The Leica M10 in Southern Italy
by Dan Bar
Just got back from Italy. I started in Naples, along the cost to Capri than Ravello Matera and Alberobello. Lovely places but nothing like Matera. Adam Marelli takes his photography groups to Matera. He seems to love the place and I agree with him. One of the most fascinating cities I have been too.
As always I took my loyal Leica M with me + the 50 APO which I love although I could use a 28 in the narrow Italian streets. I read your passion and motivation article and could not agree more, I too love my M cameras ( could not shoot with any other camera) and the 50 APO is one of the best 50’s ever. Great combo.
As always I shoot under exposed shots but this time I also shot in low light conditions as I love the light shadow contrast. The Italians in the south are very nice people and let me take their photos, no problems at all. I hope you will like the photos
Thank you
Danny
Napoli
Wonderful shots Danny. I’m beating a dead horse here, but I am also loving the ambience.
Thank you Trey
Don’t change a thing. Your photos are dark and moody, and our minds can fill in the blanks.
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You need to pack an M7 and some Tri-X…
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Haven’t visited this website for a while, but when I saw this post on facebook, the images triggered me to have a look at this post.
I’m sure (at least I hope so!) the darkness is on purpose, but to me it doesn’t make the photos any better. The moments and compositions are great, but the underexposure (or processing style) destroys perfectly good shots. But reading the comments above, others love it.
That is his style and always has been. I love Dan’s work personally but I love it when people are different and step outside of the box everyone else sits in. Thanks for taking a look!
I had a look at his other posts on your website, and yes it is his style. Absolutely unique, but not my taste. But I agree, it’s better that we’re not all making the same stuff. Thanks for running this website! Happy to visit it again.
Thank you Tom
I don’t expect everyone to like my “darker photos” 🙂 and I want to thank you for taking the time to watch my other photos
I like the style of your photos. The black and white ones have an almost film noir look to them.
Interesting as always.
Thank you Dan!
Maybe Dan’s monitor is too bright.
Your captures have a compelling density to them – very nice !
Signore Napoli! Thanks for sharing your experience and images! I enjoyed them very much! I am unfamiliar with your work, can you explain why you shoot under exposed and I assume you set this in the camera or are you editing in post production and sliding exposure till it feels right? Just curious. Thanks!
Nothing like a journey to the dark-side with uncle Danny! 😉
But seriously, I’ve come to really enjoy your posts and this set is one of the best. Great atmosphere and tonal qualities…
Love the two characters on the bikes!
Magic places and collection of images!
Thank you Marten
Your style really grows on me, and I look forward to your postings. Hard to say what it is, but something about atmosphere and depth, I think. Anyway, thanks for this group of images. And now I’m going to take another look!
Thank you Anonymous 🙂
Don’t know why I came out anonymous!! I’ll gladly own my comment.
absolutely wonderful portrait of the man in hat smoking!
Thanks
What great photos! Thanks for sharing your work.
Thank you David
There are some great photos here, with great use of light and recurring patterns. I especially like the photo with the two nuns, the photo with the big shadow, and the guy standing in the light with his back to the camera.
Thanks
Some wonderfully moody and evocative images here.
I like the quiet, dark landscapes the most.
Thank you
extremely nice drama in the images…. thanks for sharing
Thank you