Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

concert shots

I'm continuing to explore and learn my Leica at every possible opportunity. Last week it was at granddaughter, Anna's, school concert. I'm having fun comparing color with B&W. Take a look at the last two photos -- which do you prefer? All shots were taken with the M9 & Voigtlander's f/1.8 75mm lens wide open.





















Monday, February 14, 2011

What do you want to be?

You can become a master of your craft, or you can 'just wanna take pics'... either is fine. Just don't confuse them as being the same.
from Twitter via @wizwow & @kirktuckphoto

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Thou shalt not ...

Thou shalt not purchase gear for which thou hast no specific application.
Read a great essay about this.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

the quality of photography

Isn't it amazing how photography has advanced without improving?
painter/photographer Charles Sheeler via Kirk Tuck

Friday, February 4, 2011

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Pray, Rehearse, and Praise

PRAY

after Mass


REHEARSE

back to work rehearsing












take five




when rehearsing gets too serious




Kenneth DeJong 




PRAISE

45 minutes before the concert -- would the pews be filled?

The reason for concern: cold & blizzard strength winds


sing & play -- and they will come


Narrator Rev. Richard Collman






Benediction by Br. Benet


The concert concluded with an amazing postlude improvisation by Paul Klemme

The 2012 retreat will be January 19-11.