Festina Lente!!

We're waiting for a new camera announced in 5th Jan.
It must be more superior than any other cameras, because we had to wait for long time.
And in personally, also I am interested in another one which was debut two days ago.
That name is SONY NEX-7.
I think it can be used on taking photos on work practice. It's possible enough for us. But there are some problems to solve in this camera if we want to use it on job.
At times, I can scarcely tell job from enjoying.

Leica M-9P is the most wonderful camera than any other camera I have ever had.
It doesn't have useful performance at many situations.
But, sometimes it brings me wonderful photos not related to my skill and sense.
It's really my hobby camera !!

Do you have some hobbies?
My hobbies include taking photos, reading books, drinking coffee, eating something yummy, collecting leather goods and some cameras and lenses .

But, those are too luxurious for me. I have to cut off my expensive hobby.
Then, I have to find a real hobby which is important for me.

Probably I can find it someday, or I will look for it forever.

Now, I and Isao are constructing new web site about analog hand made photography.
Recently, most of people might image digital photo more usual than analog photos.
But, we;EasterEgg emphasize too much.
However digital photos will be easier and give us vivid pictures, that technologies are not yet to be reached to complete domain, now.
We absolutely think photos gazed at long years need higher archival ability.
Negative film and hand made photos will qualify as art for us as long as there are nostalgic feeling on us.

Always, I feel like suiting myself whenever anywhere.
Freedom, what a dazzling image it is ! But, seriously, it's difficult for ordinary people.

Instead, I would like to dream in my hobbies.

For example,
I shouldn't wear red clothes in every situations, however I love red rose. It absolutely doesn't suit me.

Therefor, I would like to dress up my cameras.
I think it's so cool ! Don't you think so?

This "Leica" has many marvelous attractions.
For example....

1. All of photos drawn by it have apparent sharp and something nostalgic.
2. It is very cozy to grip it. Weight is just fit for me, and also  size is comfortable to fit for my hand anytime.
   
3. That design is sophisticated and good appearance.

But,  I'm sorry I wouldn't like that response, especially viewing a new photo which is taken in real time is the slowest. I can say it's unbelievable.

And more, back monitor isn't enough to use at outside during the day time.
It is difficult to look at its information for anyone, and I think it isn't suitable as a finder !

Today;
My wife gives me surprise present !
The other day, I tweeted "It is suitable to take it whenever I go somewhere", and I told her to present me it as my birthday present that was forgotten if it's possible. It was half as a joke.

Believe it or not, it's a fact.
Really I could gain the Leica X1.
Leica X1 has very large digital sensor as compact camera.
It's so-called "APS-C", and it can make big natural bokeh on its pictures.

This is the first shot of the X1.
This picture is as if a SLR camera's it.

Tommorow ;
'm trying to take photos of wedding by analog "Leica" cameras.
It is my cherished dream to use own favorite cameras at my job.

Nowadays, I'm wondering if young couple know or don't know using negative film to take photos.
I was going to have to hand over its precious world of analog pictures to next generation.

Therefore, I should be taking photos for not only private things.

My "Leicas" may be taking me to future beyond the time.

Summer season;
I would like to eat big breakfast, lunch and dinner, also I must take enough water to overcome this hard season.

Today;
I barely ordered private camera.
Seriously, this camera will be my best treasure as long as I live.
I will have to work harder than till yesterdays.
I'm going to work more and play more forever.

The Carl Zeiss Stiftung was established by Ernst Karl Abbe in 1889.
I was too young to purchasing them, when I found that brand. I was only 12 years old.

As that time. only particular camera was able to attach the Carl Zeiss lenses. That was the CONTAX.
As well as, those lenses were pretty expensive, the Contax cameras were also expensive.

Therefor, ordinary user would purchase Pentax, Minolta, Olympus, Canon or Nikon.
They were enough to take many good photos.
Particularly, Nikon had been gradually growing up to world level.

It seems I was born with lowbrows by nature.
I could scarcely forget that advertisement copy.
It said  "Photo is dependent on lenses".

Now, I'm a enthusiastic Zeiss user since 1997

Comfortable strap is very important whenever I take snap photos .
It gives us own two hands. But, it is so difficult for us to find a suitable one.

I remember not finding it many times.
But now, I can easily choose the best strap.
As the proverb goes, "Failure teaches success. "

Today; New two straps arrived, and immediately I carefully coated them with the best leather cream.

I recommend you them, they're fabulous !!

• ULYSSES
• Collonil DIAMANTE

Although digital camera is so convenient I prefer analog camera.

Recently,
Spec of digital cameras have already reached to considerable area. Any pictures taken by them seem to be nearly equal to analog camera's ones. I've just decided to back to analog photo, again.
I'll take photos of wedding by Leica, Zeiss and negative film, from this Autumn season.  

Recently, I've been reviewing old manual focus lenses for auto focus cameras.
Auto focus system has brought about great convenience and marvelous chances for moment to us;photographers.
I'm still not liking auto focus lenses. However, they're by far the most convenient .
But, I thought either, way they lack individuality as professional tool.

I feel paradox  between a individual tool and innovate ones.

But I would like to believe my inspiration.
I'll try to combine traditional tool with new ones.

In my opinion, each of still photo and video movie lived in another world for many years.
But now, that fence have been gradually breaking.
I think it is one of the best fusion, or worst harmony.
We shouldn't apply movie skill to still photo, lightly. No doubt, if we don't have enough technique and skill it won't lead to synthesis.
It will never lead to happiness for couples and everyone.

Therefore, I'm going to have to get movie's knowledge and editing skills as soon as possible.

For about this decade, trend of wedding photos that couple fancy for their wedding day has been snap shot.

But recently, little by little the trend is moving back to traditional style.
I think this tendency has relation to what couples select their wedding style.

Anyway, we have to prepare for any photo style that couples prefer.
Then, I've purchased "Wireless system unit" with strobe from maker.

We'll be able to take photos more wishes. And, no doubt, it'll bring about great benefits for many couples

 COMET

前回に引き続き、今日も久右衛門邸さんでの撮影。
小山の上にあるここは本当に空気も美味しくて、「本当に横浜？」と思うくらい。
写真は、中川マネージャーとプランナーのAさん。みんな元気で明るいこちらの会場スタッフ。
イースターエッグも学ぶところが本当多いです。

ところで、この写真は昨日買ったGH2で撮って見ました。間違えてこの好天にISO800＆F1.7のおかしな設定にしてしまいましたが、ノイズはかなり少ないですね。
フォーサーズに1４７０万画素は厳しいのでは？という心配を見事払拭してくれました。仕事にも使えそうな絵を書いてくれました。

コロッセオがライトアップされているとの情報を得て、急遽地下鉄に乗って見てきました。
さすがに夜の地下鉄B線・テルミニ駅は怪しさ満載です。防具を持って行きました。

この角度が一番コロッセオらしさを出していると思うのだけど、今日は月がとても綺麗だったので、色々試行。
ここは20mm f1.7の出番。

開放値f4の7-14にはカーボンの防具一脚が役に立ちました。

ドムス・アウラに登って、1秒シャッターの連続。どうにかギリギリ止まった内の1枚。

さて真面目な話。
地下鉄・テルミニ駅で、いまいち使い方が解らない券売機に戸惑う私。親切に手伝ってくれたトルコ系（？）の30代とおぼしき男性が、「You must pay me 2 Euros !! 」ですと！！　当然　「NO」と答えると、すごんできましたが、防具をシャキーンと引き伸ばすとすたこら逃走。その隙に私も逃走。まさか本当に出番がある とは思いませんでした。

彼らの名誉のために1枚、こちらは光るアクリル製品の押し売りやさんに撮ってもらいました。
「だから買って」としつこくつきまとわれましたが、「必要ないのだから悪いけど。」と説明。
彼はまだ正統だと思います。

さすがに昨日の疲れが残って、今朝は10時ころ起床。予定では一日のんびりするつもりでしたが、ピーカンの天気がそれを許さない。と言う訳で、またこの扉から外に出て、まずはトレビの泉に向かってみる。
バスはお決まりの40番・急行。ちなみに64番は各駅停車。日本の電車と思えばいいかも。

最寄り停留所で降り歩くと、すぐクイリナーレの丘の上、大統領宮殿（クイリナーレ宮）に。
ここのオリベスクはアウグストゥス廟にあった物らしい。中に収蔵されている美術品の見学も自由だったが、とにかく町そのものが美術館のようで、、、、見切れない。残念だがスルー。

クイリナーレ宮から歩くこと5分足らずで、トレビの泉が出現。日曜と言うこともあり、有り得ないほどの混雑ぶり。昨日のベネツィアもすごかったけど、ここはそれ以上の人口密度。。。。

　そんなこんなで自分の居場所を探していると、遠くからただならぬ歓声が。こちらに来て毎日のように歓声を聞いているので、すっかり喧噪には慣れっこなのですが、雰囲気が違う！！　　ビンゴ！！　　やはり結婚式　(^_^)

本当に気さくな友人達に囲まれ、そこには幸福な空気が！！

結婚しきってやっぱり良いな。世界中何処でも、みんなこんな笑顔は一緒。
もっと撮りたかったけど、彼らはこれからみんなでカプリに行くそうで、、、、うーん。いいなぁ。

と言う訳で、第2の目的地「イル・パティオ」へ。

途中に出くわしたオリベスクともまた違う、円柱状の建造物。何かと思えば、哲人皇帝「マルクス・アウレリアス」の記念柱。柱には、ゲルマニア・サルマティアでの戦記がレリーフに。

途中またしても、誘惑が・・・つい立ち寄ってしまったサンティニャツィオ教会

実はここにクーポラは無く、それらしく遠近法を利用したいわばだまし絵。資金難だった当時、苦肉の策として描かれたとのこと。それはさておき、天井画はまた最高

寄り道もいい加減にして、イル・パティオにGO！！

パンテオンの北、100メートルの所に位置するイル・パティオローマ店。
フィレンツェの手漉き高級紙の直売店で、前回はヴェネツィアで買いましたが今回はこちらで。
たくさんお土産を購入。

手仕事をキッチリと追い求めて行くこと、その正当性と普遍性を改めて痛感。イースターエッグもこうありたい。と心新たに(^0_0^)

締め括りは、ナヴォーナ広場。ここも日曜日とあって大混雑。

かなり早めの夕食をとる事に。ウェイターのヴィンチェントはとっても気さく。私を見るなり「カルボナーラ、アンド？」と言う具合。毎回頼んでいれば、そうなりますかね。今日のサービスはほろにがレンジジュース。

これがそのカルボナーラ。ペンネではないですが、日本人的にはこっちの方がなじみ。味は真面目に美味しい。うーん。本当に美味しい。サンタンジェロやこの近くのジェラードも美味しかったけど、これは本当に帰国したくなくなるほど！！

食後の珈琲。飾り気はないけど、これも美味しい。とにかくサービスの良いお店でひとりひとりのウェイターがみな、フレンドリーかつ紳士的。手本にして行こう。

改めて、四大河の噴水。ラングドン教授が手柄を立てた場所。

後ろが身を引かれながら反対側から、ナヴォーナ広場を出る。振り向きざまに一枚。
今回のトリップでもう来ることはない。