This is what happened when I switched to Leica: I've been shooting more and more ever since! I don't see many photographers use a rangefinder for "studio" work (portraits, nudes, etc), but I am very happy with it. This is my website . Comments (along with criticism and praise!) are welcome.

-- Julian (julian@jfphotography.org), September 26, 2001

Answers

Not bad, Julian. Who's the model with the short, dark hair?

-- Dennis (couvilaw@aol.com), September 26, 2001.

Very nice- I like those in the "Other" category- complete black background. All with an M6? May I ask what lens(es), film?

As for some of the jewelry- ouch! ;-)

BTW, the links on your opening page are kinda not working.

-- Tse-Sung wu (tsesung@yahoo.com), September 26, 2001.

Oops- I mean 'Figure'- the ones with the black background. Those in 'Other' were good too. Good eye.

-- tsw (tsesung@yahoo.com), September 26, 2001.

Thanks for the nice comments. They were all done with the M6, most with the 50/2, and some with the 90/2.8. The film is Ilford HP5. PS: what browser are you using? I just went to the site, and everything works...

-- julian (julian@jfphotography.org), September 26, 2001.

Not on my Netscape it ain't!

-- Dave Jenkins (djphoto@vol.com), September 26, 2001.

Hi,

Great pictures. Did you use the 50mm to get the Ocean and the kid on the sofa? I would have expected a wide angle? Also, what scanner do you use to get these pictures on computer?

-- Angelique (Abischop@earthlink.net), September 26, 2001.

Netscape users, try:

http:// jfphotography.org/portfolio.html

-- Tse-Sung Wu (tsesung@yahoo.com), September 27, 2001.

That last link works for me.

Good stuff...I'm still absorbing it.

I think the Leica (or any good RF) works very well as a studio camera - you can see what the flash is getting; when something good happens the shutter fires RIGHT NOW; and you can set focus once and then just shoot, assuming your distance doesn't change much.

I believe in pushing the limits that convention puts on rangefinders (or any equipment). You may crash and burn, but every so often using the 'wrong' equipment gets you something outstanding that wouldn't have happened with the 'right' equipment. And the same applies in reverse - trying street photography with a press camera or Mamiya 6x7 SLR.

-- Andy Piper (apidens@denver.infi.net), September 27, 2001.

I like the photos in general, but your website is not working for Netscape. Links don't work or bring you repeatedly back to the same place - where you don't want to go.

-- Robin Smith (smith_robin@hotmail.com), September 27, 2001.

Julian:

Nice photos! Are you a pro?...........

-- Muhammad Chishty (applemac97@aol.com), September 27, 2001.

Thanks to a tip from Tse, now the site works in Netscape also. Andy, I couldn't have put it better myself! Thanks everyone for the nice words. No, I am not a pro. If I would rely on photography to make a living, I'd be living under a bridge! Maybe someday...

-- julian (julian@jfphotography.org), September 27, 2001.

I especially enjoy your "Urban" section. These really stand out:

http:/ /jfphotography.org/galleries/urban/guggenheim.html

http://jfp hotography.org/galleries/urban/museum.html. This is so like an Henri Cartier-Bresson it's uncanny!

http:// jfphotography.org/galleries/urban/8thAvenue.html

http:// jfphotography.org/galleries/urban/5thAvenue.html

-- Tony Rowlett (rowlett@mail.com), September 27, 2001.

Great photos!!! I like your shot of the "McDonald's" trash man. I like your thoughts on using it in a studio setting. Keep up the good work.

-- Scott Evans (scottevans@mediaone.net), November 08, 2001.