On The Road with Thorsten Overgaard · May 2025
By: Thorsten Overgaard
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This is the ongoing journal of my travels, photography, experience with people, places and equipment.
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"A very short note to thank you for my hood which arrived safely today. It really is a fab bit of kit and I to say I am delighted would be an understatement. Beautifully engineered, it not only compliments the Leica lens I specifically ordered it for but, cosmetically, it exactly matches it in fit and finish too so, here on in, the two will be permanently mated."
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- P. R. (United Kingdom) |
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New York Workshop
New York, May 1 - 3, 2025.
The New York Photo Workshopand a 100 year celebration of the Leica.
The long kiss. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Carlos from Columbia. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
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"Thorsten, was just searching something about the Leica M11 and, once more, i am overwhelmed with the richness of information you have put into the articles on your website. Thanks for all that."
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Morning in the Diner. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Chick from Nashville out and about in the workshop. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Tim from New Zealand out and about in the workshop. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Oliver from Germany out and about in the workshop. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
 Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
John out and about in the workshop. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
A ballet in the lobby of the hotel. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Street portrait. He just stayed in character as I took this on 5th Ave. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Oliver Heinz on the street. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Carlos from Columbia, and Dennis from Hong Kong. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Steve from Seattle. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
A New York moment, talking about a French bicycle, walkig dogs and whatever else is happening on a NYC street corner.Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
 The Leica M10-P Ghost special edition. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Steven Collins. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
 Always Wear A Camera. Also in the shower. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Another kiss .. and I had a camera. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Good night New York. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Chick securing himself one of the 100 limited edition New York 100 cameras in black paint. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica 100th Anniversary New York
Leica Store New Yor Meatpacking Disctict. May 1, 2025.
Vernissage of the new exhibition at the Leica Gallery New York, presenting the works of Bruce Davidson (93) and Sara Messinger (23).
Karin Kaufmann presenting the exhibition. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
The artist, Sara Messinger, giving a few words at the opening. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Ralph Gibson presenting the exhibition on behalf of his friend Bruce Davidson (who couldn't be there in person). Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Visiting Magnum Photos in New York
New York, May 2, 2025.
We got to visit Magnum Photos in New York and got an exclusive insight into the history and archive.
Thorsten at Magnum Photos New York. Photo by Steven Collins.
Visiting Magnum Photos New York where Matt explained (Global Director Archive and Digital Production). Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
 Visiting Magnum Photos New York ... kids in a candy store. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Visiting Magnum Photos. Steve paying attention. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Slides from 1957 at the Magnum Photos New York. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Thorsten looking at contact sheets at Magnum Photos New York.
Burt Glinn "Rebels in Havana" January 3 and 4, 1959. Photo by Steven Collins.
Then this really happened - My workshop saved a life
New York, May 3, 2025
Steven and Carlos saved a life on May 3. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
"The Hero Kiss” - Two of my workshop students, Steve from Seattle and Carlos from Columbia, had a good reason to kiss. They saved a life in New York on May 3 when they recognized a cardiac arrest happening during our groups coffee break.
In a matter of seconds, they jumped to give CPR and brought the person back to life, and kept him conscious until FDNY EMS arrived fifteen minutes later.
Carlos, who coincidentally is a heart doctor, decided to ride with the ambulance to the hospital and could return to the group an hour later to tell that everything was good. Both Steve and he spoken with the family on the phone, and even visited next day in the hospital.
This event made the workshop probably the most significant I have ever done — an act of competence and unselfish heroism witnessed. And as a lesson learned is that if you put emergency contacts and medical info into your iPhone’s Health app > Medical ID, this can be accessed by first responders without having a passcode.
Dennis, Steven and Carlos by the ambulance, ready to go to the hospital. Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica M10-R with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M f/2.0 LHSA. © Thorsten Overgaard.
75th Anniversary Garden Party
Clearwater, Florida. May 8, 2025.
The book Dianetics was published May 9, 1950, and so we had an anniversary garden party for the #1 bestseller through many years, and with an even more formal celebration on May 10th.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Themed 1950's naturally. Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
The Explorers Club Journal from April 1950 where member L. Ron Hubbard writes about the unexplored land of the mind in the article "Terra Incognity - The Mind." The subject Dianetics was presented the first time for Explorers Club members as the first.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
The book had a vulcano on the frontpage, so a vulcano was built for the pool for the occasion. Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Leica SL3 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Celebration of 75 years
Clearwater Florida, May 10, 2025
The acutal celebration was not for me to photograph, I just enjoyed the music, the show and seeing others using the 907X and more. Here's a few from before and after. The book Dianetics will be available as digital book, including dictionary and possible audio track (if you like) from www.dianetics.org/digital (app for smartphone and iPad).
My daughter Caroline. Leica M11 wiith Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
My daughter in law Brittany. Leica M11 wiith Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Michael Duff played the part. Leica M11 wiith Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Another story
Clearwater FL, May, 2025
Here I am with Jando and ny daughter Caroline, after presenting a series of portrait photos I did over a couple of months in December 2024 to February 2025. Not to be secretive, but they were for the people in the photos exclusively, and whomever they want to share them with. I really liked doing them, as I always like preserving people as they are, all of them the style like this one, black and white with heavy grain. I didn't mention this to tease you, but I like this photo taken by my son-in-law Nathan with my Leica M10-R and the 50mm APO.
Paris Photo Workshop
Paris, France, May 17 - 19, 2025.
Paris is always a good idea. Welcome to the Overgaard Workshop Paris.
Parisians love books. Here a man with his book on bees. Leica M11-P Kevlar, Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
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"Thorsten, I’ve liked your work for over a decade and enjoy your vision of the Leica brand.
I hope that one day we can meet and have a chat!"
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- Eric (France) |
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Yes, the CX still is the king of the road. Here a man with his book on bees. Leica M11-P Kevlar, Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95. © Thorsten Overgaard.
London Photo Workshop
London, UK, May 27 - 29, 2025.
Enjoying a photo workshop in London. Weather is behaving and is rather nice, and we have a good group of dedicated people.
Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summicron-M f/2.0 II Rigid. © Thorsten Overgaard.
London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Fitzroy Square. . Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
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"I follow your posts and often learn something from them, for which I thank you. I'm 82 years old and have been using Leica (and Hasseblad) cameras since I was 20, first on a borrowed Leica IIIf; when I saw how much better my photos looked on the Leica — as opposed to my Rollie 35 camera.
On a trip to Europe with older friends I dropped the Rollie and it smashed into too many pieces to even contemplate repairing it. My friend loaned me his backup camera — that Leica IIIf and — I have used Leica cameras ever since. These days I shoot digitally with an M10 R.
Thank you for your interesting posts, I usually learn something from them. If you are in the San Francisco area, and are so inclined, I would enjoy taking you to lunch or dinner at a fine restaurant."
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- S. B. (San Francisco) |
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London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Marcus Newton and Davina Anne Johnson. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Very british. A mew (stables behind streets turned into hip homes and offices), and a Range Rover. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summicron-M f/2.0 II Rigid. © Thorsten Overgaard.
London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
A stranger called, "Thorsten!" and became a friend. Luke Kenny was on his way to pick up his new 50mm Summilux lens and we did mutual portraits, and a selfie for social. Leica M10-P with Leica 50mm Summicron-M f/2.0 II Rigid. © Thorsten Overgaard.
101 London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
911 London. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
The good ol' BT Tower raises above it all. Always. Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
A Serbian man and a Scottish dog on Fitzroy Square. . Leica M11-P with Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC. © Thorsten Overgaard.
Amsterdam Photo Workshop
Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 17 - 19, 2025.
Enjoying a photo workshop in Amsterdam.
Berlin Photo Workshop
Berlin, Germany, May 31 - June 2, 2025.
Joint he Berlin Photo Workshop with Thorsten Overgaard.
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