Leica M8 with Voigtländer 50mm Classic Heliar Lens, February, 2008

Leica M8 with Voigtländer 50mm Classic Heliar Lens, February, 2008, originally uploaded by Maggie Osterberg.

This is an absolutely stellar combination of camera and lens! Not only does it produce photos of remarkable depth and color, it looks hella cool and collapses down when you’re not using it.

Click here for examples of the 50/2’s work. It might just be my new favorite lens.

U-2, SAC Museum, February, 2008

U-2, SAC Museum, February, 2008, originally uploaded by Maggie Osterberg.

The spookiest of all airplanes. Still flying after fifty years of service.

Relic.

Phone Booth, February, 2008, originally uploaded by Maggie Osterberg.

One of the last phone booths around. Or maybe a really chintzy TARDIS, designed by Phillip Johnson on an off day?

London City Hall, Southwark, September, 2007

London City Hall, Southwark, September, 2007, originally uploaded by Maggie Osterberg.