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Alfonso De Castro

I am an artist who uses photography as a means of expression and combine this activity with teaching college.
I am a photographer and daguerreotypist specialized in portrait, nude and documentary photography. I am working primarily but not only with large format cameras. I also specialized in 19th century photography and alternative printing processes, including Platinum, Palladium, Van Dyke and Cyanotype.
My current vision of photography revolves around the idea that «excess» is part of and is inseparable from photography itself.

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Posted: 01-07-26 Views: 56
The "rangefinder experience" is about more than just a camera type. It’s a way of seeing. Whether you’re a classic M-mount purist, a Fujifilm X-series enthusiast, or a Leica Q devotee, there is a specific rhythm to the way we shoot. To celebrate that, I’ve launched PureRangefinder.com. Why join Pure Rangefinder? We’ve built a dedicated space that cuts through the noise o ... Read the article
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There’s been a lot of talk about the new Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton II, but I wanted to see how it handled the high resolution sensor of the Leica M11 in a 100% manual workflow. Unlike the dedicated Monochrom experience, I’ve been using the M11 to dial in specific B&W looks in post-processing, and the rendering from this lens at f/1.2 is nothing short of awesome. It mana ... Read the article
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Leica Camera AG launches three M-Lenses in the Leica Safari Design as well as a variant featuring a glossy black finish Leica M-Lenses are legendary, embodying exceptional performance, masterful craftsmanship and iconic design recognised around the globe. Developed and manufactured in Germany, they epitomise the essence of the Leica philosophy through precision, resilience and enduring value. L ... Read the article
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The real pictures of a Q3 Monochrom Here are real pictures of the the Q3 Monochrom The rumored arrival of the Leica Q3 Monochrom sends a familiar ripple of excitement and financial dread through the photography world. Like its predecessors in the 'Monochrom' line, this camera promises an uncompromising dedication to black and white, but at a premium price. The question is: in a world of digital ... Read the article

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By: JT 08-04-25 Views: 9919
For the longest time I had an X-Pan and enjoyed shooting with it on a regular basis. Walking downtown Portland or a hike in the cascades was always an occasion to bring along the X-Pan. But like with most things in life, it got old and I decided to sell it not knowing it would be a mistake many years later. fast forward over a decade and now I wish I had it back. But, I can't justify the cost of a used one. Having said that, my next best option is to crop my images to a 1:2.7 ratio which mimics ... Read the story
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Portland is or was a unique and interesting place to visit. It was always fun walking through downtown at lunch time and snapping pictures. Capturing the good and the sad of what was once a thriving downtown drawing all sorts of people and businesses. However, sadly over the past few years with the local politicians neglecting their civic duties and law enforcement having their hands tied for the sake of political points, the town has fallen into a state of degeneration with record crime, homele ... Read the story

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Photo by Дмитрий Крафтенберг   •  Last comment by Дмитрий Крафтенберг   •   On 12-21-25 11:02

Thanks JT!  Indeed, the Leica V-LUX (Type 114) works wonders.

Photo by shtarka1   •  Last comment by shtarka1   •   On 09-06-25 20:29

Thanks Buddy 🙏

Photo by rkh   •  Last comment by rkh   •   On 08-02-25 08:37

Many thanks!!  ❤️

Photo by pericleslavat   •  Last comment by pericleslavat   •   On 07-11-25 20:28

thank you JT

Photo by BogaertPhoto   •  Last comment by JT   •   On 07-11-25 08:13

love it. Especially the little blurry bit on the far left that looks like a puff of smoke.

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