Leica M6, CV 35 PII, Kodak Gold 400

M6, 35 CV PII, Kodak Gold 400

1/60 @ f/2.5

Gold400 is a pretty cheap drugstore film but I needed a fix before my main supply came in from Freestyle so I got a four pack.  The results can be all over the place and the color is rarely consistent so it needs a firmer hand in post.  But sometimes it actually works out nicely without coercion.  This isn’t bad color but it’s not nearly as complimentary as Portra400.  Anyway, Ava Rae is a cute little ham and I love that she loves hats.  Running in circles, hats that cover her eyes and giggling are her favorite things in the world.

And pretty impressive that I got this turned around from shot to post in 24 hours.  Analog’s not dead, it’s just resting : )

#1 – Summaron in color – A raw/vegan restaurant and junk shoppe in Nevada City, CA

Leica M3, Leitz Summaron 35 f/2.8, Kodak Gold 400

f/2.8 @ 1/50

#2 – Sumamron in color – Covered bridge at Bridgeport, CA

Leica M3, KM 5cm Hexanon-M, Kodak Portra400NC

f/11 @ 1/500

#3 – Sonnar landscape – Lake Berryessa, CA

Leica M3, Canon 5cm Sonnar f/1.5, Tri-X 400

f/11 @ 1/500

These aren’t my usual fare, but I wasn’t in my usual element.  Kim took me on surprise trips to Nevada City and Lake Berryessa and I had the chance to be a strolling tourist taking pictures of whatever caught my eye.  I’m not much of a landscaper but I like the B&W shot particularly.  And since this is my blog, I can post what I want – so there : )