My second shoot with the amazing Angelique (A.K.A. Frenchie) yielded some great images. We shot at and around the Grist Mill at Norris, TN, a location that provided plenty of shade from the harsh light and ridiculous heat of the early afternoon (95F and very humid), but unfortunately not the mosquitoes! All photos shot on Fuji Neopan film in a Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron or 90mm Elmarit lenses.
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
A quick word about using the Leica on this shoot. As much as I love shooting medium and large format, and also my Nikon F3 kit, it’s been a revelation using this small, compact rangefinder system. I can fit a complete five lens outfit, with accessories and plenty of film, into a small Domke shoulder bag (F6). It’s great for location use and means I can be completely mobile while photographing. With my larger systems, I usually find myself having to dump the large bags they require on the ground before being able to shoot, but with the Leica I can simply work out of the bag on my shoulder without it impeding my ability to get the shot. Very refreshing!
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
Leica M3 with 50mm Summicron
More images of Frenchie can be found here.
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Tags: angelique, elmarit, frenchie, leica, m3, neopan, summicron