[Leica] IMG: Challenging Images

[Jim Nichols]

This afternoon was one for challenges.  First, after dinner, I observed 
the last of a series of glider takeoffs and landings that had been 
underway all afternoon.  The sun was now directly in my face.  I tried, 
anyway.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF1855+FM.tif.html

The next is only a challenge to the bank account.  A beautiful Cirrus 
SR22 in red and white.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF1863-1+FM.tif.html

Finally, my neighbor called and said our visiting skunk was in her yard, 
and headed toward my fence.  It was now almost dark.  I racked the X-E1 
up to ISO 4000 and shot through a single pane of window glass, because 
he was moving away from me.  Exposure was 1/9th second at f/2.8.  I 
think I pushed this camera to its limits for hand-held images.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Skunk.jpg.html

I now have a reference point.  I got a good image at the ball park at 
ISO 2000.  This is nowhere near as good at ISO 4000.  But maybe it was 
the slow shutter speed. :-(

Comments and critiques welcomed.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA