On The Road with Thorsten Overgaard · February 2018
By: Thorsten Overgaard
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New York
New York, USA, February 1 - 7, 2018

Dave Chen in my Overgaard Portrait Workshop in New York. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC.

The Nomad Hotel, New York. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC.
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"Just to say that I still love the ventilated hood for my Summilux 35mm …. so much so that I have ordered one for my Summicron 50mm."
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Madison Square Park, New York. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC.
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David Shedlarz in my Overgaard Portrait Workshop in New York. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC.
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Arthur Argote in my Overgaard Portrait Workshop in New York. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC.
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Behind the scenes by Dave Chen.

John Dolle in my Overgaard Portrait Workshop in New York. Leica M10 with Leica 90mm APO-summicron-M ASPH f/2.0.
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"Dear Thorsten, a very short note to say thank you, and to let you know how much I appreciate the work you do to encourage and inspire photographers such as myself. Truly grateful."
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David Shedlarz by Philip Koury.
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Dan Iannuzzelli by Philip Koury

Mornings in New York.
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Leica M9 Video Masterclass and
Street Photography Video Masterclass recorded
New York, USA, February 4-6, 2018
Recording the last bit of the Leica M9 Video Mastrerclass and the Street Photography Masterclass. The videos will be released in March 2018.
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"I’m a professional photographer and have learnt a lot from you and your videos over the years."
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Cuba
Havana, Cuba, February 8-10, 2018
We hade a fun workshop in Havana.

Mort O'Sullivan out and about in Havana. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.

Ms. Elita out and about in Havana with the Leica CL. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.
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"I love your teaching, you are one of the great teachers who has inspired me to get into Leica."
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Ms. Jan Regan in Havana. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.

Havana. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.

Thorsten editing on the Eizo screen in Havana.
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"I feel like I know you as I’ve spent so many enjoyable hours listening to you and reading your words."
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Here's the story from last year: "The Leica M10 Goes to Cuba"

The Leica M10 User Report - Page 2: "Leica M10 Goes to Cuba"

Found a young man who was very interested in the Leica M9. Photo by M. Schultz.
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"Thanks a bunch for your information. I have placed an order for a Leica M10 and am eager to try various lenses. Once again, much appreciate your feedback."
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Miami
Miami, Florida, USA. February 13-14, 2018
We made a stop in Miami on our way back from Cuba to get a good nights sleep and celebrate Valentines day before the rush. Had the best ever vegan burger at Love Life Cafe (Voted “Best Veggie Burger in America")
and walked to the Miami Design District and raided the Hermes store.

Graffitti in Miami. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.

Graffitti in Miami. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.
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"Received the shade. Like it very much. Certainly a huge improvement over the original Leica shade."
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Found this enthusiast on Instagram. endlesskys with no ness than three of my RED ventilated shades on his SL, Q and M10.
Los Angeles
Hollywood, Florida, USA. February 15-28.
Back in the City of Angels for some writing holiday and more.

The freeway in Los Angeles. Leica M10 with Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 BC. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.

Wind and light atmosphere in Hollywood. Leica M10 with Leica M10 with Leica 28mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.

I got a 40mm Summicron-C f/2.0 lens to spice up things a bit. We'll see how that goes. The shade is my own designed E39 ventilated shade, replacing the original rubber shade.

I'm going to stay in LA for a little while, so I ordered one more of the Dali Kubik Free bluetooth speakers so I have two of them set up to deliver stereo sound. Leica M9 with Leica 40mm Summicron-C f/2.0. © 2018 Thorsten von Overgaard.
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