104/365 Christmas Carol

    Day 104

    (Explored #3 :D Thanks!)

    I'm sorry for today's semi-lackluster photo-- yes, yet another Christmas themed one. But the whole point of today's photo isn't about the photo, but rather the camera. I can imagine your eyes swinging to the EXIF on the right. Yep, a Leica M9. First off, no it's not mine, I just happened to get my hands on one for a few days to experiment with. You see that crazy depth of field? That's the work of ƒ/0.95 You saw that right. Zero point nine five. Apparently, this Leica M9 is equipped with a 50mm ƒ/0.95 lens. That's insane, in my opinion. Honestly though, as great as this camera is, it isn't a practical one. But it is German.

    In other news, thank you for viewing my photos, as I got two front pages today! :D I really appreciate it :D

    Oh, and the title. As cheesy as all the songs sound, I actually like Christmas songs.

    (Disregard the EXIF, I don't know why it says f/1.4)

    Comments and faves

    1. krishuang, kevinsshuang, Blu Icy, Thiago SL, and 195 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Alper Design (30 months ago | reply)

      hahaa.. how cute is thaaat!! :))

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    3. Alper Design (30 months ago | reply)

      /jealousy on/
      SAY WHAAAAAAAAAATT???

      ZERO POINT NINE FIVE?!? WOAAAAHHHH
      /jealousy off

      WOAH!!!

    4. |md|photography| (30 months ago | reply)

      I've heard about these Leica Noctilux lenses. Insane aperture and insane price! Thus an insane shot, Brandon! :-)

    5. *maja (30 months ago | reply)

      excellent focus,color combinations and DoF..... very effective motives: piano, book with notes, lights.....

    6. krishuang (30 months ago | reply)

      So cute :)

    7. J.L.N Photography (30 months ago | reply)

      cute :)
      verry sweet

    8. Thiago SL (30 months ago | reply)

      great picture.

    9. [Sebastien C.] (30 months ago | reply)

      the DoF is indeed crazy thin! neat one.

    10. Chlouzie (30 months ago | reply)

      Really Great photo !!!

    11. y2-hiro (30 months ago | reply)

      Sweet image of Christmas !!

    12. page.closed (30 months ago | reply)

      amazing christmas image, again ! cool DoF avec tones

    13. Jhun Solomon (30 months ago | reply)

      amazing focus and the bokeh is awesome!!!

    14. Amanda Mabel (30 months ago | reply)

      love the focus. and the piano :)

    15. hien~ (30 months ago | reply)

      love your creativity! each capture has a thought and great execution. have a nice day :)

    16. Yuki1683 (30 months ago | reply)

      Lovely seasonal shot.
      Nice focus and great DoF.

    17. Columbia4266 [deleted] (30 months ago | reply)

      greetings from germany.... nice camera.... ;o)

      and......... GORGEOUS image!
      I ♥ it!

    18. *karla (30 months ago | reply)

      ohhh, lucky you!
      I knew it:) !
      ƒ/0.95 : incredible!
      and this photo..... a fantastic postcard!

    19. I'm Rich (30 months ago | reply)

      Love it! I LOVE the DOF. Man, that camera is awesome! It's such a "humble" looking camera but produces great images. I love the Christmas feel to this shot!

    20. 500 Days Of ℒeah ❁ [deleted] (30 months ago | reply)

      awesome focus! and so adorable! love that bokeh :)

    21. leprou (30 months ago | reply)

      amazing good!

    22. Angels GE (30 months ago | reply)

      that is soooo cooooool!! :D front page again, FOR SURE! :)

    23.  David.Keochkerian  (30 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic!!! very nice shot!!!

    24. Emil Fynboe [deleted] (30 months ago | reply)

      amazing! it's really incredible

    25. under the bonsai (30 months ago | reply)

      great composition and tones!

    26. Daniel | rapturedmind.com (30 months ago | reply)

      :o) cute shot and great focus... and it got Bokeh too... yeah! ;o)

      I am so jealous right now... I would love to try a M9 together with that lens (or any other of the summilux lenses). Sweet. But as you said it is a completely different way of shooting then with a DSLR.

    27. desirae.. (30 months ago | reply)

      looks like a perfect christmas. :) great shot :)

    28. --- KORGAN --- (30 months ago | reply)

      Great composition. Fantastic bokeh.

    29. kabils (30 months ago | reply)

      So cute! Nice DOF!

    30. darlye.▲ (30 months ago | reply)

      HOLYMOLYY
      OMFG
      BRANDONNN.
      slkajfd;lsajf;lskjdf
      !! so proo.
      ugh 'osadjlkaj;fksajd fksjf;lkajf ksafd

    31. evgeniya stoyanova (30 months ago | reply)

      Great composition... amazing focus and the bokeh!
      Love it!

    32. Bhavna Saluja (30 months ago | reply)

      Great composition n framing! Lovely tones! :)

    33. Dr. Ilia (30 months ago | reply)

      Excellent shot
      Great Shot you are a FreedomHawk Awarded Photographer !!!
      Collect 5 Awards to receive FAVE AWARDS
      (please post 1, invite1, comment 3)


      Seen in:
      FreedomHawk Awards!!!please remember to comment on 3.

    34. (mahranarchitect)<< on Instagram (30 months ago | reply)


      YOU ARE INVITED TO SEE MY PHOTOS, IT'S MY PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU OPINION !

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    35. Manel Cantarero (30 months ago | reply)

      I love the bokeh from left side, incredible!

    36. ng.kelven (30 months ago | reply)

      Love the bokeh and the concept behind this :)

    37. Sabinche (30 months ago | reply)

      this is cute and awesome! perfect for this season.

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    38. Dando88 (30 months ago | reply)

      Spectacular focus! : )

    39. ngoyagl (30 months ago | reply)

      benerr2 gelokk

    40. sam.iykm (30 months ago | reply)

      nice bokeh

    41. Xerethra (30 months ago | reply)

      Nice Christmas atmosphere.

    42. AndrewLee∇ (30 months ago | reply)

      i love this alot!

    43. Joanot (30 months ago | reply)

      Congrats, EXPLORED!!!!

    44. ecstatic eyes (30 months ago | reply)

      very cute!! congratulations on explore!

    45. This photo was invited and added to the Bric-à-brac photographique. group.

    46. Light+Shade [spcandler.zenfolio.com] (30 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful image, nice work, well done !!!

      [ via flickriver explore  --Light+Shade ]

    47. Zhang Peng Photography (30 months ago | reply)

      nice DOF control

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