In the Lens of Uncertainty: My Leica's Fate
To sell or not to sell.
My Brain only shuts off when I am taking a photograph - capturing moments, freezing time, and preserving memories. Yet, in the midst of these still frames, a tumultuous tempest rages within me. An inner battle, stirred by the seductive whispers of a new muse: the Fujifilm GFX 100 II, a medium format dream machine.
most of these are shot with the Leica m240 and 28mm f5.6
Mao and Mo
As I contemplate this leap back into once-charted photographic territory, a sacrificial dilemma looms over my beloved Leica. A faithful companion, it has witnessed the world through my eyes, immortalizing fragments of existence with its precise lens and soul-stirring clarity. But now, to fund my Fujifilm fantasy, the prospect of parting ways with my trusted companion beckons.
Celebrating Vince on his birthday and pushing the low light limits.
In the dim glow of nostalgia, I found myself delving into the archives, sifting through the digital remnants of summers past. Among the myriad of images, a collection of random shots taken with my Leica M240 surfaced. Each frame, a whisper of memories etched in pixels, evoking a cocktail of emotions - joy, melancholy, and an unshakable attachment.
My favorite aspect of the M240 is how it treats the blues.
But as I endeavored to empty out the memory cards, hesitation gripped me like a vice. How could I let go of a tool that has been an extension of my creative soul? The weight of this decision hung heavily in the air, as tangible as the aroma of vapor from a desktop dry herb ball vape.
Jordan Gross Married Jordan Gross
Audrey and her griii
Austin and Dozer at the farm
Perhaps, amidst this whirlwind of uncertainty, there lies a truth waiting to be unveiled. I find solace in the notion that I need another week, an additional sip of life's experiences, to unravel the enigma shrouding my Leica's fate. For now, the camera remains my faithful companion, patiently awaiting the verdict of my unending quest through the realms of doubt and desire.
testing out a summilux 50mm f1.4
Rest easy, my dear Leica. Our adventure together may find its continuation, or perhaps, a bittersweet adieu. Only time will reveal our fate together.
