Posts Tagged ‘Leica Monochrom’

Nikki Sixx: One Step up from the Abyss, Part 2

© Nikki Sixx

In part two of our interview with Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx, we delve further into his photographic approach and the passion and empathy behind his images. Sixx: A.M.’s song “Oh My God” reflects musically and lyrically the same theme Nikki portrays in the photography series presented. Click here to listen to the song. You [...]

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Nikki Sixx: One Step up from the Abyss, Part 1

© Nikki Sixx

An acclaimed rock musician and recovering addict, Nikki Sixx reveals the desperation and transcendence of life on the streets with authenticity, empathy and passion. Q: You are a pretty well known rock musician, isn’t that correct? A: Yes, I am the bassist in Mötley Crüe and also Sixx:A.M. Mötley Crüe’s been touring the world for thirty-something [...]

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David English: Shadow Play

© David English, Rain Dance (Leica M Monochrom, 21mm Super-Elmar)

With its extended dynamic range and high-ISO capabilities, the Leica M Monochrom is ideally suited to explore the relationship between light and shadow. But which lens should you choose? Assuming you want a film-like result, and you’re drawn to wide-angle focal lengths, you might consider pairing it with the 21mm Super-Elmar-M. Together they can produce [...]

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Lara Platman: A Road Trip– Gaydon To Solms In An Aston Martin DB9 Volante

© Lara Platman

The arrival of the Monochrom at my door was something of a delight to say the least. I had tried the camera at the Leica Store Mayfair in July and thought it was a pretty special camera, with a full array of ‘colour’ within its black and white range and fabulously defined detail on the [...]

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