They're pear flowers blooming in the garden. Because I don't take a good care of them, the fruits don't grow big. But, in the evening, the pink-tinted white petals start to shine. Are they trying to attract the bugs doing fertilization? I like to use this lens with the M Monochrom because the focused lines are sharp even thought the overall depiction is soft.

I tried a close-up shot of a person who was covered mysteriously by the light just like Vermeer... maybe I'm exaggerating. Not to mention, I always carry my camera with me so that I can shoot anytime. Plus, when I come to a new place, I always observe the entire environment first and then decide where to sit. I rarely come across the ideal scene with perfect lighting condition and atmosphere I can feel a story, but sometimes I can get what I want with some post adjustment.

This another such example. While drinking the cocktail slowly, this gentleman was talking with a young woman. The atmosphere was so gentle that I felt like time has stopped. His gentle and noble look tells his great life, too. By the way, what kind of cocktail is this? A martini after olives? Daiquiri? Or Gimlet? I'm so curious.

This is a small art gallery and I love the harmonization of the wall color, the layout of exhibition, the BGM, and the artist's fashion. This means even the space is a part of an exhibition.

Nina is worried these days. Moe, a ferocious Pomeranian living together, is unfriendly with her. Nina forgives him even though he takes her food and he jumps on her back while she is sleeping. She's 11-years old. Even though she's 60 if she is a human, sometimes she becomes like a girl when she runs toward him holding a doll in her mouth wagging her tail. But, he ignores her. Is she wondering how she can get along with her younger brother? Or, is she thinking about the Golden Retriever who passes in front of the house? I asked her about it, but she doesn't tell me. This is the first shot with the VISOFLEX and this lens.

The streets become so deserted after the sunset. And, if you hear the sound of clarinet, don't you start missing former lovers or something like that? Maybe you won't. I know. I'm simple-minded.

And, the sky darkens and I see the lights everywhere in town. There're less people heading back home and it's time for the busy horses to rest. I hope they can get a great food and sleep early in their stable.

A scene like this turns my imaginations. Doesn't she look scary? Or, is he getting scolded and depressed? Or, he can't believe what happened to her? Anyway, I shot because the air was vibrating.

I carelessly glanced and noticed the very bright spot. Wondering where they light was coming from, I aimed my camera. When I looked into the viewfinder, I noticed she was gazing at me and I was so surprised! But, I somehow didn't want to "lose," so I strained the abdomen, adjusted focus, and shot coolly. Usually, I send a thank-you signal, but this time I decided to get lost right away.

I wanted to learn more about infrared photography, so I took the special filter out of the drawer. I keep shooting with it to see what happens and I learned there're many ways to shoot infrared photography using different filters and ways of post-processing. Now, I want to know what kind of subject is good for infrared photography. I chose the two pictures because I can feel some stories. What exactly do I like about them? Well, I can't really answer...

Shooting infrared photography with the M8, the Macro-Elmarit R 60mm, and the VISOFLEX Elmar 65mm... I'm out of the right track these days. Am I tracing my unsteady life like a water-flower? Anyway, this is my nature and I will see you again!

( 2014.05.07 )