These photos were taken with a Leica M Monochrom camera with a 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M lens and a medium yellow filter. It is a true black & white digital camera- the images are not converted from color to b&w in post-processing. It is great for street photography with its dramatic effect.
It’s also a fun, sort of retro challenge to shoot with a fixed length lens and manual focus. However, I did use aperture-priority for exposure instead of manually setting it.
A classic view of the Santa Monica Pier
A bit of magic...
Taking a break on the 3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street Promenade
Geometric shapes formed by the tables and chairs
A couple on the tram
The "Run" part of the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon in Solvang
A warm welcome after finishing the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon in Solvang
The "Sip" part of the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon in Solvang