Night has a way of revealing a world that remains hidden in daylight. In the beam of their flashlights, two men search the branches overhead, scanning for the telltale glint of tree frog eyes. Whether driven by tradition, curiosity, or the thrill of the hunt, they move quietly through the…
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I’ve been a Leica fan from afar for years, but this week I officially doubled the Leica family here with my new Leica M11-P and the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic lens. To say I’m very thrilled would be an extreme understatement—this camera and lens combination has already reignited my excitement…
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Yesterday, I expanded my Leica studio setup, and I couldn’t be more excited about the gear now sitting alongside my trusty Leica Q3 with its 28mm lens. The newest additions are the Leica M11-P and the re-released modern version of the original Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Classic lens based on the…
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In the world of fine art photography, every image tells a story, and Immediate Seating Available is no exception. This evocative photograph captures a row of empty bar chairs, bathed in the soft glow of ambient light, their polished surfaces reflecting the quiet anticipation of a restaurant waiting for its…
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In the stark simplicity of black and white photography, few images capture the essence of balance and intrigue quite like “Rhyme of Threes.” This dramatic photograph features three solitary trees standing as a wind break and visual barrier on the edge of a parking lot. A single light pole adds…
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Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts often rave about the “golden hour” and the “blue hour”—two fleeting windows of time that can transform even the simplest scene into something extraordinary. The golden hour occurs shortly after sunrise and just before sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon. Its light is…
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Fine Art Photography, at its core, is the creation of images that reflect the photographer’s personal vision and artistic intent, rather than simply capturing reality or documenting an event. My personal definition of Fine Art Photography is that I take photographs that make the viewer pause and wonder, “Why did…
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There’s something undeniably captivating about the quiet geometry of industrial architecture. In my latest series of four abstract photographs, I turned my Leica Q3 toward the grain terminal in Stillwater, Oklahoma, capturing the raw textures and stark contrasts of this iconic structure. Stillwater Grain Terminal Abstract 1 ©2025 Eric Wells…
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In this captivating image taken with the Leica Q3, I explored the fascinating realm of time exposure and motion photography to craft what I call “Luminous Anomalies.” By meticulously manipulating ceiling light positions and camera movement during a 10 second exposure using a vary narrow aperture, I was able to…
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The Artist 
Eric Hatheway 
Gin Finger