This is the ongoing journal of my travels, photography, experience with people, places and equipment.
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"I'm a follower of your site, your images are really an inspiration to me."
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- I. L. (Shanghai) |
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A Moment in Denmark: The Danish concept "hygge" is to enjoy indoor life with candle lights, dressing in layers of clothes, enjoying a warm cup of tea and imagining this is the best place in the world. The word "hygge" is best translated into "cozy and comfortable" but doesn't really cover it. It's a state of mind; a little timeless bubble of perfect life and the ide that this is what everything is about. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
Writing and gettting stuff done
Aarhus, Denmark, April 1, 2015
I finally get to spend some time in the chilly pre-spring of Denmark, writing and getting stuff done. We have gotten an assistant, Linda from Paris, as well so we can plow through some extra things. Nice.
We get to juice, go to the gym and hang out in cafés as well. Robins tutor is here as well so they do school work every day.
I don't know why I found this table so facinating. Maybe because it was morning and the brids were singing outside.
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"Thanks Thorsten!
I'm just starting to come down after that amazing weekend and I wanted to say many thanks to you for a special time - more than a weekend about photography it was a kind of therapy! It will take me a while to process everything and I'm enjoying taking the time to reflect. If you have a plan for a week in Barcelona next year please keep me in mind." |
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- S. R. (UK) |
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"Thank you for your site. I thoroughly enjoy the content and in particular have found it very helpful with my own Leica M9. I have yet to do one of your workshops however when the opportunity arises I will take it. I travel all over the world with my job which from an amateur photographer and art hobbyist perspective provides many opportunities. I always have my M9 and sketchbook with me."
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- D. J. (Iraq) |
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My hometown Aarhus is quite deserted in the weekends and the Easter. The cafées are packed, and so is the museums and the parks. But the streets. No.
A traffic accident
Denmark, April 2, 2015
On our way home from the cafe today a car crossed the road for red light and our car hit it. We were four in our car and one person in the other one. Nobody was hurt, only the cars which may likely not get on the road again. My car took off one of the wheels of the other car.
It was quite dramatic but we had seat belts on and didn't text while driving. It was a good learning experience in that regard. I made a note on being prepared for anything.
The remains of the car.
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"Your work is very inspiring and fascinating. I have just gotten my first Leica and a couple of Leica lenses. I was interested in taking some sort of web course from you."
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- R. R. (Pakistan) |
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New Article on the 50 APO, and interview with the designer
Denmark, April 4, 2015
It took a years of testing befoer I wrote my article on "the worlds best 50mm lens". As a bonus there is plenty of test photos from
all over the world, and an interview with the lens designer Peter Karbe from Leica Camera AG.
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"I am so grateful for your exceptional website, and its wonderful articles, and I really hope to attend one of your workshops one day soon.
I just really wanted to congratulate you on your article on the 50 APO. It articulated so many things I felt, but did not have the analytical concepts to express, about that lens. Your article did a splendid job of explaining why it seems both ordinary, but yet in its neutral, transparent nature, extraordinary.
It is a wonderful portrait of Mr. Karbe you have drawn, and a beautiful job of conveying his philosophy, passion and commitment in bringing this amazing lens into being.
And so it was just perfect that your article closed with such well-spoken, true, and loving observations about the uniqueness of Leica, the amazing project of the S …
Superb and enlightening!"
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- J. L .(USA) |
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New edition of my bestseller
Denmark, April 8, 2015
I have updated my "Finding the Magic of Light" from 2013 with more than 30 new pages. It's a free update for all who have previously bought and downloaded the book. If you haven't done so yet, you canbuy the book right here.
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"Thank you. I am getting ready to read the new edition of "Magic of Light" right now. The information and illustrations via your wonder photos cause me to hit the streets every time I open it and cast a glance at it. I'm still lusting (I know shouldn’t) after a Leica M and a 50 mm summilux. Leica should pay you wheel barrows full of money for the great advertisement your photos and comments are for their products".
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- C. B. (Indiana, USA) |
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"Your book "The Moment of Emotional Impact" should be a MUST read for novices, aspiring amateurs, working Pros & old retired Pros as well! Well written & inspiring!"
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- A. H. (USA) |
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Winner of I-SHOT-IT Photo Competition Announced
San Francisco, USA, April 8, 2015
The quarterly I-SHOT-IT.COM Black & White Photography Competition has ended the first quarter 2015 and the winner has been found, winning 8,800 in cash and a Leica M Monchrom camera (worth $8,000).
Judged by Birgit Krippner and Thorsten Overgaard.
You can participate in the next Second Quarter competition on the I-SHOT-IT.COM website.
t1ihave sI have updated my "Finding the Magic of Light" from 2013 with more than 30 new pages. It's a free update for all who have previously bought and downloaded the book. If you haven't done so yet, you canbuy the book right here.
The winning photo by Paul Borg Olivier from Malta.
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"Thanks Thorsten von Overgaard - as always a great read. Really enjoy reading your writing!"
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- C. B. (Tokyo) |
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Sadface Volvo: There's a beautiful Volvo parked in a street most of the time. It reminds me that last time Joy and I rented a car in Germany, we talked about how Volvo is percieved as a luxory car in Scandinavia and a car for old people in the US.
Nemesis, if you can believe in it, when we arrived at Hertz they had let go of "our" BMW and gave us a Volvo instead. We drove it for three weeks last summer.
After we had a traffic accident the other day (where only the car was hurt), I might actually - maybe- get a Volvo as replacemtn. For safety and old times sake ... (Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0)
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"Thank you for the wonderful ebooklet The Moment of Emotional Impact, it was visually and philosophically beautiful! The cover alone is a message & image masterpiece, which really made me smile. If this doesn’t inspire people nothing will!"
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- A. C. (Copenhagen) |
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Cafe Englen in Aarhus. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
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"I like to read your blog articles on your blog ... they are very interesting and inspiring for me as passioned photographer".
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- J. H. (Germany)" |
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Thorsten Overgaard joins Art Gemini Prize as judge
London-Singapore, April 8, 2015
Thorsten Overgaard is to be one of the judges in the Art Gemini Prize, London's Global Art Prize.
The exhibition and competition is open from today for submission of paintings, sculptures and photographs.
Thorsten won a second prize last year. See the story here. Naturally, as a judge he can't participate this year.
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"Thank once again for a great time and a fun learning experience at the Overgaard Workshop. Joy, thank you in particular for modeling for us. Your beauty is matched only by your sweet nature and patience. Please let me know if I can ever be of assistance during your future trips to Australia. All the very best to you both."
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- J. G. (Australia) |
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Robin with her mother Maibritt in school. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
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"Your site is the most inspiring, comprehensive and vivid Leica encyclopedia on the web."
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- R. C. (Germany) |
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Robin making a LEGO Friends for her dad. This particular set has a camera in it. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
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"I love your photos! I'm a new M shooter ... and live in the near of Wetzlar. I hope to meet you some time on a workshop or when the ways a crossing around the world. Greetings from Germany".
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- R. B. (Frankfurt) |
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10 Untold Lessons from Vivian Maier
Denmark, April 14, 2015
On April 21st 2015 it will be six years since Vivian Maier died. The unknown nanny with a camera left a large archive of photographs that has since surprised and exhilarated people all over the world.
These are the 10 untold lessons from Vivian Maier:
10 Untold Lessons from Vivian Maier
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"I'm looking back on a truly splendid workshop. Thanks Thorsten, I've learned a lot from you (as well as from my fellow students). Greetings from Holland"
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- J. M. (Holland) |
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Open School
Denmark, April 12, 2015
We went to Open School on Sunday.
A young talent. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
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"I've just arrived home and wanted to write to thank you again for a really fantastic Photo Workshop in Sydney. I learned so much. Thank you for sharing your skills, insight passion and enthusiasm with me. I am now feeling (photographically) overstimulated! Time for a glass of wine. I hope we can keep in touch. Thanks again."
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- M. B. (Australia) |
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Outside having popcorn made on the open fire ... Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
Robin with her water drawing ... Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
Parents and kids making an exhibition of the freshly made drawings and paintings. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
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"I trust you are well and enjoying being home. I just wanted to send you a short note to thank you. The workshop was a blast. I haven't done anything in Lightroom since the workshop, I hope I remember everything. Don't be surprised to see me at another workshop. Thanks again!"
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- L. T. (Canada) |
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Robin drawing on the table in the Café Englen. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0
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"Thank you for all what I have alredy learded reading you and enjoying your work ;-)"
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- J. M. (Spain) |
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"I learned about your website about two months ago. Since that time I have learned how many valuable lessons. I look forward to the day when I am able to attend one of your workshops."
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- S. H. (USA) |
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Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95
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"Wow! Still taking it all in, thanks to you all for making it an amazing time, so inspirational. I hope to see you again sometimes in Groningen, Hereford, Chichester, Zagreb, Warsaw, Greenwich, Braband, New York, Paris or Barcelona! All the best".
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- S. R. (UK) |
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Queen Margrethe's Birthday
Denmark, April 16, 2015
Celebrating the 75th Birthday - "My Queen Margrethe II of Denmark"
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"Love your website altough I have no Leica but a Fuji."
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- C. B. (Netherlands) |
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New Leica M 240 page on the Leica M-P 240 Safari
Denmark, April 19, 2015
The "Worlds (Possibly) Longest Camra Review" just got one more page. Enjoy!
Traveling through ice landscapes with the new Leica M-P 240 Safari
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"I appreciate your work and your way of encouraging others. One of these days I will book a full course in a fun city. :) My best to you, Joy and Robin!"
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- K. J. (Germany) |
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New York
New York, USA, April 24-27, 2015
We spent a few days in New York attending a wedding.
Outside Saks on 5th Avenue in New York. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Summicron-M f/2.0 Version II
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"I appreciate your work and your way of encouraging others. One of these days I will book a full course in a fun city. :) My best to you, Joy, Robin, and her tutor!"
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- K. J. (Germany) |
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I invite all young talent to apply for the free Thorsten Overgaard Summer School for Young Talents 2015.
A Wedding in New York
New York, April 2015
Our good friends got married in New York.
Filling out the paperwork at the coutner.
The ring is ready.
Selfie as newly married
Elsewhere in the building, they cry of joy.
Copules waiting to get married. All sorts of romances come here.
Dinner after the wedding.
Hollywood
Los Angeles, USA, April 28, 2015
We are in Los Angeles for a week. I will be visiting the Paris Photo in Los Angeles.
Hollywood Hills. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95
My ride in Hollywood. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95
Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95
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"Fascinating and informative read"
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- S. U. (UK) |
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1952 Packard. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95
