On The Road with Thorsten Overgaard · October 2014
By: Thorsten Overgaard
This is the ongoing journal of my travels, photography, experience with people, places and equipment.
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Exhibition in Portland
Portland, USA, October 1, 2014
Two of my photographs are in the "Snapshot Aesthetic: Domestic and Everyday" exhibition at Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregano (October 1-20, 2014). Juried by: Stacey McCarroll Cutshaw. The exhibition catalog will be available on Blurb.
"The Blow Dry", $800. Available from the Black Box Gallery in Portland.
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"Thorsten - Simply put, thank you!
I'm sure you've had many dozens of emails similar to this one. But I felt that I wanted to write it anyway. Thanks to your website I now understand that you don't buy a Leica, you discover a Leica. Your website led me to discover Leica and I now own an M-9P. But owning a Leica without understanding the philosophy behind its purpose is nothing.
Your website provides the key to the philosophy of enjoying and loving photography with the Leica. You patiently identify what it is that many people sense is missing in their photography, and then point them in the direction of this amazing marvel of form and function.
So thank you again for sharing your passion and helping those who need some gentle reassurance to believe in the red dot and to unclutter their photographic lives and liberate their creativity through simplicity."
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- J. S. (Beirut) |
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Rachel Levy in front of the Tel Aviv Leica Store in 1942. She is wearing the ATS uniform (women's branch of the British Army during the World War II and later merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps).
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"Hi Thorsten,
I found your site very interesting as a Leica collector... I think i have a photograph that will be nice to add on your “Leica History” page. This picture show my mother in the front of Leica camera shop in Tel-Aviv in 1942. The sign on the store have the name Leica in English and Hebrew".
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- A. G. (Israel) |
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"I want to thank you and Joy so much for doing what you do, for sharing your lives online with us all, and for supporting the Leica community and inspiring us all to slow down and look for the light".
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- J. C. |
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Winner of the I-SHOT-IT announced
San Francisco, USA, October 5, 2014
The winner of the I-SHOT-IT.COM Black & White Photo Competition has been announced, winning a Leica M Monochrom and $10,000 cash prize. Judged by Birgit Krippner and Thorsten von Overgaard. Enjoy!
See the winner and Mark of Excellence at the I-SHOT-IT website.
Robin and Terry working on Robins journal of travel from the trip to Berlin and Paris.
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"I got myself a Leica M9 about 2 months ago, and like you said it's a camera with just the necessary light controls. I love to shot with it, it's a beautiful experience. I have learned a lot from your site, I guess we we'll keep in touch".
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- F. F. (Mexico) |
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Back in the United Kingdom
East Grinstead and London, UK, October 15-19, 2014
Glad to be back in England, meeting a lot of old and new friends. We got to spend 10 days this time and will be back for a short trip again in December.
Robin Isabella enjoying the English life! Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Noctilux-M ASPH f/0.95.
Visiting Niki Lannik and family in the countryside ...
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Terry Garcia with the cat Pip ...
Quinn in her new fancy leopard jacket ...
Niki, Ryan Elizabeth Lanik and Quinn ...
Photographing in East Grinstead
East Grinstead, UK, October 15-19, 2014
I was on assignment in the beautiful countryside South of London, Staying at the Alexandra House in East grinstead, a 400 year old hotel.
Early morning at Alexander House ...
Typical England...
Exhibition in London - 2nd prize in the Art Gemini Prize 2014
London, UK, October 23 - November 1, 2014
My photograph "Shadowland" had been shortlisted for the Art Gemini Prize 2014, the London International Cultural Award. So we went to the Private View on October 23 which was also the day the judges would reveal which of the more than 700 international artists who had won - And I was delighted to learn that my fine art print "Shadowland" had won the 2nd prize!
It is on expo with the other shortlisted photographs and paintings at TriSpace Gallery and the judges Phil Shaw, Sajid Rizvi, Viv Lawes and Zoe Whishaw will select the winners and announce them on the private view of the exhibition on 23 October 2014. in London. The exhibition catalog will be available at the TriSpace Gallery.
"Shadowland" by Thorsten von Overgaard, £4,000 on 160 x 110 cm aluboard. Available from the TriSpace Gallery in London.
Shadowland on display. 160 x 110 cm C-print on aluboard, $ 6,600. (Sold)
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"Thorsten - Simply put, thank you!
I'm sure you've had many dozens of emails similar to this one. But I felt that I wanted to write it anyway. Thanks to your website I now understand that you don't buy a Leica, you discover a Leica. Your website led me to discover Leica and I now own an M-9P. But owning a Leica without understanding the philosophy behind its purpose is nothing.
Your website provides the key to the philosophy of enjoying and loving photography with the Leica. You patiently identify what it is that many people sense is missing in their photography, and then point them in the direction of this amazing marvel of form and function.
So thank you again for sharing your passion and helping those who need some gentle reassurance to believe in the red dot and to unclutter their photographic lives and liberate their creativity through simplicity."
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- J. S. (Beirut) |
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Overgaard Workshop London
London, UK, October 20-23, 2014
The Overgaard Workshop London is always crazy, exiting and fun. This one will be too. More later!
Patrick Arends from the Netherlands shooting Joy in 6º Celcius at the London Workshop in January 2013. Photo by Robert Lemm.
Photographing Rebecca Grant
London, UK, Denmark, October 25, 2014
I photographed actress Rebecca Grant a couple of times in London, the second time in the morning before we drowe off to the airport. We had planned a few ideas and as we both had a packed week, we decided to do the shoot over two days. She is currently playing in THE STAGE at Hampstead Theatre, London.
Preparing for the photo shoot. Rebecca Grant.
Actress Rebecca Grant in London.
Back in the little fairytale Kingdom of Denmark
Aarhus, Demnmark, October 25, 2014
Back for a couple of weeks in Denmark to write on articles, do reviews, assignments and plan 2015.
Three weeks of writing, editing and planning in Denmark before I hit the road to Asia, Europe and USA for four months. They keyboards are glowing and the Nespresso machine working overtime. Lovely! Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm Summicron-M f/2.0 (II)
Culture in Denmark. Leica M 240 with Leica 50mm APO-Summicron-M ASPH f/2.0.
75mm lenses article
Aarhus, Demnmark, October 27, 2014
I finished my new article on 75mm lenses and it is now online. Enjoy!
New page on the Leica 75mm Summilux and more ... touch the image to read more
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