Yes we have officially survived to the tenth episode of The Leica File. I know that some of you are sobbing with joy at the mere mention of this fact. What’s not to love? My nasally voice, a cheap cover image and presentation so slick it’s like verbal ice.
This episode takes us along a dusty ride through the back alley of rural New Mexico. James, contemporary well-drilling marvel and his high wire act expose us to the danger of the modern frontier. Shot with the trusty M6 and 35mm lens. Be careful or you might get some on you.
Tagged: black and white, dangerous, daniel milnor, leica file, leica M, new mexico, rangefinder, series, smogranch, well driller
Feels like the M6s are being neglected in favour of the “new” kid on the block. Do you ever get frustrated with the close-focus limitation of 0.8-1m on the summicrons (and most of the other rangefinder lenses for that matter)?
Max,
Nope. If you use rangefinders you know you are not going to have the close focus. I use the Blad for most of my portraits and the kind of image I’m looking for with the Leica isn’t a closeup image.
Oh yes, and recently I came across this book and was blown away by how ingenious the layout of the photographs was, and I thought I might share it with you (that’s if you haven’t seen it yet).
http://www.burnmagazine.org/based-on-a-true-story/
I want Leica File merchandise.
FBJ,
You are the second person to ask…
Well get on it. I’m thinking eshop at first, then outlets in all major cities. Perhaps a Pro bike team at some point.
Don’t think I didn’t notice the New Mexico Project is back up on your site….a little thinner than before but back again none the less.
Jason,
Yep, it’s up. Going slowly.
Sorry I don`t know any technical terms. I am new to photography ! I just wanted to say your phtographs are wonderful ,very strong imagery. I enjoyed looking at them very much ………….thank you!
Allison,
Technical terms are overrated. As long as you are finding something valuable, that’s all that matters. Don’t be shy, join in the conversations as you see fit.
Thank you I will try !