I don’t think photography needs to be a specific time or place, and it doesn’t have to be a scenic location.
Photography can be done anywhere and anytime. In the eyes of many people, there is nothing new around them and nothing seems worth documenting. They say you have to go to a strange place to find inspiration. But I am not such a person. I think we don’t have much choice in life. Spring, summer, fall and winter are not our choice. You can’t say you don’t like winter so you have to live in spring, summer or fall. What I can choose is to choose a device that makes me happy and carry it with me at all times, and the good things will appear in front of the camera by themselves.
Negatives don’t need glitz and glamor, just pure sunlight. I don’t discard out-of-focus photos, especially physical film, and digital blurry photos I tend to delete. Out-of-focus film gives you a hazy feeling with a palpable graininess. This realism is something that digital photography can’t give you.
The difference between people may lie in the fact that they face the same problem and make different choices. In one thought, you make your choice, I make mine, and then I become me and you become you. The difference between you and me stems from that thought, and the fact that I’m carrying a camera in my hand.
Street photography sets us apart. Life is like the tide, the ebb and flow, like the breeze, the spring and the fall. Photographers are bystanders who record their choices. I don’t pursue beautiful photos, I just want to record the reality of life.
I never realized how beautiful colors could be until Valentine’s Day.
This photo was taken on Valentine’s Day, where mobile vendors were selling flowers everywhere. The flowers were the only things that stood out in the gray winter landscape of the north.
However, the photo does not capture the moment when the lover sent the flowers, making it less exciting.
I believe this is a good photo because it captures the essence of Valentine’s Day. The image depicts both couples and a lone figure, which is a common occurrence. It is possible that the bouquet of flowers was a gift to herself rather than from someone else.
Photographers use their observations to find some anomalies and then feel smug. I can understand this self-satisfaction, because this way you can feel your soul, even though your body is walking around like a robot, seemingly repeating itself every day. Only photography can reflect what I think and what I find unusual.
From a distance, taking blurry pictures can be beautiful and emotional. From a distance, everything is beautiful.
Most photographers are rigorous in their pictures. While I appreciate rigor and seriousness, my own photography is not as strict. I forgive myself for sloppy composition, as it allows me to truly enjoy the art of photography.
Local photography is more about mindset than location.
When you lift your camera, you cease to be a local.
As a street photographer, I am frequently asked if I have visited the Grand Canyon or Nepal. Despite the assumption that I must travel extensively to capture my shots, I consider myself a local photographer. People are often confused by this term and wonder how I can take interesting photos without traveling far.
Perhaps they are overlooking the fact that flowers bloom in abundance both locally and abroad during the spring season. Spring is everywhere as long as it’s enjoyable. Wherever there is photography, there are moments. Now that is local photography.
The Leica Super-Angulon 21mm design was originally developed by Schneider and later brought to Leitz. It can focus very close (0.4m), which is remarkable for a Leica M lens, and produces a bokeh. This lens is exceptionally sharp and produces beautiful images. Using a Super Angulon lens can instantly turn any photographer into Jeanloup Sieff.
Not suitable for landscapes
In general, 21mm lenses can shoot a wide range of subjects and require a certain level of photographic skill, otherwise it’s easy to produce untidy work. I don’t think this 21mm lens is suitable for architecture and landscape photography. On the contrary, it is very interesting for close-ups and portraits. Compared to “normal” lenses, you can make people appear taller and more impressive with this lens, and with this type of shadow, it will make them appear three-dimensional.
Digital Leica compatibility
This lens is compatible with Leica M digital cameras. However, there may be problems with color shift around edges and corners. This lens is also prone to flare on digital cameras and may be overexposed on the Leica M8 and M9. Despite these problems, this lens still produces beautiful photos, especially when converting color photos to black and white.
F4.0 vs F3.4
The optical quality of the f/3.4 Super-Angulon lens surpasses that of the f/4.0 version.
Voigtlander 21mm
The Voigtlander 21mm lens is a more affordable option than the Leica Super-Angulon. However, some Voigtlander users may eventually be tempted by the classic design and nostalgic attraction of the Super-Angulon lens.
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Filter: 48mm UV, VII.
Hood: 12501
Front cover: 14102
Rear cover: 14042
Stock: less than 6000.
Focus lever: metal crescent focus lever.
Minimum focusing distance: 0.4m
If changing your style of photography is diligence, I’m more like laziness.
It is said that the key to street photography is not skill, but persistence. I don’t like to stick to one thing, but then again street photography never stops, photography for me is more like laziness that doesn’t want to change.
