New View Of An Old Favorite - Temecula Old Town
I've been wandering the streets of Old Town Temecula, California recently, mostly testing out new camera equipment.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk II, f2.8, iso400, 1/8th Handheld
I've taken this shot several times over the years while walking the streets of Old Town Temecula, California, usually while testing camera equipment. Temecula became a city in 1989, but much of what exists today in Old Town existed over 100 years ago. It's only a few short blocks long, but is full of a rich and varied history. Although incorporated in 1989, the town is old, dating back 100+ years. The City Hall is new and about as modern and spectacular as it gets.
This is the most recent photo of the City Hall building that I’ve taken. The exterior lighting seems to change frequently, so it makes for a different look every time I visit it. I like the colors from this one the best. This is a simple snap, handheld. I did wait for just the right color of car to drive by however.
Ricoh GR II - Window Shopping
I was strolling the streets of Old Town Temecula again recently with the Ricoh GR II in hand.
Ricoh GR II, f/4, iso640, 1/40th
I was strolling the streets of Old Town Temecula again recently with the Ricoh GR II in hand. This handbag was inside a glass display. The shot was taken through a window, handheld. The Ricoh GR II has to be about the best camera ever made - for the price. This shot required no more than my usual 60 second workflow in Lightroom. No trip to Photoshop required. Look at the rich and true natural colors, the detail, especially for a handheld shot through glass at night. I have (and have had) significantly more expense camera bodies and lenses. I doubt I could have achieved any better result pulling out any of the 'big' gear. To see more street photos from Old Town Temecula, click here.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk II - Temecula Old Town
I've been wandering the streets of Old Town Temecula, California recently, mostly testing out new camera equipment.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk II, f2.8, iso250, 1/5th Handheld
I've been wandering the streets of Old Town Temecula, California recently, mostly testing out new camera equipment. Temecula became a city in 1989, but much of what exists today in Old Town existed over 100 years ago. It's only a few short blocks long, but is full of a rich and varied history. Although incorporated in 1989, the town is old, dating back 100+ years. The City Hall is new and about as modern and spectacular as it gets.
The photo here is a great example of the capabilities of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. I took this shot handheld, one take, simply waiting for the passing car to move into the field of view. 1/5th second without a tripod is no problem for the Oly E-M1 Mk II.
Leica Q - Time For A Drink
This girl was alone at the bar on a late Saturday afternoon in Old Town Temecula, California.
Leica Q
This girl was alone at the bar on a late Saturday afternoon in Old Town Temecula, California. Looks like she needed a break after shopping. It seemed she was the only one in place at the time. This picture was taken from a sidewalk outside the bar, through a glass window. It's a real testament to the rendering ability and image quality of the Leica Q.
See more from Old Town Temecula here.