie arriving a couple hours later ;-).
Lara...that's great! I'd love to hear your view on the P&S versions ;-))