The Barbican

> all the photos where shoot with the Leica M11 + 35mm Summilux FLE

These photos look great, but I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly why.

The Barbican certainly looks better here than from what I remember of seeing it through the naked eye.

Good camera + good lens + good photographer + good processing.

Photography is a deeper, more subtle art than a lot of people realize. Two people can take a picture in the exact same location and time and get wildly different results.

Whether this was done on-camera or in post, there's color grading happening here. The moody, almost film-like quality present in these pictures is also really popular in high production TV shows right now. Also a good eye for fun compositions, like the shot with the wall/barrier present in the left to offer the feeling of being closed or restricted.

Notice how the shadows are somewhat teal-tinged and the contrast is toned down. There may or may not be some grain or vignetting added in post as well. There are Lightroom color profiles that can get this sort of color feel on application. But the compositions and natural lighting are pure photographer skill to chase.

It’s hard to explain just how nice Leica lenses can be in the right hands. There is a reason they have a cult like following.

Oh, yeah, but oof the price.