I love these! Not only are they beautiful, honest images, but they remind me of carrying my son everywhere (thirty-six years ago!) when he was a baby: as only the motion of walking or being in a car seemed to ease him into sleeping!
The „Mirror-Picture“ is sooooo nice to watch. Love these kind of self portraits…
One of the best pics by the way in your substack-Timeline 😀shure, technical it is not one of those „wow, look at these incredible colours and shadows“, but it is honest and approachable.
Does she really choose to shoot out-of-focus portraits? Indeed, the M11 isn't an SLR so no-one can really see directly in the viewfinder that a subject will be out of focus. Not a choice, but an accident, it seems.
Sorry, I dissent from these sunshiny comments on using an M11 as a Baby Brownie. First, you could at least teach you wife to focus. She's probably interested in making a historical document, or something she can show to friends and family, and for that it's hard to believe she really prefers fuzzy pictures of her baby. She would do far better with her iPhone, and you wouldn't be bothered with having to hand off the Leica. You can carry a baby and a Leica,, actually, if you have a neck strap for one of them.
As one who has survived (and left) a controlling relationship , I found the words “let her” quite triggering. Does she need permission from you? Why should she not photograph as she pleases? And enjoy experimenting with focus and aperture? But perhaps the intent of your words was lost in translation and I am reading too much into everything.
I understand why the phrase “let her” could feel loaded, especially given your experience. And I don’t think you’re reading too much into everything. At the same time, that sentence was a small part of a larger context. My wife’s main camera is her iPhone, and the Leica is mine. When she wants to shoot however she likes, she simply uses her iPhone. If she ever wanted a camera of her own, she would buy one, and I wouldn’t interfere. When she uses my Leica, it’s a manual-focus camera, so I set it up in a simple, reliable way so she can shoot without a lesson. For me, that’s not about permission. It’s just a practical handoff in the middle of a busy outing. Also, “she looks a little dissatisfied” was my impression in that moment. If she genuinely wanted to learn manual focus and aperture, I’d be happy to teach her. Right now, we simply keep it simple.
Because English isn’t my first language, I was surprised to hear that you found that wording triggering. I’ll rewrite that part so the nuance comes through more clearly.
And satisfying that we can engage in useful conversation from different countries thousands of kilometres apart (and both of us using our second languages ). I wish you well and look forward to more exquisite photographs.
I love these! Not only are they beautiful, honest images, but they remind me of carrying my son everywhere (thirty-six years ago!) when he was a baby: as only the motion of walking or being in a car seemed to ease him into sleeping!
Thank you. I know that struggle of getting a baby to sleep very well. Walking really does make a difference.
Oooh I love these photos, they look much more intimate precisely by the lack of perfection that comes with professional photos.
I think that lack of perfection is exactly what makes them feel more intimate. Thank you.
These feel like a distant but warm memory from childhood. Especially the ones with the sunset. I'm glad I found your page with such cozy photographs!
Thank you, that is very kind of you to say so.
For all purpose, in day by day situations, especially with ours kids, smartphones camera are much more practical, always useful.
I’m trying to learning about semiprofessional cameras.
And I'm starting to think I'm missing the opportunity to take some photos; actually, I'm not taking any because the camera isn't handy. 😅
Having the camera with you is the first condition😂 Then it becomes a question of how much weight and size you can live with.
The „Mirror-Picture“ is sooooo nice to watch. Love these kind of self portraits…
One of the best pics by the way in your substack-Timeline 😀shure, technical it is not one of those „wow, look at these incredible colours and shadows“, but it is honest and approachable.
👏
Thank you. I’m glad you saw it that way. It means a lot to me.🙏
I am very happy to know that your dog is incredibly cute
Thank you. Actually, that is my wife’s family’s dog :) I would love to have one myself, but I think I’ll have to wait for a while.
I love this, someone who also shoots on an M, this has been my longest standing gripe – most people have no clue how to use them
you turning it into a point and shoot is such a great idea, thank you, I will have to try this!
Thanks so much! I use this setup to focus more on the subject rather than the technical operation of the M. I hope you find it useful.
This is a beautiful style!!! I’ll have to use this setting - thank u for sharing 🙏🏽
Thank you. I use this setting when I want to take snapshots casually.👌
Dreamy. She’s got a great eye for softness.
Thank you very much.
Does she really choose to shoot out-of-focus portraits? Indeed, the M11 isn't an SLR so no-one can really see directly in the viewfinder that a subject will be out of focus. Not a choice, but an accident, it seems.
You’re still assuming. My wife’s main camera is her iPhone. Please read the post before speculating about what she chooses or doesn’t choose.
Sorry, I dissent from these sunshiny comments on using an M11 as a Baby Brownie. First, you could at least teach you wife to focus. She's probably interested in making a historical document, or something she can show to friends and family, and for that it's hard to believe she really prefers fuzzy pictures of her baby. She would do far better with her iPhone, and you wouldn't be bothered with having to hand off the Leica. You can carry a baby and a Leica,, actually, if you have a neck strap for one of them.
You’re assuming a lot here. My wife chooses how she shoots.
As one who has survived (and left) a controlling relationship , I found the words “let her” quite triggering. Does she need permission from you? Why should she not photograph as she pleases? And enjoy experimenting with focus and aperture? But perhaps the intent of your words was lost in translation and I am reading too much into everything.
I understand why the phrase “let her” could feel loaded, especially given your experience. And I don’t think you’re reading too much into everything. At the same time, that sentence was a small part of a larger context. My wife’s main camera is her iPhone, and the Leica is mine. When she wants to shoot however she likes, she simply uses her iPhone. If she ever wanted a camera of her own, she would buy one, and I wouldn’t interfere. When she uses my Leica, it’s a manual-focus camera, so I set it up in a simple, reliable way so she can shoot without a lesson. For me, that’s not about permission. It’s just a practical handoff in the middle of a busy outing. Also, “she looks a little dissatisfied” was my impression in that moment. If she genuinely wanted to learn manual focus and aperture, I’d be happy to teach her. Right now, we simply keep it simple.
Thank you for the measured response.
Because English isn’t my first language, I was surprised to hear that you found that wording triggering. I’ll rewrite that part so the nuance comes through more clearly.
Sorry I probably should just have let it go and not responded. I think it’s the state of the world making me extra anxious.
I understand, and you don’t need to apologize. I’m glad you said something. This exchange helped me learn too. I’ve revised that part.
And satisfying that we can engage in useful conversation from different countries thousands of kilometres apart (and both of us using our second languages ). I wish you well and look forward to more exquisite photographs.