domenico (italy) g , Jan 01, 2008; 06:02 p.m.
Hi all, happy new year. At this address, http://www.foto-
orlando.it/galleria.asp?page=1, you will try my images taken using M8 and
Noctilux. The title of the portfolio is "In the night" (Nella notte). All
photos are taken with existing light (or in the darkness, in same case). No
color correction nor high ISO value (only 160). Frequently using f1 aperture.
My goal is to maintain the mistery of the night in ancient or not-urban places
in Italy (Abruzzo, Emilia, Tuscany regions). Thank you for your attention.
Domenico
Ofey Kalakar 
, Jan 01, 2008; 06:18 p.m.
http://www.foto-orlando.it/galleria.asp?page=1
Ronald Moravec , Jan 01, 2008; 06:42 p.m.
I think they are outstanding. Wish I could have seen then larger.
Adrian Bastin , Jan 01, 2008; 07:21 p.m.
El Fang 
, Jan 01, 2008; 07:29 p.m.
Why exactly did any of these need f/1? I don't see any compelling subject matter, let alone anything worth isolating with shallow depth of field. Most of them are flat snapshots, devoid of human interest, made in boring light. This is a perfect illustration of why a $10,000 rig does not a photographer make.
Keep trying.
Doug from Tumwater 
, Jan 01, 2008; 07:35 p.m.
Very nice still lifes. It appears El Fang has Noctilux envy. F/1.0 and be there...
Milo G , Jan 01, 2008; 07:45 p.m.
I don't really see anything that indicates these images could only have been taken with this unique lens and camera combination. In fact if the desire was to maintain the low ambient light levels, then an F1 aperature would seem redundant. The pictures are pleasant enough with a charming baroque quality, but if they were intended to showcase the advantages of the Noctilux, I think they miss the mark.
Bill Mitchell , Jan 01, 2008; 08:25 p.m.
If you want to see how it's done properly, get a copy of Brassi's "Paris by Night," done with a large format camera and published in 1933. For that kind of work, get a tripod (you don't need a Noctilux) and spend some time learning about white light balancing. His B&W monochrome is a lot more attractive than your "Yuckki Yellow."
Doug from Tumwater , Jan 01, 2008; 08:30 p.m.
The photos are in low light with ISO 160. I suppose a DSLR with tripod, mirror locked up and a Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 prime (with good bokeh) would be close technically, but the elegance and spontaneity of a Leica M would be missing.
Vivek . , Jan 01, 2008; 08:44 p.m.
"..but the elegance and spontaneity of a Leica M would be missing."
Would the static subjects migrate if a shot is planned carefully and taken with a tripod mounted cam?
