Leica M8 With Firelight (Beer Drinking, Bonfire and Hayride)

(Brighton, IL USA) Three friends sit on a bale of straw during an annual fall bonfire and hayride. L to R Bill Huebener, Bob Sancamper and Art Tunnicliff.  Leica M8 and Voigtlander 35mm f1.2  1/20 second at f1.4

(Brighton, IL USA) A young boy and his dad sitting near a roaring bonfire at an annual fall party.   Leica M8 and Voigtlander 35mm f1.2.  1/20 second at f1.4

Went to a fall party that included a day of shooting most every type of firearm available to the general public, followed by a bonfire and hayride.  I used my Leica M8 to capture a few images after dark to see how well it worked with firelight.

As expected, because of the extreme IR sensitivity, full color images have a distinct magenta cast.  The black and white images look superb considering the conditions.

Calhoun Girls Volleyball Regional Championship



(Hardin, IL USA) Calhoun High School students cheer their team during the Illinois Class A girls volleyball regional tournament held at Calhoun High School.

The Calhoun High School girls volleyball team is now off to sectional Play after their defeat of Franklin/Waverly.

(Hardin, IL USA) The Calhoun High School girls volleyball team holds up their Class A regional award plaque as fans cheer from the bleachers.

See all the photos from the game by clicking on the link.

Cheerleaders and Football

(Hardin, IL) Cheerleaders for the Calhoun Warrior football team leaping for photos by friends and family before the game with North Greene of White Hall.

Nothing sets the mood for a football game better than leaping cheerleaders.  See more from the game by clicking on the link.

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