Should I Cop? or Test Drives Can Be Dangerous

Back in 2009 I got a Leica M8, in 2015 I got an M240. They’ve been great. But after 10 years I found myself getting a little tired of manual focus, but not tired of that Leica quality. So after getting back from Utah in March I arranged to borrow a Leica Q from the Soho Leica Store (Leica had just released the Q2, but the store barely had enough of those to sell to people, let alone lend—I dared not even ask).

These are pictures taken during a two hour walk through Soho and the Village…halfway through you’ll see Greg shows up. And this guy below in white on a bicycle? Nick Morgenstern, of the ice creamery of the same name. I see that guy everywhere.

So, yeah. I liked it. And thanks to the release of the Q2, I was able to get an awesome deal on last year’s Q-P model. I’ve been posting pictures I’ve taken with it on a new Instagram account, @leicakewpie

Oh Yeah, Utah

I was just starting an important New York post when I remembered that from Chicago I went straight to Utah for Walker’s baptism and general family togetherness. So I present to you that post…

Things kicked off with Rachel’s soccer game. I got too cold so I walked to an Arctic Circle I had seen on my way there. And then, just before ordering a corndog, I realized I hadn’t brought my wallet. Oh well. At least I was warm.

The next day: Down to Provo for a visit to the BYU Museum of Art and Bean Museum of Dead Animals. At the MoA I ran into my old buddy Jon! And at the Bean Museum I learned about the theory of evolution! I also had fish tacos at Rubio’s while everyone else ate salads.

Just a tiny glimpse of the work involved in getting 30lbs of carnitas ready for the party the next day. And then Look! it’s the party the next day. Guess I didn’t take any pictures at the baptism. Just imagine me trying to give a good talk.

Sunday: Lazy Sunday, a little church, and then off to the airport with me!