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Several were not sharp due to the slow shutter speed and hand holding. There was a little bit of global sharpening, some very slight white balance shifting to warmer, but otherwise as it came. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/60720f24-f0df-454e-8c60-6e1aeed89409/bd+6.jpg Technical - M43 and Full Frame Process Compared - Make it stand out Yup, all good here. DOF was shallow enough to smoothly blend out of focus areas with the sharp plane. Starting to like this lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afbdfeb1-cc36-4b0a-a9ec-79f947eedff4/bd+5.jpg Technical - M43 and Full Frame Process Compared - Make it stand out The mono is nice and easily realised. Compared to the M43 image this one seems more complicated, something that is not always needed for mono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/745d06ad-6f47-405a-9403-7320732e640f/bd+7.jpg Technical - M43 and Full Frame Process Compared - Make it stand out Similar mild processing with a little more attention to the White Balance setting, because I mixed an Oly camera with a Pana lens. ISO 400, 1/50th, f5.6 at 38 (75)mm. So lower ISO, a desire to get in closer in a smaller package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86fd75b2-47bc-4f99-9d81-88c7fcc097d4/bd+9.jpg Technical - M43 and Full Frame Process Compared - Make it stand out Less fine detail, but still plenty (damned by immediate comparison?). I did get a couple of duds, but more keepers and at ISO 400. I feel the extra detail is there to get, but my processes were loose to say the least. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3bdbbbcb-f21c-4a45-a9e7-95d1df3c1ff5/bd+10.jpg Technical - M43 and Full Frame Process Compared - Make it stand out A simpler file than the S5’s thanks maybe to fewer pixels (16 to 24), but it looses nothing and if anything, the mono processed a little easier, although the colour full frame image was stronger out of camera. Not much in it and happy to use either. I feel I also have a better eye for M43 DOF, but that can change. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/4/20/when-an-oliphant-is-a-hippopotomouse monthly 0.5 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650364870201-YTNQXD0D21MG9ONL4FMS/EmptyName+14.jpg Technical - When An Oliphant Is A Hippopotomoose! - Make it stand out Black and dark grey will likely be my standards, but sometimes textures do add something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650429176056-EXOHMD70D2BRKOFN42S6/EmptyName+11.jpg Technical - When An Oliphant Is A Hippopotomoose! - Make it stand out Subtlety is the key. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650432621379-6NQUXSDENH05DSDHW4BP/EmptyName+19.jpg Technical - When An Oliphant Is A Hippopotomoose! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650432625685-CMKDWUEXNMGO4XJPT8Y2/EmptyName+20.jpg Technical - When An Oliphant Is A Hippopotomoose! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650432660727-S0NHYJN1K0H0XKXCYX4D/EmptyName+22.jpg Technical - When An Oliphant Is A Hippopotomoose! https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/4/12/which-background-is-the-one monthly 0.5 2022-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649762841440-CG2BZP5Q1Y8D38LL5P2D/EmptyName+122.jpg Technical - Which Background Is The One - Make it stand out Point taken, texture ignored. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/4/13/fighting-daylight monthly 0.5 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649806220316-UFJBW02VY0599FCCMDN0/no+light+over.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649806221481-TRCKF7ANFRZ2520S3EE4/no+light+under.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649807568056-BZ43EL11GWP35KWSMLJ5/neewer+1.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649806671537-D93JHIHZABZZSA7PIXZ8/Both+lights.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649806836519-W7P429LV4T1G018WLJ4O/selens.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649806671176-EEZS0SVDYOFBV7QUREW4/Neewer.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649807097820-QSDTI90BAYGTRKMH38Q0/silver+both.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649807105546-4EEYCEY16NZYN79OQ16M/silver+selens.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649807097382-Y4AVBFYXPCESKIUKVAF9/silver+neewer.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649808080596-KHFURJO5KA3EE2M9928O/480+diffused.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649808081219-4599IFKFWS67E56Z0SRM/480+straight.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649933000363-WKHOL68L3GE9X0IQPKM5/Neewer.jpg Technical - Fighting Daylight https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/3/30/small-studio-realities monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648679997698-4B4ZPHDEE7FR6AF01KVU/EmptyName+10.jpg Technical - Small Studio, Big Plans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648679998485-O91ZK5SQVYC1166OYAZ2/EmptyName+11.jpg Technical - Small Studio, Big Plans https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/3/16/field-realities monthly 0.5 2022-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647071294735-PJ1E3YNTOHWIKKMGG3WO/EmptyName+1.jpg Technical - Field Realities - Make it stand out No mod on the Neewer SL-60 produces hard shadows (the wall is closer than below and the angle different), but the light is acceptably open. My baseline image, the only thing that gives it away other than the wall is the shadow under the chin, oh and maybe a squinting subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647226760218-W4V9CRCK6XK3K65IJ8SP/7%27+silv+1%3A2+stem.jpg Technical - Field Realities - Make it stand out An efficient and open bounce mod, still with hotter highlights than above! https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/3/16/one-modifier-to-rule-them-all monthly 0.5 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647388239793-4BHL5R518JZ0COI1QUI8/42r+1%3A2.jpg Technical - One Modifier To Rule Them All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647388253675-RHT22D8WQGNIXJY92WLU/42+s%3At+1%3A2.jpg Technical - One Modifier To Rule Them All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647388103574-RAW7IAWTSB9ON3LMUDIL/4%27+1.jpg Technical - One Modifier To Rule Them All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647388158930-VN0SVVT0PG3KMGDLOI58/4%27+4.jpg Technical - One Modifier To Rule Them All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647513376047-XMF2LTAFQ09IMCLTIPO1/EmptyName+24.jpg Technical - One Modifier To Rule Them All - Make it stand out A generous and soft light, even from a video lift pretty much straight out of the camera. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2022/3/14/wez3ashq377wc7of3jiw5odyujcnsd monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647221172984-L14T4KQILCLVTPD2JHL3/7%27r+1%3A2.jpg Technical - Normalised Flash Modifier Tests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647221172984-W26TJ69MET5FJ620E9FA/7%27r+no+stem.jpg Technical - Normalised Flash Modifier Tests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647220018194-EGDIFDKBPWSAH7TFAKG1/EmptyName.jpg Technical - Normalised Flash Modifier Tests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647220025286-LTYS90WF6CEU7DEJDC53/EmptyName+1.jpg Technical - 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Maximum magnification allows for macro level abstracts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601855395587-TIL932XK8TAOIH8ZRE8J/shop-9180036.jpg Technical - The 12-40 Pro as macro. Cropped slightly, the lens can actually focus this close or closer, but he 40mm focal length allowed me to shoot out of the fear range of the 1cm long insect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601855478494-OWJ8IL5NIM67B72NRSPR/untitled-41.jpg Technical - The 12-40 Pro as macro. Another advantage of the 12-40 is the ability to do wide angle close focus images. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2021/8/23/latest-thoughts-on-my-lens-kit monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648809370365-O9T3QUF61VK0F2L52T3V/EmptyName+12.jpg Technical - Latest Thoughts On My Lens Kit - Make it stand out The 17 in it’s natural habitat. This lens has a unique character and many very useful characteristics for street shooting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629677655426-DL817HW8ZUBG3EQ75BDK/steam+5.jpg Technical - Latest Thoughts On My Lens Kit - Make it stand out Snap taken with the relatively weak 14-42 with an EM10 mk2. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2020/10/5/flash-modifiers monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875424252-ZMS2IXNZ6IYHLQ1R39FZ/37%2522+soft+box-050025.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers 37.7” umbrella/octagonal soft box. The latest to arrive, this one set up well enough for a soft box*. Nice soft light, open shadows. I rate this one second to the big brolly for softness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601874947367-RX5LRMXMT5Q0TN52U74I/33+white+S-T-050030.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers Actually a 40”. Harder shadows than the soft box, but a little more brilliance/contrast. The zoom setting possibly effected this one making it a little “hot spot” prone. I will simply diffuse the flash if I cannot get to the bottom of it re-setting itself to 80mm all the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875217610-NIOMTNRV8IXB5HM4S3MC/40%2522+refelcted-050028.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers The 40” white as a reflector. Slightly softer shadows and more even light (again zoom settings). Apart from being the least efficient option, by about 1 1/2 stops to the best, it is in the top end of softness. This looks to be the flattest, most consistent light, but I can spark it up with a small catch light or similar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875244624-1SWY8B8QG2AUUJ4XKO2H/33+silver+ref-050026.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers Harder than the white (but more efficient and controllable), the 33” silver is efficient, but would need some fill in the shadows for a group (wife clearly not impressed by this one). This would be the “drama” added option, possibly sitting in the mid point between soft and controlled/contrasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875559825-KT7ZVFV0BMFGUSG3SH2P/72%2522+soft+bounce-050035.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers The massive 72” brolly as bounce. Not practical outdoors (or sometimes even indoors), hard to fill with a single flash and is very heavy on the mounting bracket and stand, it does however fill a room with beautiful, soft light. I could see myself filling a large room group shot with this alone, maybe using two flash units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875650866-E8SB0X09RUNJXKI4M98Q/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Flash Modifiers Same thing as a shoot through. Softness award so far goes to the 72'“ as a reflector above (as it should), but in either configuration, it’s big. The “white” of the brolly looks to be slightly warm if the wall colour is anything to go by. I will have to use the less friendly metal umbrella brackets on the big stand for this one, and I may need 2 units to fill it, which will need the metal brackets anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875910669-N1H993ALPARAKROAUQLA/24%2522+soft-050032.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers The smallest soft box, looks much like the silver umbrella, but with maybe a darker periphery. This does have a double baffle that was not used, but looks to be mandatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875996296-M7HK7G7E932JIM0WQLXC/24%2522+soft+%2B+grid-050033.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers With the grid, the light does not seem much more focussed in this space. The grid is designed to reduce light spill, but it looks in this scenario, it made little difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601875865053-AGZKB0DHEM86ZLKTWCAA/7%2522+50+degree-050037.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers Designed for control, the 50 degree grid on a 7” diffuser dish is much more focussed than the 24” soft box A half way point would have been the 16” soft box option. This would be good to create a gel-coloured background with semi-gentle feathering or for dramatic shadows on a face. Remember to, this is direct light, so colour gelling would be first hand, not diffused or reflected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601876135060-VIYO0T4ZGUB29G48I13U/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Flash Modifiers The 30 degree grid starts looking spot-lighty, as wanted. Too tight for feathered background colour, this one creates more of a halo effect for a small group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601876178400-N0DM5EKHZL0C3ISVEVB8/7%2522+10+degree-050043.jpg Technical - Flash Modifiers The 10 degree grid leaves you in no doubt that the subject is all it will cover. If I want a halo effect around a single subject or to light a single face against the flow of light this may work, or my next step is a flagged flash, maybe even a snoot. I am not seeing a massive difference between this and the 30 degree at this distance. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/12/15/bokeh-myth-busting monthly 0.5 2020-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1561331457447-LZ399TFM9L0G9NXU3NZG/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting A Bokeh cheap shot. A low end lens, used with deliberate out of focus induced Bokeh against a wall of ball shaped lights. The quality of the Bokeh is poor (blotchy and irregularly shaped), but the quantity is high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1561332036152-20UDZUIX09K91ILF3STR/untitled-4170311.jpg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting A personal favourite, the Olympus 45mm f1.8. The Bokeh is not measurable “perfect” and the lens sometimes even suffers mediocre reviews for it’s Bokeh, but that does not change the fact that I respond positively to many images, especially focus near misses, that would otherwise be binned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1561332348072-LXN48RBPNKOJI1BE6TQ7/untitled-030442.jpg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting This image has the main subject (the facing woman) out of focus (f1.8 used in very low light). The rendering of the lens (Olympus 17mm f1.8) allows, regularly, for these mistakes to be tolerated as it’s transition is long and proportionate. A different lens (Panasonic 20mm f1.7 for example) would show a more modern fast transition to blur, making the man’s back the only fully in focus element, therefore making the image a useless miss. Notice the old woman in the back of the image is still fairly clearly defined. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601854967617-EVGTQQ13F7XVLL5RWVH2/untitled-20.jpg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting Pleasantly non-intrusive Bokeh, from and back. The 12-40 is a favourite when smooth blur at the expense of detail retention is desired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544829525881-J87QLS8LLZEKNWCEILCF/untitled-1090119.jpg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544829528512-WMV5IY7WB09VIOENJHA2/untitled-1090123.jpg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544831264288-8MTLFUQM1ZYZFHTNMMLT/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Bokeh Myth busting Taken with the unusually good at Bokeh Olympus 75-300 zoom. This lens has good enough sharpness at 300mm wide open to be used regularly, but it’s ability to compress and good Bokeh (when it is possible) strengthens the effect of sharpness. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2019/6/19/on-light-3 monthly 0.5 2019-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560919869883-QMV6T5HXMYZ4AH8ZVXSD/_2010023-2.jpg Technical - On Light 3 The light beams are a result of back lighting. The strong light needs to be diffused by the subject,s edge, creating the contrasting effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560920041437-X6CHRKKOJN0JYV411PZF/untitled-4201428.jpg Technical - On Light 3 This is doubly effected light, diffused by the internal environment, then lighting the window from behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560920153759-UPLO7MDNZP5GHYB3J9WX/untitled-3220073.jpg Technical - On Light 3 Very late afternoon back light has given this image brilliance, in stark contract to the darkness around it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560920197402-58K4Q25QP4FFHKX5769V/untitled-6150088.jpg Technical - On Light 3 The natural filter of back-lighting renders, makes details powerful, without washing out the natural colour of the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1561104718205-W3HA1RMHU8FMJ4F5W6OE/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Light 3 The silhouette created here by the back-lit glass adds strength and mystery to the image. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/10/24/on-light-part-2 monthly 0.5 2019-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560917860276-ETV5K26F4QUWCAAZNDQN/untitled-6180130.jpg Technical - On Light Part 2 Window light reflected on garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560918184338-QWH7FG6ZG9HJWNTZ3FFJ/untitled-4201914.jpg Technical - On Light Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560918245459-W0JQKNGWMPDYH5K4RT8F/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Light Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560918299334-4LZFASHTAZCN0Y8YXPVG/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Light Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560918403888-2BAJ1HQPQXXLUQL0N1BZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Light Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560918127627-1UF4DJW1EH2TIWXV4OU3/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Light Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560918783710-P4PECJPZ1M1LIWPC4ZF7/untitled-4210423.jpg Technical - On Light Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1560919446763-2L85KLLF2BB0PALVEUGQ/untitled-1230057.jpg Technical - On Light Part 2 Sometimes the subject provides it’s own reflectance. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2019/1/23/olympus-lenses-an-ongoing-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548201771260-QA0P5G63Z4JKJ24MYF90/untitled-1230013.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 Awh.. the touching family portrait. There is one lens missing (the silver haired step child?), the second, silver 45mm that took the image. Most of the hoods are ebay cheapies. I like metal screw in hoods on top of filters ad throw the caps on a box until it’s time to sell the lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548203397379-8YWUS673IO8JS5NJ6SIM/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548207231156-WFYCS1VA52MJWNHV20Y8/untitled-180133.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548223004836-4WNTG9FEPE8L7VHUWM5G/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548203965225-3ZYPLA91MQ7IF1P0C31D/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548207789231-S4MNAM7B4TMB3V46IU0B/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548226340760-R4AI1E6EH141CPAI6CJX/untitled-1280242.jpg Technical - 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Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548206204716-VHPJCUMK3AS0ILST65JZ/untitled-060064.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548226438490-PTUVMK5GUGTIDWEN853E/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548208326093-MCUOGUZQ6ZF7ORLBGLU2/untitled-4220249.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548208191070-RF9GNKACJ9E1LJESOBGW/_1010041.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548208267033-IYPGXXIMZTIDZBW7IESY/untitled-4220210-3.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548208584913-M0MYJV7U6WF0XJA7AESX/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548208664657-E6EDHAN9FBBBV83Y45AG/untitled-1230338.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548226236955-MGEEGVSX1R31VDPWU40C/_4060325.jpg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548222301907-H15DL7DYF22G9KRTWQTS/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Olympus lenses, an ongoing review january 2019 Hazy, but sharp wide open, the lens cleans up well and has little to fault at f4 or smaller. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/12/1/thinking-about-printers monthly 0.5 2018-12-01 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/10/4/arguments-for-and-against-micro-four-thirds monthly 0.5 2018-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542065359128-53QCMYYMVBCQXDBW18CK/untitled-110042.jpg Technical - Arguments for micro four thirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542065336258-B96SXV4AL5XQLQMXKV1E/untitled-110042-3.jpg Technical - Arguments for micro four thirds https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/11/11/field-testing monthly 0.5 2018-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541902311840-WLE99VE92T4AZQF3KVCX/untitled-110012.jpg Technical - Field testing The new thinking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541902284696-Q6JAY7WYFLA0HDU0X8QT/untitled-110012-2.jpg Technical - Field testing The new thinking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541902293682-SQDSIATWD7S9WG9CVX4G/untitled-110012-3.jpg Technical - Field testing The new thinking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541916376471-DAI48M975VZ15TZRYEFH/untitled-110001.jpg Technical - Field testing The new thinking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541916356260-QJTSFKV8ADNGJMUEWN9L/untitled-110001-2.jpg Technical - 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Field testing The new thinking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541916777012-F1H7HO6XR3DJDYCIKYVN/untitled-110064-2.jpg Technical - Field testing The new thinking https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/11/9/horses-for-courses-or-a-first-world-problem-set monthly 0.5 2018-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541715138400-IQMH5GENYQ6E0UDLHPWG/untitled-9260009-3.jpg Technical - Horses for Courses (or a first world problem set) A strong crop of a non high res image. The RAW 20mp performance nearly matches the high res 50mp jpegs and is more natural and way easier to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541715288076-ACYNG6PZQSG92SCM6B63/untitled-130223-2.jpg Technical - Horses for Courses (or a first world problem set) Image after image after image perfectly in focus with a budget 75-300. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/11/5/something-from-nothing monthly 0.5 2018-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543620608980-8ML2PLAB0691VNRV0AVH/untitled-4220301.jpg Technical - Something from nothing The final screen edit. After a basic import preset, there has been a little cropping, then the more aggressive processes outlined below. For printing the image would be reworked to put the punch back in that printing on a fine art matt paper will mute slightly. The printed end result though will likely hold more subtlety and depth. The effect is strong, maybe too strong for some, but all of the colour is enhanced from what was naturally there, nothing has been faked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541373140064-V8YJP8ZEZD5VZFM4JPMJ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Something from nothing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541373196322-23AL2N2P5YT6WIR180RB/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Something from nothing In this file, only colour saturation has been added to a basic import pre-set which is a mild version of below. (+50 vibrance and saturation and a little more specific orange/yellow/blue saturation). You can see the latent colour in the image coming out a little, but it is subtle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541373431160-1UYKFGOY3747Z1LPOM3O/untitled-4220301-4.jpg Technical - Something from nothing This shows the effect of the basics panel contrast and exposure controls, but without any colour settings being applied. The contrast is +40, highlights reduced by -50 and blacks to -90. Shadows and whites are increased to +40 ad exposure by +20. This shape is pretty standard for EM5 mk1 files as it adds brilliance and crispness without loosing highlight detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541374670688-Y6KDFBB4HZ454TFW3700/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Something from nothing The mono conversion. This was the end product of the pre-conceived path and is perfectly serviceable treatment of tones and textures, but as often happens (with me anyway), the colour of the image called. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2018/9/23/lens-selection-headaches monthly 0.5 2018-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537678629813-9Z9K8L9ISSH6RPRHTP0S/untitled-9220029.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) The subject at 12mm (surprised I was not arrested for staking out the bank). Great as a CA challenge with lots of contrasty edges. I particularly paid attention to the sign in the bottom right hand corner, the trees right centre edge and the boxes in the frame centre window on which I could read “made in china” with the 45mm lens. Focus was on the middle column just above the filigree work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537680472769-05P78HR9JBUI7AVKU1CK/untitled-9220046.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537679090586-YSZ9C5RVQ1UR1DWMEX2O/untitled-9220029.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537679085201-2Q5APEFQEBJE0DZG8Y7S/untitled-9220064.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537684031337-ZTMB82RSPXYL0GGVB0QT/untitled-9220049.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537683472722-OJYGIT9W9I7EUTTGKXTP/untitled-9220049-2.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537683455779-WGJE5B6WLJ4XG1QW70Y9/untitled-9220063.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537679219492-YA2JAKPS6KQSAE4GPL4L/untitled-9220032.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537679219853-AHCJO7XRMLW6KJGJD6M6/untitled-9220054.jpg Technical - Lens selection (more headaches) https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/10/24/on-light-part-1 monthly 0.5 2017-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508797980800-YL34HD451N35ZFI4ILMO/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Light Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508798427092-EGQY0RSFQVYBXJ3CPMD7/untitled-4220210-3.jpg Technical - On Light Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508798383318-KPUROQ8CS9X4FIU6CH68/untitled-4220210.jpg Technical - On Light Part 1 Still strong in black and white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508798494454-N4UJ0DJUYGMZQ9SNX3YR/untitled-4220226.jpg Technical - On Light Part 1 Even mundane compositions take on a level of brilliance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508798535394-PL0FPCRSPK14NJGK5YZ6/untitled-4220249.jpg Technical - On Light Part 1 Colours just "pop". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508798590803-LEV57WMY3KJCBUHL580G/untitled-4220246.jpg Technical - On Light Part 1 Others appreciate the last of the light as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508798651167-7XTXTKUJ1J7ES6D2G24K/untitled-4220243.jpg Technical - On Light Part 1 Subjects are framed by shafts of light, surrounded by deep shadow. Notice the shadow selfie? I am on the left. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/10/18/on-perspective-and-naturalness monthly 0.5 2017-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508319342638-1J0CVBVUFGG2ITWTSKO4/%282+of+40%29.jpg Technical - On Perspective and naturalness Exploring the merits of a new macro lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508321146995-ZKINPG6Y5HWV5WMTS7RS/untitled-148.jpg Technical - On Perspective and naturalness Taken with a 50mm lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508392236572-I7X9YNBN8DN3LAATQ7Z2/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Perspective and naturalness Olympus 45mm. Natural compression, plenty of (practical) blurring and good close focus (6" tall model). https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/10/17/on-yellow-pages-and-lost-data monthly 0.5 2017-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508232178240-AXGVJ80PUUFBG1066OEX/untitled-7050016.jpg Technical - On Yellow pages and lost data A nice pic full of symbolism of sticks fighting relentless water and stuff. You get the idea. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/10/12/on-50-being-the-new-40-a-quick-review-of-the-olympus-25mm-f18 monthly 0.5 2017-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798395701-PRO6EYN2CIVIG554W2VB/untitled-120009.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798377212-FS2BN4ORBZHKD4TIXOD6/untitled-120009-2.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798401452-0UV2EH88DBKKJ7ER7G6T/untitled-120060.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798380684-8YJ0G7LM4NL6WDJXCY1D/untitled-120060-2.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507801397747-OYBI07EZCOIXQS4P66G2/untitled-9280071.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507801349016-BKV6P5A463GFTI72PZZF/untitled-9280071-2.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798622033-VF59M1FX7JKSXYKO8V47/untitled-120006.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798610060-HGU8I9U7UA3E63JHFVYY/untitled-120006-2.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507798609626-AJ4FO1HODD56NMGV9914/untitled-120006-3.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507799500678-YY6AT9GKIURLBEBBD4OH/untitled-120066.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507799500553-ZIQWWDYJ0RH5UD7HYI9Q/untitled-120071.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507799257558-MKVT8V00DYRTJCH5TLWC/untitled-9280058.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507799239637-YE26VYNANXLGSSCZSABU/untitled-9280064.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507799257571-SI64IFC23DNGZ634RUCW/untitled-9280076.jpg Technical - On 50 being the new 40. A quick review of the Olympus 25mm f1.8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/9/29/perfect-pair monthly 0.5 2017-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1506729111538-EQGV8RWDMHOJE26A3BWK/untitled-9300082.jpg Technical - Perfect Pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1506730428673-FMJ3UCKMSCB4ZV52Z4MK/untitled-010416-2.jpg Technical - Perfect Pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1506646819953-H9CN1WH6H1GILYSJK4XM/untitled-1010058.jpg Technical - Perfect Pair Although not the sharpest or least aberration prone lens wide open in the corners, it still nailed focus wide open in the corner. Notice how the curtains in the back ground still show coherent form, almost as much as Miss Daisy's front paws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1506647426453-M859AW9GZRRUD7NT94VO/image-asset.jpeg Technical - Perfect Pair A ten second conversion of above. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/6/24/on-the-types-of-sharpness monthly 0.5 2017-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498287023957-9KPTAY2RGQMGLDXDRMM2/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness EM5 and 17mm from a Fuji/Olympus show down. The camera and lens are good examples of "simple" sharp. There is actually more detail in the flower centre than in the Fuji image below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498287109717-60OFN2IPW0A1PH3YFJHC/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness This is the Fuji XE-1 and 23mm comparison image. This is what I would call "delicate" or "glassy" sharp. Some of this comes from tonal separation and white balance, but it is hard to prise out what comes grudgingly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498519500248-SZOGAGFVDF9HVKKLQ4MU/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness A Canon image crop from last year. This is a "smooth" sharp image. The impression of detail is strong but looking closely, edge acutance (contrast) is not strongly defined. One of my main drivers for switching to Olympus a few years ago was a strong (maybe too strong) reaction to the clearer sharpness I was seeing. Something I over estimated was it's importance. One of Canon's qualities is image smoothness. I later came to miss and spent a long time trying to extract from the EM5 files, not difficult technically, but I resisted on principal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498287991638-34AC9BVFCO545Q0I2HKA/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness NEX 7 and the under rated Sony 35 f1.8 wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498288342080-WNXE1KTAVSKDAGI96MRA/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness Plenty of smooth and natural detail, after a little work, but not bitingly sharp (does it need to be?). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498351346983-6FFJTU2Q7RH3W55ZTJCO/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness This rendering seems to really suit mono images as the busy details show up naturally as great mid range or "micro" contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498348689472-M4GTQPAF1V7H5FLBLL1E/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness A similar crop of the same eye as above taken with a Fuji in jpeg mode and the 60mm macro wide open (different light though). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498350725701-3NPA7LD8UBISYT1E6Y63/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness A heavy crop of another eye image from a Fuji XE-1 and 60mm macro (jpeg). Smooth, clean and glassy. This was also my ideal when shooting Canon. The differing light and therefore different processing show how hard it is to get consistent results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498350647795-46LJMGHA54S2H1BGGLZS/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness Another tight crop (different age, same subject) from An Olympus with 45mm f1.8. Simpler, but detailed, less forgiving of blemishes etc. (the colour is due to very different lighting). High levels of noise reduction can create a smoothness, without reducing detail too much, but the delicateness of other sensors is missing unless a very hard sharp lens is used like the 75mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498516080426-MPSQ25H3N73E2T4B7RNT/untitled-3210082.jpg Technical - on the types of sharpness As tight a crop from a full body RAW original image, using the 75mm and in the past the Pana-Leica 25mm. This is half way between Olympus hard (lens) and simple (sensor) soft. On later examination, maybe this one was pushed a little hard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498517545747-81NV8BY4AOUVGMNLQWDC/untitled-7190036.jpg Technical - on the types of sharpness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498520448801-3WM3319RRY98E52K5A2I/untitled-7190036-7.jpg Technical - on the types of sharpness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498517908740-RXB3F8GOBWW12QPMWQDT/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the types of sharpness The full jpeg (EM5, 75mm f2), showing the impression of snappy detail. This would print up well to fairly large sizes, with the print medium helping to smooth perceived harshness. No doubt the designers want their jpegs to deliver high satisfaction to casual viewers, leaving RAW mode for pickier types. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/6/8/on-friends-travels-and-a-natural-eye monthly 0.5 2017-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496918126440-SM5ACWGNLEOMT43WN9MY/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye Very National Geographic 1960's, this image has been processed to bring out the mood and depth it showed, using the cameras short comings to full advantage. A great example to me of what emotion and character can do more powerfully than sterile perfection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496918645132-XOZHHXN84AEXUYO44CT5/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496918860729-N5XWFP8GXBD9FVE898PV/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye I think this one was taken from a moving vehicle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496919230321-SYTU3F0ZIAZITQ1DLNQU/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496916862848-6H7Z74IAH6IJH6BX9F6A/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye The thing that stands out to me about Peta, when she talks about her images is the emotional connection she shares with her subjects. Refreshing after all of the tech talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496917439669-3N1ZNAYP9D78E4NOS7NC/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496918761357-T1FXLR7KGUW87RK2EQDC/_DSF5178.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496919347931-SSOXKNZ5N5VEEZ9NTU16/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497262850827-INLY7LA56I6J5TF7WU7R/_DSF5142.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497262840923-ZARG23M8C3NW9AQTWGFJ/_DSF6112.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497263070462-5OKGFAAPVZV2LTD3D726/untitled--4.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497264241646-A6IPFP5W8GNLE3NNA3KR/untitled--2-2.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497263273195-H4XV6OY4T85SEZQDOQBP/untitled--5.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497306512072-3ONG29AZU3MI0E0O75QS/untitled-7299.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497263762798-Q5BY71M45U4ZRLX60ROT/untitled--7.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497264328676-EIGO2KR7XYHONCI3X2QF/untitled--3.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497264106675-QN92SDOVAPWTG5KM2UH7/untitled-142.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497306312893-CWZARRDHXCP2P88DBCWG/untitled-7320.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497264494401-3HB3S0L3YQ4LHB3R4UVF/untitled-212.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497306603805-G837XIQF6QE0IDSV8U9A/untitled-7380.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497306916201-9HP9ZL7BYYCKS6705HTH/untitled-7383.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497307942037-QML7B3BS68X5WLBCSHT5/untitled-7718.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497307663669-AYZ7DEC21BY4EMHUZ3UQ/untitled-7539.jpg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497312253777-WZSWLBTY6V4XMBEHK5H9/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Friends, travels and a natural eye https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/5/29/on-influences-and-other-photographers monthly 0.5 2017-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496102259797-EZWT4397X6X86QHAP4W6/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the influence of other photographers part 1. Maybe a bit Abelish? No real attention to the back ground except to make sure it was in focus enough to contribute and an awareness that depth of field was compositionally required or desired. Definitely not as deliberate, but the "filmy" colour and location remind me of his work a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496102574997-IFQCJ76KW797P9USFDD2/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the influence of other photographers part 1. Lots of depth, but no real strength in subject. Not really Abel? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496184573812-CZA82B7AYGVHOG6ETVBZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the influence of other photographers part 1. Not in the same league and technically flawed (see my previous post about sharpness), but taken with lessons learned from his work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496184792093-SKE4JCGUXE4X1WF8D5JS/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the influence of other photographers part 1. Probably a bit more along the lines of creative manipulation. Taken as a bright and sunny day image. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/5/29/on-sharpness-and-reality monthly 0.5 2017-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496012758037-XXAUY438AFDVQ23UPZQH/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On sharpness and reality Eos 550D 15-85mm at 85 f8, at about 30 seconds. Important to remember here that in print, this looks sharper as the paper texture and physical ink work together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496013439668-G8GB7THNFPRB3OZ6RK7T/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On sharpness and reality A crop of the above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496014052559-IG582U8QF45GME5FYIYV/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On sharpness and reality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496014096023-SXKQFMJY44BYY46Z3BIO/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On sharpness and reality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496018073984-Q4KZY0QTGC56RL0J6XWP/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On sharpness and reality An example of lush smoothness, brilliance and biting sharpness from with an EM5 and 75mm. Yes, you can have it all if you are careful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496014970096-WQ17NU4TGWM7NU0AZQ02/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On sharpness and reality EPM2 45mm f1.8 1/20th f8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/5/22/on-colour-and-preferences monthly 0.5 2017-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495444261863-NDWSII9CAADFDDXVVDFV/_2040056-3.jpg Technical - On Colour and preferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495444320759-4VSLG9FQHMGL2DQXL78M/_2040056.jpg Technical - On Colour and preferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495444629437-9CNCLPG91JLRJ4AG6Z01/untitled-4250034.jpg Technical - On Colour and preferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495444598632-1FZVDFOFCXVIDN16MK33/untitled-4250034.jpg Technical - On Colour and preferences https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/5/1/on-stopping-now-before-it-is-too-late monthly 0.5 2017-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494458592134-RIACLOW0IUCYLYOONXEE/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On getting off the hamster wheel Pen F 45mm. The Pen has a "quality is not an issue" look like medium format film had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494458936643-9F4WLZ2LULNGUSIVMC64/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On getting off the hamster wheel EM5 mk1 17mm. An example of the more "organic" look of OMD files. Almost old fashioned film looking, but with added digital smoothness (if you want). https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/4/17/on-being-real monthly 0.5 2017-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492414322735-D6BI65TY02XH4PUHJVOL/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On being real Pen F 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492417576607-7W3RALJDJ8SZVT68JZNH/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On being real https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/4/16/on-finding-your-voice monthly 0.5 2017-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492320654569-VLGT5PJEWQYH45QESQ76/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492321508908-960BIE972G2GHYRRXL8U/_4080342.jpg Technical - On finding your voice Not sure. Flirting? Maybe a bleeding nose (or maybe one on the way)? A failure in many ways due to terrible framing, but a good example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492321719948-XDUOLVEQVYBAF6A38902/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice Possibly not Japanese, but the theme is the same. The compositional imperative for me was the emotional content. The girls, shoulder craving head came first, then the stronger friends support and later I noticed the contradictory happy face in the back ground to add some irony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492321802994-GOK5H6Y6JJC62GDUB9WF/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice Even this image, with no overt interaction, hints at other emotional connections, through a positive phone conversation, worry, possibly due to being lost or unsure and a contemplative, controlled and serious face for work. Without these emotions, they are just three (slightly misplaced) visual pillars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492324032149-O2PIGXHEESTRJVNTJQCD/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492324237807-17XZZDACK10RI1EVDJOY/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice Plenty to laugh about here apparently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492323701778-A43HD8LA185TLXFTF1RR/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice There is interaction at home, even with clothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492414106468-DYNDU5A70RM5PQ4W8E5S/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On finding your voice https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/4/11/on-kit-upgrades monthly 0.5 2017-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492237746245-NDGIF0H51KRIRLHQ12Q1/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On kit upgrades. Pen F 45mm at f2.2 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/4/14/on-our-starting-point monthly 0.5 2017-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492235730158-37Y8XHO6GSSX9ZA06JY3/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On (pre) visualising foundations Only used in comparison because of the colours and feel. Not in the calibre of those mentioned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492235906969-M1WH2FBS23LMC63CG9WM/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On (pre) visualising foundations Again showing only my weakness in this demanding area. I do not pay anywhere near enough attention to this form, but the images that swim in to my head as I go to compose are surely there to do more than just frustrate!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492236033405-3DD052KUT8KH0ZTXBVYG/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On (pre) visualising foundations Well, something like this. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/3/23/on-my-thoughts-when-choosing-a-lens monthly 0.5 2017-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490224601233-QXAV17YRHAPJV0S82VN3/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Old school sharp and clear, like medium format film. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490255658089-42FRM2AQN6D5G7RSKRVV/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Sharp, smooth, colourful and good blurring. Nothing to complain about, so why no connection? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490651855805-RJ7WZWC0N5LVDEOX1VB5/untitled-010406.jpg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Harmonious and consistent depth of field rendering, even wide open. Notice how the case stands out sharply when you look at it directly, but the out of focus areas still hold their own in harmony with it. This is very old fashioned and competent bokeh rendering, much like many Leica lenses have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490222806969-50PTVJF05I57E2JMWRVM/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day A sparkle filled, "glowacious" lens, versatile, capable and....not used as much at it should be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490224160385-H24SYIRILFM65N6HDLFZ/_4120237.jpg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Bright, brilliant and lush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490222577096-QDVBM8VJEO9D385OSMLF/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day A bit of old school micro contrast at ISO 3200! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490652883643-0VIONKD1R5I047XBO5D6/untitled-050490.jpg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Luxury shot with luxury, at f2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490229445028-GXWLPSH7ICOH3OFM53MT/_2190134-2.jpg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Seriously? From a cheap zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490257866037-F5ZG62TF87EHKCIPNFAI/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On my thought processes when choosing lenses for the day Wide open at the long end, no crop. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/3/13/on-expectations-and-software-choices monthly 0.5 2017-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358110630-P5YLP50SL3LU83W4JOKO/untitled-197-2.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489967570638-5Z3PRR482X03HVK0YD58/untitled--2.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358199567-PUHA2VAD40KZ7IZ98QBP/untitled-349.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358295273-746KHEWIU3UKKGSTO0B5/Portraits+%2811%29.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358350164-A1BYKTPEGMY3NQF69ONZ/untitled-1160193.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358335907-4PZ305SG4IVRI75VWW75/_1160193.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358700540-K5LPAE5PJD2YD75Y1QIQ/untitled-4220317.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358723802-QTWPO4K7TW47GRQZTQYB/untitled-4220317-Edit.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358792454-YVB891GAHJ1ZX41XGOXH/untitled-4220307.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358785184-V9VA469O7WC86XI44KVH/untitled-4220307-Edit.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358924102-K3WLI62ZU89NUEQPUVG6/untitled-3020147-2.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489358968001-J4JEHWCQLITCR4PKE5XV/untitled-3020147.jpg Technical - On workflow and software choices https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/3/11/on-the-realities-and-luck-of-street-capture monthly 0.5 2017-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489211748614-I6REAOBKU2WZ9VDS0TAN/untitled-3050032.jpg Technical - On organising luck Very much deliberate, this is the third in a fast set, that failed to net the decisive composition before one lady dropped her arm. The composition that caught my eye had all three women shading their eyes, but two were obscured. In response to the women converging and loosing the original composition, I rebalanced automatically with the two men on the left. It still kind of works on a basic level, but lacks the clarity of composition needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489212027086-LCB7HZ8RO4EP02W4RSDN/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On organising luck This image was captured for pleasing shape the two adults gave to the framing of the girls face, on a morning of better than normal good luck. The T-shirt, adding the extra two sets of eyes looking at the girl, making everyone look as if they are waiting for some profound decision, could not have been planned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489212553804-U8NYUMU6UXOC7027O7MW/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On organising luck Much as the image above, the line of active people caught my eye, offering possibilities. The timing of the shutter fire was deliberate with the look a dash of luck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489213454616-GBKL4CQ30P82NKW96VLZ/untitled-040305.jpg Technical - On organising luck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489213459923-GHZUFLCRDTM3SKK74A3D/untitled-040274-2.jpg Technical - On organising luck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489213469899-0BEZIOL0IX1ONUYHB6GH/untitled-040413.jpg Technical - On organising luck https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/1/3/on-lightroom-practice monthly 0.5 2017-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483573696085-7YQKY0J64DBR9NT3ETVE/untitled-1060153.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483573690970-7WBUMHTLM85ZE3OFEYI9/untitled-1060153-2.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483573901395-86BL8EH5Z12A91RSDIPN/untitled-1170029-2.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483573898348-HRVUPHMCY93TEHDW945V/untitled-1170029.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488844115998-6UU141IE1BHYLEA3J7RV/untitled-4250066.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488844102808-FVBWPQMVS5OU6QV9780Q/untitled-4250066-2.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488844102095-AW0MWD7ZUGU9RNH6LWSD/untitled-4250066-3.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483652262835-0BTLLPJ4I6L7HP4D79E3/untitled-4250158-2.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488953062787-K6EZ3MHYZXNF6Q8CUE56/untitled-4250158.jpg Technical - On Lightroom practice part 1 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/11/16/on-kits monthly 0.5 2017-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488841057376-LU8I8NP0PLJ5IY30NKYF/untitled-3070009.jpg Technical - On Kits So simple and effective. Note the lack of a macro lens as both lenses have good enough close focus performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488840331370-YOOEHZDQ6UJADZ2VWW6S/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Kits Looks a lot, but when loaded the whole rig just looks like a slim lap top bag with full pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488840735396-I3T6ST0S1HDJE50GXASK/untitled-3070014.jpg Technical - On Kits Basic, but effective. The bag is too big, but it is not just for camera gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488840659654-U845HFW4254D1EZCZ1HX/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Kits Note the small strap clip that holds the camera strap secure and straight. This bag hold heaps, so it is ideal for shopping day trips. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/3/5/why-autofocus-sucks monthly 0.5 2017-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488755825495-QQOL4225DEDN69GYOH29/Portraits+%2812%29.jpg Technical - On why autofocus sucks (sometimes) 5d mk2 35L at f1.4, manually focussed using a laser matte focussing screen fitted (full frame image). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488755074716-I1MGZBD770F5YAFVCEGZ/Portraits+%285%29.jpg Technical - On why autofocus sucks (sometimes) No perfect focus point here, but it was still nice to choose for artistic effect using intuition and emotion rather than technology. The frustration of letting the camera choose, often re choose and then miss all together takes away a lot of the craft. 1Ds mk2 400 f5.6L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488842561077-PYZQTW2JHP85B8WOUX3S/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On why autofocus sucks (sometimes) Yeah, so there. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/3/5/on-olympus-lenses-part-3 monthly 0.5 2017-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488700186320-8ZM44B1JL74XYQAR2RDT/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 On a tripod, the zoom is a real bonus. 18mm f7.1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488699910217-33XOGSFKG63K2LM6S7CJ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 OMD 40mm. Turns out this file is a jpeg taken with the Pen F. The auto corrections that the camera adds really add smoothness and snap. Possibly this is the secret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488700055950-T2WYYB0U0G83MJV8MI8Q/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 OMD 40mm. I love the focus drop off this lens offers. Also a jpeg from the Pen F. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488700810430-RY0EHFCUNABPF4JDP608/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 OMD 40mm with a little on camera flash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488700730477-ZCZ2UWT9RICCU1LPWHGZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 OMD with Panasonic 12-35 at 12mm f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488714599891-10G2VX9L1BUHGUZL268V/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 Through a dirty window. 100mm f2.8 OMD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488702860433-R1I7H1LEZUX967V7YWMH/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 40mm at F2.8 from my front garden before a thunder storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488702939013-0I7OX8B1VUNM2YUAU1FR/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 150mm f2.8 on a non firmware updated EM5 mk1. Most of this set were in focus using single shot AF aimed at the water just in front of the subject (and with no shooter hesitation). the local paper published some images taken with a D4 and 70-200 f2.8 combo (issued) that look almost identical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488702419520-DUVKRQBSTAY1OXGGTGSB/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 I really appreciate it's micro contrast at higher ISO settings. ISO 3200 OMD EM5, 150mm f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488702473962-EM5CD7GHYC86U2DKPDDT/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 OMD 150mm f5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490860085428-YLIQ3FLEZW09H0XF8SO3/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 At the long end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490860246349-V59AXJ4HFU0G6Y9MMMDE/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 This had a little gentle post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490860300120-OJBDFMMX1NKPDRTXEL7H/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 If the subject is strong enough, the only thing the lens can do is reduce it's power. No problem here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490860746935-QODAQZXR1MSIOMAM52SW/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 Luscious colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490860570883-CT4RMLG6UA09KFD605AD/untitled-1010065.jpg Technical - On olympus lenses part 3 Nice bokeh transition and some gentle, old fashioned contrast. The last four images were all taken within 30 minutes of each other. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/3/2/on-our-reliance-on-the-tech-and-not-ourselves monthly 0.5 2017-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489708208401-7NRKDGNWZ8XIRH08GPE7/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On our reliance on the tech and not ourselves Hopefully ok to use this as the subject is as well disguised as your average comic book superhero. Single shot AF aimed at a point in the water just in front of the subject, about the edge of the wake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488790121777-T3YYUSGOEZB2XBGPYPVW/bikes-3.jpg Technical - On our reliance on the tech and not ourselves A bit over processed, but the original is long gone in the great computer melt down of 2010. 50D and 400 f5.6 manually focussed. Most of the images that day were ok to good, with a few misses and a few crackers and no AF. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/26/on-the-return-of-the-jitters-and-a-reality-call monthly 0.5 2017-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488083711229-Z7PHITTSF5RE8JLRNXIM/untitled-2260167.jpg Technical - On the return of the jitters and a reality call https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488083697261-4MHCZ5SCGW2DBCVT2TBF/untitled-2260167-3.jpg Technical - On the return of the jitters and a reality call https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488083698658-HJME8GJ41996GXSQF1JC/untitled-2260167-2.jpg Technical - On the return of the jitters and a reality call https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488084115498-W8FBQV1K4MLMMQZRG3BC/untitled-2260185-2.jpg Technical - On the return of the jitters and a reality call https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488084113495-QI01Z29PI9WE7FHHMAOW/untitled-2260185.jpg Technical - On the return of the jitters and a reality call https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/12/16/on-why-some-lenses-are-so-expensive monthly 0.5 2017-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488774866447-FE978KSBS4KL6XFRYQKR/untitled-3050053.jpg Technical - On Why Some Lenses Are So Expensive Left to right; A first ring 45 f1.8 (the nifty fifty on full frame or short portrait lens of crop format). The second ring (FF), easily corrected and average fast short tele/third ring (CF) fast medium tele 75 f1.8. The second ring 'bit better than basic kit 75-300 F slow zoom (all formats) and the fourth ring 40-150 f2.8 pro grade tele zoom. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/20/on-appreciation-of-the-em5-mk1 monthly 0.5 2017-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1487830094140-8SNL82NBE5NT7A08ZBW4/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On appreciation of the EM5 mk1. OMD 12-40 at 40mm f2.8. Still sexy. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/1/27/on-my-favourite-photographic-things-of-the-year monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485499559551-9PL6OOLTM178TJ7SSZQA/_1290106.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485499564733-40WBTOHG0LD6W42RSE4N/_2150117.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485499943579-CSZH6SWQ2GVERL2SOK18/untitled-3030127.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485499876136-3VKRLJDUXRVOZFI97020/untitled-3120245.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485500056136-VTSZGJRGWVLWNWM5VUNG/untitled-5060280.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485500197130-FL1TO79W2ACOW32V8IFW/untitled-5060544.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485500342110-OH01H730MK4T3ZLS1YUN/untitled-5060569.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485501639422-KJA5Y1OUJ3HID19P0DOX/untitled-1010173.jpg Technical - On Some Of My Favourite Photographic Things This Year Meg's image from her amazing Panasonic compact. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/20/on-reccuring-themes monthly 0.5 2017-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1487581999062-3NVG5Z6319S41ISB55JU/untitled-1170084.jpg Technical - on recurring themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1487581779047-IUHA0ERX9AHSJILVCRMG/untitled-1170407.jpg Technical - 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on recurring themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489709159588-8401CKSPVGHDZ6V2RDGW/untitled-5010199.jpg Technical - on recurring themes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489709335332-7S9D1MD5L6Q9AG5J8PIE/_2010023-2.jpg Technical - on recurring themes https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/12/to-flash-or-not-to-flash monthly 0.5 2017-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486871122855-KLK5328OFH0VKNME5ZL6/untitled-2120115-2.jpg Technical - On flashing or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486873198261-URFSDFBL1JVILYZ55M05/untitled-2120115.jpg Technical - On flashing or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486873196889-3X8Z0S9OZCBH37CMY78V/untitled-2120051.jpg Technical - On flashing or not. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/9/on-turning-50 monthly 0.5 2017-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486589654125-RZD2SSOBO1MP17MH8KI6/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On turning 50 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/6/on-our-obsession-with-quality monthly 0.5 2017-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486417843387-X9VIBFFX7OKN4EBP3EEB/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On our obsession with better An assortment of C & D mags with one open to one of my favourite articles about David Wells and travelling journalism using Tri-X and a simple 4 prime lens kit. A little aside. the price ticket for Birchalls belongs to Australia's longest continuously running book sellers, closing next month after 170+ years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486417980755-XQF4G8ERUN53OWRH230A/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On our obsession with better A rare camera tech article about some of the better glass around at the time. Even though the topic could be fairly sterile, the delivery is gentle and conversational. There were more often darkroom technical articles as darkroom work was/is mostly technical, but pure camera or lens articles were thinner on the ground. I savoured each. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/10/13/on-the-three-steps monthly 0.5 2017-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1479081730775-ACS57494CE9HEGHK1BEU/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On The three (Four) C's OMD 17mm at F1.8. An attempt to convey the preconceived idea of Tokyo's compressed humanity. Largely false as it turns out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486365274159-MDZJGIIR0B4EIISJJSS3/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On The three (Four) C's OMD 25mm f4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1479081335554-WW6E15LENEA0KJEGJIU9/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On The three (Four) C's A portrait of a work colleague the moment they responded to a friendly gibe. The previous half dozen images looked contrived and stiff. OMD 45mm F2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486365159381-B09G56BNRAA8TDWUAHEN/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On The three (Four) C's OMD 45mm f2. The final Silver FX print edit with burned in borders. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/12/20/on-the-pointlessness-of-lens-tests monthly 0.5 2017-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486192400191-70PMFY62R8SOROSDIBRD/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the pointlessness of lens tests Frustrating huh? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486191518020-K95RHYPCG02ULCGK3JOX/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the pointlessness of lens tests If I told you this image was taken with a cheap kit lens or a premium fast prime, would it change your reaction to it? https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/2/3/on-using-non-camera-bags monthly 0.5 2017-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486078777652-K61LWVW578DL47RI67OP/untitled-2030014.jpg Technical - On using non camera bags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486078791215-BRGIX7HEZ9H7P9Z3K3B9/untitled-2030015.jpg Technical - On using non camera bags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486078791109-CPXSLUBUE0GFH77Y301Z/untitled-2030016.jpg Technical - On using non camera bags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486078800429-C35OAOKL1PQGDCR6AYXW/untitled-2030019.jpg Technical - On using non camera bags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486078809266-T81TG0GBSRQF6W9Y8ERD/untitled-2030020.jpg Technical - On using non camera bags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1486078811406-12X2EOO7H1WTNHYZ6OVX/untitled-2030023.jpg Technical - On using non camera bags https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/1/20/on-practical-uses-for-bokeh monthly 0.5 2017-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485494156629-LP0JI64OT6WY8U84LZQ5/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485495335594-D4C6BCD2HGDL7EUF8DJH/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh Here is example of that same lens showing signs of Bokeh "nervousness". Note the flowers in the background and the not too flat looking focus plane. 150mm f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485494424805-U29XT3ZYG0OYR2Z5AHPE/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766399801-6K5YOVDEJRS6DA1FGHSA/_4060325.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766696438-S9ZBB5T1FW75Y3NZTM3I/tokyo+summer+2-010451-2.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766379988-TIW9QFIZJCWFO0AMXK3L/untitled-040218.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766506110-UF9ZWSO3E3AQGIEMDCRP/untitled-9270221.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485495876733-8X4H7Y5513EAU93EFM3V/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh 12-40mm at 40mm f4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485496585981-9I548ENBOLZ6X2QDEU62/untitled-6120002.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485496830383-Y4OFJ20GJTJ7T6HIMASI/untitled-6120010.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485496918474-W2956X705AWZ4PDEXVIB/untitled-6120006.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485497006890-2YCQC20GGYM1QBXYAP6P/untitled-6120011.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766823267-SIO1NO6KCWTBWG33G7F9/untitled-1170029.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766907187-KGII030PR8YL90MLM4SA/_1290106.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485766957668-4G1FJPZNGJ12NLVJJ3QA/untitled-1170129.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485767050662-U5ENB2K7VX3EPSAWJ8KK/untitled-1170529.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1487829948446-LFF1CE3MM2RG52K1JA8I/untitled-1170091.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485767191427-UMI5KBITZTQFCIG4DE66/_4100178.jpg Technical - On the practical application of bokeh https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2017/1/12/on-too-many-cameras-and-not-enough-photos monthly 0.5 2017-01-26 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/12/20/on-the-problematic-40mm monthly 0.5 2017-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483174476541-IAYVOXLTHCOJPG79D5RH/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the problematic 40mm Voigtlander 40mm, zone focussed at f8, 5D mk2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483619694252-R99HWQRFJVLPY4LYVKIX/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the problematic 40mm OMD and newer 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1483619748944-NG3SL5VUH8SNXVKUIV4N/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on the problematic 40mm Xe-1 with 27mm https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/12/20/on-styles-and-expectations monthly 0.5 2016-12-19 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/12/4/on-real-image-quality-needs monthly 0.5 2016-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1480810951635-AJA0DC5DEX0HEKDNC5FK/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On real image quality needs A small jpeg from my XE1 with the 23mm f1.4. This printed perfectly to 11x14" https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/12/12/on-depth-of-field-traps monthly 0.5 2016-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1481521625000-ZIUG80ACVRXDTCTP93SI/untitled-110017-2.jpg Technical - on depth of field traps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1481521642593-XQQ4W172Y3GGD0Q1UCO3/untitled-110017.jpg Technical - on depth of field traps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1481522402124-PXSR73RIGRENSQYOGQZ4/untitled-110030-2.jpg Technical - on depth of field traps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1481522326826-8UXLQZJXIMA7P25ALT2W/untitled-110030.jpg Technical - on depth of field traps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1481523157070-SNVVZCCBKSFV7TTQ4FDN/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on depth of field traps This is at a full frame equivalent of about 350mm at f16 (174mm f8) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1481523478298-5KF3R3MZCBVVVKAXZ8LD/image-asset.jpeg Technical - on depth of field traps Full frame equivalent of 24mm at f11 (12mm f5.6). The roof, cloud, foreground headlight and far guard are still soft. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/11/9/on-limitation-removal monthly 0.5 2017-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1489708741570-YFLX3IAEPKPOL3TG3TRF/_2190134-2.jpg Technical - On Limitation removal ISO 1600 OMD 75-300 at about 200mm and f5.6 (400mm on a full frame!), hand held at 1/125. There are lots more, but they show the faces of students. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/10/11/on-not-pushing-the-shutter-button-and-self-exploration monthly 0.5 2017-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1476140033122-GLZCAWM2ZZNT3DEL5N7X/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On not pushing the shutter button and self exploration Taken with the intention of creating a series based on ordinary Japanese street corners. Partly mimicking the early 20th century American urban landscape photographers in tone and content and its contrast to the ordered chaos of modern Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1476140122907-GHRQY0QPC1J31IJB2ON4/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On not pushing the shutter button and self exploration Using colour for mood and controlled depth of field (and depth) containing static and non static elements, this image has many of the compositional elements I respond to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1476139844734-L4THLFBM02YFP72Y32G8/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On not pushing the shutter button and self exploration The Japanese are a deeply complicated race with a simple, respectful veneer. Occasionally they "take a moment", revealing their true state. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/10/8/on-the-pen-f-in-japan monthly 0.5 2016-10-09 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/9/17/on-sticking-with-olympus monthly 0.5 2016-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474072445707-HO510AMKWPWRKFCDY2QC/untitled-290002.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus Taken with the kit lens at 42mm wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474072618068-1ZVY8I1DT6G3AALE4U6N/untitled-9250025.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474072614083-BFM0RUF00JXQER5DNR10/untitled-9250025-2.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474099051534-0PAQAH5XVH8ROK1JFBGI/_7220118.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474099191847-MRD41GGLF0HUL2LETGC3/_7220118.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474099073463-14D7T68A72A8JKYF5E7Z/IMG_0076.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474099050133-9AGBC3WCJ0A6SAR4NY3H/DSCF2829.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474155161633-K9L51LA631PRIQ4CD9QZ/_3010010.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474155173892-6KHXZ39TB0QSLPQ78UKT/_DSF0156.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474155717910-U17WCHD5KLVG9KG9PWEC/_3010075.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1474155805687-KSXQX1RO6CKZN1Y1G7E5/_DSF0219.jpg Technical - On sticking with Olympus https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/9/13/on-using-long-lenses-for-street-images monthly 0.5 2016-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473719717927-BZHCHRV7BHIA2SIJ7M2E/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On using long lenses for street images OMD 75mm lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473721226927-IT8BVZI33REP91R553VE/LCGS+19-4-4190004-2.jpg Technical - On using long lenses for street images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473721231418-ZT3FY29ENEPX9CF6ONCO/untitled-5060544.jpg Technical - On using long lenses for street images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473721276567-P2VO8WDDKHEZA6DGALH5/untitled-040224.jpg Technical - On using long lenses for street images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473720594495-YU8YZ23XGNUPJCO5T89F/untitled-060449.jpg Technical - On using long lenses for street images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473720644475-KLC6ZQ5JCK29XA940SSG/untitled-060489.jpg Technical - On using long lenses for street images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473720632485-XHOFOL1ZAHBFZ0P06RMV/untitled-060816-2.jpg Technical - On using long lenses for street images https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/3/8/on-fin monthly 0.5 2016-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473491194299-BS25ZW021Y3XH5YF6MSQ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Finding Balance OMD 75-300 at about 150 shot from the hip. Sooo close to deleting this one and even weeks later it got little love, but it grew on me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473211844598-AS6RJRBE0YVV9BTXQ5OI/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Finding Balance Taken as a OOC JPEG with the 75-300 "Budget" lens at 300 f6.7. Sharp enough? Good enough colour? https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/9/9/on-minimalism monthly 0.5 2016-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473388811413-ALGZ9YVY26661JQBG720/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Minimalism OMD with pre focussed 17mm at f5.6. No time to second guess lens choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1473391502202-MX3BT18M0PBSSXYR5DBO/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Minimalism EPM2 45mm lens. Not normally ideal for street, but it worked well on the day. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/6/19/on-the-benefits-of-not-upgrading monthly 0.5 2016-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1466299225605-WJ0YEXY0VXQMZTB6JPLW/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the benefits of not upgrading. EM5 mk1 and 75mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1466299900893-LVQ1EKIDSXZ7FHU92MPZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the benefits of not upgrading. OMD EM5 mk1 75-300 at 300mm F6.7 (wide open) ISO 1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1466300171471-9Q07J6BZMXRUOPPILWNC/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the benefits of not upgrading. EM5 75-300 at about 100mm ISO 800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1466301374170-7DTLR7V21VFEOHM2BT7X/untitled-88.jpg Technical - On the benefits of not upgrading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1466301360749-U4Y5R7EOY1WBLQ51LN0H/untitled-114-2.jpg Technical - On the benefits of not upgrading. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/2/5/on-beauty-or-perfection monthly 0.5 2016-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1454620959427-ET38HI47MYIEIRQHN8G8/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Beauty and Perfection https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/1/24/on-rewards-and-accolades monthly 0.5 2016-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1453614046646-TMMS6CIXNRTN3N282BE8/_4090360.jpg Technical - On Rewards and Accolades Just a reminder how lucky we are OMD 45 f1.8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/12/23/on-shooters-block monthly 0.5 2016-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1450822615573-8F292KLWDP76W42KVMJC/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Shooters Block "Harajuku promise" taken during a street photography "binge" OMD 25 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1450845839949-JCDXQZ996RJAM5RSWWPZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Shooters Block "The Discovery" Tokyo subway OMD 17 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1450823126692-9USH95H373DVX2QSC4S1/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Shooters Block Abstract detail of a chair in a Perth shopping mall. OMD 25 f1.8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/1/4/on-those-throw-away-remarks-that-confuse-us-all monthly 0.5 2016-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1452384794051-GNML6K2UCN7KVDU8G93C/untitled-040405-2-2.jpg Technical - On those throw away remarks that confuse us all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1452384799348-DEOBHR4IR6CVD9AB8QF7/untitled-040405-2.jpg Technical - On those throw away remarks that confuse us all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1452656105833-0ESRVIEAMOORUEGV64C3/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On those throw away remarks that confuse us all. OMD 45mm at f4. A good example of a Bokeh efficient lens doing what it does well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1453164745931-IXU20ZJF7QGPEXBBHDZC/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On those throw away remarks that confuse us all. Olympus 75-300 lens at about 150mm f5.6. An example of a Bokeh "suspect" lens doing OK. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2016/1/16/on-new-camera-releases monthly 0.5 2016-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1452898955092-3RCRDDIXLCSOM3QZPMLP/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On New Camera Releases This file had the difficult combination of underexposed foreground and blown out background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1452902325909-J4AGFUBGF5G63X72SBBE/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On New Camera Releases OK up to 8x10" prints, but this image is not sharp. Repeated attempts failed, but previous images, with older cameras were achieved without issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1452899789657-RZCQIFHHL79PVKLGIPPP/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On New Camera Releases Looks good enough this size, but closer inspection shows smeariness and mottled noise, not what an Olympus or Fuji user is used to. https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/11/8/on-the-relativity-of-quality monthly 0.5 2016-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1446966566373-J3MI89C385ADPR86PBUM/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the Relativity of Quality "Magnolia Silk" Canon 1Ds mk2 100mm macro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1446966837694-K0J4URYHGM8029FG9FX4/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On the Relativity of Quality Canon 450D 35mm "L" lens https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/11/11/on-landscape-photography monthly 0.5 2016-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1447219542503-4AIYLVZWULW8L6SQ97UZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Being a Landscape Photographer "Pastel Hills" Arrow Town, New Zealand Fuji XE1 18-55 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1448786759530-IDRACJ9SJJLIL49FLUT5/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Being a Landscape Photographer "Past Lillies" Kamakura, Japan OMD 75 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1448787234104-TSDEUAQS7QE0EKOLEIVZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Being a Landscape Photographer "Well Worn" Boat Harbour, Tasmania Fuji XA 1 16-50 kit zoom https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/12/28/on-walkers-and-stalkers monthly 0.5 2016-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1451279489146-WPAYGE28JWLIPDQDON7S/untitled-030531.jpg Technical - On Walkers and Watchers. Sand In My Shoe, Kamakura Japan. OMD 75 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1451538655897-KQUAFOU8TVKUCF90HNX2/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Walkers and Watchers. Fish market corner #1 or "Six directions", Tokyo OMD 17 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1451538792431-QOEVPGMQRHMXSP146CQ2/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Walkers and Watchers. Fish market corner #2 or "Everyone is lost but one", Tokyo. OMD 17 f1.8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/12/23/on-making-or-taking-a-photo monthly 0.5 2016-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1450847466313-ZL2SS54WMKTX3N5VAZLP/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Making or Taking a Photo. Gold and Green Kyoto Japan. OMD 17 f1.8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/12/7/on-olympus-m43-shorter-lenses monthly 0.5 2017-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449439004583-JUPLG201WQA9ZAAC8D04/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 2 Shibuya Japan OMD 17mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449440947626-7BXPMJVRS0AIYHMRVVTP/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 2 Skate Park Launceston Tasmania. OMD 25mm f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449471235358-7TU2V9YYU8BOYIRIV2MY/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 2 Panasonic 20mm f1.7 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/12/2/olympus-m43-lenses monthly 0.5 2017-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449468633527-PGQTVENNWHZCHBUQNCZC/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 1 "Coffee Shop Ride" 75 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449132801829-YJHWBSYMOSHKU907YBWL/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 1 Perth Zoo 75-300 (300) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449133533250-YHR5A80AL1JFL39CYS79/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 1 "Morning Moves" Tokyo 45 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449438660831-T0Z6USXP29R8GSHKSTF4/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 1 Back Garden Sample 60mm F2.8 macro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1449469117735-GX29YH6CZPFYBPI1U6N6/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Olympus Lenses Part 1 Classic Car Show Fuji 60mm f2.4 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/10/25/on-lenses-that-dont-review-well monthly 0.5 2016-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1445755140861-AMGQVVQNXG7AQZII9VOZ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Lens Reviews "Everyday" Shibuya Japan. OMD 17 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1445755371318-EE0T8OLP2H0OCO20WUMS/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Lens Reviews "Cherry lips" Hiroshima Japan OMD 75-300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1445823738797-1WYREVK4UR44RDNN6ZP7/untitled-167.jpg Technical - On Lens Reviews Morocco (Peta Frost) Canon Ixus https://photokensho.net/thoughts/2015/9/8/on-micro-four-thirds monthly 0.5 2016-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1445406323315-6EFEU2IXQEVDP9X9MDNF/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Micro Four Thirds "The Waiter" Harajuku Japan. OMD 25 f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1445406821001-5C8F1N5NFAGQ4UWZ5EKB/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Micro Four Thirds "Frost web" Tasmania. Fuji XE1 60mm Macro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1451800511275-QINWXFZWIHR3KZCWQTTQ/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Micro Four Thirds "Bel Air time" Fuji XE1 60mm macro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1451801048752-KVCM7J45MPIKXBR75D4E/image-asset.jpeg Technical - On Micro Four Thirds "Bel Air time alternative" OMD 75 f1.8 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/tag/Olyompus monthly 0.5 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/tag/75mm+F1.8 monthly 0.5 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/tag/45mm+f1.8 monthly 0.5 https://photokensho.net/thoughts/tag/Lenses monthly 0.5 https://photokensho.net/1000-words daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/25/the-state-of-play-decade-by-decade monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8ff29cdf-acd8-43a2-b75d-3a1534feba55/untitled-1210236.jpg Photography Blog - The State Of Play, Decade By Decade - Make it stand out Thank heavens for Japan and the EM-5 Mk1. It kept the flame alive and no better place to gain context of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2ff73c22-b695-4f68-948e-92348de94dd9/Why-Sam-Abell-compose-and-wait.jpg Photography Blog - The State Of Play, Decade By Decade - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/25/in-praise-of-a-little-miracle-lens-or-two monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1ac29204-ccd0-489d-bddd-ef0cb85c4092/Head+of+the+river+14.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out This file is about perfect (except for the slight overlap behind one of the girls). The blur is pleasant, context retained, sharpness excellent, the image harmonious overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6729f859-bda2-4117-9948-3a1fe98bb8da/Head+of+the+river+11.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out Great close focus and speed. Banjo is his name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb58be42-94c9-4139-873d-f515d9f2eb6c/smaller+1.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out A classic wide shot without any real distortion or weirdness. When I started in this game, 20mm was considered the widest lens for most, anyhting wider was very expensive, heavy, mediocre or all of these. Funny how it is just a middling-wide these days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d84f80b-eb61-4cb8-928a-ee88826c6bab/smaller+3.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out I will give credit to Capture 1 and the lens for handling this strongly back lit scene. Most other shots on the day of the winning team were less crisp as shooting towards the lake is basically straight into the sun, the Pana lens handles this well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/82efcf3a-559e-432d-b0a3-fa00ca7e54d3/smaller.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out The extra width of the lens helps produce extra drama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f80e052-455e-416d-8817-a905a5d24675/smaller+2.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out Knee deep in water, speed, quality and versatility are important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df79aef9-4f83-4c33-848c-8811a4081dbe/dof.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out A favourite, the Bokeh, sharpness and flare control are excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd73fc6a-a31f-4d77-bac3-8c80ae3d25a2/not+300+3.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out When shallow depth of field is not necessary or even wanted, this little lens shines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ddc19247-e0e7-440d-b4e7-e47239e5e034/not+300+4.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out It is also perfect for discreet snipes and shows here enough separation to make the image work, while keeping some context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68dd1d1a-3595-4844-b2c4-ae890e0954c2/smaller+4.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out Plenty of quality there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fc7e2963-2e14-4886-a3df-a41e8d340141/not+300.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Miracle Lens Or Two - Make it stand out This image is a freak. The taken file is a mess of glare, but after processing, every rower is visible. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/19/lets-face-it-there-are-only-two-real-shapes monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1ae3c5d9-7733-487e-94eb-5e757379e1f5/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out This is am original 2:3 ratio image from a recent job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5808ed6-311e-4133-a0cd-b3333d2d7482/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out In 16:9 wide screen ratio, one of the less exaggerated ones, the image becomes instantly more cinematic drawing the eye through the frame. Must admit also, I am quite impressed by the rendering of the Panasonic kit 20-60. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d886307-89f7-45d1-b91b-7b818b0cfcc9/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out Pushing that even further, increases the effect. This is true cinematic, forcing acceptance of the dimension as the major governing constraint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e3a7ea30-47a3-4856-9ed9-209d5d11646e/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out Square is very flexible, allowing you to push framing as you wish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b0316e77-4994-432f-8810-7726d091c7ba/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out The framing allows you to decide what is important as well as what is hinted at, but not shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b73ac0e8-f43d-45a4-b0d8-dbb8b7e8091f/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out It is even ok to harshly cut out large elements of the subject and use depth as a tool. Tightening the frame often works as there is less pull to your push. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/988221e8-4122-4db3-8450-91ab217f3d73/Timeline+1_01_03_39_00.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out This shot is a 2.4:1 lift from an anamorphic file. This is the shape shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e121550-4d47-43c3-bb18-8ad6388cdf46/Timeline+1_01_03_39_00.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out Reduced to 2:3 ratio, it loses something. Like many frames forced after the original composition, it does not work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87e5edcc-573c-4694-ac0e-737eb67ae1a0/Timeline+1_01_03_39_00.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out As a square (limited in height by the original), it becomes a strong enough portrait and there were several choices within the original frame.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36436c6c-0668-49ea-9b48-12ffdd91f550/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out The 2:3 original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d99ac537-e7ff-4d44-8df1-4a2a3416d1fe/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out In cinematic mode it makes the main subject stronger and has that cinematic look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e5343e6-e267-4933-a061-6023627bee95/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out A subject middled square, the sane option for many. Symmetry seems to like square and super wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98cf0c2a-cbe4-4a4f-a748-5ef5844e0b84/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out Using the square to push normality, centring the cross in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/525fb74c-c30d-4d08-ba26-f77d37c7fbbc/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Face It, There Are Only Two Real Shapes! - Make it stand out With a square, many unusual compositions can become viable. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/20/the-future-is-now-and-it-may-be-too-late monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efd0d9e6-b06f-4e9a-a996-5ed7e981ae09/domke+31.jpg Photography Blog - The Future Is Now (And It May Already Be Too Late) - Make it stand out Imaging if it appreciated the things we have made, but not where we have gotten ourselves. It might rightly decide that humanity is the biggest threat to every living thing on the planet and save it from us. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/23/bikes-for-good-things monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a24af8d5-fb37-491f-b966-c1c2d7ba9a1b/NH+4.jpg Photography Blog - Bikes Ridden For Good Things - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f228037-9e7c-4e0b-be79-d2fa65bfa2a4/NH+6.jpg Photography Blog - Bikes Ridden For Good Things - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3b139417-9ccb-49cb-9a32-9c80e9981809/NH+2.jpg Photography Blog - Bikes Ridden For Good Things - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a58f4b5e-2397-416f-8c2d-dcea9b7dc634/NH+5.jpg Photography Blog - Bikes Ridden For Good Things - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/1/25/an-old-friend-revisited monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/040691ee-41f3-484d-89a3-9dcc84e714dd/_rigs+4.jpg Photography Blog - An Old Friend Revisited - Make it stand out Still a support triangle, but far less bulky. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/15/story-telling-depth-of-field monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2dea7d14-1b2f-4f62-9a43-ab5879fc4b5d/Why-Sam-Abell-compose-and-wait.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out He called this image out in an interview as a multi layered story in one image, the red bucket adding an extra point of interest “bringing it all together”. In all likelihood, Abell may have wanted more depth of field but slow emulsion ISO 64 slide film might have limited his workable options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d29162c-eccc-42b8-869d-c123495e6d7c/_C190099Dog+Park.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This image of a friend we know from the local dog park is an ideal example of a sharp subject against a soft and blurry background. The right amount of Sid is in focus, with good transition to less focussed areas until we get to the background that is lost to impressionistic blur. The lens was a 300mm at f4, plenty for this, but any less depth and personally, I get jittery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/210f9f69-b09a-448a-82a4-e697da796c8e/dof.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This image was taken at f6.3 on a full frame camera (S5II with 20-60 kit lens at about 24mm), so about 2.8-3.4 in MFT format. It is ideal to me, not by design only luck, the image both attractive and able to tell a story. Very shallow depth in this situation would risk loosing context and force near instant decisions of where to place that shallow band of focus. Any more depth would reduce the beauty of the image, without adding anything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8938989c-b2c1-4cce-a2b8-ad766091def1/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This image, taken at 2.8 in MFT format (about 40-60mm from memory, so f5.6 at 80-100m in full frame) has about the right depth of field, maybe a little shallow, but the idea of the subject in their space is expressed adequately. More blur and the foreground elements become blobs, their context lost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/17d92a0d-71e4-4694-b5b7-dd69aa9b6a13/meg+10.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out From our first trip to Japan, a late evening grab in Ueno, the 17mm showing it’s capabilities at f1.8 (where reviewers tend to give it low marks). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/61b6bc34-d1f1-4d30-bf9c-8b6de7961928/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out The 17mm allows me to shoot between f1.8 and 2.8 in most situations with little fear of losing context or even sweating focus, an important feature for street photography. That specific lens even extends the effect of its transition in an old fashioned way, to help retain depth detail by design Not a very modern thing, but something I appreciate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68e28e9b-b839-4b63-85ad-91dc87fe5871/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This image could have been fine with a softer background, but would it have made any real difference as the background supports the story? The 45mm at f1.8 is tiny, fast and capable of gentle separation, which in this space is about perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1798b8dd-6015-44fd-839b-76b2a96a9679/format+16.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This is my most powerful MFT lens and aperture combination, the 75mm at f1.8. Again, this is exactly the right amount of depth of field and in this case, the background was late evening intersection lighting, so not overly pretty. Less would start to lose subject detail and force a choice of what more you want to lose. It is not a coincidence that Olympus made this and their 300 f4 the equal of full frame super lens equivalents (150 and 600mm), because they knew that both lenses would be used wide open all the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1315fa20-6a7a-49e7-aa88-8a389b9dd2cc/untitled-020237.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This image, shot on the 45mm lens has the main element as it’s pillar, but I am also more than fine with the story told behind of life in modern Hiroshima. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773574708333-L7OXBBJILX86GWV18I6U/25%25252Bf1.2.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773574463810-TP92LU19EO9MV380YOP3/50+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8df32b40-ebcb-4d6f-aef0-0a3ad3e56c7b/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out If the image works, it is rarely going to be better because of a slight increase in any one factor alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725f799-cfd7-4330-b6a6-947028493f5a/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out Technically strong and a decent subject, but there has always been something about this image that disappoints me. The 30mm is a thoroughly modern lens with good wide open sharpness and dramatic out of focus drop-off, but there is a price to pay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68fa8660-5e4a-479a-9d19-c7bbcd2acac4/portraits+58.jpg Photography Blog - Story Cake Or Focus Slice (Or The Value Of Story Telling Depth Of Field) - Make it stand out This file taken on the less exciting 45 f1.8 has plenty of pop and separation. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/13/one-day-you-wake-up-and monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a0370f8e-ec4f-4b03-80d3-e67e6ed28e56/generations+candids+20.jpg Photography Blog - One Day You Wake Up And........... - Make it stand out Rare places give something back, something I have missed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e057cc5-e8f9-4a46-9c85-250e19751498/gates+10.jpg Photography Blog - One Day You Wake Up And........... - Make it stand out No matter how bright the paint is, it cannot hide the rot inside. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/1/4/b-raw-quality-settings-some-thoughts monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/791bef32-6566-4ba8-b657-39096e51c3e3/Timeline+1_01_00_35_08.jpg Photography Blog - B-Raw Video Quality Settings And Node Trees, Some More Thoughts - Make it stand out The 4k from Q3 clips make for decent stills (the spider web in the leaf is clearly visible on close inspection). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/11/more-on-that-last-one monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773217497656-5JEHA3C9OJPTFZA9R9P3/Timeline%2B1_01_00_12_08.jpg Photography Blog - More On That Last One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773217541970-4FF7YKKMR3SO5DPU9BUU/Timeline%2B1_01_00_22_05.jpg Photography Blog - More On That Last One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773217516313-RFTZ9TASIGDMWA6TIUFF/Timeline%2B1_01_00_05_15.jpg Photography Blog - More On That Last One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773098144357-IW3XH6Y6JNQPKRE5Q4L5/85+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - More On That Last One - Make it stand out This type of super sharp/soft, flat perspective suits most for modern stills imaging, but maybe not cinematic video, which may be part of the reason I am drawn to MFT, it adds more depth and by its very nature cannot be obsessive about super shallow depth of field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6dd7a167-1032-45a5-88bb-9a0e126b6e50/Timeline+1_01_03_39_00.jpg Photography Blog - More On That Last One - Make it stand out This was lifted a clip make with my 50mm anamorphic Sirui on the S5, quickly becoming a favourite and I love that 2.4:1 ratio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1765784005324-3319NCTTS10CW1EBWO0M/art+3.jpg Photography Blog - More On That Last One - Make it stand out The Spectrum 50mm shows an old fashioned depth, a glassiness and three dimensionality. What I like about it is its ability to be transparent, make the viewer unaware of the experience of looking at a made process. I doubt 7Artisans had that in mind, they most likely just copied an old lens design, but the end result is the same. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/1/30/the-dark-and-sometimes-exciting-world-of-budget-cinema-lenses monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3de9317-3a74-432e-ad0a-ea2d573c8e98/Timeline+1_01_06_11_04.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out This image and the one below are stills taken from a test of the 50mm Sirui, pushed into darkness as suits the theme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/139b894f-a311-43bf-a196-a1ff69c1307e/Timeline+1_01_07_29_18.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out This is the Sirui 50mm Anamorphic being stressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/93519082-0fec-4262-bbd0-a04d4e8bc2cb/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out This lens has something to it, but handling is not it. Taking the thinking of cinematographers like like Zack Snyder, who shot Army of the Dead with an antique Canon 50mm f0.95 set to wide open, I could see this lens and the Pen 25mm below, shooting some good work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5de40cd1-8b6d-4589-9bb2-0df227b8a57e/hope+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out The Hope 25mm (and the 50) just scream “reliable”, even when the sun is mid frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5ecb738-b950-494f-9b1d-691ebe38309b/12mm+review+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out A very capable option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1765784005294-48G00AD9OYKDOYSFXGSI/art+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out Lovely clarity and depth. There is a “glassiness” to the rendering this lens produces that transcends test charts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/84a8c48e-c60a-41ce-9090-eaf02a05d695/cards+39.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out A very decent stills macro, the long throw being a genuine plus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f4a079a-5378-4f90-8db6-2a25bec4e099/Timeline+1_01_03_12_12.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out A lift from some 4k test footage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764817900878-X6WVNQ6OVOP318QCE3D7/Test+S-35+crop+F4.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out The 35 is my favourite, rending nicely at f4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c179bbf2-54d6-429d-b29a-0c6ed9f00143/20240525_Senior+Ball_socials_Tailrace+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Sometimes Dark And Confusing, But Always Exciting World Of Budget Cinema Lenses - Make it stand out Some really interesting flare characteristics from the 9mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/14/you-cannot-ride-all-the-horses-even-hitch-them-all-to-your-wagon monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79b2adde-9373-4824-86a5-41a1a0aa31cf/Timeline+1_01_03_51_02.jpg Photography Blog - You Cannot Ride All The Horses, Or Even Hitch Them All To Your Wagon. - Make it stand out I am only just getting on top of the grading thing. Too much more to deal with for now. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/8/the-problem-with-black-magic-raw-on-a-video-assist monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f51ff68-3ebc-4470-834a-3e7479205eff/_rigs.jpg Photography Blog - The Problem With Black Magic Raw On A Video Assist - Make it stand out It looks the goods and after a settling process, it actually is, a lighter option looses some capabilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6954ae97-46be-4f35-975d-c47a4338d112/Timeline+1_01_05_40_09.jpg Photography Blog - The Problem With Black Magic Raw On A Video Assist - Make it stand out Even some simple test footage turns into a dozen GB. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/10/a-closer-look-at-some-premium-primes-part-3 monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773097690841-XK01MPJJMQYVY9ZMD3GG/45+f1.2.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Primes Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773097693027-G6WLGKVUS0FAKZL253US/85+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Primes Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773098197662-SLTQ9A0YMC92287LQHQW/45+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Primes Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773098144357-IW3XH6Y6JNQPKRE5Q4L5/85+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Primes Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773104290557-6RCMPFIGW4VXNZR3NEQG/45+close+up+magenta.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Primes Part 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773104414814-B3J1RRMULZN2GNKSM1BI/85+cloe+up.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Primes Part 3 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/10/a-closer-look-at-some-premium-standard-primes monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773096784591-S9QAGP8KCXQ2CSACXEYV/25+f1.2.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Standard Primes Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773096751836-4B94B1FTGR68P172AODI/50+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Standard Primes Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773097197140-X2TU9K7AZG9T80N0U1P9/25+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Standard Primes Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773097197142-VZUPACT9D8YV2I7KKNLZ/50+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Standard Primes Part 2 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/10/a-closer-look-at-some-premium-semi-wide-primes monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773095419342-FQ740N3TFA5GV069ERKV/17+f1.2.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Semi Wide Primes Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773095419345-15UHUYFOTZAVSAHWE14Q/35+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Semi Wide Primes Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773095989439-ZVLRJNXF9A386V04BP4L/17+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Semi Wide Primes Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1773095992122-QE7RXW3XX7FMTBU0KLB1/35+f1.8.jpg Photography Blog - A Closer Look At Some Premium Semi Wide Primes Part 1 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/9/back-here-again-but-a-littler-differently monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/806ac0bb-ffe6-4f1c-92c6-f9d2633b853a/dzofilm-vespid-25mm-t2-1-lens-pl-mount-with-ef-mount-tool-kit.jpg.webp Photography Blog - Back Here Again, But A Little Differently. - Make it stand out Bigger than most of the others, an impressive and impressing bit of kit. Could it be the one lens? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8bdcea8c-89d5-4779-8815-7496ba36a6eb/Timeline+1_01_07_14_04.jpg Photography Blog - Back Here Again, But A Little Differently. - Make it stand out The anamorphics seem to be hitting a good place for me at the moment. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/6/the-little-voice-that-refuses-to-go-away monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb79e4c4-f00f-43e2-b10e-a9ec1ed3afba/Screenshot+2025-08-30+at+7.30.00%E2%80%AFam.png Photography Blog - The Little Voice That Refuses To Go Away. - Make it stand out The lighting was poor on my part, but the 24mm anamorphic lens surely suited the task. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/4/quick-and-dirty-comparison monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bb363b22-e6ac-4cdf-9f0b-8fc0045c8008/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison - Make it stand out At a quite short 30mm, this lens can look more compressed than my 75. This can be fine sometimes, but something I am becoming less keen on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612534400-9QLUUXHRTWSSD95I26E3/_85+test+%2845%29.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612626965-C72911FKZ5T4EI6C5UQM/_85+test+%28+85%29.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772606617522-7Z5XMMGQ7JKSQOKP1T3W/_85+test+%2845%29+2.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772606617525-6DMINLZI830HXII3Q2LD/_85+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612443453-6EWQXZD0GDO5F7X796AT/_85+test+%2845%29+3.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772606677991-TAJNG7OYWL6KFJMNOSJY/_85+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612482512-FBILWHG1Z47KL9UZ47KC/_85+test+%28+1.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612812249-B1RLLVH8CCPKK78IRDWE/_85+test+%28+85%29+1.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612148618-UBWVWDWGEUEVRA9LO1AY/_85+test+%2845%29+4.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1772612151233-389TUVSHZH2LXOZROYR4/_85+test+%28.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/3/1/things-about-lenses-you-may-need-to-know monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1c762547-8ac4-41e0-8b1f-fee031997425/untitled-4222601.jpg Photography Blog - Some Things About Lenses You May Not Know. - Make it stand out Hollywood set-like lighting captured with the kit 40-150 Olympus. At f8, which was needed for the correct depth of field, no other 40-150 I own would have made the image any better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3c92ca1-775a-490e-8e7f-7e7f38c127f6/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - Some Things About Lenses You May Not Know. - Make it stand out An early image taken on the Sigma 30 f1.4, a lens known to produce super sharp images wide open and creamy Bokeh. Since purchasing it, I have rarely used it, possibly responding to the flat, very modern rendering or maybe the large (for MFT) form factor? The reality is, I like context in my images, something this lens is designed to blur away and because of that, it’s a bit of a one trick pony. I would hate to be forced to shoot with only this type of lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efa70400-ebda-4f96-bee6-12c23f9427e3/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Some Things About Lenses You May Not Know. - Make it stand out The lens that took this (17 f1.8 Oly mk1) is not overly special on the test bench, nor impressive to look at. It has soft corners wide open (often a field curvature thing that flat charts cannot measure, which means nothing when used in the field), average overall measured sharpness (not visual sharpness, which is excellent), a very small front element and form factor, mediocre Bokeh by modern standard with a modest aperture, but it consistently takes some of my favourite images. The designers wanted a good street photography lens and made just that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/460328e6-7e8e-455f-8007-731b8918f77c/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - Some Things About Lenses You May Not Know. - Make it stand out Taken on a $100 plastic fantastic kit tele lens, this is not only sharp enough, but “perfectly” sharp to match the subject and look I was after. I have three 40-150 lenses used as the light requires, the biggest and heaviest being the fastest, but in this situation would it have taken a better image? I am often grateful that I had that lens on that hot day in Japan as it captured a dozen of my favourite images without unnecessary weight, bulk or aperture speed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1794bd0c-ea64-4e40-ac15-9e437022df94/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Some Things About Lenses You May Not Know. - Make it stand out Taken with the 17mm lens mentioned above, a lens that has such expanded and coherent Bokeh transition that I call it my “never miss” lens for street photography. I even have images that are misses, but the lens makes them acceptable. It can be shot at f2.8 with manual focus set to 5ft and is sharp-seeming from front to back of the image. I can even safely use it wide open with similar results in low light. This image that could be called “Arrows of confusion” is a good example of one that requires more depth to tell the whole story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d01d554-5a3f-4e7e-b0af-7bf844a7e517/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Things About Lenses You May Not Know. - Make it stand out The technically stronger 15mm Pan-Leica is a nice foil to the 17mm justifying both in my kit, but if I had to choose, the 17mm would be it. I can speculate with some surety that the image above taken on the 17 would be slightly warmer-more organic looking, less delicate-sharp and the people in the background slightly more coherent and smoother with less of that foreground “snap”. Same-same but different. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/1/4/the-511-cams-bag-from-war-zone-to-photo-hauler monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b45de2e-d336-4d28-98cb-584288632b93/5.11+2.jpg Photography Blog - My 5.11 CAMS Bag, No War Zone, Just A Quiet Life. - Make it stand out That new Smallrig tripod is the longest I own, so perfect timing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fe751132-521f-4b0e-a628-70b1849e340c/5.11+1.jpg Photography Blog - My 5.11 CAMS Bag, No War Zone, Just A Quiet Life. - Make it stand out The black one is a Domke F810 bag, enough for my usual day kit, the grey one is a dog car seat cradle….., perfect to protect my main video rig. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/25/video-i-did-it-wrong monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/612fc236-372b-4181-9170-9f001ac9bb1c/domke+104.jpg Photography Blog - Video, I Think I Did It Wrong And Still May Be. - Make it stand out Don’t want to loose my head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6dfac85e-10ad-41b3-85d0-f55845719c23/meg+1.jpg Photography Blog - Video, I Think I Did It Wrong And Still May Be. - Make it stand out Sometimes it is there to see, but only you can find it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/28/stocktake-time-aka-finding-reasons-not-to-buy-another-camera monthly 0.5 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d908ad55-0412-417f-b785-c5d8e203832c/em1x+5.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time (aka Finding Reasons Not To Buy Another Camera) - Make it stand out Empowering a $100 lens to great heights, these are as good as I need. They are capable of empowering even my most basic lenses, so they actually expand my options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98612a70-4409-41a4-880e-4cdb98326888/JS+swimming.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time (aka Finding Reasons Not To Buy Another Camera) - Make it stand out Hand held 600mm at f4, 1/750th and ISO 6400 at my favourite dingy aquatic centre, something I am fully used to, but can I go better?. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a066f51-2dcf-4ea9-ba51-3d67913faf82/_rigs+2.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time (aka Finding Reasons Not To Buy Another Camera) - Make it stand out In “full noise” video mode recording 4k or high speed 1080 V-Log in ProResHQ, but am I wasting it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/040691ee-41f3-484d-89a3-9dcc84e714dd/_rigs+4.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time (aka Finding Reasons Not To Buy Another Camera) - Make it stand out An ungainly looking rig, it works well for run-n-gun held held or static work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f51ff68-3ebc-4470-834a-3e7479205eff/_rigs.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time (aka Finding Reasons Not To Buy Another Camera) - Make it stand out As the core of this rig, anything more like the G9II or S5II would probably be wasted. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/27/odd-companions monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d908ad55-0412-417f-b785-c5d8e203832c/em1x+5.jpg Photography Blog - Odd Companions Or Fated Friends? - Make it stand out Actually looks pretty neat, just don’t use it in the rain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1c52a59-c848-4451-aafc-ad47cab87b71/em1x.jpg Photography Blog - Odd Companions Or Fated Friends? - Make it stand out Gorgeous clarity, nice Bokeh, a gentleness that suits the scene. On close inspection, even with a 20mp camera, detail is retained down to individual hair level. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/15/an-odd-kind-of-balance monthly 0.5 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a066f51-2dcf-4ea9-ba51-3d67913faf82/_rigs+2.jpg Photography Blog - An Odd Kind Of Balance, But Balance None The Less. - Make it stand out My smallest rig, this one has the option of going onto a shoulder rig using AF and a wide angle (9mm), a tripod or a mechanical gimbal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/75197758-599b-4d1f-afe4-45f409443cfe/_rigs+3.jpg Photography Blog - An Odd Kind Of Balance, But Balance None The Less. - Make it stand out The SSD upgrades it to ProRes, so a small price to pay. If I had a GH7 with internal ProRes, I wuld likely still use an SSD as they are larger and cheaper than XF cards. The SSD holder is a Neewer, which I like more than most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f51ff68-3ebc-4470-834a-3e7479205eff/_rigs.jpg Photography Blog - An Odd Kind Of Balance, But Balance None The Less. - Make it stand out The endurance rig, so the A-cam in interviews. Everything runs off the V-mount for a couple of hours at least. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95643611-0881-4e98-b384-1320fdd21f3b/_rigs+1.jpg Photography Blog - An Odd Kind Of Balance, But Balance None The Less. - Make it stand out The RigidPro rig (the S5II/G9II model), neatly holds the SSD on top of the camera, all cables are connected at multiple points or go through the rig. Very clean and simple. The screen mount and handle are a new configuration, replacing a nato rail handle and flexi arm, which were messier and made the rig hard to pack. Balance is a little forward depending on lens, but not too bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07416438-d21d-455b-ab05-c08f3c2a07cc/_rigs+4.jpg Photography Blog - An Odd Kind Of Balance, But Balance None The Less. - Make it stand out This one looks a little ungainly, but it is extremely well balanced, meant to be used from chest to hip height. The strap is my small and elegant solution to the cine-bag quandary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/edeecc5f-9a60-4848-88de-0a676365e9b4/_rigs+5.jpg Photography Blog - An Odd Kind Of Balance, But Balance None The Less. - Make it stand out The cabling is a little less controlled, something I will work on, but it is a simple rig. The BMVA 12G 5” is run by a large NP on the rails, with two smaller ones on the unit itself. The camera uses a standard battery as it is rarely employed for long shoots and if it is, I either use a V-Mount mounted under the rails or use it as a B-cam, so battery changes can be handled during the shoot. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/21/something-special monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e452a57f-16af-4ea3-85cf-dc78141904fa/TTA+12.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out Even square there is a hint of vignette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2427b0f3-00f2-4317-a1a1-2cfc0625dd77/TTA+9.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out At f2.8 it is as sharp as I would ever want for 4k video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36f87cf0-f312-4ca8-89c4-937273a22729/TTA+10.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out Sharp with smooth rendering. No processing applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3118ee76-43bf-4332-ba9d-8ccb4ebb0956/TTA+7.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out Wide open, it is lovely, with obvious vignetting and slightly dreamy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e2d6b6e-3198-431d-8b13-25f0398e0fde/TTA+8.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out Not super sharp, but attractive, desirable even. Between wide open and 2.8 I have effectively two different renderings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c68e4cb9-682a-45b5-b552-4f715ecc15b9/TTA+2.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out Wide open again at a longer distance, so maybe sharpness varies at different distances? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e197f0f4-4d19-425a-b67a-de6b583bb631/TTA+3.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8865b3cb-68a5-465e-9ed3-e8bd7ef8e209/TTA+4.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special? - Make it stand out A nice 3d rendering. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/21/train-dreams monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efd0d9e6-b06f-4e9a-a996-5ed7e981ae09/domke+31.jpg Photography Blog - Train Dreams - Make it stand out Nothing to do with it, just a favourite place. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/20/how-much-quality-is-needed monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b4d34c3-48f6-492a-9acb-190baf6bb233/rig+5.jpg Photography Blog - How Much Quality Is Needed? - Make it stand out This rig has changed constantly and still is, but it does the following; It records RAW (with the BMVA 12g, not mounted), it records for a long time, it is pleasant t use, it produces the look I want. A small bonus is, it looks like more than it cost ($4000 total), being basically a S5 Mk1, BMVA 12g 5” (absent), V-Mount RigidPro rig, Spectrum 50mm, handles and cable. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2026/2/20/an-ongoing-commitment-and-revelation monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1963dbec-1964-4294-ae54-567b753eecea/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - An Ongoing Commitment And Revelation. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1071f973-be77-4137-b117-bc08d73791c5/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - An Ongoing Commitment And Revelation. - Make it stand out Simple natural light, all I normally use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95412179-c624-480e-862f-9e27a24700e9/format+22.jpg Photography Blog - An Ongoing Commitment And Revelation. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/15/end-of-the-year-retrospective monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b7f12fe8-7545-4633-b250-9493e24beac7/SPC+v+LCS.jpg Photography Blog - End Of The Year Retrospective - Make it stand out Another year of amazing young people entering the world of adulthood. EM1x 40-150 f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac316ebe-1637-4df3-a3aa-c7b50ec0e515/NTJFA+V+STJFL+Girls+6.jpg Photography Blog - End Of The Year Retrospective - Make it stand out Grass roots sport is important to me. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/28/tmaor8twp0z5eagqr0hj4bw5kbf7mo monthly 0.5 2025-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/759e6bb2-4041-4859-9a58-af44d11c4661/camp+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dddd9932-6975-4d01-aa18-e338de1e5f76/cards+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e23bb29d-5068-4286-8a7c-008f40fb8446/birds.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Devilish light, but needs must. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4860c812-5d0e-4915-8dc8-6ee7a49716c8/camp+76.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9a2f9228-3d49-495c-8c67-23ee93280a6a/cards+27.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5466de97-ac63-4073-a509-35b896e75e49/birds+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out From 4” to 4’, this one required more common sense, but without the 300, I pressed the 150 IRIX into service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/84a8c48e-c60a-41ce-9090-eaf02a05d695/cards+39.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a9f617b-4cbc-480f-b6c0-cc3f7dae7d78/cards+42.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18132552-8603-40d2-af20-a0d81257f66e/birds+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Lenses You Need For Animal Photography - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/28/test-thoughts-continued monthly 0.5 2025-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b1d9401-9faa-4dff-b9a4-58c1423cab2a/3-1+still.jpg Photography Blog - Test Thoughts Continued. - Make it stand out It is in the detail to the left between the hat and light that the 8:1 footage looks less clean and defined, but not by much. I needed to check that for focus, so did a second set of stills until I was sure and there is a very slight difference, in a clean clip. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/25/the-bag-to-end-all-bags monthly 0.5 2025-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44d9b06a-941f-4de9-99cb-a31fa8c6efc3/5.11_Tactical.jpg.webp Photography Blog - The Bag To End All Bags? - Make it stand out The choice of colours was Black or “Kangaroo” brown and I surprised myself going for the brown, a bit sick of black bags. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/22/the-curse-of-the-50mm monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/251e4e9d-fd84-453c-bbb1-a15395ba522a/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Curse Of The 50MM? - Make it stand out From a series of images taken at 35mm, the right lens for the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3740d6ad-f462-4052-a0da-ff8761a1ecd7/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - The Curse Of The 50MM? - Make it stand out Taken with the equivalent to a 60mm, I always feel this lens makes a difference to a standard 50, but does it really? Possibly the specific lens ads more opinion than the focal length alone? The rendering of this lens is quite flat, a modern thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/257dd3fa-4905-48be-a333-c0f7ea85da40/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Curse Of The 50MM? - Make it stand out Taken with a 30mm equivalent, wider than usual, but I realise I use it like a 35. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/22/some-test-results monthly 0.5 2025-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4e4869f-df3e-4831-a295-21647d9745f6/Hope.jpg Photography Blog - Some Test Results - Make it stand out This lens has a lovely presence, separation and an ease about it. It is micro sharp, but not overtly hard-crisp looking (but can be made to be). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/896f60b9-b14f-4f50-923d-b465c7244130/Tests+anam+blue.jpg Photography Blog - Some Test Results - Make it stand out The Siruis at minimum focussing distance needed 1.25x stretch not 1.33, something I was aware of from another reviewers comments. They are contrast-sharp, not bitingly detailed, which for video, especially anamorphic “cine” video is fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e0728d9-adaa-4919-80f0-ee79022fab3d/S5+P35%3A50.jpg Photography Blog - Some Test Results - Make it stand out Smooth sharp, delicate and well controlled. I really like this lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68ab5a68-3810-4007-bab5-8b7e4aa7ea7f/S5+P50+8-1+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Test Results - Make it stand out At about 300% there is good detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3d5fbe46-a4ea-4858-9b2b-f81a0d878862/S5+s50+8-1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Test Results - Make it stand out This was in my testing space (5600k main light), about perfect and lovely to handle as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9fd4e9aa-5c2a-493c-a380-3fe7e20ad389/S5+s50+3-1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Test Results - Make it stand out There is a small hair over the left eye that looked on very close inspection to be about the same at both resolutions. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/17/a-lens monthly 0.5 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c441c2ba-fcb5-412d-9857-9b3bb73a6605/irix+17.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens - Make it stand out I have taken a chance on some well researched lens sets and mostly benefitted, but some have shone above others. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/17/it-has-never-been-more-true monthly 0.5 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7aecdaa8-fba4-47d1-b639-808a3cf7ecc5/zoom+5.jpg Photography Blog - It Has Never Been More True - Make it stand out A brand suffering a lot of recent criticism for releasing improved versions of all their work horse recorders, with 32 bit float (a good thing usually), but with interference, questionable firmware, hardware and handling choices, creating a chorus of “just buy the old one, it’s better” from reviewers and users. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/12/when-it-does-not-make-sense-but-you-still-want-to-do-it monthly 0.5 2025-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb351aee-b019-4f77-a790-55ac9fe5556c/_bags+review+6.jpg Photography Blog - When It Does Not Seem To Make Sense, But You Still Want To Do It. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/16/some-resolve-and-clarity monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ce11b4a-1ab1-42a2-b373-539d48a1b9d7/2560.jpg.webp Photography Blog - Some Resolve And Clarity (Please!) - Make it stand out This is not natural lighting, but we accept it, emulate it, worship it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9461c08c-88fb-46dd-a1c7-226ffbd7d036/swimming+16.jpg Photography Blog - Some Resolve And Clarity (Please!) - Make it stand out What is wrong with clarity, natural rendering and reality? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/16/the-haunting-of-minds monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2037c5cc-9e79-4298-b5db-5a4defbec2d9/NH+Awards.jpg Photography Blog - The Haunting Of A Restless Mind - Make it stand out Basically this. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/13/beautification-and-reality monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ba03ede-0649-4688-9791-d72bdd5efe63/CNN-screenshot-1704041220.jpg.webp Photography Blog - Beautification And Reality - Make it stand out Not the best example, but still, too good to be true? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/15/ok-so-one-lens-to-rule-them-all monthly 0.5 2025-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1757710593854-6OSUFYDOONFRSQWD7H55/hope+1.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? - Make it stand out The Hope lenses are strong in most areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1765784005294-48G00AD9OYKDOYSFXGSI/art+2.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1765784005324-3319NCTTS10CW1EBWO0M/art+3.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1765784010967-0H1ID5GFUITC1FMAUZGF/art.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1765784008492-VXXAHRUAGYEUJTOYQWTT/art+1.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6aad897c-c0e8-4c69-8d7f-2aa776bcbe8a/art+8.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? - Make it stand out Nice rendering, smooth and pleasant as I have come to expect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/35224c4d-9002-4fd2-9d89-9cf549cd37f4/art+9.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? - Make it stand out Good detail and the rendering/Bokeh hides the transition from sharp to soft quite effortlessly, ideal for a video lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/be5ad7e3-840e-4bbf-814d-5d8942bed693/art+6.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? - Make it stand out Try as I might, I could not get it to flare obviously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79b9969d-7c0e-4c05-8332-14d124eb9c47/art+4.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? - Make it stand out Just a really pleasant lens to use. The lens tames contrast, a very cine lens thing to do and it results in well controlled photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/072ee645-6e7e-4f9f-9b61-7fa30a0cf171/Timeline+1_01_03_14_17.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So One Lens To Rule Them All? - Make it stand out A screen grab of some V-Log video. Nice rendering. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/15/choice-made monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e03e3fdf-8c42-457d-9bdf-c45490bf0c81/61rGdJuTVnL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Photography Blog - Choices Made. - Make it stand out The original and one of the smaller, lighter ones (the 24 is a brick). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/13/pzpyie3sb7c1i7pmkx35ho6ck297t6 monthly 0.5 2025-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68448690-8756-4694-9a43-360f336fe360/swayze+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Video Thoughts (And Some Common Sense Maybe?) - Make it stand out The elegant perfection that is the G9II, bare bones. With the BMVA 5” mounted, it is not as easy to run. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c441c2ba-fcb5-412d-9857-9b3bb73a6605/irix+17.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Video Thoughts (And Some Common Sense Maybe?) - Make it stand out Cine glass is my Achilles heel, something that keeps calling me because it is not only practical, but fun. The Sirui is gone now, fallen away as just one too many options. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/9/a-third-b-raw-option monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9033f7f5-3d5c-453b-b05b-db57b7d63f74/4k.jpg.webp Photography Blog - A Third B-Raw Option? - Make it stand out Even has the lens I would use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c919e8ec-2e0e-46b0-8bef-991a70c770be/blackmagic-pyxis-6k-md.jpg Photography Blog - A Third B-Raw Option? - Make it stand out Lovely. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/7/holidays-looming-test-to-be-done monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5e49a35-ef47-4f49-a50d-0fff2ba59ce0/Screenshot+2025-12-09+at+7.40.42%E2%80%AFam.png Photography Blog - Holidays, With Some Tests To Be Done - Make it stand out This was a V-log file I shot recently (S5, 28-70 Sigma). It was fine, but the five I shot for the project were all in very different light and locations so matching them was harder than it would have been with B-Raw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dce2155d-8d9d-4258-ba25-8be5263f6b8c/Screenshot+2025-12-09+at+8.25.23%E2%80%AFam.png Photography Blog - Holidays, With Some Tests To Be Done - Make it stand out The quality was lovely, but too much for a small screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7391ccdb-3177-47c7-9e83-deaef26bc795/Screenshot+2025-08-30+at+7.30.00%E2%80%AFam.png Photography Blog - Holidays, With Some Tests To Be Done - Make it stand out Still a favourite shoot, this one failed to make it into anything useful, partly because I was concentrating on stills, so there was no coherent plan and partly because I left it too late. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/6/i-shoot-wide-open-but-i-do-not-like-super-shallow-depth-of-field monthly 0.5 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b6385bc2-e114-4ab0-8e1f-0a0a13514be8/Japan+2.jpg Photography Blog - I Shoot Wide Open, But I Do Not Often Like Super Shallow Depth Of Field - Make it stand out This look right to me, wide open on the 75mm in M43 format. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2a651fd-7a36-44b8-8943-5834599a63c6/cards+59.jpg Photography Blog - I Shoot Wide Open, But I Do Not Often Like Super Shallow Depth Of Field - Make it stand out This is the other extreme, a full frame 150mm up close and wide open at f2.8. Lovely, but limited in practical application (I used it to show how even the ugliest stand of pest grass beside a building can be beautiful). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b49aa3a-44d6-4a31-b412-cf2a41386f09/agfest+1.jpg Photography Blog - I Shoot Wide Open, But I Do Not Often Like Super Shallow Depth Of Field - Make it stand out Shot wide open on a 15mm lens (acting like a semi wide in M43), I have enough depth to avoid a tell tale drop off point on the subject, but a subtle shift away from the candle to avoid it being the central focus. It 1.8 on a full frame 35mm, I would have a sharp face only, so I would stop down to f2.8 or 4, to emulate the M43 physics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2ec94f5e-7a1d-4b03-b004-a1bef073ccf5/Test+S-50+F4.jpg Photography Blog - I Shoot Wide Open, But I Do Not Often Like Super Shallow Depth Of Field - Make it stand out This is f4 on the 7Art Spectrum full frame 50mm, just about the perfect balance of depth to de-focus and very natural to the eye (at this distance) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/11/29/trying-t-get-my-head-around-cinema-quality monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5801857c-ba3f-4d7f-ab3f-506b4417db6c/stanley-kubrick_7.jpeg Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out This scene from Barry Linden was shot with a super fast lens to emulate genuine low light interiors from the period, but greater working distance and the lens has rendered the subjects naturally to the eye. If really shallow depth of field, with unnatural flatness are used, they need to true to the eye. In this shot we feel like we are looking from across a room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6da3dbe9-2a62-43fa-9bb5-16426acec9a4/The+Bear.jpeg Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out This shot from The Bear is beautiful, but it pushes reality. The perspective, compression and depth of field are an obvious technical manipulation that we accept in context, but are aware of because this is something our eyes cannot do. Unlike the shot above, we struggle to put ourselves in this space naturally, but accept that it is a part of modern cinematography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10640ecf-9ccf-4f79-9463-0ab288b4e90b/Shallow-Depth-of-Field-1.jpg Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out This depth is dreamy to match the need of the shot, but it is not how we see naturally with too much compression and far too shallow rendering of depth of field at this viewing distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f02b352f-b815-412f-930e-7e523e492b21/Shallow-Depth-of-Field-3.jpg Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out This is even less natural, showing strong lens compression and magnification and less than natural to the eye Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b278a57b-76f3-4026-913e-6b91f378c0ae/John-Wayne-2.jpg Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out This image is sharp and has shallow depth of field, but the right amount to look natural and the colour, a product of the film tech of the period is also acceptable representing dust, sun and the arrid landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b038c65-fb27-46e1-9f6e-5aefd4f42e7d/Hell-or-High-Water-1.jpg Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out This scene is shot with a wide angle lens and a fast aperture, giving us the feeling of being too close, while also being too shallow in depth rendering. It is hyper sharp, then softened by filtering and the colouring is warm to match the sun shine, but unnaturally so (teal sky?). It looks cinematic, but only because we have been conditioned to accept it as that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e088b7b2-f71b-457c-a338-379c24e05ac9/1917_2019.jpg.webp Photography Blog - Trying To Get My Head Around Cinema Quality And The Real World - Make it stand out A rare case from 1917 of something looking “right” using the best gear available, by limiting the shoot to eye-normal lenses and deep depth of field. This is how we see, choosing what top look at in a scene, not having the majority of it taken away from us with tech. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/4/lenses-the-eternal-torment monthly 0.5 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a05cbb09-4af4-44e5-9f7a-3de586b49c3d/ff+44.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses, The Eternal Torment - Make it stand out The extreme ends, both capable macro lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764817855172-0VNDXK0WBP9RC8HG2AGI/Test+7A-35+crop+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses, The Eternal Torment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764817855865-H2JYWTW48T5KWSWUV8AK/Test+7A-50++F4.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses, The Eternal Torment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764817900878-X6WVNQ6OVOP318QCE3D7/Test+S-35+crop+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses, The Eternal Torment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764817904853-ONC6HWF7DC976U6BSGB1/Test+S-50+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses, The Eternal Torment https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/12/3/a-humbling-and-satisfying-experience monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68c0104c-99ef-4e04-b75c-ad777bfe1569/cards+13.jpg Photography Blog - A Humbling And Satisfying Experience - Make it stand out I was pretty happy with my grab that day, especially considering bird photography is not something I practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764711264689-ME3MBKN3ROPZ70VYSTRZ/will.jpg Photography Blog - A Humbling And Satisfying Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764711195753-PYCSYGTWTHZKCX6Z9VJ4/will+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Humbling And Satisfying Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1764711242448-LI3MRDTDB784NFLY4JNN/will+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Humbling And Satisfying Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9a0ff6f7-c0f3-4241-b49f-cba678e167de/will+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Humbling And Satisfying Experience - Make it stand out Probably the most dramatic and the tightest composition, but three out of four ain’t bad. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/11/29/black-friday-old-cameras-new-cameras-and-gas monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e7504fa8-3a14-48c0-9654-3d1652a53cf1/rig+4.jpg Photography Blog - Black Friday, Old Cameras, New Cameras And G.A.S. - Make it stand out Looks like a Pyxis (Video Assist to be added) and actually acts like one as well, apart from the bonus of second articulated screen, AF, decent battery life, articulating main screen, the option to use it as a stills camera, V-Log or Flat as lighter options etc. Basically, this is the sensible option for a hybrid shooter with a thin attachment to video. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/11/27/some-basketball-thoughts monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/786037a8-5de4-481a-b432-c5f9aac8af63/Vikings+win+3.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out Quality is still there no issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91755fb9-cffc-4494-bcfb-ee62d53f94b0/Vikings+win+4.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out Up until about the half way mark, the 75 is perfect. I can shoot horizontally, but still crop vertically if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/831f7d96-ac12-4bf4-993f-f4a1d6ed920d/Vikings+win+5.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out This is the angle across court from the opposite corner of the same end. Too tight when under the basket, it can be fun to push this hard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28f05ad8-d741-4e4b-bd63-1545b57f5631/Vikings+win.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out In vertical orientation, it offers plenty of height from feet to basket. At f1.8 in MFT, lenses act like f2.8’s for depth of field which I find is ideal for subject cut-out, but still with some context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d37f745b-4b1d-4201-9e22-afadef9f400b/Vikings+win+6.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out There is no doubt this is the safest place for contested action shots, but after a quarter or two, it gets pretty repetitive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff3182fd-e7c3-4317-b937-6e48da692a68/Vikings+win+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out You can also shoot horizontally, but may need a little room to back away when things get weird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c2a42ee-39a9-490c-942d-51e74045bede/Vikings+win+2.jpg Photography Blog - Some Basketball Thoughts - Make it stand out Taken from the top of the seating with the 75, this file adds variety and another dimension as well as avoiding the shadows on face that overhead lighting is prone to. 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Garth Homestead, A Sobering Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b97cfc10-7db3-421b-85a2-883753f14241/cards+50.jpg Photography Blog - Garth Homestead, A Sobering Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f64e5fd8-07bb-434f-b858-31947466878a/cards+49.jpg Photography Blog - Garth Homestead, A Sobering Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89eb5556-8bec-4b16-857a-22289c46b6b6/cards+47.jpg Photography Blog - Garth Homestead, A Sobering Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a8bf431c-3a01-4dfe-9bbb-260943fc6869/cards+46.jpg Photography Blog - Garth Homestead, A Sobering Experience - Make it stand out A better indication of the actual light (we were light painting in true darkness fifteen minutes later). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/11/20/off-to-the-beach monthly 0.5 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3b2f35ef-0ed9-48cb-8386-56ba6f51dcba/cards+52.jpg Photography Blog - Off To The Beach - Make it stand out A lucky 1/10th hand held shot, not lucky with the time so much as the look as the fast moving water managed nice smoothness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/52ac63cc-41c4-41ce-a4cc-fc1711c1848a/cards+53.jpg Photography Blog - Off To The Beach - Make it stand out I think I actually prefer this one for some reason, maybe the textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f64f124b-56be-46da-8c86-753e0a109e9b/cards+51.jpg Photography Blog - Off To The Beach - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c22da3c-fed3-4b10-b7db-2cc7178d158c/cards+57.jpg Photography Blog - Off To The Beach - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/53252fe8-5723-4f04-b48f-ca3b7d3f71f7/cards+55.jpg Photography Blog - Off To The Beach - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/11/20/a-walk-in-the-bush monthly 0.5 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f5bc47dd-f173-45ca-8d81-4914066584fd/cards+31.jpg Photography Blog - A Walk In The Bush - Make it stand out Details are the thing, small and delightful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d8304bc-2cdd-4f92-b13b-d4bb0defdc85/cards+27.jpg Photography Blog - A Walk In The Bush - Make it stand out Maybe small and not so delightful. This little one may only be 4” long (we have already seen a 4’ adult), but apparently that makes no difference, so a little safety room was applied. The whole class walked past it luckily, I only noticed it because thinking we were all gone it moved when I went past last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2a651fd-7a36-44b8-8943-5834599a63c6/cards+59.jpg Photography Blog - A Walk In The Bush - Make it stand out Macro has a way of producing little wonders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4a73f3c-3052-4c44-bed9-e20c6d45822d/cards+25.jpg Photography Blog - A Walk In The Bush - Make it stand out Smaller than it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4ab4640a-a69a-48fe-af92-bd1d2c9c264a/cards+26.jpg Photography Blog - A Walk In The Bush - Make it stand out The quartz base creek reflected light in interesting ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c5bb711-503c-4260-9926-0db518ca9f9e/cards+28.jpg Photography Blog - A Walk In The Bush - Make it stand out Back light works wonders. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/11/19/school-camp-and-early-successes monthly 0.5 2025-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/40a37070-e10b-4697-a675-8acd949bb5b1/cards+11.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out Within a few minutes I found a pair of young swallows learning the ropes. The wind was strong and I admire their resilience (one was actually knocked over at one point), but for a few minutes, not much happened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2ca66df2-e60e-4ad3-936b-aa84797eda27/cards+12.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out Then the plucky (and plump) one took flight. I missed it on the way out, but within seconds it was curling back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f56a42de-6796-4a84-82bd-7c42776214ee/cards+13.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out Inspired by its sibling, the more cautious one gave it a go and I was ready this time. Looks like it’s sibling is giving instructions? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6aa083f3-b42d-47ee-ad5d-4a359dc9543b/cards+4.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out The system seems simple. They dive in, get fully “loaded”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04705744-9203-4704-9b64-04eaf107f6c1/cards+9.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out Then they “do their hair” by pushing the pollen back to their hind legs. Looks messy, but seems to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e90c40a5-1ed4-4d33-aa72-8c0a3bfe58cc/cards+40.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out This one was actually shot on the S5 and IRIX 150 macro the next day, but good for illustrating their “swimming”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/961f67eb-88ea-4425-a260-d9e43fa65a80/cards+2.jpg Photography Blog - School Photo Camp And Early Successes - Make it stand out This seems to be bee-universal. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/10/17/why-i-will-never-use-ai-and-why-i-will-never-need-to monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62ce555b-6988-49c3-bd67-a80ea21b0371/AFL+146.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Will Never Use AI*, And Why I Will Never Need To - Make it stand out I guess a marketer could “enhance” this as they need, but if I put up a genuine counterfeit, it would end me as a working photographer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6dc3bab8-ca52-4ecc-a970-5380e1f237a0/Prep+wetlands+238.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Will Never Use AI*, And Why I Will Never Need To - Make it stand out AI is used generally to exemplify an idea, but without the need to be accurate to any source. Some things are perfect in a way they can only be if authentic. “Kids in a field” might produce a similar image, but not this image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/10/2/a-matter-of-trust monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e5d551c9-e7cd-422d-9dd1-9bfe89a94ab2/zoom-f2-32-bit-float-field-recorder-w-lavalier-mic-pack-white-fxr102-white-gsus4-483826_994x994.jpg.webp Photography Blog - A Matter Of Trust - Make it stand out Not the Blue Tooth version shown above, which I probably would not have bothered with, except it was free. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/8/7/swords-with-two-edges-the-puzzle-that-is-budget-cinema-lenses monthly 0.5 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1757710597409-PTEX8QBSZH7Q25BNKF6X/hope.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1757710593854-6OSUFYDOONFRSQWD7H55/hope+1.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1757710776121-5TAFCO3O890XLGB31TT2/LCGS+v+SOC+12.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1757710777695-HCYQJ0KVV2KH5PF9FPZV/LCGS+v+SOC+13.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/154a1866-fa3b-467b-8702-fedd136bb4f2/MV5BMjA3ODQ1MDg3N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDIzNjY3OTE%40._V1_QL75_UX1054_.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. - Make it stand out Distortion? Sure, we have plenty and for top end directors like Wes Anderson, they become signature, taking a short coming and making it part of the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac9c75a5-bbfb-499d-8650-38102acfe7a4/LCGS+v+SOC+17.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. - Make it stand out This image taken with my Sirui Nightwalker at minimum distance and wide open at T1.2 is beautiful, but falls short of being usable in most situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2201489-c5ab-4d28-8eb1-7c5d0f88f589/IRIX+2.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. - Make it stand out The IRIX 150 is a favourite lens for any use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f83b9488-93a5-44c9-93fc-42f4e82f8c69/tta+wide+5.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. - Make it stand out Super sharp in the centre, but obvious distortion, swirly Bokeh, soft edges, just like an antique anamorphic, all for chump change. It even gets “better” is you use it on a full frame and split the difference in cropping. Its tiny form factor gets it zero marks in the handling department. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44c0450b-426e-4426-88f6-af00493dadfd/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-ep2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. - Make it stand out Seriously, this is from a major Marvel production, complete with edge weirdness, CA and distortions galore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2201489-c5ab-4d28-8eb1-7c5d0f88f589/IRIX+2.jpg Photography Blog - Swords With Two Edges, The Puzzling World Of Budget Cinema Lenses. - Make it stand out The IRIX macro is a mid range cine lens, my dearest by a wide margin, but still not in the top tier. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/9/29/spring-has-sprung-irix-time monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759129833139-EXHQQ3B78L39508SHY7B/IRIX+1.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759129835326-E5TUSJ1W1BKK37TNBH91/IRIX+2.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759129860764-K483CCZA0G3YYLWK6514/IRIX+3.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759129864719-K7B6YQB7PN0FFI2TF54O/IRIX+4.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759129899631-ACGDYYOIZEHE9XBVUP78/IRIX+6.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759129912309-PMQR2LO80V7IPRX1QSHT/IRIX+7.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130259349-HYI9S7C82ZE0DWQG8V27/IRIX+12.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130083109-1AKLSMHVTSJIEDAHSJCN/IRIX+13.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130139630-FAS4RXRI7UPG06LDDML3/IRIX+25.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130171716-2DMKJ75QCK8YM6H1CRLT/IRIX+26.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130365082-8TG3LNYS5QV0NLYZ2RG0/IRIX+8.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130906057-KEBHMSGWF99NFKVC2N9O/IRIX+10.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131003486-Y6NOHUNA85C7413RVZZ1/IRIX+11.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131059629-MN00VLR9B2872BUSLRE1/IRIX+14.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130393522-887ZF69ETFT4QTL6UJHW/IRIX+9.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759130923329-YITRSA77E6RSEPE1586M/IRIX+15.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131579721-XYWA93STMMW56CC2CUQI/IRIX+17.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131582136-VKFBCR75DVBV7MOR27AZ/IRIX+20.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131601013-X2XOS9AQO33S9ZKWYXIN/IRIX+21.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131601072-JV930QWLQ3PY2DQG09PD/IRIX+23.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131612534-6BSN6K4JVEJ3M19H01S2/IRIX.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131697594-FUT33CI0U7BLNNBNMWV1/IRIX+5.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131683419-3TGEN6IZNYLO3AF8O63U/IRIX+24.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1759131685938-GZDH78XM5R7OJB73I74L/IRIX+18.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Has Sprung, IRIX Time. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/9/6/sirui-ously monthly 0.5 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1d7c711-8c1a-4831-a7c3-021749069822/LCGS+v+SOC+2.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out At f2, with clear focus confirmation, this is the best of four attempts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/778cbcb9-9608-4e6a-b1e0-1e609820dbcf/LCGS+v+SOC+3.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out Extreme manual close focus accuracy, hand held is always problematic, but this was doable yesterday with both Hope lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ffa02b63-666d-43ab-b985-e4676ba6613d/LCGS+v+SOC+6.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out I backed off a little and used a friendlier angle. Nice Bokeh and colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6ade9379-c434-44b1-b41e-a27b996a4f65/LCGS+v+SOC+7.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out Still not convincing up close. It is likely the lens is not happy this close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4608673c-e63e-4cb5-a599-9f380e93c004/LCGS+v+SOC+24.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out A more normal range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4ccc4d84-b6b4-4da6-908e-0147e869609e/LCGS+v+SOC+25.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out Better at slight distance, nicely “cinematic” as they say. This is much the same as the lack-lustre 16mm Hope I sent back, that feeling of being near, but never on target until you realise you have been trying too hard for too long and other lenses just get there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19357146-e1b2-4055-9a67-2b55609ecf9c/hope+50+8.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out This from the Hope 50 is sobering. The light is slightly better, but still, the Sirui is not a macro champion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a4c462b-ae44-491d-ab00-9b0bd30eece2/LCGS+v+SOC+14.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out It has more “character” than the Hope lenses, for better or worse. There is a feeling of excitement, but not one of control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4bee0187-7c4c-4112-841f-0c5d1c9013e5/LCGS+v+SOC+15.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out For video, where smoothness, contrast and good transition trump sheer sharpness, it is pleasant enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d6250a5-6535-4130-8684-1492d82441b3/LCGS+v+SOC+17.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out Wide open it gets “impressionistic”, which is cinematographer code for mostly useless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8fa4c0c4-23cd-40a1-9f16-688a5a612dbc/LCGS+v+SOC+10.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out For video and even stills, this is great visually, which I guess is all that really matters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5f087102-8146-471d-9c35-a7078c530117/LCGS+v+SOC+22.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out Hello Sun, my old friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/90353fc2-20fe-40cc-b8b9-4a340f3191fb/LCGS+v+SOC+23.jpg Photography Blog - Sirui-ously? - Make it stand out Nice control of this hellish situation. No clue why the leaves top right corner are sharper than most of the rest of the out of focus frame? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/8/30/why-anamorphic-is-different monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7391ccdb-3177-47c7-9e83-deaef26bc795/Screenshot+2025-08-30+at+7.30.00%E2%80%AFam.png Photography Blog - Why Anamorphic Is Different - Make it stand out A recent cast interview of the school version of The Cursed Child shows the full potential of anamorphic lenses (it looks a little flat after screen shot-ing). Oval Bokeh is largely absent, there is only a hint of a streak on the right side and there is a little bowing on the edges, but none of these are so extreme they preclude me using the lens for real world jobs. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/9/5/more-hope monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0d7ef44d-a997-4611-baf3-dc476bb19668/hope+50+2.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c7be79a-9ca2-4872-bac9-103b2d8d859b/hope+50+3.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/690fa8cf-0f82-41bb-a386-46f815303bc4/hope+50.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4637eeaa-88ed-47c2-b7ca-424d4cc86e13/hope+50+1.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4142b3c-09e0-407e-83f8-ceb985c665f3/hope+50+11.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Very clean separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/81f91447-758a-4101-a452-98a28dace1df/hope+50+12.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out This clarity is on par with my IRIX 150 macro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d959e46e-1865-49e3-83d4-e7423093ea19/hope+50+23.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Again straight into the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/102079cc-5a15-4404-87c3-47657905b457/hope+50+24.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Lower contrast maybe, but again, not a fair comparison. Basically no CA and great flare control. No issue having a light in frame with these two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/77d0459e-80ce-40c2-99c6-ddc3237ec112/hope+50+4.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out About the same 3d look as the 25, just twice as far away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3eec993d-27ab-4171-ae91-88e6deb2cb9d/hope+50+5.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Looks soft, but it is shallower depth of field on the long lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63c130b9-3192-4c17-83ee-e58ddfa5c50a/hope+50+6.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/99e95cb7-bb9a-4a6a-8e43-f6ef283f47cc/hope+50+7.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19357146-e1b2-4055-9a67-2b55609ecf9c/hope+50+8.jpg Photography Blog - More Hope - Make it stand out Sharp, really sharp. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/9/5/time-for-hope monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4861995b-8ec3-4c11-847c-1a2e273a70b5/hope.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba8a5f88-5b51-44b2-8ada-798edda9d898/hope+1.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff133328-f97d-4131-9542-57142ded47fa/hope+4.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out Nothing to dislike, which tends to be the Bokeh thing. It’s fine or you notice it and don’t like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/25cdbcae-5743-41a1-8ce8-3e5c529ce5c2/hope+5.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/82600b1d-af6e-4f51-8e1b-ba1536a60305/hope+6.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out Seriously good performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d987a461-1d65-4ebc-a605-a7874722035e/hope+7.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out There it is, peaking through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/35911673-1fae-411c-b042-a025276e0079/hope+13.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out My ideal here is when your eye drifts from the sharp to the soft effortlessly, then jumps back to the sharp point without jarring, something I first noticed with some Leica film lenses. What I do not love is a massive step between the two, a real sharp/soft-no transition dynamic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c72f4aa-a896-4c92-b201-503807fb616f/hope+14.jpg Photography Blog - Time For Some Hope - Make it stand out For some reason I have always struggled to get super sharp Silver Birch trunk images, but there you go. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/8/9/micro-four-thirds-its-all-in-the-lenses monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/94a145cf-7d50-4929-b6ef-48ba2f8c7f8a/japan+9.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out A lens that will not make my list of stand outs, the 17mm Oly is never-the-less a firm favourite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1df39698-a1cc-4fb6-9b7e-0af8b6e30f85/EmptyName+39+2.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out M43 at ISO 6400 is droppable to a high standard, plenty for on line or print and small, light 600 f4 lenses are possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8a7fa13a-353b-4ac8-8295-289f7a25d565/format+16.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out An early street grab using an old EM5. Colour, Bokeh, sharpness, speed. It’s got it all, except weather proofing, which is a shame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f8c97e95-393b-4357-9a9a-58bff839fef3/EmptyName+125.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out This file is not cropped, but the from this lens I regularly crop to 20% of the file and nobody ever questions the quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/257dd3fa-4905-48be-a333-c0f7ea85da40/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out An old favourite, the 15mm reliably makes such a beautiful image almost always wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63b86d36-f1b5-4060-9e9b-6427ef305b27/untitled-230420.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/becb6317-be10-4806-a671-56d84bbae6b1/EmptyName+114+2.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a9f583db-c316-479d-bd89-ac76d7f82052/untitled-4222601.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out Kanazawa Japan was a stand out day for us and this little “junker” was my go-to. “Hollywood” light all day, no fear or qualms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3740d6ad-f462-4052-a0da-ff8761a1ecd7/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds, It's All In The Lenses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/8/5/looking-at-processes-studio-portraiture monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2e8032c-7ed1-42e0-874f-3b99be3bcf30/OP%27s+3.jpg Photography Blog - Looking At Processes, Studio Portraiture - Make it stand out A mild hair light was added from a window catching some reflected sunset warmth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05640428-2a82-4d93-9aa7-149608d8d195/OP%27s+2.jpg Photography Blog - Looking At Processes, Studio Portraiture - Make it stand out I felt the image above was fine, but not ideal for her. The background excited me, but the shadows were too harsh. More fill, a hair light or becasue I did not have anything at hand, change the main light angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2292de8c-1b25-430d-892f-f03bd9f4ef14/OP%27s+1.jpg Photography Blog - Looking At Processes, Studio Portraiture - Make it stand out My reflector, a hand held white brolly was a little hopeful, but better than nothing. When the subject has fair skin, but strong facial features, Butterfly lighting is a good option. The slight blue shift I applied to the background manages to highlight her brilliant red hair without overpowering her complexion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4557ef28-6b81-46aa-94e5-714cdacd2ae9/HP+cast+131.jpg Photography Blog - Looking At Processes, Studio Portraiture - Make it stand out The Walnut background has a great texture, the colour can be changed as easily as applying white balance changes to a background mask. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/7/6/looking-at-processes-where-do-i-turn monthly 0.5 2025-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41118550-6aae-49f7-959f-a6261f2031ba/footy+2.jpg Photography Blog - Looking At Processes, Where Do I Turn For Sport - Make it stand out The full frame equivalent of 80-300 and 600 is about perfect for football. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7faf232d-6c00-434f-9c83-56850849b757/netball+4.jpg Photography Blog - Looking At Processes, Where Do I Turn For Sport - Make it stand out A location capable of all light types depending on the level of sport. 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The light was flat and dingy, the cameras pushed, all my experience tapped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/17ad1a45-d436-4930-9847-45e0d3e4ea5f/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - What They Pay Me For And Other Headaches - Make it stand out The other nightmare, poor front light, even worse behind. Both images EM1.2 ISO 6400 f2.8. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/29/the-best-that-we-can-do-needs-the-best-tools-we-have monthly 0.5 2025-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5017be2e-0fe7-4eb5-ba3b-0e14d3d33a5f/narine.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out A random snap taken while waiting for a job to become something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6baacd86-20ec-4d7d-9940-ca4fde7aead7/EmptyName+157.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out In a place lenses and cameras feel strained, the 75 empowers, acting as a full frame equivalent to a 150mm f1.8, with (2.8 depth of field), the perfect indoor sports lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b6385bc2-e114-4ab0-8e1f-0a0a13514be8/Japan+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Through a sun flared window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f56c141-645f-4ccc-b630-9412aabeab1c/Blog+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/375a5bde-686b-4e71-8373-723f2c2209af/TCE+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78773c35-44ad-401c-8bc2-e63a811e27e4/format+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c95d2c56-0cfe-4c81-bf76-2f9eadd561fb/untitled-050490.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/172821e1-d342-412f-8add-887cbdb67ea7/format+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff51c7ab-e08b-4fdb-8876-6ee1b982cc9a/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160011.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bc2b9640-11cf-41e2-aafd-616c7c0b3e73/_7250015.jpg Photography Blog - The Best That We Can Do Needs The Best Tools We Have. - Make it stand out This was the first shot I noticed it, a little fringing on the name tag. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/26/oh-sometimes-i-love-this-time-of-year monthly 0.5 2025-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6afdff5-d1c9-499a-8b2b-fa6f4736e8b9/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - Sometimes, I Love This Time Of Year! - Make it stand out A slightly longer spherical lens cropped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f51db556-8512-455f-933a-9642dc01cbe5/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Sometimes, I Love This Time Of Year! - Make it stand out Another spherical lens (30mm Sigma) cropped to about 2.4:1. I would have dropped back a little if using the 24-NW for this (a heavy crop from 4:3), but still retain the slightly more compressed look of the spherical lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/20/oh-i-hate-this-time-of-year monthly 0.5 2025-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/142585d5-a633-4376-aa6e-fbc09984e268/narine+1.jpg Photography Blog - Oh, I Hate This Time Of Year! - Make it stand out 2.4:1 is a lot of screen width to fill, but also the easiest way to increase the perceived “cinematic” intentions of a lens. I do not think I would want to wider than “scope”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05851141-7579-4816-b48f-0be629ddcaae/swayze+2.jpg Photography Blog - Oh, I Hate This Time Of Year! - Make it stand out 2:1 ration (or 18:9). Plenty of “cinematic” feel achieved with a spherical lens and a practical format. I can of course always undo this if needed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/23/irony-ignored-solution-found monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0fd53eb6-4f5e-48c3-bddc-2f29e06a212d/swayze.jpg Photography Blog - Irony Ignored, Solution Found. - Make it stand out Cute isn’t it! No, well that depends on the hours you have invested in testing and finding it I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68448690-8756-4694-9a43-360f336fe360/swayze+1.jpg Photography Blog - Irony Ignored, Solution Found. - Make it stand out The lens is the 8-18 that not only preserves some wide angle when using high stabe, fits my main filter pack and stays the same length, but also seems to do a better job than the dual stabe 12-60, but that is only my gut feeling. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/19/full-frame-for-stills-jury-is-still-out monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f7d66f8-9a51-4ca6-aaa0-33b939f88325/sig.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame For Stills? Jury Is Still Out. - Make it stand out Lots of nice Autumn files this year, good testing for the new lens…………….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63ad8c4d-a4a1-4640-a410-01bd4bb1f59c/Blog+1.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame For Stills? Jury Is Still Out. - Make it stand out ……..and this from M43, which is technically it’s equal (at least). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f8405fb-b7a8-4ad1-bfdc-d625bb03e2e6/netball+1.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame For Stills? Jury Is Still Out. - Make it stand out S5II, 85mm ISO 6400 f2. The human AF was pretty good, usually picking the most centred, forward facing person, but not always. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66de1faf-0977-45e8-86cc-04f966d9a75b/netball+2.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame For Stills? Jury Is Still Out. - Make it stand out EM1x, 75 f1.8. More a matter of grab and move on, no lag, no uncertainty. The colour is different, more down to my handling of Olympus and Pana files (the G9’s also give nice indoor colour). Funny that the M43 has shallower depth from the same place with basically the same depth of field and lens length math! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/be20d567-8486-4164-84c7-b2b5ea5e0930/20250517_TCE+Ball_arrivals_Tailrace+33.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame For Stills? Jury Is Still Out. - Make it stand out This was the night I decided to buy the Sigma (or similar) after needing to mask out the background of every single file with my slow kit lens. Would the extra flash grunt offered by M43 with an F2.8 aperture have been better? Most likely. I was impressed by the S5II’s AF, not a miss recorded, but the G9II would at least match that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/10/i-am-going-to-plant-loving-tend-and-then-use-a-tree monthly 0.5 2025-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ef683a8d-43ea-446a-a75a-e7394326c680/Blog+1.jpg Photography Blog - I Am Going To Plant, Lovingly Tend And Then Use A Special Tree. - Make it stand out Not this sort of tree, but this type of file. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/10/getting-into-a-groove-setting-targets monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cea44b8-3d64-4c6f-9edb-c074a911bdd2/NTJFA+v+STJFL+Girls+100.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Into A Groove, Setting Targets. - Make it stand out The field was wet and muddy, soon to break up, but the girls game defied that and was fast and flowing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2240d77-3e24-4cf6-9fd7-67189ed77e2b/NTJFA+V+STJFL+Girls+6.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Into A Groove, Setting Targets. - Make it stand out My favourite of the day. This is a more than 50% crop off the 300mm, so full ground coverage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b6ad8fc-e297-43da-80bd-6852d5fb0ffa/NTJFA+v+STJFL+U16+Boys+109.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Into A Groove, Setting Targets. - Make it stand out The boys however produced a scrappy game, with rare points of acrobatic action and a matching low-end score. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d8bc7ac-ee2b-4d2c-a322-2e2d674f5069/NTJFA+v+STJFL+U14+girls+124.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Into A Groove, Setting Targets. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cbc1ae86-1636-40b1-aae7-73d64436c76a/NTJFA+v+STJFL+U14+boys+79.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Into A Groove, Setting Targets. - Make it stand out Just after a few of us on the sidelines had been discussing the poor judgement of seagulls as to where to settle, they decided to contribute to this file. Kind of sums up provincial football. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/5/a-conversation monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df1c88d5-d905-463a-875c-81ace45670bd/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - A Conversation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc274f3e-bbca-48a0-88c8-1aeb47439ceb/300+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Conversation - Make it stand out Yeah, not the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1749105204821-D0JRZVRWU9M1SO4T90AW/footy+19.jpg Photography Blog - A Conversation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1749105235212-64J3OMOL0IZU5X6XSSLR/footy+20.jpg Photography Blog - A Conversation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00477755-dc53-4a9a-8814-449721962e80/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Conversation - Make it stand out Just about perfect and not even wide open. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/5/reality-check monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee5ac74f-9698-43f2-b392-3d52c5b57348/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Reality Check - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79fcf6f4-a4e1-4d54-befd-22136f7680f8/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Reality Check - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ecd2e3f7-db9c-4624-bc5a-7e0b06e58496/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Reality Check - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/20bc37c0-39e7-4772-b266-f889f8b86cbf/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Reality Check - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/5/the-little-lens-the-could-but-i-forget-to-let-it monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b45d364e-f48a-4dd7-8bf5-b0de6d900e94/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out Shot wide open at f1.8 (not sure why), it is hard to pin point the exact point of focus and the transition to the fully out of focus areas. You get the sharpness of the sharp subject (near bike), but only when your eye lands there. The whole seems harmonious and natural, then “wham” the sharp bit hits you. Notice the end of the street is still slightly coherent, you can almost read the writing on the awning or the number plate. In the Pana image two samples below, the background quickly becomes busier and messier and that was shot at f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/54d86511-e465-4e68-b751-1a3e3e6eeb36/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out Another image showing the duality of natural transition and snappy subject grabs. Try to pick the point where razor sharp becomes incoherently soft. It’s hard with this lens, even the top of the building in the far distance is recognisable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00477755-dc53-4a9a-8814-449721962e80/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out A favourite image and one I can identify immediately as made with the 15mm (at f2.8) over the 17. The 17 would have rendered a less bright image, slightly muted colours and more natural-longer transition to the background, but a little less “pop” on the subjects. The Oly has a more “glassy” film look, the Pana is more digital-perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/251e4e9d-fd84-453c-bbb1-a15395ba522a/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out A similar aperture, showing deeper transition and more natural colour. I feel often, more so now that I know what to call it, that it renders very “cinematic” images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b466f281-7845-4ca6-a47c-d9e7d8738867/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out The lens “shines” so to speak in brilliant light, adding film-like highlight roll off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e8db7468-08ef-41fa-9b9a-45d8e6b87e12/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out Something I regularly underestimated with this lens is its ability to shoot landscape images, even wide open, at night, hand held. The above shot was taken at f1.8 where all it’s “flaws” should be evident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a22f20d-1e93-434f-93df-17e21939e515/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out Razor sharp, even though many early reviewers gave it mediocre technical reviews. This and the Canon 28 f1.8 USM, another lens with mixed reviews, but users including me loved it, first opened my eyes to the reality that reviews are no replacement for actual field use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6ef6974-6ede-49ff-ab23-9de2b6ee546c/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out Hard to find technical fault. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a172fc7-c499-4d2c-9966-17e427aff259/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out The Bokeh is far from perfect as the modern measure suggests, yet it is so very creatively conducive (f2.2), allowing you to think-shoot and see what you got later. There is a feeling “stage setting” in its rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d44b4704-1770-4fcd-9ec2-04068384f1e3/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out You can throw it into almost any lighting situation and it will come out with an image, but it may have some added character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651fc4c-326f-4a8b-90c9-e38c9a1092ac/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out Under the hoop is a regular use, although I have shifted to a 25 for more safety room, but it did well. The blobby little lights are fine, natural looking and nothing else is added. Again the long transition Bokeh allows for zone focus with plenty of safety. The Dehaze slider in Capture 1 is a good friend of the lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a1e86a1b-7f05-4be4-8831-3791bd2ac10a/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out If pushed to describe an “invisible” lens, I would start here. The lens sees like an eye, it renders similarly. It never feels like the opinion of the lens influences your view of the world, it just looks like it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5f4f7eb3-3c19-45e6-96eb-811b62b51819/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Lens The Could (But I Forget To Let It) - Make it stand out All of the above lend themselves to great mono performance, no wonder it and the Pen F with it’s mono pre-sets were packaged together. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/5/25/domke-bags-a-running-review-from-a-dedicated-user monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27907868-10e0-4e33-9055-f551a1b43f0d/_bags+review+5.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out A neat and unassuming little hauler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb351aee-b019-4f77-a790-55ac9fe5556c/_bags+review+6.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out Deceptively large as it goes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e79ba09-1256-4331-b93e-65c2be4b1099/_bags+review+8.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out It swallows gear. Full sized cameras and lenses are not an issue and the divide hold even a decent sized zoom. Above G9 +8-18 and S5 +28-70 Sigma, 9, 40-150 f4 and 45mm (under). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a79179b-193e-4e19-86cc-f9a0ae74d6fc/_bags+review+3.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out A classic inside and out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9fac9e25-82ca-41e8-85b0-497a09bd3cd9/_bags+review+4.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out The end pockets are the key to this having more capacity overall than the 810, but the 810 wins with bulky items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1731885554337-IS9BUQAFH2SPTNI87PG0/Bag+blog+11.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out Odd design choices like a 4-point top handle, that only works when the lid is buckled down (replaced by the 2-point handle from the F8-4) and the useless for anything other than as a giant belt loop, back panel spoil an otherwise roomy bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ae43910-2cc3-48b2-8c09-a26a51812e88/_bags+review.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out The capacity of these four pockets is truly massive, I mean clothing sized items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41f7d01e-69ec-4d6b-887f-d611c1bd8147/_bags+review+1.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out No fewer than four laptop sized compartments. Decent width, very deep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00672031-ed97-462e-9475-c0d48027dd02/_bags+review+2.jpg Photography Blog - Domke Bags, A Running Review From A Dedicated User. - Make it stand out An EM1x and f2.8 tele are no issue. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/2/this-football-thing monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95b8a8d8-49f8-49eb-8520-ec0964d5b4c8/footy+17.jpg Photography Blog - This Football Thing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d68a44c3-6fed-4ba5-84ed-f8dfc9ebd419/footy+18.jpg Photography Blog - This Football Thing - Make it stand out The play is engaging and the commitment unquestionable. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/2/off-topic-but-important monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/127011d9-ccda-4d94-a839-452b02b8800b/sigma+14.jpg Photography Blog - Off Topic, But Important. - Make it stand out Seasons come and go, but it is an illusion of normal. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/6/2/a-great-game monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc5e841a-fafa-4ddc-8087-f27bf15b1017/footy+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41118550-6aae-49f7-959f-a6261f2031ba/footy+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/843e1576-98b0-4f70-8412-498c82a6bad5/footy+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d42e3726-31cb-4546-bb6a-9bfaac4902a4/footy+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8400dcf7-7747-4c23-9802-8b319aa331e1/footy+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39a2283f-f258-4be9-8d35-74e29b9d36b3/footy+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf2148e9-310d-48ca-8ed3-b49631afa5f7/footy+9.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/71cc44e9-2624-4c93-9b60-8cc3bdfbcda1/footy+10.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e47eeb0-0c05-4199-8232-79a1bcc611bf/footy+8.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/be4a4e95-695b-4b89-aeca-14b34586b334/footy+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5fe81a80-6f5f-48cd-a660-582d89e12276/footy+14.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6210326d-e906-4a61-8f7a-373f253fa2c1/footy.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out A telling last frame of the day with the score heavily n favour of the veteran team, still holding on to the mantle of league leaders with legendary status. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a586393c-d52c-420e-8dba-963264fd18d6/footy+13.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Last quarter huddle for the losing side. We all knew it was not their day today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/771ae5ef-9460-4948-854b-e3394563f414/Rocherlea+indigenous+round+237.jpg Photography Blog - A Great Game - Make it stand out Some things are larger than sport, but sport can often and simply be the point of commonality needed to open conversations. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/5/30/new-lens-happiness monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f7d66f8-9a51-4ca6-aaa0-33b939f88325/sig.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out We have had a great Autumn and our garden is maturing nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8a5b2e76-fe01-46eb-b496-9b3383deb50c/sig+2.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out A gentle blue tone in the shadows and warm highlights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/357f7874-9533-47c5-a3ff-74a77ccfc1c1/sig+1.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/383ad2f5-3cfb-4864-930f-e9d397688371/sig+6.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out A little split toning (warm highlights like Sepia and cool purple shadows like Selenium, without the toxic fumes). Lovely tonality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c215b3de-ddb2-4b2f-8ca1-6875f9d7c309/sig+4.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1afb6f08-40cd-4539-be06-050f1f61b8a0/sig+5.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out I am finding the Bokeh very pleasant if a little “modern” for my taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9276818c-9e98-4820-862a-ec33630fb83a/sig+3.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out It can be a little busy, but never ugly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/5/29/winners-and-losers monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/88571b28-1fb0-42af-8b41-c10ea2593b72/boys+football+42.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out These are fine, but they are a dime a dozen (I got 17 of them in this game alone) and they are a poor shape for print. Still impressive to see the heights reached though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e361206e-6ab9-4632-bf74-31a6b73555fb/boys+football+93.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out The running hero shot is a must. These need to be noble, uncluttered (un or victoriously contested) forward facing and clean. Used as stock images for player based stories, the more of these you get, the better, but they are rarely compelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d248417c-eb8e-41f2-b6c9-ec2495f1ccb7/boys+football+43.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out The “player in control” shot is the other version of above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/58c6291a-8aad-427e-8c6e-0363b6f8ce51/20250527_Senior+boys+football_Scotch+park+98.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out No amount of athletic awesomeness makes up for the players facing the wrong way (for me) or the ball missing or cut in half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c884a6ed-ecca-492d-a9f6-e65c05abf427/senior+girls+football+77.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out This image has a dramatic contest, tight, strong and emotive. It is not mobile enough though, looking too much like the break down of play (which it was). As a hero image though, it may work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/221deb63-5a2d-4edc-9e47-50e1dc645649/boys+football+37.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out I love these, but they often fail when faces are lost or if the angles are too tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89dec345-4b57-4723-9cdb-3dbd27e9fee7/boys+football+120.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out The “eyes on the ball” shot is full of intent, but this one lacks a feeling of direct pending or contested contact, it only has intent (and the focus is a little off). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5f83356c-c5b0-4508-a862-943111c9d43e/senior+girls+football+29.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out Timing is the key to this one, a little contest and some mild drama, but not quite enough of the latter. I feel I am “on” when the ball is caught just on the tip of the finger or surrounded by hands that have not yet taken it (I do not rely on burst shooting which I find time and time again breaks my feeling of connection). I feel, as yet unrealised potential is more compelling than actual contact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e5068d9c-72c8-42e4-992c-5baf0b5feaaa/boys+football+166.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out The strong mark is a reliable winner, but like the centre bounce or boundary throw in, it is a predictable staple and needs to be above average or contextually important, like a game winner, or just better than the usual. It is also a good hero shot if you can marry the right player to the right action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/810e4b4f-5a24-4f08-8bb5-d4d53a743a71/boys+football+82.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out This is getting there. Drama, a feeling of desperation and a player breaking through to free play in front of a gallery of concerned allies are all decent themes, the level of action though is a little pedestrian. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a735a670-1255-4a46-875c-664d60ba1bd3/senior+girls+football+90.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out This one has the important connection point, the player’s eyes on the ball, the ball seemingly floating and the “breaking free” feeling of the file above, but with more desperation. Even the ball is the right orientation and the player starred on the day, so a hero shot for spotlight articles etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e0458d91-227b-473c-a123-853793276f69/boys+football+148.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out This is my favourite from this match, but fails slightly by being a little remote and the late afternoon light is a little too contrasty. The angle is ok, but slightly more forward facing would be better, or even directly face-on would have been spectacular. Timing is spot on, the feeling of avalanche-like momentum also, so nearly there. It is hard to over stress the importance of eye on ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6870cb09-1fc3-4ed3-801f-4c09895518b2/afl+1.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out It is stronger tighter, but the first file was already cropped (I was following the action with a shorter lens), this one is pushed to the “news print only” level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/48d25c90-7d23-4092-a9e3-644147fd40fe/afl.jpg Photography Blog - Winners And Losers - Make it stand out When you go looking, with tight cropping you can find more like the above, but there is a limit. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/5/28/next-day-more-good monthly 0.5 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c96c0c4a-bf06-48c6-88c9-c8a325c4fc97/Sigma+26.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out Same scenario as yesterday, but AF set to be more precise, which is needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c871db0-4679-4165-bf97-3cfd8f9f90ab/Sigma+37.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out This is soft light, so you get soft contrast, but sharpness is there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08bdc9b8-b49e-4658-a3d3-5480517da30f/Sigma+20.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out As soon as you get into that portrait range, it starts to really shine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b33fd079-c53a-4604-833a-4ebbee8693c0/Sigma+17.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out Rich and contrasty, nice blur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c9de249-8a22-4765-9813-ccf22d3371a9/Sigma+9.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out Accuracy sorted, getting what I want when I want it, which is the important thing for a working pro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c78782cc-522c-493c-8395-d671d557a061/Sigma+39.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out At the wide end, it holds up well, maybe needing to be at it’s very close minimum focus before it falls apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2855e321-44bf-45b5-853a-853d350c369d/Sigma+40.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out Edges are fully usable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c518506-7be5-46ee-afff-acf79e8b2a07/Sigma+42.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out In mono, something I find tends to make or break a lens, the high micro contrast and lack of brilliance is handy a bit like the films I used to like and reminds me of my old NEX 7, which did great mono if not much else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7712775a-96f0-419b-80ff-5a0fa104edcd/sigma+27.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out Gentle highlight roll-off is a nice feature for a mono shooter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8088ea2a-7ee9-4d27-b018-8f6960318b09/Sigma+43.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out This image (from above) is a good example of the ability to open up a contrasty scene in mono without it looking pushed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31c37289-3b8b-4fcc-a36e-ab5ed861781b/Sigma+44.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day, More Good - Make it stand out Here is my reminder. At f2.8, at even a decent distance, the close background is still soft, so no wonder my semi-macro’s were too shallow and twitchy to be useful by far. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/5/27/the-sigma-has-arrived monthly 0.5 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21fc3144-6d30-474a-a144-e5cdb6450ce4/Sigma+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. - Make it stand out Just a bit….bleagh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748334989013-836CWG77H25HQABSWQG0/sigma+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748334993120-SUGED4BQUOF7YOQI03IF/sigma+17.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748336642103-WC3OM2LWFZW5TBO9AE7I/sigma+19.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748336608325-6Z3NLDRZ0KPFSZ4RSZLM/sigma+19+A.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748336783027-TXGP58Z1804KLG2MOYRX/Sigma+36.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748336787330-EEOUX2ECKLOISPPFOC0Y/Sigma+36+A.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748336897823-IO2LERXC1F5EBK8TI5DL/sigma+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1748336902832-A0TH9L1R8IRKQV0B5MUM/sigma+8+A.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/473442c1-9e33-4243-8688-07524d1f471d/sigma+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. - Make it stand out Lovely feathery Bokeh interesting without being distracting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/71cd6b82-4454-4c47-bcc4-31cef63d1c17/Sigma+34.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. - Make it stand out Nice foreground Bokeh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3abeba2f-fb33-4e6e-b542-095f1ab88170/Sigma+29.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. - Make it stand out Again, nice background Bokeh and rich contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e925afd-cb7a-41fa-9362-370ed1bb95e0/Sigma+31.jpg Photography Blog - The Sigma Has Arrived, Time To Stress A Little, Then Hopefully Relax. - Make it stand out Lovely contrast and snap against a smooth background. 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I shot in mostly darkness, the other option was strong fluorescence, and they were sharing a couple of pro T’s to hide uniforms etc. G9 Mk1 and 25 or 45mm lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9e3bbd0a-aaf9-43fd-ae9f-f63c41eb0a86/portraits+7.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All - Make it stand out Reducing saturation is an easy fix, Still cool, but suits this subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8470d0ab-2ab8-4147-8dbe-1702f099812f/portraits+8.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All - Make it stand out Bringing out the texture, highlighting the background colours a little, but pushing the base olive (white balance shift and colour channels), gives me a much desired Olive tone version. With more depth of field, I could bring out more texture and colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a48768c1-53b2-4398-a6ce-9d0ba163e853/portraits+9.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All - Make it stand out Or I can go the other way and blur it out more for an almost medium format look. No doubt I can smooth and feather these better, but for now as examples they work well enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1740640306528-SB9E97IM4O2H23MND95J/portraits+3.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1740640387781-F5IOZNXV49UK37BYM4H9/portraits+5.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1740640199104-ZKF0F77I7CUGII87KM1Z/portraits+2.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1740640149121-FMLPN8H0I4QPSCUSXX6L/portraits+6.jpg Photography Blog - Texture Is All https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/22/an-objective-study-of-the-differences-between-formats monthly 0.5 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/57cdf5ec-5b5d-4bad-a601-85969578a9da/portraits.jpg Photography Blog - An Objective Look At Real Differences In Formats - Make it stand out Like a Renaissance painting, a shot taken with an ailing 16mp EM10 mk2 (the screen connection is twitchy, so I use it as an EVF only studio cam), a cheap 45 f1.8 (at 2.8) against my Manfrotto Walnut backdrop, probably worth more than the cam or lens these days and a cheap brolly/flash combo (at minimum power). One of MFT’s random advantages is a boost in flash power as I can select the “ideal” studio aperture (f2.8 in mft), which is a couple of stops faster than in full frame (f5.6), it bites you though when in bright sun and you want shallow depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c6782950-edfc-4fca-b904-ca0d6ef6c455/portraits+1.jpg Photography Blog - An Objective Look At Real Differences In Formats - Make it stand out No sharpening or other contrast processing in C1. Worth mentioning here I guess, I have two full frame cams that I could have used. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/26/the-big-reality monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db3b7f7a-c9e6-41ad-aba8-837271edfdb4/s-l1600.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Reality. - Make it stand out This, a Smallrig lantern, 55cm soft box, the two 60’s, some motivation light and some diffuser panels and I should be set. Book light is the ideal and one of the easiest to do in the field (a cheap reflector and diffuser sheet of white cloth) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/23/light-and-easy monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea594f69-b048-4b27-b7ed-229618c73147/Flash+book+light.jpg Photography Blog - Light And Easy - Make it stand out Lovely open light devoid of hotspots, but quite dull, flat and cool. The room was dull, the hallway indicating that the overcast day and closed shutters would have produced a flat and mirky image at the ISO 400 1/80th f2 exposure (allowing for roughly ISO 100, 25fps, 1/50th at f2 shoot, so plenty of power in reserve). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c0ba7ded-c78c-4c4a-82a4-1830f9a68fda/Flash+4%2522+bounce+brolly.jpg Photography Blog - Light And Easy - Make it stand out Much brighter and slightly more efficient with some pleasing brilliance, this is also more controllable, the light spill on the wall could possibly be reduced by feathering the modifier. The shadows are a little harsh and the brilliance is maybe too much. It would also need fill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7976ab56-11d3-46fa-8d67-ba98df69d75e/Flash+4%2522+bounce+brolly+%2B+diffuser.jpg Photography Blog - Light And Easy - Make it stand out A nice compromise, but two stands needed and again very little control over spill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4690ba0b-cfd0-4ae7-a22b-ab37cb6e1a4a/Flash+4%2522+bounce+brolly+%2B+cloth+%2B+fill.jpg Photography Blog - Light And Easy - Make it stand out There we go and I can use the large panel now to flag spill or as a fill reflector. Oddly, the exposure was the same as the others. It is warmer and more 3d than the top one, while being close in softness. A small hair light behind (RB9) and I am done. The Smallrig will be used to “paint” the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1740289265346-Z7ZEAU6MKNFPQQCSHZSQ/Flash+book+light.jpg Photography Blog - Light And Easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1740289888446-5F747WQSYU61P730M5XE/Flash+4%2522+bounce+brolly+%2B+cloth+%2B+fill.jpg Photography Blog - Light And Easy https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/18/nope-not-sirui monthly 0.5 2025-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e2f24195-a33e-4ce4-981e-7578854b4a28/Image.jpeg Photography Blog - Nope Not The Sirui. - Make it stand out Reviews are interesting, but lets assume that different copies and different testing procedures may throw up inconsistencies. According to one reviewer, the Sirui is the better lens optically, but since then I have found several that contradict that, one offering a very handy direct comparison of footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdFwreVyN4. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/15/hello-and-goodbye-a-video-story monthly 0.5 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c96e39f-0bfa-4549-8bd9-dcdfb203154a/Timeline+1_01_00_10_19.jpg Photography Blog - Hello And Goodbye, A Video Story - Make it stand out An interview late last year, more my style, but rare for this client. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/15/the-1000mm-eye monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618615091-4JW4A4INU7DBPTPIQU7T/Cricket+18.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618614304-I8H0RDXLAH5Y0YB7EOQP/Cricket+19.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618661069-PC6T1O2VZRE5RDWWVH4P/Cricket+6.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739619168671-966ACQNZATXLYICHQQ9B/Cricket+7.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618711726-I6Y298BM0PSLQXGAP9RJ/Cricket+10.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618685375-UHJXGP94OOE5BWXO70V7/Cricket+11.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618764954-DSLC6PC68JWTI7855WPQ/Cricket+16.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618738801-7WQOR61UAI0Z5ZUW6HEM/Cricket+17.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618811147-44SADICXEKAG3483I9KM/Cricket.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618787372-BC4RYB4NDEEV2I0DNH97/Cricket+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618459846-9CFAR1DU2273YPSON441/Cricket+18.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739621692770-CX4N9EF9SZLCV719W5S6/Cricket+25.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618487246-TE6GEM0I1FHAW3ANN6O8/Cricket+14.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739618514868-PIU3AGU2PYAAH7WCYMBC/Cricket+12.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739621295922-SOXLNJG7UEKWHJPKX1CO/Cricket+23.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739621317900-59VRHIRMLBNIAA46MJIX/Cricket+21.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739621347418-1YTC81J05VBHLS3M1QIM/Cricket+20.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739621524423-5M53YGU3X0JE06UA49BQ/Cricket+22.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1739621695036-NVD1Y2J5P1SDCMGNTKLO/Cricket+24.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/067cefc0-7cdd-499c-96f3-100a08ed9225/snail+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 1000mm Eye - Make it stand out Even managed some bird photography (or was it an accountants convention?). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/13/opinionsbe-carefull monthly 0.5 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a848e88c-753e-49fe-a659-813eabcf7a54/lakes+30.jpg Photography Blog - Opinions......Be Carefull - Make it stand out I like square, wide screen and sometimes, just as it comes. Colour gives way to mono as appropriate and I reserve the right to treat every image as I feel without using pre-sets or LUT’s to hide behind. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/2/13/a-flip-or-careful-choices monthly 0.5 2025-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91f060c2-1851-42e0-8df7-08973a07e855/25mm.jpg Photography Blog - A Philosophical Flip, Or Just Careful Choices? - Make it stand out Very stable glass for any purpose. Basically no nasties to think of, clinical and safe. These allow me to be a little risky with lighting placement while running a dual cam setup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/279a6986-04a4-4fe3-ba42-5f76bfc78f3f/24+sirui.jpg Photography Blog - A Philosophical Flip, Or Just Careful Choices? - Make it stand out The 24 Nightwalker stood out recently in a test for 3D pop in my 50mm equivalents, which to be honest was meant to allow the Hope lenses to shine. They did, but the 24 was right there. This was taken at T2.8, still showing some separation, which other lenses did not always. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5ecb738-b950-494f-9b1d-691ebe38309b/12mm+review+8.jpg Photography Blog - A Philosophical Flip, Or Just Careful Choices? - Make it stand out The 12mm has impressed. The other Vision lens I would get is the 35 T1.05, but the others are a mixed bag. The mount on this one is not tight, so I put it aside, but on using it, I have come to appreciate it’s optical consistency and mechanically, it aligns with the Hope lenses. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/13/the-cinematic-look monthly 0.5 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a748d402-0131-4de6-8fd1-c9a30fa12246/untitled-4222601.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematic Look - Make it stand out Very rarely, natural light can be un-naturally powerful and cinematic, but the problem is, it is fleeting and unpredictable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/471762e5-f8f2-412d-b0ad-98541c449f0d/xluz9vloaod31.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematic Look - Make it stand out Yep, just for that bit of that scene with the end result looking effectively unlit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66015526-82d0-4352-bd4c-00272ebc9b03/Image.png Photography Blog - The Cinematic Look - Make it stand out A lot of lift for this amount of reduction. but that’s Hollywood. Similar images can be found for so many other films such as the enormous light boxes hanging over the “Sleepy Hollow” set, all to produce dark, but even and controlled light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/435c5864-41c3-4b6e-b596-2209255206aa/wine+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematic Look - Make it stand out This image was the result of natural sunlight, a cheap reflector and a glass shower enclosure. Technique was important in harmony with light and contrast control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff82f21e-22e1-461c-8e5f-12794f82b83a/Tailor.png Photography Blog - The Cinematic Look - Make it stand out This image is cinematically beautiful. It does not need super shallow depth or compression tricks, just composition, great lighting colour and control. Many of the great directors avoid super shallow depth, Speilberg and Deakins in particular often using more depth to tell a deeper, layered story. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/17/the-domke-f-810-some-idle-speculation monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f3b5185-d3b9-485c-8b73-6c0225d7d920/bag+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out The F-802 lurking behind, a bag I consider to be large-medium. The difference though is in depth. the 810 actually takes the F-2’s base board, meaning it is effectively a tall F2 with satchel pockets (so I may order base). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a95ef47f-da41-4473-8c61-55f87e324d2a/bag.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out The camera is the EM1x, not a small camera and the lens is the 40-150 f2.8 complete with fixed metal hood, which it turns out does fit even with a camera on it (just). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e47b63a-87b0-47f8-a211-092f865c61b8/bag+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out The same camera and lens swallowed by this Tardis of a bag. The lens inserts easily hold a 75-300, a flash or a stacked pair of small primes. The EM1x could have a small zoom on also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/47c542af-0e0b-497a-927f-df6fe0297d0c/bag+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out They look large………. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c4c8c315-1e23-4826-b462-27038e6db0bb/bag+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out …until you compare them to the F-802’s, but are still bigger than most of my other bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da882c9b-bc66-469d-8a96-8fda3327c7f6/bag+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out I say small, but an ipad would fit in here, my phone, wallet, a large note book and other bits fit easily. This is the “reporter” element of the bag. The lining is nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/45266a2b-9580-4c96-9799-e9f038eff7ee/bag+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out About perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/397ddcc2-5f51-4ebf-8c03-0a9ca6fdbf31/bag+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out Ok, so my 13” M1 Air in a case does not fit perfectly (but it does fit), but a tablet or large note book would fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/09d3d9e6-b28c-4b12-88cc-b3128475684a/bag+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out Handily, it unzips so you can run a suit case handle through it for travel. Also of note, this is the only Domke I have with feet. One of my very minor issues with the bag (has to be something I guess), is this zip and cover “lump” rub obviously against my leg worn when on my right shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6102217-aa02-4d0e-86ae-7dd4eb281bac/bag+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). - Make it stand out The little Vanguard I bought recently with the same things in mind. Nearly useless by comparison. Below I have images that show the over thought and under useful tablet pocket, cramped top access (easier to zip it and lift the whole flap from the rear) with added and required Billingham dividers and the odd bottom flap for a tripod I never intend to buy. It’s not useless, but another example of the perils of over complicated bag design and slightly misleading advertising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1738979524775-CVXP24IHZYCQ6NYMUSH0/bag+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1738979601384-WOCS1SOA4GZYZV5PW6XL/bag+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1738979497033-PN7H2TO6WZGDKCKCJTYH/bag+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Domke F-810, Some Idle Pre-Arrival Speculation (Let's See How I Went). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/1/31/the-zoom-f1-long-term-thoughts monthly 0.5 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18ff632f-3c0f-4e71-973f-d7d1c6a1cd14/f1.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out I can mount it on the left or right of this rig and it sits slightly higher than the MKE-600, which is better for matt box use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/349d5fc8-a6ad-4685-9735-92179f5cbd85/f1+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out Not a common use case as I find the SSH-6 more versatile, but it is compact, sensitive and way better than any camera mic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/962795f0-f5f9-4155-97ef-8174e4d3aa1e/f1+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out The accessories are excellent, which is why many people persevere with Zoom devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c0252d18-e5fe-485b-8131-67e73bc8959d/f1+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out Height or length is one way of choosing, but there is more to it than that. Notice the huge difference in controls. The F1 is a full microphone interface with tactile volume control, multiple effects, low pass filters and limiters, the 600 only has a low pass on-off option. The F1 can also be used as a body worn LAV or remote placement mic. The Zoom also has an effective shock mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce414c7f-2875-4045-a0e7-9566b7ade2e7/f1+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out I can slide the tie forward, replace the batts and slide it back, usually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a556f20e-58a8-4d80-baa5-6cf7bed19631/f1+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out This works well, as long as you are careful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8413901d-6a28-4555-b20d-d530e3d5c15d/f1+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Zoom F1, Long Term Thoughts. - Make it stand out Grrrrrr. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/30/big-rig-sorted monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c04aacb1-0b0c-47bc-8bfc-8b95c026b0db/Rig.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out The “full noise” rig, complete with matt box, MKE-600 mic (or Zoom F1/SSH-6), follow focus and handle. The rails can be pushed back in line with the body, the follow focus, Mic, handle, matt box and BMVA come off and it becomes quite small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed0e1186-bf20-4fe4-b6fe-e2b3a489cddc/Rig+5.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out Very clean cabling from the dummy batt and up to the monitor. The huge gap in between the rig core and the camera can take a lot of excess cabling meaning you have flexibility without having to find shorter options.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0034171f-234c-49d2-b9fc-d72ac7d5f0f5/Rig+2.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out The Tilta clamps on the rig top hold the HDMI and power cables when not used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66cde89b-6fd1-4ee3-babd-8ea0c01001f6/Rig+4.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out The two rails underneath line up with the lens mount and V-mount battery, so the packed away profile of the rig is not compromised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8b3ba7f1-9f82-4391-9115-067cc6544c55/Rig+6.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out The Neewer magic arm allows the BMVA to be collapsed, extended or laid length-ways down the rig for travel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d0ee3bb8-be75-4aaa-a79c-3497e0e95e7b/Rig+8.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out This has the optional chest/leg brace. If I want this and the follow focus, I just need to add a longer rail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62364da0-927c-4d78-ad64-6c5a3481d95d/Rig+7.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig Sorted. - Make it stand out Mostly broken down, it can run from lens mount to battery back. You can see the SSD clearly here just above the camera. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/1/27/the-ratio monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737944040767-PX8C6D83DJ14H2GAAL7Z/raw+samples+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737944162694-EC7EPKDLOD4NN32BFFO1/raw+samples.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737954834354-A9EVY2EN53KYY2LTPM3Z/ProRes.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737954839109-10H068GJ88WLHE7DSIYR/ProRes+ungraded.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737954994840-0LYDKSNCLIESGBNYNVVW/BRaw.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737955079844-YKQBAOTDBQBW1J21SO3T/ungraded.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737955320715-TTM0IGHT6MYTUIUHSMRD/bright.jpg Photography Blog - The Ratio Of Creative (Video) Control https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/1/6/video-quality-some-interesting-discoveries monthly 0.5 2025-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/42f60c7c-7ea7-4ed2-8098-f315e66886dd/BRaw.jpg Photography Blog - Video Quality Some Interesting Discoveries - Make it stand out My wife in home improvement mode, standing up in the name of research. This footage was compared to some ProRes and the difference in quality of fine details and post processing was huge. The file size was about 40% larger (the files were the same size, but the ProRes was longer by about 40%). GH5s, BMVA, Hope 25mm, Smallrig 60w into a reflector, exposed for the lit side of her face (green with false colour), white balance I must admit was neglected (3800 by mistake) and fixed with little trouble (the light was set to 5600, so I simply changed it to the same). The skin tones were better than the ProRes, that did not handle the WB error well. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/1/16/pondering-that-special-something monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9717c3b1-1e9a-4e0b-b846-ebc875c4f496/12-40.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. - Make it stand out Lens 1 is sharp, has nice Bokeh and decent, maybe high contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/093c179a-869c-4424-9dd0-0b9a8a1634c2/25+Oly.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. - Make it stand out Lens 2 is very similar, maybe a little pinker and warmer. This lens is also a little wider than marked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/058be2ff-faa2-4f38-b347-bfe4f94426f7/25+half.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. - Make it stand out Lens 3 has a softness of contrast, but more than that, a more three dimensional, more a sharp/smooth look. It is a little cooler as well. I did miss focus on this one (the front leaf), so the more coherent background may be down to that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/279a6986-04a4-4fe3-ba42-5f76bfc78f3f/24+sirui.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. - Make it stand out Lens 4 is mre like the two at the top, is slightly wider looking than the top, reference image. It does however look a little different to those lenses, less “flat”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08844021-c104-4e5c-afb9-029fdc351357/25+Hope.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. - Make it stand out Lens 5 is a mix of less aggressive contrast, but strong smooth/soft rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1736993954794-GBZLIDD1K7LB66UJZP1I/12-40.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1736993989842-567BP36E71CYIROCKVV4/25+Hope.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737193757572-PEU3SIA0JZTY352VI8WW/25+hope+1.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1737193971317-WO9Q0Z8017J6HHZTBD5U/25+hope+1.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering That Special Something. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2025/1/9/the-benefits-of-living-where-we-do monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d425ea29-c89e-4fdf-89b1-08d7b5e5aeb1/lakes+43.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do - Make it stand out This pristine and very wild plateau is only one hour from home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1736408043104-BZKVYNPFXDY3F3ER4WLB/lakes+41.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1736408025395-7SJKOLB5P370SRIMXWG4/lakes+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1736408152998-HLYOCLSO9MWS17GLKG0L/lakes+43.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c557f99b-16c3-4b64-88b4-db109a54e6a1/lakes+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do - Make it stand out Because it takes sometimes more than a century for these to grow, board walks have been placed carefully through this wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31d59721-7c41-4aa1-8e72-2b53d6c97d21/lakes+27.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e932f2e0-5408-4415-8497-f72792a0c7db/lakes+30.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36383ca3-2506-49af-9d73-5464fde38a48/lakes+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Benefits Of Living Where We Do - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/29/walking-in-to-form-part-4 monthly 0.5 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dfcec04d-32c1-4a31-88f8-1f8e5d5b19d6/walk+67.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out None of this was here ten years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc757be6-cc99-46bb-ab63-cb2b2f2921d5/walk+68.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Same as earlier, just a different bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bccdc7ff-e5b8-4c50-a571-4ba5e69e44fa/walk+70.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Big rowing community here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/363d42b4-df90-4451-b508-2c055f70a30b/walk+71.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Last remnants of its old life as a rail yard once employing thousands of multi generational workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44dd016d-0c89-4591-8bca-d079fe01dcd7/walk+73.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Just over the old rail bridge towards the car. This area can regularly flood, but still hosts several businesses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7960c257-8175-4dcb-bedb-98918f297796/walk+75.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Long Wattle bird caught shopping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2866bd7-1c72-4b19-b843-9fe0f87e0b5f/walk+76.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/03466a77-d51d-4d8b-8391-b2c654b94711/rig.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Not technically part of the walk, but later the same day, we got some weird cloud action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/45fdb60f-b9c4-4f20-bf29-6e16c4388ef1/rig+2.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/28/geheb19byms9h5n20zozed2jzie8c5 monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f488e0e-c5ac-4591-befc-928a0e234c78/walk+48.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out The side door of the little corner store where I had my first job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/272775b0-006a-4c23-b9ee-dfba374e314a/walk+49.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out A splash of colour on the old Technical College building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4677c9d8-575c-44b5-b2d6-867d0d39eeb0/walk+52.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out And more around the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10a8ce85-f2ce-405b-97b4-a2c59de27752/walk+53.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out A quaint scene hidden just off the street. Launcestn is older than Melbourne, so it is not hard to find those little forgotten corners of post colonial architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d60c8115-92be-4c63-9c45-ef6c0dc2a92a/walk+56.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out Through town and to the main park. In the terrarium, old also, but constantly changing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/76ebd1f3-c023-43e7-9001-6532f4479161/walk+57.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out Some scenes just make themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b338058-21bd-4d63-ab8f-53ba1f554652/walk+59.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out Through the park to the new University precinct on the other side of the river. “The Shed” is a science building built on vacant land basically in the city area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1dd1dc2-5f77-4261-87d8-cdd8a8a80997/walk+61.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out A view through to the old gas works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e8e3a30e-ec92-4861-a293-7a9d0611a3a8/walk+64.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 3 - Make it stand out Lots of shiny steel. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/28/mixing-it-up monthly 0.5 2025-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b4d34c3-48f6-492a-9acb-190baf6bb233/rig+5.jpg Photography Blog - Mixing It Up - Make it stand out Notice anything? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/085d728d-74f7-4a54-b944-39557bedc9ab/rig+4.jpg Photography Blog - Mixing It Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3199828e-f040-425a-9648-f8156d6cda46/rig+6.jpg Photography Blog - Mixing It Up - Make it stand out A gap that I felt might have an easy fix, like a plate or space filling washer, something I have plenty of, but no, not to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a270fbfc-a381-4a60-85dd-9fd4ad205569/rig+7.jpg Photography Blog - Mixing It Up - Make it stand out This fits neatly, snugly enough to be secure and out of the way. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/26/walking-in-to-form-part-2 monthly 0.5 2024-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04c988f0-6297-4041-a873-12a5c1bd68cb/walk+27.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out The Esk has a long and dramatic history of flooding. The flood walls erected over the last twenty years are part defence system, part memorial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3bcf163f-8db0-4e2e-a0ea-4b3954f5b734/walk+28.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out I cannot remember the name of this old pub, but built on swamp land, it does not share two straight lines in a row. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf4fe58a-e51c-4ed4-a41c-5d60c3353866/walk+29.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out This earth wall was raised a few feet and only a few years later the “once in a hundred year” flood reached the top, but the suburb behind was spared. As weather patterns change, this is predicted to be more of a “once a decade thing”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f13e6c2d-a4e1-4e8b-9b11-5d2485947a72/walk+30.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out Through the hole is the Boags Brewery and other older industrial buildings but there is a river between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/726e858d-77e8-42ca-bcfe-61e146f4e31a/walk+32.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out Tagging comes and goes, a little on the heavy side at the moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21e49881-ad95-478a-843f-b2abb23a63d1/walk+34.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out The river, Boags and Windmill Hill in the background. Hard to belive the rest of the city centre is only s few blocks away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5cb27e58-4027-40e1-9b52-0696e304b55f/walk+35.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb29a816-4f72-432a-a0b9-fec2479ac0db/walk+38.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out After crossing the bridge, we came to the Sea Port, a reclaimed industrial warf, childhood memories of the “Cotswold Prince” leaning unhealthily against it always come back to me (later sunk down the river as a divers wreck). This area is tidal, made problematic by the dam up river, so at low tide these boats often sit on mud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ea2a168-13c6-416a-b033-9bd6f7d64077/walk+41.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out In the background over the river are the old silo’s now a luxury hotel and eating hub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3134f5cc-f550-4640-8c82-70af3a3a06a2/walk+42.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out This shot came after a conversation I had with my wife about the difference between colour and mono images. In mono, the textures and size of the hotel would dominate, but in colour, the two yellow (or red if there were any) elements grab you first. To the right is the massive playground build a decade ago, apparently one of the biggest in the Southern hemisphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f302843-3d89-4908-893f-642ce5877019/walk+43.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out Moving past Home Point, we come to Royal park and the old flood wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/77dab122-e061-42b2-9a88-c682862afea5/walk+44.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out Deliberate graffiti foreground, native Aboriginal inspired, less desired in the background, but to be fair, the whole wall at the back is covered with sanctioned graffiti to support the skate park, so a little “bleed” is expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91c46f14-91e5-4ccb-ac51-b9828b4ce93d/walk+45.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out To the right is the largest bridge and behind it the oldest (King’s Bridge, just visible on the right), that jon the West Tamar region to the city. The canyon behind is the gorge, a spectacular walk in it’s own right with parklands, athe oldest electric power station in the Southern hemisphere and swimming baths if you do not want to brave the Basin itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3cf7cdd-7d09-4690-83b2-433a88eadd60/walk+46.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out There are working boat yards on both sides of the river, this classic getting much needed love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e3e92639-39a9-49b2-99a3-4c962f9973e9/walk+47.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out A park ends the official top of the river, with this textural wonder. Heading around to the mill in the image a couple up. The park, like much of the rest of the river’s edge, has been massively upgraded, but is mid re-work at the moment so angles are limited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63f8853a-ace5-466e-b963-04f9838cd566/walk+77.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 2 - Make it stand out One of those images that beg the mono question. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/26/walking-in-to-form monthly 0.5 2024-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba95d5d3-c6b0-4f71-9fa2-63076e80c549/walk.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Not yet out of the front garden, this exercise in Bokeh and dynamic range grabbed me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8ac3f0a9-40ce-44e3-98ab-a9a7c2b75ef1/walk+2.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Journey starts, a slightly melancholy view from the old rail lines, that lead to the rail yards, now a museum and university campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e1d83ac4-2b9d-4f51-b850-b29bf886ff16/walk+3.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out The rear of the yards is much as I remember it from my childhood, but the bit at the back is new as is much of the complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a08cdf66-f7ee-4149-bc80-45857343b6d6/walk+4.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out The walk skirts the edge of the city so wildlife is not uncommon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/696c6ca2-73f7-4dec-855e-25ec75b36418/walk+5.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Much of the original infrastructure has been left as is, partly museum, part waiting to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a29381e-385f-4926-8b0a-83d17378973a/walk+6.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out The Tamar is actually the longest tidal estuary in the world, three quarters salt water, so seagulls are common. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a932d63b-dfdd-4c17-83cf-a1507718fa63/walk+7.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Part f the new build fr the university, with alight tower from the city stadium. Our sports stadium can hold one quarter f the city seated, most of the rest standing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/435a243a-b424-445c-bb39-6675c3f627e5/walk+9.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out A switch to mono that I feel does so well with modern metals and glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39dcdbe3-1a21-417a-a368-8dfec86f4d7e/walk+10.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out The stadium up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8eca01e3-9ab1-4f64-8cd1-64a6d1a5b049/walk+11.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Stadium on right, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d9ad2778-651c-47fb-a02a-60726a5afdef/walk+12.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out University to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39927211-f701-47be-bce0-e4208a604112/walk+13.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Colour, shape, story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b80b0b9-c2ff-47cf-8f9e-ae0bca8eedc3/walk+15.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Not as ‘glowy” as yesterday, but still an interesting interplay of shade, light and colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/99dc4a91-034a-440c-bed2-1b6953da6dc0/walk+17.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out The entrance to the museum section, the first stage of the rail works reclamation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c616d23-1560-439e-835d-ad202754f0c2/walk+18.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c57df0e5-a405-42b7-bd78-1f8110ea61af/walk+20.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out The campus is also accomodation and a coomunal garden. I was here often for the paper. As a child this was a no-go zone or in kid parlance a “try and stop us” zone, but it is great to see an area once abandoned reclaimed by a city on five minutes walk away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96783b4f-ddb9-44f0-928a-17e07ca0dcd5/walk+22.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out A decent showing of several crops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6d6bf770-b903-44ec-9b2a-9e539098c1d5/walk+25.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out At all stages of development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c4dc018f-fec2-4dce-8536-011b00a796cd/walk+26.jpg Photography Blog - Walking In To Form Part 1 - Make it stand out Leaving the precinct still sporting an operating tram line and station (trams were once a major part of Launceston life). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/20/video-quality-some-thoughts monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e96f1257-278a-460e-9b7d-3e770d2be407/Timeline+1_01_00_04_12.jpg Photography Blog - Video Quality, Some Thoughts. - Make it stand out Bottom of the food chain, 10bit/422/.Mov granted, but Standard profile, Long-GOP, 1080 from a G9 Mk1. Fine if you get it right (which I did not, losing the shadows completely, but it was not a test of exposure). To get the file above right, I would need to do “front of house” fixes like a reflector or light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6fa76c7-07d7-47cf-bb96-3375565163cc/LUT.jpg Photography Blog - Video Quality, Some Thoughts. - Make it stand out A still taken from some 1080/V-Log-L/ProRes/422 footage from my S5. Standard 422 is the second from best PR codec and considerably more powerful than .Mov. This footage was under exposed, but recovered nicely. Non RAW ProRes is probably the most a videographer would need as a day to day codec and a clear step up from internal codecs. It gives more quality, but still uses the camera’s internal picture profiles and has the benefits of processing noise and sharpening internally, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f810dc32-7514-4ec3-a0f9-1723590b2955/Flare.jpg Photography Blog - Video Quality, Some Thoughts. - Make it stand out Some more S5 1080/LOG/PR/422 footage. This grades very nicely and has good baseline quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/137dd2f2-f65f-4858-b12a-6ee40d48d276/Ross.jpg Photography Blog - Video Quality, Some Thoughts. - Make it stand out Some S5II and Lumix 35mm f1.8 talking head footage from a shoot recently. Long-GOP/1080/Flat/422/10bit is fine for this sort of thing, more is probably overkill. I shot some footage at the top of this pathway into stronger light and Flat was not wide enough DR to handle it, so I should have used a light or reflector then. Maybe B-Raw could have handled that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4cc0a597-68ef-4fa5-b79a-ee9ff9626906/flare+2.jpg Photography Blog - Video Quality, Some Thoughts. - Make it stand out Another of the shots lifted from ProRes footage taken with the S5.1. Nice control of flare. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/25/the-big-shoot monthly 0.5 2024-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d67daa98-f4fa-4a61-87e8-cf0f870ef50c/wine+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Shoot. - Make it stand out One bottle was ok, the ancient walls adding much, but there was something missing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/749f0357-d795-47de-a489-4c7e29f9671f/wine+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Shoot. - Make it stand out More bottles maybe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/71f5d5b3-059a-4ed5-b6b2-f807dc76ca83/wine+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Shoot. - Make it stand out A splash more light on the wall behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/321b2e11-ed4a-43db-92b3-6a4fcab67493/wine+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Shoot. - Make it stand out A change of angle? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a54ede2-ef64-4ee0-9175-7a36d1c9c1f6/wine+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Shoot. - Make it stand out Then another few with single bottle and the green cloth with a vat behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1ee8a475-e6fc-4def-bd40-c17cacffcb1e/wine+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Shoot. - Make it stand out And a few more singles with different light. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/20/every-day-you-waste-is-gone-but-you-also-need-to-relax monthly 0.5 2024-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f098014-efbb-4e79-b9a3-c20d78127c8f/relaxing+4.jpg Photography Blog - Every Day You Waste Is Gone......... But You Also Need To Relax - Make it stand out The first of my “holiday” images, made with zero planning and little thought, just taken as I see them. A good sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/17a57890-c8be-4386-958f-ecb2a6f6e762/relaxing.jpg Photography Blog - Every Day You Waste Is Gone......... But You Also Need To Relax - Make it stand out Another nothing shot that had to be taken. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/15/reverse-engineering monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91f060c2-1851-42e0-8df7-08973a07e855/25mm.jpg Photography Blog - Reverse Engineering - Make it stand out The 7Artisans Hope 25mm wide open on a G9 (ISO 1250). Focus was easy to acquire, the heft of the lens both reassuring and helpful for s sharp image at 1/40th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8aa89a61-f6fa-43cd-8efc-b08eb340c51b/25mm+2.jpg Photography Blog - Reverse Engineering - Make it stand out For me, one of the advantages of manual focus is framing off centre, so it follows a lens needs to be roughly as sharp on the outer frame as the centre, which this lens is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/856ca6a5-a259-4998-a1df-30471e97bbbf/25mm+3.jpg Photography Blog - Reverse Engineering - Make it stand out Rear Bokeh is pleasant enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/60170023-53a8-43b4-b40a-e64b5df3c2a9/25mm+4.jpg Photography Blog - Reverse Engineering - Make it stand out As is foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4167ecc5-94f2-4ee6-add8-c44bba372b8d/25mm+5.jpg Photography Blog - Reverse Engineering - Make it stand out Close focus is very good. I have a lot of MFT lenses with decent close focus, but even so, it never hurts. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/14/so-i-betrayed-everything-i-believe-in monthly 0.5 2024-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6cae51d3-34f5-4d61-a50e-b18c7e1f9070/weebill.jpg Photography Blog - So, Have I Betrayed Everything I Believe In? - Make it stand out The handle, arm rest and backpack all make a difference (now irrelevant if I get the M3s). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/12/mics-evolve monthly 0.5 2024-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad4ffc95-4cfc-43f9-94d8-a5ea21fd2543/81ZyDI%2BYhfL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Photography Blog - Mics Evolve - Make it stand out I did not need the combo set, but it seems hard to get the basic RX+TX set for less, so a handy option I guess especially for running a backup to a phone or similar. They even come with a set of stickers to cover up the logo. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/12/1/the-gh5s-an-odd-choice monthly 0.5 2025-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28f9d25a-bb6f-4cc1-9793-026d4d5c1f40/Finals+6.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? - Make it stand out The cage was already floating around, a rare and poor fit for the G9.1, a better one for the GH series. Obviously too busy to find the right body cap :). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/88260580-e74f-4869-ab7c-9260d8651965/Finals+4.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? - Make it stand out Matched to the new Hope lenses (I have added the 16), it sits well. The slightly older interface, curves and layout are refreshing, reassuring even. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0729c1d-0e9a-4994-948e-6ef17d7518a5/Finals+3.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733709001001-ZCH6WVQNWKHPUR6F7CI5/Finals+5.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733709024596-KD6ZXAJPUY5MPJV53XG2/Finals+1.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733709051284-CYTCS2D8J6GJOIOX0E6Q/Finals.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733709144145-S7RNQXUPU0N1ZZ47U4VF/Finals+2.jpg Photography Blog - The GH5s, An Odd Choice With My Many Other Options? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/28/aaarrgghhh-make-a-choice-already monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e96f1257-278a-460e-9b7d-3e770d2be407/Timeline+1_01_00_04_12.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. - Make it stand out Pretty happy with this test image from some G9.I test footage from a Hope lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733013382695-48TNHVS3NL71G044ADYN/Timeline+1_01_00_02_24+high+undrade.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733013393225-5D0OO2DBHFHDGN8MM73E/Timeline+1_01_00_02_24+high+grade.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733013696463-B0RVU82I59N884NDLAUW/Timeline+1_01_00_03_02+low+undrade.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733014381829-79Y2H6FPJPGMZ32L0SV1/Timeline+1_01_00_03_02+low+graded+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733014414335-QJ1HFBYW2O6YZMQOZ8I7/Timeline+1_01_00_01_13+Log.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1733014214591-A6YZEDAY9COGVW0ZJW2Y/Timeline+1_01_00_01_13+Log+grade.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e96f1257-278a-460e-9b7d-3e770d2be407/Timeline+1_01_00_04_12.jpg Photography Blog - A Camera Just For Me........ Or A Reality Check. - Make it stand out If this was all you had, Standard profile from a G9.I, would it do the job? If the lighting was set up correctly, white balance and exposure done well, then yes, it would. Would I need Braw in this situation when the end product would be the same? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/24/new-camera-options-computer-surprises-and-fun monthly 0.5 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6b6f6cf-ce98-46d6-9821-7b76e9d04f3c/fairytale.jpg Photography Blog - New Camera Options, Computer Surprises And Fun - Make it stand out Random grab from a school gig last night. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/26/hope-is-good-hope-is-life monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c342fcaa-ec1d-4549-970d-bda4d99885b9/Hope+25+2.jpg Photography Blog - Hope Is Good, Hope Is Life. - Make it stand out I am tending to look at these lenses like stills lenses. All my gear is packed up at the moment, so the Pen F was the unlikely test camera. Nice Bokeh, nice colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/64cf76df-022a-468b-9dd5-ef7a1c7fae2b/Hope+25+1.jpg Photography Blog - Hope Is Good, Hope Is Life. - Make it stand out Corner grab, hand held and obviously manually focussed, but all good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a688a55-3795-4618-b1c3-24a90fca841c/Hope+25.jpg Photography Blog - Hope Is Good, Hope Is Life. - Make it stand out Close focus is very decent (this is a mini whisk, about 5” long). Also a decent CA and Bokeh torture test. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/22/what-is-a-cine-lens-and-what-makes-it-budget monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5167fffa-698e-4339-96c3-c00d588005c2/irix+4.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cine Lens And What Makes It Budget? - Make it stand out A tight crop from a IRIX 150mm cine-macro image. Too sharp, too contrasty? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95a81d88-423a-414c-abf0-8404b591defa/12mm+review+7.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cine Lens And What Makes It Budget? - Make it stand out The colour of this file is to my eye clearly less punchy than many of my stills lenses, which for video is ideal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f83b9488-93a5-44c9-93fc-42f4e82f8c69/tta+wide+5.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cine Lens And What Makes It Budget? - Make it stand out That old TTArt 35 again, with all it’s faux cine lens goodness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5ecb738-b950-494f-9b1d-691ebe38309b/12mm+review+8.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cine Lens And What Makes It Budget? - Make it stand out Even when I tried to break my budget 12mm, it managed to produce this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/049bc18e-0dd1-4a53-9df3-8a602efcc041/12mm+review+5.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cine Lens And What Makes It Budget? - Make it stand out This scene, regularly shot be me, is rendered gently by the Vision 12mm. The Bokeh is pleasant, contrast strong enough without looking like a stills image and the shadows are open, the sharpness is more than enough for moving stock, distortions are visible, but in video, so what? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7fca1d5c-5c31-4678-aac2-a789950c24c8/Timeline+1_01_01_01_12.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cine Lens And What Makes It Budget? - Make it stand out The $400au Hope 50mm. Ignoring all the other elements that can effect an image, is this decently rendered? What exactly does that mean and when does it mean more than the subject itself? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/21/relativity monthly 0.5 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a9915ac1-6f22-40dc-9e40-4f24cc5860bd/Timeline+1_01_00_09_37.jpg Photography Blog - Relativity - Make it stand out This file looks yellow, but the room is, the light was and the mood it invoked really was. I could have balnced it to a more neutral colour, but would that have been accurate or more to the point would it have looked how I wanted it to? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/538173be-a657-4cf3-94be-1eaac7d2654a/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05s.jpg Photography Blog - Relativity - Make it stand out This to me look right when we shot a promo video for the school. Pure white, slightly cool, but it suits the space that I am familiar with and what the white card reading coughed up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b77caf01-d685-40d7-8ad0-207f13e3efa5/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05t.jpg Photography Blog - Relativity - Make it stand out This fits the common teal-amber look that can be all pervading. If you look at it for a while, you can and will normalise it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cf80f25-61fc-407f-939c-eff2423b3b2d/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05x.jpg Photography Blog - Relativity - Make it stand out This is what I submitted as it looks nice, if not accurate. If you stuff up your white balance too badly things get tough, but if you land close, even in a fairly restrictive base colour mode, there is room for some opinion to be added. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/19/the-importance-of-the-7artisans-hope-series-of-cine-primes monthly 0.5 2024-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5a4c8b3f-b3a2-4307-ae67-42ee0cbad8ed/irix+18.jpg Photography Blog - The Importance Of The 7Artisans Hope Series Of Cine Primes - Make it stand out The heaviest of this group by feel alone is the Spectrum 50mm, which just feels like a stumpy little lump of metal and glass. The Spectrum is a good lens, decently sharp and corrected. The Hope is next upgrading looks and adding balance across the board it is just solid and reliable. The Sirui feels lighter in all ways by comparison, making it the best run-n-gun option. The Sirui has more mood, more speed and a little funk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2cb647b-5176-44dd-ac8c-1d56f474704f/Timeline+1_01_00_56_27.jpg Photography Blog - The Importance Of The 7Artisans Hope Series Of Cine Primes - Make it stand out A lift from some video tests on an old G9. Very nice to use and the results are as good as stills lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c6a52cf-a998-4ed2-9b33-7d4df41aa591/tta+wide+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Importance Of The 7Artisans Hope Series Of Cine Primes - Make it stand out $75 buys you character. Thankfully “character” is not holding my veranda up!. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/079a602b-d5a0-477f-a77a-c80a7a77360c/Timeline+1_01_00_29_12.jpg Photography Blog - The Importance Of The 7Artisans Hope Series Of Cine Primes - Make it stand out Sharp wide open and just the right amount of depth of field. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/21/balance-the-eternal-struggle monthly 0.5 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6ccc717d-2455-4500-86a5-a3a2994c7f5a/Timeline+1_01_00_43_09.jpg Photography Blog - Balance, The Eternal Struggle. - Make it stand out A lift from quick test roll using the G9.1 with the Hope 50. Highlights lost, but I was not worried so much about that at the time. Standard-as is, idynamic set on Standard, 422/10bit/1080p. I guess you can either live with the blown highlight (which looked right to my eye-blown that is), modify them or expose for them, which I did not do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732143485281-6JTWU6Y4FAVMMS6FUKR0/Timeline+1_01_00_56_27u.jpg Photography Blog - Balance, The Eternal Struggle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732143491040-LKHNEGKXBHBNK0XOF91K/Timeline+1_01_00_56_27.jpg Photography Blog - Balance, The Eternal Struggle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e96f1257-278a-460e-9b7d-3e770d2be407/Timeline+1_01_00_04_12.jpg Photography Blog - Balance, The Eternal Struggle. - Make it stand out Shot as seen with Standard profile, -5 contrast and idynamic on high, this file still defied shadow lifting, but is this how I would work? I have seen this style from Arri cams by choice, so if it fits…….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/52eb18d4-3ce0-44a4-ac43-c8cb3770e999/Timeline+1_01_00_59_19.jpg Photography Blog - Balance, The Eternal Struggle. - Make it stand out With only the back of a 10” white balance checker panel for bounce of the window light this can be lifted and would be. We put a lot of stock in “worst case scenarios”, then pore over videos of how to avoid them. Basically, just avoid them. This is also without resorting to Cine-D, HLG, curves or the flatter Natural profile. (the tighter crop is due to the panel left of frame). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1a8046b-a863-4d43-b963-2b0c69fde8e6/Timeline+1_01_01_01_12.jpg Photography Blog - Balance, The Eternal Struggle. - Make it stand out In a controlled space, in the scenarios I would be using it, the G9, allowing for highlight and white balance control, which are key, can produce more than adequate second or even primary camera footage. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/19/st-anniversary monthly 0.5 2024-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732001893536-H3WOS8F1KIT0GF43Q8E1/irix+8.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732001881719-CSD499KDNL9F2NQGEPA9/irix+9.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732002112971-RATWR3B2R1GHPQZE15RB/irix+7.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732002137704-NM3R98FCINJV1YXLUO2O/irix+15.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732001999461-XLQGP7O33B44PR6H78ZE/irix+12.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732001989624-0GCN28AWLI1MU3RY5D0A/irix+13.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732002226180-YYMFHF3YV6CNGQCAQY6P/irix+5.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732002169055-HCQ3NJUSL96CV3KW5D53/irix+6.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732002321432-OJ5E4XASFJ7WW758XEOS/irix+3.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1732002260331-MRSC44XHYHIR1FYO53KO/irix+4.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/83d120e6-23c0-4fc2-a10c-b373afc6f671/irix+4.jpg Photography Blog - First Anniversary - Make it stand out A closer look of one of the crops above. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/27/i-like-m43-except monthly 0.5 2024-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f374f5c-6223-4f4e-ad7b-4334bb3f7ad9/year+12+last+day+24+192.jpg Photography Blog - I Like M43 Except.... - Make it stand out What is quality in an image? Is it pixel counting, Bkeh that blurs the background until it looks like a zoom blur screen, or the impulsive need to qualify the technical parameters? No, image quality is the response of the viewer to the subject, no more no less. Want to blow it up to fill a billboard? Mine have been, several times and cropped as well. The above imafg was a G9 Mk1, 12-40 f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/457cd776-a0d9-4127-9ded-cbfaf2179727/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - I Like M43 Except.... - Make it stand out A shot of the Prime Minister picked up by our largest ACM paper the Canberra Times, which is situated in the nations capitol where they have plenty of opportunities, so my M43 offering was obviously ok (EM1 Mk2, 40-150 f2.8). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/18/addressing-an-issue monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1731917598963-HZASV0KJE1WIRME6YECA/12mm+review+9.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1731917659493-DLHNCOUY8J01VTWLB9Y7/12mm+review+12.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1731917619580-LFW6DP3I49S0QWRPQ0BC/12mm+review+10.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1731917642644-C8UBQUU6JJ26DRRF9O87/12mm+review+11.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/adbb5797-f09e-4f2b-9407-3387b1b46c31/12mm+review.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out The Vision series are a mixed bunch. Some are stable lenses (12 and 35), some have “character” in abundance (25 and 50). The 12mm seems to be more like the Spectrums, reliable, stable and well corrected. The light above is late evening and warm overhead, so mixed colour casts at play. Close focus is meant to be excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0336e5dd-61e0-4024-a6f5-4522a2dafac7/12mm+review+1.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out Sharp, little CA and at under 7cm’s it is to do those creative close-expansive shots. It seems to be very easy to focus and focussing does not make the mount rock, even on the loosest camera mount, the tighter aperture ring does a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/711445a5-73b2-4a37-b3de-df05b3a00bc8/12mm+review+2.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out The edges above are interesting, but not unpleasant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/beb0ae67-e122-4db5-ae31-21f9674cc9f2/12mm+review+3.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out Really nice wide open at T2.9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9077b4b4-6174-4850-a9ce-46c365d0cf72/12mm+review+5.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out Sharp centre, smooth background, but a little distortion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8a53f10f-e605-4a4a-a9bf-75e245d089c4/12mm+review+7.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out Nice colour, muted and gentle like a cine lens should be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e84ebdb-46ee-4267-ad13-aa702fac36d6/12mm+review+6.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out Lovely sun stars. The edges are now pretty good as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28073bdd-7313-4fd4-812b-fe51da45b8dd/12mm+review+8.jpg Photography Blog - Forcing An Issue, The 7 Artisans Vision 12mm. - Make it stand out Same T-stop (5.6) and close focus with all the effects. Well controlled, good contrast in a difficult situation and decent flare. Overall very pleasing results. I like a lens you can push, that does not fall apart and behave erratically when you do. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/18/f8-and-be-there monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/48ae82e0-c0e6-4a8c-93a5-abf61aca389a/generations+candids+63.jpg Photography Blog - F8 And Be There. - Make it stand out It is apparently easy to say no, but say yes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f1cdecd-00f8-452c-b6b6-f7f9a632ca32/himeji+1.jpg Photography Blog - F8 And Be There. - Make it stand out This day, as with every other time we have been to Himeji was perfect. This house that we dubbed the “face house” though was found in a back street and the sun in this case was thankfully blocked by other buildings. The poor crop came down to several cars in the foreground, but you get the idea. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/13/the-many-advantages-of-using-m43-for-sport monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725787815767-VC8EAFEFIOWQW16QBPO7/plug.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out With football (any type), I could hand hold my 600mm, switching easily to my slung 80-300, or even a wide angle if required from a handy sling bag. With one camera and lens across my body on a Black Rapid strap and the tele zoom (40-150 f4 or 2.8) on a second body on my shoulder, I can cover the kick and the resulting mark either way it goes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a9f78070-417e-436c-b577-fc5e391b8af4/EmptyName+157.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Cropped from a 75mm f1.8 image at ISO 3200 in the gloomy school gym (gets enough natural light for viewers so they leave the lights off). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1726263158060-1BS2WK77XPR20DU9NR4B/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Not a sunny day in the tropics, this was a gloomy indoor aquatic centre on a lousy day (my regular challenge), hand held, shot between the legs of the officials standing on the blocks at ISO 6400, 300mm f4 about 1/500th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9655fc99-2e46-4cbd-b83b-93beec4eae8b/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Another from the same day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788312630-YCZ4PV8SLO7UX41HL7TM/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Sitting next to a full frame Nikon user with 500 f4, I managed to dodge the sprinklers that came on randomly, help him move when it rained and could travel from one end of the ground to another with little issue. He was seated and not moving (unless getting wet). The submitted file above was already a 50% crop from an ISO 3200 file, the one below was also possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f073a64-2e82-423d-9325-e5164b47684b/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out I ran it through ON1 No Noise (2022), but nothing else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788146816-S51FV6AESX7YWJVLSLBQ/S16+14.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out The 40-150 f2.8 at national grade basketball. I have dozens of these, all bright clean and sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a1ebf12-53c5-41b2-984a-4c1e2e358026/S16+11.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out At the near end, the 12-40 f2.8 is plenty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788689804-093504U10D2XUHYGD37A/afl+8.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Which means when the action gets close, I do not have to find a home for my monster 5-600mm FF tele, I can even run the side line or go infield during breaks without putting anything down. The reality is, often these togs just leave their multi thousand dollar brute unattended while they chase shots across the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1726263187861-HDH538N532F9KV1ESZAB/Jags+13.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Caught on a normal day, with only my little 40-150 f4 and a well worn EM1 Mk2, I had little trouble capturing the images needed, even getting a rare front page for sport. The one above happened within seconds of walking in the gate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1726263194148-C6BHNZ9EV6MJE3IPMZMR/Jags+19.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Reach speed and quality all in a daily carry lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1726263021393-TXG9R09GYZBBKQKCPE38/bikes+9.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out At the other end of the range, the ridiculously light 9mm Leica, held one hand and manually focussed at about 3 feet and f2.8 captured plenty of crisp detail from the back of a moped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788867684-4TH6F941G2SEH1XKHUKL/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+3.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Getting the wicket was easy enough, capturing the batsman with the full innings relevance came down to a hand zoom on a second camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1726263152811-U1LR39HMC329XG44TMA6/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Being light and fast allows for many random candids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1726263166803-46JRZ7KDEC5SL4QT7Y7A/EmptyName+99.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out I could even get into pit lane and mingle without attracting attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788260541-O42YP9MPOYXA0GVPWE8W/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out I remember many years ago shooting single frames with a manual focus film camera (no winder). It was a matter of anticipating what was going to happen in about a second from now. These days it feels more like a nano-second. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788172281-XMGRL5BB7QC71R16EUMU/mics+4.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out My last day at the paper had me at a local cricket final. Under time pressure the game was slow and painfully one sided, but I still got the decisive moment thanks to responsive and powerful gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1725788178632-LHL5BGJ98OBRRH6O41KX/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - The (Many) Advantages Of Using M43 For Sport - Make it stand out Silent shooting and light weight (kit grade) lenses I can carry all day help with some sports. The face and club head are sharp even wide open. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/11/my-new-anamorphic-lenswell-kind-of monthly 0.5 2024-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f15b09f5-8fa6-4e01-aefe-6da2c64e5d05/Timeline+1_01_00_43_03.jpg Photography Blog - My New Anamorphic Lens.....Well Kind Of. - Make it stand out I have to confess to leaving the camera on 3200k from a previous job, which was just a silly mistake and only really possible thanks to my expectation of some odd behaviour, but after some light grading, this is about as bad/good as it gets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c501df59-d0d9-4715-b37d-4d26cca18382/Timeline+1_01_00_17_02.jpg Photography Blog - My New Anamorphic Lens.....Well Kind Of. - Make it stand out This behaviour is however quite interesting. Massive blue haze-flaring/CA, but again 3200k in daylight, lovely star and streak at f5.6, some funky fall-off and very sharp in the middle. Even with a cheap filter on and the wind shifting the trees, there was no frame that was completely lost to blown out flare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da7dc5c3-da36-4063-80aa-e9c99b10a35e/Timeline+1_01_00_35_03.jpg Photography Blog - My New Anamorphic Lens.....Well Kind Of. - Make it stand out No streaks because no point light source, but some pretty cool Bokeh stuff going on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/83be1df4-e5cb-4f45-ae49-e1783faae43e/Timeline+1_01_00_27_10.jpg Photography Blog - My New Anamorphic Lens.....Well Kind Of. - Make it stand out Letterboxing to follow the shape (I had no guide lines activated), this is wide open and again 3200k adjusted. The vignette is a bonus for this look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/11/5/cinema-glass-too-many-choices monthly 0.5 2024-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c57c8ef-1239-4d25-84b4-ec616d3db6aa/tta+wide+12.jpg Photography Blog - Cinema Glass. Too Many (Great) Budget Choices. - Make it stand out A mix of a mid range IRIX and two budget Spectrum lenses, the budget ones bought at half price, so super budget (all bought for less than the IRIX’s usual retail). I cannot see a difference in real terms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/61602758-7ee8-4cc0-aa93-cfaf3bee0719/tta.jpg Photography Blog - Cinema Glass. Too Many (Great) Budget Choices. - Make it stand out $75 well spent or a pointless paper weight? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c6a52cf-a998-4ed2-9b33-7d4df41aa591/tta+wide+5.jpg Photography Blog - Cinema Glass. Too Many (Great) Budget Choices. - Make it stand out Cropped to 16:9 in full frame, this lens is sharp in the middle even wide open, weird around the edges with a heavy vignette and “swirly” Bokeh, very anamorphic characteristics in the Wes Anderson camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/171d3f7f-aaed-43a5-a282-90da121f4b95/rig+3.jpg Photography Blog - Cinema Glass. Too Many (Great) Budget Choices. - Make it stand out A follow focus employed using the built in gearing (the gear can be changed out for different throw). You can also control the aperture ring, or add rings to other lenses, but the one thing all the sets offer (to themselves), is identical ring placement, so you can quickly change one lens for another without changing rigging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2ab560b-3212-4f16-a527-2e387f2f9e03/24+s+7.jpg Photography Blog - Cinema Glass. Too Many (Great) Budget Choices. - Make it stand out Different brands, but similar ideas at play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68a01347-cd08-482e-a6e4-7d2432628db2/tta+wide+11.jpg Photography Blog - Cinema Glass. Too Many (Great) Budget Choices. - Make it stand out Sans gear rings, they are a decent option for hybrid lenses, bettered by some stills only primes like the Sigma range https://www.dpreview.com/videos/5143042409/sigma-vs-panasonic-24mm-and-35mm-shootout and not as solid or smooth to use as cinema-built lenses. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/27/the-problem-with-youtube monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ab92ea0-64c3-4802-9be2-5b0f7fdfea01/gates+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Problem With YouTube. - Make it stand out This image displays the effect of “shallow depth of field”, not “more of a depth of field”, which is actually not a thing. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/22/video-avalanche monthly 0.5 2024-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0faf2562-fa2f-4575-b8bd-4a5d7bb0fd0b/lamp+50%25.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! - Make it stand out Very quick and dirty test using the “great white hope”, my Smallrig lantern md on the front of a 80w lamp at 50%. Big mod on a big arm, C-stand and weights etc. Nice result considering a shitty set-up (I put the rest in place in my mind). The cam is at ISO 3200, f1.8 1/125th, so stills settings, not video. I feel this will work well for a pair of subjects, a little further forward and a bit more grunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6b5dcc6-af0b-413f-9b03-7ceda847d835/bounce+brolly+50%25.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! - Make it stand out Getting more realistic, as I have 5 bags to carry already, this is the same light, same settings into a Westcott bounce brolly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f1f1da4-a73f-46b3-a704-f4537e271849/shoot+through+brolly+50%25.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! - Make it stand out My old fall-backs, that to be honest seem to do 70-80% of my work, the Godox white shoot-through (or bounce) brollies. Cheap as chips and my oldest mods, these just give. Obviously at the same settings, too hot, but less power means less heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/02799ee0-2641-4d83-b2ec-caea15cbc65a/shoot+through+brollly+normaised+for+video+50%25.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! - Make it stand out Normalising the camera to video settings (50% light, ISO 800, 2.8, 1/50th), I think the cheap and simple shoot through gives me good open colour, but also some brilliance. I will use a warm hair light motivated by a warm point light behind, some other fake lamps etc, but otherwise a winner and it only needs a light weight stand, can be a little further back and is very efficient. For two people, I will bring the light closer to straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1729578200845-MY2LGXOOKJO4MI0BVH66/shoot+through+brollly+normaised+for+video+50%25.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1729578215442-VHGSHROGOYH0BIGTOM1M/bounce+brolly+50%25.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c96e39f-0bfa-4549-8bd9-dcdfb203154a/Timeline+1_01_00_10_19.jpg Photography Blog - Video Avalanche! - Make it stand out Comfortable subjects, consistent light and processes. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/19/so-how-many-cameras monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/46b2f41f-7e01-47c4-99dd-f59aa48c7e5e/himeji+59.jpg Photography Blog - So, How Many Cameras? - Make it stand out Playing to a small audience like these guys most likely. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/18/ssc8po4ge1n9kfwd925l3h070ibjnv monthly 0.5 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1729209858566-4OMA084MXOOTX5DYM490/japan+23.jpg Photography Blog - 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Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out Umbrellas effectively double everyone’s footprint as well, not helping the crush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f4b85ae-e90d-45e0-9629-dad6ebca7bd1/gates+19.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out We all have a right and I did feel for the local travellers, their connection to this special and holy place must have been under strain to some extent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f3b0920-4070-4a37-9ca3-916dc7e46860/generations+candids+15.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out Not sure of the dynamic here, maybe a pre, post or actual wedding day shoot, maybe a modelled sample or simply a tourism shoot, but either way the party showed great patience and generosity sharing the space, not that they had much choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8020b367-d556-4720-b773-e2341c9dfa02/gates+17.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out If you cannot avoid people, then take what is on offer that may actually add to the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/695e09ae-f70c-44e0-927c-e90382537960/gates+18.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out At one point, the tight crowds are split into two paths, so shooting from one side to the other allows some decent shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d29ce25-a86a-41ef-8e4a-f273a86703c3/gates+5.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out The different stages of maintenance help certain poles “pop”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7ecaed6d-cbfe-4011-972f-2437aeb6e872/gates+8.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/144e6aa9-55e1-4f60-8888-590dfbb46474/gates+9.jpg Photography Blog - 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Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f1d64d4-6397-4027-8af9-5b65b287059b/gates+6.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out Go forth……or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98a987b5-554a-4c1e-b622-bae9b069cc26/gates+3.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out Quite happy with the optical qualities of the kit Panasonic 12-60, Bokeh may be a little Ni-Sen (cross-eyed), but admittedly a torture test shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dbbc1990-2fe3-4746-b9bc-7285db02a310/gates+16.jpg Photography Blog - Of Orange Gates And Tourists Hoards. - Make it stand out As Spielberg found with the making of Jaws when the mechanical shark failed to cooperate, sometimes a little is more powerful than a lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ae52d4a8-b6b0-43d2-a61f-d51f57ee082c/kyoto+18.jpg Photography Blog - 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Himeji, The Land Of Rock And Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728953014384-Y0LPIYOVNE8TBU3R11XG/himeji+16.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji, The Land Of Rock And Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728953044829-QA8TXPA4PB35TR6K2XFB/himeji+8.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji, The Land Of Rock And Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2084a34-3a1e-4648-bca7-d124864d501c/himeji+2.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji, The Land Of Rock And Sunshine - Make it stand out The parade ground being prepared for a massive rock concert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f025ca9-494b-4297-822c-86091dd61cda/himeji+3.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji, The Land Of Rock And Sunshine - Make it stand out No escaping something was going on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4aa563aa-a29d-439f-93f8-4e14f5e6be2f/himeji+49.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji, The Land Of Rock And Sunshine - Make it stand out Not the view of their ancestors. The end of the boulevard in the distance is the train station, making this a no-brainer to find. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/15/what-is-in-a-shape monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d94add7-3937-4f45-a955-8ef8032d8382/generations+candids+52.jpg Photography Blog - What Is In A Shape. - Make it stand out Part of my thinking is linked to the desire to blend cinematic shot composing with stills composition, because they are linked and add to the quality of both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2783408b-75b6-41b2-978f-0a6216431159/generations+candids+14.jpg Photography Blog - What Is In A Shape. - Make it stand out With the 2:3 ratio. 35mm film shape dominating the last half century, we have been pandering to that less than ideal shape along with older, squarer formats for printing, but ascetically, wide screen suits our two eyes better and square is the most equitable and versatile of formats for print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f75094ec-33d5-4aca-a459-31771b5b80ee/generations+candids+6.jpg Photography Blog - What Is In A Shape. - Make it stand out Still not perfect, because sometimes the subject isn't, but better than my usual effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d369f80b-8fba-4243-be76-e8d5d3c67351/generations+candids+51.jpg Photography Blog - What Is In A Shape. - Make it stand out Placement is also interesting. I felt keener to break or bend compostional rules a little, the "golden mean" meaning little. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/10/13/japan-done-new-lessons-learned-and-old-ones-re-learned monthly 0.5 2024-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728891847395-T45MB8UR4CSWIASJWDO6/generations+candids+11.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728891849751-JFD0H9MGI93Y5FNV3GW6/generations+candids+34.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728891901519-MZW29EX1E3YROGZN265S/generations+candids+7.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0fc42db-7d14-4b04-a1f2-3deff53765b5/generations+candids+56.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned - Make it stand out Lots of this and when heavy enough, the small box cluster was to be praised for it's sensitivity, but not it's choices. Changing to the dynamic box helped, lesson learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728892038891-SMBU3J44WXD6F3QZIPW0/generations+candids+31.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728892093626-INOE1ZFKDBYEATUH7B0U/generations+candids+21.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1728892112618-61848VRCBBWLSLC0F0PS/generations+candids+23.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Done, New Lessons Learned And Old Ones Re-learned https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/9/29/japan-kit-new-thinking monthly 0.5 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d942095f-f44c-41db-a835-40183e6c0947/Japan+12.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Kit, New Thinking - Make it stand out Oly colours on a rare dry day on one of our early spring trips. The light this whole trip was hard, brassy and often dull thanks to cloud cover, Spring glare and city heaviness. What makes this one stand out is a lack of umbrellas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0835a2fb-6a73-4513-aa10-6ad8676b927c/Japan+15.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Kit, New Thinking - Make it stand out Oly colours really sing in strong light, like the late afternoon city light seen here. The Pen Mini has proven itself in this light over and over. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/9/28/100-ways-to-stuff-up-and-still-a-surprise-or-trust-your-eyes-not-the-tech monthly 0.5 2024-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df3139fb-b846-4769-9ab9-9dbba8f463c9/domke+6.jpg Photography Blog - 100 Chances To Stuff Up And Still A Surprise (Or Trust Your Eyes, Not The Tech) - Make it stand out Be there soon (Japan), a much nicer thought than a narrowly averted catastrophe. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/9/26/pulling-stumps monthly 0.5 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6d2dd971-f311-482a-ab75-bbd3abf5b164/bb+4.jpg Photography Blog - Pulling Some Stumps. - Make it stand out About 4000k with a touch of added magenta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f2fd84d-a7a6-42ec-a52d-ac35c299f145/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - Pulling Some Stumps. - Make it stand out Working with the theme of three contrasting points, this image, with a little patience may have delivered. The muted and gentle colours of the old EM5's look to my eye close to the G9's. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/9/6/focussing-on-focussing-on-focus monthly 0.5 2024-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59b40ce9-afeb-4055-a333-60bf7308e640/c+n+d+1.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focussing On Focus - Make it stand out My comment on this image was the quality of the subject behind the obvious one. Such a powerful main subject, an equally strong support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2c0dacb-a012-412f-a9a4-380a8b9df1ad/render+2.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focussing On Focus - Make it stand out Wide open, the 45mm shows some promise, but wide open also misses the point. I often use this lens with multiple layers in mind, where the 30mm Sigma and 75mm Olympus tend to be main subject only lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9dd2dede-eb9d-463d-97c8-6b9486b01bae/render.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focussing On Focus - Make it stand out Same people reversed, so on this day, I obviously felt this was a thing and I have noticed often, that some lenses make me think this way, others do not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5df0107d-8a87-41e5-95ca-bb124a30b344/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focussing On Focus - Make it stand out This image was taken with the 15mm Pana-Leica, a lens that screens "sharp cut-out, soft background". A modern trend, maybe in response to pin-point accuracy and AF, hero-ing the subject, rejecting the background. I know from experience, that my Oly 17mm would not only render this differently, but it would also make me think differently while composing the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b7b2e46d-adf6-4aad-8c08-066c28cf1405/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focussing On Focus - Make it stand out The 17mm allows me to see with depth. The two lens are similar in a lot of ways, but background rendering is not one of them. The 17mm often gets low mass for Bokeh, but I feel that it is miss-understood. Its rendering is not up to modern in-out super soft Bokeh standards, being better suited to "old fashioned" long draw, background inclusive rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4abd049f-ff2c-419e-aecb-589ff99d2008/untitled-1170300.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focussing On Focus - Make it stand out Even at wider apertures, it is capable of telling a story. I have tried to prove this out and failed, but in use it is there. I feel confident in shooting quickly and letting the lens sort it out, the 15mm above is much more about getting it right, the alternative being an obvious wrong. Neither is the right or only away, both have their uses. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/9/6/photography-traps-that-still-catch-people monthly 0.5 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/60f7af61-7608-4831-a10e-e9ecdc0c46eb/bees+2.jpg Photography Blog - Photography Traps, That Still Catch People - Make it stand out Taken by a friend with a reluctantly bought small sensor compact camera after a travel mishap. Could it have been used to sell the latest and greatest mirrorless (or holidays to Scandinavia)? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff5768a7-2b21-49de-97c0-a1444f214090/U%3A17+girls+1.jpg Photography Blog - Photography Traps, That Still Catch People - Make it stand out I am happy that base image quality is not a relevant concern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7980b458-3458-4a1b-ad02-e716827aa92a/Teej+1.jpg Photography Blog - Photography Traps, That Still Catch People - Make it stand out What "quality" does this image have and does it have anything to do with technical quality. Well flogged EM1 Mk2, equally abused 40-150 f2.8, cheap SD card. Not "cutting edge" or even the best I have. Sometimes I get sick of perfect sharpness and clarity, but if you have it in abundance, you can always reduce it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6e1a15ef-0d77-4273-880c-0a57837f33cd/Timeline+1_01_00_10_09+g.jpg Photography Blog - Photography Traps, That Still Catch People - Make it stand out This image perfectly usable for most uses, is a lift from a 1080 video clip. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/9/2/in-light-of monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a68d5b42-0d05-4a42-a6a3-81246095abbc/SmallRig-RC-60B-COB-LED-Video-Light-with-Powerbank-Clamp-Edition-4376-1.jpg Photography Blog - In Light Of..... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/31/video-what-would-i-prioritise monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e18cb3c-1abe-41b4-a129-2a51a5a6c8ba/irix+4.jpg Photography Blog - Video, What Would I Prioritise? - Make it stand out Not much point in worrying about AF performance if you intend to go this way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/792c7f1b-0f2e-48f8-af94-66960cf9e405/mics+2.jpg Photography Blog - Video, What Would I Prioritise? - Make it stand out Some useful bits to start with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c179a3f-6162-4bd4-ab74-7e099de45d26/Rigs+3.jpg Photography Blog - Video, What Would I Prioritise? - Make it stand out This is me, able to do moving shots steadier than many top flight cinematographers use when shooting “steadycam” mode, but not as “perfect” as gimbal footage. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/29/contradictions-because-it-seems-i-can monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993700702-KRNZ7ZCT3M2X4K2G4PE3/Rigs+5.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993701730-C8EH6UDOWCRVPNXJ1CB9/Rigs+4.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993589851-MOJS11IWO6UH1ALA9HDA/Rigs+7.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993594646-J68MQRPYFIH6A3W7FUBB/Rigs+6.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3f078a2-9138-47e9-86b9-4e6063b6b161/Rigs+3.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can - Make it stand out This kind of made itself. At over 2kg, the base rig is well balanced, tight and substantial with camera, mimicking true cine camera heft. If needed, a 5" monitor and/or mic can be added to the front cross-bar or the top handle and a body strap to take some weight. The 8-18 allows me to apply the best stabilising and still have decently wide angle as well as being better balanced than the 12-60. Results from the combination of G9 stabe and weight of the rig looking for all the world like a real gimbal, without any of the B.S. that entails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993303983-ZVZKPVM88Q3AZMQBIX1X/Rigs.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993270785-JC6NNBJZ7XAEM1MXZ4RO/Rigs+1.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724993270599-42QJ4COTMO3817UHHT18/Rigs+2.jpg Photography Blog - Contradictions, Because It Seems I Can https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/30/micro-four-thirds-is-amateur-full-frame-is-pro-lets-flip-that monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/850a0c49-33a8-4e6e-b3f0-97582dc5792e/Rangers+Reserves.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Is Amateur, Full Frame Is Pro? Let's Flip That. - Make it stand out Taken in very gloomy light and with slight lens fogging on the dark side of my old mate, the local swimming complex, hand held at f2.8 with the 40-150 at ISO 6400 and 1/500th. Enough? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/981067ed-3bb5-4dc4-8f46-59477b8b57d2/Rangers+Reserves+8.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Is Amateur, Full Frame Is Pro? Let's Flip That. - Make it stand out Looks like I ditched the original of above after processing it in ON1 No Noise, but here is the file after, lens fog and gloomy light complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6932ae9e-6634-46ee-93ce-ec0df467200d/Rangers+Reserves+2.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Is Amateur, Full Frame Is Pro? Let's Flip That. - Make it stand out Same pool, same day at f4 300mm (600). Poster print quality image from a less than ideal situation. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/27/an-old-friend monthly 0.5 2024-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f47daff8-1446-4d63-96d4-38179fc75365/Rangers+Reserves+5.jpg Photography Blog - An Old Friend..... - Make it stand out A rare decent backstroke image, the least giving of strokes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/850a0c49-33a8-4e6e-b3f0-97582dc5792e/Rangers+Reserves.jpg Photography Blog - An Old Friend..... - Make it stand out A warm up shot for both of us. At this point I was competing with lens fogging and very poor light, but the files cleaned up well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a79cf3c8-4a91-47df-ba8e-5a89b6cf27b2/Rangers+Reserves+1.jpg Photography Blog - An Old Friend..... - Make it stand out A 600mm between the officials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6bbc0d4a-179c-40a0-a985-40f63be58a56/Rangers+Reserves+4.jpg Photography Blog - An Old Friend..... - Make it stand out Luckily, there were medley relays first up, so all age groups, genders and strokes, which is good because only breast stroke and butterfly are reliable for good images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3b06fcc-07f4-4378-9e8f-4e8fc35fc53b/Rangers+Reserves+3.jpg Photography Blog - An Old Friend..... - Make it stand out Back stroke and free style are less giving photo wise, but can be interesting if you are lucky. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/19/video-realities-workflow-and-myth-busting monthly 0.5 2024-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d56ed2e-47d9-4bac-89c9-a7d7797f5c03/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05.jpg Photography Blog - More Video Realities, Workflow And Myth Busting. - Make it stand out This has the characteristic flatness of a video profile, but is not too far from useable as is (some would even say it is "on trend", if it was maybe softer). This shot was a regular slightly tricky lighting situation, but a nice enough one to get decent results. The reflected light from the left is brilliant, the shadows reasonably open. If pushed, I will expose for the highlights as much as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cf80f25-61fc-407f-939c-eff2423b3b2d/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05x.jpg Photography Blog - More Video Realities, Workflow And Myth Busting. - Make it stand out This was my very quick grade (reduced Lift slider in DaVinci for more punch) and what my minds eye sees as correct. No LUT, no weird colour work, no feeling of fighting the clip for what I ultimately want, which is anything from crisp and bitingly sharp to soft and smooth. I can repeat it, match it in-timeline, even make some pre-sets (i.e. LUT's) as I go, because the "fixes" are not complicated. White balance should be as close as possible, but there is plenty of room to adjust if I miss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b77caf01-d685-40d7-8ad0-207f13e3efa5/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05t.jpg Photography Blog - More Video Realities, Workflow And Myth Busting. - Make it stand out An equally simple amber/teal grade using just the colour wheels. There may be very mild mist filters applied if needed, but basically that is it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/18/the-gimbal-thing-put-to-bedfor-now monthly 0.5 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724024645902-15IWAEG7MDO5QJGTI7WP/rig_Door+of+Hope.jpg Photography Blog - The Gimbal Thing Put to Bed.....For Now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1724024645938-FH45CJH6MEI7CKTKSJKX/rig_Door+of+Hope+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Gimbal Thing Put to Bed.....For Now. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/17/relevance-and-repetition-or-its-not-the-camera-folks monthly 0.5 2024-08-18 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/15/video-breakthrough monthly 0.5 2024-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3babd642-45a2-4c8c-8b23-ad30d748c99c/Timeline+1_01_02_20_18.jpg Photography Blog - Video Breakthrough, Video Setback - Make it stand out Interview style which puts most subjects at ease, was a good lesson I learned from the paper. S5II, 35mm Lumix with APS-C crop (tend to crop this lens rather than change to my 50 to keep colour identical, the 50/75 is used for more controlled interviews), 1080/422/10 bit/Flat with the MKE-600 low in front into a Zoom H5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96a5333a-345e-4cfd-8fab-0e59afbb70c7/20240806_Winter+Concert_Door+of+Hope.jpg Photography Blog - Video Breakthrough, Video Setback - Make it stand out I find stills, the thing I have the most experience in, come easily as video fillers and are a perfect in this context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cf80f25-61fc-407f-939c-eff2423b3b2d/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05x.jpg Photography Blog - Video Breakthrough, Video Setback - Make it stand out Some great footage thanks to solid people and lucky locations, but very mixed and some clangers unfortunately. Control in video production is paramount, something I had very little of. The original concept was to show this subject with the flags and mural the space is known for (high above left in the shot), but the realities of lens science and geometry won and the shoot through teleprompter requires a certain dynamic. The compromise was a walk through wide shot, when we could have used a low pan around the subject (the "Michael Bey") to a smooth head turn to camera and had both. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/15/what-if monthly 0.5 2024-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b79991e7-fb33-4e38-a636-b397a219a51a/MRC+BBQ+9.jpg Photography Blog - What if.....? - Make it stand out Being reminded that some people can smile and share even when they don’t have much themselves, humbles me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/64cd17ad-4362-4685-a77d-3d9093ddcc2d/MRC+13.jpg Photography Blog - What if.....? - Make it stand out Love and community can take any form, but the results are the same. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/13/getting-my-video-act-together monthly 0.5 2024-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d56ed2e-47d9-4bac-89c9-a7d7797f5c03/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05.jpg Photography Blog - Getting My Video Act Together - Make it stand out S5II, 35mm Lumix-S (APS-C crop), f4 1080p 10bit/422 Flat profile, idynamic standard, exposure pushed to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cf80f25-61fc-407f-939c-eff2423b3b2d/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05x.jpg Photography Blog - Getting My Video Act Together - Make it stand out A very mild grade……..basically reduced Lift slider to add some contrast and depth. That is all. I usually work right to left with this system. Push gain for desired brilliance, then Gamma for shadow detail, finally Lift is usually backed off to add depth and contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b77caf01-d685-40d7-8ad0-207f13e3efa5/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05t.jpg Photography Blog - Getting My Video Act Together - Make it stand out A little teal/amber semi polaroid easily enough done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/538173be-a657-4cf3-94be-1eaac7d2654a/Timeline+1_01_03_12_05s.jpg Photography Blog - Getting My Video Act Together - Make it stand out … and some cool-smooth. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/16/henry-the-explorer monthly 0.5 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ea50e0b-09d3-4572-9fda-402265609f0c/perth+50.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Always looking at something. Older brother Rolly in the background sometimes struggles with Henry, but he is there always, something "head in the clouds" Henry will need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/68358900-aabd-4697-9998-3b630cb70c03/perth+33.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Aquaman in waiting? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a458899-e2ef-4818-88da-e3ca6f9e47bd/perth+31.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Younger brother Finn is also a very different creature, probably a future enabler for Henry's plans. Not his strength planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/584ee488-7cee-46d0-8d24-ef4db2a36826/perth+42.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cde7abc7-842e-43bc-8127-a8f395434172/perth+27.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d9be4796-0bac-4ca7-b528-ce3164cf3ef1/perth+41.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78b3f6a2-8d17-4c97-a9db-f50979421bc1/perth+36.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Notice though, nature is also in the Lego world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34eef218-17f5-442a-9d14-5d82931e9663/perth+38.jpg Photography Blog - Henry The Explorer. - Make it stand out Even lunch does not get in the way. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/8/its-only-possible-because-of-a-choice-made-a-while-back monthly 0.5 2024-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/507e272b-7f91-4401-be82-a5ee0f1e6297/today.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Smaller does not mean less capable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6e76f1ba-61fe-4fc7-a447-c654439c87d0/Harmony+Week+4.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Reach, sharpness, more depth of field to allow story telling at a price a serious amateur could afford. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f4bbb838-b8fb-4c76-bc0c-03d5d9ee2919/Melb+8.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Travel, including 8 trips to Japan have all been far more comfortable with smaller, smarter gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/85f19be4-ab02-4572-9e5f-31eceecc3c62/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Some shots were only possible because I could react quickly with lighter gear. Most of the other togs were grounded to a chair with a monster telephoto, their second camera and lens at their feet, reserved for half time to end of game. I could switch between my 300 f2.8 and 600 f4 (ff equivalents) in the blink of an eye and walk around the ground as I shot. This image was taken at the end I just left as I chased a penalty box shot down the other end. I still had a third cam with a standard lens in a small bag at my hip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e082ee81-65a2-42e2-be93-15372db658d1/bb+3.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out A bit like where I come from, a small place with tons of power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/03b53679-ad60-44d0-8e05-96a149670f29/EmptyName+96.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Being lite and portable enough to insinuate yourself into most situations with good, but ignorable gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9254bac9-4be4-46c0-a5f9-7a833425b587/EmptyName+copy.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out A really big advantage to this dynamic is handling weather. I can move to keep warm, avoid the rain and chase shade. This (badly timed watering) actually happened at the above soccer match. One of the togs had to juggle a tethered laptop, 500 f4, two cams and a seat. I was in a position to help him after tucking my own gear under my coat. I realised at the time also, I could have used a tethered phone with my Oly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66b92748-4b13-43dc-b5b0-2b39a393444b/Jags+10.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Having the ability to roll out a decent 300 f4 at short notice was a real bonus. However with the paper I often found myself in a genuine sport shooting situation during the week, so I got by with just my everyday bag kit, the 40-150 f4 for above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43dd7a57-a930-401e-b49f-9308027375c8/TCE+Ball+99.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Beautiful warm bounce from a decently high ceiling, time after time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/16fb9571-b186-49f1-a4e8-8084d35c034b/afl+2.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out The ability to jump from the kicker with a 600mm, to the mark of the same kick with an 80mm right in front of me is something I take for granted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/633dfea9-0dfc-47fb-90af-d0ca42ebb359/Jags+32.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Zero light, no room, little to work with, the 9mm f1.7, wide open using the depth of field advantage of M43 allowed this image while leaning over a bit of the machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/704fe1fb-9237-4694-8f4a-90d5a709e966/Az+20.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out A pre-dawn service, lit only by a few weak red spot lights and the odd mobile phone. I got these images and thought little of it. They were called out as “better zero light images than most other ACM togs managed that day” by our national digital editor and they were using full frames as a rule. I also shot silently, something the occasion demanded, but the tog next to me, while complaining about the light, only contributed the odd “clack, clack, clack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/47abc0a5-9e39-44dc-9323-98a58a4470b1/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out This file was cropped to about half for the paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f073a64-2e82-423d-9325-e5164b47684b/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out But this is possible and processed before the latest C1 and ON1 updates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4d4abbc-612e-40a9-93a8-edb7527514f8/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Down to the stitching on the ball or name on the helmet resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e8e4b878-22de-48bd-b405-a2a5ba8662ed/footy+5.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out ISO 12,800 with a little room to crop and cleanly brighten up? No problem. To say this was shot in gloomy conditions would be kind. The ground was gloomy in the “hot spots”, almost un-lit in the darker pockets (see the fence line) and this shot above was about half and half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd6fd800-5d93-4a00-bf57-bef22d9c9dc7/*+nelson+kamo.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Smooth sharp and from a fair way away (off-court opposite end) in a venue notorious for its mirky light. Nobody ever accused me of having technically inferior image, the opposite in fact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96fd6437-19df-4eef-a0ec-e4a5cde18745/ex+21.jpg Photography Blog - It's All Only Possible Because Of A Choice Made A While Back. - Make it stand out Some days the heaviest bit of kit in my bag was a flash, but when you can light a room bouncing it off a far wall at f2.8 and ISO 800, it is worth the extra heft (with a little LED in behind). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/6/amateur-concerns-professional-needs monthly 0.5 2024-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43bcd874-46d9-444f-9159-7803922f1a7c/MRC+36.jpg Photography Blog - Amateur Concerns, Professional Needs. - Make it stand out I am always humbled by the work the mechanically ill 12-40 produces. It is my go to for events, studio shoots, sports and video. Sometimes I notice the grinding sensation or it gets a little sticky, I even hear it occasionally, but I just get on with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a1ebf12-53c5-41b2-984a-4c1e2e358026/S16+11.jpg Photography Blog - Amateur Concerns, Professional Needs. - Make it stand out Important basketball match? Yep, the less than perfect 12-40, matched with the worn 40-150 were automatic. Two of my most time tested lenses. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/1/seeing-sense-hearing-the-call monthly 0.5 2024-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c1b5615-773b-4ee1-b3ba-b59652a41d70/Az+33.jpg Photography Blog - Seeing Sense, Hearing The Call - Make it stand out This is where they need to be. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/1/because-nobody-else-has-to-like-it monthly 0.5 2024-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afcbc02a-0785-464d-a6d7-e744947d4da7/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Because Nobody Else Has To Like It - Make it stand out Life can be confusing and everyone has an opinion. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/8/1/video-work-flow-realities monthly 0.5 2024-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b18045f9-8a7f-40ec-9adc-e4adde69f134/Screen+Shot+2023-08-03+at+4.02.01+pm.png Photography Blog - Video Work Flow Realities. - Make it stand out The very cool thing about the G9 is the 10bit/422 colour depth out of camera, something other makers reserve for several levels up. This was even available in 4k/60 for ten minute clips. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/22/the-future monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db931c46-e56a-4423-a88d-33bad5a197f0/Melb+22.jpg Photography Blog - The Future Is Now - Make it stand out All journeys have a habit of ending up where they began. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/356d0b96-d453-4684-a28a-cbbd8740c83e/Melb+125.jpg Photography Blog - The Future Is Now - Make it stand out Two brothers with hopefully long futures ahead. Who will they be in twenty, forty or sixty years? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f34bb7d1-a470-4ce0-b894-1aa5f7936d7f/Melb+107.jpg Photography Blog - The Future Is Now - Make it stand out Be yourself, but think of others, always. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/22/some-light monthly 0.5 2024-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/139b5ae9-8522-4b31-8e2d-782fcd4690dc/Melb+51.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b47a776f-9da2-46aa-aba7-c59ca5819fe9/Melb+93.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6bebf1b5-3a3e-483b-a6f9-442480f87210/Melb+50.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light - 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Some Street Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d17411d-668a-4b74-aafb-afd743a40896/Melb+22.jpg Photography Blog - Some Street Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfb7379e-d678-426a-b154-394fc1382154/Melb+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Street Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/5/and-this-while-we-are-at-it monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca7843e5-a2a1-4bf3-b4cc-caa9a029da60/Screen+Shot+2023-08-03+at+4.02.01+pm.png Photography Blog - And This While We Are At It. - Make it stand out Traditional wisdom when using the G9 Mk1 was Natural profile at -5 everything. I tried it and had mixed success, so in frustration I switched to Standard, no changes and lo-and-behold, my footage just looked how I wanted, basically like a still image. Dynamic range may be down, so I simply avoided unwanted highlight blowout (not afraid of inky blacks) and situations that would bite me (just like the top cinematographers do every day). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/4/my-voice monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/90593428-c3a3-4905-ad95-75e780e76c14/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - My Voice From Me, Your Voice From You And Other Stuff From Someone Else - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6b814e66-8026-4cbd-8351-96da1271d9a6/EmptyName+77.jpg Photography Blog - My Voice From Me, Your Voice From You And Other Stuff From Someone Else - Make it stand out Much better a genuine interaction than a posed shot. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/4/the-full-frame-difference-or-not monthly 0.5 2024-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/059d4294-9bf2-4ea3-bfa4-ac99b36c3c38/85+bokeh.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference - Make it stand out The ability to pick out this leaf is great, but rarely of actual use to a working pro. An even faster or longer lens would be even more specialised. The M43 version (75mm 1.8) would offer some extra actual reach for the effort. Temperatures here at the moment are chilly (for us). Liawenee on the central plateau recorded the same temp (-13.5 c) as Casey Station our Antarctic base today. It rarely snows where I live, but it does get cold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3cde6f32-6cca-4c07-9173-f1afbf804b3f/85+bokeh+1.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference - Make it stand out The same shot focussed on the (dirty) window. I missed several my mere breaths, but that is the fickleness of full frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0431fdb1-2878-4f1f-addd-47909fbce602/85+bokeh+2.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference - Make it stand out Another with the 85mm wide open. Something I am not used to these days, is taking a half dozen only to find most are very slight misses, this one being the only one where the focus hit exactly what I wanted (most hit the right flowers, just forward or backward of what I wanted). Lovely Bokeh, but tighter processes are needed. The IRIX 150 macro is a case in frustration, nothing to do with the lens, just a reality of the physics. If I did this shot with the 45mm wide open, I could trust that the forward flowers would be sharp. I just know it would be, because I am acclimatised to the format and the Book would be perfectly nice, just a little more coherent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c68e09e-61d5-4c91-8b7e-081b5e0dcf61/85+bokeh+3.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference - Make it stand out Wide open on the 85mm is my happy limit and it does look nice. Focussing becomes critical, reducing the number of keepers. Things tend to be in or out, no compromise. I can get the same effect from the M43 45mm f1.8, just by getting closer, which is easier with a tiny little lens, or with my 75mm from further back. All are valid processes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1720130048180-OE2SP7ARQ5CD34958QXN/U%3A16+Boys.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1720130057750-GKA7HOKV0LKFMUNN6840/U%3A16+Boys+1.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0fab982f-10d9-4935-b14a-9275cc8526c9/U%3A17+girls+1.jpg Photography Blog - The (Real) Full Frame Difference - Make it stand out Super sharp down to eyelash level, a friend and dedicated full frame sport shooter was impressed by the sheer clarity of this and my other sport images, format not mentioned. There is no doubt in my mind that my keeper rate, something that allows me to shoot single frames these days, comes down to mirrorless camera reactivity and the M43 depth of field advantage. My friend uses a Canon 500 F4 DSLR lens (5D4’s) and finds the depth of field often too shallow, but her backgrounds are softer. She does suffer from back issues, which she refuses to confirm are kit based. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/4/perfection monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a12146d9-a604-4cbe-b401-c7d509a369be/20240510_Performance++Project+Wonder_Princess+Theatre+226.jpg Photography Blog - Perfection - Make it stand out Dedicated people can do amazing things and the one thing they all have in common is unwavering focus and hard, hard work. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/28/because-all-roads-lead-there monthly 0.5 2024-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/349ba87a-6f8b-4aa0-9181-febe8ee78a3a/Test+7A-50++F4.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out T4 was chosen as the ideal working aperture for a full frame lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c18a6d1b-6e23-42d9-9461-81d7312ee8fe/Test+7A-35+crop+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out T4 was a mistake, clearly rendering more depth than the crop frame T2.8 would. I like the warmth, but it is different enough from the 50 to be an issue. Also focus may be a little backward, my bad. Even so, the Bokeh is maybe a little smoother and the lens more organic looking. I like it more optically, but less mechanically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed4838ff-ce99-425d-90cc-1d3632d56a9b/Test+ART-35+crop+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out TTArtisan 35 F4. Again should have been f2.8. This needs cropping on a full frame, so technically it is at its best/only effective focal length although it can be used as a 35mm with a wide crop. Stopped down, it is hard to beat for under $100au. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd1c75b1-37cf-4e79-9891-b2b13452103b/Test+S-35+crop+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out The 35mm cropped at F4 has a more modern, flatter rendering with fast transition Bokeh. No explanation for the added glow and brightness as nothing changed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c9a47e84-ed60-405c-932a-0898418ef0cf/Test+S-50+F4.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out F4 on the 50mm (actually the right setting for once). Nice Bokeh, nice colour, but the 35mm seems a little “snappier”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7ed1fbc8-3fd5-4757-8a0c-e14394ef2ac3/Test+Sir-548+FT2.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out T2 on M43 is slightly more depth of field than F4 on full frame, but close enough. This lens has T1.2 up it’s sleeve also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5999880a-8052-47d1-ae67-b7f18294365b/Test+Oly+25+F2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out F2.8 on the Olympus 25mm f1.8, also a little wider in angle of view, which is known. When the 25 f1.2 came out, inevitable comparisons were made (and this lens held it’s own), but it was also revealed as being slightly the wider of the two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2db66208-8872-475b-9189-45dbe0c42ce4/Test+Old+Oly+25+F2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Because All Roads Seem To Lead There. - Make it stand out F2.8 on this lens is a thing. It is quite gently hazy wide open, a little like Flat profile compared to Standard. Stop it down one stop and it is clearly crisper and richer, but it is effectively shooting at F8 in full frame, out of my ideal range. There is something about this lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/6/but-first-you-need-a-decent-photo monthly 0.5 2024-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/691196df-430c-43e6-b3a2-046045587a86/video+5.jpg Photography Blog - But First You Need A Decent Photo - Make it stand out As a starting frame, this holds up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/17c347e2-9ea4-41ca-829f-7764ed546164/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+1.jpg Photography Blog - But First You Need A Decent Photo - Make it stand out The starting point should be a second in so the viewer can absorb the whole idea. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/1/this-old-pearl-again monthly 0.5 2024-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0fab982f-10d9-4935-b14a-9275cc8526c9/U%3A17+girls+1.jpg Photography Blog - This Old Pearl Again - Make it stand out This is primal drama manufactured by sport. Not natural, but emotive none the less, because it is a real response to an artificial environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/67040e08-fb2f-4325-b859-eb88f26a0f27/Dance+80.jpg Photography Blog - This Old Pearl Again - Make it stand out This performer is offering drama, the photographer capturing that intent using everything at hand. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/2/skill-level-vs-gear-level monthly 0.5 2024-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/14f7c69e-f801-4f07-83f1-3aab2b5e6175/hinchcliffe+%286%29+Dunkley.jpg Photography Blog - Skill Level Vs Gear Level - Make it stand out Netball is an ideal example.of a “zone” sport. The less I think about it, the “luckier” I get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca9c612e-a68a-4b82-be89-a2980662b24b/birds+3.jpg Photography Blog - Skill Level Vs Gear Level - Make it stand out Sometimes you can apply one skill and gear set (sport) to another field (birding) with hauntingly familiar results. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/7/2/too-far monthly 0.5 2024-07-02 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/27/video-formats-some-temptations monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e1b380da-a17a-4ed5-a93f-3531586e7f06/video+4-3.jpg Photography Blog - Video Ratios And Formats, Some Temptations, Some Traps - Make it stand out Open gate or 4:3 ratio, handily the native format for M43 cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b7c47645-c21b-4dc7-8de1-0ec6715f3e31/video+16-9.jpg Photography Blog - Video Ratios And Formats, Some Temptations, Some Traps - Make it stand out 16:9 standard video format, minimum hassles, handy height for moving subjects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7519dbf3-017b-45ad-ae7e-27d3041e223c/video+C4k.jpg Photography Blog - Video Ratios And Formats, Some Temptations, Some Traps - Make it stand out Cinema 4k. Hardly noticeable, but still adds some problems, one of which is cropping back in to 16:9 to match other footage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/29ed750c-d1f1-48c9-9899-94205fde5ef1/video+Cinema+scope.jpg Photography Blog - Video Ratios And Formats, Some Temptations, Some Traps - Make it stand out Cinemascope 2.35:1, or about what the 24mm Sirui anamorphic would render, except that the magnification to perspective ratio would change. Too wide for most uses? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ac8c11d-462f-4da7-b87b-72370c22ec87/reel.jpg Photography Blog - Video Ratios And Formats, Some Temptations, Some Traps - Make it stand out The “reel” roughly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/28/money-to-mouth-time monthly 0.5 2024-06-28 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/26/em1x-fun monthly 0.5 2024-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5a0e793e-0115-43bd-80b6-d3da779c9fa6/20240622_Boys+Senior+football+final_Main+Oval+3.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Fun - Make it stand out These shots. The 300mm (600mm ff) is too long even on this ground to get all of tall subjects in centre field, so I use vertical orientation. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/24/stabilising-what-do-i-really-need monthly 0.5 2024-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/37ddea3e-e2d9-40f9-9319-507531c73eac/G9+rig.jpg Photography Blog - Stabilising, What Do I (We) Really Need. - Make it stand out The front handle, oddly well balanced with the little weight added, can be used like this, pointing up, across or flat as needed. The tripod head is of course only to help with the image. The top handle also allows for mic attachment or even a monitor. I may add a second handle behind the camera on the right side. You need two contact points, but which two is important. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/29/make-it-your-first-but-like-it-is-your-last monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad729521-210e-44af-8ba9-07a72d3b8abb/untitled-290004.jpg Photography Blog - Make It Like Your First Time, But Also, Like It Is Your Last. - Make it stand out Sometimes a moment is fleeting, something that cannot be repeated, or re-done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/153c9ebe-5894-4979-bbcf-7d252683c35c/untitled-4222635.jpg Photography Blog - Make It Like Your First Time, But Also, Like It Is Your Last. - Make it stand out Should any image be “the one” or is the effort to make it so powerful a motivator, that repeated defying the reality of failure is needed. In other words, can we get better, without needing to always try to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18668ce2-6e20-4365-8c65-4e0e27b5898e/EmptyName+86.jpg Photography Blog - Make It Like Your First Time, But Also, Like It Is Your Last. - Make it stand out Often the power of other’s efforts empower our own, but it is easy to take this too far, to forget where we are in the picture. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/18/zero-to-one-hundred-in-not-long-at-all monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c4b0fa17-1bfd-4e54-9091-da7e52acc31d/3754-6.jpeg Photography Blog - Zero To One Hundred In Not Long At All And The Continuing Problem Of Getting It All There. - Make it stand out Nice mod, but it needs a big stand, a long arm and it is three feet tall on it’s own. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/17/resolution-perfect-cameras-and-other-useless-junk monthly 0.5 2024-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5552b72b-5b8c-466d-9c73-d5ba176206f3/video.jpg Photography Blog - Resolution, Perfect Cameras and Other Useless Junk. - Make it stand out Taken on the old Olympus 25mm f2.8 half frame lens at f4 (see below), this is it. The little handle on the side is for the heel of my hand or finger tips to rest on and to give the screen something to protect if when used. The top handle is mostly there for carting, getting out of the bag and putting accessories on (the big nose MKE-600 in particular likes to be set back a little). The tripod foot is for obviously what it is named uop as, but also helps stabiliser my hand. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/14/power-to-the-process monthly 0.5 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dd275620-d0f3-4b96-9110-3f477952683a/tempImageYpvmAF.jpg Photography Blog - Powering The Process - Make it stand out Image from an iPhone, because well, nothing else had batteries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6c4f43f4-9965-45d3-8a64-26f238563fa1/F1+3.jpg Photography Blog - Powering The Process - Make it stand out Powering this unit has been difficult. Even the Eneloop bats only show reduced power reading from fresh, leaving you wondering when they will fail, so to be safe, I always changed them each job. This was problematic because the battery door broke, as they often do, leaving me a fiddly and frustrating cable tie remedy. The magnetically attached power bank is elegant and efficient. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/12/learning-from-others-and-the-past monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ada4d7cc-172c-4d7a-9de3-3febaa591ed1/perth+12.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out Some images are all about the sky, but many are not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2a75323-5101-4b4b-b194-220a549ddb67/domke+34.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out Lighter or darker? Lighter would add an element of composition. It would allow the roof line to jump out and maybe even a little lighter. Darker is the reflex, but aren’t we over moody skies and heavy vignetting? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7ae6ee84-8a68-4c8b-86a1-1a5270d12b26/c+n+d+3.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out The Karman image on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b24dc211-76c5-4a93-8e59-a39abc4f71e8/p+106.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out This was the sky, but apart from the authenticity of the rendering, the white cloud also bring the main elements to the fore. If i darkenned the sky it would look fake, would rob the main elements of power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9402f6ef-e97c-43e3-82c4-7dd097f27be2/exposure+8.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out Don’t be scared of black shadows or white skies. They exist and sometimes suit the image better than anything else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b204760-c787-4cb5-ab2c-4668882852c2/exposure+1.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out The image as delivered, sky darkened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a9cd49f-2d32-4383-9696-6acad527fdc2/exposure.jpg Photography Blog - Learning From Others And The Past - Make it stand out The image closer to as shot, possibly stronger? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/11/only-you monthly 0.5 2024-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6ea964eb-7db3-4b34-a794-778c2a2c0019/MRC+art+project.jpg Photography Blog - Only You - Make it stand out People in the moment are all that count. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4da63f96-db26-4eb4-8084-6d9625b13cbf/ikigai_japanese_secret_to_a_joyful_life_pic.png Photography Blog - Only You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9cf6ced9-f359-4977-ad8d-d0b367f21564/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Only You - Make it stand out Passion in others, captured with passion is a thing. These island dancers at a school event were very invested in their work, it was spiritual, their Ikigai and capturing it fell inside the bounds of mine. For the paper it would have been a quick drop in for an interview, pose an image, get a caption, go to the next job, then let the journalist or editor decide which to use. For the school, I was there from start to finish and every submitted image (50 odd) went back to the dancers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/580aa23d-8447-4597-b295-b67047dd081d/cars+1.jpg Photography Blog - Only You - Make it stand out Rarely you got a job where a single image did scratch every itch, but it was more luck than anything else. This environmental protest had theatre, passion, commitment, lighting, composition, relevance. All done in a few minutes. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/9/bit-of-improv monthly 0.5 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/92cfba6c-e762-4c36-9116-6c815f769f89/wine+1.jpg Photography Blog - Bit Of Improv. - Make it stand out First image, when inspiration struck (hard not to with the sun rising over Tassies east coast and that view). The reflection was a problem, but the house, a wall of glass provided a decent reflector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a7780f1-8fc4-408c-a45e-34929add4759/wine+5.jpg Photography Blog - Bit Of Improv. - Make it stand out The birthday boy in one of his makeshift super hero outfits. Hard to find better light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4cd400f4-9930-4040-9ea8-258a7d205b2c/wine+6.jpg Photography Blog - Bit Of Improv. - Make it stand out Superhero sidekick (with un-kickable ball). The 15mm handled the flare well, the sun is literally on the edge of frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/25b680f5-e81d-429d-bdca-936fdf4ef72f/wine+3.jpg Photography Blog - Bit Of Improv. - Make it stand out One of the possibles, pre-clone tool. The superhero is providing shade, the sidekick some context and Bokeh interest, I just need to get rid of the unwanted pre-shadow. Again, all the glow is provided by the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f9d5928e-b5df-443e-a455-a7e9e7e2fcfe/wine+9.jpg Photography Blog - Bit Of Improv. - Make it stand out The reflected light was more distant, but effective enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19bae648-98e1-40df-bc96-3651c7369c03/wine+15.jpg Photography Blog - Bit Of Improv. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/7/em1x-arrival-out-of-the-blue monthly 0.5 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a20b8b8-9d03-4985-ae3a-2140a91db697/EM1.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Arrival Out Of The Blue Brings A Little Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9246a7e2-4d27-408b-bbd1-d4c5b7b760eb/EM1+1.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Arrival Out Of The Blue Brings A Little Happiness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d45d293-3e71-476f-93cd-7984626dcc79/EM1+2.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Arrival Out Of The Blue Brings A Little Happiness - Make it stand out Love this camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/73640bea-4370-475f-9f24-60549fe2dd1f/EM1+3.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Arrival Out Of The Blue Brings A Little Happiness - Make it stand out Dirty paint is a give away. Nothing there. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/6/4/the-war-horse-em1x-again monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e89d3105-1572-4f63-be04-df63f79f780d/EmptyName+125.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out Cropping is easy and powerful. 20mp is plenty if technique processing and glass are up to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c5f214c-0aea-4400-99db-4707d36ebbaa/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out Time after time, they get me what I see. ISO 6400 is clean and sharp.This is a notoriously poor location, something I have gone from loathing to looking forward to thanks to cameras like these and C1 processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4d4abbc-612e-40a9-93a8-edb7527514f8/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out I got used to shooting with a small, but super hand held sharp 600mm, then cropping into the equivalent of 2000mm with little issue (ball stitch/name level). The sports journalists often commented on the brightness, warmth and clarity of my images, especially my inside sports shots, a combination of the EM1x, the M43 lens advantage and processing. I used to joke it must have been my older, cheaper camera with the smaller sensor and “other brand’ processing - which they did not get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/894cfddb-50d3-4f3c-b208-339e2af9fd83/Elf+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out Mixed and low light levels, with silent shooting…..no problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3fba8b03-a1b8-4752-885e-f95de5ae7dce/art+project+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out The control panel is perfectly placed for either orientation, the already cluttered Mk2 needs another control panel, but the EM1x has a centrally placed one so it gets another nubbin. Sometimes when a grip is added, the controls are less responsive than the camera’s own. Not so when they are built in. Notice the button density at the Mk2’s base and lack of options on the grip. it even allows room for the screen to be shifted enough to make the eye piece larger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6823ea6e-986e-4d22-a34c-9cf2c180dfc3/art+project+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out Discreet dials, textured and well spaced buttons, nothing redundant, no clutter. Not even an auto or “art” option. Oh, another little thing. The eye cup is hard, something you are reminded of after a couple of hours of shooting, but unlike the Mk2’s they do not fall off. Industrial grade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/11dff0bd-137a-4e99-b742-f8bc3b5ca386/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out The pair of f2.8 zooms each on an EM1x cover the whole game. Some screen refresh weirdness in the background, but no other fall-out. These are the TV lights, but still very clean quality even when compared to the other photographers full frame cams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d24a7082-8e76-49be-96b1-d536cef10dee/MRC+art+project.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out Full frame look, from a M43 camera and Sigma lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c8fc6d66-14db-4f9a-a981-eb3fab7d70ec/EmptyName+136.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out I actually found it hard to find non-sport images taken with them, as I used a Mk2 or G9 for most week day jobs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1ef993ac-22ed-454b-8c83-f8eac2dcc446/S16+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Work Horse EM1x Again - Make it stand out A 300mm (150 f2.8) from the other end of the court. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/31/my-recent-past-in-retrospect-part-3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ef0d2d35-1bf0-4355-b764-7165f184930f/bikes+39.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out Insert me, vespa rear (facing backwards) and you have to idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/092d5360-8db4-4a06-b797-7bf3fc39a650/bikes+17.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out With a 9mm lens on a M43 camera, the perceived distance is elongated. At one point I may had actually touched a wheel and the riders in the shot above were only 3-6 inches away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bde3b603-e53f-4c94-9525-1d92f90bc7b7/bikes+10.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out This was the rider I may have contacted. The hands are about 2-3 inches from lens end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4e86bc3-583d-4a48-91d4-94dc8e8b6433/bikes+55.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7022b625-5965-4180-a0fe-95569324ecc9/bikes+38.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c382594-e637-48c9-b5d8-0009bd42a72e/bikes+47.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28d0ec73-200b-4217-b99e-f59e81b1e677/bikes+43.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect Part 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/30/some-mini-leica-magic monthly 0.5 2025-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e49da041-b78e-4cd0-9225-e4a4840ace90/20240525_Senior+Ball_socials_Tailrace+2.jpg Photography Blog - Some Mini Leica Magic - Make it stand out Lovely flare control, contrast and sharpness and I really do not care where I point it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3a88c034-4cc9-43fa-8969-55450d5717a7/20240525_Senior+Ball_socials_Tailrace+10.jpg Photography Blog - Some Mini Leica Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e53676d6-8ba4-4064-b0da-cd28385b703d/20240525_Senior+Ball_socials_Tailrace+8.jpg Photography Blog - Some Mini Leica Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9d4f03b6-82ea-4c03-b736-3f5e7a15cba1/20240525_Senior+Ball_socials_Tailrace+9.jpg Photography Blog - Some Mini Leica Magic - Make it stand out I particularly like the larger ring around the side. For comparison, I also tried the trusty 12-40 Olympus in the same spot and got a wall of white light, much as I expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f1730a0-a0bb-45cd-afcd-f391cc6add37/tech+3.jpg Photography Blog - Some Mini Leica Magic - Make it stand out Zero space, lots of things going on and point and hope focussing, no issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d3cfc60-623f-4506-a4f3-e26040a50b6f/bikes+16.jpg Photography Blog - Some Mini Leica Magic - Make it stand out Only inches from touching the handle bars. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/30/you-have-to-do-your-own-work monthly 0.5 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/246be62b-0305-4040-8709-2891e9c54a4e/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - You Have To Do Your Own Work. - Make it stand out Sometimes the players, tech and the location work it all out for you, but usually not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43bcd874-46d9-444f-9159-7803922f1a7c/MRC+36.jpg Photography Blog - You Have To Do Your Own Work. - Make it stand out When I started studio style shoots, I felt the freedom to working within a controllable space. As I worked, I became more and more aware of the power of less, which came in handy when big ideas failed to fit in small spaces. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/21/some-stuff-to-do-with-portraiture monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a980cbc2-c605-4070-80d0-b6a981b6cb8a/tetst+5.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out I forgot to put the two C-mount flash brackets in, but they fit fine. I can also add the RB-9, two flash units and controller, but they would probably be in their respective camera bags anyway. The heaviest bit of the kit is the Amaran power brick and 970 NP batts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/607ca510-749b-4433-8b1b-74962384a40a/tetst+6.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out The case is about the same volume as my Domke roller bag, just a different shape. I can now take my G9II small backpack setup (The case is about the same volume as my Domke roller, just a different shape). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec0493e0-5d7b-477c-847b-797fcf9b69e7/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9f990205-5f05-4995-a055-752778f37797/tetst+10.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out The cheapest one about 2m behind my model (meet Joe Black) with the Smallrig softbox above my head pointed down for some butterfly effect. Some texture, variable colour based on light wash and it is hanging straight and uncreased over the one above without even clamping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efd6f29c-3a82-40db-912e-5ef7bafd340e/tetst+9.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out This is the cloth quite close and fairly accurate to colour, That wonderful balance between slight texture and perfect consistency. I am tempted to go back and get the remains in the roll, because I think it could take a some gentle spray paint magic or a wrung out look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf5bc749-9bbe-4507-b513-51420dc8e6ff/tetst.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out This is the softness from a reversed brolly. These are Godox 42” in slightly warm white, which I find suits balls and other events well. The backdrop looks closer to its most desired colour here, catching more spill. I much prefer a slightly textured look than a block colour, but if needed I have my Manfrotto solid grey which can produce most colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fc6ffa17-bccb-4401-be6f-dc861d117974/MRC.jpg Photography Blog - Some Stuff To Do With Portraiture - Make it stand out The $350 Manfrotto is nice, but so is the $25 cloth. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/21/flash-and-the-exposure-triangle monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af0ec8b5-c2ad-49f5-8886-8c70b559f644/TCE+Ball+9.jpg Photography Blog - Flash And The (Other) Exposure Triangle. - Make it stand out This is an ambient only exposure, using the room lights and no flash. The shutter speed is just fast enough to avoid subject blur at the distance shot with a wide angle lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5f9fb3ee-4acd-4ecd-b2e5-89f10bc6e9c1/TCE+Ball+2.jpg Photography Blog - Flash And The (Other) Exposure Triangle. - Make it stand out This is the same space with ambient light capturing the background and flash capturing the foreground. In this case the flash was fired upwards with most coming off the ceiling and some bounced forward off a white card to help even out the coverage. Notice that the background is warmer looking than the more daylight balanced flash lit area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec5423b0-37df-4674-ae05-6bb493d4d7d2/20240510_Performance++Project+Wonder_Princess+Theatre.jpg Photography Blog - Flash And The (Other) Exposure Triangle. - Make it stand out In this image, the background is deliberately under exposed because there is nothing of great interest except the background pin lights (the table to the right is only just visible). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4622eb41-eb9a-4168-b6ae-32d75e44617b/TCE+Ball+99.jpg Photography Blog - Flash And The (Other) Exposure Triangle. - Make it stand out This image avoids too much dance movement blur by capturing the foreground shadowed subjects. These would otherwise have little exposure so would have been black silhouettes. The dancers under the lights in front of these girls would be at risk of blur, because they are better lit naturally and the shutter speed was only 1/100th, not fast enough to freeze motion. The laser on the right looks a little blurred at this shutter speed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/20/becoming-aware monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bc46232b-c948-4dcb-aa0b-323517a55b64/20240510_Performance++Project+Wonder_Princess+Theatre+229.jpg Photography Blog - Becoming Aware - Make it stand out A surprise recently at a school performance, a genuine aerialist in the faculty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34550297-28c8-46e1-b2fa-0d374762bcc2/St+Pats+footy+125.jpg Photography Blog - Becoming Aware - Make it stand out The second school is dominant in private school sport in the state’s north and mad for it being covered. This would have been a back-pager at the paper, just one of a hundred or so at the school, but the big difference is, few if any of the others would have been seen with the paper. It is entirely possible that the multiplying effects of the right people seeing more images relevant to themselves gives my shots more actual useful exposure than the odd shot in the paper with a mixed viewership. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/7/my-recent-past-in-retrospect-part-2 monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34413195-b49a-471c-91f4-71f514ab9fb4/agfest+1.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715496182593-YN4XELAE479FJ30QQA3T/wegman+4.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715496135049-YODG4PM80MHQI8RSOB0T/dismaissal+of+r61+2.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715496203933-GY2Z2J43BJ3OLJS8J8II/S26+Oliver+3.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715496141882-VQ47X5G3EWH6NIKY0V8V/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 2 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/28/bags-a-real-use-reality-check monthly 0.5 2024-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711694165560-CKQ5JW7AYKO6T1K5H72T/swim+19.jpg Photography Blog - Bags, A Real Use Reality Check https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711694170220-PMCZJ73F88K3CMJ8B6SH/swim+18.jpg Photography Blog - Bags, A Real Use Reality Check https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/9/a-revisit-and-fresh-expansion-of-my-horizons monthly 0.5 2024-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715249732081-ETMG9XTRQL6MZXA39UXT/St+Pats+footy.jpg Photography Blog - A Revisit And Fresh Expansion Of My Horizons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715249635192-7OWKLT9BCKGEYHL0QJZT/St+Pats+footy+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Revisit And Fresh Expansion Of My Horizons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715249683453-W73FUC13ZNZVAYKC472A/St+Pats+footy+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Revisit And Fresh Expansion Of My Horizons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715249728862-KZ7YJPNA6JOGIN4YHG2B/St+Pats+footy+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Revisit And Fresh Expansion Of My Horizons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715249683458-7MTKT30QU790UHQMUSQ5/St+Pats+footy+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Revisit And Fresh Expansion Of My Horizons https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/7/my-recent-past-in-retrospect-part-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715037153520-YS0CE39OU9RGNLF12B8B/Aidan+Woods.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715036936180-64TUMOQ4CV58OZ9E8AE3/Sophie+Allison.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715036929448-5V236W4K2QZRTB5DUX7G/George+Cook+1.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715037072639-2SDXSR157DEQ4FFN9PON/Archie+Hilton.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715037016494-RVLV2VYN3U3GGO1C989U/Erin+Ackerly.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715037016272-MEYJDRCV5X5D07HKAMMG/Erin+Ackerly+1.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/65a08785-625d-4383-a2fb-72a684fe3320/Tilly+Johnston+1.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 - Make it stand out Throw in the odd other angle for variety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715037355507-1UUWMP1APCCYCGYQHMMA/Addison+Frerk+1.jpg Photography Blog - 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My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 - Make it stand out My one national grade game (rare in Launceston as we do not have a state team, just a team that drops in occassionally). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038491389-66D4Q8DZOSZ8WVA8LI8J/*++ravail.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038433849-ARHOA73J56QWUISY65XG/wallam+mentor.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038362593-VM7ZTZ0TBF16TRL4WOD5/holmes.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038516536-VIBHWN6FPJ4NSVY2VPLO/*ward+stower.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038415536-FYIF8WQPGBIFGIACTCEI/hinchcliffe+%286%29+Dunkley.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038386429-4D55SRHM6FK66NLVGJ3S/hinchcliffe+dunley.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038462356-K01COTUH8DEAP09BAL5M/wallam+mentor+holmes+stower+1.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1715038493449-TMSKTDRII4CNN67DGG5K/*Garbin+kamo+nelson+doran.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b503eead-818b-4e87-bfc6-98e9e8383514/*.jpg Photography Blog - My Recent Past In Retrospect, Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/6/youre-going-to-need-a-bigger-bag- monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5dde07ba-22ae-45e6-993e-16bbe883d414/c+n+d+5.jpg Photography Blog - You're Going To Need A Bigger Bag .................. - Make it stand out The little guys are my favourite primes, the 17 and 45mm f1.8’s. The monsters behind are their full frame equivalents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c262285c-e4b0-4422-a206-89a82a985983/20240525_Senior+Ball_socials_Tailrace+8.jpg Photography Blog - You're Going To Need A Bigger Bag .................. - Make it stand out Some cool flare and almost ridiculously interesting results from a high ISO, high flare, underexposed and generally crappy situation, taken on an old G9, 9mm Leica straight into a light just off frame left and so close I could feel the heat. I could not see, but the camera and lens could with a little help from software. Do I need full frame? No. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/3/endings monthly 0.5 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/24f1fd1a-2316-452c-872c-f3a9e73bea81/c+n+d.jpg Photography Blog - Endings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d088dea-0f3f-4780-91e0-54185da08bca/c+n+d+3.jpg Photography Blog - Endings - Make it stand out Another interesting article about printer Michael Karman, by Gordon Parks a favourite blogger now also out of the scene. Interesting how much perceptions have changed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/53065775-3d54-48bd-92d5-4b00d4b690f3/c+n+d+4.jpg Photography Blog - Endings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59b40ce9-afeb-4055-a333-60bf7308e640/c+n+d+1.jpg Photography Blog - Endings - Make it stand out Sobering to think this woman just survived the German occupation, WW2 and will still have to face a decade of hardship. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/5/1/new-capture-1-on1-no-noise-and-on1-tack-sharp-software-comparison monthly 0.5 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec182c26-42f6-42ee-9e2a-93d5bd429a04/C1+orig.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out EM1 Mk2, 12-40 at 18mm, ISO 400 f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a90c9f42-67f1-4bf0-b95b-8ae385dfaa0c/C1.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out In tight with Capture 1, no adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/237744e1-90d5-4dc0-9a4b-a2cfb31f8012/C1+%2Bsh.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out Added sharpening, notice the bushes in the front planter and the rails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e842feb8-b6d4-4ea6-b4d3-3de110ca62c9/C1+NN.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out Now the same file with no adjustments over to ON1 No Noise 2024 as a DNG, auto in-out. There is detail in the sign, but the colour has shifted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ab3f0ff2-941a-4b5b-b127-7c2a0e1dc1e4/C1+TS.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out Again the same file with no adjustments over to ON1 Tack Sharp 2024 as a DNG, auto in-out. This time, look at the detail in the planter box.Same or more detail overall, slightly lighter and again colour shifted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/945c0ea6-7131-48f2-8923-a080c0a2c231/ELJFC+training+210.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out ISO 6400 underexposed, G9 Mk1 12-40 wide open at f2.8, C1 to No Noise (TIFF), then C1 again. This was a bad file, not actually submitted but used as a worst case scenario experiment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0da1b4fa-194b-46ef-8422-92c3286bf54c/ELJFC+training+223.jpg Photography Blog - New Capture 1, ON1 No Noise and ON1 Tack Sharp Software Comparison - Make it stand out Same again, but a better file. Not horrible and repeatable. Processing was C1, slight lift, then some Dehaze, over to No Noise, back and some colour added back in. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/30/beginner-mind-applied-to-a-video-blockage monthly 0.5 2024-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c199bf3-f2b6-48d0-b872-ee0f0d4e9190/video.jpg Photography Blog - Beginner Mind Applied To A Video Block - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/60feb0ae-9bf9-4cbe-93ba-9f55ebc97384/video+1.jpg Photography Blog - Beginner Mind Applied To A Video Block - Make it stand out This bag regularly annoys me. It always seems to hold less than smaller, simpler bags as well as the main zip sticks and it is uncomfortable to wear. It does however, seem to like this kit. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/12/concentrate-on-your-subject-not-the-process monthly 0.5 2024-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee659485-5493-4f61-a168-889fba11cece/Japan+triple+7.jpg Photography Blog - Concentrate On Your Subject, Not The Process. - Make it stand out “Fashion Victims”, Tokyo 2017 I need to be able to “see” things organically and be able to react. At the moment there is much planning, which is fine, but the planning is over-riding my reflexes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6275223f-f970-4e99-8d7e-8c0d3c041abb/kamakura+25.jpg Photography Blog - Concentrate On Your Subject, Not The Process. - Make it stand out It is what it is, you just need to see it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efe3f11f-5cb9-4dff-aaaf-21a34f00efff/kyoto+27.jpg Photography Blog - Concentrate On Your Subject, Not The Process. - Make it stand out “Space Invaders”, Kyoto 2019 Over eight trips to Japan, one lens, the little 17mm f1.8 Olympus has done the Lions share of the work. Plenty of lenses have been lugged over there, cameras to, but at the end of the day, I can show a strong body of work taken with the 17mm and any one of a several cameras. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/10/who-cares monthly 0.5 2024-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bd4f538a-01b5-4f59-afe0-7b04bb5f0cf5/MRC+32.jpg Photography Blog - Again, Who Cares? - Make it stand out People come in all shapes and sizes, but I wonder what “perfection” AI would make in the place of this image and would it be relevant anyway? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/082e4f51-232a-498d-b4c8-e17567e4f704/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Again, Who Cares? - Make it stand out Authenticity, reality, human history will matter, the background may change, but the people won’t. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/26/morning-walk monthly 0.5 2024-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d10ddd5a-02e5-4588-b706-68af238c51e6/walk.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out Arriving at our normal holiday walk destination, the local dog park, I scratched a long term itch, getting this forgotten place. Normally the graffiti in the background is in shadow, but I got lucky with some reflected morning light bouncing back onto it. A quarter of an hour thing at best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6bd64e9-ae20-4f96-a5da-043d94ecdd20/walk+1.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out Just along a bit and the bull-rushes are at that mid decay stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18d4b0c1-fc8a-445d-9267-772471b29bdd/walk+4.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out From there, the walk takes you through a lane surrounded by swamp on either side. With a dog dragging me, slippery footing and low light, I pushed it a little, getting about half sharp, but always got a shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1dad4944-8cb2-42ea-92de-ebf40ade6452/walk+6.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out Once in the park, views of the swamp and river are plentiful. Including the fence line shows the grasses still stuck to the wire from floods a couple of years a go. Hard to imaging the river was over my head at this point (it covered the road bridge in the top shot). We have had some weather down here over the year. About five years ago, two inches of snow fell for the first time in fifty years, breaking or bending many of the Tea trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eaa44a90-905a-45d4-b1d4-6642b265d3cf/walk+12.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out Backlit mist, river, trees. All you need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7ec59b71-0a9f-45a9-930d-1fba357f481d/walk+10.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out This gum has also been haunting me (joke; it’s possibly a “Ghost” Gum) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a9fea6a4-2a5c-48d5-a9bf-6296b8414402/walk+9.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out Second lap, about 650m each one and the mist was hanging on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/20e9989c-912f-4778-9bda-e7b1799a36dc/walk+14.jpg Photography Blog - Morning Walk - Make it stand out Then my girls going back to the car. Lucy on the left is my companion, always a bit tricky early on as the GSP half of her wants to hunt. Much calmer on the way back. Meg and Daisy walk down separately to take her “edge” off (Daisy’s that is). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/11/a-child-mind monthly 0.5 2024-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6bc8d9d3-0595-4794-96e6-02d3457a6806/Japan+triple+6.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty - Make it stand out Once fuelled by the need to create the perfect street image, i am now repulsed by some of my favourites. This file, probably my most intimate is an intrusion, a violation even. Did I get into the person’s life and share their world with the viewer? Possibly, but it was theft, not true sharing. Clever is often a street photography corner stone, but it is not a noble boast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097069677-OVIN8726Q3G4BEG1HZ31/untitled-1210236.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097078382-573PETJBCHR3OHAN2OFB/untitled-1170300.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097105087-QHUJZXTOEARQKDPP9BUF/untitled-020237+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097087301-T2TJUGTLW0J8J2E0234E/untitled-4201914.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097102159-0XIP2HMLVBE8JY49CUSX/untitled-010416.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097129612-MKP6RXSX6JDFGNYGKQHV/tokyo-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097175491-USCEWFSBHALC9D6V32QK/tokyo+summer+2-010366.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1714097129619-XT1POQIKAP3MSD39255Y/untitled-050424.jpg Photography Blog - Shoshin, Or Beginner Mind And Honesty https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/11/retrospectives monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff14dc4b-ab35-4e49-a8f4-be355f08747a/Mags.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Each month the wait would start over with Outdoor Photographer, Camera and Darkroom, Darkroom and Creative Camera Techniques (mouthful) later becoming Photo Techniques, Black and White Photographer from the U.K. and others. I have about 100 of them left over from probably 1000 total (and I had other hobbies). The price of some of these was $9.50au in 1995! That would be at least $30 now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b3b105a-16ed-4dba-84a7-08d14bd676b7/Mags+4.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out She did comment “that’s nice”, but I am not sure if she was talking about the picture, the subject matter, the magazine, the fact I was reading an old magazine and not looking at a phone. Any will do I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34002c23-b65e-497e-ba22-c3b88deff630/Mags+3.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Rarely seen in Outddor Photographer that mostly dealt with colour slide film users, the other mags are held up by a pillar or all things darkroom. I had three of the Meopta units, one 35mm colour mostly used as a mono diffuser, a 35mm mono condenser (sharper) and a medium format diffuser (more forgiving) with Schneider or Nikon lenses. A friend and “wise old head” liked these because they were solid Czech designs and once he trued them up they would not shift. All it brings back for me is a dark, hot, smelly darkroom and the eternal enemy dust, with the occasional success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/60a9c509-c349-48cf-ae60-ab2c9fc4fbb3/Mags+7.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out An ad for a Minolta scanner, I seem to remember Nikon and Minolta were the brands to get. People could and did retouch prints back then, but it came under the heading of painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7357e32a-c732-4e4e-a257-06d545e72c65/Mags+11.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Some spectacular glass and classic cameras. Still make me excited, even though I have had and relinquished some of these over the years. My wish list at the time would have been a pair of S2’s and a few primes. About the price of a new car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a339c9e-57c6-4521-9d36-1c3215c9c6c6/Mags+8.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out This is the type of image that would excite, but now seen as cute, maybe even flawed and hardly worth the effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1089a07-1155-47da-ab6f-c7246a3d52e3/Mags+5.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Interviews with master printers like Bob Korn and their images were a favourite as they show cased the ultimate “end of the line” gallery quality. Well printed and stored, these most likely still exist in all their true glory. The magazine could not reproduce the highlights of this image, but in the real print, they would sing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/67634410-9eee-4787-8b6b-8c8f6835cadd/Mags+1.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Sound wisdom, just flipped on its head now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2a3651e-e876-4b83-9fb7-6b91b7f825c3/Mags+2.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Masterworks made with much love and effort, but possibly copied by an iPhone and printed on a home printer now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/142909f6-058d-4c46-a958-bcb6a7930e7b/Mags+6.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out This guy shot the White House interior as an architectural photographer with 35mm Kodachrome in 1961! The images above were later work, but basically little had changed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e858ea5-a1c2-418c-9087-f17b21866579/Mags+9.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Images like these make the world a richer place by existing. The magazines helped give them thirty more years of life in my world and in a very small way, this post is giving some 30 more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fd8d2f7c-feca-44cc-bf0f-612b0f42aa2c/Mags+10.jpg Photography Blog - Retrospectives And Origins - Make it stand out Some are just down right haunting and I doubt could or would be taken like this now. People change as do tech and expectations. They move on. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/9/ai-is-a-selfish-beast monthly 0.5 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36f7a8ad-1bb8-436d-8b6a-20a8ca5d89e5/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - AI Is A Selfish Beast - Make it stand out With delusions of retaining a good film memory I process towards that, but I live also with the reality that this is not much like film at all. It does not have to be I guess, but film provided a good compass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27cfc36c-b060-4668-88ab-48f53a388cd5/underpass.jpg Photography Blog - AI Is A Selfish Beast - Make it stand out This is a real person in a real place attending a real event. Is any other version if this shot acceptable? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/9/full-frame-a-distraction-waste-of-money-or-good-move monthly 0.5 2024-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0243371e-36b8-4ccd-a638-ed0ccbdab6e7/Lumix+1.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, A Distraction, Waste Of Money Or A Good Move? - Make it stand out Makes my cinematographer senses vibrate, not that I get much chance with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7dd56197-e7f3-4e81-bd81-098be84fde80/Lumix.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, A Distraction, Waste Of Money Or A Good Move? - Make it stand out A neat kit and probably plenty for stills and video. My big issue is the size of the lenses. Taking two excludes another M43 camera and zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b34246b6-c02f-4f00-9cce-4eda46f9a210/Lumix+2.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, A Distraction, Waste Of Money Or A Good Move? - Make it stand out But this does more, does most of it more confidently (except in true darkness) and fits in a very small bag. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/30/a-challenge monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27cfc36c-b060-4668-88ab-48f53a388cd5/underpass.jpg Photography Blog - A Challenge - Make it stand out Even with an older m43 camera, ISO 1600 has lately become one of my base ISO settings, ISO 3200 not far behind. Both are used with little fear of image degradation and I get a little thrill out of producing more than decent ISO 12,800 files. EM1 mk2, 40-150 f2.8, ISO 1600 1/125th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b7ff5c1-e1fd-4013-8cb8-a41c22130ed8/underpass+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Challenge - Make it stand out Olympus 45mm f2.2 ISO 3200, 1/125th. Not sure why not 1.8, but still excellent quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3bffefc2-9f52-45cb-866c-5fdbc11dc183/underpass+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Challenge - Make it stand out ISO 1600 f1.7 Leica 15mm EM1 Mk2. This files was raised from a black background and it is clean and sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0c5da73-1deb-469b-a35d-3e372c7b14dd/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Challenge - Make it stand out This happened out of the corner of my eye as I was switching cameras (shoot one end with the 40-150, the other with the 12-40). I lifted framed and hit as one movement with little idea what I might get. The EM1x is faster than I am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db72fff6-dd08-44de-a9a1-32503c8e6868/300mm+12.jpg Photography Blog - A Challenge - Make it stand out It does not always take pro level gear to get the shot. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/1/getting-it-right monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7716c83a-942c-4e64-ae97-614632e35f68/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out This image has depth of field rules at work, but how would you describe them? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dce3ac50-5b29-413f-b571-5d7f5f7de5f3/bd+2.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out The focus point for this image was about at the broken-up bit of the top of the rock. This guaranteed that depth of field in the foreground was covered, the back would take care of itself. Even if your depth of field does not keep everything in focus, it is far more natural to have it taper off to soft blur in the background. This image is “landscape” sharp to about the second rock, then depth of field drops off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e14b87a-d67f-4182-85e0-a8dcb8db14e3/35mm.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1712200831671-XPGIWQJAS055FN620ILJ/35mm+2.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1712200839174-TK65NV3YL73N2BCCOPFN/35mm+1.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad01476f-3b5b-4907-96c0-6fb9ad7e4bf7/format+16.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out This image was taken with a 75mm lens at f1.8 on a M43 camera. Depth of field is basically the length of the phone, the subject about ten feet away. The background is the other side of the street, so relatively distant. Any less depth and the image could loose its meaning. This is the same depth of field as a full frame 75mm, but at double the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a1e6150-5170-4f89-bf84-0431af95515b/sample+1.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out The tiny little 45mm f1.8 has reach (90mm equivalent on full frame) and speed at f1.8, while still providing shallow enough depth to show a clearly cut out the main subject and retain enough depth for some context. A 90mm full frame lens would more dramatically drop the background out, but to what purpose? From a practical point of view, a clients point of view, there is such a thing as depth of field that is too shallow for their needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/70ca3c86-eb47-47be-a7eb-da44276973f6/bikes+16.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out The advantage of smaller formats, this image was taken on a 9mm lens near wide open (f2.8) and manually focussed at about one foot. The riders were only a few inches away. The bleachers in the background are almost sharp, but so is the foreground, which is harder to achieve! This is the same depth of field as a full frame 9mm, but acting as a less extreme full frame 18mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/166a726f-f2ce-4fb6-9d45-b9049239ff83/IRIX+2+6.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out Above, a lucky grab of a little bit of a 1cm long fly at T3 (f2.8) on a long full frame macro lens (150mm), shot lengthways. Artistically pleasant, this is a waste of pixels to a scientist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e4029f-ca1f-4942-999e-186c4d61c6b7/150+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out Another macro image deliberately taken to push shallow depth and focus accuracy to it’s limits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711528388837-F5GTXA6ZSUTNF7JP1TIO/swim+4.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out This image was taken with a relatively long lens (300mm on a M43 camera) at f4. Because the subject was quite close and the shot was taken low, the background is quite blurred, but even the shoulder is a little soft. The aperture of f4 would normally be considered a semi-wide aperture, but the long lens and close subject have exaggerated it’s effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644871312-8N3GN2YPG8IRXSQH3OAP/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out This image was taken with the same lens and aperture, but because all the boats are relatively close to each other and far from me, they look similarly in focus at first glance. There is focus plane separation (shallow depth of field), but it is not exaggerated making the front crew blend with the ones behind. The official in the background is probably 50 meters behind the front boat, but still closer to it than I am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744010053-1N5BN649IZEUAGR6MOM9/swim+24.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out This image was shot wide open at f1.8 with a 25mm on a M43 camera. The lens is relatively wide compared to a full frame 50mm, the sensor increasing its magnification to match, but all the other elements (nearness of the subject’s nose, relative to her eyes) are enough for obvious shallow depth of field. If all else was the same with the full frame 50mm, the very front of the nose would be sharp but not much else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10bbb99d-73f2-4587-b26a-3ada0abbe800/bd.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out A long lens, wide aperture, relatively close shooting distance and relatively greater distance to the background have all the elements needed to “cut out” the subject. Notice that even the relatively close foreground flower is soft, but the one further away behind (bottom right) is less so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/888b14aa-8262-489a-9cc5-cd03e8e452b3/EC+7.jpg Photography Blog - Getting It Right. Depth Of Field And Apertures. - Make it stand out I forget the specifics, but I know this was a M43 camera, so a smaller sensor, a 12-60 kit lens, probably at about 14-17mm and f5.6. Focus was likely on the greyish bush or fence post in the middle distance or maybe a little further back. In full frame this would need a 35mm at f11 for a similar result as the longer lens (with same angle of view) would reduce real depth of field. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/1/torture-test monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/991a5f7e-e69b-4bd2-945c-bf29c7cacd64/swim+34.jpg Photography Blog - Torture Test - Make it stand out The file. Pen F at ISO 12,800, slightly under exposed with an ancient F series Olympus 25mm half frame at f8. The camera is a good test as it is not my best low light performer, but still gets use. The lens was on it and I know it is sharp enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/80f96daa-2e88-4f75-a137-3eebfe44e6c2/unedited.jpg Photography Blog - Torture Test - Make it stand out Bit grim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/06a212be-b10e-4102-9d93-406e625dffbb/C1.jpg Photography Blog - Torture Test - Make it stand out Capture 1 on its own did ok. This is amazing compared to wrestling with Lightroom a few years ago (probably the base file is actually). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce61b87b-b3b6-40ad-abe7-06f790e923ca/on1+22.jpg Photography Blog - Torture Test - Make it stand out ON1 2022. I used to send a semi processed TIFF over, but for fairness, I went for a DNG. Good as expected, especially in sharpness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/abf20bdc-7fa5-4bb4-a4c7-9afeb22bfaa6/on1.jpg Photography Blog - Torture Test - Make it stand out ON1 2024. A little fake looking but clean and sharp. I could add some saturation etc, but looking at it is slightly duller than the original, where the other two are a little more saturated. Keep in mind also, this is a bad file and cropped heavily. I get the feeling the new version will “make it so” regardless of the original, making up lost detail (using AI?), if needed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/4/1/just-a-moment-a-better-anamorphic-test monthly 0.5 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0cb7941a-9d72-4c64-ac34-7beb0fa64451/Timeline+1_01_00_03_37.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out Oh yuck. What a mess of distracting and contrast robbing flare streaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3bb384ff-c68b-4c7e-8093-72596c29e506/ana+no+name+flare.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out Same no name filter (previously miss-identified as a Neewer), camera and lens, better light control. The streaks are strong, the other flares quite well behaved. The tapering off of the flares is nice. The light point is odd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/554b831d-a16e-43e7-9a23-0c544a4e0c31/ana+nameless+dirty.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out The '“dirty” version with a Neewer 1/8 mist, about a 1/4 compared to the K&F I have. Kinda like this one more, kinda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e5aaf342-88e5-4bcc-a6dc-f6cdbe5f0812/ana+Blue+moment.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out The Moment blue (there, told you) cine streak. Natural colour seems better, the streak more elegant, the effect less distracting. Cool purplish blue and subtle enough that I would use this filter for more. I feel the right balance for me is an occasional response to a strong point light, nothing more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/38bcdb07-6fdc-488c-9c00-cfea8c12309b/ana+gold+moment+white+light.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out The gold cine streak. Interesting how the cold light has created a mixed effect. When I tried this with a warm light, it was true gold, but the blue above basically failed to fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4489a555-8d04-4d63-8754-495aa38696ec/ana+gold+moment+dirty.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out The gold, but “dirty” with the milder 1/8 K&F mist filter. I am going to guess that consistent flare blob is the lens. The mist filters take away the hardness of the light blob and make the streaks smoother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afb92f45-fc2b-4b8c-8680-dbfd5446660b/ana+blue+moment+angled.jpg Photography Blog - Just a Moment, A Better Anamorphic Test - Make it stand out The advantage of filters is they can also be angled, or even rotated while filming. It is even possible to mount both the gold and blue and make a miss-matched cross effect. Flare blob moved. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/30/s5ii-success monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cad83df6-960e-4a08-9626-26b6e9b2f51c/EL+outdoor+orientation+28.jpg Photography Blog - S5II Success. - Make it stand out See-shoot is how I work in these situations and this combination felt natural, definitely more sure footed than the G9.1 I would usually use. I bought the S5II for stills and video, knowing it would do both a little better than the S5 Mk1, but not sure by how much. Looks good. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/29/eat-you-fill monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/326830ca-fcb7-4d04-9250-e04118d3ed52/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - Eat Your Fill - Make it stand out This image, taken on a trip to Melbourne just after COVID, came on a day where the light, possibly the freedom, but definately the easy load of a single camera and 17mm lens, put me in a zone. As I shot, as we all do, images pre-formed in my mind, images that are a now interpretation of a past influence, translated and made my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/74cd3dcf-fd97-46ac-a73f-5d106e60cb0f/Harry-Gruyaert-Boom-Belgium-1988.jpg Photography Blog - Eat Your Fill - Make it stand out The colours of this Harry Gruyaert shot and the one below with the detachment of both might have contributed, maybe others, maybe none, but either way, these are the seminal images that helped define my eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9f6cffe4-6d69-4609-83f4-a2dc6167dc6c/PF140847.jpg Photography Blog - Eat Your Fill - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08bb405b-4771-49d2-b5fa-f691bbe4e5eb/EL+Playground+and+Easter+hunt+141.jpg Photography Blog - Eat Your Fill - Make it stand out Even shots taken for record keeping will have echoes of past successes or favourites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/879dc86f-f49b-41b8-8734-8b47c2c2f8f9/2180de72-fb3b-492c-9696-f2139b3c323d.jpg Photography Blog - Eat Your Fill - Make it stand out An old favourite and reminder of gentler times, this William Eggleston image haunts me (although this version pails in comparison to the print I have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d6b5887-b6f3-41ad-9e09-fdabb95d2f8a/Hagi_frame_vertical_4.jpg Photography Blog - Eat Your Fill - Make it stand out As does this by Sam Abell. Funny how recurring themes emerge in retrospect. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/30/some-more-software-examples monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb93f16e-d36d-4937-ae82-2e28214f3a14/japan+9.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples - Make it stand out The EM5 sensor had a special look in strong light. Almost film-like it held highlights gently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744010053-1N5BN649IZEUAGR6MOM9/swim+24.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744043216-ACHNZ0242WG4VARF6276/swim+25.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744046052-L7SYESIL09GVDL9R94AP/swim+22.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744081397-V60Z5K23QIUOUKSWZZOB/swim+23.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744081399-5HX4646GQSNFN0COIX94/swim+20.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744105769-QJE15Q92Z4BT91OMRX5A/swim+21.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/562b4c24-6b1a-49f7-920a-78643d4b56dd/swim+26.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples - Make it stand out I must admit, I still prefer the older non-phase detect sensors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744263168-64PKA76M432QYHWPIZNJ/swim+28.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1711744268477-FNP1L1TFKVDANZT57AJO/swim+27.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Software Examples https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/29/another-frustrating-video monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c8558f9-55f5-4ad0-9554-57250c0a9264/ff+32.jpg Photography Blog - Another Frustrating Video, More Push Back - Make it stand out This was shot with a 9mm lens on a M43 camera at about f4. It has shallow depth of field due to its closeness to the subject (about 2”), but deeper depth than a longer lens because of stretched perspective and less magnification (super wide lens). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e8d3560-e6a2-4a0b-a24c-214cbd20e8a1/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+18.jpg Photography Blog - Another Frustrating Video, More Push Back - Make it stand out Compression, a small aperture (which is a big number) with resulting deep depth of field and careful focus, slightly forward of middle, caught this image of 80 odd feet of skate park jumps and walls, all with a long lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/989dc496-0d9a-4514-b0b7-1940e6baa275/35+test+2+4.jpg Photography Blog - Another Frustrating Video, More Push Back - Make it stand out The science is in terms like shallow depth, wide aperture, compression, close focus, thin plane of focus. Bokeh is a subjective term for the “prettiness” of the blurring. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/27/and-the-winner-is-software monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf58cd88-2a66-415d-a575-9841bb224a07/swim+6.jpg Photography Blog - And The Winner Is............ Software. - Make it stand out A few years ago I would have felt a little ill if shooting required living in high ISO land for a whole day, especially in the mixed light soup the local public baths throw at me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf3b5afe-6f25-4184-8d42-6b268fdfc1c5/swim+4.jpg Photography Blog - And The Winner Is............ Software. - Make it stand out Stretching the friendship by wielding a 600mm equivalent hand held at close quarters, as well as being forced to use ISO 3200 to 6400 with a small sensor camera for hand held movement would have been pointless a short while ago and sure the lens is super sharp and the sensor punches well above its size, but software made the rendered fingerprint on the goggle probably hold up in court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/26b19dd2-5ef7-4c54-8be8-c04c02280777/swim+16.jpg Photography Blog - And The Winner Is............ Software. - Make it stand out This was a snapshot in the purest sense even showing some movement blur, but good enough for most uses. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/25/the-jumpin-jack-jumpers monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87975d3b-8e67-4145-ae92-4db232f52a1f/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Jumpin' JackJumpers. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fc819005-d44c-4376-a062-d7020083cc22/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Jumpin' JackJumpers. - Make it stand out I covered three games in my time with the paper, all a blast and easy on the difficulty scale. Good light, good action and high skills make for easy shots. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/24/update-update monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4273fb4-9ef2-4c18-bbdf-4ed481b057d7/NH+Bikes+7.jpg Photography Blog - Update, Update - Make it stand out Good days ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/691dfdff-2e90-4ee9-9f61-666a8375c87d/NH+Bikes+4.jpg Photography Blog - Update, Update - Make it stand out Shot at ISO 1600 in low light. This is really now my ISO 400 equivalent of a few years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf015702-d832-4d59-a488-25e7ff6a5587/NH+Bikes+5.jpg Photography Blog - Update, Update - Make it stand out Closeup reveals a slight focus miss, but little noise and good sharpness. No noise reduction or sharpening applied to this EM1x file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d98143b5-f0db-4ab4-be7f-d0b6d1665384/NH+Bikes+10.jpg Photography Blog - Update, Update - Make it stand out The layers mask chose the front wheel and leg as the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44593add-bc6f-42b5-9db3-df4f8cdaa596/NH+Bikes+2.jpg Photography Blog - Update, Update - Make it stand out Shadows lifted, highlights gently recovered from pure white, but no colour shift. My usual process here would be to lift exposure, recover highlights, then add a little Dehaze if needed. Colour would then be dealt with if it shifted. Two less steps in this file. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/23/nikon-and-red-super-power-or-too-late monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b75b5703-894f-4271-9b8b-33176657e44e/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Nikon And Red, Super Power Or Too Late - Make it stand out Filler image, because I have nothing else relevant. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/22/t48gr4bzxdaoro9y9vd1hb8idxht38 monthly 0.5 2024-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87975d3b-8e67-4145-ae92-4db232f52a1f/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+8.jpg Photography Blog - LUTs, Creative Conformity And Going Rogue - Make it stand out An ideal location to shoot in manual and batch process, but only as a start. Every image needed its own issues corrected, depending on subject angle, lighting and cropping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/469fe277-bed2-40e1-8e6f-c8391d9f5939/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+54.jpg Photography Blog - LUTs, Creative Conformity And Going Rogue - Make it stand out This is apparently “correct” according to Capture 1. For my taste, I like it a little brighter and warmer, but who is to say, other than you for your work, what is right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9572c9ba-c3bc-4467-8c19-fad8a20f38aa/swimming+16.jpg Photography Blog - LUTs, Creative Conformity And Going Rogue - Make it stand out Why not go for crisp, rich and contrasty? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/13/shining-a-light monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c4f22b1-8dfd-4b3f-bbc8-e6c9a5d4be89/mods+5.jpg Photography Blog - Shining A Light - Make it stand out Big and small, these are both easy to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/169f7d65-9d28-4c1c-ac53-9d70cafd91be/3754-4_1.jpg Photography Blog - Shining A Light - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc1c7efd-9722-467e-8625-47c20b7de74e/3754-6.jpg Photography Blog - Shining A Light - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/13/yes-but-can-they-work-as-a-team monthly 0.5 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f6c408a-0162-4a0e-8684-0bb66e733459/x+as+shot+1.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out Warm, but not to an extreme level. Not ugly or even unattractive, just warm. This tends to fill in depth and is usually more attractive to most viewers, but can “muddy” up. I used the same settings for all three lenses starting with the 35mm and thanks to its warmth, the exposure for the other two looked just a hair hotter. The more pleasing Bokeh may be due to slightly stronger chromatic aberration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/75da1c2d-1295-4d61-a334-1a92d578c29e/x+as+shot+3.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out Cool to magenta. To me, this is the natural look of this sensor, so the 35mm above on a warmer one like the GH6 or S5II would look. Positively “retro-organic”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af99815c-f07c-4c82-9334-bbdd01e3503a/x+as+shot+5.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out Neutral to cool, very close to the 50mm. Slightly contrastier, but no sharper and thanks to the extreme nature of the lens, it is usually up against it in other ways. Wide open at T3 it is sharp enough, but it hardly matters as very little is actually in focus (I had to bracket my shots to get the front half of the doll sharp as the peaking was indicating all good, but was actually getting the side and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d004f34d-88d9-4bae-9989-95f8498417b5/x+normalised+5.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out T3 at minimum focus (these heads are about 1cm across). There are razor blades in there somewhere, but a lot of cotton wool to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4b87427e-b37d-48a2-bdf0-f4fdeaa1afe3/x+normalised+7.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out The 35mm basically left alone, because on this cool-ish sensor it seems pretty right. I love the background rendering of this lens, very natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb0f754f-2c9f-46e4-99e2-cff1e0fefb22/x+normalised+8.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out The 50mm warmed slightly to match, looking just a hair more contrasty, or maybe it is Bokeh “snap”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/26e8552c-31ce-4a71-aa9b-bb34ef0be3fb/x+normalised+10.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out They pretty much match with a very slight bit of work and could even better with consistent practices. Bokeh seems to be in the same school of smooth-blobby, the 50 and 150 very close. As is sometimes the case, the two sharper and contrastier lenses seem to have busier Bokeh, or it might be a perspective/magnification thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b39fda4c-6417-4791-a444-18b5c344175c/S5+wb+3.jpg Photography Blog - Yes, But Can They Work As A Team? - Make it stand out IRIX at T5.6. Fixing that white balance issue made processing this file very natural. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/13/a-couple-of-neglected-lenses-and-a-surprise-uncovered monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6e8dfbbc-87e5-4373-9f29-f18089fbe2ef/30+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out The Bokeh is very nice and it is sharp wide open, even off centre. There is a “big-ness” to the files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a64dbbf-0b8a-4533-a74e-875da615840f/30+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out In cinema format it looks suitably…..cinematic. This is probably my main M43 video interview lens, or maybe the Sirui. Nice to have options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31634924-138e-4313-bb66-804770e77d13/30+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out A very busy scene, handled as well as any lens I have outside of my cinema glass. The colour out of the Sigma is a little cinematic, meaning a little muted and slightly flat. Handy for a lens used in strong and contrary light and for video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a240a8c9-89c1-4526-9ff8-38b65bac80dc/S5+wb+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out The IRIX 150 and S5 produce interesting files. I struggled with this file, but more about that below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00719444-700b-47ad-8b0f-671c26f0111d/S5.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out Flash filled and normally exposed, this is the worst, but many more were bluish and slightly over exposed. The green fence behind did effect some files, but nothing I would not normally deal with quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e51efe73-4ce9-4dca-82df-262360add228/S5+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out They warm up ok, but all needed something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/88e77a0a-0e28-4164-bcb2-90d12f9ed382/S5+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out This was what most looked like. I have the white balance shifted to blue/green to combat I think the 35mm T2 7Art lens which is much warmer than the 50mm, but these are RAW files, white balance settings should not affect them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b844ba28-800b-45b0-993d-f4bc8e70cd1b/S5+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out Warmed up to more what my eyes see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96a20128-b4fa-4047-94e2-89c796ef4df8/S5+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out An Olympus version, untouched. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/15328d8f-3abb-4b27-95e5-02a80aa7c829/S5+wb+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out As set. Oddly murky-cold whites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c61cef3-173e-4f67-a9d9-cd9481d058a7/S5+wb.jpg Photography Blog - A Couple Of Neglected Lenses And A Surprise Uncovered - Make it stand out Back to zero and the whites are closer to normal (got to love the applied science here). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/12/big-water monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213565705-PMSRR38MVIWK1P84P3X7/tc+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213571264-FCCLH5PLWNERXSCS8PT7/tc+test+3.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213619031-NAQUFL50HXXUPELCWF34/tc+test+4.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213633538-F62BTAK6B5UUVVB13MFE/tc+test+5.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213642412-VMXVVFUN71R83KDCKYRZ/tc+test+6.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213662441-LLBYH43YI525XXDFV9ME/tc+test+7.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213689434-JHUDACVV0GIZ7VTXTMAA/tc+test+9.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213670723-SMQEU4QNE20UAPUANRQS/tc+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213694437-29KW6ZZYAA877KVND1KB/tc+test+10.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213724128-FUVIQ72QGVDRX2KICKXO/tc+test+11.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213725915-982P1SA3VMGG2XB4HXUI/tc+test.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710213745335-9FC2QN6PEKDYQ5Y8S3LK/tc+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644613099-4FH2KPUDR99RUK16FDW4/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644617321-0PZ219E5E0COV799CP5Z/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644749338-NQBLM235RZMIGYEVIV3Y/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644749452-BDYC8RYTTS4VIDHMILA5/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644666285-OAHQSYWU6JYZEODGGODM/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644672467-SFVZCIXIZ4KRG79EOD97/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644820650-XJH9PT6CVBMFLMFV3CHO/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644834089-I4P4MW63JJ3LIDQD64NA/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644853735-9EX8Y1CUB3E6UD377YI6/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710644871312-8N3GN2YPG8IRXSQH3OAP/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710645480335-OM76CTEHIZZIVEGRGBIP/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1710645482038-4WG15LFBPAWFFSUQ0T9C/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Big Water, Big Lens https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/10/clutter-casualties-and-catastrophe monthly 0.5 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/141d983a-47d1-4d1c-8a38-5628c6cd493a/wear+4.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out Both of these are from the same day, same Domke bag clip many years ago and from then on, I tape the clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62783b84-3dcb-4bb6-90dd-52872b091036/wear+5.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out Bit of a shock. I had also forgotten this until using the camera for the above shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8cdc6e14-af5c-44f9-a5af-a5e687a0873c/wear+7.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out Nasty, but not terminal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6308384-4507-4deb-93b1-263eae8cd5d7/wear+3.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out Not sure when these happened, but they all came at the same time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/caa0cc1d-a221-4c2d-9555-0a9159fa92d1/wear.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out The hood tells the story, but respect little one, respect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5106908c-d1a6-4cd3-b5a2-668308d632fc/wear+6.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out My heavily used 75mm is grubby and this recent chip is saddening, but metal takes pain (and paint) gracefully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62a8e7e6-381e-4e93-8c2b-6900f8ae60bc/wear+2.jpg Photography Blog - Clutter, Casualties and Other Catastrophes - Make it stand out Not sure which bag it was (possibly a stray lens floating around in my large Neewer backpack), but some serious rubbing wear happened to this lens over a short period. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/11/the-three-legged-friend monthly 0.5 2024-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ba3c2b8-0463-4149-8ba7-a1c456a0478f/tripods+5.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Three Legged Friend? - Make it stand out You could do worse as a thirty year investment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f0864dc-3f78-4a16-99f9-cdc31b703a8f/tripods+1.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Three Legged Friend? - Make it stand out The little Gitzo in front, the only bit of Gitzo I am springing for, was a bargain clearance. The Promaster, a generic head found in a dozen different ranges, is a decent size and mechanically sound (the dual tension knobs are annoying). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/02318f72-cd6c-438e-b866-e64168736044/tripods+3.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Three Legged Friend? - Make it stand out This is all you need for most things and hard to find a more sturdy, or simpler head design. It only takes about five turns to secure the camera. Even the vertical orientation for stills is a matter of turning the camera on the head. If I know I am only doing stills, the little Gitzo ball works also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/581bfbec-a8e7-4293-ab45-4594a064d527/tripods+2.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Three Legged Friend? - Make it stand out “Big Bertha” is in reality what I would call a medium-light weight in the old days. At the base of the centre column is a carabiner strong enough to take most bags. 5kg tripod anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a98572d-5aa4-4720-9994-74542f41cca0/tripods+4.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Three Legged Friend? - Make it stand out Super short and heavy for it, but hard to find anything more steady. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/9/international-women-universal-language monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f2ee48d8-d051-43cd-8913-6a4c113525aa/Womens+Day+1.jpg Photography Blog - International Women, Universal Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/174c728f-9410-4a68-8f8a-0194630837c3/Womens+Day+4.jpg Photography Blog - International Women, Universal Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18f8246e-72ac-467d-b1a3-be1c2131dc9a/Womens+Day.jpg Photography Blog - International Women, Universal Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2466cc7-dfa8-4505-be47-29ead0b275d5/Womens+Day+5.jpg Photography Blog - International Women, Universal Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/37332474-1444-479b-a2e6-4d476f14cbd8/Womens+Day+3.jpg Photography Blog - International Women, Universal Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6b14bc7-0283-468d-a8e0-4c68b505e997/Womens+Day+2.jpg Photography Blog - International Women, Universal Language - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/9/speed-gauge monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f1730a0-a0bb-45cd-afcd-f391cc6add37/tech+3.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out “Fluid” at 1/15th of a second gives you that classic shower of sparks. Parents avert your eyes, but it is of course not as bad as it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b1706d1-6151-4ce8-8f84-aeb35ab809b4/tech+1.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out Busier and more aggressive looking 1/125th is the fine balance between blurred movement and frozen action. “Sparky” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e2d24a44-38e5-4b6d-b83c-f5961cb218f3/tech+8.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out Times it by ten and you get a droplet like look instead. Feels more “molten”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/53b949d1-4439-410a-bbfd-e1cec9f3cc8f/tech+4.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out The business end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/202a0633-a1fb-46af-868d-1e843abd78dd/tech+7.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out With high speed angle-grinding 1/1500th almost arrests the sparks. The sparks are fine and detailed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/49fb6df8-f94b-44ac-b2f1-7f85db80c5dc/tech+5.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out Dropping it by half to 1/750th is more action packed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4ffb05ec-7b9e-4702-a9fb-de8e6324cf58/tech+6.jpg Photography Blog - Speed Gauge - Make it stand out But 1/60th gives you that stream of fire look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/7/stills-and-video-can-one-creator-use-both-together monthly 0.5 2024-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a7a95cc4-e1a4-49bb-8cc8-2920c79f82cc/video+9.jpg Photography Blog - Stills And Video. 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Can One Creator Use Both Together? - Make it stand out Even a 20mm failed to bet more than three quarters of the room. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/7/some-things-to-ponder monthly 0.5 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ab1bcd0b-76db-4f16-afbf-ef77c3944567/mods+12.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? - Make it stand out A tight shot showing all the hallmarks of modern photography and videography (except it is not soft or “glowy” enough”). A longish lens (85mm) a wide aperture (f2.8) and single subject focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709761189481-T86EQVXI2BCH9LQFHE6H/mods+18.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709761193051-4EFW66BC4RIYU31EW9NA/mods+19.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709762844572-FBQ1FCRSY125IW625E2J/mods+22.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4e139a67-d214-465d-a956-80ba503a366f/mods+11.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? - Make it stand out Simply by getting closer with a wider lens (30mm), the subject becomes more dynamic, more animated and the viewer connects with their perceived closeness. The environment becomes an equal player, not a blurred-out backdrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f4f102fb-7b04-4973-b246-198519d67359/mods+14.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? - Make it stand out This shot was taken with a 30mm (15mm on M43) at f4 (f2 in M43) and has more cinematic elements. There is more scene, more interplay, the perspective looks more natural and the “blocking” is inclusive. It is tougher to get a decent still because of the many elements, let alone a superior moving shot, but tougher is often better when you pull it off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709761479857-206MYPM6EMF4LNVQVTHL/mods+20.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709761430630-KC0O2XC87AV4OBBRL7JK/mods+15.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709761435092-RRS8R801IKJ4M3WYMZOM/mods+16.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709761680510-4OP1WHVIBWM7KJJWAAO7/mods+21.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/320a6a10-87cb-438e-914e-9d92ccd804d3/mods+17.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? - Make it stand out The same interaction with a long lens is static, boring, detached, a detail shot only and any attempt to move is telegraphed tenfold. Sound from the subjects if used is known to be trick of the tech, not a natural occurance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2148eb6f-602e-4fc2-97eb-54ea6b5ee3a2/1961-yojimbo.jpg Photography Blog - Are We Being "Cinematic" Or Just "On Trend"? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/6/some-video-profile-and-filter-tests monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/341a7bb9-c690-4534-aec7-bbc2546a73b6/Neewer+filter+Flat.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out S5 with cropped 35 T2 Spectrum wide open, Flat 1080 with Neewer 1/8 mist filter and a very light grade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87561020-e577-4153-b2a9-b4a0a4d2e2e1/Flat+no+filter.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out Same, no filter. With the filter the background does look a little softer and Meg gets a bit of Netflix magic. Highlights were also nicely controlled and there is a slight warmth added. A good use would be to shoot with a slightly smaller and safer aperture (T2.8-4) and use the filter to add background softening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0ddd1948-e9fa-4c39-9eaa-81d25ce2e6d0/Flat+stronger+grade.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out A stronger grade for Flat, closer to Cine-V, but with a lot more options. I do not think I would ever use Cine-V over it as the extra headroom is worth the grading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d97b61e-840e-42c2-aca9-4419a62f5981/VLog+grade+manual.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out My grade by eye of Vlog. Lots of headroom, but I need to apply a LUT I think as it is much harder to get your base line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cbf94f7a-8706-4309-8844-53af772ac31d/Cine-V+no+grade.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out Cine-V SOOC and you do not want to grade this much as it simply does not respond. It looks a little too hard for me and the lack of grading potential just feels very jpeg-y to me. Maybe a dark and gloomy projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad5ac0ef-c8a8-4ed2-bc6c-52a2ed92703e/VLog+stronger+grade.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out Pushing a bit harder with the Vlog file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad2b81fa-37ca-419a-b4fc-2b77ac8fa6aa/VLog+ungraded.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out The starting Vlog file. I will admit to needing some practice exposing Vlog and I think I need to expose for the highlights more. The Lift, Gamma and Gain sliders in DaVinci are obviously calibrated for this type of profile, because they had full range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a5986847-ff39-4e54-acf5-aa26c41befd6/Flat+contrasty.jpg Photography Blog - Some Video Profile And Filter Tests - Make it stand out Flat, more contrasty grade. Yep Flat it is. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/6/depth-of-field-example monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d7ba2900-eeb2-4fbc-8ed8-dcc289773ae0/school.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth Of Field Example. - Make it stand out 45mm f1.8 wide open. There is a hint of depth “snap”, but it is not the hero of the shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2460ba34-c786-4f86-99b4-d9834b1dd07a/school+1.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth Of Field Example. - Make it stand out Taken a few seconds later with the same settings, the second girl is in focus and the nearer one slightly out. The focus plane is not exaggerated so the image remains harmonious, it is clear only if enlarged or inspected closely, but it is there. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/6/so-what-is-my-perfect-video-kit monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1a605888-fd72-422d-9a55-4e608fb00e0d/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+15.jpg Photography Blog - So, What Is My Perfect Video Kit? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/7/motivation monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b87e8d28-573e-4a6a-bc2f-18f3b8c8f7b0/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+9.jpg Photography Blog - Motivation - Make it stand out Even without a ball, there is context, drama and focus to this image. Most things make themselves known in the real world, making the real world from scratch is another matter. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/5/some-light-mods-i-had-forgotten-about monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78d6890c-87ce-48fe-8590-eb4260616401/mods+8.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light Mods I Had Forgotten About - Make it stand out I did have to watch a video, but when my suspicions were confirmed, it only took a moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6ae4212-c046-458c-93bc-56d8a4838bee/mods+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light Mods I Had Forgotten About - Make it stand out They handily have 4 red dots that line up with 4 red spine ends (ignore the arrows). Simple right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dfea9f9b-7607-4091-9f07-21c12614aca4/mods+2.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light Mods I Had Forgotten About - Make it stand out Problem is, there are 4 red dots inside also and they don’t line up! I found that out by putting three in using the rear spots and the last one using the inside ones. If you get these in first, making sure you have not trapped too many other spines in the wrong place, then it all goes together super quick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86cfcfee-0430-44b0-a108-184541829c94/mods+6.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light Mods I Had Forgotten About - Make it stand out Solid, quick and reliable. I have a cheap Art DNA version of this that has nice light, but is falling apart already thanks to weak spine and feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/304682fa-3c8b-43e4-b104-4cd2df7e80d6/mods+4.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light Mods I Had Forgotten About - Make it stand out The big difference is the end size. The SE is what I would call a medium modifier, the Ra-D55 is a small one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c4f22b1-8dfd-4b3f-bbc8-e6c9a5d4be89/mods+5.jpg Photography Blog - Some Light Mods I Had Forgotten About - Make it stand out Mini-me and mega-me. Odd thing is, they weigh about the same which I put down to the Smallrig’s quality. The Art DNA is well enough made for the price (very cheap, before it turned up for free!). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/5/a-unique-eye monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95d86f39-b565-401a-b8c7-cf654c47da43/bees+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f2d4eee-908e-48fc-ac12-b0ebb5bceefa/bees+11.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d24a08c-8b75-4697-bbaa-6876fd5d11e1/bees.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out The camera has given her a painterly effect here, something I could add nothing to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc6b04df-f51f-46aa-b8e1-219259766f5e/bees+12.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out Some shots are obvious destination shots, but well executed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1bd5c43f-ff84-4391-bfb1-c780d0bff37f/bees+13.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out Others are the sorts of things non-photographers tend to walk past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96db039f-f669-4627-9511-4e7ce4902c95/bees+14.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out Some are also technically risky, but are tackled with a photographic brain far deeper than the “gear” would suggest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c178dd5e-d045-4bea-8e0e-3610874e8197/bees+9.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709614373489-9SF5I12X3I5TH8Q5QSKS/bees+8.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709614450577-9VEWWOF31XSUBDQX0FOT/bees+15.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709614420481-M7G36C8QK7JRA65S6UMZ/bees+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709614400850-ABUT9XQRXAHVOTVHVLLH/bees+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Unique Eye https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/4/reasons-not-to-buy-a-panasonic-s5-in-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f4f83e8-c3cd-4c8c-9690-ef9e591c874d/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+108.jpg Photography Blog - Reasons Not To Buy A Panasonic S5 In 2024 (But I Almost Did Anyway) - Make it stand out Sport, S5, all good, but I knew that from the G9 mk1.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/429cf1a3-804c-4dae-a5a8-bf9a0895b494/S5+review.jpg Photography Blog - Reasons Not To Buy A Panasonic S5 In 2024 (But I Almost Did Anyway) - Make it stand out A hefty lump, well balanced, solid and tight. Even without the more than decent S5’s stabe it feels controlled. Put an unbalanced or plastic-fantastic lens on and it is not as confident, but this just works. Truth be told, I like the tension a little movement brings. I actually dislike the gimbal look, so if I use a camera that is too stable, I would likely turn some off anyway (looking at you G9II). If you want steady, use a tripod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87b6e637-a3c4-4677-8bf9-f2a4e62005f4/S5+review+3.jpg Photography Blog - Reasons Not To Buy A Panasonic S5 In 2024 (But I Almost Did Anyway) - Make it stand out The same excellent layout and handling Panasonic all cameras have. There is a strong thread of Panasonic love out there, even when other factors were falling short. Could be cleaner I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4e2371cb-ab7c-4915-8917-8b19dac34873/S5+review+1.jpg Photography Blog - Reasons Not To Buy A Panasonic S5 In 2024 (But I Almost Did Anyway) - Make it stand out If I had not read there as an issue with the small HDMI port, I would not have given it a second thought, but now of course, I have probably over compensated. Funny how it is about the same size as the C-Type and sound jacks, which get no angst. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/29/so-where-does-my-habit-of-revisiting-older-cameras-come-from monthly 0.5 2024-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db72fff6-dd08-44de-a9a1-32503c8e6868/300mm+12.jpg Photography Blog - So, Where Does My Habit Of Revisiting Older Cameras Come From? - Make it stand out Terrible M43 quality, useless really and so inflexible! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dd3fa079-b7a1-43f0-a910-f01c79b6063f/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - So, Where Does My Habit Of Revisiting Older Cameras Come From? - Make it stand out I have been doing a few tests with the S5 with stills AF. In single shot mode, it is as good as the G9 mk1, which is to say, it rarely misses and is quick in the form I would use it. In continuous mode, it is ok if the subject stays at roughly the same distance, but no, I would not trust it in high speed environments and the flutter is disconcerting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/795e2332-df81-47c4-be11-803a2824a513/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - So, Where Does My Habit Of Revisiting Older Cameras Come From? - Make it stand out Both taken with the 85mm, which is really growing on me. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/2/video-myths-and-realities monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f453f0f4-2d59-4075-8e54-61866a822539/NH+Awards.jpg Photography Blog - Video Myths And Real Use Realities - Make it stand out Even this seems over done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/892bb906-e020-4b47-8376-f1b1f2b9174a/nothing+1.jpg Photography Blog - Video Myths And Real Use Realities - Make it stand out Peripherals to the core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b95aa1b8-744f-4bd3-bf42-f4e5f8a59dd7/IRIX+2+7.jpg Photography Blog - Video Myths And Real Use Realities - Make it stand out A lucky hit with this 1cm long fly, using manual focus and “drifting” with a 150 macro at T3 on a windy day. I simply could not have done this any other way without a lot of environmental control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b9f96f58-4174-4961-a9a8-741ac0080069/174049yitttpvq94v1qtz1.jpg Photography Blog - Video Myths And Real Use Realities - Make it stand out Uh…no. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/3/2/not-bad monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/783f16ff-b410-423f-bf69-c3f3fcc448aa/300mm+4.jpg Photography Blog - Not Bad - Make it stand out This image has all the quality I need for a portfolio image, a news paper front or as a web page hero. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e5c228a3-32f9-4628-b568-3bb24cb45870/300mm+3.jpg Photography Blog - Not Bad - Make it stand out This is the original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c9625877-9ccb-40dc-b443-f1cb986f1eaa/300mm+11.jpg Photography Blog - Not Bad - Make it stand out Same settings and crop…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ddac44b-7fe1-4123-9cd2-8c009e749264/300mm+9.jpg Photography Blog - Not Bad - Make it stand out and again. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/29/evolution monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad119ba7-5f09-48d9-a86d-693a4d6220f5/NH+Awards+4.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out The head-goggles-cap shot is my meat and potatoes because it is safe and relevant, but several hundred runs the risk of boring the viewer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bde53d59-537c-42e4-8c26-b9b1f63f399e/swimming+1.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out Abstraction and chasing pure photographic beauty with only a hint of specific subjects works for a few, allowing future users to post without fear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08657756-9efb-46d4-91c9-2f577f3e36ce/swimming+16.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out The haunting, contemplative generic shot is a solid choice and has the benefit the viewer may still recognise themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e1cda834-3eef-4f77-8579-080e589cb210/swimming+7.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out Layering works for a change. Occasionally you get three arms at the same angle, but I cannot show you those as they have faces! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a87240c-9e67-4851-9820-aab245096543/swimming+9.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out The rare “ripple” shot, an award winner once, they are just a matter of “saturation luck” these days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e769b8ec-9a3a-49a9-be2a-0fc0a73869f3/swimming+13.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out Tight, active, emotive and anonymous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/effa87f3-49f9-4389-99e4-f4ce20411639/NH+Awards+2.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out Some motion blur, which tends to burn your shutter count with sporadic wins (you need a still point to wrap the motion around and at this level, the kids are rarely that smooth). The one clear face is known to me and safe enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f3cf112-130a-4028-a767-ca1ba2349928/swimming+14.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution - Make it stand out Some more blur. More effective if you are directly side on, but there were electronic thingies in the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153640269-YGDNC98F532IFIFZDB8U/swimming+12.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153638717-HYS9GWI2CSFR8ARKQK3U/swimming+11.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153708422-DB0LT5O17NP25TF6694M/swimming+8.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153708427-RNFX050958HRE0TU35F7/swimming+15.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153765076-QFPRXFD2UUO7PQ6CDMK5/swimming+6.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153793486-PLI8JZFJ5Z53ULEJ1HK2/swimming+3.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1709153817333-S9KNYADXARD6DGA5NV1D/swimming+5.jpg Photography Blog - Evolution https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/25/the-heart-rulesok monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1bb4d01-9a53-4f01-a030-d2339d03c90c/kd.jpg Photography Blog - The Heart Rules....Ok. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/27/filters-and-film-well-video monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2beb1dc6-0735-4a4a-8417-b9ded19c9513/nothing.jpg Photography Blog - Filters And Film (Well Video) - Make it stand out A little of that “cinemtaic” glow already. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2bb65db-e97d-48dd-a3bf-8abba19d811b/Neewer+BM.jpg Photography Blog - Filters And Film (Well Video) - Make it stand out The Neewer is strong, but not over the top (something I want to avoid) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3d2c85b2-1a40-4623-bc7e-ef100ff42b63/KM+BM.jpg Photography Blog - Filters And Film (Well Video) - Make it stand out The K&M is weaker, less aggressive, so I will consider the Neewer to be equal to a K&F 1/4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/383bee59-1425-4750-96bf-804b3b2126c7/Neewer+blue.jpg Photography Blog - Filters And Film (Well Video) - Make it stand out The Neewer gives me something even with a warm light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f2138da-0cfe-42c3-ba35-2e4d3b328943/KM+blue.jpg Photography Blog - Filters And Film (Well Video) - Make it stand out The K&F Blue is nearly invisible here, giving a slight hint if rotated, but very slight. I have seen this before, this filter has fine lines and seems to only respond to cool coloured lights and then mildly. I like that. The odd streak adds a random something, an overly strong effect can be annoying. The Neewer, a very cheap filter gives me a more OTT effect if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27855fad-10ec-4068-9d82-10aa571ed125/KM+gold.jpg Photography Blog - Filters And Film (Well Video) - Make it stand out The K&F Gold reacting to the warm light, which shows roughly how the Blue reacts to cool light. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/27/the-micro-four-thirds-legacy monthly 0.5 2024-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5bc033e0-dc8b-4c9f-acaa-f9a6d5e0025a/formats+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Micro Four Thirds Legacy - Make it stand out Three of the many contradictions found in the mirrorless landscape. The EM1x is the same handling size as a Canon or Nikon pro camera, because this class of camera needs to be big, the Lumix G9 is also “full sized” but universally praised as one of the best handling cameras available (I am one of its fans) and the Pen F in front is a solid lump of metal, feeling for all the world like a film era classic like a Leica M or my old Canon F1n. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a14349ae-cd05-414e-b713-e245a97cacc2/formats+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Micro Four Thirds Legacy - Make it stand out I remember doing this once a long time ago, comparing my Canon 85 f1.8 to this very lens. Both true portrait lenses. The lens on the right is very light for its size, but it fills a big hole in a M43 users bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c19f351f-e88c-4e15-9661-add4e4900d77/formats+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Micro Four Thirds Legacy - Make it stand out A different equivalence. The metal M43 75mm (150 f1.8 ff equiv) weighs more than the plastic fantastic 85mm, being one of my heavier M43 lenses by size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce693f48-49ae-40cb-97c3-7e95ff57e661/formats+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Micro Four Thirds Legacy - Make it stand out The big lens at the back is a 300 f4, which is much the same size in all formats and a big ask to lug around for only 300mm in full frame, but as a super light 600mm, it often pays its way. The little zoom in front is an actual M43 300 f4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f1308ca-eec8-4250-9f67-1df1bd88a73d/formats+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Micro Four Thirds Legacy - Make it stand out Another example. The 17mm Oly was a reluctant buy for me at the start of my M43 journey, not a compelling performer on paper, but it quickly showed-up my Canon 35 F1.4 L (first model) at less than half the size and a third the price and the physically closer EF 35 F2 was optically pleasing but mechanically ancient by comparison. Just after I went away from Canon they produced the 40 pancake and a new 35 f2, but I had waited long enough. The 17mm went on to be one of my favourite lenses still to this day. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/26/the-great-de-rig monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f453f0f4-2d59-4075-8e54-61866a822539/NH+Awards.jpg Photography Blog - The Great De-Rig - Make it stand out No, that is not all, but it is close. Notice the lack of cabling. Only the optional SSD drive and power banks need them and they stay low and tight. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/23/further-thoughts-on-formats monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6eca593f-7273-4c9f-8024-456f346fcc72/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+18.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out EM1x, ISO 3200 (careful to not underexpose), with no fears of sub-par quality. This gym needs ISO 3200 for 1/750th at f2.8, set manually as the background changes from bright to deep shadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/11d9a665-841e-463d-a0a2-e35434949e21/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+35.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out Plenty of speed for action grabbing, plenty of quality for tight crops or decent print sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/026340a7-ba7b-47f3-b4b3-d0cc98b3f444/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+45.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out I have enough reach for tight shots from the gantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e9ac29e0-3b18-4201-9d5d-ae2e78c81303/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+119.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out Wide is also effortless to use, this series were all shot with the 12-40 at 12mm/f2.8, ISO 1600, 1/500th and one handed. In M43 this is effectively the same as 24mm at f5.6-6.7, so zone focussing is fine. G9 mk1 this time a camera that has very good low light performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed9b0cd2-12f0-456f-afad-50bd5b493e2b/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+73.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out I am half a court away from the subject, she is the same again from the background, which is quite coherent. A 200-300 f2.8 full frame lens would offer the same lens speed, but the background would be much softer, also meaning of course that the focussing would have to be spot-on and would cut out a player even from one quite close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f4f83e8-c3cd-4c8c-9690-ef9e591c874d/20240222_Girls+1st+Basketball_HPEC+108.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out There is a quality jump here and these next two images were shot at ISO 4000 and f1.8 which was excessive, but the point was to see the real difference of both elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fe0eb47f-0315-49dc-be14-f41ebc437054/2024.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Formats - Make it stand out Delicate is my take away from these, almost glass-like, but also a much lower hit rate when tracking a single target in a mob. The 75mm f1.8 for M43 allows me more reach or the same dynamic if a lot closer. I must admit that I do like this look, it is “bigger” feeling, partly because of the depth, partly the colour (cooler), partly the shape (3:2 as opposed to 4:3) and partly the delicate nature of the image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/17/the-forgotten-lens monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1a605888-fd72-422d-9a55-4e608fb00e0d/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten Lens - Make it stand out Pictured on the left as almost an after thought, it was at that time in one of its many “which kit and why” periods. Truth be told, it is probably my favourite zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a5e17f04-50f1-4140-ac5b-1869cd5bbe1f/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten Lens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1f7ffe7-f580-4a9f-a0ca-8f4872b5183a/ff+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten Lens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/21/interesting-and-ridiculous-comparison monthly 0.5 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e51fd9bf-6967-4bf0-93c0-a1200e2c7dd0/ff+17.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out The shot above was one of a handful of successes from nearly a hundred images. I got plenty in focus to some extent, but not precisely enough, with only about 1/4 of the Ladybug in focus, “focus on the eye” became very important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cba58764-c737-4f0d-93b5-8b627af03291/ff+27.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out A rare true hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ddb4f877-574f-4fec-bda9-3a2cf752e4e5/ff+23.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out Eyes or antennae, but not both and this was at T8!. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bad6ebee-661e-4ac0-b536-0f35011cdc21/ff+44.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out The IRIX monster on the S5 and the tiny and super light 9mm on a G9 Mk1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c8558f9-55f5-4ad0-9554-57250c0a9264/ff+32.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out The hit ratio on this type of shot, manual focus used again, was much higher. I am actually so close to this ladybug, I almost touched the leaf end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f06c4cd5-4962-4eee-9ff7-9276b0b2fdb2/ff+37.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out Easy to do, but I had to back off from minimum focus. This is a crop of about half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3737d749-f4ef-42fa-9d77-ece1b6597cb4/ff+30.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out The full frame is smooth and clean, but depth is unforgiving. This is a slight crop from near minimum focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5ea3ce76-b0bb-4ab3-9556-67d980efa2e5/ff+41.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out Super blobby shallow depth is possible with the 9mm, you just get a lot closer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c85dc30d-ff04-417b-b114-09dde3f3b53c/ff+42.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out Some context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3018e9b-a0ea-4767-aa1d-0bb6a984a7fe/ff+39.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out Not a hit, but close and if I tried a bit harder I am confident I could get some rippers. The bee was curiously not too bothered by a lens only a few centimetres away (the top-left foreground flower is on the same stem). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/998cd4c9-d0a9-45ef-b366-d97683ac79f9/ff+34.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out Even side-on, the 9mm is unable to get the whole beetle, but I was shooting at about f1.8 and ISO 1250. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/47285241-3338-45f5-bbc4-0d1947f4622d/ff+28.jpg Photography Blog - Interesting If Ridiculous Comparison - Make it stand out The non bug-chasing images from the IRIX are gorgeous. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/18/the-rot-setting-in monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a5ef965-063e-45d7-abe0-affaacf8a629/ff+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out Screens are on my list of things that make life harder than it needs to be (big water bottles on desks, garbage bins and uneven socks also). Exposure tricks, banding, flare and odd colours all combine to make podium and presentation shooting a little tough. Is a full frame the answer, maybe better technique or something I just have to deal with? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b98ad452-a6f6-4951-886c-7d267ac94985/ff+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out I had a tripod, but no flash and I don’t use HDR processing, but I had a feeling I should lean towards the highlights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95e73bda-ff1a-408b-81dc-6555c4210fd3/ff+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out Ok, not bad. This came up with minimal effort, no special tricks or software other than C1 layers and the dynamic range suite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2ccf9e16-5157-45f8-b2db-a7241222eab0/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out The room this was taken in leans heavily towards lighting purgatory. Dull, greenish flouro haze comes to mind with a little reflected natural light. The G9 with a 45mm f1.8 Oly lens (above) or the EM10.2 and 15mm Pana/Leica lenses seem ideally matched for it. The mixed combinations can be life savers, Panasonic’s light-warm rendering and the more grounded Olympus colours sharing the load harmoniously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9e01c48e-a515-4ebd-83b8-e057f64a5156/ff+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out The Sigma 30mm wide open is good, but the situation torturous. This is fill-flash territory, but that was not an option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a8395662-a214-4583-a19a-4d79c09e1c00/ff.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out Lovely quality in good conditions, but so is M43. This was the 20-60 kit lens, so I was not even giving the S5 an unfair go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7893621e-1f10-4ecf-b590-ddc2c75dddad/ff+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out Todays effort on the other school campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/76be35b0-9ae9-4a96-8b52-d9a8c23ff73d/ff+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Rot Setting In? - Make it stand out Tons of subjective quality, but the files were duller. Despondent? No, I realise the light was different. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/14/the-logic-of-three-shotgun-mics monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cea3975-8ea9-46c8-a5c8-49be02f55aff/mics.jpg Photography Blog - The Logic Of Three Shotgun Mics - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/131159b6-549e-4b5d-9205-64de8536b7d0/mics+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Logic Of Three Shotgun Mics - Make it stand out This mic is all about a capable shotgun, something many brands do well, but with clever thinking to push up the list. Combined, they make for a very handy option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/49484850-df27-42a3-9516-451980014044/mics+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Logic Of Three Shotgun Mics - Make it stand out The tactile volume control, best option available for run-n-gun use, the mid-side mics, combined with its greatest strength (or weakness), of direct connectivity to a Zoom device make this a unique shotgun. On its own it is a contender and if you own the Zoom device already, it is very cheap for its quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1308cf2e-f0bf-4c5f-a7db-7978f5439420/mics+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Logic Of Three Shotgun Mics - Make it stand out The least versatile, so most specialised. Battery power makes all the difference and justifies the slightly higher price than competitors, turning this XLR based unit into a very versatile option. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/17/the-two-hander monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df3a5289-e0bd-4b5d-87ea-af31acfa46e1/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Even with a little cropping, few of the images from this end are unusable, even with the lens wide open. Blurred backgrounds are not a thing at this level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb6c8906-40ba-4200-9ed7-9b21ef094b72/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c7fa8bf-d8ae-479e-b845-776dbc787332/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+13.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out I tend to do this more later in the game as the feel of it is well established, tactics become predictable and I have my “safety” shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4709c2d8-1dfb-4498-ace3-760f94c59152/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f3b2bcca-6fff-4d83-ba0a-f5c2360c8f5a/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/47eb0ecb-2e4c-406c-b0f3-20f29abe74cd/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Even with a 150mm equivalent, there is room for some context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/90dedc55-29dd-424b-9fab-ff108178ad32/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Uncropped it is a different take on the free-throw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1708145163739-7C3BWL9I3VC6KQPSWX9N/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1708145171325-6OTKIZ7PHMHVKTQ8BAR2/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1708145231008-7WIUEGU3CVWFO435QE73/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1708145231281-X8CMT5LY6DOMNG3CEN6K/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/915ce504-36ba-4bce-9686-e152e75a73a1/20240130_Parent+evening_Helix+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out This one was taken with the 25mm Olympus, one of the longer options. This lens is usually longer than I like to use, but can get you good intimacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78beddcc-350f-4a03-a7c3-d50be8f0bdcb/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - The Two Hander - Make it stand out Like daylight, so F2.8, ISO 1600 and 1/500th are no issue. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/31/every-camera-every-lens monthly 0.5 2024-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211499998-R924KTA0ZF47BXGMK13S/format+17.jpg Photography Blog - Every Camera, Every Lens, No Waste - Make it stand out There is just something about the files from these cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/83446886-b1af-40ad-8614-a42818b7fe1c/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160011.jpg Photography Blog - Every Camera, Every Lens, No Waste - Make it stand out My special projects camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4128b3f2-476e-43e0-8cea-72f1efcedfc4/mics+4.jpg Photography Blog - Every Camera, Every Lens, No Waste - Make it stand out A rare run for sport as the “B” camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3bfc0b9-3844-4c95-847b-f45a452edbcb/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Every Camera, Every Lens, No Waste - Make it stand out The Telstra shoot was my biggest private job to date. Trusting at the last minute to the G9’s perfect skin tones after some tests the night before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/784d2fab-9b03-4b51-8e21-7eba61b59ccf/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - Every Camera, Every Lens, No Waste - Make it stand out For the PM, what else would do? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/53b05de4-d69d-4d9c-8ebe-ecac8aad74a0/Timeline+1_01_00_18_18.jpg Photography Blog - Every Camera, Every Lens, No Waste - Make it stand out Lifted off 1080 video and good enough for print. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/9/the-fated-hand monthly 0.5 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1a76a096-ba5f-473b-9293-83c7676e31fb/mke600-03.jpg Photography Blog - The Fated Hand. - Make it stand out I have other options to the clip and may be set for a wind sock, the bag is going to be replaced by a hard case with phones, the Lekato kit etc and the ‘plosive filter kept. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/6/an-elegant-solution monthly 0.5 2024-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c00cc8e9-bd51-4177-8f64-f1ba5e42a20c/F1.jpg Photography Blog - An Elegant Solution - Make it stand out A good bit of kit, when it works. Notice the cable-tie, which is not standard :). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/846c2ae3-1c62-46a8-970d-6a9ff73f2b7b/F1+1.jpg Photography Blog - An Elegant Solution - Make it stand out The relative ugliness of the original fix, made even more annoying by the need to pull it back over the record button to release the door. If you go the other way, you need to cut the tie and start over. The next solution is also partly visibly here filling the 5V charger port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c204f8c-60ee-4ccb-82a9-ba27abbb7249/F1+3.jpg Photography Blog - An Elegant Solution - Make it stand out A mini power bank attached magnetically to the micro USB adapter pictured above. The reason for buying the magnetic option was to be able to re-purpose the unit if needed. Happily, the magnetic adapter seems to offer the spacing I need to clear the shock mount and cable-tie. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/2/6/cheap-fix monthly 0.5 2024-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df63b117-dbc6-4dcf-bd80-767d262bc192/s-l1600.jpg Photography Blog - Cheap Fix - Make it stand out I will not be putting mine on a camera. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/21/the-image-making-process monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a780ffdf-dbf0-4178-bd6d-975535891790/MRC+BBQ+78.jpg Photography Blog - The Image Making Process (Or The Joys Of Being An Introvert). - Make it stand out You cannot make this happen, it just does. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/23/last-weekend-in-the-press monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4128b3f2-476e-43e0-8cea-72f1efcedfc4/mics+4.jpg Photography Blog - Last Days In The Press Corps. - Make it stand out James Tyson on the stumps. No run out, but close. My 600mm (ff equiv) is too long for telling multi person stories in most sports, but hard not to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e8af5b75-4adf-4ae2-bd71-918d8dbc481d/mics+6.jpg Photography Blog - Last Days In The Press Corps. - Make it stand out Ollie Wood mid delivery. I aim for one image in the delivery leap and one on follow through. I could take 20-60 a second, but you only improve your timing with single shot captures. The giant stumps are a good, quirky background, the score board, just off to the right is also ideal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d4a24c8-11b3-4fb5-b0c9-f5fdbe73b17a/mics+8.jpg Photography Blog - Last Days In The Press Corps. - Make it stand out Another angle. I like this as it has the potential of multiple elements coming into play, but again, the lens is a little long. I tend to aim centrally, so the bowler is in frame as they peel off and possibly appeal or I can go left for a keeper stumping or catch etc. A 500mm equivalent would be ideal, which is why I often use the 75-300 zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/37bf7d35-741d-4a58-bcda-26f217a5a586/mics+7.jpg Photography Blog - Last Days In The Press Corps. - Make it stand out From the batsmen’s perspective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5fb30e26-ce9f-468a-9dc2-977f65491493/mics+9.jpg Photography Blog - Last Days In The Press Corps. - Make it stand out “The enemy” in this case a player from Ulverstone on the north coast which is covered by our competition (The Advocate). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bb3e91f3-d922-4c0c-8c67-a617544cffb9/mics+11.jpg Photography Blog - Last Days In The Press Corps. - Make it stand out All the above elements in one image (except the ball). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/24/a-boom-outlier monthly 0.5 2024-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28806743-79ba-467d-b4a1-6a443ae965d0/rtaImage.jpeg Photography Blog - A Boom Outlier. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4a60cec0-84a7-4044-8d64-1478fc641ea0/figure-2.png Photography Blog - A Boom Outlier. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04de0191-20a9-47e4-9265-e070ed283cdb/s-l1600.jpg Photography Blog - A Boom Outlier. - Make it stand out Plenty of reviews later and I am happy with this versatile and cost effective option. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/22/boom-time monthly 0.5 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3401ad1e-1d93-430b-8880-68725c2a89b1/mics.jpg Photography Blog - Boom Time! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/271c6314-3530-459c-857a-316da6ff5e20/mics+2.jpg Photography Blog - Boom Time! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e0de0e76-9bb9-4758-ad8c-5b04dc621733/mics+1.jpg Photography Blog - Boom Time! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce94eb1f-d979-4321-af5e-e051ec3e743a/mics+3.jpg Photography Blog - Boom Time! - Make it stand out I added the H1n as well, because it is basically the same. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/18/the-stars-they-are-aligning monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1970579c-ec9b-47a9-acfc-0da4360adace/MRC+BBQ+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Stars, They Are (Re) Aligning. - Make it stand out Happy days! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/20/mbop88xo6s1jftc9kkp3f19pt5kud1 monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/507d0b24-fd19-419b-ac5d-894795ed714b/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - Another Game, Same Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb4f4ebe-a459-4a8f-b8ea-c5ca49082515/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - Another Game, Same Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aa5865e4-a63b-433e-815b-9405a63eb87a/EmptyName+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Another Game, Same Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19588a2a-03d2-4a04-a9e9-8c6ab2bb0f67/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Another Game, Same Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/15/on-being-a-generalist-and-the-curse-of-specialists monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36429b96-ee71-4a93-9a32-b79617df5291/crowds+16.jpg Photography Blog - On Being A Generalist And The Curse Of Specialist Opinions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00085dec-b482-4051-bc50-b486202bc4e8/zoom+7.jpg Photography Blog - On Being A Generalist And The Curse Of Specialist Opinions - Make it stand out It may look the biz, but I am realistic. I know it does what I need now, probably way more, but I am open to upgrades in the future if they are warranted. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/16/zoom-me-up-scotty monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4a16601-e301-48b5-b76e-3928a1ecf0f6/ZOO-AMS24.jpg Photography Blog - Zoom Me Up Scotty! - Make it stand out This little critter is a giver. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/10/the-rise-and-demise-of-a-newspaper-photographer monthly 0.5 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efbea634-e168-42ba-9d8b-3d8eb5d48228/ex+18.jpg Photography Blog - The Rise And (Self Driven) Demise Of A Newspaper Photographer - Make it stand out Not me, but good skills to learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba300966-eba1-4f24-ac74-2d7580b4bbff/MRC+115.jpg Photography Blog - The Rise And (Self Driven) Demise Of A Newspaper Photographer - Make it stand out Good for everyone. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/6/night-walking monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5fb072e3-9e29-4c7f-9854-d4612fef584c/Timeline+1_01_00_06_02.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walking - Make it stand out G9 Mk1 standard profile (set to defaults), ISO 1600, 1/60th, T1.2 about two stops under by the camera meter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a86cd620-2111-43ea-96c9-75ced3ae1d68/Timeline+1_01_00_05_21.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walking - Make it stand out A little grade. The trick with this camera is to avoid very high ISO settings and under exposure, which work hand in hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf85e873-159d-4f53-ac3d-b18b33e9f0bf/sirui.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walking - Make it stand out Not about Selena, more about the Bokeh from the blinds in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/38179309-8d5d-41ae-b78b-141ce358e706/sirui+1.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walking - Make it stand out Wide open off centre. Not bad, certainly fine for video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/64cb53a1-0002-4368-9885-85b35b7f4cd9/Timeline+1_01_00_06_45.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walking - Make it stand out Stills from video are a thing these days. G9II Flat with a light grade. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/6/panning-the-other-motion-capture monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1704487491561-NL95HD7JC75381DAHUUZ/zoom+8.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1704487498884-11NL41X79Z9500LVMKSN/zoom+9.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1704487551687-Z9RK8TK3X9CMPRLMEFBD/zoom+10.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1704487551687-LAUDCQI9R8DBLGH41X44/zoom+11.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1704487580827-D9TF8P0VLDXOJGIG65ZU/zoom+12.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b98cab73-4556-4f4a-a013-64ce25f7398b/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture - Make it stand out Odd and unwieldy as they look, these things move, something I wanted to convey. The key here is the still head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8b9b8edd-895f-4111-91ce-93c19558ee2d/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture - Make it stand out The “frozen" action shot lacks that feeling of speed and danger (another rider came off on this corner and went home in an ambulance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cb1691a-35e2-421f-b721-09f28ec5d9d0/EmptyName+102.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture - Make it stand out Even foreground distractions can be mitigated. With cars also, it allows for wheel movement, that is far more dynamic and interesting than frozen wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0da9f04c-864e-4b26-b4ca-ee0b6fba0e87/EmptyName+67.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture - Make it stand out This one is a split between slow enough to read the background, fast enough to feel like a pan. This is a combination of a slightly faster shutter (1/180) and a slower car in the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f8fa2902-202d-4130-96b7-47fef8e0ac39/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture - Make it stand out Not a pan, but the “grail” shot I guess is tight and panned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4749e2e6-2a5c-4fef-ba09-af313ac36c3d/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - Panning, The Other Motion Capture - Make it stand out The only issue is, if you get too carried away with panning, you are not prepared for the rare “incident” at the faster shutter speeds required. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/4/days-of-racing monthly 0.5 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d0f31f00-c1e4-419a-ad3d-399e9ceca776/crowds+14.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5deafee5-f52a-4aca-9433-5215fb4f35e5/crowds+13.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out It also added a certain grit to the shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9d7372ba-f719-4a64-8b81-c83477db4974/crowds+19.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out The shape of this sport is photogenic in the extreme. the slower, lower racers and their rigs frame well and thanks to the width of the rigs, they are usually well spaced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36429b96-ee71-4a93-9a32-b79617df5291/crowds+16.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out My 40-150 was a little too long for this (a 35-100 would have been perfect), so the groups were a little tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fc41bdac-3041-46e8-ad41-5ab65bbaa6cb/crowds+15.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out Gets you more involved though I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/815ebee0-f8f2-4942-b245-6f0a930a8db4/crowds+21.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out Grass, overcast light, faster horses and looser groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a090d22-d54b-46a3-a3a8-9fdec36bc5fe/crowds+22.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out Aware that the finish would have tight crowds on the rails, possibly even tighter bunched horses and the reality that in one race already the winner was lost behind a crowd, I decided to try something new. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/15ab3244-a8f5-4261-854e-9a4faf8979d7/crowds+24.jpg Photography Blog - Days Racing By. - Make it stand out Climbing the hand rail of the only major grand stand I managed the two elements I wanted, the winner of the Cup and the decent crowd at this well supported event. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/4/big-wheels-keep-turning monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/69618ba4-b2fe-496b-b17b-abbb6fd4d3b3/zoom.jpg Photography Blog - Big Wheels Keep Turning (Or The $10 Fix). - Make it stand out The gear wheel is about twice the size of the original, making the focus rig quite a bit bigger, but the throw is much better and the focus wheel sits out more evenly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/3/the-mixed-blessings-that-are-zoom-audio-recorders monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9e9694f5-f218-41d0-91fc-89a5ab5961a1/zoom+2.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out Cheap, light and capable. You can do and learn a lot with this little unit and it seemed very natural that it would float to the top in my early days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5e0c4ab5-9cff-4d80-a694-73a37d6f0c00/zoom+3.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b28ee6b7-389a-445f-98aa-6966dde97c80/zoom+5.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out Needed accessories for mounted use. A bit much for a small rig. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8f8db763-1857-45ec-a9b6-14acba98e1b5/zoom+4.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out Only a sample of the options on offer, but some of the strongest. The dual XLR capsule EXH-6 is solid and clean, the SSH-6 is a powerful shotgun and mid-side mic, the XYH-6 has 90 and 120 degree cover and the XYH-5 has shock mounts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6ee358f-8510-40b2-b3b5-f365ccca5f4e/zoom+6.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out The little F1 on its efficient shock mount (warning though, once mounted it is hard to remove), the SSH-6 and XYH-5 capsules and the little power bank that partially fixed my broken battery door troubles (note the cable tie). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00085dec-b482-4051-bc50-b486202bc4e8/zoom+7.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out Quite a different beast, especially with the EXH-6 capsule (which weighs half as much as the recorder). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4a16601-e301-48b5-b76e-3928a1ecf0f6/ZOO-AMS24.jpg Photography Blog - The (Mostly) Blessings That Are Zoom Audio Recorders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/3/more-50-somethings-than-a-35th-school-reunion monthly 0.5 2024-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/679d9c29-498a-4d52-b767-aca9f8d1665a/24+s+5.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out Blue ring. The IRIX and this one stand out as different in a lot of ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af70efc2-116d-46a0-8b0d-1879d8760fd9/24+s+6.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out Cosmetically, more of a middle ground look. Not overly cine, not stills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a7b0bcaf-f28e-4bd5-ab81-df3c8c2306a3/24+s+7.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out To my surprise they are all similar in size. The surprise came from a massive difference in heft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f71741f-45a3-4370-9dfb-3e475c78b6c5/24+s+9.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out Very different up front. The 67mm filter thread gives me access to the bulk of my filters on a cine lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/65b48576-17d0-4f01-a6e6-d76cee8b178a/24+s+3.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out Wide open, focus is seemingly easy to acquire thanks to good contrast and sharpness (all images are with base Capture 1 in-out settings on an OM1.2), but depth of field is full frame-like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3cc027c3-5ddc-409b-8ad2-b238a8c4a919/24+s+2.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out Most of this series were in focus more or less, which considering it is my fastest lens (T1.2 or about F1.1), accuracy was tricky. The Bokeh is nice and clean, depth of field pleasantly transitioned and colour and contrast nice. There may be a little more brilliance to this lens than the Spectrums, but the Bokeh seems less gentle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10bfad41-ea0d-4d3c-9c4a-4ea5c3667010/24+s.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out Minimum focus is 0.3m, which is closer than this. Is it super stills lens sharp? No, but it is not meant to be and again, this is wide open at f-nothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b10b94d6-c2f5-414d-a612-295d23d388ae/24+s+8.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nifty Fifty..............Really? - Make it stand out All 50’s in one form or another. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/2/funny-little-lens monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7ab4a72d-f764-4f8f-8e9f-28e8f59d1d17/tta.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out All metal including the screw in cap, the lens feels premium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dde7ba0f-55c2-434e-8b3d-3d8c61c7149f/tta+1.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out The rings are befuddling. The aperture ring (front) is tiny and feels like it runs the wrong way (f1.4 is on the left end). The focus ring at the back is hard to locate, defies follow focus alignment and feels like it should be the aperture ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fd19162a-bbf8-4178-84de-12cdfb3a7c95/tta+wide.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out Full frame is not a serious option, looking more like the results from a Holga or Diana plastic film camera. The vignetting is cool/crap also with some “magnifying glass” edge artefacts at smaller apertures. Wide open at longer distances it is just cleanly “peep-hole” darkened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0b94606c-623b-4b5e-8bd6-730a056fc11d/tta+wide+1.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out A rough APS-C crop. Nice, snappy separation wide open, massive edge distortion and muted colour. Maybe a perfect start for a fake anamorphic? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2cd916ef-d3bf-4c02-8c8c-0cbb1609f979/tta+wide+4.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out Bokeh like it’s 1979! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c1ef1e4-5e65-4fa7-bb3f-60d0a8dc2ce2/tta+wide+5.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out In focus we get snappy sharpness and pleasing blur. Distortion is a very real thing though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f895919f-b9d8-45b2-b2c7-ae2990b1d030/tta+wide+8.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out The Bokeh in this shot is very reminiscent of the old 1960’s Pen F series half frame 25mm I have, as is the colour. When taking these, focus was a little hard to get. Peaking was a little fickle thanks to low contrast and a very thin plane of sharpness, but I hit more than I missed overall. It helps when you are not going for perfection from the get-go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e397a6f9-736a-487a-896d-28b6465b0d07/tta+wide+10.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out Dizzy yet? This image had a boost in contrast to combat the often flat look. Flat = cinematic = good? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a9c341ce-44b5-434e-a952-52074d32062f/tta++ana+1.jpg Photography Blog - Funny Little Lens, The TT Artisans 35mm f1.4. - Make it stand out At about 2:1 the far corners are lost to weirdness, the rest though is interesting. This is at f4 up close, so the vignetting takes on a whole other thing (top right). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2024/1/2/full-frame-what-would-i-do-differently monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3f39ea07-5759-43b4-b799-b7854b29ddef/tta+wide+11.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, What Would I Do Differently? - Make it stand out Taken on my cheapest lens, the TTArt 35 f1.4 ($75au) which is very unlike these consistently sharp, modern and matched ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/67f1e991-43a9-4764-808a-a800f6a91958/tta+wide+12.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, What Would I Do Differently? - Make it stand out The “other” three, the three I like to use and feel are better bang for my cinema buck. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/28/the-best-buys-this-year monthly 0.5 2024-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a91919d-29ec-4ab7-8fec-53cc22b4c7bb/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - Best Buys Of The Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e485abad-5eb2-4aa8-a843-d2f1637b13ed/irix+5.jpg Photography Blog - Best Buys Of The Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a7470cdd-9780-450a-a023-a5afbcead4cc/511+5.jpg Photography Blog - Best Buys Of The Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2cb561dc-dbec-4d83-8026-c37e9bd9fd78/x+23.jpg Photography Blog - Best Buys Of The Year - Make it stand out Five of the six in the set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b700ab1e-cf12-43d5-9ef4-9a23799d68bf/H8_introImage_1.png.768x0_q60.png Photography Blog - Best Buys Of The Year - Make it stand out The “Spider” has doubled my sound capabilities. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/24/anamorphic-crunch-or-should-that-be-squeeze-time monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efd72947-1cfa-49bc-b9c6-9c51e8fb570f/tests+11.jpg Photography Blog - Anamorphic Crunch Time (Or Should That Be "Squeeze Time"). - Make it stand out Wide screen from a longer lens is fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f649e37a-dbca-46aa-9668-752ab077e097/1691754930_1779896.JPEG Photography Blog - Anamorphic Crunch Time (Or Should That Be "Squeeze Time"). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/25/a-rig monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d527c0fe-4ba5-484b-bd3e-3e4251d2cf0a/rig+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Rig - Make it stand out An unprocessed file to get started. Smokey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703482891022-FUQHGB4C5H43YRA3TL1X/rig+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Rig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703482847510-4F3Q4PUU33T8HH0TJ9S4/rig+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Rig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703482856122-FBN692NY095AAIRILZSD/rig+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Rig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703482881762-VAZV3L44ZDL3F0XTRJOA/rig+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Rig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b45de0a4-fcd4-4b97-b2e2-55a62b79f2e7/rig.jpg Photography Blog - A Rig - Make it stand out A processed image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/23/the-dragon-looms-large monthly 0.5 2023-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9aa77969-7324-455c-9d95-9f2e60e27ba1/format+22.jpg Photography Blog - The Dragon Looms Large - Make it stand out Just do it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/22/whats-in-a-shape monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211116744-GMC8CLVF5HYUNAMHQBXZ/format+9.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211115499-ABZZ4VO2CJGSUEYOLYMA/format+8.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211376826-ZSEFU8WVT5CD8Z4LM37W/format+19.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211499054-E2TSHIMBRU5DDI0NLG9P/format+16.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211510268-NWPGEGRWQ3OVWCDMTKIC/format+18.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703211499998-R924KTA0ZF47BXGMK13S/format+17.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c070ffa-c77a-4022-ac07-809d8b479166/format+2.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? - Make it stand out A very typical landscape image taken with a 3:2 ratio compact camera by a friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0db74bb7-e01e-428b-a2e1-c76bf7685de4/format+3.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? - Make it stand out More power comes with less image. Instead of scanning up-down, you are now drawn side to side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703248444290-81LKE3D4R5V2WLPW52F7/35+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703248471829-K4W9LGOHHKHZD3SQ6W33/35+test+2+2.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1703248453012-1AVEYADBNPQ5E32VEMJJ/35+test+2+1.jpg Photography Blog - What's In A Shape? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/22/18-months-to-see-it-or-tardis monthly 0.5 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/22b8a7b0-c1d1-4d99-9642-6fa7475ac9b4/dick+1.jpg Photography Blog - 18 Months To See It (Or TARDIS) - Make it stand out This I made, but it took a little time for the elements to come together. It was what the sitter asked for, job done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/65988731-a272-4a8f-9dea-41b1e0e9c702/kd+1.jpg Photography Blog - 18 Months To See It (Or TARDIS) - Make it stand out This one came as I was leaving, a moment of recognition, the light, background and feel completely changed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8739de30-3d0f-4a3d-9694-c3073cdac105/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+1.jpg Photography Blog - 18 Months To See It (Or TARDIS) - Make it stand out Sport is easy for me, because it is all recognition, even off game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efbea634-e168-42ba-9d8b-3d8eb5d48228/ex+18.jpg Photography Blog - 18 Months To See It (Or TARDIS) - Make it stand out Very much not me, but front page stuff as it goes. It is like an out of body experience some times, like someone else is driving. The worst bit is I know I could have done the kids justice with a little actual rehearsal shooting, but this was all we had time for. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/22/the-project monthly 0.5 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ef76e703-788a-419a-9b21-2cc81fd3a3e9/dogs.jpg Photography Blog - The Project - Make it stand out The second last shoot got the so far unused Walnut. When bought I was disappointed a little on close inspection, but of course close inspection was not the idea. It looks every bit as beautiful as the images I have seen. No risk the grey backdrop cloth would look too new after this project (it got peed on three times!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba4b8e1e-e9c5-48e5-b176-e0f36cdf4feb/NH+Gala.jpg Photography Blog - The Project - Make it stand out This is the Pewter from another project. Even with this difficult framing, the people are the key. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/21/perfection-the-kit monthly 0.5 2023-12-28 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/18/bokeh-or-fighting-the-good-fight monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/370f91e2-139c-47aa-b295-36729ab888a9/domke+94.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh, Fighting The Good Fight. - Make it stand out This image has an element of Bokeh. The lens is the 45mm Olympus f1.8 at about f4 or 5.6 from memory. The clouds are rendered slightly softer than the building front, the second building also, although only very slightly. The way a lens renders both of these elements is Bokeh, just as much as a close in shot at f1.8. Not a glowing ball in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44b5eb07-e443-40b9-acd0-1fe458a2a3fa/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh, Fighting The Good Fight. - Make it stand out Even wide open with roughly the same distance from me to the first woman and then her to the next, cohesive detail is retained. The look is very old school Leica looking. You feel the woman in front is sharper, your eye is drawn to the woman behind and she seems perfectly sharp enough, then you come back tot he first woman with a “snap” of realisation that she is sharper again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39c56763-53f7-432b-807e-61e841ede786/150+test+5.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh, Fighting The Good Fight. - Make it stand out I am fine with soft and round highlights when there is no avoiding them, but this is not all there is to it. The IRIX macro is always going to require nice blur rendering, because being a long macro, it will see plenty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e1b35d93-ee04-431e-aec6-43577b314cbe/20231214_Megan+D+Portraits+28.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh, Fighting The Good Fight. - Make it stand out The IRIX 150 at T3 has “feathery” Bokeh, which I feel tells a story better, even if it is a little less “perfect” to a modern viewer. Think I like the colour out of the IRIX more also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dfb12c91-ad84-4a8e-94d4-1c5cad86455d/20231214_Megan+D+Portraits+40.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh, Fighting The Good Fight. - Make it stand out The Lumix-S 85mm at a wider aperture of f2 (and different framing) shows very modern “spongy” (my term) blurring and a more dramatic sharp-to-soft separation (keep in mind it is a shorter lens). To me it feels less settled, more subject oriented, but cleaner. The difference is in the flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/166a726f-f2ce-4fb6-9d45-b9049239ff83/IRIX+2+6.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh, Fighting The Good Fight. - Make it stand out Just a last one for fun. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/16/missed-steps monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a91919d-29ec-4ab7-8fec-53cc22b4c7bb/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - Wins And Missed Steps. - Make it stand out The handle is not the one I use now, but still a good fit, but the cage is the best I have bought so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d893847a-19b1-4f02-8b18-bcf33392af0c/35+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - Wins And Missed Steps. - Make it stand out The Sigma equivalents have a reputation for being sharper, but the matched Lumix-S primes are beautiful, consistent and video friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e0a2c296-36a1-4154-b080-1b183eaf05dc/c50+4+2.jpg Photography Blog - Wins And Missed Steps. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05d05ebd-b71d-4b6a-bb4c-80396c01325c/dick+1.jpg Photography Blog - Wins And Missed Steps. - Make it stand out I would have doubted I could find a lens to match my 75 (150 equiv) Olympus, but maybe this IRIX beast is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1702433217226-2PZHAV9OZ9Q690UQCT35/tests+1.jpg Photography Blog - Wins And Missed Steps. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34c72566-6080-4a8b-acaf-f9ac5d693a13/511.jpg Photography Blog - Wins And Missed Steps. - Make it stand out That’s a 480 LED panel inside. The pouch inside is removable and the insides tall enough to take a top handle mounted. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/16/quick-look-at-the-last-lens monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/265c05b7-0817-40ed-ae7c-23da9586b367/35mm.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Old mate the spider web again. Bokeh in this example is decent and colour quite different to the cine lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d7da6f0-c806-40f4-bd66-4c229ded8c93/35mm+1.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Images like this remind me I am in full frame land, where f1.8 on a semi wide is shallow even over distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08453fad-ebad-4b80-963c-bff273a07c0b/35mm+2.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Decently sharp wide open in the centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bbbf3921-dbb9-4e9e-9645-e1af674d82ea/35mm+3.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Some obvious CA wide open in this torture test, but looks easy to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f79c48bf-53d2-4720-a9b0-014179fbc3e6/35mm+4.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Minimum focus is actually pretty good. This stump is bout 3” or 8cm across. Unlike the cine lenses, the Bokeh is busier, colour richer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86af23a8-549d-47b3-8e80-3a48a784b1ac/35mm+8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out I shot this centred, then left and right, but hand held and only moments after mounting it on a camera for the first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/97be89d4-5c61-42be-b42b-273529643ab3/35mm+9.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Bokeh is a little messy, but a messy subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/854b5a38-1727-40cc-a9e8-b5b15423ecd5/35mm+11.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out I thought I had an issue with the left side of the lens, until I realised I was at a different distance and angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2034db2c-641f-4985-bc62-de0b9be5db15/35mm+13.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Right side was more square on, so a more settled image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba04e4fb-0b93-4b71-87cc-501fe16ff02b/20231214_Megan+D+Portraits+24.jpg Photography Blog - Quick Look At The Last Lens. - Make it stand out Any less depth of field would obscure the portraits relevance with the deliberately placed painting for an artistically inclined subject, the image for an art competition catalogue. This was the 85mm at f3.2, my 45mm at f1.8 would have been much the same (with possibly smoother Bokeh!). Something I realised later was the 45mm at 1.8 would likely have better highlight shape than the 85 at f3.2, where the iris is slightly closed down. Need to test that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/14/who-cares monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2bda91b-cd15-4b88-9ce2-4c7dcdd575d6/Timeline+1_01_00_50_12.jpg Photography Blog - Who Cares? - Make it stand out Where is you eye drawn? Is it to the subject, what they are doing or is it to the many technical deficiencies this image has. It is a screen grab off ungraded 2mp video footage. Do you find the Bokeh pleasing or offensive, the colour strong or muted and the sharpness up to snuff or not? More realistically, did you only look at these things and in the context of an assumed to be deficient file, because I prompted you to look? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/940c9644-d8c0-463e-9570-7277a99513e9/f4+4.jpg Photography Blog - Who Cares? - Make it stand out Quick and honest look at this file, what is the first, then second thing you see? For me it is the man then the red bag or the fire. Then look at the image at the bottom of the post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/401e0514-f68a-4ecf-9694-2dd4567fb35f/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+17.jpg Photography Blog - Who Cares? - Make it stand out Sharp and clear edge to edge and for three layers deep, this is as good as anything needs to be, but lacking a central subject or any subject at all really, its perfection is its reason for being. Even then is anyone actually measuring that perfection, or just acceptation it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6faece59-f620-41b1-93de-67070786702f/20231212_End+Of+Year+Mass_Silverdome+9.jpg Photography Blog - Who Cares? - Make it stand out No ball, poorly framed, forced into mono to hide some glare and strong colour shifts, this image still works for me, because the subjects are compelling and even the third figure adds context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d15616db-eefb-4bdf-ad0d-536d37894b55/f4+3.jpg Photography Blog - Who Cares? - Make it stand out Did you notice this clanger bottom right? Caused by an unfortunate combination of out of depth of field bright glare, it looks pretty awful, but I did not even notice it until I went looking. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/15/the-debt monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1970579c-ec9b-47a9-acfc-0da4360adace/MRC+BBQ+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Debt. - Make it stand out A coming together of unlikely connections. The young lady from Vanuatu is effectively in exile, sent away to work and send money home to her family. The boy spends most of his time looking at the sky, with his carer and faithful Retriever as his only companions. His new friend spent the better part of the day dancing and singing with him. She was invited by the Migrant Resource Centre to share their harmony day celebrations, he was a neighbour, attracted by the event and welcomed immediately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba300966-eba1-4f24-ac74-2d7580b4bbff/MRC+115.jpg Photography Blog - The Debt. - Make it stand out So many stories. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/24/the-economy-of-madness monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b33fffd-ddb3-408b-8b5d-b13f6887083b/untitled-3030408.jpg Photography Blog - The Economics Of Madness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fe64af32-d252-4019-9106-140d3dca981e/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Economics Of Madness - Make it stand out Very simple single speed light and cheap mod combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba4b8e1e-e9c5-48e5-b176-e0f36cdf4feb/NH+Gala.jpg Photography Blog - The Economics Of Madness - Make it stand out Just the right amount of gentle texture and very pure colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/112f966f-74fa-4bae-bffc-812806fc7515/mics.jpg Photography Blog - The Economics Of Madness - Make it stand out “I will have two flat ones, two small ones and a packet of gravel”. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/8/the-sweet-spot monthly 0.5 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dd570d47-d3f5-49eb-ab84-6b675477808b/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/edc7aa22-685d-43a8-8080-2a6b886e13a2/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a1278525-d822-40a6-9056-a569a29bf550/wedding+8+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out A very good lens for candids, the 45 adds some “pop” to any image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e7666a45-81b1-4c39-9965-bbbfcd5e8b1e/today+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out My quiet interview portraits are the main application of this lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ddcbcc2a-2e42-496e-b91e-4c0e9a3c4e02/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out I love its gentle nature. The 75 is punchier, more dramatic, the 30mm more surgical, the 45 is the most “invisible”. I usually shoot wide open, which is about f2.8 on a full frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fdef090c-c89c-42b0-9251-990c0736ca05/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Lovely, reliable, inconspicuous Bokeh front and rear. The 17mm it is often paired with has more elongated, coherent Bokeh, so the difference is appreciated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/915ccb78-fae0-4ad7-8d17-720b4404266c/S16+18.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Even when you grab a close plane of focus, there are story telling powers available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d9926089-4d03-42d1-8d33-4e4d8fe27234/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ec24b5b-868f-48e8-ad8b-774fb7a5efde/EmptyName+19+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out This is also a very comfortable length to use in a studio situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b6555fe-703b-40d6-871a-c8e0641a3040/_7250015.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out The extra working distance is useful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/64c76435-efa7-43fa-a2ce-405632316c76/Japan+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Through two panels of sun drenched glass, it has taken on a softer palette, but is still crisp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a4f0b981-128f-4571-96be-a1fa2be80909/TCE+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out The ability to sit aside from events, but still reach in with a light beater is a powerful tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/83446886-b1af-40ad-8614-a42818b7fe1c/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160011.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3bfc0b9-3844-4c95-847b-f45a452edbcb/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out This lens is so reliable to me, I chose it and a camera I had never used before for this shoot of the board of Telstra Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c97cfd8c-526b-456b-8b98-e75514cdf091/EmptyName+1+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af9ec2bc-6ff1-4a60-98a9-0ffe01347197/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9a6d085c-f429-4fca-b72f-4a2e3f15ec48/EmptyName+2+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out I lobe this lens for controlled light situations where light angle and intensity will control depth as much as aperture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/784d2fab-9b03-4b51-8e21-7eba61b59ccf/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Dragged out of my sports kit for special occasions (this is our Prime Minister). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c50f4eb-3215-4796-82d4-0f7590f5091c/untitled-230420.jpg Photography Blog - The Sweet Spot Part 1 - Make it stand out Not people, but you see what I mean. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/4/winding-back-the-clock-or-black-friday-regrets monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/53b05de4-d69d-4d9c-8ebe-ecac8aad74a0/Timeline+1_01_00_18_18.jpg Photography Blog - Winding Back The Clock (Or Black Friday Retrospective And Possible Regrets) - Make it stand out A stills grab from a 1080p, G9II file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399259352-S34PRDJWC341NAF5C1VM/IRIX+2+11.jpg Photography Blog - Winding Back The Clock (Or Black Friday Retrospective And Possible Regrets) - Make it stand out There is actually nothing it offers that is greatly improved over M43, the lenses I have picked up have been the key. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/13/some-tests monthly 0.5 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d921412-e7f0-4029-b934-49a58447bef9/tests+7.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/73dd6eb3-6972-423d-8b67-223d7ac65eaf/tests+8.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Fine detail is there even at T2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/393be393-837c-4ac7-805e-6bd32a879cb4/tests+9.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59a82987-5651-4cec-8d47-49de010203d1/tests+10.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Different day to the last time I used the IRIX, duller and about to rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4fa2cfdf-46cd-4ae1-bafc-83be1c9805aa/tests+14.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Some added warmth and punch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e5aa8b2-ef7d-4198-8f98-c2d42de75d8c/150+test+9.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out The IRIX in close. Very nice colour in good light, but more than the other lenses? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5019ad23-b366-465d-8d98-a52aa04504a3/tests+4.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Bokeh is characterful, but not as smooth at T4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb9803a6-11ac-49d3-af12-a4ec0f51890f/tests+6.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out A cool palette, but close to the actual light and the IRIX. The 35mm is a different story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/900dc85c-c678-41e6-9f43-f7e83af675d2/tests+5.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out My old mate the cob web is sharp and clean and the colours and blurring are excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c2c3c3f-6843-44aa-be23-8a672246363a/tests+13.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Actually very good. If not as good as the IRIX, at least comparable with their roles taken into account. The colour does look simpler, less sophisticated, but that may be the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e4029f-ca1f-4942-999e-186c4d61c6b7/150+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out Quite different roles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/94c1cc76-6b65-4205-9cb7-a53a5a084f13/85+test.jpg Photography Blog - Some 50mm Spectrum Tests And Finding Balance With The IRIX - Make it stand out The IRIX seems to share the deeper, less muted colour of the Panasonic 85mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/12/that-anamorphic-thing-but-lite monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efd72947-1cfa-49bc-b9c6-9c51e8fb570f/tests+11.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch - Make it stand out 2:1 width or more is completely possible with a standard spherical lens and some cropping, but there is more to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1702433217226-2PZHAV9OZ9Q690UQCT35/tests+1.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1702433222111-778UNRQOF4ZUTFXDUG46/tests+2.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1702433279607-IETFBWKBG2HPXM8DQME5/tests.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1702433275881-FSZ8CGQUF8KIXRXU1RNI/tests+3.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fdd0db88-1e20-42f4-867b-cc9210893cf4/tests+12.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch - Make it stand out Plenty sharp, but pretty busy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3dd31b4-5fc6-4e04-9a33-c9e8a71bd155/tests+15.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing Again, But Maybe With A Light Touch - Make it stand out The no-name blue streak will be used as the “dirty” effect filter. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/8/under-used-g9ii monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/69618ba4-b2fe-496b-b17b-abbb6fd4d3b3/zoom.jpg Photography Blog - The Under Used G9 mkII - Make it stand out This rig, just finished the other day may even out the field. The G9II provides the stabiliser, the lens adds the cinema look and fun, but the reality is with an AF lens the camera is empathically usable. Auto focus, white balance and exposure just work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9d429c5a-a15f-48f9-87e3-f5fd25d8e15b/irix+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Under Used G9 mkII - Make it stand out A bargain, maybe even a fated windfall, but only in L-mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e48baa3-6776-445b-8e62-9a65ec6cf62b/Timeline+1_01_01_01_16.jpg Photography Blog - The Under Used G9 mkII - Make it stand out Its one serious job so far, documenting a Migrant Resource Centre art group, where I had a technical (technician!) issue and lost some files, but video lifts like the one above were plenty (1080/50p, 422, 10 bit, Flat profile). Truth be told, this is good enough for the paper and the G9II is not even trying. These files also confirmed the 12-60 Leica as a good match to the G9II. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/29/the-g9-mk2-contradiction monthly 0.5 2023-12-07 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/7/the-85-in-an-every-changing-landscape-and-dont-trust-the-screen monthly 0.5 2023-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/94c1cc76-6b65-4205-9cb7-a53a5a084f13/85+test.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Gorgeous. Raw into C1, minimal processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d6c2184-0f1d-40ee-a374-46c97021690d/85+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out On par with the IRIX at this level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701920834076-SNO82QU5MZJBH09VJS46/85+test+7.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701920836765-90VT9WFX3XB4NDF3DCI2/85+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701920877117-ZV9WSHTA7NV0OT6LUCHL/85+test+9.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701920877438-CU5AG2YUS9W59J6GEHM6/85+test+10.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b3ea4ca-ba13-4b8f-8c7e-3dc3e0726f05/85+test+11.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Sharp wide open, but not crazy harsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dd006f93-32ac-4bca-9135-c74641c87e7e/85+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Nice blurring, but different to the look the cinema lenses have been providing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e4029f-ca1f-4942-999e-186c4d61c6b7/150+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out This is the same plant as above ten minutes later at minimum focus distance. I think the Bokeh king in this situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0306b322-3bb4-40f6-a06e-87171918ed61/150+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out I know I bought this for video, but my “belt and braces” approach, having it as an occasional macro seems to have worked out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e5aa8b2-ef7d-4198-8f98-c2d42de75d8c/150+test+9.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3a0d6273-68bf-42e3-9144-e47e88968578/150+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Rustle in the scrub? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e2180e3-1695-4f62-81d6-22f5546bb334/150+test+3.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Yep and I got it several shots in a row. At longer distances the lens throw compresses, making tracking this guy quite easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d0855ff0-c314-4de7-99d0-4dfa3a1c31e8/150+test+12.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Straight into the sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39c56763-53f7-432b-807e-61e841ede786/150+test+5.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Some more Bokeh fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/677bf1f0-ea52-476a-a3a0-6a28588e58ed/150+test+10.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out Spider? Turns out no, but to my eye it is was 3mm spec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/03cea04f-008c-404b-88bf-d095447546c0/150+test.jpg Photography Blog - The 85 In An Every Changing Landscape (And Don't Trust The Screen!) - Make it stand out And finally a failed attempt at the berry sprig from above (really windy). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/5/what-is-a-cinema-lens monthly 0.5 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ffc004e8-b699-47b3-8f48-b5c0c478b9a9/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cinema Lens? - Make it stand out Possibly too perfect from the IRIX cinema macro, but that can be tamed and like other cinema lenses, it shares the desired optical qualities of smoothness, clarity and gentleness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e9040cb7-3411-4e7f-8ffd-2e583dc836a2/c50+4+1.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cinema Lens? - Make it stand out The same but very different. The Lumix S is a feather weight which is both good and bad, but the cine lens is a solid metal brick (the Lumix feels like a toy in the other hand), helping with hand holding and general heft. In more specific terms, the Lumix does the job efficiently and reliably, the 7Artisans is more tactile, engaging and refreshingly difficult to use. The Lumix does however have some cinematic traits, being part of a set of matched lenses in a new trend to bridge the gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7880cf3f-aea8-4952-aa0a-16fb9a4d1537/c50+4+2.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cinema Lens? - Make it stand out Part of a set of three, these are not all the same in overall length, but the two toothed rings are identically placed and the three lenses are close to the same weight and center of balance for gimbal and rig balancing. These are “budget” lenses so some characteristics are not perfectly matched, such as colour (the 35mm is obviously warmer in tone, but processes to be in line easily enough) and the focus ring resistance is a little different, but this is irrelevant on a follow focus unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c0cac6ce-7dc0-4310-a053-253c2dff28e8/Timeline+1_01_00_05_00.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cinema Lens? - Make it stand out A single frame with a colour grade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701825120874-4H7QSB40SVHJ6IVT85PT/50+4.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cinema Lens? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701825146462-41QD6CMNZV65YY2WJL7C/c50+4.jpg Photography Blog - What Is A Cinema Lens? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/5/a-nice-surprise monthly 0.5 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2896f278-ed17-4704-a41f-8ab0ad4fe5ec/ssd.jpg Photography Blog - A Nice Surprise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/3/levels-of-control monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad2b9dfc-79ba-4399-ab37-d94135cef60c/ex+21.jpg Photography Blog - Levels Of Control - Make it stand out First control the ambient light. We switched off the bank behind the subject. Then a single Godox 860 flash fired into a 60cm white reflector on a chair (left) and a small 96 bead LED directly behind, set to warm. Sometimes you can get close to what you want with little, but the reality is, something could always be better. In this case, I would have liked the main light a little higher, a brolly, maybe flagged slightly and a stronger hair light out of frame. The weird line across the back was a result of old ceiling beams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f792ad61-0c1c-4540-bac1-3988428cb677/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - Levels Of Control - Make it stand out Sometimes you just get a decent bit of help from the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4724d421-e70b-4c4a-9c00-98e06531eb79/MRC+8.jpg Photography Blog - Levels Of Control - Make it stand out This is what happens when you are not prepared. Great subject, wonderful interaction, a backdrop that is a little too short for unexpected little ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc416cc4-d0e4-4a3c-96ea-c1bb33b8b4b1/EmptyName+2+2.jpg Photography Blog - Levels Of Control - Make it stand out Easy enough to achieve, as long as you have room for a couple of stands, a flash bracket, brolly and collapsible backdrop (or a lot of dark space). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/1/the-12mm-maybe-the-steak-is-broken monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701408246982-749G4UH9PIYJKYU5IHWB/12mm+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701408249191-3M5ASFLYCGK2P092ISOO/12mm+2.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2418233d-ba77-46d1-bc9c-989f0f89db32/12mm+4.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out Slight near-far distortion setting in, so no more, no wider. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2829e4f1-87c9-4597-b5d0-1519087cd63e/12mm+7.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out Already cropped on an M43 sensor, there is some obvious distortion wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/32cb7694-4c2b-4275-8761-6284366c211e/12mm+8.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out Still very sharp in the centre though. Edge performance for cinema is not such a big deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/beb62b4f-0d17-419d-b94f-98b24dd692cc/12mm+11.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out The lens is soft on the corners wide open and has some distortion, but most of the time, that is invisible. I don’t think this one is a genuine contender as a stills lens, especially with all the excellent 12mm options I have in M43, but a good fit for video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701410166176-ASN17HKRDARV4CN79QDV/12mm+15.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701410175508-30JH54V1MX22OF2SIZ96/12mm+16.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701410193563-M4IO0TFDPAXS8DWXDROL/12mm+17.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/50b13e54-3ba9-4dce-ac09-f70a2bedead1/12mm+10.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out Added depth of field with only a slight feeling of near-far expansion. A well placed 35mm will be the preferred environment lens, but sometimes that space is not available. A little 3D pop? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27ea96e3-6f37-44aa-8e47-bfaae4f7fbac/12mm+5.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out Nice gentle colour, good Bokeh and close focus. It will do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41af847b-4d4c-4008-8bc1-3037ae748310/12mm+9.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? - Make it stand out The same leaf as my last post. The colour is mostly warmish, somewhere between the 35 and 50. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701411329424-B3V0LZFLQPVMOH5K2ED8/12mm+19.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701411329423-4V9NT96LTYMKOAY9L4AY/12mm+18.jpg Photography Blog - The 12mm Is Here, A Mixed Bag, But Maybe It Is Over Now? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/30/the-personal-kit monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c61fb3c-23a6-46ee-b44c-5b171690d1f1/217.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Myself Sorted. - Make it stand out The 35mm to come, but otherwise complete. All my video lenses have square “bumper” stickers for identification and protection (for the lenses I tend to drop in on top of them). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e7239079-aa4a-4553-985f-a47b159bc391/511.jpg Photography Blog - Getting Myself Sorted. - Make it stand out Not the kit in it now, but a earlier image. In the bag next to the removable insert is a 480 RGB LED panel. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/12/1/more monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9aa74162-e012-4768-b090-87ae28888cf8/IRIX+2.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers - Make it stand out In close at T5.6, you choose what you want and let the lens smear out the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d1f3d18d-9824-4161-9385-0b1b99922546/IRIX+2+1.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers - Make it stand out Just going with my body sway, I got front and back in consecutive shots, both showing nice Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/166a726f-f2ce-4fb6-9d45-b9049239ff83/IRIX+2+6.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers - Make it stand out Having said that, this was my first attempt at this with the lens at T3! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f178ad5-5f6d-4cf6-9dd4-3969e2cdb0b8/IRIX+2+19.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers - Make it stand out So I guess this is the bit where I confess, I did not hit the mark again on the next 10 or so images, even at T8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399195302-86OPV9WEU1NCWWJ5BDBC/IRIX+2+2.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399204036-T355R7IWDBNL8K6IS0XT/IRIX+2+12.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399228490-A7GBJED548STH6CM2H2L/IRIX+2+13.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399228491-B1HSMQCP52KILM03JMXG/IRIX+2+14.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399236666-CGGGLJXQKUCRFGODKG2I/IRIX+2+8.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399256412-8J4GPCM5DSBRDSQ30SNV/IRIX+2+9.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399259352-S34PRDJWC341NAF5C1VM/IRIX+2+11.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f9d4c69-5e09-445e-b7aa-95a24d29597d/IRIX+2+3.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers - Make it stand out T5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3875dd05-5d0c-4982-ae8e-fbcb4f4caea6/IRIX+2+4.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers - Make it stand out T3 (a little under because I forgot to change the ISO from 4000 at T3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399571639-NJIOXXN7GVU8RMXRVUUA/IRIX+2+16.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399575887-TSEENYN8E0TMQXLYQQJP/IRIX+2+17.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701399597642-FRE6M7OJU0AC8UTNIBAJ/IRIX+2+18.jpg Photography Blog - More Fun Than The Early Settlers https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/30/the-irix-has-landed monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9d429c5a-a15f-48f9-87e3-f5fd25d8e15b/irix+4.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7046ed17-88b9-4ad5-8479-e166c8bd14c3/irix+6.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Not hugely bigger than the 7Artisans, nor as “lumpish” in heft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e485abad-5eb2-4aa8-a843-d2f1637b13ed/irix+5.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/174b6c98-6f55-46ce-9009-a54881b20e31/irix.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c6d2d28-c4fd-4886-902a-fb5b6f5851da/irix+1.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Nice and sharp, super thin depth of field (expected). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c5836f6-f5a7-4a62-9128-20d93d350d60/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Wide open, depth of field is mere millimeters, so hunting for sharpness is a little pointless, but the Bokeh! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2057e85-4e6c-485a-9648-21611b56a7d9/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Just gorgeous. This is a soft colour, soft subject and soft light, so soft is desired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b1d682e-c480-4eac-b149-26578ca7d9ef/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out A CA torture test https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fea68f0f-5ac8-406b-a9cb-95b9cd65346d/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Wide open DOF is again impossible, but no CA that I can see and sharp (well for about 1mm) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b7fa691-68e7-4c84-a03c-17e93ffdc8b9/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Low light triumph. ISO 4000 odd at about T5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/55189161-56a3-499b-aa0d-edb8c74b6288/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out This one took several tries, that T3 DOF not very forgiving of even slight body movements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98564a9b-6bae-489d-aa30-1a2b89a12cd1/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Gorgeous again wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b04f7db1-fbdd-43b9-a37a-527a7f9032f6/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out The point of focus was hard to find, but acceptable when detected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c7e00d65-1945-4a8b-8014-2d6fc1416824/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out At T5.6 the fall-off is still very nice. There were a lot of Bokeh ball tests done on line, but take out that specific look and Bokeh is very, very nice. This separation reminds me of when I shot medium format. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41339b6f-56c7-4e11-9eb9-8b306ed89942/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Hmmm…., very fine detail, Bokeh a little less smooth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/72b69d25-9664-4cc9-9fa9-eb636fa6efaa/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out One of a dozen attempts at ISO 800, 1/800th T8. All were sharp…..somewhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ffc004e8-b699-47b3-8f48-b5c0c478b9a9/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out A little closer. Pretty gorgeous, for a fly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d47f71a-64a0-492f-9d51-d8196d6b6b44/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Ok, just showing off now :). Sobering to think I had about three times this close focus power up my sleeve and APS-C cropping also in video (just aware it may not have liked being crowded). I think I could have shot it this close natively………. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23c8394c-8be8-4d0c-83b6-a3ec07f52b8c/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out There is that wide open Bokeh again. May I swear? Frikkin’ amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/83036e90-a6de-4676-b91a-87a6bd076419/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out At T8, still very nice, but still very focus twitchy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aee835a2-f26c-4d43-807b-3c6cb5a1dda5/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Very sharp where focussed and yes this is where I focussed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9718972e-82bf-4520-98b2-fc030e5589df/vision+50+test+14.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out A little tighter crop and different day from the 7Art 50mm Spectrum. Same, same, but different. Looks like the Spectrums will be able to pull their weight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98bb1ecc-60d0-44ee-b48c-4cc00271590f/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Some shots have that lovely cinema softness, or is that the DOF talking? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/813b9081-fb96-4f36-b7e0-e2e72b5d4280/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out When you find the point of focus, it is sharp, it is just surrounded by the smooth softness of out of focus blur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c49a196-4580-4067-aa6c-64a7df2e6903/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out Decent range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ac77dfd-81dd-40a4-8b23-cd0866d99106/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out The smeary background Bokeh is interesting at longer focal lengths. Again like the sharper Olympus lenses, but more “painterly”. I see why IRIX made a second, non-macro version of this one, just for those landscapers who shoot past 20’ more often than not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2fa88ff-80e5-491d-8256-c0902b7a7295/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out The sharpness reminds me of the 300 f4 Olympus. Really fine and delicate, probably too fine for obvious bite, but it is there and I feel the lens is very forgiving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/77a96403-5c38-434e-9ce4-642879bec7c3/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out This one was revealing. It looked ok on the screen, but closer inspection showed…….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4a9c51b-ebb1-4690-8233-88f869c5c94a/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - The IRIX Has Landed - Make it stand out …..insanely fine detail. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/29/lens-excitement-after-buyer-regret monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/29957090-62e6-44f9-bf7d-16995dab3f73/untitled-1280044.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Excitement After Buyer Regret - Make it stand out This type of thing is all in a days work for most M43 lenses and as close as I needed (EM5 Mk1 12-40 f2.8). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/27/that-anamorphic-thing monthly 0.5 2024-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e67ff42b-7efb-45ed-89d0-0abcc6eb29de/vision+50+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing And "What The Hell?" - Make it stand out From the Vision 50mm. I like round circles. Oval circles do not make sense to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33d93d58-5fba-4959-8ff4-e2d2ca3aeeb3/1603457417_1599824.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing And "What The Hell?" - Make it stand out What a monster. Biggest full frame lens I will own and possibly the most bizarre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/867200ac-113c-4b63-9674-6dd3033991e0/vision+35+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - That Anamorphic Thing And "What The Hell?" - Make it stand out If I can get this from the cheap 7Artisans 35 (a massive crop mind you), imagine where the IRIX could take me? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/26/the-advantage-of-options monthly 0.5 2023-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c94662d3-fe3e-4d3a-aeae-54992d926d90/mics.jpg Photography Blog - The Advantage Of Options. - Make it stand out Wish I could say this is it……. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/819f6f9e-7af9-4053-b415-623ae5aeb358/mics+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Advantage Of Options. - Make it stand out The top combo may not look much smaller, but when you consider they can be stored upright in a single lens-sized space or even a front pocket of the Domke roller, then compared to the F1 and SSH-6 (with foam cover) that I want to lay length-ways, so it takes up 4 spaces, it is much better. Even the XLR cable is not that much larger than the 3.5. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/24/07d9cb5il6tvs15sdmlddf571tjevh monthly 0.5 2023-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8320ab40-1f10-43a6-8e57-c44e2ecdab62/Art+project+2+8.jpg Photography Blog - Dynamics Of Range - Make it stand out What I saw, what the camera interpreted and where it ended up, all diverge in some way. but this is the way I wanted it to look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39c260d3-a127-4454-ac99-ce4be6774ece/Art+project+2+9.jpg Photography Blog - Dynamics Of Range - Make it stand out This scene could be openned up, but this is actually what I saw and how I saw it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6720fdd2-18ae-43cc-9402-1e635fa311d8/Art+project+2+11.jpg Photography Blog - Dynamics Of Range - Make it stand out Harking back to older, technically limited image making, this file is usually not my thing, but today, while pondering dynamic range, I gave it a look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c564d1d-ac2a-4a8a-9009-9b776969f345/Art+project+2+13.jpg Photography Blog - Dynamics Of Range - Make it stand out Processing to taste removed much of the shadow detail, but that only draws attention to the areas of interest. It adds some mystery and feeling of tension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/392ce962-3184-4f25-9204-dc65b73a8a32/Art+project+2+16.jpg Photography Blog - Dynamics Of Range - Make it stand out More detail, but any better? The image looks nicer, less aggressive, but also more like a snap shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/675ce429-678a-4c47-98f5-46cb5c025e0c/Art+project+2+15.jpg Photography Blog - Dynamics Of Range - Make it stand out This image was processed with something like a 1970’s Kodak film feel. This period in Japan and film technology were both important to me. Less contrast would have “prettied” it up, but is nothing gained by that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/24/the-journey monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04a88569-27c2-4c44-81a2-c0abbfe33de8/_DSC4864.jpg Photography Blog - The Journey - Make it stand out The Nex-7 did do nice black and whites, but ironically, their big issue at the time was a shortage of lenses, oh and it was a characterless pig to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6c644de0-12bf-4241-928c-37c1e7446027/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - The Journey - Make it stand out If you told me 20 years ago this would be taken with a hand held 300 f4 (acting like a 600mm), using a sensor a quarter the size of a piece of film, at higher ISO’s than I would dare in a notoriously difficult indoor location, I would have laughed…until I realised you were serious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87803961-2d63-4f1a-80c6-ca15cf97d8d8/85+f1.8+cross+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Journey - Make it stand out A very tight crop (from a half body horizontal capture with some headroom) of a hand held 300mm image, taken on an EM1x at ISO1600 at a school concert last night. Processing was minimal colour balancing in Capture 1, a quick pass in-out of ON1 No Noise 2022 and here you are. My hit rate under these conditions is high enough, that I usually only take a single file. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/23/where-next-until-the-funds-run-dry monthly 0.5 2023-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700703917703-CV65G40R99OJTP4A6WKZ/vision+50+test+13.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700703919898-RM47DGITZKIVM9USX8EL/vision+50+test+12.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704138264-2TAVHQQUHRTZLP7JA4V4/vision+50+test+3.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704140687-MUZ486WBZ250V0YGV242/vision+50+test+4.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704076747-523LRMPH9RFB77HTDF7B/vision+50+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704079323-6SEWZB0QQEPWN4LKNBAO/vision+50+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0aee387e-90bc-424a-b14c-748c8710aa99/vision+50+test+14.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? - Make it stand out Plenty of detail there and pleasantly coherent Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9169f585-602d-465e-9cfe-f8d7a2357a92/vision+50+test.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? - Make it stand out Wide open sharpness is enough to allow accurate focus and can tell a story and the Bokeh, is sublime. I would rarely use this aperture for videography, just too twitchy, but nice to have the option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/61863e54-236b-4853-9020-4dc12def14ea/vision+50+test+15.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? - Make it stand out Wide open at the same crop as above. Nuf said and again, focus was sure and quick. Technical perfection is not needed, but getting this close to a decent stills lens is enough for sure. Love the feathery “brush stroke” Bokeh. I think that possibly the bigger sensor mixed with less technically perfect glass is a good combination, but the 12mm on my G9’s will confirm that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704341299-YSTUX2GFB27R92OKLURA/vision+50+test+10.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704376339-Z2K7H962BESBGKO0NDW0/vision+50+test+11.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704823112-1H0S3DQTJMBIXBVJ6FHA/vision+50+test+5.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700704824939-D6K4930WYSY6YRCDNO02/vision+50+test+6.jpg Photography Blog - Where Next Until The Funds Run Dry? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/23/big-time monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700699873631-MN9IDZMI9QZMBMVD2QGL/vision+35+test.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700699881624-5UGYX5T0Y8WB2MX7DBUK/vision+35+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700699959283-RXNHX1A27DQN7Z2HFZOK/vision+35+test+7.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700699963299-L0QYNYVH2JO5632HSO26/vision+35+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700699982595-FH2QS9JCBOW6RUJZK5NI/vision+35+test+9.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700700840602-LIRB4T2W27VD16WIAX6V/vision+35+test+13.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700700821561-NI8SZEL3ZF6WFY4YSDI3/vision+35+test+12.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ffa2a9cc-4fcf-4303-91d2-24d7b5489a3e/vision+35+test+14.jpg Photography Blog - Big Time Pretenders - Make it stand out Even cropped right in, there is nice sharpness and flare control. This lens cost me about $200au! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/22/time-travel monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/18/baby-steps monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66c0765e-3082-46a8-bef2-72d24f954dad/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - Baby Steps - Make it stand out G9 30mm f1.4 ISO 400 with a little late evening negative exposure comp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da2da0ab-5e78-4479-8b94-cf74b916a98e/s5+jpeg.jpg Photography Blog - Baby Steps - Make it stand out S5 jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/451417d4-4894-451b-accb-9d84de5f6212/s5+raw.jpg Photography Blog - Baby Steps - Make it stand out The S5 RAW, a little tweaked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/01168580-e868-4713-b0ce-39009e57e2cb/g9+jpeg.jpg Photography Blog - Baby Steps - Make it stand out Second G9 ISO 4000 jpeg taken as close to the above as possible and again a little negative exposure comp. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/22/colour-matched-dont-think-so monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1700623063591-V05NG30KQWKV2WNGUYOI/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Colour Matched? 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This is out of camera Standard profile 1080/10bit/422 with a very slight grading to add a little more punch. The G9 and Olympus 12-40 lens combo work well giving me a sharp, but slightly organic look and the colour is natural (well, Standard actually). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/21/you-should-want-what-makes-you-happy monthly 0.5 2023-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f5ea4866-f252-455b-a3b4-d9c8cabf4ad5/Mud+Grids+2.jpg Photography Blog - You Should Want What Makes You Happy - Make it stand out This is a still image I recently inserted into a video project. The video was good quality, clean, bright and colourful, but the stills all jangled a bit looking much snappier than the video. They were just too sharp, too contrasty. (EM1 MkII, 45mm at f2), just how I like my stills, but not my video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea2f7c6f-2125-401f-a944-ba8a1bf64f4e/Mud+Grids.jpg Photography Blog - You Should Want What Makes You Happy - Make it stand out This version of the still image was edited to be closer to the video and it fit in much better. I used several sliders in ways I would never use for stills. The softening simulates the way we see. The secret sauce of stills photography is the “frozen” nature of it, allowing you to see all that fine detail. Video does not need that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/21/unbalanced monthly 0.5 2023-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b9f009c7-87da-489b-b322-721091e04b06/Jags+11.jpg Photography Blog - Unbalanced, Apparently - Make it stand out Do I have better options for this type of image? Yes I do, but on the day, the oldest EMI mkII and the little 40-150 f4 did the job. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/18/szi6qef1r5l2iba8vgyfd9g2343dvg monthly 0.5 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8bcd654a-6574-44ac-bbd4-fda84c368f56/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - A Reversal Of Thinking, But For A Good Reason. - Make it stand out I rarely struggle in this situation, using ISO 3200 and f2.8, but when the big lights are off, it is tougher. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/18/the-generational-learning-gap monthly 0.5 2023-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fddb931b-100b-4cd8-9af9-173fb148d72b/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Generational Learning Gap - Make it stand out For me this is the ideal. The shape, orientation, subject and choice of monotone (sharp and contrasty) are perfect. To many, this is the opposite end to their wish list. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/17/mlwshvhox7cp9qwu766wvqhy0niu1m monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/56173809-2649-4489-bc73-07a0c7836006/Art+project+2.jpg Photography Blog - Bit O' Fun - Make it stand out Heavy as they look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/17/balance monthly 0.5 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a91919d-29ec-4ab7-8fec-53cc22b4c7bb/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - Balance - Make it stand out Well, the bit in the middle anyway. I asked the question of the local camera shop, basically to match the internet price of the more aggressive, but genuine Australian store offers plus $50 for freight (generous). The security and piece of mind of the local guy is worth it. Oh and look at the Bokeh wide open (45mm), beautiful, but also practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e9c20ac1-1e37-4d15-bab2-003f3f19b35b/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - Balance - Make it stand out I can hold it loosely and it just sits perfectly balanced front to back and sided to side. The hood is a screw on, because the one that comes with the Sigma is rubbish. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/16/a-matter-of-perspective monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23d21796-84f9-4f18-926c-c2d3c3efc10b/Mud+Grids+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Matter Of Perspective - Make it stand out This is the 17mm Olympus at f2 (roughly ff 35mm f4). There is separation, but it is subtle and harmoniously inclusive. I was shooting from a low angle so perspective is a little exaggerated, but this is as wide as I would go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6c855f2-b93b-4dcb-bd49-dbc4da2b528a/Mud+Grids+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Matter Of Perspective - Make it stand out 17mm with the G9’s 2.7x loss-less teleconverter crop (about ff 90mm). There is true and obvious separation. A little long for my taste, but M43 seems to lessen the compressed look of a slightly longer lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8477c53c-ff1f-4448-a6c8-4ea2c9746543/MRC+Portraits+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Matter Of Perspective - Make it stand out 30mm at the outer edge of the short lens. Perspective runs the risk of getting a little “opinionated” here. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/12/nothing-beats-a-good-2x4 monthly 0.5 2023-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0595b6d8-3828-47a0-b439-c798de002b86/Screen+Shot+2023-09-07+at+6.32.33+pm.png Photography Blog - Nothing Beats A Good 2x4 - Make it stand out A little antique character is good and I have the 1960’s 25mm F series Pen lens for M43 and the Pentax 50mm f1.4 and TTArt 35 for that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/12/the-power-of-a-good-prime-and-benefit-of-a-handy-zoom monthly 0.5 2023-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699752173306-KXCQB9ABWK6ES8QDOQWY/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699752311430-PIOKXBOZ9LDANAQNNIF0/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699752234128-MSZSBPQJHP0WZVB1YXW4/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699752167582-JAGC35MN0LMHWS37SFMZ/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699752258327-46VL8PO7M48M81LC4AG4/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699752432201-FQGD6GPEOMHIJVY9HQU2/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/12f4131f-9cc2-4a14-b992-d3238421f033/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. - Make it stand out As for story telling images, you do get the odd opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a670fd5-18a4-4047-8902-63895193d8f5/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of A Good Prime And Benefit Of A Handy Zoom. - Make it stand out The image above was taken with my second camera, with the 75-300 mounted. It has layers and relevance. The batsman was a middle order player who had scored the highest score in a low scoring match. The score board in the background could have told the whole story better, but I was caught unprepared with too little depth of field at f8, ironic considering it is a slow M43 lens and thanks to poor timing I slightly obscured the name (a half second before would have had the batsmans name in front and the bowlers behind), but the idea was there. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/8/time-of-choices monthly 0.5 2023-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c97150ee-b531-4d66-9969-6c9e801b474b/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Time Of Choices ( Or G-Day Approaches) - Make it stand out This is well within the reach of a M43 camera and fast lens now, even without LOG available. “Cinematic gloom” is fine for documentaries and the movies, but I am not in that space and if I were, the S5 is at hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10d314f0-1d55-4747-9d1f-1ce189a54c3b/20231110_Year+9++Art+display_Croagh+Patrick+%28various%29.jpg Photography Blog - Time Of Choices ( Or G-Day Approaches) - Make it stand out An adequately lit stage scene (1600, 1/320th, f1.8). In this case 1/50th (25fps) at about ISO 400 f1.8-2 would have been fine. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/9/a-bokeh-refresher monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/accd8f5d-ba36-471e-8cf6-958fdd415762/domke+143.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out This image has a Bokeh element even though it seems to be sharp front to back. From the pumpkin head back it is transitioning. It is almost impossible to retain even depth of field sharpness in an image unless you are photographing a flat subject like a wall, so most images have an element of Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697281566003-QI84MS3VMRXX1OF6YGAO/domke+154.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out Pretty standard stuff. A 45mm at f1.8. It acts like a 90mm on M43, but is still effectively the same as a full frame 50mm in depth of field rendering, just twice as far away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a63ef7ea-c4f8-4fd3-aaa9-c175be00e63c/EmptyName+136.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out Near perfect Bokeh from the Olympus 300 f4. This is of course a cheat, using effectively a 600mm f4 wide open at 1m, but it shows that most lenses can produce perfect modern Bokeh in the right circumstances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/99581dfc-b734-4d2a-9fdd-e3ccad7f33ce/EmptyName+109.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out Same lens, same day different circumstance. Here the same lens shows snappy and compressed rendering, but the background objects (old pier stumps) are a little busy. In very close inspection a little “ringlet-y” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db6c3b83-2b3f-4114-b549-f14421f887d3/EmptyName+123.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out A third example take from the same place as the flower above. This one highlights the very busy background or “Ni-Sen” effects this lens can exhibit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3db51576-2f30-4618-9fac-d2edea5f9b74/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out This is not a portrait of a person, this is a location portrait of a person (politician) in a specific place (Launceston’s Gorge entrance). M43 at f2.8 on a short portrait lens is just about right. When I purchased a full frame again, the widest apertures again became “special case” apertures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/428f209a-a209-43cb-99eb-a4078b57cce2/Art+project+2+25.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out Taken with a M43 15mm (full frame 30mm magnification, but still a 15mm) wide open at f1.7. There is to my eye the right amount of in focus snap and out of focus detail, the transition blending perfectly. If this was a full frame 35 f1.8 used this way, there would have been a much faster drop-off from focus to out of focus, something that would have lost the balance of the image. A full frame user may have been happier with the background drop-off, but all things in consideration, I like this more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4595a048-b0ff-4055-8852-e401e5b39f85/Art+project+2+39.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out How much is too much? This is a 45mm at f1.8. A full frame 85 at f1.4 would have separated the subject out much more, but why? It may have looked more “pro” to some eyes, but the subject would be the same, the location still blurred out, just unrecognisably. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506017464-T7G4IG36K2BG1EC8KYLF/Elf+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699505997336-KSFGIMRFRL5FSC6PO2MA/Elf+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506005103-M44HPFW0J26UB5H1ZTDD/Elf+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506028226-7YWHDUAEEFRZ8MXFF11Z/Elf+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506047233-0QOWTM2FD5SIGTZVKNC3/Elf+8.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506055059-YFQT632500YKUVNOMI3E/Elf+10.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506078532-IWGMMV5R5FPY2CX28TGQ/Elf+11.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506086427-OGWXUW0EEMHXH6CQCVFI/Elf+12.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1699506098209-35GYUUEOW7S5YBYK9K65/Elf.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0695aa13-f7a3-49b9-9ca7-01800ac02269/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - A Bokeh Refresher - Make it stand out Sometimes more depth is important, but Bokeh still plays a part. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/8/must-be-better-must-be-new monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d5491e25-d9d7-497a-a66b-95701db5797e/_4110232-2.jpg Photography Blog - Must Be Better, Must be New. - Make it stand out Ironically, thanks to turbulent recent times and cultural imperatives, the Japanese, responsible for a large amount if this tech, often live in a world devoid of overt technological incursion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b19a9e3c-29de-477b-b28d-2209ec665b7f/untitled-4201886.jpg Photography Blog - Must Be Better, Must be New. - Make it stand out When I look at this image I do not see “tiny lens on a small format EM5 Mk1”. I see the image for what it is, not what made it and this is usually the case unless there are obvious signs. Images taken on film and last century are still my place of inspiration, the work of masters such as Sam Abel, Saul Leiter etc reigning supreme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e87d9777-6573-434a-9e98-c10f665673a3/untitled-050224.jpg Photography Blog - Must Be Better, Must be New. - Make it stand out Some things just work, relatively unchanged for generations and are used until they stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2af00512-9693-4945-a57c-2e5e7eedcd4d/untitled-060816-2+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Must Be Better, Must be New. - Make it stand out People matter. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/5/harmony-through-art monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4595a048-b0ff-4055-8852-e401e5b39f85/Art+project+2+39.jpg Photography Blog - Harmony Through Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfdc7203-b8ca-4311-86fb-2961f8d1bf38/Art+project+2+10.jpg Photography Blog - Harmony Through Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/428f209a-a209-43cb-99eb-a4078b57cce2/Art+project+2+25.jpg Photography Blog - Harmony Through Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/514bde44-310e-4723-a24c-e82af7b8d4bc/Art+project+2+80.jpg Photography Blog - Harmony Through Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e2d4046-0247-4e5b-b60c-c2160bfee9d7/Art+project+2+91.jpg Photography Blog - Harmony Through Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c14f6b68-84e8-43db-9a96-6a54cb18d995/Art+project+2+88.jpg Photography Blog - Harmony Through Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/3/choices-the-luxury-of-a-good-life monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968415486-CICGXKIOKH9O7LP748FD/Penguin+8.jpg Photography Blog - Choices, The Luxury Of A Good Life? - Make it stand out One of those things that either a school or the paper might offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1ace35c-19e1-48eb-b52c-a887d326a76b/20230920_NSATIS+soccer+final_Croagh+Pitch_+34.jpg Photography Blog - Choices, The Luxury Of A Good Life? - Make it stand out The other Wolf (Launceston Grammar) being beaten by a gutsy and skilled St Pats, state champion soccer team. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/2/field-recording-nerd-awakens monthly 0.5 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7ad712f6-7f3d-4e1a-b73b-83d92bb86d30/sound+4.jpg Photography Blog - Field Recording Nerd Awakens. - Make it stand out I actually sat over to the left around the bend a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9dc60b26-0312-4b46-b5cb-a31e3b35caf3/sound+1.jpg Photography Blog - Field Recording Nerd Awakens. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f3abce85-d16a-449b-96a6-b55803a620f1/sound.jpg Photography Blog - Field Recording Nerd Awakens. - Make it stand out I thought to bring my original EM5 Mk1 and the 12-60 Panasonic kit lens. Not a bad pairing although the EM5 is starting to get forgetful, dropping the odd frame (just like the heavily used one I bought off a friend). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3b2d195e-eed1-4d9d-a6fd-1504ee8a9181/sound+3.jpg Photography Blog - Field Recording Nerd Awakens. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/1/the-future-of-news-papers monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c82ef4dd-e875-4973-ae88-c13772818c65/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Future Of News - Make it stand out This is news delivery in the now. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/11/1/is-it-worth-it monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d70881f6-e72c-47de-8fb9-17d4199c3eba/domke+3.jpg Photography Blog - Is It Worth It? - Make it stand out Back to the daily grind? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/30/definitely-the-g9-mkiior-the-s5-mkiix monthly 0.5 2023-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/908f54d0-d7bc-4722-8ae8-559368db897d/Screen+Shot+2023-08-03+at+4.02.01+pm.png Photography Blog - Definitely the G9 MKII.......Or The S5 MKIIx? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/14/on-travel monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c9341a1d-ed10-47c9-84dd-63e20ca1f817/domke+129.jpg Photography Blog - On Travel. - Make it stand out Worth it, but a less drastic travel experience would help keep the connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3d7e4f06-8295-4379-9fe0-c5227c766e16/domke+147.jpg Photography Blog - On Travel. - Make it stand out Seems a looong time ago. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/30/tell-a-story monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f7be8cf4-11a3-4955-a315-ebccd0d7efdf/ex+4.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out The decisive moment is fine, but apart from being down as much to luck as skill, it does not tell a story. I will admit the score board helps :). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9da036c3-b287-4be0-b47e-d0a0fdd720d4/ex+5.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out Just as powerful or maybe even more. Now the scoreboard and the player are in sync. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2593c6a3-4555-4443-9d82-5bc164e9a7ac/ex+3.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out How about the captain/coach congratulating the bowler with the dejected batsman walking off? The scoreboard would have been perfect here, but that would have been too lucky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f78ab913-fdad-45bc-a257-98413622f0b4/ex+1.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out I love shooting end to end. It gives you the two principal players and potentially the keeper and umpire. When facing the batsman, you have to be small and still, often hiding in the background if possible, but the results can be worth it. When facing the bowler, there is no such limitation. The ball is missing in the one above, but the drama is intact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f2e332c4-00bd-4309-a8d4-f2e87d1c5472/ex+6.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out Story; one of many balls that beat the bat. I actually got the wicket in a subsequent image, but the keeper obscured the shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/198b6334-15e3-404e-8073-49f70420d5e8/ex.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out Story; Close call, opportunity lost, surprise from the batter that they got away with it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8c8d4c6b-6161-45b8-a68d-09c52c99aa31/ex+7.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out Story: more frustration from the other batter now. The bowler did eventually get a wicket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/55407409-5559-4228-b38f-6fbf641739d3/ex+2.jpg Photography Blog - Tell A Story - Make it stand out Story; a fresh batsman is nearly dismissed LBW and everybody knows it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/26/moving-on monthly 0.5 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8bf213db-56ac-4d3a-99af-c94b71e06a12/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Moving On, Moving Forward. - Make it stand out Before doing this job, one of my very first for the paper last year, I was shown what was done the year before. Coming from a school environment, my inner voice said “you can and did do better in your last job, just look at the subject matter!”. Going with my gut, I shot like a school photographer letting the kids create the shot, not a newspaper tog controlling the situation and got one of my favourite images. Since then, the paper has ground me down until I was genuinely worried I had lost something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc96a922-c306-4c26-bd81-0dc5abf202ef/today+7.jpg Photography Blog - Moving On, Moving Forward. - Make it stand out Some jobs touch on a level of excellence I am after, but they are few and far between and the results are often truncated in the extreme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701216c-69e6-41eb-863e-47f55e23f7cc/Penguin+2.jpg Photography Blog - Moving On, Moving Forward. - Make it stand out Even shooting for the paper, I managed to capture a St Pats student, so yes, plenty of opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3b1c4ca3-48a1-40b1-ad6e-d2d489b2c24d/invermay+11.jpg Photography Blog - Moving On, Moving Forward. - Make it stand out The flexible school has a strong music and drama department and a full photo studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0e70844-0f4e-4ef0-b138-44beed77056c/CITH+7.jpg Photography Blog - Moving On, Moving Forward. - Make it stand out But so does the other with a good return from a smaller faculty. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/22/s4wfcng82fnwg176vwegeivw36p1zp monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1701216c-69e6-41eb-863e-47f55e23f7cc/Penguin+2.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e31066e7-cff4-41fd-870c-c27fff0bb45c/Penguin.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It - Make it stand out This is River, a veteran champ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/316dc774-3a7a-496b-8674-9a7554e8a077/Penguin+24.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It - Make it stand out The other end of the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4b7e1f1a-41f8-444c-8835-c6f96646c610/Penguin+1.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It - Make it stand out Finn, in a late image taken after the main shoot as they warmed up, was so fast, I missed focus on most of the shots, something I am not used to happening these days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968225207-GP2E1SYVYIRLCVD9IK22/Penguin+15.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968114355-KT3AUX98PLLE3QTRX1QU/Penguin+11.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968126307-3MG94SGZFZL026MONF6R/Penguin+12.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968167328-Q9HZXHL8Q9XT9RJTS39T/Penguin+13.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968174965-HEEN072BWWZEGTSU2Z69/Penguin+14.jpg Photography Blog - Jump To It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697968281087-09FIUM1GGOH27TSKIID1/Penguin+18.jpg Photography Blog - 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Big Guns - Make it stand out Also good for moon landing landscapes on a flower the size of a coffee cup base. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/16/in-praise-of-a-little-ripper-lens monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2cfc312-c323-459d-85a2-4114efa0376e/domke+12.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out Wide open, slightly cropped and fully extended. All good here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/61d3d5b8-aee0-4f25-8462-2f503a2d32a5/domke+7.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out I would not want better. The lens responds well to processing, starting from a flat, neutral base, but holding fine detail, good contrast and colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f62fa550-96af-48d6-a55a-81d4e31a2ff3/domke+20.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out Very nicely behaved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5c9d7041-4d8a-4799-97fc-c4a0a3875156/domke+21.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out This behaviour is also ideal for mono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c8a0b62-7a39-4aa8-bfbb-059c7ba25a9c/domke+17.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out There was a time not that long ago when an image as stable and competent as this one would have been considered “fine art” grade simply because of its quality. I remember seeing sublime medium format film era work that had that special something, which is of course what most modern digital cameras can achieve more easily, but the above came from a hand held, three model old base M43 camera (EM10 Mk2) and kit tele with a second hand street value of about $300au. How big would be too big for it? Bigger than I will ever need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/faa3058f-93b9-4582-be08-a7227a7e40f9/domke+16.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out This type of image can blow out easily, but the 40-150 and 12-60 Pana kit lenses control that well. Some of my lenses have more “glow”, but that can be a double edged sword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d05e5a90-184a-422d-9bc7-dede587c425c/domke+19.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out Flat and even both in rendering and distortion characteristics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5209f2f9-a1fc-4edc-b4a5-aeb06c510ed1/domke+10.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c68d68d9-ef8c-4f8e-a20b-3cb59a189f7c/domke+8.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of A Little Ripper Of A Lens - Make it stand out I honestly never feel ripped off by the results, never wishing I had sacrificed travelling comfort for “superior” results. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/15/japan-retrospective monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91fa6dfe-288a-4327-8986-c03bc4d3533a/domke+130.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Retrospective - Make it stand out One of many files I had mentally written off, but managed to bring back without heroic measures taken. The combination of Capture 1 and the Pen F can do much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a121f9ea-a209-40b4-ab49-1515867a1d55/domke+1.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Retrospective - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2cea201f-69bd-4cd3-8a22-0d03562ae7b1/domke+125.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Retrospective - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cd34275-e377-4350-a624-03ce129fdc51/domke+149.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Retrospective - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/14/focussing-on-focus monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f57da6e8-5a61-4f9c-bb60-f169101ed42a/domke+118.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out Using manual-zone focus (pre-set using a distance scale on the lens), the foreground subject was ignored, making the four in the middle more important. Incidentally, that is a Billingham bag over the boys shoulder, which in Japan would have likely set him back an eye watering $6-700au. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1ceb8282-f017-4aa7-b21b-cb462f56cab8/domke+148.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out This is deep depth of field, easily produced using a semi wide lens (15mm), small aperture (big number like f6.3) and long relative distance from the camera to focus point (vending machine), but short relative distance from the focus point to it’s background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31d033cc-597b-426b-8c23-3788de8c3a05/domke+151.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out Shallow depth of field produced even more easily than above by employing a wide aperture (small number like f2) on a long-ish lens (45), used quite close to the focussed subject (the sign), with the background relatively further way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697281566003-QI84MS3VMRXX1OF6YGAO/domke+154.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1697281558357-TAYAM254CYOQ7QQ0YJYX/domke+153.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1695351116965-T75XSDW22SVGP4U3YGZX/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out This image was taken using a long lens with a group of three small boxes stacked on each other which is roughly “human” shaped. The stack is quickly shifted across the screen using five spaced columns for hard left/right, middle left/right or central area focus. It is accurate, but twitchy, allowing me to shoot a single person in a group, but I accept a higher hit/miss ratio than blanket coverage would allow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ebbe069f-09b3-416b-be44-8a917a6d2bdc/s+7+10+G%3F.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out For a shorter lens, I use a slightly “fat diamond” shaped cluster of five points, because a closer subject is often relatively bigger and faster. The finer control from the longer lens if used in the above image would possibly miss the pair or grab the ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/accd8f5d-ba36-471e-8cf6-958fdd415762/domke+143.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out This image is in focus by most measures. Sharp from front to the main subject (assume it is the pumpkin head). Depth of field does drop off towards the back, which is fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/64b4bd4a-8565-46e8-aefe-2a2966e28778/domke+144.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out This is the same image a little out of focus (pulled forward for even OOF rendering). The lights become “Bokeh” balls which are high quality thanks to the wide open, circular aperture of the lens (45 f1.8). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7191d403-366c-4a35-9e80-60199e9835e6/domke+145.jpg Photography Blog - Focussing On Focus. - Make it stand out This is the same settings, focus pulled further forward, so the Bokeh balls are starting to overlap. None is more “right” than another, it is just up to personal choice. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/14/the-end-of-my-journey-the-start-of-the-next monthly 0.5 2023-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b95d61d-5a93-4506-af54-e3b9dc5be00e/domke+100.jpg Photography Blog - The End Of My Journey, The Start Of The Next. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0ce9d5d5-59ec-4150-ac65-65f2f2a7efb3/domke+108.jpg Photography Blog - The End Of My Journey, The Start Of The Next. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2724e6e0-fc47-463f-ade4-baa19cfce4d8/domke+110.jpg Photography Blog - The End Of My Journey, The Start Of The Next. - Make it stand out Beauty in the obvious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5def0c3-d4f1-475c-bf6f-d9173126d8aa/domke+111.jpg Photography Blog - The End Of My Journey, The Start Of The Next. - Make it stand out Beauty in ugliness. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/28/authenticity monthly 0.5 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e7666a45-81b1-4c39-9965-bbbfcd5e8b1e/today+3.jpg Photography Blog - Authenticity - Make it stand out This does not come from posing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/116d81fd-b8f5-4e04-9296-ceff0edb30b9/s+7+10+G%3F+4.jpg Photography Blog - Authenticity - Make it stand out Nor does this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d4d62db-2c10-4daf-ae8d-2c0550484871/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Authenticity - Make it stand out Even this came from an unguarded moment in a very set-up environment. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/9/bg1ggjv3eo16plomwn5730fd1ddk2a monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af1e6d90-4520-4751-a058-65ebb2ce35ae/domke+101.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e52a17b5-1e08-4f3f-8530-2eb23ad77f7c/domke+97.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f11856da-756a-4b39-baca-d2024ba3af2a/domke+98.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c03b9763-9f6b-4e9a-8ca8-dfb8336a226d/domke+99.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/93fe1e1b-4780-4d74-8b17-3ff00968645b/domke+89.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d2235fc-fd1d-442d-9b28-9664483d55b8/domke+103.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e3e2f705-29eb-4fc9-a9f0-b93fd1ce275b/domke+104.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c3cf6b1-644c-46c3-8723-a63c810bfa77/domke+106.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Perfect Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2d6877a-c69e-40da-a4d0-133c2012fe47/domke+96.jpg Photography Blog - Real Street Photographer Or Something Else? - Make it stand out Harmless little things that usually go un-noticed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/8/dissecting-the-malaise monthly 0.5 2023-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89e5cab9-181e-4346-8ec0-80127c83bd00/domke+54.jpg Photography Blog - Dissecting The Malaise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fe4379d4-8adc-4406-910c-fd3224178f96/domke+68.jpg Photography Blog - Dissecting The Malaise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/633e7771-b2ea-4b26-af3a-ec82ec8ef797/domke+77.jpg Photography Blog - Dissecting The Malaise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/8/true-shapes-there-are-only-two monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc5dcc33-5af6-4848-a0bf-d3761297128c/domke+80.jpg Photography Blog - True Shapes? There Are Only Two! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/247cf79f-bbf2-475f-8895-1b7f0335528c/domke+72.jpg Photography Blog - True Shapes? There Are Only Two! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c45d74ce-d89c-4891-9446-b6e84a51ea91/domke+75.jpg Photography Blog - True Shapes? There Are Only Two! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/797a460b-2ae7-4a82-854e-f0e214fba562/domke+78.jpg Photography Blog - True Shapes? There Are Only Two! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31d9ebe6-3da4-4d30-9389-cfe23bb1795e/domke+73.jpg Photography Blog - True Shapes? There Are Only Two! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/7/the-death-of-street-photography-or-the-birth-of-the-phone-zombie monthly 0.5 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b761cb5c-d514-4cbe-bc93-1ae441abaad5/domke+56.jpg Photography Blog - The Death Of Street Photography (Or The Birth Of The Phone Zombie) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/587f1fa7-70af-4390-b248-1505dddbfff9/domke+39.jpg Photography Blog - The Death Of Street Photography (Or The Birth Of The Phone Zombie) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf2648d0-1d73-41ba-9e83-7467e0761a30/domke+37.jpg Photography Blog - 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The Death Of Street Photography (Or The Birth Of The Phone Zombie) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/748e57ec-e1a4-4d4b-90d8-129633d15810/domke+52.jpg Photography Blog - The Death Of Street Photography (Or The Birth Of The Phone Zombie) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98cf6c4a-16bd-4589-b209-86da306bda15/domke+44.jpg Photography Blog - The Death Of Street Photography (Or The Birth Of The Phone Zombie) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4a9b5b25-cd70-4a8b-a2a0-bad5ec6be333/domke+53.jpg Photography Blog - The Death Of Street Photography (Or The Birth Of The Phone Zombie) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/7/balls-we-like-balls monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfd9af5d-1554-4506-9f62-30e907ed8b06/domke+45.jpg Photography Blog - 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Balls, We Like Balls. - Make it stand out Some scale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a19cfd4b-45b0-4466-94c9-937cb1c0f374/domke+50.jpg Photography Blog - Balls, We Like Balls. - Make it stand out This is what it looks like properly focussed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/5/so-how-big-should-a-camera-be monthly 0.5 2023-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ebbe069f-09b3-416b-be44-8a917a6d2bdc/s+7+10+G%3F.jpg Photography Blog - So, How Big Should A Camera Be? - Make it stand out The EM1x allows me to grab and shoot, everything where it should be, the rest locked off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a56ac704-45c8-475c-8a9f-e7f2b05da0f3/domke+36.jpg Photography Blog - So, How Big Should A Camera Be? - Make it stand out Landscape shooters have the luxury of using pretty much any camera available, large or small. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/4/japan-reviewed-after-a-break monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/84c855ed-3eda-47bb-a928-36e03cf06a42/domke+26.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Even exposed pipes in temple gardens have to be “perfect”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/463cb3ca-20d2-4edd-aeee-b54806ed094b/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out From one of the earliest trips, somewhere in Tokyo. I would only frame a handful of the images from my previous trips, this and a couple of its friends would be in the mix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efa4970c-b7b8-47e0-a345-2ddb375d1bd1/domke+28.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3983491e-f4db-4f7b-bfb5-f4f1fc55d882/domke+29.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/487e3e68-e44c-4924-b805-e103763caf21/domke+31.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9850909d-0132-45d7-b484-eebd5e9a0f2c/domke+32.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78a9c545-2478-4971-a47a-2910e80053a8/domke+33.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e697b1fc-0423-4de7-a17c-5c9440353d62/domke+35.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Renewed After A Break - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/10/3/japan-dawn monthly 0.5 2023-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39e5f4a1-b166-40d9-a4cf-5c8205e1b6d8/domke+23.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out First image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21f167ec-ed64-49fc-acb9-267e4f908259/domke+17.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e2e7c17d-78b2-45ee-86ef-14002d02ca9e/domke+22.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23756073-4ba7-418e-82a9-2a721268c870/domke+15.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66b255b1-b11f-47a1-9457-5c44785ce48d/domke+16.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/52ee742a-b281-4334-b35c-dcef6256941d/domke+19.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2d66774-879e-4ade-b4e6-35473d26f105/domke+24.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f91975a7-6104-4784-a248-4a02bb444a0f/domke+20.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19f5d9fc-b216-43aa-b315-710a3175e1ef/domke+25.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Dawn - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/30/a-light monthly 0.5 2023-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/35e8a308-78b6-44b4-becf-900670f219c9/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - A Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5723a6d6-bba8-438d-a084-f82baac65a88/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - A Light. - Make it stand out The best shots come from the moments of preparation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86be1e45-b855-4ac3-8c41-678cfa9f3e27/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - A Light. - Make it stand out Or distraction. The limits of my background were missed here. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/23/must-know-guns monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4e1a5f12-8bd8-4494-86f3-7ad88fc05024/511+4.jpg Photography Blog - Must Like Guns? - Make it stand out With the S5 for scale. Tall as the F804, but way deeper and with pockets on all sides. Big pockets. One pocket holds both mat boxes and all the adapters. The other holds all my filters, step rings etc, another takes all the mics I would bring normally. There is even a water bottle holder on one end and a separate “brass catcher” bag that may both end up being useful lens bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/37c4f0e6-373f-43b6-a127-0ddfaa9f6dc7/511+5.jpg Photography Blog - Must Like Guns? - Make it stand out The straps go all the way under for added strength, the zippers are heavy duty and smooth running, the nylon is 600D rip-stop. The whole thing feels genuinely heavy duty as befits a bag that can take a lot of serious metal. Being square it stacks on a trolley well with other cases and bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b7fcd69a-cb37-4252-bcb2-a7c142e97d17/511+2.jpg Photography Blog - Must Like Guns? - Make it stand out The padded removable insert with full length zip pockets each side and two very strong velcro inserts walls (only 1 used above). This takes my current two rigs well, but the new G9 Mk2 will have a top handle fitted, so it will sit side-on with no lens, the handle sitting on the top edge of the insert. The base pad is a spare I bought for the F804, which is actually longer than the original, able to fit a Domke F1 “little bit bigger” bag. It is a perfect footprint for the insert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5e2f096b-b640-4b57-8a45-072add64a6d3/511+3.jpg Photography Blog - Must Like Guns? - Make it stand out The insert in the bag shows that there is probably 30-40% more space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dbc61b1e-d5ed-4683-b61e-ab47df99ec4b/511.jpg Photography Blog - Must Like Guns? - Make it stand out With the insert, there is room for a decent sized Neewer 480 LED panel, another case for a smaller 176 LED and filter set and each wall is lined with a padded pocket/wall. If removed, the inside would take a full rig on a chest brace or shoulder rig ready to go, or two rigs with handles, separated by something (?). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3a2b3967-57b1-4d52-83ab-cb3874894c66/511+1.jpg Photography Blog - Must Like Guns? - Make it stand out The full length back (front?) pocket has 8 magazine pouches that just happen to take Panasonic camera and NPF 550 batteries snuggly. When I get the G9 Mk2, I will have exactly four of each, so another perfect fit. I have a couple of 970’s but they go in the bottom of the pocket and I tend to use these for bigger lights, not camera monitors etc. Check out the nice Bokeh balls on the zip from the 25 f1.8. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/15/japan-near-what-to-take monthly 0.5 2023-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/26abd231-38e5-4419-85ec-8eb5343b4592/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out Waist high grab shot, manually focussed to about 5ft-as marked on the barrel, at f2.8 using the 17’s unique Bokeh (deep, smooth transition, but still with some in-focus snap). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b576394a-2962-4d40-b711-6d237ab38c9f/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out Compression and clean separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/787ce0f8-8ab8-47f8-9b9e-6ea966503a2e/Japan+triple+10.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out More semi-wide quick and reactive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/500a659a-d1df-4085-92e9-340aa873a521/kamakura+4.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out Back to reach and compression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8bf213db-56ac-4d3a-99af-c94b71e06a12/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out Delightful colours, gentle rendering, sublime sharpness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63541079-d6c7-4364-a558-e80801cba3b5/untitled-1230464.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/13793347-cf41-4865-81ab-847448908729/untitled-4222635.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out No complaints about the little kit tele zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/129308e0-0fff-4390-b5b4-f663d8a9adac/trip.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out The kit 40-150 at the back, extended so you can see it (so light it does not even creep), Pen Mini MkII with 17mm, EM10 MkII with 45, Pen F with 15 and the 9mm super wide. The bag is the Tokyo Porter satchel we bought about four trips ago in Kyoto, with the Tenba insert I use in the Domke F802. The bag is a TARDIS, taking the insert with room. I will take four batteries of each type, my wife also using a Pen Mini II I picked up cheap from the local camera shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4b3b78a0-4fd9-4b5f-ada7-2b8b3dc1bc0e/trip+1.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Near, What To Take? - Make it stand out There is depth to burn, a huge front pocket, room either side and an internal weatherproof pocket for documents (clever, a semi weather-proof bag but a truly weather-proof pocket). The Pen mini sits on top of the 9mm with my lucky hankie as cushioning, but I will only take two cameras on any given day. Mini and EM10 for street walks, Pen F and EM10 for more serious expeditions. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/28/champions-all monthly 0.5 2023-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/790f8108-2967-482a-9935-d1e9d788c219/s+7+10+G%3F+3.jpg Photography Blog - Champions All - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/de385a5a-2cbf-4256-96a6-488f317957ec/s+7+10+G%3F+1.jpg Photography Blog - Champions All - Make it stand out Nice to shoot on a smaller ground with only a zoom. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/25/lh6a1x8l09hv0535wbq1iwzn08s6lw monthly 0.5 2023-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1695630991312-ARUIVQ1Q4J8J24ICBK6Y/EmptyName+55.jpg Photography Blog - The Wider View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1695631017287-EY7TEIRP52IW2JTFOICV/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - 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Those We Left Behind https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/22/life-before-and-after-the-perfect-camera monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2bb78e0e-e57a-4257-a006-fc876990fdf3/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Life Before And After The "Perfect" Camera - Make it stand out ISO 6400 cropped, with a hand held 600 f4. Notice the DOF is actually too shallow to get the kicker and wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/be0f0714-96fc-4598-b4e1-85c58a2a413b/20233008_Girls+Junior+Football_Main+Oval_+10.jpg Photography Blog - Life Before And After The "Perfect" Camera - Make it stand out Shooting this hand held with 100mp may be interesting, but 25+ is actually plenty. Once the job of a monster tripod mounted camera, I shot a series of these hand held at a school excursion with a long lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3da5455f-7ba4-46f7-b57d-853560462238/20230109_Hockey+Team+Photos_Northern+Hockey+center_+2.jpg Photography Blog - Life Before And After The "Perfect" Camera - Make it stand out Tons of quality, nice and practical, easy to find Bokeh in balance. I used to get excited when eye lashes were visible, now I assume it to be the case. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/7/video-pathways-so-many-options-nothing-perfect monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e98e5fc7-a1e6-497b-88f0-6d1d87f4a9a9/today+5.jpg Photography Blog - Future Video Pathways. So many Options, Nothing Perfect....Or Is There? - Make it stand out IPB loves this type of thing, but it is not all you will do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78fe4b2a-2b81-422e-b59e-112e13e79683/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Future Video Pathways. So many Options, Nothing Perfect....Or Is There? - Make it stand out This type of thing is the Achilles heal of IPB. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/14/some-things-of-interest monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6b897c92-1abf-4d9e-b18a-b89b2de77d94/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Something Of Interest (Or Understatement Of The Year). - Make it stand out All this, no catch? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/667be98d-01fc-43f2-8971-16862e12bb72/NH+Gala+43.jpg Photography Blog - Something Of Interest (Or Understatement Of The Year). - Make it stand out We always want more, so it is rare when hopes are exceeded. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/13/ly7duepa6fv45lwbdb5yh9f72vaati monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/17892b01-743b-4816-b9b1-596b4100ed7f/today+10.jpg Photography Blog - A Plucky Little Horse And Some Leftovers - Make it stand out Not the massive mount many had, but plucky, well loved and it turned on a dime, so really fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b09d1bcc-191d-4a0b-a837-03cab6b5df51/SOC+riding+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Plucky Little Horse And Some Leftovers - Make it stand out No contest. Cool pixelation effect down the leg from the running board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d1d7cb1e-c8c0-4fb6-b621-8219cf9a41e6/SOC+riding+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Plucky Little Horse And Some Leftovers - Make it stand out For some, sport is a religion, prayer and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/70ba1781-c560-4697-b38f-d597df3bc9a1/SOC+riding.jpg Photography Blog - A Plucky Little Horse And Some Leftovers - Make it stand out No ball, but strong none the less. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/12/shape-of-days monthly 0.5 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc96a922-c306-4c26-bd81-0dc5abf202ef/today+7.jpg Photography Blog - Shape Of Days - Make it stand out Nothing like a passionate person in the space they call their own. The other photographers advised me to just wait until the interview was over and ask three questions as the basis of a quick video, then do the staged still shots. I cannot think of a better way to kill the vibe of the whole process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e98e5fc7-a1e6-497b-88f0-6d1d87f4a9a9/today+5.jpg Photography Blog - Shape Of Days - Make it stand out How do you get someone to consciously repeat a spontaneous moment? You don’t. First time is the only time. Love the 16:9 shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59d23812-194e-4249-9999-709050f012da/today+3.jpg Photography Blog - Shape Of Days - Make it stand out Remembering her first visit to Florence to see Michelangelos “David”, discovering the unfinished works “The Prisoners”, and seeing first hand the chisel marks and first imaginings of the artist, “like he was right there”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96c58b87-8138-4dde-a9d5-453be8379c0d/today+2.jpg Photography Blog - Shape Of Days - Make it stand out No, not great, but done. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/7/old-glass-magic monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0595b6d8-3828-47a0-b439-c798de002b86/Screen+Shot+2023-09-07+at+6.32.33+pm.png Photography Blog - Old Glass Magic - Make it stand out So what is against the above image? A screen shot taken from a video clip, made with a dated G9 stills-hybrid camera in base Standard colour mode, 1080p (10 bit, 422), no other changes, ISO 3200, with a 50 year old lens in manual focus. A lens prone to low contrast veiling flare wide open, with “guesstimated” white balance, hand held, manually focussed using only the camera screen, minimal grading by an editor still learning the basics (a little white balance shift, some added contrast). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/594fbc0f-2d1a-458e-958b-9b65ffe3a9c2/Screen+Shot+2023-09-07+at+6.31.18+pm.png Photography Blog - Old Glass Magic - Make it stand out Just to prove it was not a fluke, an image from another clip, this time with slightly warmer white balance (what I guessed before the slight fix). really like the 3d effect this lens adds and focussing, with depth limited to M43 f2.8 is a breeze. Notice the double edge on the gold frame. It is a little like the 17mm, but with Ni-Sen or cross eyed Bokeh as a bonus. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/6/the-s5-and-super-35-as-a-real-option monthly 0.5 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/87a992c3-1d46-4989-8fd7-3338a20f33c2/Screen+Shot+2023-09-06+at+4.25.12+pm.png Photography Blog - The S5 and Super 35 As A Real Option - Make it stand out A screen shot from a recent M43/G9 shoot, using 1080 in standard mode, with minimal grading. So much more on offer from even S35 in the S5 in FLAT profile, but even this “bare bones” offering is enough for most uses. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/9/3/will-ai-replace-photographers monthly 0.5 2023-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/16b489ac-eb78-41e9-8520-eb5403609431/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Will AI Replace Photographers? - Make it stand out Real person, real place, real time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2fe4ac7-feac-4c97-9923-53fcd30040f6/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Will AI Replace Photographers? - Make it stand out What would be the point of faking these guys? Apart from breaking the one main tenant of news reporting, authenticity, it would simply be a pointless exercise. Removing the stack of chairs from the background? Well that is another matter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98971a14-612b-416f-a9f4-8ef197375313/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Will AI Replace Photographers? - Make it stand out Nature does a lot of the heavy lifting here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9dc03669-2b42-4c22-a48b-ada9ca5d72ea/MRC+28.jpg Photography Blog - Will AI Replace Photographers? - Make it stand out People it turns out are real. Just ask them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac5975e0-4161-4c90-aa56-43931cc5621b/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Will AI Replace Photographers? - Make it stand out I was there, it was real and I shared. I could have lifted a similar image from the web and manipulated it, but it would not have physically taken me there, so it would have been irrelevant. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/25/the-demise-of-the-ten-percenters monthly 0.5 2023-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89732ea4-b2dd-407c-96f2-55803ee749eb/high+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Demise Of The Ten Percenters. - Make it stand out A basic portrait image of a subject for the paper. Where did the process come from? 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Place the subjects in their space, let them do their thing and capture the magic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4174865-246a-44a8-8c89-0811cdf759bb/MRC+Portraits+19.jpg Photography Blog - The Demise Of The Ten Percenters. - Make it stand out Sport has its own needs, but thankfully, you usually know what they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e824dc6d-d419-461a-aebb-d5dad4dd94c2/S16+23.jpg Photography Blog - The Demise Of The Ten Percenters. - Make it stand out Sometimes it does not matter much. 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A lesson learned form others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78fe4b2a-2b81-422e-b59e-112e13e79683/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Fatigue and the Future - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/71962905-6a66-469e-9bc9-9682321c41b9/MRC+29.jpg Photography Blog - Fatigue and the Future - Make it stand out Gigs like this are perfect, but so rare. Sometimes it seems, you cannot even give it away. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/17/the-gentle-art-of-the-video-mash monthly 0.5 2023-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e230ee98-8fdb-4249-8824-5c8fafecb784/MRC+Portraits+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out If you are lucky, there is a sit down, where both are possible. Then you just need a little B-roll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1a28f25-173e-4277-bb75-3bc257011022/MRC+Portraits+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out Not posed, found. She was sitting to the side waiting for the ok to go and I grabbed this portrait. Semi-posed I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1692268223901-D5BFHVSWAK90W8DV7CFA/MRC+Portraits+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1692268231978-S54DB9EBMSMQ91W7KWEW/MRC+Portraits+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f5a6e4b-22c5-4384-ab90-c7ec6b58e6d2/MRC+Portraits+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out Spontaneous moments either video or stills are golden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1b35dd6-7312-45ea-9bc3-ea3befc3e417/s5+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out Sometimes TV are there also, lights and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/16d3e051-f2de-43c8-aae3-b185a23cb136/MRC+Portraits+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out Performers perform, simple as that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c556f50e-767c-4a6e-9b64-d014ee19eac8/high+13.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out Some moments are not repeatable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4a2e3565-7f5d-4d5e-9e7a-6e222e5d1858/MRC+Portraits+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Gentle Art Of The Video Smash - Make it stand out Occasionally, you walk in and everyone performs. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/5/our-national-game-grass-roots-level monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227792125-WT4E7HMTK0YALBNNUQBP/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+10.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227766868-P6SV94HB5OCXQV442L2C/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+13.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227773706-AKIPJTAV56QWK7A5NAFZ/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+14.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227782880-QXJ2WZ2CPEOU4G5WVP8Z/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+15.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227803365-U95WL8NO4O7WKURJTPQB/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+9.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227812888-XRHKMXK6Q73GOF3WMWQI/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+8.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227821290-RTVHNEFI78D76LVG7946/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+26.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227841249-Z4XLSK1Z1LD4FNXG8VSH/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+19.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227850281-EA39F8QHIWK70R1HWUUZ/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+24.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1691227858712-XUH3XHEGYY57X0F2XP76/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+25.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5abf24b7-54f3-4766-a687-28238cf867fe/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+18.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out Possibly a case of two merging into one, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2b7e931-460f-4512-b69d-d78d99db99ea/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+28.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out or growing some more arms, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6bcba861-3718-425d-8bde-7a8d5d32b98b/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+12.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out or maybe helping a friend perform a needed face plant, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f57a7cc5-bd7b-466b-8ebf-fb4a7ea2f869/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+36.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out but at the end of the day, the ball is all important. So they say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10c694fe-2053-4288-85a1-f80597cdd328/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+27.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out few come away unscathed (yes, that is a boot mark on his face and no officer, he did not get the number plate), https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6eb2c3e-755c-4d25-a60d-99fe1568036a/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+30.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out Taking a “mark” gives the taker a free kick, so great lengths are gone to and the results can be game changing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/618d2d04-dd25-403b-b6d0-78564a739bfe/StP%27s.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out This was the mark that led to the goal that tired the game and led to the home team winning. Even after the siren, the kick can be taken making for some famous moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f2e7fa1-171a-4ac4-bfe7-5dee6f226753/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f69b293-783f-4842-8d4f-c51cf5e3e903/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+5.jpg Photography Blog - Our National Game, Grass Roots Level. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/4/some-thoughts-on-work-practices monthly 0.5 2023-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e97f323-4701-4f5d-88d4-77aff8039dd4/NH+Gala+14.jpg Photography Blog - Some Thoughts On Work Practices - Make it stand out Posing was not an option here, I did not even speak the language. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/2/sound-practice monthly 0.5 2023-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/93c118f3-25fc-411f-b809-02526ec3d0f9/4%3A7%3A23+Nagle+socks+1.jpg Photography Blog - Sound Practice. - Make it stand out The sE sisters, the support act to the Lewitt band. There is also a soloist, some French allrounder. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/2/three-by-two monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2cb561dc-dbec-4d83-8026-c37e9bd9fd78/x+23.jpg Photography Blog - Three By Two - Make it stand out The last 440 is on the way and I consider myself lucky to get the last one I could find. Some Lewitt mics seem to be scarce in these parts at the moment. No 340tt, 340 Rex, or 440’s and few of the others. I almost bought the Beat kit (340 Rex, 440 and 2x 040’s), because nothing would be wasted (and you get a cool box). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/29/levels-of-all-sorts monthly 0.5 2023-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/000a94c8-032f-460c-8d83-9c93bf476a01/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Levels And Ambitions - Make it stand out Love to know who she sees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e762f45a-de81-42db-a145-f85449818fdd/x+12.jpg Photography Blog - Levels And Ambitions - Make it stand out This is fun, but more time would be nice and less chasing of names and team lists. I have however discovered I can cover a game in ten minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/02b03ff2-2e54-4e6d-ac06-dd5bb030d801/Screen+Shot+2023-08-03+at+4.02.01+pm.png Photography Blog - Levels And Ambitions - Make it stand out Just a crummy screen shot because for some reason DaVinci will not let me export this file as a jpeg, but enough to show the base quality the G9 gives me in Standard profile taken “on the fly”. I increased contrast very slightly and that was the same for all of the clips. I would be happy enough with this as a still, let alone a frozen video frame. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/8/1/nice-walk-in-to-work monthly 0.5 2023-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/73ceac69-e979-46f6-b10c-963ad48ff7b6/x+15.jpg Photography Blog - Nice Walk In To Work - Make it stand out My old friend, close to moving on I feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/75657a39-208b-4a77-8026-e8f972a5c6ca/x+17.jpg Photography Blog - Nice Walk In To Work - Make it stand out A case of unlikely retrieval. The silhouette image was underwhelming, so some exploration was attempted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c664607-1cbb-42d0-86fb-7929fe0e066d/x+19.jpg Photography Blog - Nice Walk In To Work - Make it stand out This is a good exercise to. I had my whole bag with me but just used the 45mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6e9fda4e-a750-4684-8a83-2adaa5bb30fe/x+22.jpg Photography Blog - Nice Walk In To Work - Make it stand out Just outside work, last glance. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/31/more-forced-brilliance-and-some-genuine-coolness monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0a9cf074-7fe3-4ae7-aeed-5b0cd3beeee5/FX+1.jpg Photography Blog - More "Forced Brilliance" And Some Genuine Coolness - Make it stand out The H8 feels hard, precise, clicky and reassuring. The “softness” of the H5 is quite different. The Metal EXH-6 on the H8 actually makes it feel top heavy, but it also feels right. The XYH-6 capsule now switched to the H5 to empower it a bit* is also quite heavy compared to the XYH-5. Bit of an ugly pair, but workable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e3718375-6fa1-4154-a9f8-4ccf661e3963/FX+2.jpg Photography Blog - More "Forced Brilliance" And Some Genuine Coolness - Make it stand out They do not look hugely different, but the H-6 on the left is about twice the weight and the foam and fluffy I have for the H-5 and H1n are not going to work. The mics in particular are huge. The capsule was a bonus, effectively shaving $100-150 off the real price of the H8, but I am thinking now that the H5 may get more gigs as a main player with this and the SSH-6 as options. Not just a backup option, kind of like getting two new recorders at once. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/30/my-utterly-brilliant-mic-choice-made-mostly-by-mistake monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0d216122-3c5c-4912-9652-e14360edcc53/s5+7.jpg Photography Blog - My Utterly Brilliant Mic Choice, Made Mostly By Mistake. - Make it stand out He is part of something bigger, so not my concern. The bigger event is, but running my own massive system along side what is there is unfeasible. Simple but effective is the key. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/27/being-a-happy-micro-four-thirds-tragic monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18da5c0a-1567-4848-93a8-781009d61eb8/St+Pats+9.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Happy Micro Four Thirds Tragic - Make it stand out M43 cameras don’t just take good enough images, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cad7a825-ae97-4de2-b4f3-32ec4cd1e41b/St+Pats+13.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Happy Micro Four Thirds Tragic - Make it stand out they take great images and they do it easily (EM10 mk2, 17mm f1.8 wide open, not my “A” game). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/28/versatile monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba4a2888-173c-4272-a623-fd9c0df0e518/58LCT240PRO-B.jpg Photography Blog - Versatile, Now More So. - Make it stand out Not the only mic I need (that would be the 441 Flex), but more versatile than any other I do have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d8767fda-4bb5-482c-bcfd-9d17814140c0/LEW-DTP340TT_3.jpg Photography Blog - Versatile, Now More So. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea9e6798-cf09-4d56-b879-2de20408c458/1334.jpg Photography Blog - Versatile, Now More So. - Make it stand out A true bump in the dark space. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/26/priorities-a-retrospective-of-the-last-two-weeks monthly 0.5 2023-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5ad2491c-1fac-4c67-be91-2fd231442ea3/x+9.jpg Photography Blog - Priorities Revisited, A Retrospective Of The Last Two Weeks. - Make it stand out The family so far, just waiting on the second 240, then maybe the second 440 or a 550 (ed. DTP 340). Too many choices. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/26/death-of-a-salesman-or-dont-read-this-its-just-for-me monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/159135f1-fbb2-4182-a7a6-c312efbbfe9f/StP+2.jpg Photography Blog - Death Of A Salesman (Or Don't Read This, It's Just Self Therapy For Me) - Make it stand out This was close, tempered with the knowledge that it was likely a one off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c78a0f6e-5b16-41da-b30e-cfa3523a80ce/Muylatina+78.jpg Photography Blog - Death Of A Salesman (Or Don't Read This, It's Just Self Therapy For Me) - Make it stand out This is what I do, this is who I am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2180775-504c-4d7b-a448-1596474400e3/MRC+8.jpg Photography Blog - Death Of A Salesman (Or Don't Read This, It's Just Self Therapy For Me) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2203ced-9ef1-4fe4-8099-96b9d9d05a1a/MRC+BBQ+101.jpg Photography Blog - Death Of A Salesman (Or Don't Read This, It's Just Self Therapy For Me) - Make it stand out Connections are important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e97f323-4701-4f5d-88d4-77aff8039dd4/NH+Gala+14.jpg Photography Blog - Death Of A Salesman (Or Don't Read This, It's Just Self Therapy For Me) - Make it stand out What do I have to worry about? Some people have had to start again from nothing and still manage a smile. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/26/spider-alert monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b700ab1e-cf12-43d5-9ef4-9a23799d68bf/H8_introImage_1.png.768x0_q60.png Photography Blog - Spider Alert - Make it stand out Even without legs, it is still imposing. That nice X/Y capsule will upgrade the H5 and the EXH-6 will replace it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/25/noise-myth-or-monster monthly 0.5 2024-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce9ce126-1285-44e5-96ed-5bdc8f2f239e/kyoto+32.jpg Photography Blog - Noise, Myth Or Monster - Make it stand out Maybe if this is the subject, absolute quiet is a priority (and noise free sharpness). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba27c9c3-1943-4e2c-b8f4-66738d6c5874/LEW-LCT240PROBVP_4.jpeg Photography Blog - Noise, Myth Or Monster - Make it stand out This mic has a lot more noise (-19db) then its bigger sibling the LCT 440 (-7db), but the actual sound is much the same, depending on your tastes and needs. For music, this is fine, but maybe not for field recording. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dae11487-4b9c-43c1-8c4a-4ced294ebd7a/high+3.jpg Photography Blog - Noise, Myth Or Monster - Make it stand out Cropped from an image taken with a “small” sensor M43 camera, at a high ISO (12,800) under flat and unflattering light. If the content was irrelevant, then the image fails even if perfect. If the content is relevant then it’s quality matters less and less in proportion to the viewers care factor. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/24/growth-paths monthly 0.5 2023-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2fec9fb9-6dd4-45c0-9a25-59357e230b07/x+8.jpg Photography Blog - Growth Paths. - Make it stand out The sE V3 as promised is poppy and vibrant but controlled. The budget-not budget Pro-Lanen is smooth and warm and the sE V7 neutral and reserved, but also detailed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/23/layers-of-protection monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f2118e7-8771-4991-a502-f0225b9518b8/%E2%80%8EMIC+MAP.%E2%80%8E1.jpeg Photography Blog - Layers Of Protection. - Make it stand out The two grey bits are a possible interface upgrade or expansion (Zoom F6 or AMS-44) and maybe a wireless LAV kit like the Hollyland M1 Larks. Right now, the F6 seems like the sort of thing that would knock the balance off, and you know how I like balance. The AMS is possibly a dead end but way cheaper. The Larks are an evil I may have to face. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/22/a-cunning-plan monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e2c04dd8-b145-40ee-9515-a75a646f6f51/birds+38.jpg Photography Blog - A Cunning Plan Or The Ravings Of A Soon To Be Revealed Madman? - Make it stand out Calming image as a spacer. Now back to the madness ;). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/22/pondering-lav-mic-options-or-the-right-to-abstain monthly 0.5 2023-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/80da6a49-089a-4715-88b8-c59e9d5dad98/Lrk.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering LAV Mic Options (Or Reserving The Right To Abstain) - Make it stand out I just like these, especially compared to the semi-retro W60. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/21/recognition monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e63a6e58-b5e6-40d0-b27f-b3a6e771cacd/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - Recognition. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2782629d-25cf-4bf3-bffb-f3ebaefafca4/EmptyName+77.jpg Photography Blog - Recognition. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f16d2e9e-6c84-4cb3-a3ff-9ea24015dc0d/Library+1.jpg Photography Blog - Recognition. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19ba00ec-2e15-422a-9cdb-32019c844a22/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - Recognition. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/01952b6f-4618-4895-afd1-ace09c3212ed/Az+47.jpg Photography Blog - Recognition. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/21/obsession-and-reality monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb420917-569a-4bb5-96c9-592b84dcb78c/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - Obsession And Reality. - Make it stand out It starts as fun, but for some, it quickly becomes an obsession. Can obsession be fun? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/52d4d628-d904-4499-9486-3706163665ad/Muylatina+20.jpg Photography Blog - Obsession And Reality. - Make it stand out Perfect? Yes, of a type more important than technically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/15afce05-f6a4-46e8-be98-a41884b851aa/Muylatina+179.jpg Photography Blog - Obsession And Reality. - Make it stand out We quickly learn what is too much or too little, then life throws more and more at us and it gets harder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0b4c786b-01f0-4e96-b921-465452642fe3/MRC+11.jpg Photography Blog - Obsession And Reality. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/20/think-i-just-love-mics monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b70b82cf-45eb-43ba-aa0c-a1a32ab2b521/x+2.jpg Photography Blog - Think I Just Love Mics! - Make it stand out The Beast on steroids. The EXH-6 is next level in build quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62a9fa13-698a-4e2b-82ad-f8d3458cfafa/x+3.jpg Photography Blog - Think I Just Love Mics! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/52d4c307-a337-4cc5-bb1b-b0bb2e576839/x+4.jpg Photography Blog - Think I Just Love Mics! - Make it stand out They do make pretty sexy mics and it feels gooood in the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9dbbfbbc-40da-4e16-beb7-d8bf95e84999/x+6.jpg Photography Blog - Think I Just Love Mics! - Make it stand out The stand is a 2.1m Neewer with a 60cm Gravity gooseneck. This could go nearly three meters up, but also it could reach over a drummer or up from the stand with only one section used, so out of the way and in close It can also go low for an amp or kick drum. If I shake firmly this it does not move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39ec1b1b-aaca-4d53-90f2-136be6969bef/x+5.jpg Photography Blog - Think I Just Love Mics! - Make it stand out Easy as that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/20/the-loop-is-closed monthly 0.5 2023-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4af9b8ca-5221-4d1d-b7ba-94645d432988/LEW-LCT240PROBVP_4.jpeg Photography Blog - The Loop Is Closed (Or Is It The Noose?) - Make it stand out Impressive huh! The mic is made better than its price would suggest, the mount is top tier. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/19/field-recording-a-thing monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fbe09d0a-5e8e-46bb-9a87-afc9618235ef/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Field Recording A Thing? - Make it stand out This is how it looks, but how does it sound? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/38f895a1-58e1-47c7-b39a-c3c01347cb77/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - Field Recording A Thing? - Make it stand out My imagiation can recall the sounds here, but of course they are faulty by nature. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/17/why-are-phones-good-enough monthly 0.5 2023-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e01eb6a3-5a06-4ef8-8dbb-9333fdd2fe72/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Why Are Phones Often Good Enough? - Make it stand out Z9 too much for this type of thing? Probably. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b425bfc-71c3-4f64-8239-34a1de4d7a5a/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Why Are Phones Often Good Enough? - Make it stand out Phone image? Could have been easily. No movement, nothing hugely enlarged, decent light. All possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b6c66e98-a863-4f36-a208-801a816f4d29/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - Why Are Phones Often Good Enough? - Make it stand out Phone? No hope. Movement, distance, low light, all out of a phones reach at the moment. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/17/the-last-piece monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e19a25e-a4b7-4cf9-9200-04634f409769/MRC+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Piece Of The Puzzle? - Make it stand out The little Lewitt 040 Match are often used with the MTP 440 in the Lewitt drum kits, so even they think it is a good idea. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/8/zooms-for-video-primes-for-stills monthly 0.5 2023-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f7fc910d-a4b4-479e-bcc7-6515e90f7cc7/bd+11.jpg Photography Blog - Zooms For Video, Primes For Stills? - Make it stand out Situations that stretch stills cameras are sometimes less problematic for video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86293b1f-0d0d-4e1f-8260-bf5e4714afd5/s5+7.jpg Photography Blog - Zooms For Video, Primes For Stills? - Make it stand out Tricky for a stills camera, this is much easier to achieve and suitably “cinematic” in video. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/15/ohhhi-gotta-stop monthly 0.5 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d30315d0-edd2-4bf2-b43a-d0b06b613d93/EC+32.jpg Photography Blog - Ohhh...I Gotta Stop - Make it stand out Maybe a trip away. Some time far from a computer (and my own head). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/8/workflows monthly 0.5 2023-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6014ef8-bcf2-42b1-aac1-08499e1d14de/kyoto+1.jpg Photography Blog - Workflows. - Make it stand out Most situations have a contrast range that this profile can handle. if not, I have to decide how far I want to crush shadows to retain highlights. Basically like shooting JPEG’s really. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/11/priorities monthly 0.5 2023-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aedd94c6-ca32-4451-8698-bd35e7e4bee3/MRC+3.jpg Photography Blog - Priorities - Make it stand out The engine room. The X/Y capsule is handy, but probably the least useful of my many options. Up to 4 XLR feeds (with the EXH-6 adapter), shotgun with mid-side, direct interface with external sources, including computers, backup recording, mono to multi line recording (in RAW also), built in effects. It has more than I understand at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c828ba5e-7333-4d0f-ae89-2344c6528398/MRC+4.jpg Photography Blog - Priorities - Make it stand out A matched pair mics that take on many up to five times their price. Good as they are though, they are not designed for the more brutal sources out there (i.e. no bass). If combined with something more audibly robust though, they are ideal. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/10/mics-me-baby monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/14270247-e496-4946-958e-18f23364f803/MRC+2.jpg Photography Blog - Mike Me Baby.....Again! - Make it stand out Oops, forgot the MKE-400, but this is the core of the kit now. Plenty of versatility, great fine detail, but lacking a tactile element and some vocal/full grunge instrument handling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed042fcc-d8f4-4e58-ae9d-089fd56cb82b/MRC+1.jpg Photography Blog - Mike Me Baby.....Again! - Make it stand out This is the current fit, both Zooms on shock mounts. The pending EXH-6 will fit in the hole on the right where the H5 shock mount did go, but I will have to look at more storage options with the dynamics on the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/326eed7e-0ee8-453c-8d44-a5876a580759/SE-Electronics-V3-2.jpeg Photography Blog - Mike Me Baby.....Again! - Make it stand out A little more aggressive than the V7, but for into camera work, the extra punch is preferable and it is cheaper than the V7. I will likely end up with both to handle different voices and subjects. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/7/cinematic-or-modern-video monthly 0.5 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688078062253-T8FEF0IBUG3XHN4M3S2S/s5+10.jpg Photography Blog - Cinematic Movies Or Modern Video. - Make it stand out Ken Burns enough? A snap from an M43 camera, with nothing “cinematic” done except for lighting. The video on the day, though ruined by banding, looked similar. Just concentrate on the highlights then push your post as far as you dare. Shadows = drama, so what’s the harm? Snappiness is wanted, complete background mush is not. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/7/b-roll-thoughts monthly 0.5 2023-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b12b8e88-fe78-4756-8b0c-09351899de45/japan+2015+23.jpg Photography Blog - B-grade B-roll (Or Thinking Of Thinking More About B-roll). - Make it stand out Stills shooters will go to exotic focal lengths to change their viewers idea of something. Videographers can as well for some epic looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/edf5af3c-350a-47ab-816b-52b611a0a525/s5+5.jpg Photography Blog - B-grade B-roll (Or Thinking Of Thinking More About B-roll). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ece8fd8a-c024-4419-b25a-8342ce712a0f/kyoto+22.jpg Photography Blog - B-grade B-roll (Or Thinking Of Thinking More About B-roll). - Make it stand out Abstraction can work for you as well as it does in your stills and allows you to use it creatively. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/6/what-is-important monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/93aefc1d-d340-4da2-830d-515c451519f7/EmptyName+88.jpg Photography Blog - What Is Important? - Make it stand out Asked to get a nice image of an interview, I managed to get said shot, then grab some of the interview, just as the reporter asked a good question, added some B-roll of the team training, then a bit of slo-mo while she was showing off a medal won recently. When TV are there, lights are supplied. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/6/balance-in-life-as-well-as-processes monthly 0.5 2023-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131322968-EN3YLBGVQZ70PQRU9S7G/StP%27s.jpg Photography Blog - Balance In Life As Well As Processes. - Make it stand out These guys. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/4/japan-looming-thoughts-turn-to-kit monthly 0.5 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/699e92af-ec33-474c-b3a6-2ad69e0b1889/japan+2015+6.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Looming, Thoughts Turn To Kit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8a4ad25b-68ec-4445-acdf-b45b75568bcf/japan+2015+18.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Looming, Thoughts Turn To Kit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c05384f1-2bf1-4a60-9953-79aa4aae077d/japan+2015+17.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Looming, Thoughts Turn To Kit. - Make it stand out Do I want to revisit the same scenes the same way, or draw a line in the sand and bring a different me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ddb27e62-12aa-4def-8775-0eef81fbbf2c/kamakura+4.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Looming, Thoughts Turn To Kit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9f3e1caf-20ad-4062-a199-fa5beb6b6a7b/kyoto+27.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Looming, Thoughts Turn To Kit. - Make it stand out Alien invasion. Would I miss scenes like this, or would they add to the experience if moving stock? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce9ce126-1285-44e5-96ed-5bdc8f2f239e/kyoto+32.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Looming, Thoughts Turn To Kit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/3/the-balance monthly 0.5 2023-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/32b37f12-6f57-44cf-9f4d-6db349b5ef4e/Japan+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Balance - Make it stand out A snap taken with a 150mm f1.8 equivalent. Not a lens to be carried lightly nor discreetly, but in m43 it is a relatively compact 75mm f1.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/705f7438-135b-42c0-866e-9ec587bf6c49/high+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Balance - Make it stand out The power of a 600mm, with all the benefits of a 300. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/46e173a1-abe2-4198-a6e1-70ab7df51310/high+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Balance - Make it stand out ISO 12,800, cropped by over 50% and dealing with poor light colour. This file stands up well against a lot of full frame files I have seen recently in our and competitors papers. The very latest cameras and lenses make a difference, but at a premium and only at the very extreme end of things, and even then not by that much. The other culprit is possibly processing as most papers are locked into an Adobe only work flow. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/3/look-awayplease monthly 0.5 2023-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/97e49d23-bdd6-49fb-81ea-158d32c53b95/high+15.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. - Make it stand out A busy shop, busier subject, this was a quick job. The subject struck her own pose while pondering what to do. Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4846f7c-d87f-4985-bd00-04ebd26de0e4/high+17.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. - Make it stand out The voice of tomorrow, just wish the wind put a little life in the flag! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377592614-H4IZ79PHB3GF8RJIJRCZ/high+10.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377585677-ITHM1MJEUJJPN96EC14U/high+9.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377605458-C5N2M8DC63JZIXLDP9RT/high+18.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377598533-ZQD9KIKR3FVLO1ETDBYN/high+12.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377610594-4OO1R3S3O5623U3P0UIY/high+19.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377616088-WGKTN7HJFC1WVA8L0B02/high+16.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377634977-Z7T15VML30VCCKG0AJQ4/high+8.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1688377626548-7V31Y5O09T9IE081S1AS/high+7.jpg Photography Blog - Look Away........Please. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/7/2/what-lens-do-you-like monthly 0.5 2023-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7becc8dd-d85a-4b83-9c9e-b4af17605ce9/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens Do You Like And Why? - Make it stand out Sometimes the “wrong” lens can force a new way of seeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/93385d53-8063-43f8-98ca-ca5b6625aa64/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens Do You Like And Why? - Make it stand out One of my favourite shots from last year, this one sold me on the relatively new 15mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/337d00a2-7b4c-4961-9902-ef71a3882a15/untitled-28.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens Do You Like And Why? - Make it stand out Sometimes there is no substitute for extra reach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c50c1a2-7628-4a55-80be-1c5a8daf9c77/ds+rom+6.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens Do You Like And Why? - Make it stand out The focal range disadvantage of a prime has to be embraced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb254cdd-8c5c-4763-8783-9e1e422c17e8/untitled-4222635.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens Do You Like And Why? - Make it stand out For travel I am always more than happy with the cheap, light and excellent M43 kit zoom and basic prime options. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/25/still-the monthly 0.5 2023-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f73f32ee-ae9e-4e7f-82db-766c621a5469/high+1.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Worst Light, But Possible - Make it stand out ISO 12,800 is not a pleasant place to play, even with an EM1x (even a full frame). There are newer cameras in M43, but very few cameras are happy in this space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/517fdcf3-fe63-488d-bb25-c4502949263c/high+2.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Worst Light, But Possible - Make it stand out Cropped in to compensate for the lens limit (the 200 f2.8 would be about ideal), it is still fine for print, but starting to show the signs of high ISO degradation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ebeb34fe-04b7-4e61-b8e5-d799bde5dd3d/high+3.jpg Photography Blog - Still The Worst Light, But Possible - Make it stand out A quick pass through ON1 No Noise (2022) and the noise cleans up, the sharpness stays, maybe looking a little “perfect plasticky”, but for print, perfectly fine. The colour is an issue, but the lighting does not give you much to work with. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/23/prime-lenses-all-we-need monthly 0.5 2023-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686771669906-Y5KYSTZZ4JEKJTXT172Z/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Lenses, All We Need? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/324a34ed-a854-447d-947a-ed215c5dd836/NH+Gala+29.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Lenses, All We Need? - Make it stand out A case if gentle movements of a prime, no zoom needed or wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d3fc469-4802-4b37-ab6b-d3c12da6369e/SOC+2.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Lenses, All We Need? - Make it stand out Caught short by only using my longest lens at the football, the drama of this shot was lost. There was another person needed to tell the story. Zoom? probably or another prime on another camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c25787d4-8c3b-46b2-99d5-60e06994e4b8/St+Pats+16.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Lenses, All We Need? - Make it stand out A heavy crop from the 60mm end of a zoom. Plenty for my needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5dbe462b-14e8-4dea-8002-3bf96b4b4823/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Lenses, All We Need? - Make it stand out This is a greater than 50% crop of a similar quality lens making my 300 a decent 1000mm full frame equivalent lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/22/judder-is monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0cb77988-2922-43f7-ba21-49a0a6057156/s5+7.jpg Photography Blog - Frame Judder, Is It A Real Problem? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec140256-a96c-4267-abab-08a8e47ca371/s5+12.jpg Photography Blog - Frame Judder, Is It A Real Problem? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/19/yep-freedom-feels-good monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129302068-GDWG4O1G63HUDTZW5AA2/StP%27s+25.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129241076-SDVML38KCEGSTZQ6JERB/StP%27s+35.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129261737-J876O1J37LUB5VYF4U7S/StP%27s+34.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129273813-MPK0RBF355KE4EO93R6J/StP%27s+33.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129327947-B8DEA5CCEV9H88QXZAIB/StP%27s+13.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129338981-2TP5SJ8FP1RI835MUZYZ/StP%27s+10.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131163377-TA401Z678YOC5H6M2SME/StP%27s+28.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131186549-PV00R32K3BCSMGQS3E4E/StP%27s+11.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129508805-H2H2RP5HCOQX5RB1QKSG/StP%27s+32.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129470523-CXUFQOG37AIUAJJ6AYF9/StP%27s+36.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129492597-36KGB1SM7HD9E1W35VWT/StP%27s+30.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129547005-LU842CMHV1X5MLUHRKN5/StP%27s+29.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129562224-Q98SP6ZM3JV86GMJTP9R/StP%27s+23.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129581729-AUQGQEOZ5XQUHVN4IOTU/StP%27s+14.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129598301-A6TTZ435LTWF7DIM76PX/StP%27s+8.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687129618594-GLEHQOYU0LCE25TMWMSC/StP%27s+3.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131375067-SPBA02N9C6BFPWAIP1DW/StP%27s+27.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131322968-EN3YLBGVQZ70PQRU9S7G/StP%27s.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131340782-5TOD42HP40BZACWGIJXC/StP%27s+31.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131355658-OPMFI8FP4AANYEO3RQP3/StP%27s+26.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131390117-ZEL3GA8U0MN8BPBC4AAW/StP%27s+24.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131411507-DTL9JA07P45Q8I11G1JF/StP%27s+21.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131439030-UQNQH9B4RNHE5ROPKKIL/StP%27s+20.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131475133-RM4PX6SE0JNRERVRTC8W/StP%27s+16.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131496183-WGTPEVL7WJ9DXBMADQIV/StP%27s+7.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131509384-476DYZEUTDZQOIXW1A8P/StP%27s+5.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131525185-UU1D529MG3Q8SBEN1191/StP%27s+4.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131544012-3DC0VYZ60T2XEU9890KA/StP%27s+1.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1687131556554-8964Y21AGI4RXVTMY3F1/StP%27s+2.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/875e2a01-9955-4f46-968c-6881c21260fd/StP%27s+18.jpg Photography Blog - Yep, It Was Freedom And It Was Good. - Make it stand out At the top of that mountain is number 13 for St Pats, the game changer and a future star. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/21/fixed-the-judder-roll-on-in-the-flicker monthly 0.5 2023-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7368eb7f-ae33-4080-beeb-c3d427c2cbf8/s5+10.jpg Photography Blog - Fixed The Judder, Roll On In The Flicker! - Make it stand out Seriously, how could you resist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/edf5af3c-350a-47ab-816b-52b611a0a525/s5+5.jpg Photography Blog - Fixed The Judder, Roll On In The Flicker! - Make it stand out This one shows the semi “book” reflected light technique used to light the scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8c9b1ee5-ef27-4741-a741-0836cb0aaf9e/s5+11.jpg Photography Blog - Fixed The Judder, Roll On In The Flicker! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0cb77988-2922-43f7-ba21-49a0a6057156/s5+7.jpg Photography Blog - Fixed The Judder, Roll On In The Flicker! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec140256-a96c-4267-abab-08a8e47ca371/s5+12.jpg Photography Blog - Fixed The Judder, Roll On In The Flicker! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/19/full-frame-realities monthly 0.5 2023-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4d62d25-aa64-4b4d-a29b-f15f88acce53/s5+1.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame Realities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c9abd89-8f71-48e7-9833-df6bbab91bc1/s5+2.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame Realities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/53be2a0d-4b3b-4b6d-8c2d-4cbbb6faa383/s5+4.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame Realities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/16/juddering-question monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/656d6c6a-b73c-4efa-942d-59ad7b66c7d2/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Juddering Question. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/16/dualities monthly 0.5 2023-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66f89bb8-6505-4853-8402-f150a1e9fbc0/Az+68.jpg Photography Blog - Dualities (Or The Best Of All Worlds) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/24b25210-9267-45d4-b6de-ebc826c5540c/Az+46.jpg Photography Blog - Dualities (Or The Best Of All Worlds) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23b60d2f-188e-46b6-bd22-c6cfa49c9b62/NH+Gala+35.jpg Photography Blog - Dualities (Or The Best Of All Worlds) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/84b0bc3b-d07a-4664-a576-273033c49563/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Dualities (Or The Best Of All Worlds) - Make it stand out Humble cameras and lenses can do great things, they just need to get there in the first place. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/15/the-best-of-both-worlds monthly 0.5 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b0a74e6f-58eb-447d-86d7-f9f281987935/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Best Of Both Worlds - Make it stand out A trip to melbourne reminded me of the bright light loving Olympus kit’s strength. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34101c37-bc01-45c1-9510-847a5ceb469f/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Best Of Both Worlds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0dfa294-e90c-4ed1-93a5-7512db5726dd/EmptyName+114.jpg Photography Blog - The Best Of Both Worlds - Make it stand out Sure footed in the extreme, the Em1 Mk2, which is a few generations behind the latest Olympus/OM systems offerings still has plenty of legs for most work (I often use the other one as my second sports camera). I use EM1x’s for sport and the G9’s for hybrid video, but for long lens work, these work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0fcf535a-acec-4d8d-8e73-62465be8d6ef/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Best Of Both Worlds - Make it stand out This all Olympus file has a glow about it, but the reality was, the light was blinding. I love the film like look of files like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed3642ee-740d-4083-9d9d-555651f456ad/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Best Of Both Worlds - Make it stand out A harmonious combination of the G9 and Olympus 45mm. The colour from all Panasonic kit tends to look like the love child of Canon and Fuji colour. Light, brilliant with a warm/cool tension, but delicate, almost thin. Adding in the Oly 45 or 17mm’s with their warmer coatings and organic colour tends to ground the sometimes “flighty” files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/831bda85-3121-40a8-96e8-967cafeaa34d/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Best Of Both Worlds - Make it stand out Then on the other end an EM10 Mk2 and 15mm Panasonic. This is a favourite combo, the 15mm cooling off the often too-warm EM10 files and adding a delicateness. The camera on the other hand gives the delicate 15mm some depth. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/15/freeeedom monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fd500e47-cfec-47ee-845b-b0246fd700b8/Senior+Football+108.jpg Photography Blog - Freeee.....dom! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/670437c5-24e9-458b-8f53-fb36be3489e2/Senior+Football+39.jpg Photography Blog - Freeee.....dom! - Make it stand out This is actually from the year before that again, when St pats played in the seconds before Scotch played the seniors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/99e99e4e-e8e0-499c-8aa3-153f5b86724e/Senior+Football+17.jpg Photography Blog - Freeee.....dom! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7a7d94d5-c45a-4e25-9cdc-8a0249eea2fc/Senior+Football+35.jpg Photography Blog - Freeee.....dom! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/10/reinventing-the-wheel-well-the-whole-axle monthly 0.5 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee932c22-7dc3-4ad5-8167-d1d3be8b7ac5/SOC+12.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff0a81ca-0e89-4267-b2e8-25080e4e82bb/SOC+16.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Enough weight to bend the bar! Still does my head in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b3cdec6-2ebf-4c8f-b9e5-dbcb9d7b454f/SOC+14.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c2c966e-de42-4f86-bbde-e6036e73c95a/SOC+13.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7bd928f3-603a-455a-9992-f967136649bc/SOC+21.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08b31260-85cc-4bf1-b369-e463e9b01320/SOC+20.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3feecd1-2279-440a-a49a-3bee0875113e/SOC+15.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/153fb2c7-816e-4ccd-9ed2-a4000c196ba2/SOC+17.jpg Photography Blog - Punching Above Our Weight. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/15/2qjstjm7zjyyzismfpmfy1jf1bof1o monthly 0.5 2023-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c7e6b88-5615-467e-8987-29697a73f622/Self+Help+1.jpg Photography Blog - No Space, All Good - Make it stand out Not bad. Processing can easily fix misses, but it is still easier when doing lots, to just get it right. This was my first subject, all 6’4” of him. Good thing I bought the tall stand. The grey on grey left shoulder is just separated from the background. Oops, just noticed the background picking at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aba2f7ce-8a6e-40df-b7e5-c24c67ffda7f/Self+Help.jpg Photography Blog - No Space, All Good - Make it stand out My favourite and the manager of the organisation, so nice to do a decent job. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/14/acyoznl94m0rfv6wcs1nl325zhcq2e monthly 0.5 2023-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/781ac1b6-7d78-4758-893c-3929786beeb5/SOC+18.jpg Photography Blog - Dare To.... - Make it stand out The Panasonic G9 and 15mm with those lovely skin tones. The natural brightness of Panasonic sensor and lenses adds a little snap that prints well. I was happy shooting only Olympus for a few months and sure was more convenient (1 battery type), but I must admit, there is a lot to be said for having options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5a1645c5-ec94-4a46-bd75-92c441cd8773/SOC+1.jpg Photography Blog - Dare To.... - Make it stand out The Olympus EM1 Mk2 with 25mm f1.8 wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0715ee92-8b94-478c-9d7f-8d67b0fa871d/SOC+2.jpg Photography Blog - Dare To.... - Make it stand out A rare miss shows its very nice Bokeh. The catch with face detection mode is if it gets confused, it tends to go well wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/574e4401-5d70-4a14-bb8a-c848f0c158e3/SOC+4.jpg Photography Blog - Dare To.... - Make it stand out The Pana combination likes a little more “retro” pushing and pulling. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/15/the-calling monthly 0.5 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf9291d4-c9ec-4157-8e90-f8534e8cb4c4/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/deea3998-1496-450a-a750-8b62e93a872f/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41bff7ae-4568-4007-99aa-7c38479a78e5/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/612362df-90f5-4986-b4eb-a1c997bd4a11/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f2aa6bc9-98af-475b-90d0-3098e5f10184/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a9df68ea-d763-4e11-8fb7-97e9477cd1ee/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/969fee59-b178-4ebc-87c5-cf2c30805cda/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/50a60227-f3de-40a6-bb98-0ae0059fa6b2/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4478ebe-74d1-47af-835e-53d5c0bd95b7/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e65d415-ec88-4301-a8c6-f26826377931/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - The Calling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/mrc-portraits-12 monthly 0.5 2023-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/018e06e1-0c9f-475a-997d-f1c606ec14fa/NH+Gala+17.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 12 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6bfe6d50-e8b4-4aad-b369-5c82af87ffc7/NH+Gala+19.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 12 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7150a766-c77e-4c40-af3f-2069ba0878f7/NH+Gala+18.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 12 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/be89ade3-aaae-4200-8c1f-c425e9e9ba83/NH+Gala+20.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 12 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/v8x3mgl2qvdwldwux25cowud150lsw monthly 0.5 2023-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d84aec6f-a717-4530-ab5b-504c3de6fd49/NH+Gala+26.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 11 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/46ca4fb9-8b20-4ae9-99f2-2dc698ee502c/NH+Gala+27.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 11 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/mrc-portraits-9 monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/387c55a2-7be9-4720-baf9-d1ad127a11e3/NH+Gala+31.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 9 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/uuu2pp00ayyhu99sq73stwz9rc67x7 monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c8607823-e99c-4103-aff3-6903f4b0dc13/NH+Gala+9.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f73d3726-4dc0-424d-ac69-00ee01488709/NH+Gala+12.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d960613a-a4f7-49f2-b327-af0ba3607679/NH+Gala+24.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/mrc-portraits-8 monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/529afac3-22af-49f4-ae44-ca904ffac812/NH+Gala+5.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 8 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/469aa42e-ea27-46ac-b4e2-fba0418119f8/NH+Gala+29.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 8 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/622ab4ae-dc74-4e12-9630-a5dd11094354/NH+Gala+30.jpg Photography Blog - 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The Eyes Have It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb967d76-49f2-4946-a8f2-4b0527369635/SOC+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Eyes Have It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0632632-3be2-4c1f-9281-9b9888dc210c/SOC+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Eyes Have It - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/mrc-portraits-7 monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c175cf08-9214-4234-8ae9-4b4d8a2ce117/NH+Gala+37.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62085f14-3d21-4091-885a-a1d97a19c294/NH+Gala+35.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df83d335-2855-4535-98c5-964ee8d02a69/NH+Gala+28.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/mrc-portraits-6 monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff6d145d-6459-48b3-b74f-23ea1598c802/NH+Gala+13.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 6 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a4789410-8e60-4ab4-b438-cbd4a51673f2/NH+Gala+14.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 6 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/mrc-portraits-5 monthly 0.5 2023-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/66dbcc30-2dba-42c3-913f-c3da86aec396/NH+Gala+21.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b75d1e99-3f29-42d9-9950-2297f995697e/NH+Gala+22.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee8b1c40-28c8-4ab4-94eb-ab97e2cf7eb9/NH+Gala+23.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/8/z2xynjmpdhy9qz7d5vqcqharm0f60j monthly 0.5 2023-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27bff5e7-dbdf-4dfe-9b3a-abe2e3f021fb/NH+Gala+6.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ccc09ef1-b840-4139-a71f-80dbb5b7f3d4/NH+Gala+7.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/8/45n8keccuvmiax6w5ef3nngzk1cli3 monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4629dacb-61a1-42fe-8987-40a02e51b013/NH+Gala+3.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df0b57e4-9ca6-45d2-b141-1c5aa6713c3f/NH+Gala+2.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4139a3eb-6441-470b-8aa5-0928b47c0ff8/NH+Gala+4.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/8/wv4w7b73oc9ykxew5781sio9mz8pni monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6f4b6b6-e1ff-4486-b7cb-7bd776dbcbe3/NH+Gala+39.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits number 2 - Make it stand out I like this more relaxed one, something I feel is rare with this subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/46e974be-ca0c-4e77-94c5-455740de8665/NH+Gala+40.jpg Photography Blog - MRC Portraits number 2 - Make it stand out This is the more formal early image showing also, the versatility of the grey backdrop. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/9/the-enigma-that-is-the-pen-f monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6c70d65d-680d-490f-863f-509acb5cd086/NH+Gala+45.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is The Pen F (Or The Lament Of The Forgotten Camera) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6f69db2-1c42-48f0-a3b2-8dbaa5aab9ac/NH+Gala+46.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is The Pen F (Or The Lament Of The Forgotten Camera) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1c946ea4-10b3-4f7f-898e-8e0f9d8a266a/NH+Gala+47.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is The Pen F (Or The Lament Of The Forgotten Camera) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686269769990-WUZ6DRE2ZR5UY03ZGHC7/NH+Gala+50.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is The Pen F (Or The Lament Of The Forgotten Camera) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686269760246-Y6KEESXY347NBRMT1X71/NH+Gala+49.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is The Pen F (Or The Lament Of The Forgotten Camera) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/25/the-rule-of-two monthly 0.5 2023-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f8916a7d-eebc-46f6-a27e-a7e7f3bcdaa0/St+Pats+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Rule Of Two. - Make it stand out Minutes after arriving at this school formal, I was faced with the EM1 Mk2, my workhorse daily camera, not firing my YN560 flash (for some reason, most of them are playing up on EM1 and G9 cameras, then fire fine on the EM10’s and 5’s), but oddly the dedicated remote works on all of them). The little EM10 Mk2, thrown in as an option, ended up doing the whole night. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/8/the-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686171807658-24I7HKARMHSW5XFUCY5S/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - The Challenge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686171821030-I3LWGN557HCH003L44F1/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - The Challenge. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/8/paying-it-forward monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7964bc1b-c251-4ce8-9cf7-6a32f5a379f0/NH+Gala.jpg Photography Blog - Paying It Forward - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c7db8a85-d190-4ad6-b63b-41899785efba/NH+Gala+1.jpg Photography Blog - Paying It Forward - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/12d2e745-7872-40a9-a9c9-f92d11bb0e89/NH+Gala+25.jpg Photography Blog - Paying It Forward - Make it stand out Not sure what was funny, but it sure was funny. Even (grand?) dads rigid stance relaxed. This one was the bigger backdrop, less interesting but necessary. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/8/is-the-olympus-300-f4-the-best-kept-secret-in-the-camera-world monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f562cc2-094f-48e6-9ad3-28efb347c4e7/300+2.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out My 300mm on an EM1x compared to the issue 400 f2.8 and D750. It only took a moment to decide :). The true equivalent would be the even smaller 200 f2.8 Leica, a lens with a similar rep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/22360a02-c992-4700-960a-b43ca9d0cc44/NH+Gala+40.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out Every eyelash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d3fc469-4802-4b37-ab6b-d3c12da6369e/SOC+2.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27ebfaa2-57a6-4c5a-89f0-b4a559997fdb/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2954f27d-c7b2-420c-b7b5-380eae59b8c1/birds+47.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out A decent crop from a 75-300 + G9 experiment. Nice quality, mixed AF results. Could I get much better? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb25ade4-e678-45f8-8359-77cc16cf0f13/EmptyName+109.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out True long lens reach and snappy compression, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb015116-b9cc-4586-9bc9-42964da964e8/EmptyName+131.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out spectacular sharpness, insane hand-hold-ability and a form factor that does not intimidate, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b91bd089-5cc2-4dc0-b11c-260db7bc8cff/EmptyName+136.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out and it’s a friggin’ macro. Macro is often best with a little room to move, so 600mm of room makes it very handy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ed9f0db-c7a7-489f-bfc6-4511c51f270d/SOC+3.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out Cropped a little, the focus of this shot landed on the girl behind the main subject, but a little brush work and it is sharp down to the ball stitching. I have used mostly images from games I shot yesterday afternoon and last weekend from a huge back catalogue, because to be honest it does not matter. Any day, any game, all good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b4e330a7-05fe-4185-984a-5f99a78865cd/St+P%27s+10.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out The light at this hill shaded ground on a cloudy late afternoon in winter (yesterday) was less pleasing to the eye than this image suggests. I used to shoot here with the 75-300, using an EM mk2 and Lightroom and regularly hit the reality wall at about ISO 3200 and 1/500th. The combination of the f4 aperture, superior contrast and sharpness, put through Capture 1 and to a lesser extent the EM1x allows me to shoot comfortably even if “available gloom” is the norm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3a424b1-8f81-4a4f-89b5-21737eef59ee/SOC+5.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out From one spot I got this close to both teams. The light weight lens allows me to circle the whole team if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5dce7ce6-1fe2-4514-83c4-e65291ca1e2e/SOC+16.jpg Photography Blog - Is The Olympus 300 F4 The Best Kept Secret In The Camera World? - Make it stand out Snappy subject still, but the background is a little too coherent. I have no problem with that as there are ways around it. It is not a massive issue and sometimes some context is actually better. The quality of the lens still adds that certain something that long pro lenses have and at the end of the day, you have the shot, so processing can be applied. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/6/14n6im2bkokn9vbe86vvxup2od94o0 monthly 0.5 2023-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a4357f94-9805-4db4-b165-ce5a86dd59a5/EmptyName+34.jpg Photography Blog - The Revisit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3b232c3b-fda9-4889-8604-46c052dce77f/EmptyName+35.jpg Photography Blog - The Revisit. - Make it stand out Bit annoyed this one slipped through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b11b844e-4496-448d-b2ef-b37d3f5226ec/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - The Revisit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9aa8126a-07f2-4696-9a75-b2a555e78805/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - The Revisit. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/6/iol5fyqa0u2dbhuj72tzsj0pakkb5t monthly 0.5 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686087845700-NEYPUW85N2R45EGANKL8/NH+Gala+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1686087922927-RWL3L5S2S0LEL26ZEZJP/NH+Gala+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5d3a0ad-c47c-49b2-80be-befef174ee99/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff344a2b-9e8d-4c02-9fca-4c0bd560ec77/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b123c63a-cb18-4cdc-a320-0703b4c513c2/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89d56271-3186-4fca-8fba-4aa9ccd969ff/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b46cac4-b950-46ff-bf2d-9c3f2f4512c5/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4c0ab10-bfab-4db8-9ca7-b5f23d85f8f1/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96b14212-0bdc-4624-8cee-d4684f007f4a/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - The Drama Of Just Too Close - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/5/ball-or-no-ball monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f2ffe99f-9284-4605-a39f-b8457bcdfab9/NH+Gala+28.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out Athletic ability, intent, everyone looking the same way and the tension of the act to come, but no ball. The next shot was binned at the time because the ball deflected away. This shot says “potential super mark”, the reality was far from that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aa02142c-16f3-4a3e-968d-20f06f738c32/NH+Gala+27.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out As cool as these are, the have two problems. They are almost always the same two players (the Rucks) and they are pretty much a carbon copy of each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5ca1af43-63bb-4fda-a2a7-2ec9803f0b71/NH+Gala+16.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out The ideal is the ball just hovering in front of the hands. The issue is, this is often at the expense of a clear face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3b6d3a9-1821-4876-9219-c311e7891719/SOC.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out More like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3ca5f0c-3a9f-466b-b443-9a1736666380/NH+Gala+44.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out This is ball perfect and the numbers are easy to see. perfect really, except no faces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/903168ec-2304-4cb8-ba54-ae7010d7e55b/NH+Gala+43.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5190f6f6-ca0a-4640-badf-a11528d7d79a/NH+Gala+45.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out This one was probably shot for the off ball action, the ball was a bonus. He was not actually punching the player, but 600mm of compression can be deceiving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b0e3ef3-43a6-495e-a7c7-56eb43b4f236/NH+Gala+41.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c1cb3bf-6c2d-4451-a0f9-23774b419e8b/NH+Gala+42.jpg Photography Blog - Ball Or No Ball. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/6/1/1ok3cfzketpxtbhkb6apikpzblfeo7 monthly 0.5 2023-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/322b514e-a9f8-4028-8ab1-5645d94cd4de/NH+Gala+7.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/42059f10-c95d-4687-b0eb-7bdf313c1362/NH+Gala+30.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out A 600mm from the side lines can be too long for the near quarter of the ground, but the results can be revealing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/324a34ed-a854-447d-947a-ed215c5dd836/NH+Gala+29.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out Super close, intimate even may not work for most sports, but for some it can be very cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f284a397-7f0d-4c30-ae01-af4867bcc8a4/NH+Gala+39.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out For netball and basketball, I pretty much only use the 75 f1.8 (150mm FF) or the 15 or 9mm under the net. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ecae796c-4d40-48f6-b5d9-1c56d1b4cd1e/NH+Gala+5.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out The closer you get, the more unique the image becomes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/779bbf25-6604-419d-8dd1-8a40671f2023/NH+Gala+3.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out Each frame becomes part of a story that does not have to be dramatic by nature. The drama comes from the intimacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1c25a88-e41a-45d4-917b-5719f8c5fcdf/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out Sometimes you get both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78beddcc-350f-4a03-a7c3-d50be8f0bdcb/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out The short end of one zoom or the long end of another (40mm). Actually got sprayed with sweat this game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/70848bfc-a107-4ac9-8408-5b6d65d1d3cd/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out If you cannot get close, push the lens length again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/22360a02-c992-4700-960a-b43ca9d0cc44/NH+Gala+40.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out This guy just made. Avery bad call, the type that will affect his immediate future and he will regret. I was only 20 odd feet away with a 600mm. My instincts would have been to go wider if possible, but then I would have missed out on the intimacy a long perspective offered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/981b0efd-f70d-450b-8353-82d7ec65c483/NH+Gala+47.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out Decent quality for the paper or a larger print…… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9fd45e4e-f0da-4572-8598-7c9f39bc78b0/NH+Gala+48.jpg Photography Blog - Extreme Sports - Make it stand out …from this. Love the combo of the EM1x and 300 f4. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/27/a-place-for-everything-and-everything-in-its-place monthly 0.5 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c0b7333-413c-4e89-93b2-03629fac7512/untitled-20.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/205a40da-ae11-40e0-8d26-e819bdaa809d/Hobart+9.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8ec66f6e-5513-447a-b896-78850d6420df/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3a78bbd-1d83-4760-8fca-90d7a4d1dae7/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da1907d6-ff49-4b4f-9d01-5ae3e5966a4e/Pickles+Cars+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/16720a0f-0576-4aad-8cce-c986efe151c6/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/426b589f-85dc-4fd9-a365-724701732967/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfcaa83d-4099-44b5-9220-dd6afe96fd1d/EmptyName+125.jpg Photography Blog - A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/26/manual-flash-and-why-it-is-better monthly 0.5 2023-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b5bef7e-c312-4440-9cf0-0f7abdcf822c/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - Manual Flash And Why It Is Better (Mostly) - Make it stand out TTL worked well here as I was juggling a modifier held by my journalist, with time pressure and felt the flash would not be tricked by anything in the scene. Reflective surfaces are the tricky bit, especially very light or dark ones. Shooting across like this is pretty safe and the subject was not moving, or in strong light or a long way off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfeeeb95-17da-45d8-b91b-673b9ac2d7ce/MRC.jpg Photography Blog - Manual Flash And Why It Is Better (Mostly) - Make it stand out Butterfly light from a shoot through brolly above at 1/64th and a silver reflector below. I would guess that probably 5-6000 flash fires would be possible with these settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bc9f8a75-aeb1-4439-896f-f9dfba097e9f/St+Pats+9.jpg Photography Blog - Manual Flash And Why It Is Better (Mostly) - Make it stand out This image was shot with a slightly high shutter speed (for dance floor moves), so the background has dropped out. In this case it was fine, but normally I would go with more ambient at a slower shutter speed. There was still a nice feel to the background lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e134cbee-581d-49d2-8f5b-8715b91ff0ef/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Manual Flash And Why It Is Better (Mostly) - Make it stand out Subject movement was “staged” so not too hard to capture, allowing for plenty of ambient light in the frame. The effect is ideally invisible flash enhancing the image naturally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dfc93968-2a92-4270-aa92-5ef8b2cc8b5f/St+Pats+11.jpg Photography Blog - Manual Flash And Why It Is Better (Mostly) - Make it stand out This was a keeper, but many others like it were not. Notice the slight fringe around the girls face and dress edge? The background subjects, lacking as much flash are mostly just blurred. This is the blurred ambient exposure sharing the same space as the perfectly frozen flash element. The picture is effectively a double exposure, one part caught perfectly by the flash at probably 1/6000th of a second or so, one part blurred at about 1/90th. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/23/more-afl-cropping monthly 0.5 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/efd71e7c-02c1-4c28-a49d-119c7102737c/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping - Make it stand out Sometimes this means you crop in camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c2fb888-8a11-4405-b2a7-0220009d3064/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping - Make it stand out Sometimes you crop really close. Another annoyane of captioning, the tackeler (#8) was identified by number, but not on the team sheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811257786-ENCNM5DYA59VH09YUTIM/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811218404-3I4BBK1J22SAHVDSB05L/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811309205-IZTBNXDAP6N6BS1XTUU5/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811281829-92C7R54R5ZZCAYK3F12R/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811335358-S15H25NGUHO9C3ZA7KTL/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811370515-ZVRWFINSST51KZ636UZX/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811421416-NGNYOTPZ4D3U7WKFBXJ3/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811475404-5QT2Y9SLT9WUQ6V6ID5T/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811559309-DMZOVZJKTZXVD51NRXUS/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684811520821-AAL92YWY29ODC48VBCM7/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684812836487-JJEQS5O6LZ320XNE5L0F/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684812399849-UV0RYQ3SG8MT680ZG8BI/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684812519772-42RC8KXWUL71FSZQCL6I/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684812478101-W8CQMKPLRXQF10KXIQ1O/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - More AFL Cropping https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/19/why-always-compare-m43-to-full-frame monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/042d26f1-c0e5-46fd-980f-3e4fd4f52758/MRC+23.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Always Compare M43 to Full Frame? - Make it stand out The thing should be the priority, not the thing that captures it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc4e78af-66fb-4112-8b04-bff79a94d289/MRC+19.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Always Compare M43 to Full Frame? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4d516af-a626-4c5f-8438-1c224b7b4594/MRC+4.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Always Compare M43 to Full Frame? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bc9f8a75-aeb1-4439-896f-f9dfba097e9f/St+Pats+9.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Always Compare M43 to Full Frame? - Make it stand out My sub $1000au event kit at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08121199-4bff-4aeb-91c7-2001d4c31e79/St+Pats+14.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Always Compare M43 to Full Frame? - Make it stand out Enough? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/23/the-white-foamy-thing-and-the-value-of-backups monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28e316eb-b258-44dc-8143-8f0ddf19e3f7/St+Pats.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out This image shot with straight flash would be a mess of blown out forground subjects, or underexposed background and have a sharp drop-off, meaning the background would be effectively black. So blown-out white, to ok, to deep black. Not attractive or even predictable. The image above has nice feathered drop-off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31605053-6a51-40d2-98f7-8ff57981de67/St+Pats+12.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out The balloon in the foreground could have undone this image if the flash was fired straight. If the camera and flash had metered off them, the boys would have been lost to darkness. If the boys had been properly exposed, the balloons may have blown out un-recoverably to become a blob of distraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0d0f67e0-10b5-48bb-9b04-f9ec7d6c3421/St+Pats+8.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out A decently exposed image, but a little heavy around the eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/61f85aae-8614-4df4-8e30-2991f94befcb/St+Pats+1.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out Obviously a no-go for above bounce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0aa5336e-70cf-4cac-a095-dafae26eace7/St+Pats+5.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out Open and bright, which is much more pleasant than the heavier look. If you get the ambient light right, there is often free “hair” or “rim” lighting on hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43c5962f-1b73-49a7-bd07-7ec7fd0addea/St+Pats+3.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out Normally I would have used the front flag here, but the white surrounds filled in the whole group, making the image balanced. There is a hint of shadow cast on rear subjects, but the width of the WFT, which is about 6-8” across*, seems to see around corners quite well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3c9238d-2157-4a38-8068-35463950e4ab/St+Pats+11.jpg Photography Blog - The "White Foamy Thing" And The Value Of Backups - Make it stand out A classic flash issue with fringe blurred movement (girl in white). The 1/250th ambient exposure (maximum flash sync), was not fast enough to fully freeze subject motion creating a soft fringe around the much faster flash exposure. I actually like it sometimes, but it does not always work. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/19/feeling-the-benefits-of-a-new-process monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fecca67a-ffdf-48b5-bf8f-1a69fe0caae7/gorge.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d4719604-bc8c-466e-a02a-d24ea75beac6/gorge+5.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b4322a76-ff02-498b-8cd5-3f37dda020ac/gorge+13.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/828ffa48-ab4c-4ed8-b6e6-4aa394567ace/gorge+28.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98ec68e3-3a00-4e7e-9d2c-73758a8bdd90/gorge+16.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f13a090-5571-4aa0-85aa-d869a80f6cb6/gorge+11.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfd66532-65a1-4962-870a-b2ca5e11c8be/gorge+22.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2c992534-49c4-482a-8da0-5db480916aa4/gorge+33.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9bcc4fef-1e12-44be-91f5-d20bfcce24ef/gorge+32.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/992021bb-4bf2-4920-9162-4ed652714e4e/gorge+6.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/73e54621-6a66-42b0-b744-136c269a643c/gorge+10.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f42a926b-4dce-4310-8c2e-d38fb92939f5/St+Pats+18.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Once, the thought of hand holding at 1/13s and f6.7 for this type of image would have been a bad joke, but with all of the advantages available now, it is more than possible, sometimes to the point of realistically nullifying the need for more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a555167-24be-49f9-8024-99049e172d6e/St+Pats+19.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Detail is retained up the a level I need for fine art printing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5dc7ed9d-37a8-4ace-8b40-6e5015fbdcfb/St+Pats+15.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out This redimentary kit can even be used for some basic wild life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c25787d4-8c3b-46b2-99d5-60e06994e4b8/St+Pats+16.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Benefits Of A New (Lazy) Process - Make it stand out Leica 60mm crop. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/18/getting-a-handle-on-your-gears-strengths-and-limits monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fdef090c-c89c-42b0-9251-990c0736ca05/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1ea81c8-6d49-4aa5-b9cd-6eb8fe356361/p+8.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out High enough quality to crop massively without issue. The fact that I often crop it heavily probably means it is not long enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/64080485-06bb-4f9d-bd40-1f59ba85e77c/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Super sharp wide open, with enough Bokeh to use creatively or to fix problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3847e26f-cad6-466f-97a6-8f6c9f06c593/portraits+58.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f8bad9c-70ac-4418-a6fc-d1cf872c28cc/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out This is a perfect example of a file that surprised me it was taken with this lens. The depth of field should have given it away, but I still had to check. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e37e85de-fe4a-4992-a74b-ea9f12b4d90f/EmptyName+122.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9988cfde-009a-4dde-a740-7e92eb07c91a/untitled-020237.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Creamy skin tones, gentle colours and smooth transition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34eef218-17f5-442a-9d14-5d82931e9663/perth+38.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c51a98fd-b447-41fd-9ae9-29c8e8e220b4/p+1.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Without the deserved arrogance of the 75, the 45 often punches just as hard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1898922e-9be3-495d-ab4a-fa17e5967396/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Channelling Eliot Porter or Sam Abel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/54257fd4-2865-4516-8166-5469e0912ce8/meg+18.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out This file highlights everything good about the lens. Natural colour (this is colour, just off white colour), beautiful tones, invisible transitions, it is sharp edge to edge with fine detail down to pixel level. Most importantly, it is not a show-off, just a competent performer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682233455142-M011U17V2AZUKYTP3FBE/p+9.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out The Panasonic 42.5 f1.7 has better close focus, something than often gives it an edge in comparison tests, but from the above file heavy cropping is possible. If it has this one weakness, something that many other lenses like the 25mm, most M43 zooms and even my longest and widest lenses can address, then I will forgive it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33bb866c-84c6-48b1-af2e-955b86ae5ff1/perth+26.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On The Strengths And Limits Of Your Gear (One Lens At A Time) - Make it stand out Easily fixed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/18/more-therapy monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18a42f53-8886-4e48-81a5-be93f41ee6ae/MRC+6.jpg Photography Blog - More Therapy. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/695c72aa-01d4-4635-9fe0-f4c37b922bae/MRC+8.jpg Photography Blog - More Therapy. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a04aac7a-c3eb-49ee-8201-48aa9496346e/MRC+20.jpg Photography Blog - More Therapy. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/17/mixed-day monthly 0.5 2023-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6394e2b-3370-41ad-afde-0771b8e82430/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Day - Make it stand out A little creativity in an over used space. Trying to channel a bit of Matt Hernandez, the main issue being have to carry everything in a shoulder bag and work solo-and fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a3818c5-4f94-49b5-b9a5-68cd2da5cee6/EmptyName+66.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Day - Make it stand out Then a little fun with kids and racing cars. What could go wrong ;). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/15/just-for-me monthly 0.5 2023-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6c3a1dd-1a41-463a-8d09-7947a5fb6f36/birds+57.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out No problem finding a bird in the branches. keep in mind that this is probably my weakest combination, mixing the Panasonic DFD focussing with my oldest, near kit level Olympus lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e962f9f-2689-4726-82ae-5f4bcf00f81a/birds+54.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out Absolutely no issue with static subjects though. He’s lookin’ at me, lookin’ at him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d88433f0-4e6b-4ee8-b432-ed559e09e61e/birds+46.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out The box formed around the foreward subject, ignoring the slightly bird like shape behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33d9e6d3-890f-464d-9c15-f13d4fceec44/birds+47.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out No quality issues even cropped in close and off centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9be92b91-2fc5-4fc4-9197-6184b0d05d8f/birds+50.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out This lens suffers from some predictable veiling flare, but dehaze in C1 takes it right out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db3945e7-7129-4313-9e4a-73613e95d064/birds+63.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out There is something exciting about exploring with a genuinely long lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07ed289a-332a-49a7-85ed-3b2288533d17/birds+34.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b8fc011e-5daf-4aad-9fb5-3477018b604b/birds+38.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/85c7438e-af63-44cd-b325-104b01a15d33/birds+33.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d90f47fb-f6cc-4f48-a317-b4d1ff1ca842/birds+5.jpg Photography Blog - Just For Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/14/the-problem-of-too-much monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028277237-CFB4WBQ5QP8I2RD6T29F/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028285425-841VLKBQHO7IYMMDVO0Z/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028311972-00ZR1ZZVP4F60NOCNSRR/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028306421-KVEMZMF0SMAHBAFLW6GT/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27ebfaa2-57a6-4c5a-89f0-b4a559997fdb/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? - Make it stand out Single frame capture can leave you wondering, but it also gets your timing more on point. This one had nothing after (an issue because I did not get any numbers), but possibly a cleaner shot just before. I did not get the shot before and would not have by winding back the clock, because it was already missed (i.e. not yet framed). What I did get was a near instant reflex grab thanks to super snappy AF and shutter fire, but I knew it was a heavy crop anyway, so I decided to let it go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028849558-GB18BCRVX43J3QBJFAHY/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028857365-8JK14ZP5BJ1SQLM6K1MM/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684028866077-KLANG3PSZ4IXM09SCL77/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684032994623-XX9N8CZA58OMT40YA8UW/EmptyName+51.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684033005043-NQPUCVFIDNE5K77JL08V/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684033010353-3ZWBKTA2TV8HXKL2LFTD/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684033019206-XILP0L8OENV5WSOKY6QK/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1684033820625-CWVN4GN5TFH3POMRQ03D/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d03c27d-ad91-483a-913d-e21ecc54f982/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? - Make it stand out This one was another from a single shot, but continuous sequence. The best was the second and I knew it at the time. The first and subsequent few were simply in response to a fluid situation, but were not really needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b157c148-8e9f-4b1d-98fe-1dedd7393d99/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? - Make it stand out The defender on the right was highlighted by the writer as a rising star. All I needed was a shot of her defending successfully, which could have been an ideal time for post-capture and 60fps, but I got lucky with a single grab or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/214161c0-7a00-4ae7-a179-8514cd67ebf6/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Looming Problem Of Too Much, Achieved Maybe Too Easily? - Make it stand out Keely Froling is the star and captain of the local basketball team. 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I just noticed the texture on the ball. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/12/video-evolution monthly 0.5 2023-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1ea81c8-6d49-4aa5-b9cd-6eb8fe356361/p+8.jpg Photography Blog - Video Evolution - Make it stand out Building for the future. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/12/in-service-some-real-satisfaction monthly 0.5 2023-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfeeeb95-17da-45d8-b91b-673b9ac2d7ce/MRC.jpg Photography Blog - In Service, Some Real Satisfaction. - Make it stand out G9, 12-60 Leica wide open at about 40mm, one YN560 IV through a 42” Godox brolly and a silver reflector at waist level. Vignetting was added and the colour shifted after brushing in the background, using white balance. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/11/the-new-champion-of-darkness monthly 0.5 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b6c66e98-a863-4f36-a208-801a816f4d29/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out Even an F4 lens works in mixed daylight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c1fd821-c19f-40e5-9c63-5339ef9162ba/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out This is the light to my eye. ISO 6400, 1/500th at f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ae2f9dd5-1518-4f34-a9f2-54e968f01150/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out Lightened to something printable, but suffering poor colour and some nasty, blotchy noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e31d10f0-303e-48f0-a151-d93e160e0c23/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out About as ugly as I will tolerate and only for news print or small web reproduction. Even as a M43 shooter, I am not used to this. M43 tends to give you sharpness and noise, something de-noising can deal with. From tests I ran last year, the D750 Nikon I was issued was no better, trading off slightly better noise control for lower sharpness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/221b0b47-8534-4417-b8a3-ac4b6f569180/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07102095-e32f-417f-a96e-7808220ef08c/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out Fine for most uses. Exposing for this half of the space was a numbers game I could win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c23d5df0-e9c2-4554-90ca-836e9042446a/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out At 1/350th, this sort of shot is fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e6a6ff9-6c9a-46cf-8c93-50ae7d452ecc/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - The New Champion (Of Darkness) - Make it stand out This is fine I guess, but we have a new champion in a less than desirable space. As you can see, the background is considerably lighter. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/10/lessons-we-teach-ourselves-if-we-listen monthly 0.5 2023-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e1d8a42-6751-46c4-84ea-109c8c96b24a/bd+1.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out A small section of an otherwise ordinary bit of coastline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d2f3651-67d9-455e-aa12-e6cc03dcaf46/untitled-7050007-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d742538-f587-4f45-9b77-a8e272f19622/untitled-0044.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05396e4c-e377-4d0b-89bf-807de5862ac7/untitled-150222.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out Long lenses and abstract clarity are familiar to me…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1211c4e3-84bd-4f2c-adf6-b6d560725523/_DSF4406.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out …but small as big is more common. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0b4d55df-4f8f-45c5-bc86-1a352aac2ec6/untitled-6180099.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out Shot with the humble 25 f1.8, one of several lenses capable of pseudo macro. As a hard study of these berries, it fails, but that is not my intent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d1bd914-d405-4921-ba5e-ab61fc1beb3a/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/222ca602-302c-45af-a546-9bc95501672e/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6587a41-f7b7-4511-9345-42278e58a18d/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons We Teach Ourselves (When We Listen) - Make it stand out We did not realise at the time, but this is one of the better known garden features in Japan, highlighted by Monte Don. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/9/night-owl monthly 0.5 2023-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/01c1c412-5fbc-4eff-af0d-9f7592e5427b/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - Night Owl - Make it stand out You can caress the file in exposure giving you more options later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f8bad9c-70ac-4418-a6fc-d1cf872c28cc/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - Night Owl - Make it stand out From the hip, fast and quiet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/990ef25b-0888-49b3-adec-6f31094627a8/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Night Owl - Make it stand out Down to as low as 1 second. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf0507b4-3f07-44e1-8073-ea24bacfc13a/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Night Owl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5fb3e05e-98f1-4868-af56-b2ed327ed408/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - Night Owl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/8/kyoto-wandering monthly 0.5 2023-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/222ca602-302c-45af-a546-9bc95501672e/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5630f813-b6f9-4d33-8ab0-24009cf3c251/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c574dd24-9a59-4819-bdc1-f42a786918ae/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bac37f2d-7b5b-4146-9fd2-5eac5d85d358/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d1bd914-d405-4921-ba5e-ab61fc1beb3a/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1898922e-9be3-495d-ab4a-fa17e5967396/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d377177f-6ab3-4df6-af6b-287a055638d4/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Wandering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/5/edp4jdpdibjuksr08hln6gopmv8979 monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d14bd201-763d-4f4e-8471-22592617b168/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out Contrasting subjects, strong light, deep depth of field and clean lines all contributed to this images perceived “quality”. It could however have been taken by any decent compact camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1683247964497-ZIZ2GIIFS27VCX85OY1D/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1683247965056-VA8XQO1U1TX28V9USL0C/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1683247065682-0LKEOI91FOBUDJL10DXK/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1683247070067-WMFI1ZKLB8VKNNRHDR71/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86f100ad-88b7-4166-8fea-2619fd796a38/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out This image is cropped slightly to square from an older generation 16mp, M43 camera file, hand held with a medium grade 45 f1.8 prime lens. It has separation, contrast, shallow depth, colour and clarity. It would not be visually sharper with more pixels, but if enlarged enough, it will fall apart when the maximum enlargement size of the relatively small pixel count is surpassed. If image sharpness is retained with more pixels added then you can print it bigger, but all the other rules are at play here first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8078aff1-71bc-4a8f-a28c-3c74426ac8c3/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out Pushed in as close as the 16mp sensor will happily go, there is still detail separation to be found, probably lost in a print or a screen. Notice also how the visible sharpness plane has shifted. The rear leaf looks sharp above, but has become a blurred background element at this magnification. Printing, although it can lose fine detail, can also organically smooth out digital artefacts, a useful trade off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1683242976724-NNNY9BZZMNJV4U2N89N8/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1683242976282-MBE24YEAXLTRZQE8FBX2/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ddfa80dc-245b-4549-bd45-bd0a0bbbc280/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out An example of smooth Bokeh and shallow depth of field can play for clean separation. One of the reasons photographers are often drawn to smoothly rendered Bokeh is it adds to the impression of separation by cleanly contrasting the sharp with the unsharp. This was one of the “Leica magic” characteristics so loved in the film era. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5683686d-9340-4c6c-b746-04a91a8cf873/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out Sometimes, even when your sharpness ducks are not in a neat row, you can still get that “snappy” rendering. The Olympus 17mm, unique to me in that it renders background detail very coherently even at wide apertures, but still manages to separate middle distance subjects out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682423384603-FXS52CWZB5I0CGK3CQH9/Az+15.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out Sometimes when most of the elements of clean separation are missing, you have to take what you can. The soldier in the background is an ideal example of lost separation due to low sharpness, blended colours and other aberrations, but these in turn add to the feeling of clean separation of the bugler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7884cb99-588d-40f3-bd71-7a1486cae826/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out Brilliant sun adding contrast, shallow depth of field and no noise or overly busy Bokeh all add to the quality of this image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/584a446b-0fda-4f2a-8eae-39ee2f1c9842/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - What Do We Really Need Revisited, Or A Plea For Sanity. - Make it stand out A worker at Hangar 17 distillery. The elements are kept simple, the only “clutter” is relevant and additive. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/4/rxfajel6r6tsum31eeh7dx83rfgbgu monthly 0.5 2023-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6bb3cec9-be42-4f77-8914-0831af4d8842/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - People Of All Types. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b5bf88a5-3ea7-4604-826c-051b351d1d7c/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - People Of All Types. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ae1579b6-c438-460a-bc9d-52c0dc27bcd3/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - People Of All Types. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f25df1c6-3b43-4986-950f-e62ac2f7157d/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - People Of All Types. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d04dda7b-4c73-4755-9e87-f9683e3ad50e/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - People Of All Types. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/19b24af1-00da-4617-894e-ef293de33dee/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - People Of All Types. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/4/dcx3sgel60mvj59brucsak5te8n8w8 monthly 0.5 2023-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3651f553-4914-4537-b6c0-50dbb65980e2/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Treasures Found, Treasures Lost. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb78524a-0c75-4f0f-84a8-55b557e75265/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Treasures Found, Treasures Lost. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/adadd532-94f5-41a5-aef5-ae211ae98841/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Treasures Found, Treasures Lost. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f1f709e6-10b7-492f-ba44-b1929e604823/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Treasures Found, Treasures Lost. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6223f833-6d20-40b4-b0f1-fb8f237c6699/p+31.jpg Photography Blog - Treasures Found, Treasures Lost. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/2/why-the-s5-is-taking-over-video monthly 0.5 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c7827db3-4029-476a-8aaa-bb12b1531b47/p+13.jpg Photography Blog - Why The S5 Is Taking Over Video. - Make it stand out M43 does all I need for stills. and has been fully supported to this point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/164fb2ba-891d-4646-81d9-a01f69025e93/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - Why The S5 Is Taking Over Video. - Make it stand out Both valid, but the S5 just works better for me. The red record button is a bit lost, but I don’t use it anyway. The only minor issue is the cage is very smallrig biased, so other brands cold shoes and handles do not always fit ideally and the handle is slightly off balance when mounted centrally. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/2/video-hard-line monthly 0.5 2023-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/300b8b55-40d1-42a4-8858-19639ee0145c/Manji.jpg Photography Blog - Video Hard Line - Make it stand out Easy as…………. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/5/2/night-from-day monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b51c888f-2e0f-4c91-985f-6f9c025a5170/Hamish+2.jpg Photography Blog - Night From Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/10/that-leica-thing monthly 0.5 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1d2d80a-177c-4dcc-8080-7e11537d992a/perth+5.jpg Photography Blog - That Leica Thing - Make it stand out There is that snappy sharp/soft dynamic. The Oly usually lacks the snappiness of this lens, adding in a more natural, less obvious transition. It is no less sharp, just less showy about it. This technique was a common trick used to increase the illusuion of sharpness in the film era, basically increasing the perception of sharpness with contrasting softness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb39e2c4-f6b9-411c-bae3-4c38dbf695dd/perth+36.jpg Photography Blog - That Leica Thing - Make it stand out The woman is sharp, her husband softer, son quite out of depth of field and the vendor a soft blob in the foreground. This is not how the Oly 17 would render this scene. Neither is better and in a perfect world a little switch on the side of one lens allowing either option would be cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/34e67ba5-9312-4bbc-97cd-33e9c183966a/perth+3.jpg Photography Blog - That Leica Thing - Make it stand out Not a keeper on any other level, this file is ideal to show the sharp/soft/softer/softest character of the lens wide open. I would guess that the Olympus 17mm in the same space would have a gentler roll-off, making it more of a sharp, softer-sharp, soft spread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0b2415a9-dbea-4a94-a067-1e5f90082c48/perth+50.jpg Photography Blog - That Leica Thing - Make it stand out Wide open sharpness is exceptional, snappy and crisp. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/30/a-hoot monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f3a54d47-271a-4af3-8e7b-52e5c4569350/Az+25.jpg Photography Blog - A Hoot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682853846569-1D3XWYF4XSZU2GTJVOKS/Az+30.jpg Photography Blog - A Hoot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682853851604-CI07XBI3B452UD96Y4KH/Az+27.jpg Photography Blog - A Hoot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682853883403-ZEGBV17QSJS6EA9CD2QA/Az+42.jpg Photography Blog - 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A Hoot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/723e896e-8c16-433c-a035-aa689356b5a3/Az+21.jpg Photography Blog - A Hoot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/01952b6f-4618-4895-afd1-ace09c3212ed/Az+47.jpg Photography Blog - A Hoot - Make it stand out A little negative clarity, saturation and some added contrast. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/30/big-lens-power monthly 0.5 2024-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682852324585-09ZSCJI493XRSW1F5F83/Az+63.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682852330267-3R31NT135KJM3JX0QVWI/Az+64.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682853331178-IZ9PW02X33WLVDKKE9VW/Az+76.jpg Photography Blog - 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Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682853529942-TGG93LFEUH0O9UZ7Y474/Az+48.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682853530546-9FGKFXZSSF2Y9TZIBDF8/Az+77.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/54a78e12-aa16-445b-ac00-964807290a53/Az+54.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. - Make it stand out And this one just because I like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d95455e9-d552-46e3-b762-f311f954393e/bikes+8.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. - Make it stand out Try doing that with a 1.5kg+ full frame kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0bc19a1b-6ac9-4a15-a11c-6e2b16f8a55a/EmptyName+157.jpg Photography Blog - Big Lens Power, Or The Small Sensor Advantage. - Make it stand out Both players sharp, the background is soft enough not to distract, but remain interestingly relevant, the lens wide open at f1.8/150mm equivalent. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/28/travelling-really-light-without-compromise monthly 0.5 2023-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b21b4cc5-85f2-4531-9ded-9c9ae53f6461/p+4.jpg Photography Blog - Travelling (Really) Light, Without Compromise. - Make it stand out Instinctive partner is the term. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/388e0e98-16db-4b53-aaa8-e698294bf4b3/p+8.jpg Photography Blog - Travelling (Really) Light, Without Compromise. - Make it stand out This has been pressed into service as a wildlife lens, cropping that excellent quality to safe limits more often than I would have thought possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/80d7c6fe-b033-4248-b7c9-7d76e9fb5a56/untitled-4222720.jpg Photography Blog - Travelling (Really) Light, Without Compromise. - Make it stand out As long as it does not break, the weight to quality ratio is sublime. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/26/the-2023-lens-awards-because-i-am-board monthly 0.5 2023-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d92deb86-5c64-45d7-b33f-68246b21a38e/bikes+9.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Hanging off the ass end of a Moped doing 40kmh, this shot was easy with the super light and responsive 9mm, except at one point I actually touched one of the cyclists (still in focus). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0cc38a0f-ab0d-4dd9-8503-f9ae4cbeea7e/Halloween+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out A handy and stable problem solver, that is starting to be a creative leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cba65418-156a-4bf1-922b-7e92bd4c06b8/kyoto+22.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Just yummy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed71663c-d03c-4a25-aa44-976be6c71b8f/Pickles+Cars+6.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Sometimes that flattened perspective is ideal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/14e405dc-5c99-4dfe-b2ed-684f895cc8be/untitled-1160303-2+copy.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9e041050-acd4-40ba-a128-3fe757531a4f/Manji+1.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bbc9ff04-ad03-4d1e-a116-046aeb600671/p+59.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out After learning to love it for street, it then suprised me by being just great at landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1a3cd854-fa3e-4451-952d-506f900bdc25/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Street-Landscape, the perfect combination. This lens is also my “taming crazy light” lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5f222108-a7ec-4ea8-b7d9-4ecc77bc770c/plug.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out It is almost always shot wide open and I can crop the files down to ball stitching. It is effectively (for news print and web use), a hand held, bag portable 2000mm lens equivalent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21afaa4c-7246-4d3a-b3c3-386013b9414d/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Simply only possible in my kit thanks to this lens, shot through the legs of a timing official in ugly light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4665b583-bf9e-4a7f-a755-a6fc56004533/EmptyName+74+2.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out I have several macro lens options, none of them considered “normal”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8ccebc82-20fa-4299-8327-839ee2d572ef/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Teamed with the 40-150 f2.8, it covers most of my basketball needs, only being replaced by primes in low light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e673c354-0d66-4301-a3ac-3da7f1e7adb6/wedding+72+2.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e3aaacc1-ab67-4b0b-ae87-be7738676156/_2020046.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/186c3907-2f9d-420b-8926-e4bd7533ba21/untitled-2-6.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Never any doubt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af788d4e-3c5d-4071-b004-72b45b051bfc/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Fine art grade files, which it has no right to produce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/abf54c69-64d4-4a16-9bc9-2f3026f230aa/untitled-4222601.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out This file and the one above came from a series taken on a perfect day in Kanazawa Japan. The “Hollywood” light was hard to interpret, but the crappy little kit lens made the grade, I did not even think about it after the first few files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f080847f-7fc7-47ee-933a-ba42c544b95f/untitled-110001+copy.jpg Photography Blog - The 2023 Lens Awards, (Because I Am A Little Bored And These Are Fun). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/25/anzac-day monthly 0.5 2023-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682423384603-FXS52CWZB5I0CGK3CQH9/Az+15.jpg Photography Blog - ANZAC Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682423374503-SAV3KGA74X6OJ9OVBP67/Az+17.jpg Photography Blog - ANZAC Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682423379691-57HJ92WRZ5YIRUH80RO4/Az+16.jpg Photography Blog - ANZAC Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682423370791-G3FRF4NQF2T0705MXI2E/Az+18.jpg Photography Blog - 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ANZAC Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2cd5064-6cab-4335-af3f-a20d9844ff8a/Az+19.jpg Photography Blog - ANZAC Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/25/out-of-the-blue monthly 0.5 2023-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/054a481a-0e8f-4bcd-9aac-17c371f91d29/p+25.jpg Photography Blog - Out Of The Blue - Make it stand out No relevance, but both things make me feel good. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/24/night-walk-kyoto monthly 0.5 2023-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682323769369-UOXUGF5ZJ6F1JM9QG3JI/p+11.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walk Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682323871995-2F7ZVZKEJT0TEVDDICVL/p+13.jpg Photography Blog - Night Walk Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682323769369-7HGXY6LHJ84QTRG2XSL4/p+12.jpg Photography Blog - 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Ok, So What Do You Really Need? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682233455142-M011U17V2AZUKYTP3FBE/p+9.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So What Do You Really Need? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1682233449566-4ED00VNXJ43HWDQC3OVG/p+8.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So What Do You Really Need? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c51a98fd-b447-41fd-9ae9-29c8e8e220b4/p+1.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out A file taken with a 12 year old, 16mp M43 sensor, hand held with a basic prime lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9fe53e5d-9b50-4963-8cb3-5e6426734564/p+33.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd371f7a-4f40-4ae5-8ea7-9c37b94200fc/p+22.jpg Photography Blog - Ok, So What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out This shot actually reminds me of colour images taken in the 1980’s except that the quality is too good! To capture that feel, something I like as it stirs memories of early discovery in a favourite time in my life, I would have to degrade the colour, the sharpness and brilliance of the image to increase its ‘70’s character. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/23/marination monthly 0.5 2023-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/408217b3-acd0-471e-9e7f-3c3fa7a3ba52/p+32.jpg Photography Blog - Marination - Make it stand out Part of a series taken walking into late afternoon light in Kyoto, this one slipped through after a couple of others were chosen and thanks to poor filing and laziness, may never again have seen the light (!) of day. It is to me one of the best of examples of a people able to be “in the moment”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d74b885-6746-4ff6-93aa-3817682a9050/p+2.jpg Photography Blog - Marination - Make it stand out Many street grabs seemed too simlar to others to be of interest. Methodically working through them has allowed some to talk to me, to re-state their case, some have even lost thier voice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad9af728-548f-4d99-b25d-11a7f2b66ac2/p+111.jpg Photography Blog - Marination - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac33646d-e1e9-4a18-b9ee-3ef248e3b385/Japan+triple+6.jpg Photography Blog - Marination - Make it stand out Two books may make for some tough choices as many images fall into the catergory of “quiet place in the storm”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/046343e5-3169-4879-9244-2c3d37f4c631/japan+7.jpg Photography Blog - Marination - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/20/494d3dt2nzlmwns4o2bpuibxj44fjs monthly 0.5 2023-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5e579fb5-96d4-443b-ab7d-c84560c66e39/p+99.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out In many of these gardens we have witnessed volunteers on their haunches, plucking weeds with tweezers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1786dd03-1de1-428f-992a-40db758d3558/p+79.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out Nara’s parkland, dear and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aaad5002-5a8f-47bd-8e16-e50e0a78693f/p+92.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out One of the most famous gardens in Japan, featured on Monte Don’s show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fbeacf4e-f7fd-4241-9b40-6534af99f517/p+100.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out Every stone chosen and placed by experts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bbc9ff04-ad03-4d1e-a116-046aeb600671/p+59.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out The little 17mm, a lens not considered perfect by any means is a champion in this style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10c217e2-c9d3-4f91-aa17-ae885d640d48/p+6.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out Even inperfection is embraced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4ba02e59-c085-4963-b9d0-1a56f584ad94/p+110.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out The whole hillside is planned and executed with the patience of a life time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad9af728-548f-4d99-b25d-11a7f2b66ac2/p+111.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out This deep forest scene is only meters away from walls and less than 100m from a city road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/876e1ed8-f7ab-4029-853b-99f21bfc2884/p+16.jpg Photography Blog - Spring Landscapes In Japan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/20/more-watching-more-waiting monthly 0.5 2023-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff1417fb-389e-4047-ac08-fa76019e27e1/p.jpg Photography Blog - More Watching, More Waiting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6470d9fb-d732-4190-be23-1739ef4a1df7/p+102.jpg Photography Blog - More Watching, More Waiting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e4e6060-4390-4c05-b3a3-e3f94263f511/p+1.jpg Photography Blog - More Watching, More Waiting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/20/4a9gzsmd9wyk5pxalujw5peml2uaac monthly 0.5 2023-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/657628d5-7cec-4487-8c99-4490c8479b78/p+29.jpg Photography Blog - Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/408217b3-acd0-471e-9e7f-3c3fa7a3ba52/p+32.jpg Photography Blog - Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/050e3148-91b6-48e5-b743-2d1e5804f741/p+30.jpg Photography Blog - Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee5cd8ce-2e83-4a0d-bf2e-65818a62b0fe/p+33.jpg Photography Blog - Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/410fd083-fe3e-4edd-a67c-f56567137713/p+23.jpg Photography Blog - Golden Light. - Make it stand out Taking my turn. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/19/the-fog monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c80cb8b-f9be-42f1-8297-e681a4f3a440/perth+131.jpg Photography Blog - The Fog - Make it stand out The odd happy snap resonates, like a lone tree on an open plane. Need a forest, a big one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1da069a-fecc-4552-bbda-efd95ddbf26e/meg+27.jpg Photography Blog - The Fog - Make it stand out If I was assigned the task of taking this image two things would happen. 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Gear And That GAS Thing. - Make it stand out But this one, taken indoors required more speed, with similar reach, better processing and (less so), a slightly newer and faster camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07ead759-b2ca-4d86-b358-2a21e2d0b85e/Jags+27.jpg Photography Blog - Gear And That GAS Thing. - Make it stand out This required f2.8 with some reach, C1 and ON1 No Noise and an EM1x or I would have fallen 3-5 ISO settings short of decent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/321143dd-292d-4e6c-b310-05a1ae8b9712/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Gear And That GAS Thing. - Make it stand out Ironically, covering top end events can mean better lighting. When the JackJumpers play, they bring with them several suns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f68bf84-980a-439a-b2a2-72a398fa341d/bikes+6.jpg Photography Blog - Gear And That GAS Thing. - Make it stand out The state junior cycling team training however get a half moon of light in the same venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f8896e27-a331-4556-ae65-ddf81109b936/bikes+13.jpg Photography Blog - Gear And That GAS Thing. - Make it stand out So, when shooting long or wide, you need speed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/5/rzw3oy757nyssgxgvvq9y0tniqjcx3 monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/03507acb-6ab0-4a87-8258-0f7b5a2ae4ea/tokyo+9.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d536aba8-c990-4494-91fe-55a6d221961d/tokyo+12.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/edfb085e-cb2c-4280-a390-7035f9a6bfa3/tokyo+11.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out A wedding must do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/498a7418-5c0f-4e87-80e3-baa07199fda2/osaka+41.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8295b35b-9878-44cc-b7d8-e54ca98d4f21/tokyo+8.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/29244cc2-0034-4594-9ebb-c05cebc25020/osaka+40.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out A popular place to meet, but you must stand out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c86c428f-e759-4b91-8a12-9e952ef2089f/tokyo+15.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Just a side street away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a0f1d66-ab19-4d61-b0a3-c998e3c753cd/osaka+39.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Big brother wears a suit? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d314163a-fe23-4da1-b17f-75baf575e580/osaka+42.jpg Photography Blog - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Later the same day, rush hour, pissing down. 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The warmth was natural to the file I saw and the background colour came out with a little saturation and highlight recovery. I also noticed the chin hair for the first time in this version. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6aac40e5-17ae-4333-b01e-3eadafc7330d/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - Then And Now - Make it stand out The Lightroom version is darker than the original (as C1 produced it), cooler and less delicate. I suspected the files were different, but I thought there was only one. 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These were the sorts of files that bought out the shadow sharpness/noise balancing act, something that is a thing of the past for me now. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/5/reading-the-signs monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/004b61f2-a39d-4b6e-935c-3cebbb494b19/meg+42.jpg Photography Blog - Reading The Signs (Or When Google Translate Fails). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/5/bokeh-and-the-realities-of-photography monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/861fb6ef-ba5a-43f6-8eef-0cd295b0e11b/meg+11.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out Wide open works for some subjects, no arguement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/29709cba-fb73-4c6a-a8f8-65a5474d41ed/osaka+6.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out A sharp and clear deliniation of the main subject always looks good and is often seen as “professional”, but look at what is not sharp that could have been. It is an image of two carts, nothing more, using a pleasant technique to hold the image together. Another way would be to include some context. The reality is our eyes do the same thing as you scan across the frame and adjust, but the photo cannot adapt. You need to choose up front. Remember your images have lost forever what you do not include. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5dab40f2-c3a9-47cd-b30a-e711e788f031/osaka+24.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out The above taken with a pre-focussed 17mm wide open, has no clear point of in-out sharpness transition, which is why it works on some level (I hope). It is a natural transition, invisible. I think the demonstrative man, an unlikely top left main subject may be it? The inability of the viewer to see that plane of sharp focus clearly allows the effect to be ignored completely. You just follow the lines from the soft foreground hand up to the man. Another point of interest is the 17mm is not rated highly for it’s corner sharpness wide open, so what happened? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6fcae5fe-b6eb-4885-9de9-464530ab500c/tokyo+7.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out I think that if you feel you can sum up an image in a single glance, it has power, but a shallow effect. If you need to explore, even change your mind about what it contains, it has more staying power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f9610c1-f62d-44d1-bd21-06e5524ee1ab/osaka.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out Extra depth in transition is useful when you need to render near and far subjects, with little light and no tripod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3fc0b389-815d-44f3-8109-fe2b27bc3186/osaka+15.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/12b40cf9-7e91-40d8-a566-d2459f3b1278/osaka+3.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out I sometimes actually have trouble telling if the lens is set tof1.8, 2.8 or 5.6 when reviewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea8f0bb6-8474-44b3-9169-02f5db12b811/meg+7.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out Sharp front to back, but not using a particularly small aperture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cba65418-156a-4bf1-922b-7e92bd4c06b8/kyoto+22.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out Lovely “Bokeh balls” and creamy rendering of the 75mm. Easy to use, great for effect, easy to over use and at the other end of the story telling stick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6732e524-2738-4013-aab5-19c2d860e5d1/meg+16.jpg Photography Blog - Understanding Bokeh And It's Various Uses - Make it stand out The sharpness is gentle, natural and forgiving. 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I believ f2.8 is the sweet spot for most M43 prime lenses. The 15mm leica in this same situation would have made the foreground woman “pop” a little more, made the colour a little lighter and brighter and blurred the background out, none of which are inherently bad, just different. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0569d6d9-9b78-4872-bbc6-7ff33e2c363e/meg+53.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Heat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f5fb5050-a9dc-46d3-b685-3b909bab4834/meg+57.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Heat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc3158b9-580b-4a19-ba9d-8009995b3bea/meg+49.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Heat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/67175fd4-4ec7-40fe-b723-81962cd0b977/meg+55.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Heat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5eef66c5-7f08-4260-a559-d4bc3aa296d6/meg+46.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Heat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5cb3650b-088b-458f-bd80-25931cfe6c96/meg+52.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Heat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/4/the-olympus-17mm-benefit monthly 0.5 2023-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07e4e93d-bdf7-4b7d-8aeb-5b45900836b5/Japan+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0139f70e-4a5d-4457-8add-74d0cdc4d83f/Hiroshima+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out This image was shot at f2.8, with manual focus set to about 1m. The woman in front is the best point of focus (I assume), but the man on the left and woman on the right are also workable elelements. The woman in particular is not in focus fully, but she is still a part of the story and the point where the plane of best focus transitions, is very organically applied. In other words, all elements work in harmony, nothing jangles and the technical “process” is well hidden. Even the girl in the immediate background is coherent, but natural looking. I feel that even at f1.8, this would still have worked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ceca15b-93f7-4187-ae76-f597d7f9dba1/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out The tree children look like they have been literally cut out and layered onto a background image. The background is not totally out of focus, but it is clearly not on the same plane as the front. This makes the Leica an ideal wide portrait lens, so it havs become part of my editorial day kit, but for wide open street shooting, it is too twitchy. When I look at image made by this lens, i first see the sharp, then the soft, then come back to the sharp again often startled by its rendering. This does not happen with the 17mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86a6e867-51db-490f-9281-728f04677501/kyoto+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out This image, one of the best I have to illustrate this effect (benefit), was taken wide open in dark dreary light. The woman in the middle is pleasantly renderred and seems the central point of the image. The actual point of focus is the back of the mans Kimono (see how sharp his shoulder is), which wide open should render the woman quite out of focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e82509d-70a8-45c8-8c41-15cbcd82a011/kyoto+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out Another immediately before. The lens was set at 1m f1.8, putting the man in perfect focus, the woman about a metre out. The people in the background are still easily identifiable. The thing I often see with this lens, is how delicate fine details are even if they are a little out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0b055957-9f94-4e78-8ba7-986452909800/kyoto+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out This image was taken at f2, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c82507e0-c802-44a6-8b11-6b7197c178d2/kyoto+28.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out as was this, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9ee57645-8688-4f26-9dc2-c70f76453330/kyoto+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out but intriguingly, so was this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/457a17a3-ed53-47ab-8341-74062a6d7eca/meg+31.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out The 17mm at f1.8 (God only nows why I shot a whole series at f1.8 in mid day sun, but I did). I dabbed a little sharpness on the clock, but otherwise as shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/77fd6f58-b3ca-425e-9432-56cc93a8fb28/meg+32.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus 17mm. Features, Benefits And Overall Personality. - Make it stand out And later at f8 when I got on top of it. Both work as urban landscapes, which should not be possible. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/4/postcards-from-kamakura-3 monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/641e677d-4083-4e25-8649-08d70970b6fa/kamakura+7.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out One of my favourite street corners. Corners in Japan are like the corner shots of old. Each one has a private business, Familymart, Seven Eleven or similar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac04f0f6-3036-42d4-a063-16c5b6b1ebec/kamakura+8.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e753b3a2-345d-47a3-91ad-a6a5bd2fe431/kamakura+9.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/544cf74a-0c77-4c8d-b786-2b6a4bee2b7b/kamakura+10.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b9a16ee-d375-4ba7-9d5f-483e6c5a5543/kamakura+24.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/88c189f5-dfb1-4286-a4aa-885eb77db7c1/kamakura+22.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3b058f1-cb0d-44b7-89c4-6a2ce654f9c8/kamakura+23.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6170b944-de3a-48b3-b2fe-e26027678622/kamakura+21.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/3/ny1em5kf6njb4km47c4aw3bgd5s6vz monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b4b7bd03-b33f-4a9c-a62e-ccbb3d973ad2/kamakura+25.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out This one is is on the short list. The irony, contradiction and purely Japanese feel of the image combined with near perfect figure placement are working for me. Interestingly, I remember taking it eight years ago and being excited at the time, but it failed to catch my eye after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/38fdaebf-5a0c-4c45-bdda-c0fd8221f808/kamakura+19.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/26e8f8c8-65b8-48cd-959f-c96f65c704a8/kamakura+5.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/de40fe92-4aab-4df4-9704-87a02b11f887/kamakura+20.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59c5e880-d2ce-4a52-9723-b10036cef831/kamakura+2.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2ec88263-3bcc-4b9f-8858-7882af64b7ec/kamakura+12.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/50be2c59-d410-4a2d-8a7a-d42e788913a9/kyoto+20.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac687bcc-c463-4972-baa2-9af07fdc67db/kamakura+6.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/4/shadow-game monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8c516ef7-7034-439c-af4d-b1342f55ccf2/kyoto+10.jpg Photography Blog - Shadow Game - Make it stand out Underexposed (a habit I had from shooting Canon, where you tender to under bake to protect fragile highlights), this file might strike fear into the early M43 shooter at ISO 800. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9e66958c-e5ef-408c-8009-83dbc2460287/kyoto+9.jpg Photography Blog - Shadow Game - Make it stand out Clean as a whistle and highlights are reasonable well protected (for an essentially white sky). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/65bd6fd7-55ce-4cb0-981b-dafd5cc126ec/kyoto+6.jpg Photography Blog - Shadow Game - Make it stand out ISO 800 and f2.5. Not sure why. Even early days I knew ISO’s above 800 and wide open were both options, but maybe just forgetting to change settings after being inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/088ae20f-8a4f-4a29-a7bf-af376f88aad7/kyoto+5.jpg Photography Blog - Shadow Game - Make it stand out Again clean and sharp. The shadows are effectively ISO 6400 or higher. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/4/postcards-from-kamakura-1 monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/85965af1-a702-44bc-af60-417f6c448559/kamakura+18.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d17a29de-8b67-473a-adec-cad713fef2fc/kamakura+17.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cabe9827-1345-4370-b61b-cf7301a5dbd4/kamakura+16.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0af23c60-2a69-4daa-82d1-bc5800952089/kamakura+15.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/49bb07f7-0288-42cd-8a1c-7df14f1eeaef/kamakura+13.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8dd102eb-ae87-4b5d-82fc-c48b46673b13/kamakura+14.jpg Photography Blog - Postcards From Kamakura 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/1/mgwzug3x2khl705fqp4kkgxpjrj62o monthly 0.5 2023-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8af6c848-6bb1-44c4-b8b9-07e031adf132/japan+2015+5.jpg Photography Blog - The .dng Reality? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec04b152-0bed-4f10-baa5-388f23a5b098/japan+2015+2.jpg Photography Blog - The .dng Reality? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/be701bbf-340d-4db8-9419-59167106dcb9/japan+2015+4.jpg Photography Blog - The .dng Reality? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/072e9a0a-a5a7-4449-a100-ae0c319ffc31/japan+2015+24.jpg Photography Blog - The .dng Reality? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/22906d67-6375-430a-89f5-a8ae52b7b126/Muylatina+8.jpg Photography Blog - The .dng Reality? - Make it stand out This is a heavy crop and can go right down to fine detail. I remember the spot was dark even for a gloomy day. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/3/channelling-film monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c4ed7c39-c1b6-43dc-8a77-a7d71439f532/Muylatina+220.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out Another of the “three” set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d8d221f8-ec8b-4db5-b099-ea31c5ef082e/Muylatina+6.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/32805962-0ec8-41ca-bb7c-70ffb37ad8b2/Muylatina+3.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out This one has a strong early film look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3350813b-dcee-4a1a-a2fb-4bf687d497c8/Muylatina+223.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c57b44f6-1ba3-4191-a431-a2a203f2be9f/Muylatina+219.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bb43170c-3397-4c97-89a4-8266ba1df7a1/Muylatina+222.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9da6bf66-df10-4b22-adfa-1283bf230bcb/Muylatina+4.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/4/2/going-backwards-but-with-intent monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6f8651f-fc66-4f50-a264-297a27016b0a/bikes+20.jpg Photography Blog - Going Backwards, But With Intent. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/530c384d-e503-4d3e-81ee-d2cfd7fdca7a/bikes+11.jpg Photography Blog - 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The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out This has always been a favourite, but never like this. The 75-300 is a killer lens, especially in the shorter half of the range, but even I am surprised at the brilliance and clarity of some re-worked files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96635c47-4c2c-4239-a85c-fc0b3411a1a6/japan+2015+9.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out I am also surprised how often I used it, especially considering the cool, dark, wet trip we had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/036f1f57-9196-45c3-9902-345e8242fbd1/japan+2015+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out I had fast primes aplenty, but the slow super zoom stayed on even in tricky light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/69370a28-ff6c-497a-8690-e81d8ecc4b67/japan+2015+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out This lens has very stable and pleasant image making properties, including nice Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33747e41-db2c-43a0-ac80-ae92af6c5f8b/japan+2015+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out Too long really for this type of street grab, it never the less took plenty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fc952415-89bd-4eef-9add-86d2d5bae58b/japan+2015+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out It seems I even chanced it in the dark arcades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5b3d8150-6172-4cab-9a99-87da24e61d92/japan+2015+20.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out In its natural state, compressing a whole street into one plane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e0b6b111-05dc-437f-b267-2adf20b4ace7/japan+2015+23.jpg Photography Blog - The Wonderful 75-300 - Make it stand out More compression. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/29/the-video-rigs-complete monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c431e3b3-55e2-4436-bd2e-149ef332f7a9/rigs.jpg Photography Blog - The Video Rigs Complete - Make it stand out The big rig, probably only going to be used occasionally, but the handles might come in handy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4098ceb1-493e-4c0e-bb42-62ee1be38da5/rigs+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Video Rigs Complete - Make it stand out The matching Neewer quick release plates have joined the dots. They are a good size and cosmetic match, but the screws do not align perfectly. On the shoulder rig I managed to get two to align (just), but with the chest rig there is only one. Seems firm enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9412a16b-abca-494c-821a-176639dcfdc4/rigs+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Video Rigs Complete - Make it stand out The Shoulder rig has some added weights from the Neewer Gimbal as I do not need the two heaviest ones. It just felt a little “floaty”, so the added heft anchors it better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0ff6ceb-c5e1-47a3-9b6f-57592577c6bd/rigs+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Video Rigs Complete - Make it stand out Possibly the LCD mount, but there are other options. The G9 has a top handle and a screen mount on the front of that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/604a0b60-802a-437f-aaba-823c285a4e36/rigs+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Video Rigs Complete - Make it stand out The chest rig is simpler and most likely more often used as it is basically configured to aid how I actually shoot (hand held). I added the optional Ronin handle I bought a while back. This and the cameras own handle make a good balanced pair. Seems everything Smallrig ends up being useful. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/30/format-thoughts monthly 0.5 2023-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5cdf3d9a-66ed-4cc6-b068-7d6d87c39826/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out An ISO 6400 image at f2.8, which if printed would be good to quite large sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d7bb7f5b-afff-46a6-84b8-840587300a5e/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out This clean snappiness is from the wide angle 15mm at too long a distance to be likely, but still it is there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cdf69db1-1a47-40dc-a824-534f6f02e484/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out This shot is another example of the clean separation the little Leica 15mm provides. I first saw this from early Leica, Zeiss-Contax and Zenza-Bronica glass with film, the ability to draw the eye to the sharp plane of focus, then let you drift back to the soft supporting elements, then back again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2598835c-dbcb-49ee-88ff-984947d8cbaf/EmptyName+55.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out About 100mm at f4 using the proper principals of shallow depth rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8449c84e-8bab-4ddc-8b6d-fa1b1d8017b2/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out Even at f2.5, it has decent subject cut out. Now apply the math. The full frame equivalent would have to be twice as close, or be cropped by half again or be a much bigger and more expensive lens. It would also have to use f2.8 at ISO 6400 rather than 1600 at f1.8, to provide the same DOF if needed. If a higher pixel count camera was used like a 45mp Z9, thus evening out the pixel count when cropped, pixel density would be much the same as the un-cropped 20mp M43 file and if done regularly the bigger sensors extra unused real estate would be wasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7126e962-c19e-4703-928f-2771eaec869c/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out The 45mm wide open, showing the benefits of story telling depth of field. Blurring the background out completely would look nice on one level, but then becomes a portrait of a single figure only with no context other than blur. You can always add more blur, but not reduce it. Notice also how the blurring is in layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/987e8f55-5b7f-4d8d-a8de-d4f4e12d9218/Hobart+27.jpg Photography Blog - More Format Thoughts - Make it stand out Easily achieved at a relatively moderate aperture, hand held, no tripod, in fact little technical effort made. I cannot remember a time when I felt I actually needed more than F8 (about f18 in full frame) for front to back sharpness. 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If I knew it was going to be effectively 40’ wide I may have had a litter or two of kittens! Others, outside of my control decided to use it in this role and never questioned the credentials of the file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/69ec1939-2393-477c-946e-3b7528ea0843/Japan+triple+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Semi Professional Balancing Act (Or Listen To The Music, Not The Noise) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a578f6bc-faee-4a8d-8ba8-9ebd6f709eb9/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - The Semi Professional Balancing Act (Or Listen To The Music, Not The Noise) - Make it stand out Nice to able to run up and down the field edge with a 600 f4 and 300 f2.8 in hand! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/097a72cd-49c7-40ab-950d-0613c4c24dfe/Japan+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Semi Professional Balancing Act (Or Listen To The Music, Not The Noise) - Make it stand out Old camera, kit lens. 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A Special Place To Start The Journey Of Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/83fff257-de53-4ed1-9420-b466ca10b69f/Japan+35.jpg Photography Blog - A Special Place To Start The Journey Of Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da216557-b36d-44af-b650-005949c161d9/Japan+31.jpg Photography Blog - A Special Place To Start The Journey Of Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0149b01-4b73-441f-8b0a-45db281ad282/Japan+38.jpg Photography Blog - A Special Place To Start The Journey Of Golden Light. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/27/faces-of-a-lost-place monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1679899113644-YW973P2UVYEJVGXG3XEX/Japan+21.jpg Photography Blog - 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Catharsis - Make it stand out This file is a little soft (mild double imaging of moving subjects) and my processing at the time concentrated too much on that at the expense of the overall file. This version has a very mild global fixes and a minimal amount of brush sharpenning over the central girls face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5dd20a23-9cef-4858-8f57-a82a2256cb65/Japan+8.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out All the images from this wet day in Kyoto have represented to me the coldness, hardness of the light. Just opening them up in C1 has bought new feelings of excitement. From one image I liked, I now have a full set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91d3feb1-a949-4a23-a8e0-51ff4db858ce/Japan+7.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out The 17, 25, 45 and 75mm primes as well as the 75-300 went on this trip with a pair of EM5 mk1’s and all shone brightly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4aee37b1-e31d-40fb-9d35-4ff37f8e82cc/Japan+4.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/418b96c7-c0d1-4ad9-b523-9aded7ff041b/Japan+12.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out My “Reservoir Dogs” shot. The version I have been uploading from my blog files is colder, harder and less balanced overall. I used the brush tool a lot to avoid global issues, especially in shadow noise and I clearly remember being a little addicted to over the top colour, often applied just to see what would happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2c98a87-bc04-4fcf-a725-487f67cd6baa/Japan+5.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out The original was frustrating, leaning towards cool and odd colour. This has been slightly warmed and that is all. The soft/sharp dynamic seems to be more pronounced and cleaner. There is a slight hint of Magenta in the file that I could remove, but when both C1 and LR agreed that it should be there will accept it as a true representation (often the windows had a slight cast). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23e23ab1-7220-40d6-9000-cabdda219b7c/Japan+6.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out Our first and still best visit to this quirky cemetary outside Kyoto. The stone statues only date back to the 1970’s, some even have head phones on! From just this one short visit I have a series of images that excite me. It is like revisiting the country and reshooting with different cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf0d15c7-ccf2-45d1-a444-725f63bba89d/Japan+11.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out Japan has so many interesting sights, many just mundane places. Osaka rail station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc044be1-3799-4915-8ee0-445913e1c7c6/Japan+9.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out An old favourite, I think now it fails to make the grade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/02be4ddc-8cec-487c-8ec4-d50a50d3cb5f/Japan.jpg Photography Blog - Catharsis - Make it stand out It rained so much on this Spring trip. Hiroshima, Kyoto, most of Tokyo were “umbrella” days, giving the trip a theme and probably shifting our outlook of Japan. On a differnet trip, we sufferred a heat wave, so like anywhere when is as important as where. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/25/the-twins-so-different monthly 0.5 2023-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/51699fa2-a424-49e7-a131-bdc518cbd6e8/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out Nothing to complain about here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/de94d199-8a6d-48d0-b0e4-768f3927a9db/portraits+1+copy.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5925d65c-f961-4913-a5a1-f6768ecbf173/EmptyName+8+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f328cea2-492b-4a00-af2e-8377dbb58b3b/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out It has a brilliance and warmth that reminds me of film. Early images with the EM5 mk1’s were something special, but as I upgraded cameras, even adding Panasonics into the mix, it has never failed to impress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2de42cfd-1f28-4117-a6f4-49f2162bd481/untitled-4210356-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out The lens has both high sharpness and a gentle smoothness that helps reduce the super sharp digital look. It is “organic” looking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b70caddc-7a84-4bbd-8bdc-5993d8788085/untitled-4250335.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out It never occurs to me to worry too much about focus with any aperture f2.8 or smaller at anything but very close focussing distances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9bc07781-156a-44d9-a8c8-2f4066e01e5f/untitled-4230423.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out Even wide open, background inclusion is smooth and natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/209c8544-3299-470e-b191-f5d1c5bf9e20/Japan+13.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out The Oly wide open is often a surprise. The metadata says f1.8, but the look of the image defies that. The point of focus is assumed to be the man in the middle, but look at the girl in the red skirt left side background. Girl I said, because I can be pretty sure even with a massive depth of field drop off. The Olympus is ideal for smoothing the transition of in and out of focus areas helping form story telling images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2392accb-f2e7-48bb-a6cc-66542efd3482/portraits+87.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out That snappy sharp to soft transition, so characteristic of the Leica and so very different to the Oly. The Leica is not sharper than the Oly, but uses its “draw” to give you that impression by creating more sharpness contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/67ef62cc-8a33-43a8-87c9-7da109031bec/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out The Leica shines at clean separation, making it effectively a wide portrait lens (the 9mm is the same). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ef2f2dd1-cfd2-419d-ab05-a6f738ebddf0/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out The Leica acting as a wide-portrait lens. Lovely skin tones, sweet Bokeh and gentle, natural colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cdf69db1-1a47-40dc-a824-534f6f02e484/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out Clear separation of foreground and back. The Olympus would make this transition less obvious, more inclusive and more organic. Both good options, just different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1bda2a8c-09a8-4a35-80b8-88bcf5edbdd4/untitled-4191397.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out The Oly lens showing it’s more forgiving nature. I usually set it at f2 to 4 and about 5 feet on the manual focussing ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb0f6953-7c19-486d-95b5-88a206488cad/untitled-120936.jpg Photography Blog - The Twins, But So Very Different - Make it stand out The Oly lens is so forgiving, shots like this are instinctively grabbed, with no real fear of an unworkable miss. The reason I have so many favourite images taken with this lens is because it gets them for me, simple as that. I can theorise that the Leica would have rendered a sharp curtain, then less clear background elements. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/22/hats monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ded2dbae-2d6a-4fd3-b737-c4026706a85f/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out The special something the 15mm Leica offers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8b40bd0c-090b-4338-84ae-67d6a1130475/Jags+29.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out Amazing what can be accomplished with the “bottom end” of my pro kit (Em1.2 and 40-150 f4), https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/adf2ac89-404d-4f4e-b0e8-3a0e5c72b9d5/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out or the top (EM1x and 300, shot indoors). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/556e7d41-ae35-440d-81cf-f6def61dd130/EmptyName+112.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out A whole weekend with just a single camera and the 17mm was freeing and allowed for a good holiday in its own right (being a bus drivers holiday otherwise). I never felt, as we wandered around, that I was missing out without a multi lens, multi camera kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3bd0debc-f853-4c3f-8214-6c415a8522cb/untitled-1240452.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out Quality is never an issue with these kit grade lenses and their negligible weight is a blessing on long walks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/20c9fbff-1a9d-4a90-b557-a4646ad0f958/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out For studio work, lenses and cameras are pushed to the back of the cue, with lighting and technique taking centre stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/99eb2f6e-e335-48ff-ab20-7ad0b0bd6357/wedding+8+2.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86abb297-b2cf-4479-bbc7-818f906457e7/ds+rom+6.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b38d55a6-724e-42d9-99ef-8651c04af74c/_1160193.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/85c2600c-d1c7-409c-9a6f-a506faf27772/Wigging+it+179.jpg Photography Blog - Many Hats - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/21/the-sony-train-and-what-do-you-really-want monthly 0.5 2023-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43a9f519-6e10-41c8-ae39-331b6b83d6b6/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Sony Train And What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out Once clean ISO 6400-12,800 is achieved, you are capable of handling most situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/866d49f5-9ded-4a1d-a9b9-dec5f65e4f7f/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - The Sony Train And What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out An extreme situation handled by an f1.8 lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e7bc0562-4ce9-42d1-bb04-63bbca074132/MRC+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Sony Train And What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out I am in the habit now of just sending clients web sized images with the masters filed away for other uses. Rarely do they ever ask for anything bigger. My highest pressure pro shoot, the Telstra Board portraits ended up being printed as passport sized images in their annual report. This is also a f2.8 M43 file (see Q3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b19fe3db-a42e-4fe0-adbf-f7da291a1831/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - The Sony Train And What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out A 75mm f1.8 acting as a 150mm f3.4 on full frame. Regardless, f1.8 was enough. F1.4 would have added a half stop fatser shutter speed or half stop lower ISO and even softer background, but may also have lost a part of the subject. In other words, even If I could, I would not have used wider. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/964629de-30ff-4fe7-9809-376c2b4267c2/Elf+43.jpg Photography Blog - The Sony Train And What Do You Really Need? - Make it stand out I bought the wide lens along just in case for this shoot. Group shots were a last minute thing, then they got bigger and bigger on a crowded stage, but 16mm eq covered it. No other lens I own solves as many problems as this one from so little use, but when it is needed, there is no other option. Another fast prime instead? 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They peeled a tomato later on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee474860-a87c-4b18-bb63-07845156bb48/Jags+23.jpg Photography Blog - Bad Day Turned Good. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/10ea5f5b-38a6-4258-8a3f-5bf8dec7ad8d/Jags+24.jpg Photography Blog - Bad Day Turned Good. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/18/the-limit monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f3b1febd-a63e-4f99-afac-13444b04a781/Jags+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Limit? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07ead759-b2ca-4d86-b358-2a21e2d0b85e/Jags+27.jpg Photography Blog - The Limit? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/862560e8-ac8f-439b-9f13-5d193c1f3e7b/Jags+28.jpg Photography Blog - The Limit? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c1b699c-4e33-491f-b954-f935e40bac25/Jags+25.jpg Photography Blog - The Limit? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/16/full-frame-of-mind monthly 0.5 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c0363266-7a48-4591-a699-4d7a35023845/s5+16.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, Of Mind - Make it stand out The 50mm S is lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63624acf-a8be-4b14-a0bc-3a995cd8aa18/s5+17.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, Of Mind - Make it stand out Tons of quality, even when pushed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d8b395dc-79f1-4d9e-87e7-41d24b54f144/s5+15.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, Of Mind - Make it stand out Nice Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b550cff0-ba6f-4a04-bea2-a5ec572429c8/s5+11.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, Of Mind - Make it stand out The 50mm Pentax adds options, especially for video. There is also the Super 35 TTArtisan and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62696f26-6b69-475c-9870-65a8e9b209f5/s5+9.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, Of Mind - Make it stand out The kit zoom is decent enough, offering wide angle macro as a bonus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e9a46a-d2e3-4b54-99dc-28357e6e49a5/s5+19.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame, Of Mind - Make it stand out ISO 1000 is actually a low ISO for this camera. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/15/stocktake-time monthly 0.5 2023-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6d05580e-d46a-43c9-ba69-6978881f48cb/EmptyName+94.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out The portrait kings, with only the “toy” EM10 mk2’s coming close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/37d472cf-36ec-4694-bf8f-8bcdf0a7ceae/EmptyName+156.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Ignore the tape, it is only covering slightly lifting rubber on that hand grip, but has become quite comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a4c4bc45-2c74-460d-83eb-5d3a105d3e07/Gallagher+19.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out In the early days of the EM1.2 I felt they were a compromise on the quality I got from the Pen F and EM5’s, having better AF at the cost of a compromised sensor, but with C1, all that went away. The G9’s and EM1x’s are better in low light by about a stop, but that is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91ff8a88-d2af-426a-ac93-22804e9ae44b/Elf+3.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Pushed into a different space, enjoying the more flexible dynamic range the X’s offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/143de922-1e71-4e91-ad0d-79d1ff55f9ec/EmptyName+155.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e8fd456-1c98-45bf-80c5-57782c68acbc/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160011.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out The sensor in this camera is a very differnet beast. Sharper, harder and truer than the other cameras, it is less capable in low light, although the noise is film like. This is the fully realised evolution of the EM5 Mk1 sensor, before the phase detect version took over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd66829a-d2a7-4cad-94d7-1b6822c55e74/g9+45+1.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8b565bad-6777-4aec-8b4e-47081d057ec5/s5+6.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out The S5, with a running mate G9, which is how I need to look at it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3e54440a-44d2-465e-b3d9-94f723c963c1/s5+5.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e5bb0ba8-1da2-4e0f-8c2d-335f31514dd3/EmptyName+143.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/49b958c8-3264-4265-97fa-41d8a0437186/EmptyName+154.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out The mixed bag of “hobby” cameras, all more than capable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f5474e98-8ae4-44ea-bc8f-a14b8c846037/Kyoto-1190190.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out A file that defies technical criticism, from a 13 year old camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a188f032-7be3-4aad-bf89-9852654ea5e0/EmptyName+153.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Cannot forget the cameras that got me here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e82579ef-3058-426c-83a2-12ddf98b1cdf/EmptyName+97.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Quality that still impresses me from M43 is a common thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0aa17343-b8fe-4742-a0bf-53ecd81b18b5/EC+9.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out The kit 12-60 Panasonic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/adf2ac89-404d-4f4e-b0e8-3a0e5c72b9d5/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out Can you use a hand held 600 f4 in a humid, dark and crowded environment? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d92aef8e-476b-4875-b6e3-19e3c88e4b71/Jags+3.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out The 12-40 on an EM1.2, light as was, channeling Rosie the Riveter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/888a3268-c9e3-42fc-9db4-95c143f211f1/untitled-4222720.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out A kit tele on a basic camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e0ce48bb-565b-40e2-8555-927540483fd4/untitled-040444.jpg Photography Blog - Stocktake Time - Make it stand out A product of organisation and reaction speed, not a super camera. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/14/flash-or-no-flash monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c29c3925-852b-4dad-b31f-4b0229747479/Jags+1.jpg Photography Blog - Flash Or No Flash - Make it stand out Warmth, brilliance and 3D “pop”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/16e9e502-0b67-4910-953a-8015bd10ad1c/Jags.jpg Photography Blog - Flash Or No Flash - Make it stand out A shot before I remembered to turn silent shutter off (which disables flash). Apart from the shadows over capped faces etc, it lacks the “pop” of the one above. Also though I did shoot the top image a little lower angled and with a wider aperture. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/14/limbo monthly 0.5 2023-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ef715e50-85a6-44ec-bcfb-3e9080134226/EmptyName+120.jpg Photography Blog - Limbo - Make it stand out Time to clean house and prepare for the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad58c6e4-c7eb-4b3c-a44f-d6c8784673b2/_2020046.jpg Photography Blog - Limbo - Make it stand out Tranquil nature scene showing the cycle of life etc……….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/484069ee-4e5b-4be3-b1e3-696a6d70e2fd/_DSF4406.jpg Photography Blog - Limbo - Make it stand out Patience is needed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/9/wasting-time monthly 0.5 2023-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05f3e924-7813-42f9-9102-f97eeff46607/Gallagher+9.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out “Red Tops”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a4c4bc45-2c74-460d-83eb-5d3a105d3e07/Gallagher+19.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out “Public Garden Harvest”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fd8464ab-dc10-4349-b1f9-a41c7c026e1c/Gallagher+10.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out “Fire Fingers” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9d92b33c-3b66-4d4f-91ca-d6b3ed168c71/Gallagher+11.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out An intriguing composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/01b16149-e722-4bd0-a1c6-d94a95b156cd/Gallagher+12.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/63d28caf-fdd8-425f-8922-48a29b8ebb3d/Gallagher+16.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dae15232-52b6-4524-bd2c-093dbae07bdb/Gallagher+14.jpg Photography Blog - Wasting Time - Make it stand out Old mate the crane, soon to go with the pending completion of the new build. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/11/belt-and-bracers monthly 0.5 2023-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5bcf272-b616-4055-8acf-e677b043be4a/rig.jpeg Photography Blog - Belt And Bracers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/9/the-best-rig-option monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/80831db3-659e-4b8a-a1c1-8095da774832/616UP7EsXbL._AC_UF894%2C1000_QL80_.jpeg Photography Blog - The Best Rig Option - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/6/overkill monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/426ddb0b-3bbd-4533-8fc9-1312428c5179/untitled-1170300.jpg Photography Blog - The Art Of Overkill. - Make it stand out Low light be damned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf46fb15-6be6-432b-b842-029048818cb7/s5+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Art Of Overkill. - Make it stand out F1.8 on a full frame 50mm. The same can be achieved with a 45mm on M43, or even shallower with a 56mm f1.4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2b35284-9f5e-4171-bb03-10b2365b8490/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - The Art Of Overkill. - Make it stand out A decent crop off a low grade lens and older M43 20mp sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5bb1e7a3-60de-4297-a98e-08deac4b37a7/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - The Art Of Overkill. - Make it stand out A huge crop (about 10% of the original) from a middle-high ISO image off a medium pixel count, smaller sensor camera. The sensor, from an EM1 mk2 is a generation or two older than is state of the art, but C1 and ON1 No Noise combined for decent results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dcbe735e-261b-4475-bc70-c91b9bb1624c/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - The Art Of Overkill. - Make it stand out A 50% crop from a 20mp EM1 mk2 file, poorly processed in C1 (my first month), then shot on a cheap phone at dusk! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/2/the-best-feature monthly 0.5 2023-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d413b2d-4ddb-4a77-a36f-3a94572f809c/EmptyName+81.jpg Photography Blog - A Cameras Best Feature And It's Close Friend - Make it stand out Animation like this, which was very representative of the person, would have been hard to replicate artificially. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff7e3609-5b06-44ea-b51d-05f8c1ea8716/portraits+13.jpg Photography Blog - A Cameras Best Feature And It's Close Friend - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b016e5ff-efae-45d6-b2bb-ba7d50a6f6c5/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - A Cameras Best Feature And It's Close Friend - Make it stand out The subject here was in casual conversation with our journalist, which allowed me to shoot low without being obvious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e05b48f6-5772-4256-99ee-1b21f3dc8df3/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - A Cameras Best Feature And It's Close Friend - Make it stand out Fill flash was employed here, the only image that made some gentle noise and of course the flash. I took plenty of silent ones first, then chanced this one, which was admittedly the best, but it broke the spell. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/3/2/the-mix monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d9daa6f-6498-4368-9451-490591b0412e/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Mixology Of A Micro 4/3 Kit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0534c374-67fd-407e-be6c-1b40df469f0f/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Mixology Of A Micro 4/3 Kit - Make it stand out This job in particular highlighted the benefits of cross-pollination. The file above, taken in the notoriously bad light of the school gym needed almost no processing. The OM10’s often produce overly yellow files in this situation. The OM10 mk2 and Sigma 30mm was faultless and equally the 45mm on a G9 gave nicely balanced files (although the OM10 files were better). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/968f763f-3589-470e-8fd9-277c3512716b/Gallagher+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Mixology Of A Micro 4/3 Kit - Make it stand out All the other compositions from this set were with Oly cameras and lenses and the blues were deeper, the greens cooler and heavier. The 9mm Leica allows me to open up an image seemingly more naturally with a slightly “fill flash” look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/18/bag-merry-go-round monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf3e7167-845e-44d4-bf6e-8e0730f5fd1c/9+10.jpg Photography Blog - Bag Merry-Go-Round - Make it stand out A little like this, only the left hand camera is now gripped, the OSMO has been dropped and the lenses have white circles on their back caps. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/28/dual-duel monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/58dd9a71-02f1-4b78-a028-115e58849bf7/s5+hi.jpg Photography Blog - Dual Duel. - Make it stand out This image was shot at ISO 2000, the upper end of the lower ISO range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5e6808fe-0483-4bd9-8ea1-5bfeb7e60853/s5+hi+1.jpg Photography Blog - Dual Duel. - Make it stand out On closer inspection, sharpness and noise are very good, certainly better than M43, but there are other considerations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3b8ecb7-e87e-4fae-8492-67c4a73a3d50/s5+hi+2.jpg Photography Blog - Dual Duel. - Make it stand out Now one taken at ISO 12.800. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0eb042ca-087d-4eaa-b91f-8f56a3ac17a2/s5+hi+3.jpg Photography Blog - Dual Duel. - Make it stand out The image looks harder, but that could be the light. Still sharp and clean, but their is a little grain pattern in the background. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/28/a-world-turned-upside-down monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f9ea75f3-a77e-4394-8542-eaa8b3ded189/s5+6.jpg Photography Blog - A World Turned Upside Down? - Make it stand out ISO 12,800 wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bae02a09-1121-4033-a8f8-d4012cad6471/s5+8.jpg Photography Blog - A World Turned Upside Down? - Make it stand out ISO 12,800 wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/748fd37f-9c64-47ae-b444-6e205501a8ce/s5+5.jpg Photography Blog - A World Turned Upside Down? - Make it stand out ISO 12,800 wide open. A little added saturation sent the file a little off the rails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7cd9e20c-0b3d-4a85-a7d4-9800e7c1df5b/s5+2.jpg Photography Blog - A World Turned Upside Down? - Make it stand out ISO 2000, f1.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/40fb8048-9d01-40d3-8ca1-1613d38b18d3/g9.jpg Photography Blog - A World Turned Upside Down? - Make it stand out A sneaky G9 image (Sigma 30mm at f1.4 ISO 800). So why did the G9 only need ISO 800 when the S5 went straight to 2000 and a slower shutter speed? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/28/realistic-needs monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a13fe46-91f9-4a09-bcd0-9d77d2737948/EmptyName+129.jpg Photography Blog - Realistic Needs. - Make it stand out To add to my dramas, the outer ring lights used for bikes were the on, but not the stronger main overhead lights, so basically most faces were in shadow. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/26/taker-or-maker-redux monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b5d7d13-b667-45e8-9c0d-11039b31a2be/Library+2.jpg Photography Blog - Taker Or Maker Redux - Make it stand out This was grabbed, then I went to get names. better to ask for forgiveness than permission, because asking for permission kills the moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/174d9a62-31a2-48d7-b30a-9c4049a44823/Library+3.jpg Photography Blog - Taker Or Maker Redux - Make it stand out While there, this happened. Nothing set up, just reacted to. Prior to these I got a set of the usual sit-and-pose images and they were fine. Workman like. Interestingly, the editor chose these two as hero images, along with one of the artist (performing, not posing), then used the other shots as small fillers, so there is clearly something in this for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/20ec0253-5028-44c2-81c9-926b507196bc/EmptyName+119.jpg Photography Blog - Taker Or Maker Redux - Make it stand out This is the made photo, predictable, forced and practiced (but by shooting the process over the person it was effectively “taken” by me). I also noticed the maddening habit all the drivers got into of holding up the one finger, something even the host web page used sparingly. Making images can be a two way thing, which only adds to their fake nature. If the interaction is necessary, then the process ia at least smooth, but if it replaces a lack of imagination…………. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e82579ef-3058-426c-83a2-12ddf98b1cdf/EmptyName+97.jpg Photography Blog - Taker Or Maker Redux - Make it stand out This is the taken image, with adding context, action, interaction, authenticity and story elements. It required preparedness and speed, but this just adds to the fun and feeling of achievement. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/27/protesting-with-impact monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677486115771-IP4239WR4UJ4JAC6FO9D/EmptyName+125.jpg Photography Blog - Protesting With Impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677486121812-09WLHPLRDINMSNTSTYUC/EmptyName+126.jpg Photography Blog - Protesting With Impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677486129163-P99FD8K8T871RQNNWI6K/EmptyName+122.jpg Photography Blog - Protesting With Impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677486125039-4385L4R3B0496HAUOC08/EmptyName+123.jpg Photography Blog - Protesting With Impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfabd01f-fb06-447d-a032-d41ee5d8be78/EmptyName+127.jpg Photography Blog - Protesting With Impact - Make it stand out A little Alice in Wonderland, a little Pink Floyd and some Stalinist monument. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/26/one-job monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/49aa3571-502c-4334-9f4c-1fe3a0a8c8a2/EmptyName+103.jpg Photography Blog - One Job - Make it stand out I had not tried panning in a while, but gave it a go at the Penny Farthing bikes. It worked ok, so it seemed logical to do it with the cars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fcbb0e32-d89d-448c-b143-9dc8390aceea/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - One Job - Make it stand out I got really lucky with this one, ironically a product of a working photographer who had several other jobs to do that day. It was taken during an early practice lap, so the driver was only warming up and I was the only one at this corner. During racing I stuck with this corner, because I did not have time to go too far and the pits were close, but then I had lots of company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/24079d66-505b-49b4-b1a1-82307191c5b0/untitled-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - One Job - Make it stand out My ideal. A person comfortable in their space, respectfully captured without intrusion allowing us an insight into their world. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/26/the-constructed-candid monthly 0.5 2023-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/78f54ccc-0d68-4211-8bd4-3ba63f948967/EmptyName+87.jpg Photography Blog - The Constructed Candid - Make it stand out Once placed, this couple, a pair of safe crackers by trade were quite relaxed when I simply said “talk amongst yourselves”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4daaea70-79c8-43e5-81e1-4f0deb83ec25/EmptyName+88.jpg Photography Blog - The Constructed Candid - Make it stand out No posing, I just asked them to hold their place and look to the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3caa1b0b-ccdb-4c4a-a5fb-175163886e6c/EmptyName+89.jpg Photography Blog - The Constructed Candid - Make it stand out The shot before the one above. No posing, just recognition and take. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2d4105f5-97aa-4e6a-b033-54cbc9f8b4a4/EmptyName+86.jpg Photography Blog - The Constructed Candid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/25/ogxlcci9x0zcarv41we6veqhbllycc monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/258b7f47-fd35-4da1-98af-cc86eaab2b5b/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Taken with the 75-300 the day before, this lens is impressive regardless of price. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4ea3168a-13ca-4939-b5e8-c1dde57ee851/EmptyName+114.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out The 40-150 f2.8, got a run today, because all I needed were podium and the odd action shot, so I went one weather sealed lens with plenty of cropping and light gathering power with the 1.4 tc as an option, just in case promised late afternoon storms happened. The 40-150 f4 would have done, but the f2.8 does not get much use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b6257087-4337-4762-80fc-15f31c36fdeb/EmptyName+117.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Gee that lens is nice. The Bokeh can occasionally get a little busy, but equally, when it plays nice it is sublimely sharp, then “smokey” soft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2f8141be-3650-47c6-bbc7-016bc74f51a1/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out The kit zoom again in dull light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/11363674-d9a1-411a-b9b5-50dc4ce2867a/EmptyName+85.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ab12bcd-36a3-47ab-8122-fc8a2f5992a3/EmptyName+105.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Lots of big weather around, but it came to nothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8ff75050-37ce-4706-8802-34281ae31261/EmptyName+107.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1c98f5f7-79ee-43a3-ae8a-69727913fd0a/EmptyName+108.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d37633c-8a1e-4968-bdc7-dd47a94dc881/EmptyName+103.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Lots of time to practice my panning. At about 1/180th to 1/250th, I got pretty good, but slower was an issue. The main consideration was a bit of track long enough to get a good slow pan. Where I was was a sequence of corners with a dip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/32169289-2776-4c75-8133-9390649c005b/EmptyName+102.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/529e569e-ba59-4f42-98e0-65ec85997b95/EmptyName+111.jpg Photography Blog - More Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/25/big-noise monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b10c6ff-abe2-4fc1-8a20-2b02dd844927/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out A rare mistake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e80daabf-3236-449b-bcf1-e366d71f48b0/EmptyName+63.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad6c97b6-6116-4cd2-ae76-f07a6ab43267/EmptyName+79.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311705711-UHH384DCVF0J9ZIJ9ALR/EmptyName+75.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311712392-FVA4XBKY7WGNPGNVON3Z/EmptyName+67.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311719841-2GCHOTHMYVA665MY2KWZ/EmptyName+73.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311723212-0IK8903YMPL1M67DPZZT/EmptyName+65.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311728533-AH4J1DYLBRQ0I6459TWO/EmptyName+64.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311733977-6VT4LB8DEZ5HY4E0R0AF/EmptyName+61.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311745905-GC6NX1TXKP75JZ722KYN/EmptyName+76.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1677311751849-FFA77RSOG8BVU12FXKWT/EmptyName+77.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/baaa4959-2cab-4b39-8480-49f19a75ecc9/EmptyName+78.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/11261b35-bc99-4184-8fb4-14e6dbc144cb/EmptyName+80.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4914a7c8-e1f9-44d0-8a75-1007c91976c8/EmptyName+81.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8df7a47d-91e8-4d8c-96be-06b8b6c79d2c/EmptyName+74.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d693c77-28be-4b8c-8734-f18bd237cf32/EmptyName+66.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff82c54f-7451-48cc-896b-c7b9ca0e106c/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out That budget friendly 40-150 f4 constantly impresses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2b35284-9f5e-4171-bb03-10b2365b8490/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out A decently tight crop from a kit zoom shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a3530e76-4418-48f8-9709-1c73323afb1c/EmptyName+68.jpg Photography Blog - Big Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/23/surprised-them monthly 0.5 2023-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b8d8b092-1eda-4604-bee2-2d0090f7d546/EmptyName+51.jpg Photography Blog - Surprised Them All - Make it stand out From this, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aeed1296-a702-4fcb-be78-303037985b6b/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - Surprised Them All - Make it stand out to this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/372897b3-2334-462b-8cf3-6cc1360dd375/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - Surprised Them All - Make it stand out and again, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/70c7126c-d737-486d-b0a5-da3b420d890a/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - Surprised Them All - Make it stand out to this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea7a358d-e0e9-42c9-96e7-2be5a682386d/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - Surprised Them All - Make it stand out My favourite of the day (shame I only got half the ball). Capture 1 managed to salvage this from slight softness, when the focus hit the foreground bush and only depth of field saved it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/21/got-the-key monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2335dedf-22fd-4624-807d-c5fe0897441b/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - Got The Key - Make it stand out Shorter than my iPhone, but about twice as deep without a battery. The sun screen brackets can be removed, making it look even more like a phone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676958036807-9QVVKAN63NVQB1TJD0EP/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - Got The Key https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676958042579-919L10X7YKC7P7S76V8B/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - Got The Key https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/19/the-big-one monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cdec8599-3dc3-48f4-ab8d-201f72fa142e/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9804af23-23c8-477f-b582-8ddcbf42ae49/EmptyName+34.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac6e2afc-73c2-4c28-8529-e2091249176d/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6c7d771d-5f94-42f1-ae09-8e4fefe646e9/EmptyName+35.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f8b0f051-a222-423f-80fc-3504689c6554/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e47afb67-f37d-4fc7-a2a3-d2ed07e3ca8d/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da64d9d8-50ed-4193-aa9a-e180fd1a92db/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c85006ea-6e0c-4e4d-95b4-354054de1e97/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d5b50c5-b024-477c-9c19-8a92021bc247/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out This is already a decent crop, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b624158-7c48-4891-b4a9-a1700c93fe4c/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out from this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5bb1e7a3-60de-4297-a98e-08deac4b37a7/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out This is down to about 10%, at ISO 1600 and f2.8, then run through ON1 just for kicks. Pre-ON1 this image had more “theatre”, the programme not only cleaning up noise, but occasionally removing small glints in eye, fine sparkling highlights and the odd drop of sweat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aa053363-1cd0-4607-8a5d-5a8bee2c214f/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - The Big One - Make it stand out Love the drama off the ball. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/19/a-penny-for-your-thoughts monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/65d6b38f-233f-4f9f-af48-8eac628d7924/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out Have not pulled the panning trick out of the bag in a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04b77a03-ea71-46bf-a572-f4ac2e3c3d23/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676767585430-W4KD78ANX34EKSSM7FIO/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676767594272-JNAEQTNO3RXVSGBZPN30/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676767666881-3NUQ8IYFPCSUC227X6SP/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676767589747-64618WSUNF49Q08FBV5M/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676767674229-E5IEKPE3AFIM5BG7094L/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1676767598603-ZTLN1Z8N7RS0O7467CMO/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee7f1abb-c3fc-4587-b0d5-c2928783cf42/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fc781da3-304a-4870-8dd3-e35e1a7b878c/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f2a70d0-d403-4518-8dfa-df7265aa65d9/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fa83b0ca-5d14-45c0-a836-ccad6f30991e/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out The eventual mens winner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bd10583d-0baf-417b-abd8-03710bf9537e/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - A Penny For Your Thoughts - Make it stand out A pair of pennies or where the left-overs go? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/19/red-hot monthly 0.5 2023-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6ed7b59-05c9-4363-acf0-84a4748534e4/Library+4.jpg Photography Blog - Red Hot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0fbf7bd8-203c-4e2e-b3e1-e8d779829ff2/Library.jpg Photography Blog - Red Hot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b5d7d13-b667-45e8-9c0d-11039b31a2be/Library+2.jpg Photography Blog - Red Hot - Make it stand out I took a shoot first, ask questions later approach to socials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bcb55bbc-e7d6-4c0e-be36-ea8cb915f08e/Library+1.jpg Photography Blog - Red Hot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/174d9a62-31a2-48d7-b30a-9c4049a44823/Library+3.jpg Photography Blog - Red Hot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/16/remembering-what-the-point-was monthly 0.5 2023-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e091047a-6f14-41f3-a7db-762b142af84a/s5+6.jpg Photography Blog - Remembering What The Point Was. - Make it stand out More than just similar looking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/54f17588-c3ba-4986-b092-c13cfba34c2e/s5+7.jpg Photography Blog - Remembering What The Point Was. - Make it stand out M43 has served me well. I feel more than ever that even though their is an obvious increase in some areas with full frame, the real life application of this always comes with a catch. 150mm f1.8 that fits in your hand and at an affordable price? That is the M43 advantage. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/17/speaking-about-software monthly 0.5 2023-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6b69acc9-0e5a-4012-92db-aeeb3b291c98/EmptyName+95.jpg Photography Blog - Speaking About Software - Make it stand out Painting a grey background and adding colour is actually plenty and I know the “tricks” of light that can avoid the need, but textures are another thing all together. I have spent the equivalent of a decent lens on back drops etc, but even then, some choices are irrevesible without software. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/17/the-future monthly 0.5 2023-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1c582354-e25b-4681-8c09-32d3f1b7e8aa/untitled-1170082-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Future - Make it stand out like these shiny pipes, much of what we are obsessed by now will loose it’s relevance, but that does not mean history is blanked out. What happens now is important, it’s just changing. Of note, this is a shot taken on a 12 year old camera, with a kit lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/14/showmanship-shines monthly 0.5 2023-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a0fe573-da67-463c-8af5-62ef565f1080/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - Showmanship Shines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f09f3402-fc54-49a0-8990-d090eb2130ab/S16+23.jpg Photography Blog - Showmanship Shines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7293649e-d675-45dc-b4b7-e2529c01a634/bd+11.jpg Photography Blog - Showmanship Shines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b292967-ea63-4ae2-a713-21ad4ccd0bec/EmptyName+75.jpg Photography Blog - Showmanship Shines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc4b4b5f-faac-4413-aeda-11b0660d8766/bd+7.jpg Photography Blog - Showmanship Shines - Make it stand out Even shy ones. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/13/magnolia-contradiction monthly 0.5 2023-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c147e3d4-353e-4e0a-8afe-f488d2edcc2f/bd+7.jpg Photography Blog - Magnolia Contradiction - Make it stand out This is the M43 version and I took full frame (see tech and processes). EM10 mk2 with 12-60 kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c098595c-f6a7-4507-803e-31ee30bf9195/bd+5.jpg Photography Blog - Magnolia Contradiction - Make it stand out The full frame mono, which I prefer I think for the extra texture provided by the 24mp sensor. S5 with the 20-60 kit. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/13/helping-others-may-be-the-answer monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/80b001fb-5d3d-4d53-9743-842b14793372/Shrek_8250111L.jpg Photography Blog - Helping Others May Be The Answer. - Make it stand out Dreamer? 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Decent enough for stills, fine for video even at f3.5 at the wide end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad7957ed-aab2-429f-b706-4dd4a060ffc9/20-60+mods+23.jpg Photography Blog - A Fair Go. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/726199e8-8dcc-4315-a896-0ae9a4f14f67/20-60+mods+22.jpg Photography Blog - A Fair Go. - Make it stand out A decent Macro as it goes. ISO 1000 as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cb8cc692-f8aa-4a30-bb8a-d0a01439cbe0/20-60+mods+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Fair Go. - Make it stand out A pleasant image with much to admire. This has the look of a fast prime in M43, so a happy place for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/defb9a12-bafd-4e0d-939d-a8ffe34312ef/20-60+mods+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Fair Go. - Make it stand out Very decently sharp where I aimed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/9/5i2oohq28bxmdyh35v0fpimfrrd1v3 monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62cad368-7a65-4ec7-8614-fd1ebbd48e19/EmptyName+89.jpg Photography Blog - Diversions - Make it stand out Shore line detail Beaconsfield Tas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/275b1288-c27d-4a75-9beb-7dcc1e3aa3b9/bd+2.jpg Photography Blog - Diversions - Make it stand out Same https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e43ac2b-bbfd-42a1-8e34-2fa93247d880/bd+3.jpg Photography Blog - Diversions - Make it stand out and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62d8692d-5db0-4262-8404-fec65b56b95e/bd.jpg Photography Blog - Diversions - Make it stand out Flower detail Moores Hill vineyard. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/7/excuse-my-ignorance monthly 0.5 2023-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d6eb1b5-641d-49e6-bf12-05091f0b7019/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - Excuse My Ignorance - Make it stand out The Olympus 25mm should convert to a full frame 50mm, but is actually closer to a 45mm. The ground zero for many stills shooters, especially from the film era as it sits right in the middle between wide and compressed perspectives. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/7/video-crunch monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d15efe8e-e48d-4617-814a-ba307d683ceb/s5+6.jpg Photography Blog - Video Crunch - Make it stand out G9 on the left, S5 on the right. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/6/what-lens-for-swimming monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04a90e5b-323c-4752-ba7e-28cb2d91f87e/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens For Swimming? - Make it stand out This forced 6400 ISO on me, but C1 sorted that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e05c083-7da9-484d-95e3-1d2100b1c503/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens For Swimming? - Make it stand out I can shoot from about 1/4 into the race, from the destination end at a 50m pool, and I shot right up to the last few meters. This one was shot between the legs of an official standing on the blocks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7bcb24cd-2d4c-4ed4-ac76-5427bd54d7e7/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - What Lens For Swimming? - Make it stand out A trickier proposition side on and to be honest maybe a little too long, but still powerful and clean. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/2/6/free-concerts monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d25ee90-ab37-45a9-ba00-5e5365647c0d/EmptyName+81.jpg Photography Blog - Free Concerts, Sneaky Sound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c31f128-5716-4634-ad20-7511a9f29ebe/EmptyName+73.jpg Photography Blog - Free Concerts, Sneaky Sound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/40533fb8-f8f2-4f6c-9e71-4bbd40058647/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - Free Concerts, Sneaky Sound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0151fb20-4ae1-41ca-9a89-97d1bf1cfe98/EmptyName+72.jpg Photography Blog - Free Concerts, Sneaky Sound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/47faed96-b801-44e6-9efe-8a76b3bda159/EmptyName+86.jpg Photography Blog - Free Concerts, Sneaky Sound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7aa2ac46-2b7d-45f5-be5b-0ca51b19bdf4/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - Free Concerts, Sneaky Sound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/29/egpe1rxfncwsporh8iepf8zfw84nza monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7c50fe35-d1ac-4fb3-8fa1-8baa0e30fce5/EC+15.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Colours - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e966c5e9-002d-4c8c-81e0-906393c597b0/EC+1.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Colours - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/30/in-my-bag monthly 0.5 2023-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfb52d95-8f05-49db-a951-2a6dab80e2fd/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - In My Bag - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0f49975-de14-4abe-a838-8f957ce8ef06/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - In My Bag - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/31/new-lens-awakens-the-beast monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/73d1ef9f-d032-4e3c-8630-b751c66f9a14/EC+39.jpg Photography Blog - A New Lens Awakens The Beast - Make it stand out Nice Bokeh and sharp at 1.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a0fe1ddf-2dbc-4f39-b802-9f9f32a4f8a4/EC+40.jpg Photography Blog - A New Lens Awakens The Beast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95b721c5-7050-4760-af1a-b64d67f19d41/EC+33.jpg Photography Blog - A New Lens Awakens The Beast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21343c3a-b503-4a85-9587-a2d1bb6cc717/EC+34.jpg Photography Blog - A New Lens Awakens The Beast - Make it stand out Really sharp. I can get this kind of performance out of M43, but the potential for creative blurring has shifted and the high ISO performance is genuinely better. This is ISO 8000 wide open. Black cat in a Cole mine anyone? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/30/another-mixed-day monthly 0.5 2023-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fd19c921-65de-4b74-bd51-63e6d3e793fc/35+5.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day - Make it stand out Some scenes do not need “cutting edge”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ae629cd7-8162-4a87-942e-b36bea33cc10/35+4.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day - Make it stand out Nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1675041388827-6K3Z9C2XGJZZCQCU9L41/35+6.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1675041407836-ZJ10RDJX1RY7S2DS3E4L/35+7.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1675041439371-IIGUNXU9A2DII0002OSH/35+1.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1675041412839-3IQIG79U8UZTRZBO9CV9/35.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1675041439364-58JKPMUT2SQHAU2YDHDJ/35+2.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1675041447981-5D7F43CEDOYSZRH5ICQQ/35+3.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f3177c7-a316-46d5-ba4a-0f40c560ea3a/35+8.jpg Photography Blog - Another Mixed Day - Make it stand out Lots of yummy blobbiness. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/29/east-coast-light monthly 0.5 2023-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79870f49-bc3d-4d22-b347-b0ec37143ff3/EC+7.jpg Photography Blog - East Coast Light - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/60410aac-73f6-44e3-9242-1040bf8b1a86/EC+8.jpg Photography Blog - East Coast Light - Make it stand out This is not exaggerated, but needed some post to really bring out the contrast. In the background is Coles Bay, a truly magical place, but a bit mythical looking here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d41fc14-cb2b-4ef5-843a-4218ac375d5e/EC+30.jpg Photography Blog - East Coast Light - Make it stand out Not my usual thing, but I felt like pushuing these in black and white. The trick with mono is to not hold back. You are abstracting by definition, so dont let “reality” intrude on your minds eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4b3358b-8c0d-40a8-ba6f-9008579859fb/EC+32.jpg Photography Blog - East Coast Light - Make it stand out Probaly my favourite, as it is a little cleaner than the one above. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/27/2cs3i6avz9zjyxz8ve5xdgcnucwwja monthly 0.5 2023-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7441bb02-054d-415c-9aa9-da035e1f1554/Elf+12.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out This image is a simple effort to just get the job done. Little is added, nothing abstracted away from literal representation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c864e016-be93-4d9b-a8c4-bd628374b348/untitled-140478.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out Using light, tight framing and a little luck, this image takes a literal image of a building, then pushes past the basic need to represent to transport us into a better, stronger place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b195657a-64b6-4f3d-a4aa-08340532ac35/untitled-4210139.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out Removing any attempt to simply and literally show the subject, this image relies entirely on interpretation. Without scale, colour or context, this image either works or it doesn’t on an emotional level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a0454080-88ab-4f92-9a69-97d0b89ba6b2/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out This was my preferred shot from a recent shoot. It had the mood of each player caught as I saw them, but in colour it did not work (had to be colour) and my interpretation of the band members was not ideal for the paper. Rolling Stone maybe, but not the local paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2bcc6b47-6c11-42ed-84c2-b8396f27556f/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out A rare time when the subjects were found and not staged (they were taking a selfie). This is me, but unfortunately, the rest of the images were not as real or relaxed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a07977a3-a6c6-47db-b6e0-7bc2a7352b51/S16+23.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out Sometimes the subject brings their interest to you and you can meet them in the middle, but even then, I would love to immerse myself into their environment, not just drop by and grab quick snap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bac9673e-e278-40f0-b8fe-8fcd4774e68f/S16+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out People being themselves in their environment always works, but is so very often impossible to achieve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ab304564-267f-41be-9c39-b51e6b44ea4d/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Tiers Of Creativity - Make it stand out A favourite, this is one of those times when the process such as it is, actually succeeds. If I can, I prefer to put people into a natural space and let them be them. It’s easier with kids as their limited attention span, balanced with a natural desire to perform, usually paves the way. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/26/what-the-eye-is-told-to-expect monthly 0.5 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/135a16ca-eca3-40dc-82bf-9e0c91859a65/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - What The Eye Is Told To See. - Make it stand out A digital camera (Pen F) using a lens from the early period of Kodachrome (F mount half frame Olympus 25mm f2.8) giving me a slightly Kodachrome vide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/951cd162-8c9c-4eb0-8339-8034bb1a3804/untitled-4160361.jpg Photography Blog - What The Eye Is Told To See. - Make it stand out A thoroughly modern shot with a slightly 70’s filmic look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/25/holidays-bring-out-a-relaxed-me monthly 0.5 2023-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca336392-99a1-46dd-8460-dd0ec882d915/pen+1.jpg Photography Blog - Holidays Bring Out A Relaxed Me - Make it stand out This is an out of camera jpeg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36932e3b-50bf-4aad-a397-0f58108fae27/pen+4.jpg Photography Blog - Holidays Bring Out A Relaxed Me - Make it stand out Another in colour. Love this combo (the girls and camera/lens). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e37eb80-675c-43af-96ba-854d79976cf5/pen+11.jpg Photography Blog - Holidays Bring Out A Relaxed Me - Make it stand out The third of my three lovely girls. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/22/chf5gse8x49ndg0ykpynaw889tm6a9 monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/964629de-30ff-4fe7-9809-376c2b4267c2/Elf+43.jpg Photography Blog - A New Path Or Maybe Paths - Make it stand out More of this. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/25/bare-with-me- monthly 0.5 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6d6019ef-9c6e-4a1f-8dc4-40a840612f56/tokyo+summer+2-010366.jpg Photography Blog - Bare With Me :) - Make it stand out A 35mm equivalent cropped to roughly C4k. This looks about right for wider and establishing shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3e465fc-246c-4d7b-9cd1-5d88f83ad70e/S16+7.jpg Photography Blog - Bare With Me :) - Make it stand out To me, this is the tightest and most exaggerated I would want, taken with a 90mm equivalent on M43. The kit zoom comes very close to this in s35 mode and the 50mm in crop would do it also. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/25/next-steps-in-video-growth monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ad12902-c47c-4502-9c3f-c74f6b6a654d/15+1.8+6.jpg Photography Blog - Next Steps In Video Growth - Make it stand out A bit of separation and compression, the other side to slightly wide, slightly epic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b2c182a-5ebf-4703-a4b8-ab563abb6d46/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Next Steps In Video Growth - Make it stand out The 30mm angle of view, about as wide as you can go without obvious perspective tells. The zoom cropped is a 30mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/9/what-the-eye-sees monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/743577af-792f-4264-9e55-d61280fcd8ea/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - What The Eye Sees - Make it stand out Speaking of eyes, how about this (taken from a heavy crop from a 20mp M43 file as it goes). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f64034e0-2539-400c-aa7d-2a0ff29ff92a/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - What The Eye Sees - Make it stand out Once you put it out there, all that matters is the impression given. This performer Kate Rigby broke a pick mid set and nobody noticed. Perception is all, details are irrelevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b7625ab8-a91a-4be4-9186-10bc78bd3399/EmptyName+51.jpg Photography Blog - What The Eye Sees - Make it stand out The story you say? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e823a9a6-45eb-4ece-8e51-23dd93e5068e/S16+6.jpg Photography Blog - What The Eye Sees - Make it stand out Emotive images come from somewhere other than purely technical spaces. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/23/the-draft-if-up monthly 0.5 2023-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e0d29e9-ed71-4ea2-aed5-526443225f3f/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - The Draft Is Up! - Make it stand out A lovely colour palette and very well behaved stopped down, the 25 F lens is a go-to. The 43mm filter thread means adapter rings are needed, but when sourced, it is all good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c167d423-0091-4209-b606-acff95b2121f/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Draft Is Up! - Make it stand out The very cool Bokeh the 25mm displays, and the amazing sharpness and colour for a 50+ year old lens. The background is a black rubber mat with large white flecks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8a6b025d-bf06-4c9c-9caa-02617d9b1de9/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - The Draft Is Up! - Make it stand out Some funky flare and CA wide open. It behaves quite predictably, pretty much giving retro lovers all the goods wide open, then cleaning up well stopped down. Interesting little flare “cross” lower right. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/23/old-good-glass monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4273ea6-3d4a-49e4-96f2-adf51e54f0ce/s5+21.jpg Photography Blog - Old, Good Glass. - Make it stand out It has a genuinely beautiful quality wide open. Sharp on the focus point (hair in front of the eyes), but dreamy all around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd7c3b93-c867-4b5d-ade1-d54c9f1ae7f1/s5+37.jpg Photography Blog - Old, Good Glass. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1c3d7150-333c-46a2-aa9a-84c6b8dfbac0/s5+25.jpg Photography Blog - Old, Good Glass. - Make it stand out Something special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b9e084d-82bd-4635-96ff-ac917a5c99c8/s5+35.jpg Photography Blog - Old, Good Glass. - Make it stand out With more contrast. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/24/lets-try-a-little-harder-folks monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0207f455-5b9f-464f-b9ba-0dafd3904b26/Elf+15.jpg Photography Blog - Lets Try A Little Harder Folks. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/23/s5-quick-thoughts monthly 0.5 2023-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/15e19565-0c4a-431b-89ee-04187628a7ec/s5+18.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674423634866-ZVZZ3HQBCPGY8C9SZV6C/s5+12.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674423694853-ZRWL2LLA0UIML4OED26A/s5+11.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674423169634-08HXKBBN2NVIDE8D90NW/s5+13.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674423178605-5FUKI6JCZNR8JZ7D0KYM/s5+14.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674423209314-DW5BV94W9RYEM93FNZ1K/s5+15.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674423215702-VO3IM3MSSB01YNML6G4D/s5+16.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d3d4945-4447-432f-818b-3f46475c1519/s5+4.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts - Make it stand out ISO 6400 was very quickly employed lacking a fast bit of glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2dd878e-fb70-4669-96a6-83f2f32ad369/s5+5.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts - Make it stand out Basically equal to ISO 400 in M43. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674424179559-L8JSBP2SYQU2GGMIQRNL/s5+9.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674424160839-OVSHKQCR6144HX2DV7V2/s5+8.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1674424193939-75O2NYH4ZCUEKMWYAH9Q/s5+10.jpg Photography Blog - S5 Quick Thoughts https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/12/while-we-are-at-it-what-about-anamorphic monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e32e5770-306d-4706-8260-73ec8a412c96/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - While We Are At It, What About Anamorphic! - Make it stand out This kind of thing. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/22/paths-collide monthly 0.5 2023-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6e14404-9750-46c5-a510-7a8315bfa1fd/S16+23.jpg Photography Blog - Paths Collide - Make it stand out Scarlet Witch, levitating spell book and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce65dad3-e07a-44e3-b51f-01e23c36faaf/S16+24.jpg Photography Blog - Paths Collide - Make it stand out M’aiq The Liar. Must have been hot in there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/433e6f87-9fec-40df-99b0-6e4df783bf6d/S16+22.jpg Photography Blog - Paths Collide - Make it stand out Southern Isles LARP group. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/19/physics-and-anatomy monthly 0.5 2023-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b0fe352-a965-42d2-98d2-3ab516216b87/S16+16.jpg Photography Blog - Physics And Anatomy - Make it stand out A feint and pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e806444-e68c-45d0-a7e3-7be5589091de/S16+15.jpg Photography Blog - Physics And Anatomy - Make it stand out Not sure where the ball is, but effort expended none the less. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/de65edd0-a8b9-4d86-8c75-3afcfb69599a/S16+17.jpg Photography Blog - Physics And Anatomy - Make it stand out Ballet stars with supporting dancers? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc6996d3-3dce-4f87-84d6-abf7d544742e/S16+14.jpg Photography Blog - Physics And Anatomy - Make it stand out The defender (Will Magnay) does this game in, game out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/51921cf8-dc63-4e9a-9aa5-fb2203814f8c/S16+12.jpg Photography Blog - Physics And Anatomy - Make it stand out Over and over. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/21/2mc29yv0as01ej6fw18sbq9mrq1ov0 monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e3c91ef-e15a-4d44-a8a3-57217091c0ab/S16+18.jpg Photography Blog - Practical Bokeh - Make it stand out A snappy foreground with a soft, but not completely lost background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23a90926-7c4c-46ed-aaae-917dd0feccc3/S16+19.jpg Photography Blog - Practical Bokeh - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3e465fc-246c-4d7b-9cd1-5d88f83ad70e/S16+7.jpg Photography Blog - Practical Bokeh - Make it stand out Front and back supporting elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1075d22c-dc37-443b-9034-afa7d9e66e03/S16+21.jpg Photography Blog - Practical Bokeh - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/46e62bb9-0f74-4465-817b-b879c88be58f/S16+20.jpg Photography Blog - Practical Bokeh - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/17/why-stick-with-m43 monthly 0.5 2023-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/eb146039-2c66-4c55-aa1b-9f84faa3ebf3/_7250015.jpg Photography Blog - Why Stick With M43? - Make it stand out An early EM5 Mk1 image, showing the quality the system offered in its earliest days. I have an A2 poster print of this and it exceeds the print media in quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d104b181-ff86-4668-841d-99f8e19170f4/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Why Stick With M43? - Make it stand out The power of a f1.7 18mm equiv in a limited environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/02c8284b-7619-4a19-87e6-c0f989384b93/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - Why Stick With M43? - Make it stand out Bokeh enough? Shot wide open, silently and from the hip. Sharp down to individual eye lashes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/abda1380-1e4b-47e4-98a1-d0bd6914215f/S16.jpg Photography Blog - Why Stick With M43? - Make it stand out Maximum power in a tiny package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c56b609-4507-4e41-af2c-aa80356de07f/S16+17.jpg Photography Blog - Why Stick With M43? - Make it stand out ISO 6400 with C1 processing only. In the original file I can read the sponsors logo on the JackJumpers shirt second to back row, left hand side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/22f27a4f-2e49-49b5-b799-79f5eda8c2ea/S16+5.jpg Photography Blog - Why Stick With M43? - Make it stand out ISO 6400 wide open at f2.8 holds no fear. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/16/tingswoooooosh monthly 0.5 2023-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33823179-3155-4389-9653-fe8d9f4dc9a4/S16+3.jpg Photography Blog - Ting......Swoooooosh! - Make it stand out One of several with the “T” joining in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc99b778-7f77-4cb2-9be5-38b0a240aa65/S16.jpg Photography Blog - Ting......Swoooooosh! - Make it stand out Balance and power. Shot was a little cramped, but I made a bad call lens-wise. I could (should) have used the 75-300, which is ideal for this sort of game. Instead I hauled the 300 f4 (used above) and 40-150 f4 in tandem. Too fiddly, too much light gathering and far too much, unnecessary AF speed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1573f70c-d57d-456a-bcde-47f6dc088052/S16+1.jpg Photography Blog - Ting......Swoooooosh! - Make it stand out T-bird? A junior anyway, so all good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f10e989e-8d4a-4f7f-b3af-2e1f995e5856/S16+2.jpg Photography Blog - Ting......Swoooooosh! - Make it stand out The standard was high enough that the sand traps were generally avoided, so I had to grab my chances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b6b6554-28c2-464c-abf1-36ee6bb46e69/S16+4.jpg Photography Blog - Ting......Swoooooosh! - Make it stand out Trying for something new. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/10/the-cinematographer-as-street-photographer-as-cinematographer monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a1ab428c-f719-4ae5-8287-2a0c265b86f3/tokyo+summer+2-010358.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out A frozen action conveys a single mood, but would the cinematographer agree with this representation? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ce76c21c-f426-46f9-9051-691da584fd8f/untitled-040389-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Not a cinematic shape (open gate?), but the other “true” shape, the square. A square movie? Interesting thought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/41d35dae-71ea-4684-8958-4bd05fadba3c/_4110285.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Central placement makes the main, stronger character obvious, but the scene holds other elements. In a street scene we have the luxury of exploration, but the cinematographer needs to make these elements attract the viewer in the right order and at the right time or they are lost, fleeting moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08d20cb4-e0eb-4485-b55a-a652413616c2/untitled-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e32e5770-306d-4706-8260-73ec8a412c96/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Reservoir Dogs, Osaka style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afca56e6-1266-4284-a35e-2e2d49e7b356/untitled-1150036-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Possibly the end of a walk through scene, the blue witches-hat gives us a visual anchor that replaces the womans blue dress as the highlight colour using the 60-30-10% colour rule, (60% primary grey-white, 30% supporting beige and 10% contrast or highlight blue). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f2192d8c-58e1-4cdc-9a6e-541a25739df3/tokyo-040087.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out If cinematigraphy is the controlled flow of a moving scene, street photography is the momentary arrest of the same. Both are powerful, but potentially have very different results. Street photography conveys the story through careful inclusion and omission, cinematography does not have that luxury. A stills shooter on a movie set could very well tell a contradictory story to the cinematographer with a few well chosen images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6d6019ef-9c6e-4a1f-8dc4-40a840612f56/tokyo+summer+2-010366.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3cba7e26-6f8e-4a58-b39e-3d6a073b935a/untitled-1210091-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Light, movement and placement. This could easily be a scene in a movie, but as a street shot it has added authenticity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a3ae05c0-ce5d-4edd-8dcc-18e43960b019/untitled-040305.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out One of my favourites with a fleeting glance of the three element rule. Cinematically, this one would transition well to any of the three subjects, but this specific moment would likely be lost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a42db4c6-abe4-4965-86f6-136997e5b93f/untitled-040410.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out A simple composition, lacking the three element rule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ebc52fbc-58af-4eca-b6ca-3471b22421e8/untitled-040413.jpg Photography Blog - The Cinematographer As Street Photographer As Cinematographer - Make it stand out Probably better a little squarer, but I cannot find the original file, this is better blocked for street with three elements and could be used cinematically to transfer our attention from one, to another, to another subject, following the inward and outward movement of specific players. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/7/coj8fiyjalefzfep1e7nusl7lfnqdl monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/50cc4104-0c97-4bc8-b077-68d60992645a/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Bit O' Mono - Make it stand out Our journo Duncan reflected in the glasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b3816cd6-75e3-41c4-bddd-05f1a4167e2b/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - Bit O' Mono - Make it stand out Cool tatt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0635c024-5a91-4501-9f4e-92f1bddb8feb/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - Bit O' Mono - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e7961eef-28aa-446c-8e77-eee207850e00/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - Bit O' Mono - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/9/so-why-a-s5-mk1-on-the-third-of-january monthly 0.5 2023-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b2b6bce-9baf-49b1-8ed6-e247737ab4b0/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - So Why A S5 Mk1 On The Third Of January? - Make it stand out Loosing sight of what I have believed for a while now? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec63941d-77ed-435f-8543-bb78110b12d8/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - So Why A S5 Mk1 On The Third Of January? - Make it stand out No, eyes still on the ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4783325e-7f04-49a8-8d2b-8f47129368a5/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - So Why A S5 Mk1 On The Third Of January? - Make it stand out Still hard to argue with a handy sized, AF responsive, pro-grade 840mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/4/video-priorities monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/04f05afd-de64-4c3c-b656-82d8b1a063f3/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Video Priorities - Make it stand out The sort of high DR image I am aware of looming in the future. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/7/summer-glow monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673087922745-NDT8YDWC0XGACIXTWWXN/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673088076726-87F5Q8UH49UXHQQVZLIN/EmptyName+35.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673087963856-B6PL5CT34B79VSCF8LMH/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673088271219-UNCEM6H09EMP17AYYN43/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673088203170-PFQFF79GYUPC7LYQAWND/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673088210422-K4NUULJBWRPNAKRMN6BY/EmptyName+34.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1673088279211-Z7HQOPMEVZT1JOGO1Y6E/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/47b6a8cc-b534-4b04-84e8-c41cf956dde1/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - Summer Glow - Make it stand out SPKEZY, a veteran ensemble and really good guys. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/5/the-over-the-shoulder-portrait-turns-90 monthly 0.5 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1672897323236-13Q98Q6UBQI7CY7FYY5I/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - The Over The Shoulder Portrait Turns 90 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1672897323503-3LQOPPYN82GZWMT0G2SF/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - The Over The Shoulder Portrait Turns 90 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1672897335013-Q592LKQSPNNU8RFU3VQE/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - The Over The Shoulder Portrait Turns 90 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d7085027-2b08-4986-b383-d4989bd2511c/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Over The Shoulder Portrait Turns 90 - Make it stand out Happy 90th mr Pitt! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/3/cia-refined-and-consolidated monthly 0.5 2023-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0dbdfbfe-c9ba-46d4-b976-9386a1e7cbb2/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - CIA Refined And Consolidated. - Make it stand out How do you photograph 51 interns without it turning into a simple mob shot? You don’t. Use the space, the larger group as secondary subjects and focus (literally) on the main subject, the administrator holding the class. I could have worked the interaction better, but I am getting there. The exclusion element is shallow depth of field, hard but not impossible to achieve with a 9mm lens! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d156fcb-d382-4e95-a5b8-23224f7da32a/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - CIA Refined And Consolidated. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6f0eb0d-23ed-4a3d-a2f4-9a96771aece6/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - CIA Refined And Consolidated. - Make it stand out Using a foreground element that matched the shape and colour of the sails on the t-shirt (as well as adding relevance, because the Mirror class of boats always use red sails) helped add a pleasingly settled feel to this otherwise straight portrait image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/2/what-ever-is-needed-in-1080-out monthly 0.5 2023-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e9904b0b-01ef-4ad1-9b66-9c6dcff3a494/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - What Ever Is Needed In, 1080 Out - Make it stand out This file is a near impossible combination of M43 math (hand held 2000mm eq), software (for heavy De-hazing) and wet feet. In years to come, processing will make it even better. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2023/1/1/final-thoughts-on-the-s5 monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/460b831b-5dcc-450d-819b-908aa6734e69/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts On The S5 (Before I Jump) - Make it stand out Light breaking through at last? Getting a lot of mileage from my crane shots :). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/30/and-the-winner-is-the-gut monthly 0.5 2023-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05eb3790-9485-4391-a38c-82718491274d/untitled-4230379.jpg Photography Blog - And The Winner Is............. The Gut, ............ Or Maybe The Heart? - Make it stand out We all need help to see the way sometimes. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/30/4qlax3m11v0tp8f752hoonnysr266t monthly 0.5 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2347f434-5b1b-48d4-a89f-195a6124ca16/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Compromises - Make it stand out Balance is the key. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/29/arguments-for-and-against-the-s5-gh6-gh52 monthly 0.5 2022-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/249b9582-691f-4ed1-aa37-0f84d03f0c29/Elf+55.jpg Photography Blog - Arguments For And Against The Front Runners. - Make it stand out From the recent production of Elf, which needed at least 1hr of continuous video. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/24/video-where-next monthly 0.5 2022-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a3d6c83a-6030-4f5a-9fda-7776a788d70e/Elf+15.jpg Photography Blog - Video. Where To Next? - Make it stand out Random image filler. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/27/840mm-of-saviour monthly 0.5 2022-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4607b052-87b6-4dee-bf5a-a9657cd10fb2/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out Hmmmmmm…..thrilling. The likely winner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ef13576-923e-4525-bde9-1664aa0eb4d0/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out A nice flotilla shot, but look, there in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6d1a695c-a1e4-4893-bf45-4f4cf4894749/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out Literally millions of these little crabs……. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6a2d06b-6d79-4235-9b39-648bfaedadb7/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out …..and plenty of birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f5832d3-edf7-4739-a70a-395d4f5f78c9/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out Pretty happy with the 840mm combo (crop from above). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/05e70545-c592-4a1c-a825-e407d01b2289/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out The RAW files were ok, but could be better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca810a79-d674-46bc-a68d-76f14a8ae8d4/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - 840mm Of Saviour - Make it stand out C1 De-haze applied, some cropping and a little colour correction and we have a decent image of the likely winner and the lighthouse as a point of interest/scale. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/23/the-photocross-10-a-win monthly 0.5 2022-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afaaf346-9999-4907-9107-dfeb6d5c6bc5/Elf+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Photocross 10, A Win? - Make it stand out They look similar here. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/23/new-workflow monthly 0.5 2022-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6986f08-61f0-4be8-8e90-c9d5b854c919/raw+1.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out The RAW file processed to my liking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e0468e1-0046-4d1e-8f0e-6abaf19a2415/raw.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out Retaining natural sharpness and detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/74bf7616-1cb0-4ace-98a9-b9575a608634/tif.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out A TIFF in and out of ON1 with default settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1e26f850-001b-4867-8e37-2795bdf6a1af/dng.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out A RAW sent directly over as a DNG, then processed when it came back to C1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/677bdf27-8b28-4690-8212-538caee82885/dng+2.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out Looking the other way, a church steeple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/38fe4bf6-740e-4fb0-a7fc-af8a7cceef15/raw+2.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out The RAW. This is nice and looks right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d5f408d-0f30-4576-a765-d869d30e9eae/tiff.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out The TIFF processed as above is clearly crisper, especially on the tiles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d12cd5d9-d939-43dc-a57c-eab7f72104b1/dng+1.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out The DNG is up another level again. I could process the RAW sharper, but of course this does not go across and the TIFF does not take to much more post processing. The main thing is to either reduce ON1 sharpening or sharpening in C1 as the halo effect is obvious. I noticed in both the above files that the colour is less brilliant, but that is likely me processing less aggressively, probably responding to a cleaner file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/beeefefd-9662-4296-84de-695138b162cc/EmptyName+157.jpg Photography Blog - New Workflow? - Make it stand out This is my base line, which is a C1 ISO 6400 file, no ON1. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/20/bag-retrospective-a-busy-few-months monthly 0.5 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c7c251ae-2ff1-4f67-87ea-52a3832025ec/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Bag Retrospective, A Busy Few Months - Make it stand out Height and depth was the main issue. With my new kit (40-150 f4 and 9mm with gripless cameras) it is probably better, but at the time the f2.8 and 8-18 pushed it too far and a lack of extra pockets is a pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/584cf991-8f57-49dd-a49b-94862cd7af55/1257184053_16039.jpeg Photography Blog - Bag Retrospective, A Busy Few Months - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/08b79304-5fbe-49e2-a915-eb469e6c7f06/DF3.jpg Photography Blog - Bag Retrospective, A Busy Few Months - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00b486c1-877a-45e3-865e-2cfd8986517f/domke-f2b.jpeg Photography Blog - Bag Retrospective, A Busy Few Months - Make it stand out See a trend? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f73073f9-bdfb-410c-8582-29c5b6e50320/photocross-group-low-res.jpeg Photography Blog - Bag Retrospective, A Busy Few Months - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/16/big-news monthly 0.5 2022-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4510352d-c48f-4852-8ace-63817396e983/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - Big NewZ - Make it stand out Not overly worried about quality, but nice to be using gear supplied, not my own. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/18/fun-in-the-treehouse monthly 0.5 2023-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/65dc7ec0-5acc-433d-8b70-c342f05c5315/Elf+1.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out The 75 wide open. Shooting basically straight into the sun, the background Bokeh is a little busy due to the relative distances of the lens to subject and subject to background. The slightly nervous uprights are grasses about ten feet behind the bottles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3552a180-84a8-4a02-85bf-1a355146c4e3/Elf.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out This is better with nothing directly behind the subject. The lighter coloured blurred object to the left is the vinyards treehouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ee5b7286-9394-4ebe-9994-4b567194fc06/Elf+2.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out Shooting again into the sun, this time bouncing off the water, I tried using just reflections off the house front (mostly glass). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b9bb9ff9-a799-40c5-9aa9-17ec6ed166a0/Elf+4.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out Wanting to try to preserve the background (Schouten Island), I switched to an off camera Godox 860 flash, lens stopped down to f6.7 (f13-16 ish on a full frame) for some hint of shape, using high speed sync. Even with M43, there is little chance of holding detail when things are this far separated at any aperture, but I hope I nailed the balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0404e1ae-7d48-4582-af44-30a95b2f3800/Elf+6.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out First attempt is interesting, using a soft foreground for a frame using the 150mm f2.8. The 40-150 Pro has some slightly nervous background Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6914a67-19ff-41bd-885b-16168dcca4f1/Elf+7.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out A little more coherent. 75mm f3.5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8adb99cb-4026-4fe1-aaa6-2aab67d5ab21/Elf+9.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out An off-cut vine used foe some interest. This vine strand did a bit of work, but after about 30 minutes, it started to look a little tired. The 45mm wide open is a little warmer than the 75, which makes processing less straight forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1b97773-bd0c-4abd-b03e-5d7fc94e190d/Elf+8.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out 12-40 at 28mm f2.8. I used this lens often at 28mm without looking at the zoom position. I could have used my 25 or 30mm lenses if I had them with even smoother blurring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1d1811f8-64bd-4a93-be1f-1ced37cf61ef/Elf+11.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out Back to the house and flash was tried again, used more as gentle fill than to fight the sun, but we found that the brolly alone in reflecter configuration was enough. Lesson I learned here was to clean the glass! 28mm on the 12-40 f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c943cf0-9dc9-471f-8f41-201589dd5f59/Elf+13.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out Going for more context, 17mm at f6.7 on the 12-40. Flash through the brolly again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5a13b01c-d979-48ca-9990-2011e212cb0f/Elf+12.jpg Photography Blog - Fun In The Treehouse - Make it stand out Some final detail shots while the greenery was at all useful. 45mm f1.8, the natural warmth of the lens helping here. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/15/a-mindshift monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b6dabf99-9001-46eb-b3a6-c6f8ae923b09/photocross-group-low-res.jpeg Photography Blog - A Mindshift - Make it stand out The Turnstyle if it was compared looks to be the next incremental drop down in size. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/12/the-superiority-of-full-frame monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1670847061671-93NO9YKVTYC87CANZLB0/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1670847061671-UMQG1HSBKB0C20B6Z1W0/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1670847119640-Q0CHVO9E5C5H4I0780UQ/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1670847224764-XMC1VKVKZJBZA8PB53LM/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9f04d68e-405d-4601-88a1-7874e4822655/EmptyName+128.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out This image has enough height at the distance shot. On a 3:2 ratio camera a little more width would have been needed. It can also go vertical with ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c62564b-9225-41a8-96b0-97cde2745d56/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out Taken from a half body (+) image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/18e836c2-7896-4c09-820a-62d5299d8f18/_DSF0222.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out One day a few years ago I decided to test my Fuji and Olympus cameras and lenses against each other with the intention of choosing between them in the short and longer term. All was going fine until I discovered, after a lot of normal sized viewing, that the Fuji images were actually taken as small jpegs (amazing jpegs being a Fuji thing, so that bit was no surprise).I had this set to take some web images for ebay. I had not noticed even at 8x10 print sizes, that the Fuji files were tiny. Super sharp, colourful, but tiny. One of the main reasons this went unnoticed was my determination to look at the images fairly, using the 29” screen of my Mac without peeking closer and a decent print as the gauge. Turns out the Fuji files just filled the screen with little more to offer, but were fine for that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f98847a8-7511-4970-940a-dc21c4c205e1/300+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out Not a choice for me. The newer Olympus is at least a match for this well respected war horse and the rest speaks for itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bcb3714c-9db1-43a7-af0a-6bc9b175fea3/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out This file is a crop from the image below. Taken on a tiny, relaitively cheap zoom acting as a ff 300 f4 equivalent, it is more than enough for any uses, even without aggressive post processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9bbd46c3-e913-4830-b476-5ac171118c80/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cc632c70-610a-42e1-8353-6eeeaea98f17/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out Even at effectively 600mm at f9 on a full frame, there is not enough depth of field to get all the birds sharp. I rarely complain about having too much depth of field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0667fabc-d467-4cbc-9dea-87af3b549c32/on1+25600+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Mythical Superiority Of Full Frame - Make it stand out ISO 25,600 properly exposed with a quick trip through C1 and ON1 No Noise. More than just a rescue mission. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/13/can-it-be-done monthly 0.5 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e48c6542-25bb-49dd-9fa2-a866c039ee32/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - Can It Be Done? - Make it stand out The story telling 17mm just gets the job done. Why clutter that thinking with a zoom? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/506d9198-33b1-426b-8737-277e73f9a1ec/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Can It Be Done? - Make it stand out A 150mm lens doubled by M43 then cropped into about a 700mm FF equivalent. Fine I feel. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/12/a-little-test monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c842476-55f0-4691-8967-9ce2b91a390f/EmptyName+159.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9856f98f-616c-4388-8920-2b142ab7c21c/EmptyName+163.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/96f7768c-8ae4-47ab-8be4-d3b3fd56de32/EmptyName+160.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d557c665-2ae2-4513-9f45-e69b46b64018/EmptyName+161.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59f23740-a9b0-46e8-b010-7cfab77c3364/EmptyName+164.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7302a208-40f8-4c9c-b7ff-f2cb8ddd81e8/EmptyName+165.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/5/why monthly 0.5 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cd9f9bdb-6265-44e4-ae36-243aaa9ad479/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out I am AWOL in this process at the moment. If I do not turn up to play, then what is the point of the game? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed79f9cd-2cbb-462c-bbde-7317b5a58874/portraits+87.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Not enough attention paid to the important things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/309efe56-8bd4-40db-be48-d5187b260311/EmptyName+81.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out We all gotta eat, but at what cost? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b9cc367a-7251-4134-a2d6-23877ffa3d93/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Probably not what a politician would expect from a newspaper photographer, but this is what I saw. So shoot me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7692923a-2ea9-46a7-80b8-ebdd34d32f37/EmptyName+78.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Elements in place, interaction naturally achieved. Also, there is nothing wrong with a smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf2de334-1b42-4b4d-ab9a-ae255cf31ff9/portraits+63.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out Use the elements in concert, change your angle, look for contradictions or supports, that is, things that are not expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a2ffa5f9-12ea-4fe1-a672-c02c6ecaddb5/Portrait+8.jpg Photography Blog - Why? - Make it stand out An unguarded moment between ideas and a reminder to me how powerful constant light portraits with silent cameras can be. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/7/an-arguement-for-prime-lenses monthly 0.5 2022-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3dc06f05-0ea6-47b6-87c9-32ba92db498f/portraits+59.jpg Photography Blog - An Argument For Prime Lenses - Make it stand out The Leica 15mm cuts out subjects better than any zoom I own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/46bcde19-5488-41ee-9209-06690f071b1e/EmptyName+142.jpg Photography Blog - An Argument For Prime Lenses - Make it stand out his image had no depth of field issues, as it was shot on my 9mm, but the benefit of f1.7 allowed a low ISO image in an environment that usually eats light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/81b79990-12a4-440b-b29c-d0a870b8ca33/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - An Argument For Prime Lenses - Make it stand out The power of a long and fast lens against a messy background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/beeefefd-9662-4296-84de-695138b162cc/EmptyName+157.jpg Photography Blog - An Argument For Prime Lenses - Make it stand out Sharp, clean and well separated, this file could have been shot with my 40-150 f2.8, but at a 2 stop cost, so either a risk of some movement blur, some noise or a bit of both. No ON1 No Noise was applied, but would have made the image very high quality. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/5/embarrasment-of-riches-cameras monthly 0.5 2022-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/616f840c-aaf0-4490-b2a9-405c83d6b13e/EmptyName+153.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Cameras) - Make it stand out The two at the back are only good for home projects and require some well earned patience, the one in the middle, my first and a sentimental favourite is usually ok except the occassional “no-go” day and the front one, a later special edition, ironically sporting some tape over a broken lug hole, is the best mechanically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3293e67f-9da8-452c-bd7d-220c2a084993/EmptyName+154.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Cameras) - Make it stand out The second generation. The two EM10’s looking very different due to their grip additions are lightly used and take nice images. The silver one has become a favourite, probably replacing the silver EM5 and constantly seems to be the hero camera of tough gigs (first ball, low light etc). The Pen F is my most prized, something special for me camera. “Little red” is my hip weight street specialist, particulalry well matched to the 17mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7cdeb494-aa04-4e25-9bfe-fb4902261f60/EmptyName+156.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Cameras) - Make it stand out The engine room. My day to day work-horse stills kit and video specialists (one of the G9’s is usually video rigged). The front EM1 looks a little batterred, but that is my clumsy fix for a slightly lifted rubber panel. The neaerest two are my day kit, the other two reserved for specialist jobs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8828157f-1f81-49a1-8241-ffcc748a5eda/EmptyName+155.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Cameras) - Make it stand out An imposing sight. These two are my sports specialist. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/7/being-a-little-stubborn-but-with-good-reason monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9974e0a4-757f-49c5-ab08-d4c867a87d5c/EmptyName+150.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Little Stubborn, But With Good Reason. - Make it stand out Enough quality to crop aggressively without detriment. This is effectively a 300mm field of view from a lens the size of a full frame kit 70-200 short prime or cheap superzoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/102b502c-56f3-497b-8cec-d4a00f07ac42/EmptyName+151.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Little Stubborn, But With Good Reason. - Make it stand out The original was fine at roughly FF 80mm equiv, but the ability to shoot wider and sort it later is a bonus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ead2f44d-f29a-4702-944b-62ff22eaf198/EmptyName+152.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Little Stubborn, But With Good Reason. - Make it stand out Roughly a 400mm equivalent crop. Want to know the time? I can read most of the watch faces in the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dfe95372-facc-4ad7-b379-00e2c4138d28/EmptyName+131.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Little Stubborn, But With Good Reason. - Make it stand out Need more realistically? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ed4f0123-f525-4557-8e09-4cdda50cf3a8/EmptyName+158.jpg Photography Blog - Being A Little Stubborn, But With Good Reason. - Make it stand out More is there. 600mm FF equiv hand held cropped to 400%. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/7/i-have-a-problem monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f4753ae5-c395-432e-9edc-0da00b51b089/C3F3A31B-C498-4148-86AF-CD9180C83E66.jpeg Photography Blog - I Have A Problem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/570a87a1-645e-4f4c-ab80-6f8bdc810be0/A9D9E9EB-AA92-41BF-8941-E1FF4410EB80.jpeg Photography Blog - I Have A Problem - Make it stand out The 70-200 in that config is about the same as the 300 f4 or 40-150 f2.8 with hood on. Looks like there is room to spare. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/5/embarassment-of-riches-prime-lense monthly 0.5 2023-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/526c0e77-aaa6-4879-ba26-5eac3d11681e/Stagg+9.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Did I mention it is also my best macro lens?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/251bf341-14c5-4315-be45-0c4388e0869a/EmptyName+142.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/26653d8d-8734-4e66-9f1a-6d6f956ef215/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out That Leica magic at work again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43f8ec7f-1c4c-4de4-bd6c-9ada8ee028c3/portraits+1+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Shot wide open and focussed on the mouth, this stable (get it?) little lens gave me long transition Bokeh and generally good behaviour. Few of my lenses would have been able to deliver such a seamless rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/45c4778d-5a1a-481b-8f32-f0d8a8ab5c0c/EmptyName+1+2.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c9042f80-0bd8-4899-9759-cfe2c7d8b50e/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5282346f-2f80-4e59-a4a3-7ce25fd988d2/untitled-1230057.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out This is also my second best macro prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669413839379-HSGPMEB0NM3WLRKXD2X4/portraits+10.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out A good solid choice for studio work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/95ab8824-c082-41e2-af2b-36e3cad2f7e3/EmptyName+143.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out When it behaves, this is a very delicate tool… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/018c8f97-5d10-4966-96ab-f0f7a83e2939/portraits+36.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out ….and very sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/302a4b33-e78c-4a1d-a738-345278dc9c09/untitled-5060280.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Never disappoints and it’s tiny form often goes unnoticed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c2e94cc2-dfdb-4017-a0e2-f637b602569e/portraits+13.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out A consumate portraitists partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07c107ab-9029-43d1-a410-4c3064c8ef5b/Kyoto-1190190.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out One day, I will have to print this just to see how big it can go. Not bad for a hand held snap near wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e2611aec-6450-44ba-bb46-54a9c1d50b65/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Capable of producing this…… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/441abc20-2053-4279-861a-fc00c24cff41/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out ….from this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b607dc3f-810d-4fe5-a012-bbda9f54b6d9/EmptyName+109.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out That true super tele look. I have a few lenses that push the resolution limits of my viewing screen regulalrly. Other than ringlets, which only happen in certain circumstances, Bokeh is generally ok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9773f924-0a2e-49b3-8537-17ac1f0feb9d/EmptyName+123.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Not many lenses on this earth that can give you this….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e7f1817-1029-49c3-afad-30dd086590d6/EmptyName+136.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out …..and this, from the same place (not kidding). I was seeking shade and got this snap while waiting for the riders to arrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bbd59b42-3db5-46eb-9e9d-d7a6d7d63954/EmptyName+131.jpg Photography Blog - Embarassment Of Riches (Prime Lenses) - Make it stand out Even useful for candid portraits, if you can back off far enough. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/24/2qxtjho9rttzovsbpp6hp3vmqix7cu monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0cea1e7b-1670-4ecf-bd88-a53bab9048b2/untitled-24.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Utter………madness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a4fbedca-9a32-4fb3-b33f-4cb9ee3dfb22/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Fine art grade snap shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/de18009d-605a-4cd6-942e-c5e231578ea7/real.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out I made no friends shooting real estate hand held with this lens. Apparently I needed to make it look more difficult….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7cb9356b-0a94-441e-bba3-4a6b7da9ee0e/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out The three main advantages of this lens for work over the newer 12-60 Leica are (1) It owes me nothing (2) it zooms the same way as the 40-150’s, which for reactive sports is golden and (3) it has the constant aperture and manual focus clutch for video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bb6f637a-1b32-4cc4-86e0-a263c3be2a2a/Hobart+31.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out “Glowacious” as Brett Western would say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a6cb5bff-5cce-4631-b0a5-4f1915cb97e2/EmptyName+144.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out It does shoot more than trees, but these really highlight it’s glow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e216ba06-1cd3-4506-99d8-ca3b3a343deb/EmptyName+145.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out A very reliable image maker. Colour is less brilliant than the Leica, but still pro-grade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da27a52f-e342-48bf-9e99-aba87657fd53/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out The reach and speed to handle basketball at both ends with one lens. Bokeh on this one is lovely unless the out of focus elements are complicated or fine, then they can look a little messy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a7c10730-dd9c-4e96-b4eb-debeffd48665/EmptyName+130.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Just really sharp. The background trees with the f2.8 would likely be slightly softer, but a little more “nervous ringlet” looking. Even the M43 shallow depth of field sacrifice is tempered by the “snappiness” of the rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/56edd5fa-398b-4df8-b95a-3ce1ece1d8f3/EmptyName+120.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Every little detail is there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/905095f0-e1c0-473a-b78b-c03b11654b1e/untitled-2-5.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Nuff said…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d310954-d36d-4bd9-a4b3-b5eec3f2b3ac/EX+3.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Sometimes 600mm is too tight and 400mm unnecessarily looses quality, so 500 is the best. Nobody ever noticed these files mixed in with the 300 f4’s! It is also better at handling high contrast than my Pro lenses which tend to run a little “hot” here and the Bokeh (such as it is) is very smooth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4da83bdf-07e9-4c52-85a4-df56156a9dcd/Senior+Swimming.jpg Photography Blog - Embarrasment Of Riches (Zoom Lenses) - Make it stand out Another ideal situation for this lens. How could anyone complain about such a nice image? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/5/backdrop-arrived-with-mixed-but-realistic-feelings monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5cbf3ffb-cbe6-410a-97b7-79e1ebfd0bf7/EmptyName+137.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrop Arrived With Mixed But Realistic Feelings - Make it stand out The warm grey of the B/G is versatile and useful, but I really prefer a lightly textured near black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8b52a6f8-0466-4d35-a132-eaf34e72e132/EmptyName+138.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrop Arrived With Mixed But Realistic Feelings - Make it stand out Standing up you can see the subtle vignette on the Pewter starting to show. Note the wrinkles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec87f32c-1c6d-42cf-8708-de8c50b7c993/portraits+10.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrop Arrived With Mixed But Realistic Feelings - Make it stand out My standard processing from the grey is vignetted and dark, so the Pewter should give me more processing latitude without effecting the subject and the “perfect” smoothness will go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d6ef2de8-a3a2-4a1d-a695-d17973fbff22/EmptyName+139.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrop Arrived With Mixed But Realistic Feelings - Make it stand out Wrinkles aside (ugh!), the texture is quite soft up close. This is normal and expected, but this thing is not cheap. I am hoping the images I take look similar to examples I have seen and the wrinkles drop out with a few days standing open. If not I will probaly have to steam them out with the iron and hanging it will help also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d17e9a9d-1aa6-4d18-986e-10512f1b3e32/EmptyName+141.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrop Arrived With Mixed But Realistic Feelings - Make it stand out The texture is nice and the vignette handy. The Rory Lewis video on this one is unfortunately not my favourite subject or look, so I have to make this my own. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/4/too-long monthly 0.5 2022-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc6314e7-9c1f-4dac-ae3c-145d7519963c/EmptyName+132.jpg Photography Blog - Too Long?......... - Make it stand out Lots of detail, plenty of Bokeh and some working room, but maybe too much? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6a789eaf-b552-43ed-94df-c8d8c1d487cb/EmptyName+133.jpg Photography Blog - Too Long?......... - Make it stand out I had the chance to back off a bit, which helped. The reporter is about 6’4”, so over the shoulder is more star gazing with his interviews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79489833-5858-4352-8919-d63dffac905b/EmptyName+136.jpg Photography Blog - Too Long?......... - Make it stand out Even good for other portraits. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/4/beautiful-day monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5cc65c6c-39fc-4347-b356-b4bd66892696/IMG_5972-4.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33ebc818-cc55-4daa-adfd-db2196263cb3/EmptyName+126.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out A misty start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bcf7218a-a521-480c-9e4a-c60ca71e0c96/EmptyName+112.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out A perfect early summer day is coming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/62122fc0-69b1-446f-967d-2f5e67da7437/EmptyName+122.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out The gentle start of the Standard or Olympic class. These athletes will complete 65km of swim/ride/run in relatively little time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6ce4857-61d3-4654-ab6f-bf3cd193cc14/EmptyName+121.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/279834ec-fe8f-4f81-b485-f62ce8d9a24a/EmptyName+125.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Some of the old jetty remnants can be seen in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/802ead6e-28ab-4345-92ce-0b04a6836b44/EmptyName+120.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Sprint class start. More revs. Jack Woodberry who will win this is #160 out the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36993b3f-e2ca-4bb6-8422-df5be650961d/EmptyName+115.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/39a00d4a-e87d-4a13-b843-f93f6df3b0b2/EmptyName+124.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea55ca9b-5848-420c-b908-bd28d3481575/EmptyName+127.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Woodberry coming in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9fc7e8ed-4aef-4506-ace9-2bd6dad5d260/EmptyName+123.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Jack Latham, second in the Sprint. My 300mm is sharp, but I am becoming more aware of its slightly busy Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f6dede0d-f9ec-40ef-b0de-7d5d7d5d0d2a/EmptyName+119.jpg Photography Blog - Beautiful Day - Make it stand out Jack Woodberry, winner of the Sprint class. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/12/2/quality-enough-by-far monthly 0.5 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9f519177-42f9-4c20-a731-b441b553bac8/EmptyName+100.jpg Photography Blog - Quality Enough By Far - Make it stand out A 150mm f1.8 is a dream lens for a full frame user, but for M43, it is only a very well corrected, regulalry priced and sized 75mm f1.8. Yes you can crop the full frame camera, but all that would be achieved is an equal pixel count or maybe even less and do you need to? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/df40fe6d-4f26-4591-8bec-003839726d70/EmptyName+104.jpg Photography Blog - Quality Enough By Far - Make it stand out When I used Lightroom, the constant battle of sharpness vs noise was tiresome and limiting. In Capture 1 this became a near irrelevance, with ON1 No Noise as a sidecar addition, it effectively disappeared. I almost never see that “grittiness” so common with Lightroom from ISO 1600 or above and can confodently use ISO 6400 expecting good results, 12,800 even with care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669977324802-7946PJ4R9JJ4J1NMGVGR/EmptyName+107.jpg Photography Blog - Quality Enough By Far https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669977329679-HFIPWYEPHAIA8S37CVEE/EmptyName+108.jpg Photography Blog - Quality Enough By Far https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1dc8be34-d2e2-45b0-99c5-7b0ca26fbc24/EmptyName+56.jpg Photography Blog - Quality Enough By Far - Make it stand out The advantage of gathering f2.8 light, but shooting at effectively f5.6 depth means misses are less brutal and less common. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7423df78-2ea3-422e-baf7-b84aeda57fa9/portraits+63.jpg Photography Blog - Quality Enough By Far - Make it stand out Smallow depth is still easy to achieve, but it is not a liability. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/28/portrait-photography-basics-3 monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b482d6d-0cb1-4703-9e55-24e1c0cb8921/Year+10+Dinner+42.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics 3 - Make it stand out Shooting into the room supplies a mix of a black and location abckground. I use a single 42” reversed brolly for these shots 45/45 right side, which is forgiving and gentle and generally devoid of hotspots, but less brilliant or efficient than a shoot through (about 2 stops). For fill, I used on this occassion a single 480 LED panel set to warm and about 50% power, which helped me focus as well. My lucky camera for these balls is an EM10 mk2 and 12-40 zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/85d74f5f-8cc4-45c3-9145-e7a2d51bc76b/EmptyName+103.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics 3 - Make it stand out Butterfly lighting, which is shooting down from above is a differnet look from standard. Key light choice is image defining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f93a6a12-13c0-4222-ba34-8bfc6616a2fe/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics 3 - Make it stand out A single Westcott pearl-white, black backed 45” reflective brolly at the 45/45 angle. There is plenty of room in the file to add post processing “fill” by raising the shadows, but that was not what I was looking for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/73d35d69-880f-42bb-9b8a-25eb1456f394/48%2522.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics 3 - Make it stand out Using a massive 48” soft box located just off to the left and above, this image did not need any fill, but in hind sight a rim light would have helped brighten it up a bit. Poor Meg does get the toughest gigs as I experiment with new gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e60bdf0-c6fa-4381-a73c-55ff5c5a4268/portraits+15.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics 3 - Make it stand out A 42” shoot through brolly key light 45 degrees to the left/30 degrees above, with a reflected 42” at eye level and the same distance. By reversing the brolly, I have reduced it’s power by 2 stops at the same distance. Easy to remember. Both lights can be set to the same power and channel on my remote, saving confusion, or the fill can be moved closer or further back for fine adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5a70945f-723c-407b-b3b8-a12a7c14562f/portraits+9.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics 3 - Make it stand out The rim and fill lights in this portrait allowed me to push contrast a lot in post, without risking impenetrable blackness, which I did not want. Notice the mild hotspot on the forhead, which is the price paid for the ectra brilliance of the shoot through brolly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/30/portrait-photgraphy-basics-4 monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c821e346-94d9-4222-8594-113c1f8b3c88/EmptyName+92.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 - Make it stand out This subject screamed mono to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1d2d3a3-8277-4032-a0f6-6822e5907621/EmptyName+91.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 - Make it stand out Then I tried the faded, antique look. The image is also slightly shifted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e3184a1-0277-41e5-b9bc-bd1d99adc562/EmptyName+99.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 - Make it stand out This is the core file with a little vignette added. Again shifted to the “normal” place, which is the rule of thirds coinciding lines applied to the left (his left) eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669796800196-HPWN4R9HSP83B0UDIUFD/EmptyName+95.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669796852248-UIYXGFC3PX2PKQMP3L4Q/EmptyName+94.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669796816061-6GW1BIDY91C7438LZ9LC/EmptyName+96.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669796856674-IAH5A6U87WPG9G47UMFY/EmptyName+93.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photgraphy Basics 4 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/29/pushing-it monthly 0.5 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ebeb1f48-2637-4a4c-971f-256534c70c90/C1+25600.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing It - Make it stand out C1 only. Grainy, unsurprisingly, but still sharp and the colour is workable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8b67cc13-f973-4616-84fe-5b4c891a72a0/ON1+26500.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing It - Make it stand out With some ON1 NoNoise love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669697269708-WZPS9GASU2NKC0116DVM/on1+25600.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669697269716-DWZ0UMY9MLOPDDIVS4S8/C1+25600+1.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3693fcda-50e8-4cdc-ae00-5dc60c50c2d8/on1+25600+1.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing It - Make it stand out I got up close to the actual sticker and the roughness on the edges is from the ticket printing. Fully useable in print and even on screens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9fcf0aee-ab7d-49fe-98e3-c8aaf2559b9c/on1+25600+3.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing It - Make it stand out A bit more processing. Generally, the best process for me is to do most in C1 before dropping the file over the ON1 as a tiff, then exporting out of ON1 pretty much on standard settings. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/28/something-special monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0520668c-b10e-4578-a8ab-3d303eb03f1d/portraits+87.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d878cae9-bba0-4136-be71-d72fb2ee896f/portraits+77.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/deac116b-4cbe-4e0c-8aa8-b7eaab6f3089/portraits+83.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out Unlike the other images here, this was taken at f2.8. The deeper depth is still harmonious, but the snappiness is curbed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/37a7e8d1-e7d1-48b2-a42e-1c2d760dd68d/portraits+93.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out Gorgeous muted tones, something I recently put down to the antique 25mm f2.8 Pen half frame lens, is it seems, partly down to the camera. The Sigma 30mm tends to go into slightly magenta hues, but otherwise, all my lenses seem to be more neutral on this camera than most of my others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9a41112b-d3de-4af8-a6f4-70cb972bfbde/portraits+100.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out The teal and amber look so very common on modern TV series. These files hold on really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0444d36b-0931-47d7-8772-9619d28aee7c/untitled-1160351+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out I have often put the quality of this image down to the 25mm lens, but I feel the Pen F, taken only once on a trip to Japan, must share the credit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79140e5a-9db6-42f2-86c5-5eeec8aca001/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - Something Special - Make it stand out That 75mm magic at work on a very harmonious and sound platform. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/28/a-little-accident-a-little-stress-a-little-fix monthly 0.5 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669616993743-GKHH6K4MNZ040NCWAOF4/portraits+69.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Accident, A Little Stress, A Little Fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669616999685-CPKDAVSRA29XEWLDVQOY/portraits+70.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Accident, A Little Stress, A Little Fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669617020815-EBBMJDBWM6Z0D96BHYUA/portraits+71.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Accident, A Little Stress, A Little Fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669617032319-EQYZGEVAO4QM48S3P6Y6/portraits+72.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Accident, A Little Stress, A Little Fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ea890a75-15ad-4129-bc06-561be0029f75/portraits+73.jpg Photography Blog - A Little Accident, A Little Stress, A Little Fix - Make it stand out A few for later :) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/28/best-bag-so-far-well-at-the-moment monthly 0.5 2023-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf3e7167-845e-44d4-bf6e-8e0730f5fd1c/9+10.jpg Photography Blog - Best Bag So Far, Well, At The Moment - Make it stand out Before the white dots were added to the lens caps. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/28/more-thoughts-on-my-work-manta monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4fb30c5d-507c-495f-8829-3b6194b46365/portraits+25.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out In situations like this I like to shoot first, ask permissions later. If I stop proceedings, the moment is lost. Concept is simple, shoot what is happening always, not just at set times, with Interaction and Action coming along for the ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d865b7d2-fc56-4935-9f54-409bc099fe74/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out Taken quickly while another interview was being conducted (I was shooting that one over-the-shoulder, so this was over-the-shoulder of the over-the-shoulder), this shot ended up being used over all the set shots. My concept here is always to capture an unguarded moment, so the trick is to be prepared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fa81d9f8-4576-496c-a526-235e87747f04/portraits+54.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out All Interaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/03f14424-9f08-486e-844b-e0fd54cf977a/portraits+63.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out A fleeting glance creates an Interaction. Shots like this break sequences of action shots nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c5217da7-7b42-4e01-8511-02c080f127ce/portraits+59.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out Action and Interaction. Concept took care of itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/43f8ec7f-1c4c-4de4-bd6c-9ada8ee028c3/portraits+1+copy.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out This shot’s Concept was Communicated, with Interaction added in the foreground, Interest in the background and then the Angle and Action were added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3cd80d97-e593-4a2a-bd86-1ab227fedcc7/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On My Work Mantra - Make it stand out In situations like this, it is easy to give the whole thing up to the Action only, but Composition and Interactions are still as important. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/27/portrait-photography-basics-part-2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/da6ea5a3-dd33-4068-80f6-cdf8e33b518f/EmptyName+75.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Some rio fencing, bleacher steps and bike parts, all blurred out to be a support to the sharp subject. This was achieved with an aperture of f4, which is not super strong at this, but a longer lens length helped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/06d370cd-6e6f-4d90-91c0-2804bcd221e7/portraits+50.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Maximum use of a longer fast lens wide open turned a busy hotel foyer into a smooth support act. EM1 mk2 and 75mm f1.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/262f91d8-f6d0-41b1-b255-b491de35316f/portraits+37.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out A single soft box from the side. The actual background was an empty room. One huge advantage of black is that you can brush out any strays easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e707feae-5461-41cf-b9f6-159f24878edf/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Using black does force a feel on your shots. It is great for intimacy, drama and strength. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b170d2d7-bba4-49cd-be36-a63bfefd20db/portraits+48.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Three of the four (Grey is missing), all for about $200au. They roll well, do not crease and can be cleaned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4d944f40-c063-44f8-ab78-b30bf5236735/portraits+49.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Tough, easily smoothed and sporting a subtle and beautiful almost hand painted texture, these rolls, costing about $60au for 2m of length are similar to look at to the Sarah Oliphant or Savage textures as used by Annie Liebovitz and others, I especially wanted to get the ragged edge-multi drop look Leibovitz used for the newer Star Wars cast movies. Their only slight down side is mild shininess, but this can be fixed/avoided. Something I really like is the cloth-like look, but without excessive wrinkles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669547872406-TW14PKP4LTB7DO4MJ39B/portraits+33.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669547907807-2LC5S1EYDCIGYNPYTHUX/portraits+34.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669547919977-RMQG1BA3SLVGTI3QYKYG/portraits+35.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669581072966-XZ5WVIGF0HE9V38PB0VJ/portraits+47.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669581144007-DQ63I66V74WCZIR8ADAT/portraits+42.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669581077318-3MGHZ0ZTSIQUD4ISOPOZ/portraits+46.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669581107837-WW1F1TK5YDCJQQTJD4Q9/portraits+45.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669581111767-R0CSNY813UQYT4521YD9/portraits+44.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669581133625-70Z1LCMFS4Y5LLPGIQGQ/portraits+43.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/06540cb5-1728-464d-9595-d748afb9ee54/portraits+31.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Channelling Annie Leibovitz, this is the result of $300 of lighting, mods and stands shot against a white wall and some basic post processing using Capture 1, taken on an old EM5 mk1 and a basic 25mm f1.8 (less than $1000 all up). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e71db5eb-b6ad-4ae6-9904-d395578c4a91/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Sometimes the place is as beautiful and relevant as the people. This could have doen with a little flash, but I was not a huge user of artificial light at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/24a71c0d-5288-41c6-b4ba-d9e155b178c0/portraits+51.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Just window light and an old wood panel wall. This was an impromptu preview of an upcoming fashion shoot, so we decided to channel a Vogue cover shot vibe (only the head piece was available). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8d999e67-9fa8-41f0-9359-71282c2f872c/portraits+13.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out If the environment is your choice, make sure you use all the elements avaialble. Foreground framing tools can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2362e0f7-fcae-46e9-b182-7ed62d999abd/portraits+52.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 2 - Make it stand out Sometimes they are all you have. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/25/nrievsmcl9c1lutpgpjfkfrha92dr2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f139c4b5-a858-43f2-8fc4-2349e86b107f/portraits+1+copy.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out Sharp as a tack in the centre, it is delicate, but assured. The Bokeh of this lens has long and coherent transition, making it a useful wide open shooter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/535384b3-e10e-4a77-adf2-e297400d5d1e/portraits+27.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out Even at f1.8 it is this sharp in the middle and stays so to cover the bulk of the ssensor, but also notice the coherent background giving a sense of place. The lens seems to produce a good 3d effect. At f2.8 it sharpens up more, but shifts to a more coherent and inclusive draw, but looses the delicate feathering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d7db71ba-69f7-4785-a3f9-e425f4c42241/portraits+29.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out Shooting groups wide open may not be super sensible, but this lens allows it. Anyone slightly out is not obviously so and can usually be sharpenned up, but the reward is the delicate feeling it produces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fbe319ce-3742-4c99-abc5-2454437cce8b/portraits+21.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out Often when talking about street images, I will say that my favourites tend to have multiple layers, something I often call the “rule of three”. This lens can produce these effortlessly, simply by concentrating on the main subject, then exploring later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/aa321532-6f9e-40ef-b012-340d064014bd/portraits+24.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out This “pop” is common enough these days, but often requires faster lenses on larger formats and then comes at the expense of contextural background detail, which is to say, they sing as individual portrait shots, but not as environmental portraits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a1558040-db91-4492-b7c7-e61f39c813aa/portraits+22.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out Even more than slight misses are workable. The actual point of focus is the near hand so the streamer and face are both a little out, but this lens often derided for it’s poor Bokeh was, I feel, designed for exactly this, to hold workable details longer. The f1.2 17mm, an engineering master piece does the modern thing, which is to quickly drop to smooth or feathery that in this case would highlight the miss. This lens seems more about practical street applications, old fashioned but useful. It gets a little busy in the background, but holds enough detail to be multi layered (I just noticed the boy in the background looking at the car tire). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/51390c22-3446-403b-8b08-6c3ec2e9f52a/portraits+28.jpg Photography Blog - A Sweet Little Lens Rediscovered - Make it stand out It is not a perfect lens by any means (perfection often meaning sans character), but it handles tough light well, adding some interesting spots and some veiling flare, but nothing that ruins an image. I have a metal ebay screw in hood and medium grade filter on and have few issues. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/26/portrait-photography-basics monthly 0.5 2022-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669413839379-HSGPMEB0NM3WLRKXD2X4/portraits+10.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669413824317-6HYXTPN6BJKODYU7RP0B/portraits+19.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669413973060-28RP1WEM01X5072K9674/portraits+17.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca323547-3939-4174-b4e2-3e75c5ffb1d4/portraits+26.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 - Make it stand out Naiural light is fine, when you can find it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c05c241-7528-41f4-a107-857581ec0021/portraits+5.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 - Make it stand out The full house. The key light is a standard left hand 45 degrees to the side, 45 degrees ubove shoot through brolly. The fill is a lower reversed brolly shooting into the shadow side and the hair light is coming from the right side rear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4e673be6-740b-4f89-8561-b1accf5a9675/portraits+1+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 - Make it stand out No introduced light here. The key is natural light through a door on the shady side of a building, no fill was used as the key was quite soft and there was no light to add, but the light behind added rim lighting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79e0e977-061c-4742-80f2-a042188a0477/portraits+14.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 - Make it stand out Nothing but natural light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6238017b-a1b6-452b-b96f-8e772f25f75b/full.jpg Photography Blog - Portrait Photography Basics Part 1 - Make it stand out My “full noise” rig from a recent drama shoot. The continuous black allowed for full length shots, my key and fill were both reversed brollies, the left hand one a backed one, reflecting a little more light and set higher. The floor brolly was to help separate the subjects so they could be cut out in post and the rim light is a little 30” soft box nearest the camera right. Stands, backdrop, lights, brollies etc came in at about $400au. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/24/ph5kw3ajucvgp1pyta05wz6fv9i6pu monthly 0.5 2022-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4da5146f-82c1-4966-81c0-84205f104947/EmptyName+87.jpg Photography Blog - New Screen Saver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44c8ea5d-c276-41fd-a0cd-f0f5ed6dc9a0/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - New Screen Saver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/23/the-over-the-shoulder-portrait monthly 0.5 2022-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d445a866-17da-455b-8c3c-ba878bda7a13/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - The Over The Shoulder Portrait - Make it stand out Saya Sakakibara, an Olympian and Australian BMX champ. The usual staged shot was always an option, but not an attrative one. This was the chosen shot and I am happy about that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/02d85c37-fbf4-4d8b-b644-d7018555f3ee/EmptyName+61.jpg Photography Blog - The Over The Shoulder Portrait - Make it stand out Another of many pleasant and natural portraits. 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The Over The Shoulder Portrait https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/23/mdpkstpv8ed4e9equ0861sa11jvbeu monthly 0.5 2022-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4eafe752-9b88-4ae2-9434-accc01c18ab1/EmptyName+63.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune - Make it stand out The usual stuff, easily enough captured and sometimes even pretty cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669190495286-H8DVFP91SDFSQ7DOHBQK/EmptyName+58.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669190495283-69FMI1SF27S9OEBIG7FX/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669191265567-XXE0CAIQTDVXIB3FEK7L/EmptyName+64.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1669191275108-2SXBAKUS53VLZLPNNPRC/EmptyName+66.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1adc8d4c-8d00-47be-be58-5fc70363b8cc/EmptyName+59.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/92f6c7f7-cc73-4782-9003-f3927736c0de/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune - Make it stand out Cannot forget the little spockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b209393-ce24-425d-abcb-7ae29e77b023/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - Wheels Of Fortune - Make it stand out For me the winner of the day, or maybe the one above. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/22/the-making-of-luck monthly 0.5 2022-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c6d2c162-1075-4824-86dd-b987c5721a9f/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - The Making Of Luck. - Make it stand out A short lens in close. I was literally sprayed with sweat at one point (and the sweat cleaning crew were next to me), but the intimacy of the image with it’s 3d effect were worth the risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3433ec7a-b473-4cf6-bbca-37f1eab06fe8/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - The Making Of Luck. - Make it stand out They put it all on the line, so we should also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1668844246804-3N1DBO0OHJGQMMHLCSCQ/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Making Of Luck. - Make it stand out Getting a shot of the team huddle is mandatory and I got plenty, but if you can, a more intimate portrait can be had. Of over 60 images I submitted to the sports team on the night, this one was one of half a dozen chosen. Always worth the risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1fe281bc-ccfd-4f36-a14f-f383773635b0/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - The Making Of Luck. - Make it stand out Not an amazing image, but a bit better for employing shallow depth of field (150mm f2.8 and I would have used wider if I could), which helped the front runner “pop”. Deeper focus depth was more than possible on this bright spring day and common sense would dictate you use it, but with safety comes mediocrity. Just because they are smaller, slower or lower grade than the top tier, does not mean you should take the pedal off the metal, because they are not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ff76e845-241e-420c-baac-1448325e0ba7/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - The Making Of Luck. - Make it stand out This image really pushed the limits of my processing chain and not long after taking it I did move to the less light saturated side, but that extra bit of drama, the genuine threat of failure make it all the more compelling. Realistically, without the dramatic, almost dominant light, it is a fairly pedestrian image. I just realised also, that every player on court is in the frame more or less. Thanks must go to Capture 1 and ON1 No Noise for making this image possible (the original is pretty grim). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c9728cd8-82a1-4426-9d15-e6705879b090/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - The Making Of Luck. - Make it stand out This not only applies to action shots. This portrait of Holyee Jackson, a rising star of BMX was taken over the journalists shoulder during an interview. This often nets me a more relaxed and real image, rather than the staged ones we usually do (and yes, I did). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/11/video-what-is-missing monthly 0.5 2022-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663719227561-SM8TSPP6DHDLKOZ002D2/EmptyName+55.jpg Photography Blog - Video, What Is Missing? - Make it stand out Hard to argue with the value to performance ratio, but 30 minutes is very occasionally limiting. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/18/lost-connections monthly 0.5 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cfd40e68-f665-4bbe-99a9-eea322f0d369/Lemana+8.jpg Photography Blog - Lost Connections - Make it stand out No, I was not there that long, but celebrations of the schools heritage were highlights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb978597-ea61-497f-97a7-3af5eb0f6a2f/Football+103.jpg Photography Blog - Lost Connections - Make it stand out Long lenses and fast cameras are one arrow you need in your quiver, but were far too rarely called on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a3431eaa-776a-49ec-b9a6-924ebb972a60/Shrek_8251553.jpg Photography Blog - 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Great Night Out And Another Affirmation Of The M43 Format https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8c33de91-604a-4f9e-972b-4de35a35ebe9/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Great Night Out And Another Affirmation Of The M43 Format - Make it stand out You cannot forget the behind the scenes people, like this floor cleaner, one of the busiest people in the game. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/9/leftovers-or-the-gentle-art-of-belligerence monthly 0.5 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667943552441-MO1CLFB3J41GL00L9OCE/pen+4.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1668162257701-LB2Q7YYHRW33DTBB76XB/pen+13.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667946768836-SYYRWB7DBC1S4NGTFCYV/pen+9.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence - Make it stand out A straight JPEG in Mono 2 (apparently Kodak Tri-X like) with +1 highlights and slight yellow filtering using the 15mm. I can add grain, different effects, different film looks, colour sensitivities and tones. Too many options. As a preview, a reminder even, it is good and in large super-fine JPEG, it is often enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667946042666-VMHCQL5GS869II5BO498/pen+7.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? 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Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence - Make it stand out Even wide open, it is sharp, but there is the hint of CA oddness, something that goes away in black and white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8633d8ec-5061-47ad-b0d3-53f060fd3f9f/pen+10.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence - Make it stand out A much more stable image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667943322785-XB0HFDU5ERJNQWTUJRX0/pen.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence - Make it stand out This was a tough image to get up in colour. Nearly impenetrable shadows that washed out to milky mush when lifted. The Dehaze slider, which usually fixes this, robbed the image of it’s delicateness. The Pen F and Sigma were both stretched, but in mono, it held together very well, showing off that f1.4 Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c7a1428-2cc0-4c69-9e72-08a879fb467e/pen+12.jpg Photography Blog - Leftovers Again? Or The Gentle Art Of Belligerence - Make it stand out Not a confidence inspiring colour capture. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/6/for-my-news-paper-i-would-issue-micro-four-thirds-kit monthly 0.5 2022-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667681410705-GD2TRDRC8DFDD1R6NZER/EX.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667681418861-8EDP96AMTE5G3ZH50BQT/EX+1.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667791632461-I7TN37GQAFJUAN0MTPET/EX+4.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667791632456-EF08YHVPZ4AKXCX9QICL/EX+5.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667682139818-D7F3MISMJE1VM0K8YLML/EX+3.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. - Make it stand out Turning up to the cricket with my srelatively mall 300 f4 is good for me, but may be perceived as the “junior” option to the huge optics the other photographers use, but when I pulled out my 75-300 kit? The above is also a 50% crop from that lens, which provides the near perfect 500mm focal length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1668843796093-HWHYL15IMFS55GDBPD8I/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. - Make it stand out The far end of the court is fine with a 300mm f2.8 equivalent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667791814666-94ID7B6QNVKR66F5Z5US/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. - Make it stand out Clarity, reach, speed and Bokeh to die for. All from a lens that sits in the palm of your hand and cost what a “normal” lens costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667783485713-NY7ZVG44T1AOIJU8I94O/EmptyName+105.jpg Photography Blog - For My News Paper I Would Issue A Micro Four Thirds Kit. - Make it stand out Relatively small and silent cameras, sporting tiny lenses allow for real life to be captured. After a minute or two of interviewing, this couple, celebrating their 70th anniversary,they were simply ignored me. The journalist was surprised to find out I had shot 50 odd stills and some video, all from the table edge, without noise or fuss. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/11/3/dpexiftirhurkbhmey735u7us3b4ct monthly 0.5 2022-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667554995251-W0QIRSDD1WF2LJJ9IL8I/EmptyName+110.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens Re-discovered and A New Partner Settles In - Make it stand out Always a well behaved lens, with excellent sharpness across the frame and pleasant, practical Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667555440043-S2WX9YHOGTTCHGHBONPH/EmptyName+111.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens Re-discovered and A New Partner Settles In - Make it stand out It is very sharp, but also has a very pleasant rendering. Not hyper sharp, more smooth-sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667556255040-EES6DHMHQW0V330TKZJD/EmptyName+105.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens Re-discovered and A New Partner Settles In - Make it stand out Celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary, capturing this couple (combined age 186) in natural light at ISO 1600, the camera and lens combination is crisply sharp, but at the same time on a G9, delicate and gentle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667555880608-4Z18LN5VO7OF9F1AJCJ4/EmptyName+113.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens Re-discovered and A New Partner Settles In - Make it stand out This is one of those lenses that makes you think creatively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667555985608-7H6OUGEQCHEX7DG24VZZ/EmptyName+114.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens Re-discovered and A New Partner Settles In - Make it stand out “Vigil”. Like the 12-40, it is sharp anywhere around the frame at any aperture and focal length, with pleasant Bokeh (the f2.8 can get nervous occassionally, the f4 less so), but leans slightly into the hard-sharp camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667556130854-PHE4HZPMIN0BRNLNCJWC/EmptyName+106.jpg Photography Blog - A Lens Re-discovered and A New Partner Settles In - Make it stand out “Road to progress”. The longer lens is mounted on an Oly camera, but still retains a bright and pleasant feel. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/28/getting-by monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667208566097-Z2TFPX7IQRUE2S8EE7AI/EmptyName+102.jpg Photography Blog - Getting By - Make it stand out Looking a little light on in telephoto lenses, the “home” kit has the pocket rocket 40-150 kit at hand. All images taken on a G9 at ISO 800-3200. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667209243216-LDAZYQC0EXTBRJ8FKGRI/EmptyName+103.jpg Photography Blog - Getting By - Make it stand out The Sigma 30mm in it’s element (f2). This thing is sharp! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667209443225-XUOHVM4JYJFHNTJPOOKK/EmptyName+104.jpg Photography Blog - Getting By - Make it stand out Let’s not forget the solid 45mm also. This lens has a beautiful gentle sharpness, ideal for portraiture and has fewer exceptions to consider than the quirky 30mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/30/macro-landscape-a-new-genre monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667126176720-N4VCB69U0BUYQH0VHW07/Stagg+9.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Landscape, A New Genre? - Make it stand out A macro landscape. The lens was only about 2” from the flower stamen. Bokeh is lovely, something a super wide MFT lens would usually have little se for, but the distances this lens can be used at mean it is employed regulalrly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667127511187-LSYGUKGQXO68IL2PINNH/Grandparents.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Landscape, A New Genre? - Make it stand out A regular landscape, 9mm style. A very easy to use lens, exhibiting a natural look, effectively hiding it’s super wide coverage. The Fuji 14mm (20mm eq) was good at this to, but lacked the fast aperture, stupidly good close focus and weather proofing (and it was a little heavier). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/24/kit-thoughts-a-few-months-in monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666591513333-X929ZTTIIJ53M20AHNP5/9+9.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out Australian dance legend and writer Graeme Murphy at a local book launch. The tiny 45mm is the perfect “over the shoulder” portrait lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666591765757-FHAMQZYZO1RKB2312JJM/Stagg+4.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out The 40-150 f4 is the real deal, performing at basically the same level as the f2.8 version except for very extreme lighting scenarios (where the 75mm is the better option anyway). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666591617834-V9JCK2HDMWRWSU5XA0QU/Stagg+2.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out Hard to argue with a lens that is this strong even wide open. There is some genuine Leica magic at work. Now replaced by the less fiddly 17mm Oly, nothing has changed much. Both great lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667210564801-UTN6TR5LYDRFIC6TMK8N/Grandparents.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out Expansive coverage in limited space is 9mm territory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666592102028-Z9UE8XE6V9SA3ONG86SM/Stagg+6.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out Uncovering the great chicken dumping scandal was safely handled by the $450 Oly super zoom. This lens loves bright light, showing lovely colour and good contrast and is as sharp as needed. If it is too slow for the light, then I get a more “grown up” lens. It also shares with the unlikely 9mm, great Bokeh, if it is ever relevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666592246098-LG85S9WLNJ5L8P5EYL9M/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out Speed and sublime sharpness, the f2.8 40-150 is king and worth the bulk when needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666591694222-KRCYXUOVRE7QLTY7R70I/Stagg+5.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out The Leica 15 is also the ideal fast lens to have on when switching between video and stills. Now in the “home” kit, it is the ideal video camera prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666591844597-TEF1GPHFBE1Q4XJBM900/Stagg+3.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out The actual light was several steps darker than gloomy (see below), but the 30mm really helps bring things to life. Flare and CA, both colour blotch and veiling are it’s Achilles heel, but if avoided it’s all gravy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666604579544-PZAQG6R9XV8OL6KD9QOY/Stagg+8.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Thoughts A Few Months In. - Make it stand out This was the actual light, interesting but a challenge the 30mm was up to. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/19/face-of-change monthly 0.5 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666164691920-HNKDXFD9EM6UMKL0MIED/9+12.jpg Photography Blog - Face Of Change - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666164989548-D7MNT1AMI12XD17Y1WO1/9+13.jpg Photography Blog - Face Of Change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666166070083-MJKMRM36LQ5BZ3UFCJ26/9+14.jpg Photography Blog - Face Of Change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666165007751-S5T5A35T1SYG6W9VH56B/9+15.jpg Photography Blog - Face Of Change https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/12/a-better-option monthly 0.5 2022-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1665553949100-85R7Y0FVQZJLGFOTIW49/300+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Option - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1665554365842-XLZFCSYDLU5FJOGGMDJL/300+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Option - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/10/finally-the-right-bag monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1665394708658-PYO5KB2KQ84EOR2PJC09/9+11.jpg Photography Blog - Finally, The Right Bag - Make it stand out The flash above is actually put into an end pocket, giving the G9 more room and I slip a couple of filters in its place. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/5/another-freaky-image monthly 0.5 2022-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664942940120-BEPFAQLNYE7HVAI0KA4N/9+6.jpg Photography Blog - Another Freaky Image - Make it stand out An Australian $5 note (about $3 U.S.). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664955863369-GH9GRP2X4DQERIE7MWU4/9+8.jpg Photography Blog - Another Freaky Image - Make it stand out My contribution the flood of Queen portraits. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/4/in-praise-of-odd-focal-lengths monthly 0.5 2022-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664879990197-F4ISLJVH65B7HUWGKVED/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Appreciation For "Odd" Focal Lengths. - Make it stand out One of the first images taken with the 15mm. It felt “roomier” than the 17, while still easily avoiding distortion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664880112965-0EA0WKX1L5V340S33YME/15+1.8+18.jpg Photography Blog - Appreciation For "Odd" Focal Lengths. - Make it stand out Proper portrait performance from the Sigma 30mm. Very slight compression, good DOF drop-off and a natural feel, but not so tight it forces the shooter to disengage with the subject. As a “one lens” option, I prefer the 25mm Oly, but in tandem with a wide lens, the 30mm makes more sense. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/4/9mm-of-goodness monthly 0.5 2022-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664877832651-LSSK0SDGVSQIG1IEUFXK/9.jpg Photography Blog - 9mm Of Goodness - Make it stand out Weird huh! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664878121732-9U2BWSD7NHNJNGNEJOO5/9+4.jpg Photography Blog - 9mm Of Goodness - Make it stand out Stupidly close focussing with pleasant Bokeh. Not characteristics you would associate with a super wide angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664878207937-171OHCO0LVQFUIROOS11/9+1.jpg Photography Blog - 9mm Of Goodness - Make it stand out Lovely Bokeh at normal distances wide open. This is a 9mm that can still produce nice subject separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664878293305-1YH877STMZULDZVTQW66/9+5.jpg Photography Blog - 9mm Of Goodness - Make it stand out Off centre performance is even and good wide open (crop from above). I have not tested the extreme corners, but it looks good so far and that Bokeh is impressive. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/3/bag-change-forces-new-thinking-and-maybe-a-bullet-dodoged monthly 0.5 2023-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664796731675-W91H6BZU2BBAIL5ULRVP/domke-f2b.jpeg Photography Blog - Bag Change Forces New, Better Thinking (or Maybe A Wrong Move Avoided) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/3/still-not-keen-even-after-a-fair-go monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664771847687-35T9D0GDBB35T6J83XSW/NEF+not+adjusted.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go - Make it stand out The base D750 image. RAW (this time), ISO 4500 to achieve 1/200 at f2.8. There is a massive depth of field difference here as well as the good old SLR “guess the exposure compensation” issue. Don’t get me wrong, I used to be ok at that, but why go back? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664772182670-CSDD8SPCO4GQIR66BI6I/NEF+adjusted+1.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go - Make it stand out After some light processing. Very shallow depth of field, quite sharp, little hazy (have applied de-haze) and the white balance was a little yellow that I failed to fix completely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664772308417-Q28MUXQYC6G0F3FDV9KY/OMP+not+adjusted.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go - Make it stand out EM1 with 40-150 f4 image ISO 1600 f4 1/90th. Exposure and white balance are spot on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664772466220-GTR6TK7RKB9ASSHTXH2N/OMP+not+adjusted+1.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go - Make it stand out More depth of field, razor sharp, well exposed with near perfect white balance (and 100mm closer). This had less processing than above! This is not supposed to be my best tele lens. remember also, this is a 20mp MFT vs a 24mp Full Frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664774217444-01S5E5G401D6RIHF3AFX/OMP+not+adjusted+3.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664774757517-ZUL5NOT8U3PTT6A5BEK9/Probus.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664774778478-PI3NF257RR7ZW0XN5D2W/OMP+not+adjusted+2.jpg Photography Blog - Still Not Keen Even After A Fair Go https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/10/2/cricket-the-gentle-game-that-proved-a-challenge monthly 0.5 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664706557122-Y26CAZGSSUTAMU68SU00/EmptyName+94.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664696264013-68OFYN758LQDN86TKTVJ/EmptyName+87.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664705376275-LHU216IGAVDIDKYBGD7Q/EmptyName+97.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Angle and timing, oh and luck, tons of luck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664704559130-IUFSE2GKUNX3SFGTZ7QJ/EmptyName+89.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Only on some angles could this be taken. The wicket keeper is to me one of the most predictably dramatic and active characters in a game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664696463551-1BSUDIM6XZ1J6Q1UHSF6/EmptyName+91.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Quite a heavy crop from a 600mm file, but still plenty of quality for paper or internet use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664696597530-0WW2EN19BK4UUSMAZBNL/EmptyName+85.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out The golden shot. It can be frustrating to keep an eye on the keeper, but just once in a while, it comes through (who missed by a mile). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664706906331-4Y6L1KULIGSMCQRZ978F/EmptyName+92.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out First frame, a result of timing, not saturation bombing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664705506773-OLOVG535SDRD7SXI3UN6/EmptyName+88.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out It is easy to get lost in trying to capture “the” image, but it is actually more important to tell a story, so mixing up angles and concentrating on different aspects of the game is important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664705285842-LDBNHTAKG76G10TZKL3B/EmptyName+96.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out I felt it was coming and got lucky, unfortunately from the back, so not perfect, but still. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664707105137-KM2DLS0T7X9PMT39Z8PN/EmptyName+86.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out The first rule of any sport is having the ball in shot, but it is not possible to rely on the batsman hitting at you every time, so sometimes the best shot is without a ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664707267104-SSK2BAVJV5TWQM3CWXFA/EmptyName+98.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Bowlers offer several points of best action. I like the follow through, which is best shot facing straight on. This shot breaks the ball in shot rule, but Is still like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664707522958-0XDSUCRRY7AC8M0I4S55/EmptyName+99.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out The more traditional bowler shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664705636379-KAR92U5276TH3ZD3HF9I/EmptyName+93.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664705811532-T2F7K0DEQG7V6WN75MGK/EmptyName+90.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Not a genuine game changing moment, but interesting in a mix of shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664705899175-DOWYW7VSE2D93IR04OHC/EmptyName+95.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out A good way of capturing faces that are either concealed behind helmets when batting or if they do not bowl, is the stalk them in the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664706253519-F6ZNSCUH0FIEWVDOIRA5/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Like football, cricket also has its flower friends. The Oly 300mm really does make a good super macro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664749897245-M123RN3JTM4KCB1CWFRN/EmptyName+100.jpg Photography Blog - Cricket, The Gentle Game That Proved A Challenge - Make it stand out Back page and large. All drama and anyone with an eye for the game will know exactly what has happened. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/30/new-lens-happiness monthly 0.5 2022-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664518201502-TFRAXRWZYT3RCQ8FJAWP/EmptyName+81.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out Something special about the look. Like the 17mm, the Bokeh transition point is hard to pick, making it look natural and contrast is punchy. Unlike the f2.8, I did not have too much trouble with high contrast images, something it shares with the 300mm f4. The f2.8 lens is the master of making the dull look brilliant, the f4 pair are kings of controlling high contrast blow out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664518243841-VNKLHFVWOS9TIBZC21UB/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out Shooting a junior school athletics day, I missed probably 3-5% of my images all day and put most of those down to me. I was using an EM1 mk2, so the EM1x would have gained me a couple of points. While waitng for the next group of runners, I chased Swallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664514952210-Z3KHGER39BLHGLX700WK/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out Really very impressive image quality. Bokeh is less troubling than the occassional oddness of the faster lens. A tool, not a consideration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664515280974-E5PX9X0OER24KMGYQN50/ex+2.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out F2.8 is stretching it in this light (6400 at 1/500), f1.8 allows for 1/1000th at ISO 3200 and some nice “cut out” depth of field. I go from quite useable, to genuinely high quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664514646535-42HZFSISHZADS4IPUUXN/EmptyName+74.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Happiness - Make it stand out A news paper front cover image on a slow day (dumped chickens and noisy roosters slipping through the legislative cracks, who knew?). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/26/2k62foeyukwt17tf4pmq567n0qbldh monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664362465378-CB5Q6ATO10UYB9I7P5GQ/EmptyName+75.jpg Photography Blog - My New Mantra - Make it stand out After explaining what I was looking to produce, moving in close did not put the subject off. Sigma 30mm f1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664362591384-6HFP1DIZJJWID7O3DEIV/EmptyName+77.jpg Photography Blog - My New Mantra - Make it stand out Using the interaction between two characters created a dynamic better than the sum of the parts. Using natural poses also helps. A silent camera is a boon here. After a minute or two, both subjects ignored me, so I got video and stills without intrusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664362331618-KLEK1HK9HS8F61KQURT7/EmptyName+76.jpg Photography Blog - My New Mantra - Make it stand out Looking for a Vogue magazine vibe at a school fashion parade preview, shooting slightly up added a remote and regal feel to suit the designers stated intention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1668843459511-5S8JW8A42TIIM4968GR9/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - My New Mantra - Make it stand out In an image like this “C” stands for control through reactive composition and the right settings, “I” is for timing the best point of intensity and A is for Angle and Action together. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/21/the-bokeh-boss monthly 0.5 2022-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903067667-1QA4C0ARXMTG21NGNE77/EmptyName+59.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out Real Bokeh for Bokeh lovers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903145724-NUSSHEN2AV2RYV7093JZ/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out But still bitingly sharp where needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903226609-97K2KQHSMI15UHU9FTEV/EmptyName+61.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out Very clean and well balanced front and back Bokeh. A true creative tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903309085-A6LAVUQ6Y8Y4KEEEH5HL/EmptyName+63.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out The issue is of course, how quickly it gets over used and used inappropriately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903403363-FPRZF7NNPTKEZRZCJGU2/EmptyName+68.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out The lens does offer a delicateness that is different to any other lens I own, even ones that are only a hair slower in aperture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903613924-H3QF7RUPIJ1AQMI3PZVE/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out At longer distances, the lens still has the ability to cut-out subjects cleanly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663903835495-W92NGUN6TI0AIN4OH9SA/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - The Bokeh Boss - Make it stand out My 75mm was previously my Bokeh king, but it does require a longer working distance. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/21/prime-directive monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663723019070-LKHGLVW0CJO7SC16LV0F/300+3.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Directive? - Make it stand out Two of the trinity compared. The 14-24 is heavier than both of the Leicas together. To be fair, the Oly 7-14 and 12-40 Pro are the true equvalents, but there would still be a massive weight advantage to the MFT pair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663733744700-KGUCJWBGJZOQY4YM34O2/Inline+4.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Directive? - Make it stand out The power of a 90 f1.8 equivalent in MFT. Plenty of depth of field, sharp wide open and long enough for this shot, all from a lens the size of a nail polish bottle and one at the cheaper end of the range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663733135752-K4SYYUM69TMGG6F6WAPS/EmptyName+64.jpg Photography Blog - Prime Directive? - Make it stand out F1.8 on MFT, which is f3.4 on a FF. Shallow enough for separation, but not so shallow as to be impractical. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/19/the-little-problem-solver monthly 0.5 2022-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663719227561-SM8TSPP6DHDLKOZ002D2/EmptyName+55.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Problem Solver. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663719171755-BKP0G7D2834RZMZY1QBC/EmptyName+56.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Problem Solver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663719173015-5GJ42O6FTSTKDGK9WK6V/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Problem Solver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663719394728-7L4WYM5GXQ5NQZEN79YB/EmptyName+58.jpg Photography Blog - The Little Problem Solver. - Make it stand out A completely differnt creature for storage. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-burst-shooting monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660449100555-V15MESJQYYQDNKQEWT2G/EmptyName+67.jpg Photography Blog - The Pro's and Con's Of Burst Shooting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660449111335-73MCCCW0BSDBEOJG55OQ/EmptyName+68.jpg Photography Blog - The Pro's and Con's Of Burst Shooting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660449147195-GIDVJECP1ARUTMLX2UHK/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - The Pro's and Con's Of Burst Shooting https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/20/monkey-business monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663655784667-T16A33UGPHKSRS9D1ZS3/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Super crisp and punchy, without being overly aggressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663655930967-V88M6PK4IA1ZYB7LU0R1/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Stunningly crisp with nothing needing to be added, so over processing is avoided. Just super sharp. I have several lenses that could have taken this image, but it is reassuring to know I also have this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663656135156-E6WP3YK4F1S1AYLGJGCE/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Lovely Bokeh and general feel. Nothing brings attention to itself other than the clarity of the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663656270249-UVR4GSZ9JGCP48BKPY04/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Crisp edges, just on the edge of focus softness, contrasting with a pleasantly soft background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663656394960-RZ82SIPXF4K76CC66T6S/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Focussing is on par with the other pro 40-150, which is a s good as I have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663656561470-KU7PFT4FW539MT3MVGHM/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Beautiful colour and contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663656653095-K24RWCKB4UGTG2EH4U2C/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out Long enough for the odd bird up a tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663656820247-C139WPV8KN2KCP69LY5Q/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - Monkey Business - Make it stand out With plenty of cropping power. Even at f4 on a MFT camera, onlt the beak tip is perfectly in focus. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/18/a-story-of-three-lenses monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664514262250-0HMX49AJP12R599R6LOK/EmptyName+80.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out Only a few small digits apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663454346556-CWBCNSH8E16VTDWUM1IV/untitled-4220003.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out Using decent enough Bokeh balls for effect. Kyoto train station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663455675976-K5PRL7PZS98SEA1MCR51/untitled-4222601.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out Hollywood movie set lighting. Kanazawa alley way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663454414115-NHB3RFN88R64ACY5W5SI/untitled-4230233.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out Candid moments taken nearly instantly. Kyoto aqueduct. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663454658170-RJKBZJFI3WFICC8JB869/untitled-2-5.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out A stand-in macro lens, although the spider was not exactly minute (about 4” across). Kyoto roadside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663454800395-ZUGOUII2L8CT7T44ZDBN/untitled-140478.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out More glowacious light. Tokyo landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663455074427-UPX3ESGGB1ILJGDKFX6Z/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out Edge to edge sharp, detailed and near perfect aberration control, a really fine art grade file. Kanazawa train station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663455375012-JQYY3GL2M2A1P9FK1EPW/untitled-4222635.jpg Photography Blog - A Story Of Three Work Horse Lenses - Make it stand out All of the above, speed, control and glow. Kanazawa street-scape. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/17/something-cool-out-of-the-blue-and-a-six-month-retrospective monthly 0.5 2022-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663360580917-WKH7DT76KARNW5HQYCAS/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. - Make it stand out Andrew Penn CEO and Managing Director. I gave them background options. Options are good, options show you care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663361171868-2V78LV26FXK0AI5924GF/Andrew+Penn+6.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663361171869-YCJH4D3KQI4U94ZSIQ65/Andrew+Penn+7.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663361806417-NDXRONO559G1I6TFSOPP/Andrew+Penn+8.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663361888739-729H21AFTDMXXHOLWWRH/Andrew+Penn+9.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663362845779-3WOBJ4KFOOAFYLOLQ0TE/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. - Make it stand out (un-edited extra file) Previously, a professional school photo company used full frame cameras at f8-11, and multiple lights, which tended to look flat and produced busy shadows (4 for every leg and head). Looking for something cleaner, the school approached me to give it a go. Using the increased depth of field M43 offerred, I managed natural light at f2.8 for this group and even hand held for the smaller groups in a later shoot. In the original file, your can read some of the badges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663363022618-4NO1EZ0KDABLL8B2REXT/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. - Make it stand out Australias’ deputy treasurer Stephen Jones. The 75mm wide open is a perfect match for face-depth at these distances. The same lens on a full frame is less powerful, forcing a crop and losing half your pixels or a longer lens (if available) is dangerously shallow in depth of field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663363436080-6KO10TJUJ2U67MAGXWKH/H18.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. - Make it stand out My first and the seasons’ last AFL game at UTAS stadium in Launceston. Of the half dozen photographers there, I was the only one able to wander the edge of the ground, not laden with a monster lens, mandatory seat and other bits. I actually walked to the ground. Still amazed at the height these guys achieved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663363949688-PS13LASJG9HBLN6Q8HW1/B35+1.jpg Photography Blog - Something Cool Out Of The Blue And A Six Month Retrospective. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/15/in-the-bag-revised monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661576969099-0PSH5GQ1PX7ZQ0HW4II4/DF3.jpg Photography Blog - In The Bag, Latest Revision - Make it stand out Not actually here yet, but a known dynamic (have another in khaki rugged-ware). Yes, in a MFT world, this can carry a full day kit covering 16-300 with fast primes, video and flash. Ironically, the bag was origionally designed for a full film era (full frame) kit, like an F3 Nikon, 20, 35, 85 and 180, film and flash. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/16/back-on-track monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663317718337-J14063EQQ7ODVCE6MWWS/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663317718336-GQWM9ZVKC7053C7KCDM0/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297177237-3F8SQQW3P2USOHJSIFXT/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track - Make it stand out Sharp, contrasty and pleasant looking, it instantly felt right. Colour in particular is attractive considering the cool spring light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297241700-VDU3MOYLQ3LIFP4L3OKX/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track - Make it stand out Very sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297294734-2GMU1O11UY5EPXZHIKRA/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track - Make it stand out Very. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297638445-E8RN24SFGHR6FA8HWEBI/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track - Make it stand out Bokeh, in front and behind the focus plane is very nice, better I feel than it’s bigger sibling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297731068-3HS1KLJWM8R4XX3W2PD1/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track - Make it stand out No misses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297780374-OE9GV3ALZMM5KDMHWUVT/EmptyName+34.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track - Make it stand out Macro lens sharp, seriously impressive (you have to remind yourself this is a tight crop).. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297895783-DN51AKTWJ46W41ITOZ7I/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297902440-F4ZW1581PVJPOJJYBNUU/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297921361-4PFDBYT8L8J0IJ1YDA35/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663297929319-6KKQII7CCRFL4RUP244E/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Back On Track https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/14/some-lazy-comparisons monthly 0.5 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663147978312-YXGNYAAV93US528BTHLI/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Some Lazy Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663147980361-KYHIENGMNBSTQCS4RE49/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - Some Lazy Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663148187224-B06N4PWV6PO912CB0N9S/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - Some Lazy Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663148193064-Q0XQZ3WFIAJHZISRNLKM/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - Some Lazy Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663148272529-70MPDR02ULJ7BN6W7C6J/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - Some Lazy Comparisons - Make it stand out After a pass through No Noise. The Pen F is probably my weakest 20mp camera noise wise, but has bags of clarity and nice character at higher ISO’s. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/12/rvqxyw7z2nl8dhyf8q0kux8jd7che5 monthly 0.5 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662984034174-TROB81VH1J02AR980UOR/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - A Missed Opportunity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662984131506-7RO4WO2KYV5FZHCX36E9/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - A Missed Opportunity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662984363350-OMCMVT9J1XVF9XY6E31U/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - A Missed Opportunity https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/9/what-to-do-next monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662981075267-J5ZRLSP3PKBPBRZQP3U6/AFL+146.jpg Photography Blog - What To Do Next - Make it stand out The speed and versatility of the 40-150 is hard to ignore. In good light, a lighter version would simply make life easier and a perfect match for the 300 f4, leaving me the heavier f2.8 for lower light shooting. It also adds a nicer Bokeh option than the sometimes twitchy f2.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662983614554-F35585H6B6WQY8DRKVIJ/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - What To Do Next - Make it stand out The reality is, the f4 Oly or the 100mm limit are both a compromise. The above image could have been taken with an f4 lens with little or no problem, or cropped slightly at f2.8, but either way, slight allowances need to be made and I do have the 75 f1.8 and 40-150 f2.8 anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662984697857-J87OLLSZSMNICM9MNIS7/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - What To Do Next - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/4/a-good-lens monthly 0.5 2023-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662290818064-GTYY1BGWB7A69M3HIJ0X/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens? - Make it stand out At 100mm it is sharp and contrasty, but not as contrasty as the Oly lens. Bokeh on the other hand is smoother and more natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662291166822-08BNTX9RYPJOOZZ9EK4V/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens? - Make it stand out At the short end, it is much the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662291610449-AEPH6H9CAALK3MFM319P/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens? - Make it stand out Busy and slightly disturbing, but simply out of focus areas, just out of salvageable range, or something worse? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662291699446-2ETVK1B9ZKVQAL60HS08/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens? - Make it stand out The stunnig sharpness of the Oly lens, but notice the nervous Bokeh in the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663298522968-GHSCSMEU3YM1U5HPV8NW/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens? - Make it stand out I took a bunch of images on the way to work, all within a few minutes and the same location roughly. In each, at longer distances and close inspection, there is no discernible point of focus down the right hand side, the near pole being closest. This did not seem to show up at shorter distances, but when I focussed specifically on the right side, the rest was quite out, much more than DOF would suggest. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/2/the-last-lens-i-need monthly 0.5 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662089131368-A6XYE5JS7GW8PEC9EG52/35-100+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out Like my poorly 12-40 f2.8 Olympus lens (must get that fixed), this lens has a smoother, gentler look than the 40-150 f2.8 and very nice Bokeh. If the Oly 40-150 has one flaw (apart from weight), it is slightly nervous Bokeh which seems to come with the sharpest of their lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662089168973-X55LJDZUNLJH9CFRVTAA/35-100+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out It is also sharp as shown in this limited set of images. To be honest, the number of lenses I own that could produce this image is getting ridiculous, but none have the ergonomics of this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662090153668-FV9JIJBJ3YJ967WBFKDB/35-100+5.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out Swirly Bokeh, an old school gem! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662090274883-Z0DOKIOEZ6LBBLBO1HPX/35-100+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662090429744-F9W5NEFH5P4F9KK0S7ES/35-100+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out Sharp enough to crop though, but to be honest, this lens has opened up my thinking a little, reminding me there is more to a lens than passing a sharpness test. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662091345018-71PFMM1SN27SB6SANQBY/35-100.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out Nice colour, again attractive Bokeh. This is stable, prime-like behaviour, as has the 12-40. The very colour accurate Lime green wall is a Panasonic thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662292881084-2C20GJPM5XDNLZKZ8SSE/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Last Lens I Needed............. - Make it stand out Yep little one, almost getting boring. Buy a lens, test it, get great sharpness and dig a little deeper until you find what ever little bugbears are hiding in there and move on. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/9/2/pisa monthly 0.5 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662045568790-8P4DH8LTC3G9G9H24PAR/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Pisa And The Art Of Interaction - Make it stand out Connor from the cast photos for the school production I shot yesterday, playing the part of the butler in “Clue”. It is rarely this easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1662045879145-8PYSC5VLP40IULN41GG4/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Pisa And The Art Of Interaction - Make it stand out National Deputy Treasurer, Stephen Jones taken earlier in the day. Candid can get the pic, but it is hard to rely on. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/30/thanks-for-the-offer monthly 0.5 2024-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661829575899-OTXBZERM7JVE317D7EC2/300+2.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... - Make it stand out Is there really any choice? One needs a chair, a monopod, health cover, the other can be worn painlessly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661829663742-367TVO5GG7TYFK9D5O20/300.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661829687521-AND0TT7HDCDB0A9ND79Z/300+1.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661831286437-OHTSJ9I1K8C2LPXNE7RF/300+4.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661829685155-L247WC6GAHS51T19PW0C/400.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661829666815-80LXBLPP7TM83YVJWE0C/400+1.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661831277564-24WUA58NU2JCFLI85H98/400+2.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661830296796-TP9XR6PBCWVLMLFL632W/300+3.jpg Photography Blog - Thanks For The Offer.......... - Make it stand out Like for like (roughly). I am currently buying a smaller bag. Maybe the big Domke f804 is the one for the Nikon kit? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/27/the-forgotten-problematic-child monthly 0.5 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661841316004-SUEKPUYLLJSTZAFX17ZU/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661830491355-OL6VD84AX8DB6Q7KTQXP/untitled-9300082.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out The matched pair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661589526905-EHNMI3OS6NRSC6811BT6/untitled-050493.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out Something special out of something ordinary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661590850594-S1F9R2I0URFW8PFZ7UXT/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160011.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out Saved up for special shots like this one of a friend, it is capable of bringing the goods when needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661590639481-JVUKPUU3Z2ISZZ78LP2M/tokyo+summer+2-010191.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661590032967-H9KKCSW05RCQPT61WUNS/untitled-9300159.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out At the time, I remember thinking it was like shooting full frame again and years later, the files still stand up against cameras like the G9 or EM1x. The G9 is actually the closest in feel, except for better ISO performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661590551336-NZ73IUURJAPU5V1JUTM6/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - The Forgotten, Problem Child Who Did Nothing Wrong. - Make it stand out Old school meets new for old school. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/27/unforgiveableanother-bag monthly 0.5 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661576969099-0PSH5GQ1PX7ZQ0HW4II4/DF3.jpg Photography Blog - Unforgiveable..........Another Bag - Make it stand out The distictive soft nylon liner and unique layout of the F3x with sewn-in lens dividers. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/25/micro-four-thirds-magic-the-sigma-30mm-f14 monthly 0.5 2022-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661391116932-230CKJONIQSLORDIN1M0/15+1.8+27.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 - Make it stand out Very nice. I do feel a little bit odf a sell out though, paying into the ultra blurry crowd. There is a small touch of Canon colour here, maybe even echoes of a full frame look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661428643400-RNVUZFRJ0YZXLCV9QZR6/15+1.8+20.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661428592010-1V5BY1N8BX84VAJSLBBJ/15+1.8+21.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661428592008-SDB13HVEYBP91DEHGMOP/15+1.8+22.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661428635588-S8JCJQ0WX82HUYIXCJXK/15+1.8+23.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661428769261-862GBCK0PLMWJYJOKT2O/15+1.8+18.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661428769296-3VYL7ZYTPGVEA03FEO60/15+1.8+19.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661383461724-9LFX4IA15BLI6ULW7SW8/15+1.8+10.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661383465730-BPO4MXS0PJ1YY5ZQ3HDN/15+1.8+11.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661383927014-INBXHHWQ6DG8VAW7L0F6/15+1.8+12.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661383927013-TB85NDPOPGHOUM6T7A49/15+1.8+13.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384158509-QOOLA267JV2LVZD29XS1/15+1.8+14.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384160342-KGM6SU8NJZHZSM7PTO74/15+1.8+15.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384192187-NG7TCQM36RBRK8O9U2YJ/15+1.8+16.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384397510-1C8Q8MOGST1T23CWNC12/15+1.8+25.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384397511-TUTB06ACYEUAG8PPDFDK/15+1.8+26.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384468299-ZY88645R101TVPG75U2Z/15+1.8+42.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384469632-4YP1IXV3E8KJ30NFFD87/15+1.8+41.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384521154-3CDDUWFMCHOMSFK3XTNM/15+1.8+35.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661384521152-JIAA5AKWFEZPZF7Y3FW2/15+1.8+36.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661383944049-VQZK1Y7H1GP3ICEO3R0C/15+1.8+17.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661383993716-66QH8LCR0SMF24QS14XU/15+1.8+47.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661390882220-8ZQCSPN5O6SPK7GZCBXF/15+1.8+45.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661390880250-QGG7P6H78YLLOGPRK5UH/15+1.8+46.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661429739596-SJ939GD6NWTX5RVINT4E/15+1.8+33.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 - Make it stand out Dangerously thin depth of field from the “no shallow depth” MFT format. I seriously question the need for super shallow depth aperture use on full frame cameras except to satisfy curiosity and for special effects. To me, a fast portrait lens in this format is more than enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661429869696-TIT69WUJO5G5B927W91P/15+1.8+34.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 - Make it stand out Barely practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661430078346-KCOYTM6EHFKP90FU086D/15+1.8+32.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 - Make it stand out Still surprised I did not realise these were JPEGs. The first giveaway with C1 you are using a non-RAW image is poor highlight recovery (turns the whole image grey). You need to use Brightness and Exposure to balance out overly brilliant images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661830785258-0UYXV5KTCEQDNBNIBYVR/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Magic, The Sigma 30mm F1.4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/24/loving-the-new-15mm monthly 0.5 2022-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661332259268-NXE9O910RG1U1TDGWLAH/15+1.8+1.jpg Photography Blog - Loving The New 15mm - Make it stand out A shot for book week taken for the paper, a similar one was published today (this one is from the next second after, so a different image technically), the little Leica shows it’s character and quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661332499177-PB76J5JN8RRKX4A5THPR/15+1.8+2.jpg Photography Blog - Loving The New 15mm - Make it stand out The centre is bitingly sharp (no processing after C1 default import and some highlight recovery) and has that clean separation I was hoping for, basically a wide angle with a little telephoto depth control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661332635531-336THYCIAC1V51IC5VY9/15+1.8+3.jpg Photography Blog - Loving The New 15mm - Make it stand out Even though Cap was slightly out of focus, a little localised sharpening still picks him up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661332782958-83GGX1HEBZZ2BZ3VFWIJ/15+1.8.jpg Photography Blog - Loving The New 15mm - Make it stand out Another of two parents in their happy space. Same clean cut away of the subjects, but enough depth to guarantee a useable file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661338031833-YLI2XW2QM4J7CGT52NO3/15+1.8+6.jpg Photography Blog - Loving The New 15mm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1661338248465-PH846JGIAWHC4R36O4MV/15+1.8+8.jpg Photography Blog - Loving The New 15mm - Make it stand out Similar performance, although the Olympus files have a “denser”, warmer feel to them. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/18/quick-and-dirty-comparison-15mm-and-17mm-lenses monthly 0.5 2022-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802276878-30B3TOE8WRSR9CR9RKDC/15+1.8+bokeh.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802324172-OTFVTTD7US68PWFF1JJB/17+21.8+Bokeh.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802498667-KR9WG6G2NFCLP7ROE91A/15+1.8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802508636-25TAH7EJY71OM40LO7FM/17+21.8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802750860-3VARYYUETKZV3BU4C1M5/ooc+15+2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802754300-BHBZUNFU4VTJN7E094BA/ooc+17+2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802622405-BJDVQQBG5VR6PZW0YC06/15+2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660802632450-4QQ3969CLDVTLEIXWKNT/17+2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Quick And Dirty Comparison, 15mm and 17mm Lenses https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/18/leica-3 monthly 0.5 2022-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660791842384-8DB5PM9URQY1JHHXPOH7/EmptyName+87.jpg Photography Blog - Leica #3 - Make it stand out A wide angle MFT lens at medium distance, even wide open, struggles to separate focus plains…….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660791984501-QIYLQKIF5P2UMGG89TH8/EmptyName+90.jpg Photography Blog - Leica #3 - Make it stand out …….or does it? At 8ft away, there is still a defined separation from the background and it has gorgeous contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660792149733-N28XP0R4WBY9OQSMWZ5P/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - Leica #3 - Make it stand out Wide open Bokeh is silky. This is a big point of difference to the 17mm, which has a more “old school”, deep transition Bokeh look (useful for street image making), but harder to apply for bringing out a near subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660792359927-4EZ9YZO4CICT6LPPBPMK/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - Leica #3 - Make it stand out At f2.8 it is sharper, but also holds onto that clean, almost 3D separation. This is almost stronger in effect than the 25mm. Nice skin tones also. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/16/the-amazing-300-600-f4 monthly 0.5 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660649761800-MVETT40SSTS1HC11DZQH/EmptyName+81.jpg Photography Blog - The Amazing 300 (600) F4. - Make it stand out Over half way across the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660649824253-6TNJ4DRM5JT24RTTH6R7/EmptyName+82.jpg Photography Blog - The Amazing 300 (600) F4. - Make it stand out With plenty of cropping available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660611497220-JT1GABV6KYJT7C33NM6T/EmptyName+79.jpg Photography Blog - The Amazing 300 (600) F4. - Make it stand out And when you are waiting for the action to return from the far side of the ground, this is at your feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660611931102-UOPF14FQYSWSZV0LKML3/EmptyName+78.jpg Photography Blog - The Amazing 300 (600) F4. - Make it stand out With again, a ton of cropping ability. Only my 75mm is its equal, sharing that quite rare smooth-razor sharp look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/15/crazy-amount-of-tests-no-true-path monthly 0.5 2022-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660529170293-FWBBZNJHZG1PGI5RM54S/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Crazy Amount Of Tests, Some Choices Made. - Make it stand out Testing gets results, just thinking about it, or leaving it to chance only leads to frustration. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/14/one-kit-man-survives-his-first-day monthly 0.5 2022-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660427911039-P50O2VAP1K08BUNXB0FR/Scholarship+Concert+102.jpg Photography Blog - One Kit Man Survives His First Day - Make it stand out It grabbed the dancers face when I trusted it to (she appeared from below and in the dark). The 15mm would have been ideal here, but I did not have it at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660530035198-6I888WHYOGW74XFTTV2T/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - One Kit Man Survives His First Day - Make it stand out On me almost before I could switch from the 300 to my second camera and 40-150, I still managed a sequence “from the hip”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660427086863-TTJFOVXKEGXSH8HIXFSY/S31.jpg Photography Blog - One Kit Man Survives His First Day - Make it stand out EM1x and 300 f4. As fast as I can form the thought, push the button and let the camera do it’s thing, it just happens. If I hit, it hits. The above was a single frame not taken from a sequence, with another soon after just to confirm the players number (not needed as it goes). I have learned to give anything a go with often surprising results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660429772030-Q87MHLO54PUFNYCQT79R/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - One Kit Man Survives His First Day - Make it stand out The marriage of a G9 (used for the first time for stills) and the 75mm Olympus. One missed shot over a 1 hour photo shoot and that was still close enough to use. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/8/n8p7q3w9sxy4rg0q0gaon0ilohn1bc monthly 0.5 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660197645709-PN45YR0AF4IS3TEFZ9JR/randoms+3.jpg Photography Blog - Making The Grade - Make it stand out Token still file, but something like what I am after. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/6/wxwz1ud1k1qbyckrzhy5rishrw6n74 monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659939452597-KZXPX89H2G2K288UW7N2/untitled-24.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Mixing, Good Idea Or Not? - Make it stand out Mixing things together? What harm could it do? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1660641024373-V7EFHGXTLHYFCZWRJ7VP/Senior+Swimming.jpg Photography Blog - Kit Mixing, Good Idea Or Not? - Make it stand out Plenty sharp enough, decent AF and great at handling crazy bright light, the 75-300 is plenty. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/4/video-processes-refined monthly 0.5 2022-08-11 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/3/cross-polination-pain monthly 0.5 2022-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659528184877-UBLPI6H9GA1WJQ0FVOGJ/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain - Make it stand out Shot under barely adequate lights, the images were clean and bright looking and white balance was easily adjusted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659529376756-4QC19Z66YVQNRAP7064M/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659529481126-E0CLGHGREK4H23AOGWC1/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659529898395-VY3EUC3ADMLIWH6PF4CM/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659528866357-QPXESEPD9GOPROSY9313/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659529514016-ZQMLW0XTGNFJ46H5LYGQ/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659530143569-FD45V3JUTPP0SRZ52IB5/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain - Make it stand out Groups were no issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659530220621-D1TRK85DBOSBGUJZ2EJA/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain - Make it stand out Clean, close action was quite reliable…….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659530578620-EQ4JBBH29XZEY3LJMTUF/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - Cross Pollination Pain - Make it stand out ….even surprising sometimes. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/8/1/more-sports-more-lessons-learned monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317600815-9WNOUCDO77XEXZPG1741/ex+46.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317570357-GDVFZ5QUBT5IY7D3IAAI/ex+49.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317562521-5NN04XWIE87RT6IN6NOO/ex+48.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317611143-ISNPG81441PK0T73HD4P/ex+47.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317647267-4R57W035UU5HTDSIB8D3/ex+45.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317653143-5EUQF1IS9GOHP3QTTCID/ex+50.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317678901-PIORRKF8VBQ6WEFSU9TE/ex+51.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318656604-HV2G2JTVR29B4KFCGZYL/ex+66.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318006782-6W49FW2MNCQR7KSI2T2U/ex+53.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318009624-Z2BR7Q9SJXMY79IR3FHW/ex+54.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318070682-PU3S0SOXW6RRPC78TQEG/ex+55.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318627527-3A1MGAPN5SSRXFMI47X6/ex+64.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318627527-2P0ALF759AOEIGIQ4YVW/ex+65.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318072721-LYAWDJ3A4503G4OJ3YVD/ex+56.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318127638-EF5NN928ITC2GT4SILUG/ex+57.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318127637-0F9GW9HLMF955Z7QZ8ZP/ex+58.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318406224-UDENCD7MG6K66Q7MC7OG/ex+61.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318406225-3MF8HO96U1N79O36OADU/ex+62.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659318441357-TM9Y9TEEMK8Z6U70846N/ex+63.jpg Photography Blog - More Sport, More Lessons Learned. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/28/low-light-and-full-frame monthly 0.5 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658978151199-RLKK7MP9EPCB9QYI8ZPY/ex+41.jpg Photography Blog - Low Light Needs Full Frame? - Make it stand out This, at 6400… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658978265286-RKZYBD452T3JQQ234A3I/ex+43.jpg Photography Blog - Low Light Needs Full Frame? - Make it stand out …..from this with minimal work (C1 and ON1 No Noise all at standard settings). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658977925134-SSUU31GFXAUPRP5PEH9G/ex+5.jpg Photography Blog - Low Light Needs Full Frame? - Make it stand out Wide open at f1.8 (2.8 equiv) allows me to cut out a subject, but get all of them in as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658977757129-E4KEJG477RYNSP6EB8TQ/ex+15.jpg Photography Blog - Low Light Needs Full Frame? - Make it stand out Good enough quality for most uses and similar to what is coming out of the full frame cameras the other togs are using. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658979508721-1LVBOGH6OO7HY82IE3N3/JS+Concerts.jpg Photography Blog - Low Light Needs Full Frame? - Make it stand out A shot taken with a hand held 600mm at a reasonably high ISO and low shutter speed. Not affordable, nor likely possible with full frame and really, who wants to be “that” guy lugging a huge lump of glass around a school concert. This was taken before No Noise came into my life, so even better is possible. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/27/wins-and-losses monthly 0.5 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658922472066-HLEW3H4969G0Q2LS6XCP/ex+39.jpg Photography Blog - Clear Wins And Soft Losses - Make it stand out A 50% crop from a G9+12-60 Leica, ISO 6400 file. Minimal processing required (nothing done to this outside of C1 import settings). I have often had issues with the white balance of this space, EM1 mk2’s turning it a little green/yellow and I struggled to make the files look clean and bright. The G9 files need minimal fixing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658922593427-3KCF63G5K87ABXM83RYO/ex+41.jpg Photography Blog - Clear Wins And Soft Losses - Make it stand out A single pass through ON1 No Noise, with no other tweaks made. This is a very tight crop and fully useable as is. M43 at high ISO, with movement, dodgy light, instictive capture speed, electronic shutter, then minimal processing? All good. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/21/bag-follow-ups monthly 0.5 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658402560703-RIP5AQBMC40TNONCNXU3/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Bag Follow-ups - Make it stand out Nice looking bag though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658402612727-TRX7N9AU7D99ZCA851RF/1257184053_16039.jpeg Photography Blog - Bag Follow-ups - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658920876276-W8IFO7SGOFQ5T7YAUWJN/ex+29.jpg Photography Blog - Bag Follow-ups - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/27/new-kit-dynamic-some-thoughts monthly 0.5 2022-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658904567081-LQ32I98L3IB0KG2X3BPN/Erina+143.jpg Photography Blog - New Kit Dynamic, Some Thoughts - Make it stand out A beautiful morning in the school gardens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/24/saturday-sports-day monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658641605450-0HVBCM3KHDJ2XKWP4VUS/ex+8.jpg Photography Blog - Saturday Sports Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658641165728-6SK4FHBMXX62DV5M0Y7A/ex+1.jpg Photography Blog - Saturday Sports Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658641165726-9DLNETBJTNCHIO5VUXVN/ex+2.jpg Photography Blog - Saturday Sports Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658641281862-HLFV28AH8K9XJ5D8084S/ex+3.jpg Photography Blog - Saturday Sports Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658641261584-E899UFXWU8KD8Y3QJY8S/ex+13.jpg Photography Blog - Saturday Sports Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658641419885-XH9MDUBUV5UH3N753CI2/ex+11.jpg Photography Blog - 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Saturday Sports Day https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/18/last-bag-everseriouslylast-onepromise monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658110889513-HJ0W1W39ZUK77OGUNCTB/domke.jpeg Photography Blog - Last Bag Ever.....Seriously....Last One.....Promise. - Make it stand out The front flap has room for both laptops inside or out and even a smaller bag like an F2 or F3x. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/14/d1m3m0lmwn69yx1ygfvwfrow5fz39j monthly 0.5 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657794346553-SD2WVXIDVQX9ENASRKFF/Hobart+26.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out Taken from a fast moving car. This is a typical scene from the highway between Hobart and Launceston, especially in the southern half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657794442038-4A3IMQX9V979DO4TA8OH/Hobart+31.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out An ancient gum tree in Ross. The Australian Eucalyptus is a “glowacious” tree as Brett Western would say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657877074269-POGDAR93ZL2DAY3VU5KF/Hobart+27.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out The Leica is a great range for landscape work. The colour is quite different to that of the Olympus, less dense, brighter, with softer greens and blues. Swapping lenses between the systems allows for some quite nuanced colour control from warm and dense for all Olymous to fine and bright on all Lumix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657877307109-ATAIOW2KKVNKU38ZDNEI/Hobart+30.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out Winter details are held up to a fine degree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657997749562-NVL292Y80EBN7EEOC4S8/Hobart+35.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out Genuine landscape grade detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657997914173-YPAKSLPIGHPLV23XZ0B8/Hobart+25.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out Background is nice, smooth enough, but with some coherent detail and has “snappy” forground edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657998016956-TEBRWBGP1YY2L8MSUBB6/Hobart+24.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 and Leica Go On Holidays Pt3. - Make it stand out Foreground blurring is also workable. This lens makes me want to use, not avoid Bokeh as a creative element. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/14/the-g9-and-leica-go-on-holidays-pt-2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657786822664-2TFMZY9ZTJKX10BDLIUS/Hobart+17.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 And Leica Go On Holidays Pt 2. - Make it stand out A last shot from Richmond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657793924706-RZXNEPW7U4GNWLHKTFKH/Hobart+19.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 And Leica Go On Holidays Pt 2. - Make it stand out The Leica seems to add a snappiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657794005197-TACN9OXDTRYJ46FYHBBA/Hobart+22.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 And Leica Go On Holidays Pt 2. - Make it stand out Hobart, unlike my native Launceston has a harbour to rival most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657794106742-QCR7N4IQY42H2JIPIV3Z/Hobart+32.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 And Leica Go On Holidays Pt 2. - Make it stand out More snappy Leica love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657794185292-4QOCLZSJR658HMSUYCS4/Hobart+34.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 And Leica Go On Holidays Pt 2. - Make it stand out Modern art in an old setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657794274347-9ADHTEAH3ZTAWMND914K/Hobart+20.jpg Photography Blog - The G9 And Leica Go On Holidays Pt 2. - Make it stand out This quite high contrast file was easily handled by the Leica and G9 sensor. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/14/g9-and-the-leica-12-60-on-holidays monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657782955349-DX4DYKU864XZ2H8ER302/Hobart+1.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out Stuck in traffic on a highway that always seems to be in fux. Every little blade of grass………… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657783084769-E8OELWBJ3WTJ2BWX0G86/Hobart+2.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out The historic town of Richmond just outside of Hobart was explored better today than previously. A polariser would have been good here to tame the cold blue glare a little, but the lens contrast and C1 managed to bring it back and to be honest, it looked like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657783216701-CN3TTD0EKYPGHGFEDQKY/Hobart+7.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out More quaintness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657783373218-CYTSDH4Z8LE4GIB5CVN5/Hobart+9.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out Only another few yards down the street, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657783480271-22YAGQB9T3CBAQPONY49/Hobart+12.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out and just around the corner. Fine detail is extreme, both from resolution and micro contrast. Happy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657783568635-KO1Z0TY6MV19JMLHCNGB/Hobart+14.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out A nice Bokeh transition. It manages that Leica silky smooth and snappy sharp combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657783654274-1X25NNPYLP6XLRF2T5PA/Hobart+15.jpg Photography Blog - G9 And Leica 12-60 Go On Holidays Pt 1. - Make it stand out Bokeh again used to highlight the old head stone in the foreground, without alienating the newer ones (f4 at 40mm). A true story telling lens. Some lenses force a desire to consciously avoid Bokeh as a creative element, others, like this one, push you to use it (more on that later). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/9/big-changes-in-direction monthly 0.5 2022-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657348627349-VKCIJ794JX650TBPO4BV/untitled-4110015.jpg Photography Blog - Big Changes In Kit Direction - Make it stand out Searching for an image, I realised, I only went into 12mm territory in the first place for my first job at a different school (this anticipated shot specifically), then I went down the 8mm track for the same reasons. In my perfect world, 14mm (28mm FF), would likely be the widest I would ever need as I generally dislike the overtly wide angle look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/8/realities-and-hopes monthly 0.5 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657258437498-B9OYNHBLDPVGXCXSOBZD/_leica+test+3.jpg Photography Blog - Realities And Hopes - Make it stand out Very nice and quickly aquired file. Through the eye finder, it just felt like it would be pretty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657258508264-844AL52YQKHUH3NIEV95/_leica+test+4.jpg Photography Blog - Realities And Hopes - Make it stand out Sharp like my 25, maybe even my 75. It actually produces similar files to the 12-40. This is at the relatively weak 60mm focal length, so I an only guess what the supposedly superior 40mm focal length may deliver!. Worthy of mention is the 1600 ISO which I did not even notice in processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657258629207-Q0LJ0W8GLZAK911SZHK1/_leica+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - Realities And Hopes - Make it stand out This file has been poked and prodded and like those from my best camera and lens combinations (EM1x with 300 and 40-150), it gave back plenty. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/8/leica-love monthly 0.5 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657252563418-IHCPO5W1LDKK4KDLP36F/leica+test+3.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love - Make it stand out Hand held, 1600 wide open at 12mm. The following four are the (slightly distorted by the shooting angle) corner shots with no processing applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657253146252-ES9QIAQO4P4Q7AYJTP66/leica+test+18.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657253206514-QURG1SXVBNLJ9JUC6FLC/leica+test+20.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657253206778-NCH9XJ4WXN1OP1SQJJIW/leica+test+21.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657429690911-6RR3X7OBJ7WKVRZZF3JC/leica+test+23.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657252846600-RPPUZOYLNR94BE1TDZSY/leica+test+9.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love - Make it stand out At 40mm, same “perfect” technique. This is apparently the focal length that blows away some test charts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657252931450-33JJBHIUW4PV2YJDGMY8/leica+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657252943441-6B2KDNHLCB6A0Z2X411G/leica+test+10.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657252980306-ISQUB5IQHN7QKP10HRDJ/leica+test+12.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657252987774-1SY9OKWRVD7400S8HD1R/leica+test+14.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657253389565-E496GJ36L59Y5FOE112Z/leica+test+17.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love - Make it stand out Wide open at the long end, nice Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657253446957-L0QD7QQNUQQP97TOIFIH/leica+test+22.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love - Make it stand out A crop from above, it looks sharp enough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657253573760-D22NE14UNXWJQMY93WTF/leica+test+23.jpg Photography Blog - Leica Love - Make it stand out Like a lot of high end lenses, it takes sharpening well. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/7/look-ma-two-hands monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657186629167-NCNB2NMFVRMXURE9LC8G/wedding+72.jpg Photography Blog - Look Ma, Two Hands! - Make it stand out Previous success with the black flagged technique aside, I just needed to go one more step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657187178073-7IZNRIRCP06I8ZAX4UQO/Wigging+it+55.jpg Photography Blog - Look Ma, Two Hands! - Make it stand out This one was bounced off the red floor to give these little devils the right feel. How would you do that with a camera mounted flash? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657187397658-YQNLOQ9YNQD4O1CK59L9/Wigging+it+218.jpg Photography Blog - Look Ma, Two Hands! - Make it stand out Even distances and high ceilings can be coped with, simply by raising the ISO, flash power and most importantly, pointing the flash up to the higher ceiling from a good three feet above the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657185848275-C156285W2A8QGSCW2DHJ/Wigging+it+69.jpg Photography Blog - Look Ma, Two Hands! - Make it stand out The devils own backcrop, flare central. You can get the feeling of it’s brightness in this one, but reducing exposure in post eliminated it. As it turns out, it was too small for its purpose, so angled shots to cope with the shallow passage way would have been likely anyway. Where I am standing (middle of the enntry stairs), was not ideal for a light stand and brolly! On the other side the organisers had a row of tables with wigs to be raffled, so no shifting that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657185973280-GFXPCGEKZ3ABT2YOFXAL/Wigging+it+170.jpg Photography Blog - Look Ma, Two Hands! - Make it stand out The light was usually lovely like this. If not, look to the photographer, who made a few bad choices. No shadows on faces or walls, nothing unnatural about the light and plenty of brilliance without “flashy” hot spots. Basically portable butterfly lighting. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/5/bags-more-bags monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657157620294-1T1OWVUZV5ESEACOA50K/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Bags, More Bags - Make it stand out Maybe not a redundant purchase. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/6/the-g9-for-stills monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658402746142-QPVUG1YNPHMJ0EBMTSHF/Hobart+13.jpg Photography Blog - Adjusting To The G9 For Stills - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657077274609-KIWH34QH3W453ORBUDGF/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Adjusting To The G9 For Stills - Make it stand out The combination of the G9 and 75mm f1.8 has a nice image balance and extreme quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658145158012-1Z7IAI5G94NSR408WF1O/n50+1.jpg Photography Blog - Adjusting To The G9 For Stills - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658145012220-NOLSXQZY9HF4LXEPJ5UV/n50.jpg Photography Blog - Adjusting To The G9 For Stills - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658144642798-W6YREIDRTGMTJ18MG1GO/Hobart.jpg Photography Blog - Adjusting To The G9 For Stills - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/4/lots-of-football monthly 0.5 2022-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657018898623-LNDA1IFEY12EJ3PNPP45/St+Patricks+Football+21.jpg Photography Blog - Lots Of Football - Make it stand out High skill levels and plenty of passion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657021767668-6JSSSKH16KU9KKUGHLOJ/St+Patricks+Football+15.jpg Photography Blog - Lots Of Football - Make it stand out Sometimes called “Aerial Ping Pong”, Australian rules has plenty of this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657019022281-4CA6M4CD4EIJ1XVQTWNP/St+Patricks+Football+7.jpg Photography Blog - Lots Of Football - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/6/how-to-do-a-quick-and-dirty-lens-test monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657063339022-BVKE1U1KOBKBRF3UBK5T/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657063339021-2WZQS9JHFEKGMKKUV00V/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657063395549-677DFTHBNSBI8M3H4S2X/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657063394375-YRG2VH06BMM3KFQIZL92/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - 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In reality, semi focussed Bokeh is possibly more imporrtant than “full blurr” Bokeh. With maximum blurring, post can easily be applied. When the background is included in an even semi coherent form, poor Bokeh behaviour is less fixable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657064501159-5LRTX5A7PFLXZB2K7MRR/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test - Make it stand out Foreground at the wide end is nicely smooth in rendering, making wide open use easier. Focus was on Daisys’ face at f3.5. “Invisible” transitions are ideal here, something the 17mm Oly is good at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657064786650-0G5CEVS0WM88QFJRLWGL/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test - Make it stand out So, who decides to do a sharpness test at ISO 1600, hand held at 1/15th with a 13 year old camera? Apparently I do. The base image. The flat colour is down to the environment, the camera and ISO, but partly the lens with its “mild” colour rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657064887755-U3Q23DDAYI1AFU2IANME/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test - Make it stand out On the focus point (hair in front of the eye), sharpness is more than enough for publication even at big sizes. No post applied. Bokeh smoothness again shows up here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657064998512-R10SFOR1J1KU42XK782N/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test - Make it stand out Pushed a little with globally added Clarity and Sharpening. This is similar to my 40-150 kit. There is good micro contrast, decent base sharpness and control of other clarity reducing elements. Like the 40-150, it does not need much extra post applied. In Lightroom, I found some lenses struggled with the noise to sharpness balance, but C1 hits a decent level in both. The EM5 Mk1 has a “simple-sharp” sensor, an honest, pleasantly film-like look, but not as delicate as later models, so it may be the camera (especially at ISO 1600). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657065575060-MH5AI4MBLF1G7BAJBAYP/12-60+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - How To Do A "Quick And Dirty" Lens Test - Make it stand out From my first day with it, when the sun was shining. Most of my lenses struggle with this one, a good excuse to avoid cleaning the window…... . For context, this was uncomfortable to my eye. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/5/207r5lk6ptj9sojrba8vnqo2tljfhd monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657023116014-7A5L291BXQJQ07KESB0W/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Base Line Quality - Make it stand out At normal size, quality is pretty much a given with almost any system, especially with controlled and plentiful light. This is a “straight” shot, not “softened” like the submitted ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657023163487-QNOFZY41JFUAMFKGKUFE/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Base Line Quality - Make it stand out In close, the true quality is revealed. Big enough, even without software applied for large reproduction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657108210560-NTAQKXP6OZEDQGY15X6Z/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - Base Line Quality - Make it stand out Fluke? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657108265045-2EQYQV4BKFTQJ4VECK6H/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - Base Line Quality - Make it stand out Nope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657058401688-9N3B0K4EUNXMG30NCZ4H/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - Base Line Quality - Make it stand out One of thousands taken over a six hour football carnival. Out of 3000, 2000 were worth keeping (I do not shoot bursts, so each is not the best of several), of which 500 were submitted, spread over six teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657058825755-4DHQC58AA7J89T15QVK4/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - Base Line Quality - Make it stand out Again, plenty of quality to burn. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/7/5/first-week-in-perceptions-shifted monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657020311703-X5A0ZCTBT67Y0T9G6Q4V/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - First Week In, Perceptions Shifted - Make it stand out Taken with the 40-150, but either the 75mm or the 12-60 could have done it as well and with the 75mm, depth of field could be shallower, or with the 12-60, I could move in to do the next, wider shot without disturbing the scene. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/29/another-nice-one-of-meg-snd-some-thoughts-on-portrait-simplicity monthly 0.5 2022-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656463452470-VA3GNXE321FEZNNV7X3R/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Another Nice One Of Meg And Some Thoughts On Portrait Simplicity - Make it stand out Amazing the difference a subtle background change makes. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/28/you-be-you monthly 0.5 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656413305790-GIAJT9YUG352V4V3RB1F/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - You Be You - Make it stand out Not your usual “badminton at a school image”, a file of which would usually comprise of a team shot, some groups preparing then a handful of action shots, but not a deep enough delve to show the tension and effort, but also the camaraderie and enjoyment. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/26/getting-a-handle-on-it monthly 0.5 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656397820644-FLRJBMHNY6597KEITUWZ/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On It (Or Not) - Make it stand out Believe it or not, this is do-able. The extra weight of the lens is a benefit for stability and I have had success up to 100mm hand held. I can replace the cameras’ handle using the Smallrig gimbal handle below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656397905349-1E9KUQ6V5POWL7RI1FDI/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On It (Or Not) - Make it stand out The little side handle, which is actually a mini top handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656397961378-3IR34ZY91I7JDNDVUA8U/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On It (Or Not) - Make it stand out This is one of the gimbal exension handles Smallrig makes. On a hunch I grabbed one (arrived today), and it is a great way to put a handle on a camera, without the need for a cage of any sort. It also has a cold shoe and can be mounted at any angle and either side. I will put this in my newspaper bag, as a simple, cageless fix for stability and accessories and weighs nothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656398058424-3YVVOHJ0EEX4LJ2MUCJ5/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Handle On It (Or Not) - Make it stand out The side handle has become a staple, the top handle is removable and to be honest, that is handy. When the UURig handle arrives, I can have up to four cold shoes available without it, so I may even switch it’s cold show adapter to the bigger rig and shelve the bolt on handle (which is one of their cheapest, so no great waste). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/23/new-bag-excitement monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656046070694-5GIMM2PM8R24L6LN9D60/1257184053_16039.jpeg Photography Blog - New Bag Excitement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656045907009-I613N4LUHNMM4RB81JHS/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - New Bag Excitement - Make it stand out Nothing I throw at these cases seems to phase them. Sometimes I think a couple of these hold more than my Pro Tactic 350 AW, which seems to have the opposite dynamic and annoyingly does not take these well either. Another good fit is a 200 LED panel with a couple of NP batts. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/24/some-experiments-worth-sharing monthly 0.5 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656148493047-DWWDDIJ1AR81C5S0D3A0/EmptyName+71.jpg Photography Blog - Some Experiments Worth Sharing - Make it stand out This is to me a near ideal semi-formal portrait. The ability to take the colour to the subject really helps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656022216558-FKODTZ1CIOBTFKJDM0MJ/EmptyName+58.jpg Photography Blog - Some Experiments Worth Sharing - Make it stand out Flipping it can have benefits as well. The warm-cool contrast works here, adding power and seriousness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656043455343-TTZO7NM4IBLMTUVS11UF/EmptyName+69.jpg Photography Blog - Some Experiments Worth Sharing - Make it stand out Channelling a bit of the Rory Lewis or Leibovitz “painterly” look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/22/new-lens-thoughts monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655881643138-EANEYWX62DGS1ITG4WGW/12-60+test.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out First image. Wide settings, wide open, low shutter speed and a fine result. Even with this math applied, there is some smooth fall-off. Just goes to show, Bokeh is always relevant even for slower M43 lenses at longer distances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655881742112-GTFE4YM6T6TO73VIEHWO/12-60+test+2.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out Nice colour and contrast. This gentle look is another tool to use. Long end wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655881808412-RAC5QUCDRXF82ESS182D/12-60+test+3.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out Nice off centre sharpness wide open at 60mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655881879291-IECUYV8BGRXR7ZYGCXHC/12-60+test+4.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out Again nice centre quality. Not a scientific test, just hand held, medium ISO, EM10 Mk2, slow-ish shutter speed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655882090754-Y5JSAAEY86OOK9RRE0EI/12-60+test+1.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out I had read that flare was better controlled on this than the Leica 12-60 and to be honest, I had to search for any at all. I recently pointed my 17mm at this scene and it blew out like the sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655882214766-BHNWP7AMML4QO3S9K2II/12-60+test+8.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out Contrast and Bokeh seems nice. This had some shadow raising and highlight smoothing, but without issue. The colour tint of the lens looks to compliment the warm EM10 sensor nicely, something I noticed on the 8-18. The wall colour is spot on to reality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656147920234-GJY8EZNNAP3WL9D5MU9U/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out A little gentle work added. It is similar to the 40-150 kit. Micro-contrast sharp, medium global contrast and saturation, controlled Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655883445830-937HVRLQT7CXVJQAH0VR/12-60+test+5.jpg Photography Blog - New Lens Thoughts - Make it stand out Wide shot controlling distortions well and no vignetting. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/22/fate-friend monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655878660867-50Q8C535UQA55BRROKDB/1257184053_16039.jpeg Photography Blog - Fate It Seems.........Is A Friend - Make it stand out I am guessing the front pockets are the same as the F802, which makes the bag a couple of inches taller, as advertised. The optional base board is the same as the one for the F1x “Little bit bigger” bag, so I am expecting an F802 satchel, with the footprint of an F2 bag +1” all round. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/19/two-jobs-two-hats-two-bags monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655864199205-SVZ4FG0EXN7FM64ZDY1J/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - Two Jobs, Two Hats, Two Bags - Make it stand out Love/hate personified. Hard to find a nicer “retro” look bag, but like many, it falls down on practicality. This is a prime example of a bag made for a kit (Leica M6 and two primes maybe), just not my kit. Maybe if I do a long term project some day, using a Pen F and three primes it will be ideal, but in a practical work world, it is really an enthusiasts bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655866516464-81U7683EXL1YNS51ISII/EmptyName+51.jpg Photography Blog - Two Jobs, Two Hats, Two Bags - Make it stand out The Porter. An impulse buy on our first trip to Japan, this bag has returned there more than once as my best option. Like the Filson, if you want to mesh a day bag and camera bag it is ideal, but recently I have found it doubles up as a serious camera bag, using a Tenba insert. It has much the same dynamic as the F802, just with different pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655620556541-JTJTUUTXJ6YG7GH6D8M8/Wigging+it+22.jpg Photography Blog - Two Jobs, Two Hats, Two Bags - Make it stand out The event was a “Wigging It for Cancer” gala ball. An awesomely bad hair day all round. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/22/fate-friend-or-foe monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655863638586-KLE9ISRDQDFJIH8XNCP9/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Fate, Friend Or Foe - Make it stand out Lovely, just like the half dozen other bags I have about this size. At a pinch it would work, but I have several like this. Almost, but not quite. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/20/the-great-deception monthly 0.5 2022-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655716410424-0XTY2QCBVTX2ZUWISZOJ/steam+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out Pretty much my news paper rig. The big difference is, the EM1 mk2 has no grip on it, which is a game changer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655785509671-9R3XZGX3SZ2Q9CP8FOGO/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out Tight, but workable. It does however make getting to the middle sections a little difficult. Scrap that, it is too cramped, so deal with it and move on. Take the grip off and no issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655786915918-I31D0HTXHGQN9FP3U2HN/EmptyName+50.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out The middle sections are for primes and/or a third camera with prime mounted, but the big rig blocks access and distends the bag so I cannot access these or put a laptop in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655785069064-C5B5EH5R289R2KGOTTC3/EmptyName+55.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out The big girl is too large for this bag and it’s annoying habit of sagging closed does not help. I have fixed the sag to some point, but there are other issues with inserts. The smaller lens, not to be under estimated, is a neat fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655785214142-VCW6VF8R1EIQO7J2L7OR/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out The insert is a new Domke one for an F2, liberated for this bag, but I still have issues with cramped condiitions and soft dividers. My ideal is to be able to switch cameras without looking, but that is not yet happening with this layout, things just tend to get squished and jumbled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655784151855-CM2LYPX96VYNF6K65VR5/EmptyName+51.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out A surprise packet, bought on one of our first trips to Japan is the real deal. Inside it right now, is the Tenba insert with the big lens and camera combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655784315288-6JV0VI947NET3QC7IKPN/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out I cannot actually close it like this, but that is not a real issue as the bag is not weather sealed anyway (hah, hah). The front divided pocket can hold two ipads in each section and is so big, I lost my travel wallet in it for weeks once, not searching well enough each time! This thing hugs my hips even better than the F3x. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655783695532-3F43ILO9R7T51SJ60EM6/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out I had high hopes for this one and first impressions (well second after “it looks smaller than I assumed based on the actual quoted specs”) are positive. The usual Crumpler quality and comfort. It has not really added anything new, except maybe a nice bag with a laptop spot, although I am at odds with the strange and short dividers. The “beast” is sitting just a little higher than I would like. If it was all I had then maybe……. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655784896641-M2K6S36ZPRL9L1743QJI/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Deception Game - Make it stand out Deep it may be, but not really any better than other options. It does not need another insert like the F802, which maybe makes it more efficient and it is really light but rigid feeling. It may become part of a rotation for the school kit (no fat cameras or tall lenses). In all fairness, the lower sides are actually a benefit for accessing other compartments. It does however only have one pocket. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/20/camera-choices-made-easy-by-circumstances-and-need monthly 0.5 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655714933768-WRBYUOBJS04QMNMOQ008/Honours+Assembly+1.jpg Photography Blog - Camera Choices Made Easy By Circumstances And Need - Make it stand out I will not rig out the second G9 like this, as it is more of a stills camera first, but it can be customised for all the same video options. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/4/close-call monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654340468458-L21MTNKNC9ZWBDA45MTD/EmptyName+184.jpg Photography Blog - Close Call - Make it stand out $60 of fabric. Subtle texture and colour is not that hard to find if you hunt around. This is actually Donkey brown, but I also have a silver-grey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655261160201-CJGXXK4BZX97VSL2K9K8/test+15.jpg Photography Blog - Close Call - Make it stand out My basic grey, with white balance tweaked a little. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/14/big-portrait-gig monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655196438526-VIBM4YSTC1OW4NEIK423/test+7.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig - Make it stand out The Oly files were nice enough, just lacking some “pop”, which I put down to lighting. So what was wrong? I have had some recent success with school ball photos, using only a pair of basic 42” brollies, but in more controlled circumstances, I just seem to be coming up………flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655197543421-3E8RS1PFUGVGKNURJOBI/test+10.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig - Make it stand out A little post added (as with the one above), but pretty much pre-set level. There seems to be a more vibrant, three dimensional feel (also the same lens). The blue was added with a mild white balance shift, but the skin tones held on nicely, almost Canon like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655198565046-C3UL0QXCBYBT5XMDQ28N/test+15.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig - Make it stand out This is the “Film Extra Shadow” base setting in C1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655198040911-CZZX5T1OB0HDB49F5PFX/test+12.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655198019513-PCXR93GX3ZMWSSE4E8L1/test+11.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655198075916-EEY0BGFTPGE4FPITUIA7/test+13.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655197450911-NM63ER8R7Y73G46OIDJJ/test+9.jpg Photography Blog - Big Portrait Gig - Make it stand out Clean white, warm skin and a cool background. Worth looking into. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/7/camera-choice monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654604849379-9V77C50MRLBTCGZTTZIM/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Camera Choice. - Make it stand out Late Autumn filler image. EM1, 8-18. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655120881106-FIYRFHP8WCPO5ADG1HSQ/test+2.jpg Photography Blog - Camera Choice. - Make it stand out An ISO 6400 image, f4 at about 1/20th with the Leica wide angle. Compared to most of my Oly cameras, this seems to be quite “off” in WB, but it is a RAW file, so maybe we can fix it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655121083044-OI4Z1F1TONCT8VY4CK83/test.jpg Photography Blog - Camera Choice. - Make it stand out The slightest push to blue WB and there we have it, very pleasant (the green is close to exact). So, from worse than Oly at first sight to possibly better with the mildest of tweeks and the files seem to push around my work-flow faster than the Oly ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1655121217625-GJL6QRFES0WQX0XBHYXV/test+1.jpg Photography Blog - Camera Choice. - Make it stand out After a spin in ON1 No Noise, it comes up sharp, relatively noiseless and clean. This is close to EM1x performance from a camera a few years older and a notch below it. I always felt the G9 was a better camera than the EM1 Mk2 in sharpness and noise control and this confirms it to me. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/5/lens-habits monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654380220389-9ERV5B67XDCUBMZXRZ6W/real+2.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Habits - Make it stand out Great distorting control, beautiful colour and strong perfromance across the frame, this lens slots into my existing Olymus kit as an equal, but slightly diffferent partner. Apart from the Fuji 14 f2.8, I have rarely come across a wide angle with such a compelling case to be in my bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654381142904-MIY44U20TLNIE3MIM22L/EmptyName+142.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Habits - Make it stand out This was a high ISO test shot, which shows off the lenses wide open sharpness and Bokeh. Very harmonious and creatively compelling. On the EM1x, this lens also seems to perform the best with touch AF and general handling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654381926492-AM7IJX60TPFNBA3F2WRE/Shrek_8251553.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Habits - Make it stand out Tough light, no issue. This is my indoor sport, drama and classroom portrait lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654602424438-BPC1Y9WPVEMJ5LVXLMNN/untitled-050436-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Habits - Make it stand out Sharp, brilliant, compressed goodness. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/3/further-thoughts-on-identifying-the-question monthly 0.5 2022-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654258111065-6R975O6C22IIX1ONSMQC/_4140406.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Properly Defining "The Question" - Make it stand out Nice place to think, unfortunately a long way away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654258536355-74ZWG64J915V535OTQTF/untitled-3020152.jpg Photography Blog - Further Thoughts On Properly Defining "The Question" - Make it stand out Is there sunshine behind the clouds of uncertainty? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/6/1/before-you-case-the-answer-best-look-closely-at-the-question monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657404890043-9KIICMM5CEDLXD1ICL0Q/untitled-20-2.jpg Photography Blog - Before You Chase An Answer, First Look Closely At The Question - Make it stand out Look very closely. Ok, maybe too close. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/29/new-camera-clarity monthly 0.5 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654060418576-S0L8BH953DID9DXRYIJ2/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - New Camera Clarity....I Wish. - Make it stand out A little colour for the first day of winter. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/31/the-reality-of-noise monthly 0.5 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653961960288-6OOMR1BGECJET20YDYF5/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - The Reality Of Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653961960213-I3G6HCVB2470UGIQF1WR/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - The Reality Of Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653962001175-KFYOWW0OR24A2PF235OO/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - The Reality Of Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653962001173-POOPCDSR30N30PLW1AVG/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - The Reality Of Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653962054981-XG2GHBU846B5HJGLTZXD/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - The Reality Of Noise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653962071413-I8XTJWL7MQM1E7CVINQ7/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - The Reality Of Noise https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/24/editing-culling-and-fresh-eyes monthly 0.5 2022-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653355533611-44QFW3Z57S6EIV92D4QM/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653344534144-Z9ZW49EQ217T8LXTCSKY/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out As a street lens, I feel the combination of the format, the characteristics of this lens and a choice of camera form factors, make this as good as it gets. There are specialist street cameras out there, but to be honest, I can match any of them, and have the versatility of drawing from a full system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653344772801-QW6XUOUV7HKG18K0UZQ7/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653345237651-7G34TIA7G7DU32MGV0A4/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653355579640-JT0HOFF74QETR0E1B13R/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out This one was lightened and brightened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653355079503-QK7Y0CMU1Y74VUB9D1TM/EmptyName+1+3.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653355147512-CB7GK40X9QXYOXJF6SJR/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - Editing, Culling And Fresh Eyes - Make it stand out The unique perspective and character of the 17mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/17/camera-choice-getting-harder-or-easier monthly 0.5 2022-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653258349597-OOVGYJ01DWWDGIT0A026/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Camera Choice Getting Harder Or Easier? - Make it stand out An unrelated filler image from a recent insurance shoot. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/29/the-monster-calls monthly 0.5 2023-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652698813910-ZXLINHH39XSCV70HLA4H/48%2522+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652698875463-9AOE0OXYN2RDMY2NGM4Y/36%2522+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652699197195-UZQ95XWDEH76TZ3QHFXH/48%2522+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls - Make it stand out 14 ribs and 14 fiddly little clips, but only the first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652699146473-LA6G5MQ6LVLPB8R0MWDI/48%2522+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652699147898-IDRB1K851NN67CIPIOW1/48%2522+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652699315390-D5D9K85JS6UODJ9P4Y57/48%2522+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls - Make it stand out A sturdy umbrella mechanism. The 36” is broken down by taking most of the ribs out of the Bowens mount under tension, this one just pops shut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652699446928-7I3P6Q8ENCSQP205NLW1/36%2522.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652699458140-OI45GVK66FPB5OKKCNJN/48%2522.jpg Photography Blog - A Monster Calls https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/13/the-fantastic-capture-1-and-mr-fox monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444607738-RDDAF8ET7ZYMDBOGBGB2/Base+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444612010-IBHHI5HU49KT8TCK4YJE/Brilliance.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444639050-XKZ78UH5PB5KB4IG6XNS/Exposure.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444762859-G18LSOWQQ6ZP8MDIAV6Q/Base+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444782758-IGZAOEJY3QXXA8RWNQSL/Brilliance+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444850067-N6OVH2VK012PGXIOSXJO/Exposure+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444851097-K9Z7L7X96HYLV43SREYD/Base+4.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652444891331-M8QVYRBM08LLTO3WUITA/Brilliance+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652445036008-GBBX7PV15OLSIK68V6UL/Exposure+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652445077035-ZLAP4M4D8FS1TMRD42DJ/Base+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652445118560-9F7RPU8H57ZGKFROLRRL/Brilliance+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652445165622-RL1T464T2CTFGY1QWJI1/Exposure+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652610826292-DDEG3RW8V9I3XCAPBEP7/Base+7.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652611912676-1P5T3A98LUQHCS0N48TY/H%26amp%3BS.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652610645486-ZQOZN80WXMR2D4TWT07T/Dehaze.jpg Photography Blog - The Fantastic Capture 1 (oh, and Mr Fox) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/3/different-roads-different-tools monthly 0.5 2022-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649590867876-TO4X1KFPS6AP1J26ISP0/Senior+Swimming+31.jpg Photography Blog - Different Roads, Different Tools - Make it stand out The sport that defined my thinking, indoor swimming. Poor light and long distances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649398514527-CB8MCRO4BC56TTUR5O0H/Shrek_8250111L.jpg Photography Blog - Different Roads, Different Tools - Make it stand out On a well lit stage, most lenses can be used, even the 300 f4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652399937551-UMT4UDC46JE27WKHASM1/camp+49.jpg Photography Blog - Different Roads, Different Tools - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652400068106-O6ANT5VDQ41JAIVO5XTV/untitled-4160393-2.jpg Photography Blog - Different Roads, Different Tools - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/13/sport-back-and-a-chance-to-stretch-my-legs monthly 0.5 2022-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652394940442-8A0HKZLKU7UZMU561RN3/Football+37.jpg Photography Blog - Sport Back And A Chance To Stretch My Legs - Make it stand out “The Ruck”, starting a play sequence after a goal or time period end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652395699464-ACTKT71C45S062KW7WT0/Football+62.jpg Photography Blog - Sport Back And A Chance To Stretch My Legs - Make it stand out Faster glass is good. This shot was taken late in the afternoon in mid Autumn gloom (f4, 1/500, 3200). You need decent shutter speeds and reach, which can be expensive (yay for M43). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652399447792-OZZ68VJIBK6V4PY5J8GP/Football+19.jpg Photography Blog - Sport Back And A Chance To Stretch My Legs - Make it stand out A “hand ball”, designed to stop rampant “chucking”. Getting lower increases drama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652398993245-96GFSS58YO7B17O3VI9Z/Football+44.jpg Photography Blog - Sport Back And A Chance To Stretch My Legs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/5/4/next-camera monthly 0.5 2022-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651646429941-00QRS2FCG1PJMVOMQPW4/Blackmagic-Studio-Camera-4K-Pro-Lens.jpeg Photography Blog - Next Camera? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651646715094-OMAL386FTLAPJ0PO89GB/keypanel5.jpeg Photography Blog - Next Camera? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651646627871-HHWYFLXE6I5O8WBS7F5D/maxresdefault.jpeg Photography Blog - Next Camera? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/28/more-inches-big-difference monthly 0.5 2022-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651183609162-ULRLZLVHVXOZ6UH1LR03/dna+4.jpg Photography Blog - Few More Inches, Big Difference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651183612417-E1VLWR3V0DIRTTYZLY4T/dna+7.jpg Photography Blog - Few More Inches, Big Difference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651206737461-CCDHMMDO55344KFJXNHQ/dna+2.jpg Photography Blog - Few More Inches, Big Difference - Make it stand out Depth of coverage is also excellent, better than my depth of field! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651206663201-6DDPUQL21QPGE33FY774/dna+6.jpg Photography Blog - Few More Inches, Big Difference - Make it stand out The smaller one is better for this type of thing though. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/27/anther-win-for-neewerartdnaneewer-whatever monthly 0.5 2022-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651045850771-0XRSC79RP9V4DM66RWAB/dna.jpg Photography Blog - Another Win For Neewer...ARTDNA......Neewer, whatever. - Make it stand out Nicely made, went together as it should have. The 26” is on the floor below and unfortunately you can see both corners of the room so pretty cosy! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/1/the-budget-logic monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649325409822-0VVMCMKDPO61UPCNYLWS/Studio+3.jpg Photography Blog - The Budget Logic Revisited - Make it stand out From the Neewer in my first studio test group. Really like this light, regardless of price. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/26/the-future monthly 0.5 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650918545604-4WCCZCBC3FU3P0D2SUK1/constant+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Future - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651183255339-4GPCJ9QK10CI4C2RESN4/real+2.jpg Photography Blog - The Future - Make it stand out Hand held single capture, no flash. This file was not pushed to the limit either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650962085583-PIKY4JATRQT4H8UFHJ5K/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - The Future - Make it stand out Always looking for something new. This was a three shot in camera HDR, not my usual thing, but interesting to try (hand held!). I think this is easily achieved with a single shot and C1. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/14/constant-light-portraits monthly 0.5 2022-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650622480664-C6X5PJFSS3EZQPVCHRZF/flash+7.jpg Photography Blog - Constant Light Portraits - Make it stand out Moments grabbed with flash can be powerful and seemingly perfectly timed, but in reality, unless the subject is wotking with the photographer knowingly, holding a pose, the process can be one of luck or manipulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650621832173-KST6S3PS785L758PQEKR/flash.jpg Photography Blog - Constant Light Portraits - Make it stand out Shot with a single flash and some reflected fill, this image owes its softness not so much to the modifier (26” double soft), but more to post processing. Flash gives you tons of depth, movment freezing assurance and clarity, but softness comes more from modifier size and post processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650622337750-LW3J23GMDSL87SKDGCGO/constant+14.jpg Photography Blog - Constant Light Portraits - Make it stand out The new “faux” Oliphant grey Jonah leather-look fabric (colour number 4), “tanned” up. The f1.8 aperture on a 45mm still provides sharpness on the eye, but softens all else making the background texture only a gentle suggestion. The Neewer SL-60 pushed through a 42” shoot-through brolly at only 30% looks very natural and the background lighting was a known commodity pre-shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650622152430-PFJF7YVNQB0YGYCSH98Y/constant+11.jpg Photography Blog - Constant Light Portraits - Make it stand out Actually a focus miss due to subject movement, but the animation conveyed adds more than technical perfection. It is all about the eyes sharp and clean, or is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649907909608-9LCNVR3X4UO6AX6R72CM/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - Constant Light Portraits - Make it stand out This relatively low quality image is a lift from some 1080 video (2mp). The point is though, Daisy the dog is not keen on flash, but ignored the large modified constant light. Conversely, the same light through my 26” double baffle was too bright and needed to be too close for softness. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/19/nanah-nanah-nanah-nanahtom-man monthly 0.5 2022-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650364847562-46KNPJ3HB8NEGD9UXZKU/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Nanah, nanah, nanah, nanah....Tom-man) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650364847569-W8NZPIP42XZLK1HUC201/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - Nanah, nanah, nanah, nanah....Tom-man) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650364870201-YTNQXD0D21MG9ONL4FMS/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Nanah, nanah, nanah, nanah....Tom-man) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/18/next-step monthly 0.5 2022-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649474202833-XXF6HRN3T1HDNITRBVJT/neewer+140.jpeg Photography Blog - Next Step And Some Thoughts On New Lights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/18/next-day-review monthly 0.5 2022-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650321606791-JT8E3ON50LHLG8E578PS/EmptyName+184.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day Review - Make it stand out Who would know this is not heavy duty canvas skillfully textured? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650322807954-HI5IS0M5WT32HV1SXZ2K/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day Review - Make it stand out So far my brush mask manipulations have been crude, but the image above was produced with minimum intrusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650328527914-WVU21SWNXIXXAJ7CBC0O/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day Review - Make it stand out With a little more work the results can be seamless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650228096305-LXZPQGRAVGYJ1FB4167W/EmptyName+181.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day Review - Make it stand out An easy conversion to mono. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650228504549-7QQV186OQYU2TISALWBF/EmptyName+175.jpg Photography Blog - Next Day Review - Make it stand out Art? No, just fun. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/17/noisewhat-noise monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650198651185-2RW1YB2NSTV40TCIUVQV/EmptyName+142.jpg Photography Blog - Noise......What Noise? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650199210973-962VLS5NFTB4QTBS32DI/EmptyName+143.jpg Photography Blog - Noise......What Noise? - Make it stand out Delicate, unlike Daisy’s treatment of her long suffering sister. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650198722198-785Q5OGLO0CRBWML9M8Y/EmptyName+150.jpg Photography Blog - Noise......What Noise? - Make it stand out Nothing to obviouslty alert me they were in the upper end of the usable ISO range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650198908006-4LJCHZO8OBH5M4T0JPYJ/EmptyName+144.jpg Photography Blog - Noise......What Noise? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650198967975-08S1RC400G1CCZD8LFRQ/EmptyName+171.jpg Photography Blog - Noise......What Noise? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650199047366-YZSTKO049MRPDTORA8FH/EmptyName+170.jpg Photography Blog - Noise......What Noise? - Make it stand out Maybe boring to users of full frame cameras, but a nice reminder how far I have come with MFT and with the OM-1 avaialble, how much further I could go. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/17/and-the-oliphant-in-the-room-is monthly 0.5 2022-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650166838473-650OVMMT27XWCFWYKMK5/oliphant+1.jpg Photography Blog - And The Oliphant In The Room Is......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650166847517-X3WY8PIDC2FKQUCMRYPV/oliphant+3.jpg Photography Blog - And The Oliphant In The Room Is......... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650166890480-S7N4OW2KN6Y2QKDH6XGJ/oliphant+4.jpg Photography Blog - 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The Art Of Subtlety In A World Of Grey https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/13/lots-and-lots-of-light monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649811713708-J3IOQ0FVQL0CVQPZDV34/s-l1600.jpeg Photography Blog - Lots And Lots Of Light - Make it stand out The casing is identical to the Neewer, but that’s where the similarities end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649812048387-I40PTD1MSZI8DDMEORI0/silver+selens.jpg Photography Blog - Lots And Lots Of Light - Make it stand out The trick is exposing the background to within post-processable levels, then brighten up the main subject to match with soft, shaped light. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/12/watching-movies monthly 0.5 2022-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649802598632-HAMAOOVE646LDDN9OEME/EmptyName+83.jpg Photography Blog - Watching Movies - Make it stand out All very boring I know. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/12/perseverance-from-all-making-in-roads monthly 0.5 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649739400217-ED19MITFBTM2T5Y2AWVR/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Perseverance (From All), Making In-roads. - Make it stand out EM5 mk1 (semi-functional*), 45mm f4 with the K&F 1/8 Black Mist. Single 42” shoot through upper left, silver reflector under the chin and the tiniest bit of blue pushed into the black background with the brush tool and white balance. The slight ripple in the background is from the cheap black/white collapsible letting some back light through. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/12/backdropsyes-they-do-matter-it-seems monthly 0.5 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649741100771-7I607R8DSQIALVK5GFYC/EmptyName+115.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrops......Yes, They Do Matter It Seems. - Make it stand out My other option is the mottle grey Kate, which also looks much better a little light starved and a shift to blue, but the Lastolite does not need a stand, always unfolds smooth and flat, and if it does need support, it only needs a single stand and it is bigger than any other 5x7 equivalent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649741185199-MEWGEJM6U3ZMIGG11W8I/EmptyName+113.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrops......Yes, They Do Matter It Seems. - Make it stand out A subtle push to Olive using the brush tool and a little white balance shift. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/11/backdropsdo-they-matter monthly 0.5 2022-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649649576020-00CN1328SVTUBA5QKRRC/shoot+through+zoom.jpg Photography Blog - Backdrops.....Do They Matter (To Me) - Make it stand out All about the person. 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The flash units were at their lowest settings (1/128), with the maximum zoom width setting and dome diffusers attached to weaken their effect and still they were close to too much. The fill created the catch light, the diffuser is a nearly invisible soft blob at the top. 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I need more light on Megs eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649296809764-VX00A7DWTR5COHJ60GYL/Studio.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting, The Big Question https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649296882976-Q1PHSNSP40N9368E3ZKF/Studio+13.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting, The Big Question https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/5/mentors monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649156641438-VM5XTWQF81X9PYVX0BZT/Studio+6.jpg Photography Blog - Mentors - Make it stand out It is no coincidence that my first studio session with Meg and Daisy, was against a black background. If the mark of a good portrait is to see the inner person (or dog), then I hope I will be able to do that. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/2/so-any-colour-as-long-as-it-is-white monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649139376161-JBO2RUWRRX9DCDE3FULD/Studio+15.jpg Photography Blog - So, Any Colour As Long As It's White - Make it stand out Pure ceiling white wall to wall. The yellowish tinge to the left wall is overcast day through greenery? The large backdrop is a 5x7 Neewer black/white cloth one that risked not being used (the outer seam is not super high quality so I have avoided folding and unfolding it too much), but in the studio, it will be ideal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648679997698-4B4ZPHDEE7FR6AF01KVU/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - So, Any Colour As Long As It's White - Make it stand out From this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649139552662-WMEOKH0VPP3YDQAQXNCB/Studio.jpg Photography Blog - So, Any Colour As Long As It's White - Make it stand out A single diffuser, flash, reflector and backdrop. No light splash. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/4/first-try-of-the-new-studio monthly 0.5 2022-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649063018558-F2ET0X0HU12OUWBFQ1RD/Studio+13.jpg Photography Blog - First Try Of The New Studio - Make it stand out A single YN560 IV at about 1/8 into a feathered 26” double baffle soft box with grid, with a small silver fill reflector off to the side only just managing a little rim light. Meg is sitting just a foot from the black foldout background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649063370260-YNE5BHMDYA52ITE4YLZH/Studio+14.jpg Photography Blog - First Try Of The New Studio - Make it stand out The 4’ Neewer, with no fill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1649062832293-39X19F055FCAUOQ0OXS1/Studio.jpg Photography Blog - First Try Of The New Studio - Make it stand out Again, the Neewer 4’. Very soft, very muted and a touch warm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/2/crossing-action-resumed monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648843360926-BZPQD8WD753VC60DVVS7/EmptyName+107.jpg Photography Blog - Crossings, Action Resumed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648844519128-AS7WCDAGSX61VQ5GBA3I/EmptyName+114.jpg Photography Blog - Crossings, Action Resumed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648843468628-XUQK3RI9QRUKLYKCZASQ/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - Crossings, Action Resumed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648844251641-UZIES4RT6QHDRO97O7X3/EmptyName+135.jpg Photography Blog - Crossings, Action Resumed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648844389401-P1IIJYZPH51E7N49CXBY/EmptyName+112.jpg Photography Blog - Crossings, Action Resumed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648989934755-AUAPVDI4CFKSZ6RJU71M/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Crossings, Action Resumed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/2/hugs monthly 0.5 2022-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648845286339-0R33WTVBJ8LAQY2GO2RY/EmptyName+126.jpg Photography Blog - Hugs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648845340647-X7M4Z8X9WUW5USWB8YDI/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - Hugs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648845398039-MVUAMV0CGIIAGOQX3S2W/EmptyName+59.jpg Photography Blog - Hugs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648845506530-M0RO74LX6VV5KF7B9C51/EmptyName+97.jpg Photography Blog - Hugs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/1/pwekiqetvon555batduc8dijinepd6 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648789596674-7O0APN88MU5WCCWLHI7Z/EmptyName+144.jpg Photography Blog - Corners, Where The Action Is. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648789733608-OOBR2R9VY7UWQA043T03/EmptyName+105.jpg Photography Blog - Corners, Where The Action Is. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648843147196-APCVDJDCO3IGON2JQL3R/EmptyName+66.jpg Photography Blog - Corners, Where The Action Is. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648789844506-0KQ0VGX8UHLUSOUBXFWF/EmptyName+115.jpg Photography Blog - Corners, Where The Action Is. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648845618408-AERC3O3HCQZZRYBH3VTK/EmptyName+58.jpg Photography Blog - Corners, Where The Action Is. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648842959533-IP4F8LXHS98IBZ3Y2SQ7/EmptyName+77.jpg Photography Blog - Corners, Where The Action Is. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/31/big-theatre monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648725339716-QD666R1Q6U52EE9SW42Q/EmptyName+147.jpg Photography Blog - Big Theatre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648725485837-LSAO514TA4JFO8S5W2ZJ/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - Big Theatre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648725748033-XITHYZEJDKCGEHGF7XW2/EmptyName+122.jpg Photography Blog - Big Theatre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648789222098-0I3YNGVTFOSF7AVDYJT3/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Big Theatre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648790151437-3NIEWH5LIYMMJFSPCLYJ/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Big Theatre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/31/unintentional-street-clown monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648725838144-PFBBWB8SZKIYXUKDPFDM/EmptyName+103.jpg Photography Blog - Unintentional Street Clown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/4/1/more-studio-thoughts monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648772062406-BP7BEH5R0D67EQ0G87UK/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - More Studio Thoughts - Make it stand out The respective sides. The window light starts low right, moving up to the left by mid morning, so the white right wall will catch it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/22/em1x-rig-completed monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536138035-G7ONA3Z2Y7QW1PBXQ6K5/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed - Make it stand out A massive brute, but heavy like a pro camera and well balanced, especially with the weights attached. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536250619-L7GIR0TF8A5PZ07RQE9Y/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed - Make it stand out Three leftover weights from my gimbal. They take seconds to add and make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536017063-QCT7EXFAEC4R4O1RXTV2/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed - Make it stand out The final part, the quick release, joining the rig top plate to the hot shoe. Without this i had to unscrew two small hex nuts after taking the handle off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536380434-0QOH59262WZZZIUG2CG7/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536381722-EOMK9XWFY3K7SC4EF0YQ/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536609010-2KOSU5PLPK5VBHCWZ99H/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed - Make it stand out Even the upside down printed Camvate plate has a use. This cold shoe takes the Zoom F1-SSH6 mic combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648536694445-V9I4UAW8704U10HPSSUK/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Rig Completed - Make it stand out The side-on profile is neat with no protrusions or left over stems. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/25/the-real-advantages-of-being-a-still-photographer monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648723996923-6U4NGKTIUOPM6OOGB5CN/EmptyName+80.jpg Photography Blog - The Real Advantages Of Being A Still Photographer - Make it stand out RAW to jpeg with all the quality you would want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648724269916-HEN11QOWI3AJEWLBNKRI/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - The Real Advantages Of Being A Still Photographer - Make it stand out Easily balanced with a naturally lit still image, but hard work for video. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/colours-channelling-the-early-days-of-colour-film monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648451709688-2LK7BHGH4M5CYCX5DXNH/EmptyName+70.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling The Early Days Of Colour Film - Make it stand out Kodachrome circa 1975? Maybe even a little William Eggleston, Harry Callahan or Harry Gruyaert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648722607450-39GY4OGH9KRMOQM7CLW7/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling The Early Days Of Colour Film - Make it stand out Not sure about this one, but it screamed “film” to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648722482962-WZSSM6TNJ9X4EM4MUPVO/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling The Early Days Of Colour Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648456712946-S9CZCG5JBODV9D0G4PM5/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling The Early Days Of Colour Film - Make it stand out Fuji Velvia maybe, the next wave of films that championed blues and cool greens, but struggled with skin tones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648516009901-E7UK9BMVB7DWESAFF31Q/EmptyName+75.jpg Photography Blog - Channelling The Early Days Of Colour Film - Make it stand out Back to Kodak colours. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/teal-and-gold monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648452115761-IA3PA95NIZYC0ZFYSM9Z/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - Teal And Amber - Make it stand out Meg in Melbourne. This is the little 17 f1.8 wide open and razor sharp in close. Love this lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648452214377-NZ7A9NHKKV816B4AXVI0/EmptyName+84.jpg Photography Blog - Teal And Amber - Make it stand out Ticket shock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648452385250-KZIZNE6O6YF5IYX8BCUZ/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Teal And Amber - Make it stand out The most common combination available to us all every sunny morning. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/30/the-new-and-improved-zoom-f1-dynamic monthly 0.5 2022-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648621220726-19IU4SJCMRSFC8LTPBCZ/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - The New And Improved Zoom F1 Dynamic - Make it stand out Ready for battle, the balance of the rig and mic itself is much improved and that dead critter really works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648621384752-HVU21L8ADYFTYDX7KLR0/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - The New And Improved Zoom F1 Dynamic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/o2hlgejjnm5klj1tlybuhxfvlex97k monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648465161109-UMUVKW5W17Q9VCKVTDBU/EmptyName+142.jpg Photography Blog - The Struggle Continues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648465207756-60A1RYLO37GZRRD175T9/EmptyName+143.jpg Photography Blog - The Struggle Continues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/29/the-leaf-test monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648514920098-C59NO3PFN6UQEWRA4USE/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Leaf Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648514972932-ZJDTOJ1N27P5JVNI8J9H/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - The Leaf Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648515016137-V9L1MUPF45PO70LFO5T5/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - The Leaf Test - Make it stand out The light does not have to be strong, just coming your way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648599765246-ZUFICHLGDXVW4E159IVM/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - The Leaf Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648599947641-BQ0UHYJL6E019I6GP3MK/EmptyName+137.jpg Photography Blog - The Leaf Test - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648515077418-EKT67R0OHPY4ZYAA6C2N/EmptyName+150.jpg Photography Blog - The Leaf Test - Make it stand out “Into the pink”. This is about the worst I will use, but is thankfully rare enough. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/mise-en-scene monthly 0.5 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648449946163-2URNOC1P30Z7R4G2ZLA4/EmptyName+85.jpg Photography Blog - Mise En (Street) Scene - Make it stand out Light, camera and action, except that the movement is arrested leaving your mind to play scene out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648450112086-EDD4Z6R493K48VEX9GF0/EmptyName+95.jpg Photography Blog - Mise En (Street) Scene - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648450749766-OEPHFTYXE5Q47RN9J69Z/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Mise En (Street) Scene - Make it stand out “This way or that?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648451615961-MTB36NE1U1JZC0TBY6Y0/EmptyName+131.jpg Photography Blog - Mise En (Street) Scene - Make it stand out Breaking the rules is part of the process with mixed results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648451954718-I0J9LOV4OX2UMBQSLA2I/EmptyName+72.jpg Photography Blog - Mise En (Street) Scene - Make it stand out More light as an essential element of scene setting. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/rwyveyxajtx58n4bac36trx94r94ed monthly 0.5 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648465591233-TYOVDLGUKH9YJ41LE5GZ/EmptyName+141.jpg Photography Blog - Like A Film Set - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/just-folks monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648463903515-K2JVRNZ4YIK8DU6PE7SM/EmptyName+66.jpg Photography Blog - Just Folks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648464154677-3622MPXYO5I8YGSF4F2Z/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Just Folks - Make it stand out Respect for a pair of shooters ready to go. No lens caps, camera on. The man on the left was sporting a big white lens on an SLR. Hard to hide, but what ever works for you I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648464083706-R065DXWVCA2JCBVWZSHX/EmptyName+133.jpg Photography Blog - Just Folks - Make it stand out At least an image should have an emotional element. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648465479940-OLFZSJ7DBMDKDWCX77T0/EmptyName+107.jpg Photography Blog - Just Folks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/28/a-short-trip-big-effect monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648448709959-079HNSYOV8C8KH8KV5S3/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Short Trip, Big Effect - Make it stand out Nice to see people out, without the tell-tale COVID requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648448823488-YNOJWCXYOIPV25FQFQGW/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Short Trip, Big Effect - Make it stand out Big cities, especially on sunny days early or late, tend to glow with reflected light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648449147348-EQHQ6F3SZAEPIUB5CYW7/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - A Short Trip, Big Effect - Make it stand out “Glowacious” as one of the Western boys would say. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/25/selens-win monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648184646717-AT2AE0GPKFIBDFROAE3I/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - Selens Win? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648184700711-HW10ART8MUTNYKCXGKR2/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Selens Win? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648186551523-Z87CA1VNPC38ENF2BY24/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Selens Win? - Make it stand out Not an award winning image. The Selens (left) seems to have maybe more brilliance, just lacks the reflector plate of the Neewers. Looking directly at these two was not pleasant. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/24/the-background-matters monthly 0.5 2022-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648081963132-D1BFQIJ2V0AXKHMU0H58/untitled-0044-Edit.jpg Photography Blog - The Background Matters - Make it stand out An example of an image that just jumps out on white. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/19/lessons-from-a-harder-road monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647686932077-BWJVCV0VLPXX7F7GK2XY/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - Lessons From A Harder Road Travelled - Make it stand out Taken while breaking several rules of common sense, but with little option, I was confident going in that what ever came image wise, I could deal with it. Not the case with video. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/20/zoom-zoomzoom monthly 0.5 2022-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647813358950-JGGXHVIYER9FKTZQLS0Z/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Zoom, Zoom.............. and Zoom - Make it stand out The bottom two are basically the same, the top two have changed a lot. Having effectively the opposite dynamic to the Lowe Pro Pro-Tactic 350 (old), which I often find so very frustrating, these cases always seem to hold exactly what i need and pack well into other bags (except the vexing P-T 350!). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/19/mat-box-thoughts monthly 0.5 2022-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248301337-6XVL5IOKXCQ9TF3E606I/EmptyName+108.jpg Photography Blog - Mat Box Thoughts - Make it stand out Already pro enough looking to fool most? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/19/value-if-reality monthly 0.5 2022-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647655350679-B0YBPEHUNAXT7BENVAOX/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Value Of Reality - Make it stand out A 2k lift from a sample taken with single Neewer (not at full power) and the Neewer 4’ soft box, slightly inferior to my newer Godox ones. My wife actually disliked the 26” soft box this close saying t was too powerful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647655527078-LL4HDHPHTF2V8GJSW4Z7/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - Value Of Reality - Make it stand out The best light is of course natural, supplied for free and in great qualtity (different spot, different day). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/17/massivebargain monthly 0.5 2022-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647512867335-9X0V7WE9G84VZBN24VVQ/s-l1600.jpeg Photography Blog - Massive.........Bargain? - Make it stand out A lot of the details like the blue lock switch, mounting stem, back LCD and basic shape are identical to the Neewer SL-60w, but the chip does look bigger, the remote a little nicer and the heat flanges are a little more involved, all good signs. The little light on top is matched by a blank cover on the Neewers. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/14/mind-sets-and-video monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647464045850-Z75UAHDT6ZYGY3R2FEPH/Senior+Swimming+100.jpg Photography Blog - Mind Sets And Video - Make it stand out Some shots are a result of making the best of what you have in front of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647464336607-V36I0ZRCZYYMWJN75SRU/untitled-010416-2.jpg Photography Blog - Mind Sets And Video - Make it stand out Some shots (video) can be pre-meditated, waiting to see what develops in a controlled space. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/16/pushing-a-little-more monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647416745426-11NMZE1L0AWH3TIDBHYD/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing A Little More - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/16/a-surprise-change-of-heart monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647415282850-P3AOMOFPVMJOJP26BTDD/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - A Surprise Change Of Heart - Make it stand out A 2k video lift, G9 Natural style, -5 cont, -2 sharpness with a little brightening and colour added in post. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/9/counting-my-blessings monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646811335237-E85PSHFQ8DVGJ36CQGKO/EmptyName+175.jpg Photography Blog - Counting My Blessings - Make it stand out Not a huge wide angle fan, I am slowly coming around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646808223420-GP05BFTCGA9VRIOD8XLT/_8090110-ORF_DxO_DeepPRIME.jpg Photography Blog - Counting My Blessings - Make it stand out Shots not previously possible are now easy enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646807066483-59HRKQKMNOX2AHWGMFVO/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Counting My Blessings - Make it stand out Since this image, weights have been added to the base, a longer side stem and the quick release mount for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645247734289-NX5EN7PNYVQRDE6SNEGH/EmptyName+104.jpg Photography Blog - Counting My Blessings - Make it stand out The base rig, lots more to be added as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647140425997-P1SAMSH9A5LGK3AKHBD0/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - Counting My Blessings - Make it stand out Pumping out a ton of light through a double diffused soft box. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/12/softly-softly monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647230488976-B0V00J5D1PD4JRGXQI81/4%271+diff.jpg Photography Blog - Softly, Softly. - Make it stand out A good base and consistent. Not the best light I can do, but versatile and always useable. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/7/filters-more-filters monthly 0.5 2022-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646635471521-0F44HY23V07S3JQ64RWQ/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Filters, More Filters. - Make it stand out The Kenko is smooth, maybe slightly too smooth for all situations, the K & F is more aggressive and the two could be used together to make a 1/4. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/7/black-magic-or-not monthly 0.5 2022-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646634898851-C6BC8022J6GXZ7ZHN287/untitled-1180285.jpg Photography Blog - Black Magic Or Not - Make it stand out Too much? Sometimes too much is exactly that, other times it is the little extra that takes you to the next level. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/6/read-the-damn-book monthly 0.5 2022-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646543832080-RANHJL8ZNR5ZWD670U6P/untitled-1180510.jpg Photography Blog - Read The Damn Book! - Make it stand out In Japan they are ready for anything, anywhere and I guess they always read the instructions. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/4/footage-taken-lessons-learned monthly 0.5 2022-03-05 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/4/the-neewer-sl-60 monthly 0.5 2022-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646453456272-NM9UDZKRZJ6N24MWZT22/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - The Neewer SL-60W Quick Look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646453487358-QM46P3CAE9D2ON773KJ8/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - The Neewer SL-60W Quick Look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646453502178-3L9AN194EDEYPKR6MZSL/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - The Neewer SL-60W Quick Look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/26/remembering-the-before-times monthly 0.5 2022-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646425607939-Z1R1XO0T2W6PJA0Q6471/untitled+shoot-260065.jpg Photography Blog - Remembering The Before Times - Make it stand out A little shy when it comes to putting myself in emotional harms-way. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/4/more-lite-duty-with-kit-lenses monthly 0.5 2022-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646390695212-MHNZ9C706A13C6HQGYEZ/Year+2+Swimming+127.jpg Photography Blog - More Lite Duty With "Kit" Lenses - Make it stand out Obviously no faces of these little ones, But look at that colour and clarity. Hundreds more like them. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/4/big-rig-on-the-horizon monthly 0.5 2022-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646372782674-AY3OT8DAGI27EO8BBUZK/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig On The Horizon - Make it stand out Sssssttttteeeaaaadddddyyyyy cccccaaammmmmmmm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646372850621-PDHFFVXP6NZLE6XFXEIS/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig On The Horizon - Make it stand out The amazing stabiliser on the EM1x, with its very capable and reliable touch AF, auto exposure and white balance, gives me a “free” rig, something that can be literally grabbed and run with. The OSMO is still the ideal gimbal replacement (actually a gimbal), but the nearly gimbal like Oly, has a very good organic feel, something between hand-held and too perfect smoothness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646373516243-B2JFEHJJZGTRU0GCU5FY/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Big Rig On The Horizon - Make it stand out The top handle is perfectly balanced with the 12-40 lens, which is 20% longer in MIS-1 (total range 24-100 eq). I am mostly using the primes on the G9 with its dual focal length extender ability. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/3/3/testing-testing-1-2-3-4-5 monthly 0.5 2022-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646264078391-TDTDL9PDGRK4I0YRQN3Y/Nat.jpg Photography Blog - Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 4 5.......... - Make it stand out Thi combo seems to give plenty of warmth and oomph, without harshness. White balance is the key. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/25/lighting-media-and-brain-melt monthly 0.5 2022-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850940538-Y261BMD2344793WAOH98/nat+2.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting, Media And Brain Melt - Make it stand out The first look I liked, the 480 through a diffuser panel at about 2m. The panel was set at 50% and 5500k, so getting closer will give me a ton of power in reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645851040619-8O1Q8C8B30Y4BQW557N0/nat+1.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting, Media And Brain Melt - Make it stand out This is the 480 into a 40” brolly (shooting throught produced hot spots), with a small hair light (176 LED at 10% with amber gel or optionally a reflector), both at about 1m. This is the softest light, but maybe too soft and I dislike the stem sticking out towards the subject at only 1m. The first room I am in has a gorgeous window with a full length semi-translucent blind, which I may simply supplement with the 480. I will likely go with a combo of the above, slightly feathered and a hair light for separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645851365147-8SJAQ6OT3YT7MK60VYGF/Nat.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting, Media And Brain Melt - Make it stand out A sample lifted from a video test (my poor wife, trying to earn the real money). A busier background than I will use, but the basic colour and main light (window) are good. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/25/eight-dollars-well-spent monthly 0.5 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645916901436-WVRUQTUUJT2W26R8P154/EmptyName+111.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645916898921-86HHO5IRUEQLIJPZ7U8C/EmptyName+112.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645916904422-H43K9QB6YYG8TCSQKA69/EmptyName+113.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849492629-8DT3EVQR7FYBAWSE85DL/Helios+f2.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849554240-AUV92UP8PWF3FLUW69XD/Helios+f2+1.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849497472-I1U6O2H30AW1VAGEH6AT/Helios+f4.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849526468-CB5YNZ0BXY464LYW71XG/Helios+f2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849802663-YM3O2DGQPU50STXZFDBW/Oly+f2.8+5.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849801934-MCKQ8G8W0ASA9E6TVJZL/Oly+f2.8+6.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645849822163-H4O8L2M9CXC09ZCTVTPK/Oly+f2.8+4.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850409176-37KX8AL2SBB64OQJGGA5/Helios+f2+2.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850153865-TMWFY272OGP92EQG63LI/Helios+f2+3.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850207064-NLRNMPS1WV6J3NB7Q691/Helios+f2+4.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850258497-B3ALSZ528C12Q8YD0ZNR/Oly+f2.8.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850207129-F2HG18RA0XMLYSVJEDIY/Oly+f2.8+3.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645850289263-C9VCQ3T3J7CIU1ME6LTS/Oly+f2.8+2.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645851497524-TDOQC979JW5YEWIXB1YP/helios.jpg Photography Blog - Eight Dollars Well Spent? - Make it stand out A FHD video frame lift. No filter added, showing the gritty nature of the lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/19/rigs-complete monthly 0.5 2022-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645247734289-NX5EN7PNYVQRDE6SNEGH/EmptyName+104.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out The thing missing it seems was a proper handle on the left side (my bad). The camera can now be operated with either hand as the Camvate handle feels as solid and secure as the cameras own grip. Cables and focussing are also fine. The soft-rounded handle shape and width from the camera have sorted that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248008768-NQ2E7KEWWBRFSXKICGMC/EmptyName+105.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out In its first form, the monitor sits well and the two handles give this camera a solid and stable feel. For extended hand holding and pan follows, I think this will work well. This takes the 35cm HDMI cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248108066-W7Q0N4ISUMGKVJM7I0FC/EmptyName+106.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out In its next shape, the top handle extends the run-and-gun options. There is room for a shotgun mic, even with a Zoom H1n as pre-amp, or a light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248234131-XULNDXEDQY46CV4OG4JH/EmptyName+107.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out Moving on, basically the same as above with monitor front and low. This takes the 55cm HDMI cable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248292399-0YQSK2H8U1X1B1V2GSIA/EmptyName+108.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out Finally, “Interview configuration”. This allows the H5 on its shock mount to sit under the monitor with either the Shotgun capsule for interviews or the XY for performances. For this one I would use my heavy duty HDMI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248425458-PB160LI77ULGKRVPQEDP/EmptyName+109.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out Deciding to use an Olympus (not sure which one yet*) has allowed me to do another full rig out of the left-overs. The fast and low, hand held movement rig. This has reduced the pressure on the primary rig to be all things all the time. When I find it, a left over cold shoe adapter will go on the top cheese plate. Notice the Camvate name printed upside down on the cheese plate extension. Odd. *I have a longer bar coming, so it could end up being the EM1x, the camera best suited to hand held video and usually reserved for sports, but even my oldest EM1 with a firmware update will do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645248583432-D6HGEFP7HBNZA353A5JJ/EmptyName+110.jpg Photography Blog - Rig(s) Complete - Make it stand out My goofy idea of re-purposing the mini side handle is ideal here as it allows my left hand (aka touch focus control) somewhere to rest, even a stabilising point if using the top handle and the screen gains a protective bumper. The whole thing is well balanced and sturdy. Not the neatest looking cage, but it is well thought out. The top plate has an optional cold shoe foot slide-in connector, meaning the whole thing is double contacted (or you can just secure the top plate down tight). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/20/the-em1x-becomes-a-dual-monster monthly 0.5 2022-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645427465398-25KUV6KRKU20YL8AO99G/JS+Concerts+1.jpg Photography Blog - The EM1x Becomes A Dual Role Monster - Make it stand out This lens is so useable, you find yourself using it like a short tele, then have to remind yourself it is not short by any measure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645428109308-ZS8I0DBQUNHJWD7WHNIJ/EmptyName+109.jpg Photography Blog - The EM1x Becomes A Dual Role Monster - Make it stand out This, only bigger. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/20/thought-on-the-future-of-olympus-and-me monthly 0.5 2022-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645389169732-3L54ROTOQ1TYQHVL24H6/Copy+%283%29+of+Copy+of+_-21-2.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On The Future Of MFT And My Kit - Make it stand out About a 2mp crop from a 16mp 1Ds Mk2 file taken with a 1990’s era 400mm lens (the original shot had most of 2 full monkeys in it). Advancements are welcome, but it is handy to remember when enough is enough. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/20/thoughts-on-cinematic-look-and-processing monthly 0.5 2022-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645323990667-W4JX5YDJMKI6I7FLBXP8/_4090488.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On The "Cinematic" Look And My Workflow - Make it stand out It is possible to have sharp and smooth at the same time. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/19/a-light-day-with-the-75-300-olympus monthly 0.5 2022-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645307461446-F9BXD6T1F6R1KI03HIMP/Senior+Swimming.jpg Photography Blog - A Light Day With The 75-300 Olympus - Make it stand out One of many taken tight and quickly with the budget super tele. This lens just takes very nice images, regardless of its pedestrian specs. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/18/feeling-the-power monthly 0.5 2022-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645140402929-CI73OK9WNIATCXGS9UTJ/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Still Feeling The Power Of M43 - Make it stand out Tight portraits from well outside of the subjects awareness range, using a 600mm equivalent lens in less than ideal light is now an expectation and this was before ON1 came into my life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644292947037-TR02MQQ6C0MCKSW1TXE5/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - Still Feeling The Power Of M43 - Make it stand out How much less DOF would have been desirable? This was taken with the equivalent of a 150mm lens, quickly, quietly and accurately with an old EM5 at f1.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1645235243389-59SRG8PH31NXIGLSXZE7/untitled-210170.jpg Photography Blog - Still Feeling The Power Of M43 - Make it stand out Equivalent of 600mm f13+ and the wing and tip of the beak are a little out. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/15/dual-camera monthly 0.5 2022-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644970727135-YG6UCOEEXVA65TBYQRN6/untitled-4211567.jpg Photography Blog - Two Guns Pete (Or Using Olympus Again For Video) - Make it stand out What? Olympus for video….lets check that out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644971300289-MI591ZAJ7KXFV46MMRRW/untitled-4212007.jpg Photography Blog - Two Guns Pete (Or Using Olympus Again For Video) - Make it stand out Tell me more. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/13/the-rig-and-things-i-would-do-again monthly 0.5 2022-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644977571751-FBBRZGA413HXGLSXW9H7/Honours+Assembly+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Video Rig And Things I Would Do Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/14/a-hunch monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644823898224-SLIU6ZW5T1XSN09XJBW4/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644823888606-ZA5PUGIJARBGD4OV21NP/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644823939506-652KSIGSQR015Y5HYBSX/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644823939502-853AXYYBI15ZZXPKDO78/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644824062366-6SCVHB5REAM1U1NQ84OR/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch - Make it stand out This file was a litle under exposed. Ideal fodder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644824146738-ZQFQHPKJPGD9ZSBD1L87/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644824146738-PITMNY0ATBN1BBY5YH2S/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - A Hunch https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/10/rigged-up-or monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644477768149-VLGXDMWRAJD8IK9OXDX4/First+day+1.jpg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644477870194-GVENFDY7L3HS1O8VPGUH/First+day.jpg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644478224891-HUSE8ABTOY13674PR13S/First+day+4.jpg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644478180684-TO4890WI9T2PEXQ7TVWU/First+day+2.jpg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644478190896-3MN2D50ZBK6YFEIC8LB6/First+day+3.jpg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644527806697-S0J0D5CI95U80OQ4G7IY/s-l1600.jpeg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? - Make it stand out I think if I secure the third securing row back to the far left row of the Niceyrig top plate, the last securing row will hang off the right end and a cable can run through it after coming up through the left securing row and across the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644527984579-I8FR9PFLOU1FE8UPNHHE/s-l1600+cage+2.jpeg Photography Blog - Rigged Up Or.....? - Make it stand out By my rough measurements, the handle will fit my current rig perfectly as long as the 18mm hole spacings are standard (I measured and they look to be), if not the handle can stay on this cage, so nothing lost. Lots of ideas for the other bits. The EM1x will not fit, but anything else I have in mind will. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/7/some-advantages-of-skipping-4k-video-for-now monthly 0.5 2022-02-09 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/8/yin-and-yang monthly 0.5 2022-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287153608-DIHVXSR10V44LRA0S7L0/untitled-010416-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287173953-5OIPGAB0Z41K5DQFV1RN/tokyo+summer+2-010358.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287165231-IFEH5NAI0I9S6M22IBYI/tokyo+summer+2-010460-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287183848-D9VO8641SE7PYQTK9GW9/tokyo+summer+2-010366.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287212130-N9M3MBGASVR4QEEHRFGX/untitled-040389-3.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287198970-KH741D7ON7YP37ZSIKAV/untitled-4160393-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287252179-CFO0JNJD5M3DYEAN4ZKY/untitled-1180398.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287314970-QEBEVGRNZR8F3G0TKW2T/untitled-1230652.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287386915-SS8N0VTWE2H67XVJU867/untitled-9270221.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644293140296-QW0PGBV21JUB990YJVXV/untitled-4220210.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out Instant grabs are the name of the game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644299157210-WQIJZ4XTOS1RLQUDA4MH/_4060325.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out Wide open in poor light and good detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644287456214-4UMXDM4MGNSNO3EVNVJW/untitled-1150023-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out This shot was taken wide open, pre-focussed at about 2m for the crowded corridor we were negotiating, the shot grabbed as we passed this side corridor. Even with a clear miss, the transition from in-to-out of focus is harmonious and acceptable detail is held all the way to the back of the tunnel. If my old 20mm Pana, newer 12-40 or 25mm lenses were used here, the more modern sharp/soft Bokeh would have made the file useless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644299870988-GLXEYC48VG6NWTYHUDGC/untitled-4210356-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out Sometimes the sharpness can feel three dimensional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644801427013-4ZYXZIDWVVT6I5DM9G37/untitled-1180439.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out An unlikely use, considering it is not a “perfect” lens, is for landscapes. It just does a really good job of bringing out details and tonal separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644298287410-WLAA6YP91DTGDHA16RNC/untitled-1190190.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out It is hard to get across how sharp this image is. My A3+ printer is maxed out with tons to spare. EM5 mk1 and 75mm near wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644293418164-K9XER4AVHV52HGW20VW9/untitled-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644300447111-FM665I4NPO25T8NH84LC/untitled-8180117.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644292911766-WKUXQTHYUUMP1ZB90Z88/untitled-050490.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644297948673-Y3Q8CHNELNBUT6D0SJUP/untitled-030455-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644292763340-2Z0UFWQI29Z2C8PLYNLL/tokyo+summer+2-010191.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644292693461-AOMVF1XAPYFU6SYUIJ0Z/untitled-1160303-2+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644299461912-OF4WHG0K754I98R62TAL/untitled-060969.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644293008923-96VV5D7HC0PKD7N5WF78/untitled-2.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644300437240-EVQQBMJPBV6N5NKJ4CW3/_7250015.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644292947037-TR02MQQ6C0MCKSW1TXE5/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out Here is the best of it. Colour, sharpness, Bokeh and compression all with lightning fast and accurate AF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644298095071-RQZVVF0TMSZ5RVZLGX7R/untitled-5190224.jpg Photography Blog - Yin and Yang - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/7/hidden-gem monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644218192577-YL06XUGAQGIEBFMNCETF/untitled-4240330.jpg Photography Blog - Hidden Gem - Make it stand out Wide open, focus is on the nearest mans hair and it is sharp, but the whole tale is told. This coherent whole with snappy sharp hero is very old school Leica like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644217152418-5L1XVGIZUTEY03XR84CW/untitled-030442.jpg Photography Blog - Hidden Gem - Make it stand out Shot wide open in late evening light, the focus fell on the mans back, but everything back to the umbrella is seemlessly rendered with no clear point of sharp-to-soft transition. The girl in the foreground is technically quite out of focus and a lens like my old 20mm Panasonic, the Olympus 25mm or the 12-40, would have likely lost her completely to blur, but the 17mm makes the image workable. As an added benefit, the man is snappy sharp also, giving the image two strong elements and a slight 3d effect. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/7/softly-does-it monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644211969284-N36RTKBGEMMSKXCY9H53/print+edit.jpg Photography Blog - Softly Does It - Make it stand out Softness can come in many forms. I used to hate the sharp/soft look of earlier Canon cameras, but in hind sight, maybe they were after something more than just……. more. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/2/5/changing-priorities-of-the-exposure-triangle monthly 0.5 2022-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644028428317-CVTC6CADTL4C0LE7LO0I/untitled-210180.jpg Photography Blog - Changing Priorities Of The Exposure Triangle - Make it stand out Shallow depth of field, the main tool of the portraitist. Really brings out the character of the subject!. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1644209911276-PPS3XYB7KY50L0HJCW9G/untitled-110798.jpg Photography Blog - Changing Priorities Of The Exposure Triangle - Make it stand out Sometimes the balance between ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture can be vexing, but mastering it allows you full creative control. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/31/drawing-lines-in-the-sand monthly 0.5 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643600932517-VHRCXQ92VEOI6733ZI40/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - Lines In The Sand - Make it stand out Approximately a 12mp crop off an M43 sensor. Its all relative, oh and the shot of the shot was taken with a cheap phone at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643588830256-T34KSK6N2K7SGPBSGG6D/EmptyName+67.jpg Photography Blog - Lines In The Sand - Make it stand out An older shot showing the Ulanzi triple plate. I will take another when the whole thing is together, using the cage and with the handle to right way around. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/30/and-now-for-something-completely-different monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643519805689-ETYX04IH6VZI4ZHETZUT/EmptyName+103.jpg Photography Blog - And Now For Something Completely Different - Make it stand out Be careful in the woods, you might get tagged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643518948209-46YLNQAZ4XNV51P0QD43/EmptyName+95.jpg Photography Blog - And Now For Something Completely Different - Make it stand out The local skate park is quite a thing. The council, deciding not to fight the taggers, but rather give them a place of their own, has allocated a 500 meter long flood wall for their use and included the skate park attached. Quite the palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643519665344-CZUVJH016WGLIUBV17MO/EmptyName+101.jpg Photography Blog - And Now For Something Completely Different - Make it stand out Generally respected by low brow taggers, most of the art stays intact for a decent period of time. The layering is intense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643519214835-G405QUOFFQ6P1GT6EGGY/EmptyName+94.jpg Photography Blog - And Now For Something Completely Different - Make it stand out The little 14-42 EZ lens is sharp, but with some curvature or de-centering. 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At F4 the thing really cleans up its act, but at 2.8 it is “special”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643349223939-HQZN4UG207W3F33GNQYG/untitled-140478.jpg Photography Blog - Long Day For No Result (Which Is Fine) - Make it stand out Softness can take many forms. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/28/more-experiments-in-softness monthly 0.5 2022-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643324797220-RXR32KZNU4TYU6SRCUGA/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - More Experiments In Softness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643324795802-9YKPBWP3R4DV43MJRVW5/EmptyName+59.jpg Photography Blog - More Experiments In Softness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643324811944-LILA8NMWS10IYZ3KEVFB/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - More Experiments In Softness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643324807887-NI3DEIO84H3COV8TNVFL/EmptyName+61.jpg Photography Blog - 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Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643320886755-6NA0W401NQYDTICAJ5SQ/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643323406834-CU98SUSPAV1GXWRJNTFG/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643323405277-26RVDUBR2TUNRC2CMUJ9/EmptyName+56.jpg Photography Blog - Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643321060382-CHR7X4FSIIJ2816BE6QW/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643321059802-IWD8CS8DQAK7ULFRZTS4/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643321065611-COAHWH14HYMDINIE0LPC/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - Searching For Soft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643321271633-SNH4H0YPZWCMLDMX382J/EmptyName+53.jpg Photography Blog - 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Searching For Soft https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/25/sound-decisions monthly 0.5 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643179398923-2569S9OD6S55WVOVPRUJ/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Sound Choices - Make it stand out Some repetition, but also depth, several problem solving paths and apart from XLR cables, it all fits in two small cases, brackets and all. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/25/whats-in-the-bag-video monthly 0.5 2022-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643083625205-LKFKCF123H0E4Q9KPZHX/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Whats In The Bag (Video) - Make it stand out The big Neewer backpack I bought for sports has turned out to be oversized, so it has become my video kit bag and in a way my kit limiter. If it does not fit in here (unless lighting or stands etc), then it is not needed. It only just fits! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643083900808-VUVKT6WVVV9HHSJL41PW/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Whats In The Bag (Video) - Make it stand out Each case serves a task, so I can grab just what I need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643084295295-OTEQ8EDM0NH808XJF7ZX/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - Whats In The Bag (Video) - Make it stand out The back pocket bags and XLR cables. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/24/miracle-find monthly 0.5 2022-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643005869078-GP1A1S9AL3WRLKW3MMWP/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - Miracle Find https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643005870382-BKQ0HTARVO59URAZVSJZ/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Miracle Find https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643005877638-FX20YN0CWOLDBZ4DTLA5/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - Miracle Find https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/23/final-control-layout-for-g9-video monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642920956816-FH0496G3PW7VBFVOC08O/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - Final Control Layout For G9 Video - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642921137350-YLUJTADT43LVPD0KBFGQ/EmptyName+24.jpg Photography Blog - Final Control Layout For G9 Video - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642921321217-4ED04BRHQ0QGZSV9UBUL/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - Final Control Layout For G9 Video - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642921602788-FNOUHYAX0L8LZL69V4PE/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - Final Control Layout For G9 Video - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642923287209-AFTD5BTVDHK2ZTFGVXCH/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - Final Control Layout For G9 Video - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/23/more-thoughts-on-movement-in-video monthly 0.5 2022-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642919416510-6G0S940AM6MSTUGTOYWU/untitled-1190112-2.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out Panning from frame left to this would make a good entry shot, with the subject then entering from the tunnel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642919563516-KBJQTNALASGAE7EBCVG9/untitled-3240638.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out This is a scene that could support panning, but I would prefer a still shot with the subject moving through or from back to front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642920610000-K4U3HMFMV8EQK6CZ8TVB/untitled-1230378.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out If you push in on this man, tension is heightened, intimacy is increased and a feeling of entering his story, his current state comes through. If you pull back, it is a leaving statement, placing the man back into his environment, increasing the feeling of loneliness and detachment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642920214587-BI8TBHJLBC02WWP7JN1G/untitled-120874.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out I can see myself being drawn to scenes like this with arching or dolly moves (OSMO hand held). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642919934364-EIJHMNIAPCB5KPVIZQ9O/tokyo+summer+2-020534-2.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out Who to follow? This would have been a dynamic scene following one person as others move through the frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642920102224-VL7DYOM3SY8ESW62NA10/untitled-1150123-3.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out Tracking/trucking/arching subject nirvana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642919820431-XMGWSLNDG2JYES54LKIK/untitled-1070100.jpg Photography Blog - More Thoughts On Movement In Video - Make it stand out If done well, hand holding gives the viewer a feeling of being there in person, but if not controlled, it is distracting.. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/22/thoughts-on-movement-cinematography-and-style monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642827918571-TFDJYYEJOUUVWD2XQEFS/_4080157.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On Movements In Cinematography And Style - Make it stand out “And…action”. Isn’t all still imaging simply a single frame of a story? The drama and tension of a still image is directly related to its place in the moving world and a single frames interpretation of it, played against your awareness of the time just before and just after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642828916066-DD4QEOVESIWBKOA4DG8P/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On Movements In Cinematography And Style - Make it stand out “Reservoir Dogs” Osaka style. Movement is strongly inferred, so adding it would be seamless. The main effect would be to lose this frozen moment in time, but each version has its merits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642829103207-26LMSZ2KHADD9TN25CYH/_4120237.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On Movements In Cinematography And Style - Make it stand out As a still this could be used for a title sequence. As moving stock, it can hold tension and allow a voice-over to be emphasised or with a subtle movement, transition into another scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144154657-OB0ULLYT6Q9DE76UW4NR/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On Movements In Cinematography And Style - Make it stand out It occurs to me that I would likely frame this identically as part of a film (just in 16:9). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642828413731-SBI581EUQOVWYMT055QB/untitled-1210091.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts On Movements In Cinematography And Style - Make it stand out I need to start thinking like a stills shooter more. If an image makes a compelling still, it is surely also the foundation of a decent moving scene. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/21/more-evolutions-revolutions- monthly 0.5 2022-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642742944972-SR3VI9A20JEOCJNGHMWB/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - More Evolutions (Revolutions !?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642742958650-GNU885Z964ZUE3TUGC3T/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - More Evolutions (Revolutions !?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642742945256-412MO175ERB92E5EVENC/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - More Evolutions (Revolutions !?) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/19/some-more-evolutions monthly 0.5 2022-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642572738095-UJEFFVZ11GB9ENZP8AVE/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Some More Evolutions. - Make it stand out The mini magic arms and ball heads will be reserved for other uses. The 2905 tilt head has been ordered to do the job right (mainly it allows for one handed operation). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/15/attitudes-change-with-circumstances monthly 0.5 2022-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642242267221-LF6EN3O9JX5SEVGWYWDH/untitled-1160351.jpg Photography Blog - Attitudes Change With Circumstances - Make it stand out It is absolutely possible to get the image you want in jpeg mode, but when the subject is tricky and the end result requires some caressing, then RAW is the logical starting point and it is easily available to all of us. This image is influenced as much by Lightroom, my programme of choice at the time, as any other factor. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/14/rig-assembly-started monthly 0.5 2022-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642133748646-8YLRM910GVQJGOMSS4IU/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - Rig Assembly Started - Make it stand out The final set-up. A quick twist and the top handle can be removed and packed away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642132472550-QCOJ59NFG9J44WYQVDQP/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Rig Assembly Started https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642132472608-AX8G4ZVAV52WM9PVI7M3/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Rig Assembly Started https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642132483152-F1GQLP1RYCN4FPM2MQFA/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - Rig Assembly Started https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/13/more-good-stuff monthly 0.5 2022-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642055541067-DG0QLB6HYEKDCGIXFCA5/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - More Good Stuff - Make it stand out Mini ipad, Monitor, A12 Samsung phone. It is the lightest of the three, coming in under the iPad with a 550 battery. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/12/enter-the-third monthly 0.5 2022-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641951271886-FCC5B7SALKTZ9G51XDFC/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Enter The Third - Make it stand out Dwarfed by the current favourite for top handle duties the 1446b, the tiny 2821 seems almost pointless, but it comfortably fits my larger than average hands and is strong enough to take the weight of the whole rig when changing grips etc. The 1446b has one of the better ball heads mounted for screen duties. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/11/two-handles-compared monthly 0.5 2022-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641888104404-H3Q606GMMX8Q4VXSUGUK/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Two Handles Compared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641888105900-J9FC2RGG3N9VQHOWNYZA/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Two Handles Compared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641888455729-7AOPWQ5LWWXW4FTBAF18/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Two Handles Compared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641888460484-JZZAP78KQM3ANR8UN9MN/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - Two Handles Compared https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/11/failure-of-the-unknown monthly 0.5 2022-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641881418514-D5LE3R8S2IK5Z49NUWVA/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Failure Of The Unknown - Make it stand out The two ball heads with cold shoe feet on, the heavy duty on my handle (for the 7” Feelworld screen) and the re-purposed foot from a cheap one on a weight from my gimbal-ear marked for the cage. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/10/screen-play monthly 0.5 2022-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641802486409-Q922ZAR734YLD9U2UXX8/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Screen Play - Make it stand out Look, a generic, but effective monitor mount, snuggly attached to my handle. Just sayin’. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/6/big-rig monthly 0.5 2022-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641447047120-AUNMKHTE8KRZGDFV2QR3/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Little Big Rig - Make it stand out Part of the ever growing collection. The Neewer XLR cables are brilliant! All 6 are fine. I only need 2, but 6 give me potentially 21 meters a side. The little Lewitts are even smaller than I thought, weighing in at a little less than a mini shotgun mic and about the same length. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/4/getting-a-grip monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641261200178-IHC6E0H609U40X2I0ZNY/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Getting A Grip - Make it stand out Humble beginnings and plenty for tripod operation, but limited (unwise) for hand held work. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/3/it-will-all-be-ok monthly 0.5 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641249573234-4A6J3E3RREPV9HORGS5T/EmptyName+61.jpg Photography Blog - It Will All Be Ok - Make it stand out “Nothing” photos with meaning only to those intent on interpreting it and only in context. In 2022 it is a snap, but taken with meaning and intent, in 2000 it may have been a fresh perspective on image making capability, in 1980 it may have graced a magazine if relevant to the story told. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641964455697-DG6SYITBO8RQ004TXFV4/_DSF4401.jpg Photography Blog - It Will All Be Ok - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2022/1/2/naturally-my-dear monthly 0.5 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641103763920-MS64KBBTXY49G48A1XLZ/EmptyName+62.jpg Photography Blog - Naturally My Dear - Make it stand out Nature and being natural. Both fit this low stress work flow. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/30/uncaged-creativity monthly 0.5 2022-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640845054066-RZP12N8S0788TZOFSTUC/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Uncaged Creativity? - Make it stand out The down side of setting a camera up as a video device only, is when requested to quickly grab a still, you take what you get with all the wrong settings. This is the first stills shot taken with the G9 (over exposed jpeg, on auto). I won’t judge its performance based on this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641012260974-HG0J2ID7K52HR85HHA1H/EmptyName+68.jpg Photography Blog - Uncaged Creativity? - Make it stand out A bit unwieldy, but far better than the four inches of mic hanging out the back. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/29/first-field-test-and-things-learned-or-getting-a-handle-on-things monthly 0.5 2022-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640761898716-VMJZKU75PLHU4SV0M8BU/EmptyName+67.jpg Photography Blog - First Field Test And Things Learned (Or Not Getting "A Handle" On Things) - Make it stand out It seemed like a good idea, but maybe in hindsight……… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640761965525-684UPG8ADXE22U6ZAUAL/EmptyName+66.jpg Photography Blog - First Field Test And Things Learned (Or Not Getting "A Handle" On Things) - Make it stand out A better option? This gives me my three cold shoes, without clutter and the top plate and main control dial are obstructed, which is good as they will not get changed by mistake. The rig also fits into more bags. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/26/lens-tests-video-and-moving-on monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640478516944-QPQSBGDDNL8LYW1Q36BS/EmptyName+65.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Tests, Video And Moving On - Make it stand out Taken with a $100 40-150 kit lens. The sharpness defies scrutiny even at pixel level, the Bokeh is distinctive (subjective) and the colours punchy after a little post. Did I get the image I was after? Yup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640478951375-8WG16S4BZD4IH5DUA7L9/EmptyName+60.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Tests, Video And Moving On - Make it stand out Bit of a lighting nightmare. The 25 would have added glow, the 17 tamed it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/26/g9-settings-already-fluid monthly 0.5 2021-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640475630751-4NKTA6A752NQ86CPOPXB/EmptyName+59.jpg Photography Blog - G9 Settings Already Fluid - Make it stand out Random image inserted. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/24/how-did-i-set-up-my-g9-for-video monthly 0.5 2021-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640307625022-38JYW6N711INPCJF0XSG/EmptyName+55.jpg Photography Blog - How Did I Set Up My G9 For Video? - Make it stand out First up the hardware. The Ulanzi cheese plate on the Smallrig handle provides perfect balance and utility. I have 4 cold shoes and several screw mounts to choose from. I have several small ball and tilt head options and an extra handle coming also, so lots to choose from. The perfectly matching red on the Ulanzi and G9 dials was purely coincidence :). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640302632799-7AEFFSRI9ZC90UMKN165/EmptyName+56.jpg Photography Blog - How Did I Set Up My G9 For Video? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640303139612-LN05JICXSTWC1J8R5YCK/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - How Did I Set Up My G9 For Video? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/23/the-big-surprise monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640213597145-8ZN0J3ICQOAHPRBCI03U/EmptyName+54.jpg Photography Blog - The Big Surprise. - Make it stand out At least 20ft long and 6ft high and a heavy crop! Go M43. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/22/in-praise-of-also-ran-lenses monthly 0.5 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142736190-FYEB1IOOXO6TH4VDV3BY/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out 40mm on the zoom. Sharp, with good transition. What more could you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640143067658-EGE2RNZHNBQEB9UUDCCZ/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640143046864-Q4O3BY1GH0F4G161BSPQ/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640143184562-JN0HG0ZQDIWIMZOJTLZV/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out It can be gentle and delicate or punchy as needed (all of the files in the “Things I Love About C1'“ post were taken with it). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145257093-H4ERN348KZELU8RYCDBC/EmptyName+51.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145222784-W6CVDVJL0C8CHOJJCJ14/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145186754-ZJ5ZL4CF0Z43JI3SCY2W/EmptyName+22.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145229687-MOVD23LLRST8EARQ4F2F/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145250401-HDXMMYQBOMJJVFX6ZONB/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145273046-BMZYWUK7UZJ7FFGK3MF9/EmptyName+52.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640145389808-JP1JF8X6FGFJJVO64PEK/EmptyName+48.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out Bokeh is a nice surprise. Often sharing the load with the 17mm, its nice to have a dinky little kit tele on when things get tight. Both lenses share a “Fred Herzog” colour palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640143379460-IDSVAERBWVTX5KE3YP06/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out There is something very efficient and pleasing about its rendering and its ability to just get the shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640143479011-ENSM3UZIKZHEPTGMHN4S/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out Even with a fairly old fashioned rendering, it still packs plenty of brilliance, taming tough highlights well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640143559811-OEDSAUYVNI41HP8CA5KB/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out I truly love the way it handles contrasty light. I have many images that seem to work fine with this lens, that may run a little too hot for others such as my more “lush” rendering 25mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144121289-1QR8R68H49VXVVLN9099/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144154657-OB0ULLYT6Q9DE76UW4NR/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144148233-9YYYGQW32LC2JM6I5ZQ2/EmptyName+46.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144092466-PUGC1E6DF0GISIHRQO6B/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144121014-IQIH9E57MAK7QWI69QWO/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144166882-7VHRTST512RW5HW4Y67L/EmptyName+47.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640144695399-1B5C6U61QUUGQH1IJDUU/EmptyName+49.jpg Photography Blog - In Praise Of "Also-ran" Lenses - Make it stand out Wide open the transition from sharp to out of focus is quite invisible. The doorway is out of focus, the busses fully, but are still coherent and harmonious. The modern trend of fast transition sharp to soft Bokeh has been bucked here in favour of a less aggressive, more forgiving approach. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/14/things-i-love-about-capture-1 monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640141988911-1D4UPB7GA8A2DK0YDUBX/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640141975377-DFT5M6T70EM41E90G8C6/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640141974414-I5I1XIBPIOJ28CYLWX0E/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142186138-Z63KQDEHQ54HGTIOW2C2/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142170129-W1LLBL71QFZ4I1D8UBKF/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142171536-GMXOYER4QD7LPFHF9TLR/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142356221-9JZS9PCL83PXHFGZF8JJ/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142339028-YJAL45NP5SE1U80HY6MM/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640142338867-P1KPI4SDSA3HEDXICLP8/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - Things I Love About Capture 1 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/19/2-hats-2-heads monthly 0.5 2021-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639911315220-6XVPTGEYLVQQ6L40QLNG/JS+Concerts+1.jpg Photography Blog - 2 Hats Require 2 Heads? - Make it stand out A nothing sort of grab shot that might end up on the cover of a music department retrospective, but mandatory stock for video. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/17/coming-together-audio-and-video monthly 0.5 2021-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639816584359-4NNV2FQRD6PUF0HTAQKI/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Coming Together; Audio And Video - Make it stand out My gear…….well no, not even close. Only some of the gear used by VJAM, a local event hosting business. If they “lose” a couple of Oktava 012’s one day, “I know nothing” :). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/18/decisions-decisions monthly 0.5 2021-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639815824391-EAPCT9JUDKQ3CC48WWZ0/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Decisions, Decisions - Make it stand out The rig used by one of the moving shooters at the recent school “Celebration” (Black Magic Pocket Cinema I think?). These guys are seriously pro, so I am aiming at the big void between their work and the basic 1080p in Auto stock we have been shooting for You-tube on an EM1 mk2 (EM1’s have nice 4k but relatively poor 1080). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/14/off-topic-thoughts monthly 0.5 2021-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639536938882-3JT0XDKC58LK4SGC0Z5B/Touch+Football+Comps+24.jpg Photography Blog - Orientation Day - Make it stand out Right shape for the shot on this occasion and used to help determine if the touch was made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639536627853-KUGSI5CN5S6UZ5CTNNOB/Touch+Football+Comps+120.jpg Photography Blog - Orientation Day - Make it stand out The action was too fast to switch to the camera with the shorter zoom, so I just followed and shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639537314885-B46Z4UAJNUQVV4ANV5W6/Touch+Football+Comps+220.jpg Photography Blog - Orientation Day - Make it stand out Another that would be pointless in horizontal. I am often surprised how close they can get with a 600mm equivalent pointed at them in this orientation. The next phase was a quick try. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/13/balance monthly 0.5 2021-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639438918211-PSI0UWW2SHJBRS1KLKY0/TCE+3.jpg Photography Blog - Balance - Make it stand out Who knew that the mic in this picture and the science behind it would mean as much to me now as the lens that took the image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/10/29/lenses-i-regret-selling monthly 0.5 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638779564857-JF0VLAPC72HUKZ0L1EV3/untitled-120020.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses I Regret Selling - Make it stand out Prime lens quality through a genuinely handy zoom range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638780072739-YGNYSKIHKF6PUKLDMUB5/untitled-14.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses I Regret Selling - Make it stand out The 400 f5.6 (non-stabilised) could be hand held, even with a 1.4x teleconverter on it, down to 1/60th, which is bettered as a crop frame 600mm only by my Oly 300 f4 IS, although my humble 75-300 comes close as a 400mm equivalent. The shot above was taken with a 1Ds mk2, a special camera in its day and no slouch now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638965871250-ETB6U6CXFEPVK8TND999/untitled-0040.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses I Regret Selling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638780292269-WCASRJ64Q5BWYVOPZXBH/_DSF4406.jpg Photography Blog - Lenses I Regret Selling - Make it stand out The superb little 27mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/30/video-lenses monthly 0.5 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638877135018-MIPU345Z1MM02C9ZGNLU/_4060325.jpg Photography Blog - Selecting Video Lenses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638877364899-8NNVCVWUXF5J0TTX9P49/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Selecting Video Lenses - Make it stand out It just looks difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638876901658-PZU6OJNCM5WUX11MIJ0C/untitled-040224.jpg Photography Blog - Selecting Video Lenses - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638877059706-92PIZPQSGAAOSI0E9XXI/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - Selecting Video Lenses - Make it stand out Winner of best bang for the buck, the little 40-150 kit will be plenty of reach for a video kit and shares the same look as the 17mm. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/3/g9-first-impressions monthly 0.5 2021-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638858061004-7NZ2QL74UUV4OC6XF0Q5/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - G9 First Impressions - Make it stand out Looking fully sick with its Smallrig handle, this is the business. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/6/life-with-the-zoom-h5-and-h1n monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638857328595-DU84PAQS0FLNQV0KQB1W/untitled-050304.jpg Photography Blog - Pondering Life With The Zoom H5 (And H1n) - Make it stand out Happy, just with a LAV. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/26/three-blind-mics monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638843611356-4TUYXJP73JA5SNVAGWUL/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Three Blind Mics - Make it stand out Dude, where’s the cheese? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/7/the-doughnut-hole monthly 0.5 2021-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638827148340-0EE0EHODP4HRWKEDX16Z/untitled-120874.jpg Photography Blog - The Doughnut Hole - Make it stand out Single layered, but full of interaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638827361468-QGTK0SYD1V91QL0S5T2E/untitled-4222635.jpg Photography Blog - The Doughnut Hole - Make it stand out My intention is to hide, often in plain sight, elements of context and mystery for the viewer to discover and tell their own story from. To my way of thinking, this is the pinnacle of visual story telling, YMMV. If an image has three revelatory moments, I feel I have succeeded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638837163569-IAG2Z9Q5LVOH9K2Y2N1U/untitled-040389-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Doughnut Hole - Make it stand out Depth is the key. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/12/5/can-you-hear-me-screaming monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638681573532-NZR0CZ3WJTWW6TC6HKN9/steam+6.jpg Photography Blog - The Great Mic Journey (or "Can You Hear Me Scream Yet?") - Make it stand out The kit as of last month without the Boya M1 LAV and Boya/Movo MM1. Small scale, for my current needs, so do my capabilities already match my actual requirements? I want/need more because I want to do more. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/17/pre-visualisation-and-faith monthly 0.5 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1637122829393-9ENB80U8PGYZTW4RXM8B/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Pre-visualisation And Faith - Make it stand out Sometimes the subject and light are known elements, but often you have to shoot and take what was in your minds eye on faith. Mirrorless cameras suit me fine and I would only go back if forced. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/13/a-story-of-internet-research-and-good-intentions monthly 0.5 2021-11-29 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/29/eureka-moment monthly 0.5 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638163170231-Y3HVQSDURHPSFZNYLWZC/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment - Make it stand out An actual aperture ring, good focus throw and a some decent heft. All good features for a cine lens. The Pen F will have to make do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638163212708-IZ6D03THQU1BFFX3JZ1O/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment - Make it stand out Unique Bokeh and beautiful colours. The swirls add to the pop of the in focus elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638163247435-BKGP59G08E1TA2AV5QST/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment - Make it stand out Funky flare wide open (quite well controlled stopped down) and some decent, but pleasant enough CA :). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638163383821-AINOYRPKT6279N03A9DT/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment - Make it stand out Quite striking colour and contrast. This wall has slightly lighter and warmer colour in real life. The way the lens reacts to a modern Olympus sensor reminds me of Canon colour or Kodachrome 64 slide film. It will look different on the Pana, but that just gives me two palettes to work with. I am hoping that on the Pana it will take on a perfect balance, but if not, the EM1 I have used for video will be rigged out with this lens alone. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/17/the-infection monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638052834555-U47S5YLPVFKP1FWFIZX2/untitled-4181212.jpg Photography Blog - The Infection - Make it stand out The Drama of life, captured one way, soon to be captured another. I feel there is a direct link between stills to moving stock. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/27/video-prioritised-or-too-much monthly 0.5 2021-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638009636355-LV3LW69FLBP73DANOBRB/EmptyName+76.jpg Photography Blog - Video Prioritised Better Or Too Much? - Make it stand out For stills, I could not ask for better, but for video, I have felt a little stretched. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/22/budget-tools-for-the-budding-film-maker monthly 0.5 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1637536425256-ES1C3Y78XLOBXUXLVXQA/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Budget Tools For The Budding Film Maker - Make it stand out The core of my kit (aside from the EM1) and a good basic video kit for anyone. The Osmo offers pro level 4k 60p with a real gimbal (and a big screen with a phone attached). The Zoom is a hugely versatile device as either a pro level area/interview/boom mic or a pre-amp for other mics (because camera pre-amps generally suck) and the Neewer is the best mini shotgun mic for the money (or possibly any money). The three (and the Boya BY-M1 LAV, Boya MM1 mics not pictured cost me under $600 au. This is a serious little Vloger or indie film makers kit. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/9/neewer-the-problem-solver monthly 0.5 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1636798569933-K7ELGO0IQG2S3KR6N2HO/Cricket+84.jpg Photography Blog - Neewer and DJI, The Video Problem Solvers - Make it stand out Random image with nowhere else to be. Plovers really are odd looking birds. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/11/8/birding-proficiency-surprise monthly 0.5 2021-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1636317815499-35DPUNFKHW9KR8RPYCO8/camp+19.jpg Photography Blog - Birding Proficiency Surprise - Make it stand out I started off well enough. This shot was the best framed of several in a sequence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1636318482171-5OGLLU45S2KNCI83YJCJ/camp+72.jpg Photography Blog - Birding Proficiency Surprise - Make it stand out These guys were a different story, very fast and low, making the background messy enough to increase the likelihood of back focus misses, but on the whole I had few problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1636318806671-A2TIPUL0I25O3NV4C6FP/camp+24.jpg Photography Blog - Birding Proficiency Surprise - Make it stand out This is slightly cropped, but only slightly and this one was going with the breeze. The 300 f4 and (any) EM1 have surprised again. Hand holding a 600mm equivalent for long periods is unrealistic with a full frame rig, but I managed this for over an hour comfortably. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/10/26/feeling-the-power-or-a-years-in-retrospect monthly 0.5 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1635211992420-3D7NDG7N1IH5JDVFY6MI/_8134354.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Power Or A Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out Seriously, clean and sharp ISO 12,800 from M43 at decent sizes! After Adobe, I sometimes feel like I “upgraded” to full frame and forgot to tell myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1635485154248-P1C2TR8CC554UQP0W0T7/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Power Or A Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out One day I will find out just what these are capable of. So far, no job has needed more than 2-3 at most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1635484825936-H0LTMJJM1YERW02SJ9I4/steam+2.jpg Photography Blog - Feeling The Power Or A Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out The low light safety/Bokeh king 75mm has dropped away lately, allowing me to mount the 25 on a body, but I sometimes throw in a 45mm just for the Bokeh. The sunglasses case is my emergency kit of cards, batteries etc. I have also dropped the optional end pocket off lately. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/10/25/another-good-combo-or-perfect-bokeh monthly 0.5 2021-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1635126673997-5OJHVUJW788D0O8PPIMO/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Another Good Combo, Or Perfect Bokeh? - Make it stand out Two of the adults (staff) attending a recent school event, they are nicely “cut” out of their background, both in good focus (and sharp), but their softer background is also coherent enough to tell a story (what, when, where). There were better examples, but they featured children and parents, so I will not use them. Processing was limited to a little colour balancing in C1 and are mostly in response to the slightly warm nature of the EM10’s sensor. The important elements here are a sense of place, with clearly defined main subjects. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/10/13/colour-vs-mono-accuracy-vs-creativity monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634075374540-SMOT33UFOKGN9EIKW7GV/TCE.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634075382503-UHWYZG7275RG8PAO4GL7/TCE+1.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634075142825-ZN4RDH5U9221Z6GNS4DW/TCE+7.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634075121607-NJY6UNV91U2GWHHC85KA/TCE+5.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634075132052-6M63EURP72BPXHTTQEDR/TCE+6.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634075737109-O8EQ0EKGIEUHG41DAZWY/untitled-1170029-2.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity - Make it stand out This image to me is simply a yellow foreground contrasting with a harmonious, supporting red background, all other compositional elements are largely irrelevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634076065884-KD5PZHB1XYOTMJF6JXPV/TCE+8.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity - Make it stand out In mono, the tones, textures and sharp-soft transitions are all important, but these do less to impart a feeling of depth and mood. They effectively flatten the image. The out of focus rio wire fence has become as strong a compositional element as the rear car, something largely ignored in the colour shot. The shot also looks flat, which brings us to the next bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634076696563-Q0RQUUGKGNG5THO0CRF9/TCE+9.jpg Photography Blog - Colour vs Mono, Or The Need For Accuracy vs Creativity - Make it stand out With a little tweaking, the flat jpeg file from above has come to life. The key word here is separation. You need to increase separation of the tonal elements in a mono image. It is not strictly necessary to always have a paper white or ink black in an image, but they are a good place to start. More importantly, the mid tones need to be separated well. In the above file, the yellow channel was lightened, the red one darkened and overall contrast slightly increased. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/10/11/not-a-great-combo-but-hey monthly 0.5 2021-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633910333229-6K8BN4OKE95N28VGMV2J/EmptyName+59.jpg Photography Blog - Not A Great Combo, But Hey! - Make it stand out This (Pardelotte), came from…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633910088708-8M3PE0H0JIFGGX520M28/EmptyName+58.jpg Photography Blog - Not A Great Combo, But Hey! - Make it stand out …..this. Plenty of light, but a flighty subject, blustery wind and my least steady feeling combo. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/10/6/capture-one-ascendant monthly 0.5 2022-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633692720901-NVAE2T5A04ROBSTXRH14/EmptyName+57.jpg Photography Blog - Capture One Ascendant - Make it stand out C1 has the ability to sharpen the slightly out of focus (which fell slightly backward of the desired point here), can add natural punch and three dimensionality and rarely does it look over done if you are careful. I also appreciate the comprehensive lens corrections, which may not be as good as DXO’s (not sure), but are a lot better than the LR ones, that don’t exist(in my dated version anyway (ironically the reason I switch to C1 in the first place). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/25/a-new-process-to-my-processing monthly 0.5 2022-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1634348808188-72HFF6P70YA51R8OX2RW/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - A New Process To My Processing? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/28/how-long-is-too-long monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632814379988-HEAYNYQKV9CV7LQA5VAK/_8286952.jpg Photography Blog - How Long Is Too Long? - Make it stand out An uncropped file taken hand held, and sitting in the open, of a breed of bird that does not tend to sit around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632816500928-FGYZC9HIR25FZA8CHXPV/drama.jpg Photography Blog - How Long Is Too Long? - Make it stand out This is a crop from the file after a quick in-out with No Noise. NN was not strictly necessary with an ISO 800 file, but the shadow area was a little under (a tiny bit noisy), so the very slightly cleaner file is pretty impressive, although I slightly over sharpened it (an ON1 thing with me). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632814507343-04ACEC8PJB80ULN12TQG/_8287026.jpg Photography Blog - How Long Is Too Long? - Make it stand out Not even close to minimum focus distance (1.4m), this shot shows the power of a lens this long at about 3m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632814581100-LXZJ59N611CR7TJ15A40/_8287024.jpg Photography Blog - How Long Is Too Long? - Make it stand out Talk about lazy ass photography. Taken from the same spot in a different direction at about 4-5m, again not cropped. This one was No Noise’d also as it was little under exposed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632814668762-LEQELD1MRUI0ARK2FHXX/_8286943.jpg Photography Blog - How Long Is Too Long? - Make it stand out Same again same tree a little lower than the bee. Bokeh is a little twitchy, common with high res Olympus tele’s, but still plenty sharp, in a pleasant way. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/26/more-black-and-white-resolve monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615699740872-EGPR17L7BO4GMACUZJCD/1ds+dec+jan+feb+2011+003-Edit-Edit.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out In colour, images like this tend to just blend together for me. They are, if anything too easy, relying on the colours inherent to their nature, which is often the attention grabber that got it taken, but reducing their overall impact. If they “take” in mono, they are all the more powerful. This image could have been taken in 1930 on a large format film camera, in the 50’s on medium format in the 90’s in 35mm or yesterday on the Pen F, but was actually taken with a IDs mk2 Canon, a camera that was already old at the time of taking the image (about ten years ago). Images from this camera still hold up in colour, but are showing their age a little like a built in time stamp. Mono does not care about the technical elements, only how you use them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633519476764-VG4NT2L8GPNZHXXESSBM/untitled-4210139.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633519653181-M881ES5KA1CZTG2LFTXQ/untitled-010031.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633520136456-N0Q3D2D7OBWIO8Z7OX5P/untitled-28.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633520477632-3NCKYFY3K6A9DJ1LR771/untitled-030085.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633520566058-RJDTSRYHT9Z2IWAM3J6O/_1290106.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633520761664-35NB2J07AJ2J0MGWV1LF/untitled-1160303-2+copy.jpg Photography Blog - More Black and White Resolve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/20/another-good-combo monthly 0.5 2021-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625198740589-9E8RE9Z9WB35L9RD8N0E/Football.jpg Photography Blog - Another Good Combo - Make it stand out Plenty of reach for large field sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608443546625-OZY5VRXJPXYL51908JYU/_C190099Dog+Park.jpg Photography Blog - Another Good Combo - Make it stand out The level of detail this lens is capable of, makes it feel more like a long macro rather than a long brute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607649319454-1R7JNLASI9BVX9FQ8FS1/_C080567.jpg Photography Blog - Another Good Combo - Make it stand out Even fine detail can be cropped into as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607566014471-IOHYKBSL12QYE49PG4NZ/_C090235.jpg Photography Blog - Another Good Combo - Make it stand out Taken within days of getting the lens and the EM1x, shot in jpeg (Lightroom update issues), but still acceptable. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/24/good-combo-number-three monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632450381153-I337VQ5SC7QTE9KXTEN6/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Good Combo Number Three - Make it stand out A quick grab shot of a musician I stumbled across at the school auditorium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632450686185-RE2I6101R87EKRG0JNMH/drama.jpg Photography Blog - Good Combo Number Three - Make it stand out EM1 mk2 ISO 800 with 75mm at f1.8 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/16/a-good-combo monthly 0.5 2021-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631837950495-3Z1LUZ8STA218TKIQ155/wedding+96.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Combo - Make it stand out Warm, colourful and even, shot after shot without issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615848198872-68AQK4KK12U9ZLT8HR9N/untitled-010416-2.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Combo - Make it stand out No flash needed, but a similar busy environment the 17mm excels at. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/9/12/black-and-white-as-a-differentiator monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1593824048182-2Y350TZUW2ETH5XN1TZV/untitled-030291.jpg Photography Blog - Black And White As A Differentiator - Make it stand out Mono has the ability to promote an image up the artistic chain.. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/8/24/the-200-dollar-spider monthly 0.5 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629762380416-GOC7OS8QNI534PUOFI8K/steam+8.jpg Photography Blog - The $200 Dollar Spider - Make it stand out Scared the Cr%@$ out of me, but he (assumed by the size of the abdomen) is on the inside. He seems to happily living between the rear eye piece and magnification prism. If I adjust the prism, he reacts and changes size. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/8/23/pvq53z93qse42wj2e4c7fa0cp3v9vn monthly 0.5 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629704485164-BZA5WBA23BIT780VKYIL/steam+7.jpg Photography Blog - Bits And Pieces - Make it stand out The Neewer’s only short coming, the semi soft shock bracket, is eliminated by the cheap Smallrig boom bracket, which the Neewer mic is ideally long and symmetrical enough to fit in. The Neewer seemed less handling sensitive when I tested them together (Neewer best>Rode>H1n), so maybe that bracket is ok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629704713987-31V7G0AY2NQZBQWRAX9H/steam+6.jpg Photography Blog - Bits And Pieces - Make it stand out The whole rig. The Rode goes in the day bag, the Neewer in the full kit as the boom/backup option to the H1n. There are 1, 3 and 10ft cables, spare AAA Eneloop batteries for the H1n and various other bits. The dead cats are segregated to avoid shedding (breeding?). If needed the Smallrig bracket (above) comes along attached to a small boom pole. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/8/15/03j4qh8uhm5r67x45h6fjg6m98cb5f monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182070165-0ANSY35NBYCN5H29JVY1/_8090304+2.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182073921-3V4G57T7W6J3MCE66K2Z/_8090304_3_DxO.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182111870-AV1L2P5N81HMVAQ1JZVW/_8134324+2.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182119806-2QX3965QEBE0OIBJPE0H/_8134324_1_DxO.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182176728-94JLX6TWW6DKAWUCZDAZ/_8144363+2.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182309454-TKITN265TCT9PYGA3YH3/_8144363_1_DxO.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182814635-7QNVH9PIOI804FAMLHYV/_8090304+2.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629182831908-64XDQVSPYSZ4OBN39FGD/_8090304_3_DxO.jpg Photography Blog - Close, But No Cigar https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/27/64ns3z9qcezvkbsd79w01bmuevqs7a monthly 0.5 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627347668121-AT4FAK61V4OJTK57NTFA/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #12 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/8/15/white-noise monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629008062416-OL0U75EY1DYNW7Z1EJLO/_8134330+3.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out So, a pleasant enough portrait at normal sizes of Lucy, my reluctant muse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629007757511-QF01HDXLENQ6UASTCIPD/_8134330+2.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out Clean, sharp, relatively noise free at high enlargement size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628988936497-5F1FD1ZKA1CX30D7XOK2/_8144372.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629157306360-X08STB4VH2RU2EIW8UXS/steam.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out Still sharp, clean and vibrant. The Lightroom file was very mushy and unsharp at this level, but looked ok at normal size (often noise/grain can add to the perception of sharpness at distance, but detract from it closer in). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628989682700-2LO5JE6MHS4VOAHLC606/_8134354.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out Another at ISO 12800. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628989947726-RESG9QLRERI0271GIF95/_8134354+1.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out Notice the detail on the nose (point of best focus-the eye is slightly out) and the lack of noise behind. These have not been extensively processed in C1, just exposure and contrast levels, with a little sharpening just to see what would happen. I have found the files are pretty robust, but little is needed to be done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628990300484-F87NV5WWMHGY3AALCLNH/_8144363.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out A little dark (noticing a difference between the screens on my 8 yr old iMac and the new Air). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628990388109-KXGVTWSWOPC58EBNB2K0/_8144363+1.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out lightened a little. Another ISO 6400 image. I would be more than happy to print this to the same size as a ISO 400 image. To it’s credit, C1 did an ok job of this one, but the fine detail was a little mushy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628991339855-7LF4CRRS0FWNEQMHZ2M1/_8134324.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out A final one at 6400 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628992899081-HVFP35WSK9S8A2P103UB/_8134324+1.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out Nice to be able to do fine art grade work at higher ISO settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1628993903346-9IE8SK2YCDYW4ENLUKHX/steam+1.jpg Photography Blog - White Noise - Make it stand out DXOPR ISO 6400 file. Lots of colour correction needed and applied (one end of the ground was yellow, the other blue-green and the middle an unholy mix of the two). Something I found problematic with DXO Pure RAW was the lack of fine controls. Some files just looked a little “plasticky”. Still, impressive results, but any better than ON1 or worth the extra time? I also have DXO ProLab 4 to try out. This would be to replace all of the above with possibly one clean work flow, except my old iMac cannot load the current version, so not sure what to do there and the time issue is still real. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/8/2/microphonesgeez monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627889285811-QTQTTFP580N9EUNHEG2S/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Microphones.....Geez. - Make it stand out Token image of one who could care less. Jealous much? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/31/the-elephant-in-the-next-room-is-invited-over monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627787515636-9LFRB29OX4SZULFDX4HV/untitled-4150119.jpg Photography Blog - The Elephant In The Next Room Is Invited Over. - Make it stand out Some things can only be told with a frozen moment, some not. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/26/japan-potd-11 monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627261966763-XE6MTQGS3RTCKY2620C8/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #11 - Make it stand out Filtered light. So very Japanese https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/24/unexpected-problem monthly 0.5 2021-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627110363166-LCHI3AINOK4Y71T7K79Q/untitled-1190190.jpg Photography Blog - Unexpected Problem - Make it stand out Hard to convey in a blog file, but this file will max out my A3+ printer resolution with plenty to spare. It was shot near wide open. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/24/japan-potd-10 monthly 0.5 2021-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627108485649-20G8TL92L0BTDK0SLPQ4/EmptyName+35.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #10 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/7/japan-potd-9 monthly 0.5 2021-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625638583139-LM77TV59YKEL9BUKAGG8/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #9 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/7/japan-potd-8 monthly 0.5 2021-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625638481093-7ZI2U9L720P4XLCDC3Z6/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #8 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/1/xwzveuf2xxuoham0b1zqjcmsr9uzx3 monthly 0.5 2021-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625202597770-GBT0ZIZQO3C1QCVC3JVM/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/7/2/a-good-lens monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625198457863-HSE1H0W7DA3Y9VVY9G1Z/EmptyName+23.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens - Make it stand out ISO 1600 bite, hand held in a gloomy auditorium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625199539273-Z69XJBLXL3FTXHYGE5J3/swimming+85.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens - Make it stand out ISO 3200 at a notoriously gloomy swimming pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625198740589-9E8RE9Z9WB35L9RD8N0E/Football.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens - Make it stand out That super crisp, contrasty snap that is the province of top tier telephoto lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625201497546-ZLV7PGU7WAZOHKY7T4TP/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens - Make it stand out To set the scene. I had walked from home down “Heart Break Hill”, a couple of hundred 40 degree meters to the school sports grounds, then had to go back home quickly, gear in tow, to fix a shoe blow-out (teach me to kick a soccer ball around at my age), return quickly to shoot two games of soccer (at the same time), then on my way back up said hill, I took this hand held snap. Imagine what a not tuckered out photographer, with a solid tripod supported, teleconverter matched lens, in high res mode could do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625200361303-3ZOSCE1YDDKVQZM0ILV7/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - A Good Lens https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/30/japan-potd-6 monthly 0.5 2021-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625034413382-9WHOJAECOB4KZZHDM2YG/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #6 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/30/japan-potd-5 monthly 0.5 2021-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625034277119-AU9GNBSEAB623XP8L7CR/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #5 - Make it stand out Simple elegance of form https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/25/japan-potd-4 monthly 0.5 2021-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1624585583565-TEC87E7H3E44G403KMC8/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/23/r1kpvd2zv6zsyap975bdwjwx27v1h3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1624440997739-T4BU0ST5L4P1VYSNVQHJ/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/23/s95kgvfhdourjw0zm91o8sajh2g4ev monthly 0.5 2021-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1624440951090-9H07XG9SPV0SGHUYJFLZ/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Japan POTD #2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/23/japan-one-image-a-day monthly 0.5 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1624440720391-1WJLHABI5RJCLZY4AKNQ/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Japan. POTD #1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/21/dont-forget-yourself monthly 0.5 2021-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1624232115002-DRUY4DAPYZOWW9ITXBQX/EmptyName+63.jpg Photography Blog - Don't Forget Yourself - Make it stand out Candid snaps are fine, but limiting myself to shots connected to jobs only is not. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/6/lighting-kits-revisited monthly 0.5 2021-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623822147463-FM7CRXU1J30HB4Z5WEM8/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting Kit Revisited - Make it stand out Crappy photo. The black one (3 of) is the super light fold down (I could likely carry 40 of these if needed, they weigh nothing). These are limited to 2m, but hold 4kg or so and the legs can spread flat for maximum stability. The 2.2m middle sized ones (2 of) are quickly becoming my favourites. They take plenty of strain, but fit into my smaller lighting bag and the big one to the right (4 of) is the work horse, 2.6m heavy duty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623822442209-20737MCZNDQV48NWBR5T/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting Kit Revisited - Make it stand out In-situ family snap of the “armoury”. It is hard to believe that all 10 stands, boom arm and 2x 72” brollies came in at about $450au total. The two poles to the left are K-Mart short curtain rails, each extending to 1.5m and joinable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623821796949-OG4LB5RFK42K7TW3FZ8E/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - Lighting Kit Revisited - Make it stand out I picked this monster up recently for a very sweet $58.00au. It’s job is to handle off centre weight like a 72” brolly above the subject. Even at the usual price of $100 or so they are a frikkin bargain. It is hard to tell here, but the thing weighs a ton (near 10kg which feels like a ton when you lug it a ways) and goes 3m+. The central column is as thick as the barrel of my 45mm Oly lens! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/16/mixed-feelings monthly 0.5 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623797191761-BJAHSPVFUB86FAY2NV2G/untitled-4150262.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out All the i mages for this post are from one of the Tokyo files, found while waiting for the system to do it’s thing. Kind of a last hurrah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623796917755-HQM0ZONOSG1A0ZVWZHRE/untitled-4150119.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out Begone foul beast! Well not really, but it will require some stoicism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623796393070-DSH2V24BGMVQ0UIHWW0A/untitled-4150168.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out I feel Lightroom is now aimed at being the pleasing to the eye, fast fix pro-am system, for an assumed to be captured audience, with PS as the tighter, more graphic design oriented control. I will miss it’s relative simplicity and some specific controls (easy right click straightening, nice if limited brush tool and blue channel punch), but on closer inspection there are nasties lurking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623797570495-HAGH4T3BX39D7NV8TBEF/untitled-4150066.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out There is an undeniable quality to LR files, something I felt I had a real handle on. The blue channel saturation trick, making early Olympus files look like Canon ones (a small victory for me), has been supplanted by more pleasing new camera files and a more realistic appreciation of colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623798174897-C60JOB4MH8VNDT7CJ8BU/untitled-4150249.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out Fine for most applications, but the C1 file is noticeably better up close. Not too much to ask? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623795875984-QZLWWBCV8T9ZNZ2DDMG3/untitled-4150054.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623798758513-R0CRUMZJB53HT5RQOM70/JS+Concerts.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out Super sharp 600mm F4, hand held at 1/30th, ISO 1600 anyone? With LR I would have used 1/15th to keep the ISO down. Still possible but not as likely. The advantages of M43 are real as long as other factors do not reduce them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623796225515-7QH962DH736IN73BX889/untitled-4150127.jpg Photography Blog - Mixed Feelings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/6/9/the-power-of-micro-four-thirds monthly 0.5 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623233347933-Q8U71CWTNRPR16K1SBO1/JS+Concerts+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of Micro Four Thirds - Make it stand out A quick test/filler shot, the sort used on the front of yearly reports or programmes etc. Hand held 300 f4 wide open (600mm equivalent), 1/30th sec, ISO 1600, EM1x, processed in Capture 1. Pretty much every part of that sentence was not possible last year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623233546917-JBUW6SZ3NXS6OPPJB82X/JS+Concerts.jpg Photography Blog - The Power Of Micro Four Thirds - Make it stand out Same stats, real life subject (guest performer and an adult so ok to use). Yes she has skin like alabaster. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/5/28/mindsets-of-two-photographers monthly 0.5 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623030607401-K785WYVCSJR2141X0WVF/untitled-3030408.jpg Photography Blog - The Mindset Of Two Different Photographers - Make it stand out Taken three years or so ago, at the beginning of this journey. The bag is now a little faded and worn, one EM5 has been replaced by an EM1 mk2, the other sometimes by an EM10 mk2. The Yongnuo’s have been replaced by a Godox for HSS TTL (the YN’s are in my big lighting kit) and an LED panel. I have dropped the 75-300, third camera and the bigger pouch as excess to real needs. Finally I often swap out the 12-40 for the 8-18 (a wider lens than I have used for a long time). Like an old pair of jeans, Domke bags age well and when worn through real use, serve as visual diary of your travels. The cute note book has gone the way of the Dodo, with a phone upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623031081352-T5TOGFSEYD6Z7VYIK280/untitled-9270221.jpg Photography Blog - The Mindset Of Two Different Photographers - Make it stand out In the right circumstances, I take the 17mm for granted, relying on it’s useful characteristics. In the wrong conditions, I have learned to avoid it for it’s flaws. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/5/27/a-capture-1-longer-term-review monthly 0.5 2021-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1622159487894-20IAJR99PMS7AUZDOVRF/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - A Capture 1 Longer Term Review - Make it stand out Grainless and sharp, this has maxed out the printing process used, with 30% of the file wasted. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/5/26/simplicity monthly 0.5 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621993230753-H1RX97NXHDOG2KOOVWQO/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Simplicity - Make it stand out “One up, two down”. EM5 mk1 14-42 kit lens https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/5/3/meet-joe-black monthly 0.5 2021-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620015032050-2H2CI0ZB7QG9AMJNE89L/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Meet Joe Black https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/5/2/another-ball-more-lessons-learnt monthly 0.5 2021-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619937065180-G1Q90EMB2IGMSQOL1BOM/Year+10+Dinner.jpg Photography Blog - Another Ball, More Lessons Learnt So, insert 2-8 15 year olds and you get the idea except the lights were a lot bigger, rounder and warmer (focus here is on the podium 30 plus metres away, not 3m). Most of the images had those up-lights, bigger on either side for an added “party” feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619936937633-A0XE8CG3NMX7X6F4T11B/Year+10+Dinner+1.jpg Photography Blog - Another Ball, More Lessons Learnt Not as big as these, but closer. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/4/23/brand-of-choice monthly 0.5 2021-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1624235150192-T5S4WIGLKBD07TUQGPNZ/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Brands Of Choice - Make it stand out Powerful, controllable, reliable, replaceable. Perfect. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/21/plan-for-versatility monthly 0.5 2021-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616308903869-ML81WRWE12RK7K74B2ZE/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Plan For Versatility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616308913073-1ZGPTE9WYL7BXGOEL4BC/EmptyName+45.jpg Photography Blog - Plan For Versatility https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/21/the-curious-case-of-the-60-year-old-lens monthly 0.5 2021-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616293437671-I37MJG40R31JR9H6VOIW/EmptyName+40.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616293431265-6NDZMEXCOAUVZMF3QCGZ/EmptyName+41.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616293664678-R7BKD161CXKQ1494U9F8/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616293668955-WK13UMY29CARTV7XBIH6/EmptyName+37.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294094326-MKD2EH0HNZY276RCQNQ8/EmptyName+42.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294093671-9XZ78WG0PO31VYMTYXM6/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616307044864-63V6S1YIOLCQERADUMKZ/untitled-1090103-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294495307-VN2H6LO8CM9NK6E26EIY/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294502513-B58JURR9FL8DZNFALIA6/EmptyName+32.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294618283-UAXTKGA3VJFI7TADJTI5/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294627831-FH31JGWFGZKWHS1A1ME9/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616306223305-CHPIPCI4EYLJMDU3QKPA/EmptyName+35.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1616294739695-GIK80GWL28VA4TDH1U37/EmptyName+33.jpg Photography Blog - The Curious Case Of The 60 Year Old Lens Notice the “cats eye” shaped highlights around the edge? This lens has a mild case of something I first noticed from a Canon 50mm f0.95 rangefinder lens from the same period called “swirly” Bokeh because it looks at odds with the more circular centre. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/16/the-perfect-distance monthly 0.5 2021-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615848198872-68AQK4KK12U9ZLT8HR9N/untitled-010416-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Perfect Distance The main focal point is supported by the whole. If tightened up, it becomes a single statement image (“Intimate Japan”?), but loosened off, it allows for the main subjects to be contrasted with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615848696763-X108B95L1EOT4GXUQ70Z/untitled-9270221-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Perfect Distance With no particular point of connection, the image above only has any strength when seen as a whole, letting your eye wander through it appreciating the patterns formed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/15/a-better-fit monthly 0.5 2021-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615778762933-ZFE5MS3XLO4HMGQ8OKSS/EmptyName+17.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615778827679-77WEIVBOIVB9OC0KY04U/EmptyName+18.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615778826507-3IYAY46CCNEVXTJLLJXC/EmptyName+19.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615778996907-4662PR6BS0WJ3UUGO6IU/EmptyName+20.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615778973534-F7E2VFGLDUYH8DHKOQMC/EmptyName+21.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615779061520-XIQ0DVVK5FJ40GLT0T6D/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615779048435-77ZVX0NMQA2BG8UG86KR/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - A Better Fit https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/14/old-timer monthly 0.5 2021-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702205848-XFOS82YZ9YK4HHT4WUU8/EmptyName+6.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702205181-F2IZBH0EFJPBCRU6PIXS/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702694266-0R6D0BKMYDX1BG6A8IXJ/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702719041-2WBYBMB3V5IXFH0HLH9N/EmptyName+9.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702755715-YEW46ZB06BOS7MDXH89T/EmptyName+10.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702787247-OAPP8PPUK210LY5BM0AK/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702356574-ATAYVA4L458OL3J3DIOY/EmptyName+4.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702367417-Z9WBYEK624ZOR0Y1Q4RW/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702362269-EQU2IX5PB8RLI6J2BDP2/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702369482-KI884P9S13WX56TMXTL4/EmptyName+12.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702640796-Q8ZK4JVFABMM0BA43AZV/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615702932027-8Z5OW7NGYQ6HV7516M4I/EmptyName+8.jpg Photography Blog - Old Timer Slightly out of focus (like many), this image shows pleasantly coherent transition, until highlights are encountered (see above). The colour is gorgeously old school, with the perspective of variety being a good thing. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/13/inspiration monthly 0.5 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615612777907-4V2D4QZR55QO9T8DIDD3/untitled-4222637.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Not really the same, but composed with similar thinking. Front to back depth and elements of colour to hold it together. This image is probably as much “Alex Webb” influenced in style, but not in thought process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615616448876-9SIRMN1HRWHTTIRNA362/untitled-040224.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers No Lemons and no Kremlin and almost the opposite dynamic, but definitely inspired by my image memory. This image was the very first posted on this blog. My wife actually first noticed the similarity in style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615616874487-CPQXA29SIG3TU9VNFB64/_4090488.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers A sewage truck in Osaka, highlighting that beauty and serenity can be found anywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615616644614-C64J1AMNEAZ5L6WIM9VC/untitled-1190190.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Perfecting perfection is also a strong driver for my work. Ever looking at parts of something rather than the whole, I once visited an old car show and stoked with the results, shared some images with the car club. The majority of comments came back along the lines of “great, but where is the rest of the car?”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615697796425-GWC4CCEL6MXJCDLL5852/untitled-1170299.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Unappreciated by the owner, I felt this (with others) could define the essence of the car and the effort put into creating it. The lesson here is know your audience, but stick to your true self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615696693750-HQ7JG1UV098ON9QAVC34/untitled-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers My closest example of the balance between empathy and relevance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615614219264-CJZ69I579KEWAD3X8RD7/_4100178.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers I have nothing of that calibre, but a few that take my head into a similar space. The red lipstick (under processed in this version) allows a flawed image to just hold together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615699740872-EGPR17L7BO4GMACUZJCD/1ds+dec+jan+feb+2011+003-Edit-Edit.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers A gentleness in craft I had not manifested before this. This image pays homage to both gentle, classic tones and negative space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615601837464-3KQRAJE3IHFWNVNO5ART/_1150115.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Many years or trying to capture that elusive gentleness of the early Adams images has led to many, many files I may have otherwise passed over. I struggled to find one I liked enough to bother with here. I am fully aware that the audience for this type of image is generally found in midwest America (possible too long ago), so the influence was/is strong enough to hamper the relevance of my resulting images, but an influence it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615615060653-Q4GW1ORX7S5GP5DL2FX0/untitled-9230083.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers That rare light that defies technical logic, but just works. All it needs is some lime green ;). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615602653660-PIGIX47YEJW3O60KMT87/untitled-28.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Very common in my own mono imaging is the use of negative or black space. It is really handy at the zoo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615614083034-8ESHOM47KWQNK7LSH630/untitled-.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Shape and placement, but without selective colour. The way Borges does it (darkroom bleaching and toning) makes it art. Just removing it from a digital file seems gimmicky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615603367156-T4B6W1YU3RS0QMAT7J7T/IMG_5972.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers An early and technically flawed attempt at “Kenna” style. I wish I had the patience, because I have spent far too long dwelling on the technical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615615165527-Z7MIFRHUWRYHFH835RVD/untitled-9220016-2.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers A bit of a cross-over between old school abstraction with colour and Penti’s natural grittiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615613830890-B6P7XPIAFVTA3YY59OUK/untitled-4222601.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers That Hollywood set, semi-fake light that I find so compelling. This elusive and timeless light followed me one day in Kanazawa Japan (more images below). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695474203-CAJYPYC323ZYP6P53KWV/untitled-4222597.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695228740-GGKDH1R6FIVI92DCNSJR/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695483308-JX8UQ4K3P7416OBOPFH1/untitled-4222720.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615613173478-QGQUZML7S49ONN01UT7H/untitled-140478.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Light and abstraction vs form and function, the early colourists battle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615601525694-X2C6R1OTHRL5XE1E5DVB/_4090501.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Never averse to some depth compression, my longer lenses get a lot of work when travelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615614018908-4N97BLJZXKFW9FWNU4KE/untitled-5250139.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Lots like this, which in cities are so very easy to do, but the Crossing Powell series are so much stronger, especially when you consider the vast technical differences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695574875-9GQZHO50BOVIT0M2YGGG/untitled-120962.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Closer to the same dynamic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615613529925-Z4Y3M8LEENUJRLV9UQIZ/untitled-100712.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Countless images of the empty places people make. These have always been a strong element in my work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615613247223-PIAUGG91XYG930MGYFRR/untitled-4160361.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Rich deep Kodachrome colour with a modern twist. Gruyaert and others of his time were not afraid to embrace the limitations and strengths of their medium. My old EM5’s in particular seem to be tuned into this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695828922-JMX3CJQV0BBRWGKH6LCA/_4110243.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695803552-KF5VMFXVD1BNFDKWX2Z9/_4110285.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695825350-CDV2G6EO02A2MZTKCOQ3/_4120080-2.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695932064-4H187RUL8YW2AR4GY3OI/untitled-040445.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615695943788-2PMSUX85YUL6ZGT5BI3M/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615696102779-SUF7N3FL1EOJW36D2YIW/_4060325.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615614522829-B4MTHRT1GQNNEIH1XUER/untitled-9230091.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Ha! Just kidding, not even close but one day……… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615696845856-R4XWBBXD5K7AS2QZL51L/untitled-040305.jpg Photography Blog - Inspirations And Influencers Nothing about this image works except for the man in the middle, an island in his own spirit. The image does contain elements of Guyaert colour, Abell depth and Meisner theatre, but it otherwise contradicts many of the things that make a truly great image. Still like it though. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/12/cheap-toys monthly 0.5 2021-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615513376100-FS78LLKOQQ5XDWQ2NU8W/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Cheap Toys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615513597431-FSPFXQ95TZ6LGNH9K1Q1/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Cheap Toys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615513391358-QC16NMVR45P2FXTURE2I/EmptyName.jpg Photography Blog - Cheap Toys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615513554658-3EQNTVT095JZ0ZVUFBTT/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Cheap Toys It also came with blue (lost) and orange “correction” domes, but they look to be about twice as dense as the real GF ones, so not much use. Last Ball, I had plans of using the orange one as a hair light, but the flash used played up on the night. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/10/wispq5kalfucb86gcop7lwav6giezc monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615350498448-18DGGWPJX507MKXSZB4Z/EmptyName+43.jpg Photography Blog - Haunted By A Ghost (Gum) Ghost Gum? Not sure, but haunting none the less. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615350754106-IDDLV0JZ1TAVULNP52HQ/EmptyName+44.jpg Photography Blog - Haunted By A Ghost (Gum) Different time and light and it changes ever so slightly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/9/weddings-and-people monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615246494789-F5YUAUACO6OBVN5VSXTP/wedding+60.jpg Photography Blog - Weddings And People Part 1 Preparations, like shoes, dresses and makeup are all part of the day. For the bride, often some of the deepest memories are when her support team swing into action and months of planning come to fruition. Details are important, but so is context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615247367450-64U8UEKS53AF7Y6SHQ2S/wedding+19+2.jpg Photography Blog - Weddings And People Part 1 Bridesmaid, deep on thought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615249696777-8U4R4KMRET5NNH2R6LJM/wedding+101.jpg Photography Blog - Weddings And People Part 1 Candid moments of quiet contemplation are usually easier to capture after an hour or two of blending in. Ideally, the bride should feel you are a part of the process, not an outsider. This image was semi contrived, but with an eye to letting the natural flow of the morning take over. Don’t push against the river, go with it. A photographer can be equally part of the problem or part of the solution, so how you carry yourself can actually help everyone through the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615248143352-AT9EQ5HR7H4IGITQ165K/wedding+79.jpg Photography Blog - Weddings And People Part 1 The father of the bride and friend Joe holding it together admirably. The only person in the room that fully understood both sides of the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615248885262-GJPDFIZ2M4DAUBC3QYGC/wedding+124.jpg Photography Blog - Weddings And People Part 1 A casual moment in the best man’s day. Getting to understand the character of all of the players helps with defining them in images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615249194123-OK95SF5TFK81VTPO6MVG/wedding+119.jpg Photography Blog - Weddings And People Part 1 Generations are defined by events like weddings, so connections between them are important. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/9/a-tail-of-two-dogs monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271870979-LZIQ9VA1P43ZOQAZ2EAQ/_3090040.jpg Photography Blog - A Tail Of Two Dogs Pretty much sums them up. (EM1 mk2 25mm f1.8 at f2) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/9/good-light-lightroom monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271066839-F6VCYT6VQZ1JNQCLM12K/_3080026.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light Lightroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271085737-399WP5M6FUWUTJPBOVHV/EmptyName+36.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light Lightroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271168581-QYMZ4JUZR754FI49XV7J/_3090036.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light Lightroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271179462-UH66EW0BXN8MIRW20U62/EmptyName+38.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light Lightroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271259838-QACM8VPWQMYPY2IPIQSQ/EmptyName+39.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light Lightroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615271249673-LLNTSGUASI8G2Z2KJ3F3/_3090038.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light Lightroom https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/7/a-project-for-the-new-times monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615070320508-J5XLSWU7SKSKL9BRYA3A/untitled-4181213.jpg Photography Blog - A Project For New Times “Sunset Men” The distinctive look of the EM5 files, the open, intrusive naivety of our first trips and the softness of Japan and it’s people pre-COVID may all change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1615154690509-6LQDEK9L5V0N56LN1XFF/untitled-4220420.jpg Photography Blog - A Project For New Times By far the toughest part, I will rely on the editing skills of others at many points of the process. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/6/shooting-for-the-moon monthly 0.5 2021-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614985125060-RH8W905HCR2KTAJDTKNV/EmptyName+29.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon “Bokeh Moon”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614985482765-KDVLD8UFIQD2IPXT5QJQ/EmptyName+25.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614985315240-PC31OM11774LUVT7EOPL/EmptyName+26.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614985577861-J1DPSOQPU6LCJ2RFBDVY/EmptyName+27.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614985506866-S4FRV2EB4RA8E6R0WS2L/EmptyName+28.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614985992660-5CONLRBK05Q7T9JK7F7I/EmptyName+30.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon Hand held HHHR jpeg with 300mm with 1.4 tc (840mm eq). The Teleconverter has really impressed, being used on the 40-150 with little thought at all. On the 300, the performance seems fine also, but to be honest it is too long for most applications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614986169277-N5EQH3VTE7D9EOTT9XWF/EmptyName+31.jpg Photography Blog - Shooting For The Moon Cropped with a little post. Like anything, you get better the more you do it, but I am happy enough with that for my first try, keeping in mind I am hand holding an 800mm+ at 1/125th, (polariser may have helped as the atmosphere is a little wintry). Maybe a night time image next time. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/2/17/the-mathematical-advantages-of-micro-four-thirds monthly 0.5 2021-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614904802954-KKOJNKX4IG1B874K1H9X/_C190099Dog+Park+1.jpg Photography Blog - The Mathematical Advantages Of Micro Four Thirds The same (shallow) depth of field from a 300 f4 M43 as on a full frame camera, but the catch is, this is actually a 600mm in M43. If a full frame 600mm f4 was used, hand holding, snap shooting from the hip and enough depth of field to guarantee focus over the whole head would likely not be possible, not to mention the impracticability of taking it in the first place. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/3/5/is-there-room-for-both-lightroom-and-capture-1 monthly 0.5 2021-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614902428444-74J6B0B8WKS5Z7MUT4E7/_B300012.jpg Photography Blog - Is There Room For Both Lightroom And Capture 1 EM1 mk2 and slow zoom at ISO 3200, in poor light taken as a test shot against a pro Fuji combo and processed with C1. This is fine for most applications and way better than some. This image swayed me away from the Fuji direction, because I and others actually liked this image more! The Em1x is even better, making indoor sports fun again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1614902280042-LLVNSWIO34EZ8FXUGMP6/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160013-3.jpg Photography Blog - Is There Room For Both Lightroom And Capture 1 This image of my friend Kate has a certain “glow” and delicate sharpness to it that LR seems better at. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/2/15/old-and-new-muscles monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613339983824-CNC1U5IQI2S5YTPF10CG/EmptyName+15.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Taken near instantly wide open, the 17mm shows again that rare and often overlooked ability to lend context and form to backgrounds, even when used at it’s widest aperture. A lens with a mixed review history, it is becoming a well loved classic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613340655712-N4FGMB5F4J3GTFTPITPZ/EmptyName+14.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Also of note is C1’s recovery of a poorly exposed grab shot. I can forget where some of these files start, accepting their otherwise fine nature from processing onwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613337751414-S11FQN3ZH0OKSQQYW473/EmptyName+5.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles The combination rarely misses (but does more than the later cameras). When there are misses, the lenses long throw Bokeh has the ability to hide many focus errors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613342549157-BM3YOB3YI0221FKSWODV/EmptyName+16.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Sharp enough? This is technically the weakest combination I can put together for this type of close scrutiny (17mm wide open, oldest camera). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613337978294-JY9CPSKUVV4JBE1PB77E/EmptyName+2.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Stopped down a little, sharpness is sublime and that expanded Bokeh effect is even stronger. This 17 and the matching 45 are both warm toned compared to the 1.2 versions, which is fine, but I generally drop it back a little. Warmth has the effect of visually un-sharpening an image, even making it look muddy if too strong, so cooling off the tones (and adding blue channel saturation in Lightroom’s Camera Calibration option), tends to increase visual snap, even though the actual sharpness stays unchanged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613338322374-HSAKP4C9U8UAPXQRQMSJ/EmptyName+3.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613338949229-ID6C3MT12Q3VCV43CKT5/EmptyName+11.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles The 45mm has the opposite Bokeh effect producing pleasantly soft backgrounds wide open, balanced with high sharpness. This image, out of consideration to my wife after sticking the camera in her face, has been de-clarified slightly, but still shows high detail retention at F1.8. By mistake I used ISO 800, but Capture 1 treats that like ISO 2-400 in Lightroom. At lower ISO’s they are similar, maybe the Lightroom file is slightly “nicer”, but at higher ISO’s or if recovering under exposed parts of an image, C1 is the only real choice. I am starting to see Lightroom’s treatment of M43 (and Fuji) as the “kiddies” version and C1 the mature one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613339179865-26KT7X4RCK67PN7Y20MT/EmptyName+13.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Pixel level with C1, no added noise reduction, after raising the shadows slightly and with automatic lens corrections added (something Lightroom does not provide for many brands). Where is the noise? It is no exaggeration to say C1 makes me feel like I have “upgraded” to a larger sensor, while allowing me to enjoy all of the benefits of a smaller one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613341723764-BMQAGNR195HZCY2DS14P/EmptyName+1.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Images like this one above taken with the EM5, have very natural tones and great highlight roll-off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613342476084-W0H9KKRHDGQN83BFBDCW/EmptyName+7.jpg Photography Blog - Old And New Muscles Gorgeous, natural tones with a film-like colour palette. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/1/28/f3pk4erri7usytan6awbku60xrgop8 monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612301840548-1ACQ1EA8QL36PMQ3ZTTV/C1RAW+3.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison This image was shot deliberately under by about 1.5 stops. The ISO is 1600, so my expectations of considerable noise and reduced clarity on an M43 sensor are realistically high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303527547-VKBVIGO7MEWLDEYLUBOG/C1rRawlast.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303534030-JKFICVHC8M3NUJWXQCGX/C1jpeglast.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303648166-LDHOBUR6MVRLKOD36WMY/LR+Raw-2030073.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303678412-OZMFH8YLXM4OWKK455CK/LR+jp-2030073.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612302641931-DSV1K8W0P3EKDFQ46L8B/C1raw+9.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612302642122-IT0VXABZAJHF3Z2NDUU5/_2030073.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303735496-UBVDC7XPUYDVCGWFF7EP/C1RAW+5.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison Another file about 1 stop under. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303831025-KO1U63RRVWZX8VN52AOI/C1RAW+7.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303848958-9DGKVC2FN0TBH662X70K/_2030075.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612303859216-V0B8DTKVW84HUDPWIY57/C1jpeg+2.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612304139714-R0ULRDIKCK6AHAH6VWLH/C1jpeglast+1.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612304136383-0A87KT3WIJYE2VY3UCL6/LR+jp-2030075.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612304229114-UUNIPGVV4DLVSP4BGPQB/C1jpeg+4.jpg Photography Blog - Capture 1 vs Lightroom High ISO Comparison https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/1/28/sharpness-and-perceptions monthly 0.5 2021-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611797496604-43JNGUCCF4X9968M66VX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Sharpness And Perceptions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611798976625-V66WWK8DIJ57SH2SVX3P/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Sharpness And Perceptions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611799037372-M1IDRMJW1BUH81Z02XEZ/untitled-1040272.jpg Photography Blog - Sharpness And Perceptions https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/1/14/back-in-the-saddle monthly 0.5 2021-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610589865362-HYENQO5GFR16HI054URY/P1140241.jpg Photography Blog - Back In The Saddle A 50% crop from an EM10 mk2 image, this 300mm lens is a winner and so is Capture 1 used to process the file. This is relatively heavily processed, but I got there easily and cleanly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610590294501-B4DLZBN5FC0XWX32J3R2/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Back In The Saddle The original. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/1/6/the-un-opinionated-lens monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609894850713-ALQDG6J09ZQ4VS78OBEC/untitled-3100007-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Un-opinionated Lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609894912478-61RKK5F2V20GFB3ZS69J/untitled-7150103.jpg Photography Blog - The Un-opinionated Lens https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2021/1/4/the-year-of-the-ox monthly 0.5 2021-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609723075320-GHFGHYGE4WIGG7494CHY/_1010059.jpg Photography Blog - The Year Of The OX AND Realistic Expectations A pleasant enough shot, using a 24” gridded and baffled soft box, 8x36 soft box rim light and a reflector for fill. Easy enough in a controlled environment, but I need to take this show on the road and improve it! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/26/thinking-about-lights monthly 0.5 2020-12-27 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/22/purchases-good-and-bad monthly 0.5 2021-01-10 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/10/7/professionalism monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1605957979833-MOZ57PYM595J5YSKSZT3/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Professionalism Simple, small, familiar gear, practiced technique and something different (colour and square). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/20/flash-kits-and-being-organised monthly 0.5 2021-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608940073210-J8S01MPXTW7J6EGKDK8R/PC260189lighting.jpg Photography Blog - Flash Kits Organised Missing from the image are some home made gels (plastic folders cut to size), and a spare battery for the 860 and the freshly ordered 20” 5-in-1.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608940196752-K5OG064ZH6AVN3NQ34NT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Flash Kits Organised Not pictured are a second LED (not arrived yet), a gold brolly (forgot), 12x5’ diffusion cloth and stand, tools, tape etc and the little kit bag it fits in. The tent pegs at the bottom replace duct tape to hold down the stands on grass. All pictures shot with a mix of tungsten artificial and window light! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608940378630-MKSNUASJDIVUVN6O7K4R/PC260201lighting.jpg Photography Blog - Flash Kits Organised Not pictured, a second LED (and maybe many more), several lighting mods (need a whole other photo), two more heavy and two regular light stands, a backdrop cross-bar and 3 backdrops, the big bag it fits in and various tools, clamps, batteries etc. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/20/the-olympus-hump monthly 0.5 2020-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608594808703-SV7BJ0AZDUXQ0MUFZMWP/_B300012.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608594806785-65BX9S5OQ0AWQ6E3NYMI/DSCF2040-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608595259064-OISY4T2PI3K1APAWF6HZ/_C190076Dog+Park.jpg Photography Blog - The Olympus "Hump" Mother and Baby Tawny Frog Mouth (the habit is to add “Owl”, but apparently they are not). This is the result of a new lens and processing path, and a little to do with camera and I feel is an unlikely shot for me to pull off only a month ago. The shadow and highlight recovery are excellent, noise well controlled (not mushy) and high, natural sharpness a given. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/20/capture-one-em1x-happy-times monthly 0.5 2020-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608442456749-8OWLLPY3HPAH8EL2P0JH/_C190099Dog+Park+1.jpg Photography Blog - Capture One + EM1x = Happy Times This is Sid (as you can see). This image was taken “on the fly” with my EM1x and 300 f4, while trying to get a pair of Tawny Frogmouth’s* with their eyes open down at the local dog park. This is tough as staying dead still and blending in is their main skill. It is an exercise of grey on grey until bright yellow eyes appear. Sid on the other hand is just a great, relaxed guy. He is a Greyhound-Alsatian cross, originally bred as a companion dog, but his matched companion was too rough on him. * like an Owl, but not actually one. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/17/the-ongoing-problem-of-daylight-fill monthly 0.5 2021-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608179090192-4NUECQKDKD4ULJG5OFYV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Ongoing Problem Of Daylight Fill. Not a great example, but cute none the less. This image above needed 1/1000 at ISO 100 for an f2 aperture i.e. shallow depth of field. Tricky if not impossible for many flash set-ups. The contrast range is at the extreme end of fixable, so LED’s could help bring out that left hand eye. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/16/reviews-why-they-suck monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608117320838-F5LBI0G05CI2ZRLWJKX3/_C040322.jpg Photography Blog - Reviews, Why They Suck. I have no idea where I took this, but meta data can provide when what and how. Still like it even if it was a mistake. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/16/some-thoughts-on-capture-1-after-100-images monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608115088329-3F25IHFVQB5DYTVFFT9Y/untitled+shoot-260094+1.jpg Photography Blog - Some Thoughts On Capture 1 After 100 Images. I have so far found the wealth of easy to apply options mind blowing. It really is like Lightroom with skates on. The image above responded to C1 with a better, cleaner base file, showing me what it wanted (some clarity around the eyes). This is especially evident in under exposed files. I honestly cannot remember the last time I was this excited about a foundation function of photography since (searching memory banks…), maybe the first time a saw a startlingly clear file from an EM5 compared to my earlier Canon “smooth and soft” images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608114771874-443R29RCRVDWHVTDQMWG/untitled+shoot-260094.jpg Photography Blog - Some Thoughts On Capture 1 After 100 Images. The same file developed in Lightroom a few weeks ago. Nice enough, but I can already feel I am responding differently to my files. Notice the way the Bokeh is rendered more smoothly around the books in the background. Nothing was done specifically to either file here, only localised clarity “brushing” over the eye and lightening globally. The limited options in Lightroom’s tools had not bothered me before, but the potential and logical application in C1 is eye opening. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/16/quick-hhhr-test monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608076778042-34VBZ13SAXL01K2UKGAE/_C150001HHHR+Raw.jpg Photography Blog - Quick HHHR test Hand Held High Res. ISO 400 1/20th F4 300mm (!) lens. Raw, no extra processing from C1. This arrangement was about 20 feet away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608076852212-02W894TA3ALRBIX0J4VD/_C150001HHHR+Raw+1.jpg Photography Blog - Quick HHHR test Closer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608076946628-O7BGIAH34ROHC6LBNBAH/_C150001HHHR+jpg+crop.jpg Photography Blog - Quick HHHR test And closer until pixels are showing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608077132114-SUWGCLXXX5DLDTP3OE01/_C150003HHHR+jpg+crop.jpg Photography Blog - Quick HHHR test A different JPEG shot, ISO 1600 1/90th. Basically no noise!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1608080260533-63ZTV8TIAU9A97WO3GZA/_C150001HHHR+jpg+crop+1.jpg Photography Blog - Quick HHHR test With some light processing to the RAW. Loving C1! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/3/gear-retrospective monthly 0.5 2021-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607670647340-52EC3KVRC6LTHFGHO0NC/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Gear Retrospective Or An "In The Bag" Excuse the hurried images, not my best work. The Front Row including the new EM1x. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607670852890-8Q8X49KXIB7LU0B5EBVV/_C110016.jpg Photography Blog - Gear Retrospective Or An "In The Bag" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607671827023-XELPMEJ167PQ0N4MA7H2/PC110019.jpg Photography Blog - Gear Retrospective Or An "In The Bag" The front two are still useful, the rear ones a little “twitchy” and the Pen, a street favourite as no-one takes it seriously, is hardly used (in comparison). The middle one is the most trustworthy, but lost a strap lug, surviving a 3 foot fall! The original silver one is on my 60” Gordie strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607673771334-MGOYEBQUFCGUQVDYOCYP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Gear Retrospective Or An "In The Bag" Notice the lack of original hoods. Cheap ebay metal ones are way better and way cheaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607673847026-E0GKFUTAVEWX3I1JSSXG/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Gear Retrospective Or An "In The Bag" Oh look, two has turned into three and a super tele! Only one ringer hood here, which is sometimes used inside the collapsible one for handling convenience and internal reinforcement for the original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607674361602-9H2AM0B5AUU8RN04NGAF/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Gear Retrospective Or An "In The Bag" More cheapo hoods. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/11/em1x-angst-solved-by-capture-one-bliss monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607645112091-FSGEUWDZQMRB8F1J4SZE/_C100018.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Angst Solved By Capture 1 Bliss? Elusive little bugger, the EM1x at it’s best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607645214559-RUACCULY62W6B9GZLAQ0/_C100018+1.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Angst Solved By Capture 1 Bliss? Basic import with a layer (brush) of some more clarity and some global shadow work. This is beyond print sharpening needs and over-done (trying to find the file again to re-work it :) ), but it’s a finer rendering regardless. From a slightly underexposed ISO 400 RAW file, no noise at all with no noise reduction used. Wow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607647161801-WFP3H6BKGNSCDMT5254N/_C100004.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Angst Solved By Capture 1 Bliss? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607649319454-1R7JNLASI9BVX9FQ8FS1/_C080567.jpg Photography Blog - EM1x Angst Solved By Capture 1 Bliss? A cleaner and more natural version than the Lightroom one. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/12/9/olympus-till-i-die-wellmostly monthly 0.5 2020-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1607564185763-KBJKJ0DLEGE462LJFVH7/Kate+Croft-1010001.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Till I Die! 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(well...mostly) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/30/balance-and-prediction monthly 0.5 2020-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606685578616-RYO4V8LLK0M6ZWC0HZCF/_B270140.jpg Photography Blog - Balance and Predictions ISO 800 and 75mm f1.8. “Beige” light and flat surroundings come up fine at this viewing distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606685677759-XFPDVY5ETT742V34ABX8/_B270140-2.jpg Photography Blog - Balance and Predictions Closer inspection is mushy and lacking detail, but does that matter to anyone but me? Too picky? In these days of clean ISO 3200, maybe I can do better or would the exercise just end in an expensive mathematical impasse. 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Maybe the answer to my low light woes lies in the jpeg processing from Olympus. Basically what I would have used with Fuji. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606718466857-OHIUPFR4DEWO27KLDITJ/_B300013-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Balance and Predictions And a closer look, clean and sharp. I should have tried the firmware 3.0 jpegs before I got too excited about new horizons. What an afternoon! This would print at 12x16'“ cleanly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/25/just-use-it monthly 0.5 2020-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606304125287-UXSQIK4QKGG0ULGH5D5R/_B250070.jpg Photography Blog - Just Use It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606303092837-8GCE941EGDT56W17AHFT/_B250115.jpg Photography Blog - Just Use It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606303587012-2SRFST4TWQB4J62M41EM/_B250196.jpg Photography Blog - Just Use It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606303539712-521JBG9VCFM3GVSN038V/_B250196-2.jpg Photography Blog - Just Use It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606303819004-C1X27XODDRZW78HHOJZQ/_B250040.jpg Photography Blog - Just Use It! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/25/the-enigma-that-is-the-40-150-pro monthly 0.5 2020-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606254889644-SEO2JNZBNSO63F7L9WBX/_B170260.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606254886912-PQXQ9ED3OLJIJ15PJPC0/_B170358.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606255117304-LJA048QTSO2WVONYB208/_B170355.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606259075344-3NP5MD2AUI87HXWOBTZX/_B170355-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606255577215-J30AQG4OUG806KMCKYQA/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro At pixel level (medium format thumbnail?). Still sharp at a high ISO wide open and at 150mm and very clean at normal sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606256683215-0DYJUR69WMH7N02SLMSF/_B230004.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro Again wide open at 150mm and almost pixel level (400%+). The subject is a chimney two houses down the road. Contrasty and sharp enough to max out 13x19” print’s resolution and a good distance for sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258153678-I2ZZB1R959ZQ04YV6F7A/_B250001.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258080057-GQOYQF22OQ0U0WS4WFT3/_B250001-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258086172-9MBHWX2RMJ4M47BXFYU9/_B250008.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258329214-NRNEHQZJD1J6H7VV6DK9/_B250003.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258329728-51TWQM4ID0RXKZP30AFV/_B250006.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258911471-ZJ7DSGB5LH707M6M38HR/_B250003-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606258767213-3K4HGXY085OJJFDXL74L/_B250006-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Enigma That Is the 40-150 Pro https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/15/life-and-death monthly 0.5 2020-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1605439505528-FRRCX2GTGJU6SN73LJRN/untitled+shoot-130045.jpg Photography Blog - Cycles A few days later, this little one was host to a myriad of other creatures only born because of it’s death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606253313726-GQBFR92SZ5MDWZ7XELCS/untitled-2060023.jpg Photography Blog - Cycles I have always been drawn to this cycle, aware of it or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606253742192-TYB54LVV4QLEKC3CGHAR/untitled-2060003.jpg Photography Blog - Cycles This also takes the form of growth triumphing, but as part of the cycle of decay for something else https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/16/things-are-starting-to-hum monthly 0.5 2020-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1605502661848-GDKZ03LDH4XU1QSYK5ZR/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160012.jpg Photography Blog - Things Are Starting To Hum Kate deserved the services of my personal camera, the Pen F and the proven 75mm at f1.8, both specialist at portraiture. One camera and lens, one subject, nothing else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1605504135553-1GVL9B1MKAWRM5DVB6J5/Kate+Stokes+Portrait-160011.jpg Photography Blog - Things Are Starting To Hum The other image that made my cut. In studio terms this is “split lighting” , meaning the face is 50/50 light and shadow. The image above is “short” side lighting, meaning the light is on the side of the face facing away from the camera. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/11/the-perfect-camera-bag monthly 0.5 2020-11-12 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/11/9/old-friend-revisited monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604882124653-ANJJEMEH6DPZHGDRRZES/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. At 75mm I have four lens choices, almost indistinguishable in sharpness. Well done Olympus. Looking there is pointless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604880210778-EJ1MS31UKZLFVKO6LSR5/untitled-5180119.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. The ability to stand off and separate subjects is core to it’s application. Bokeh is usually pleasant with occasional ni-sen or “cross-eyed” look, but reliable enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604880428122-22O9WQ6T5Y9MUAATJ9QP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. on closer inspection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604880554117-8Q5DRT7JM59A178PIORX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. A JPEG from the almost too sharp Pen F at F8. Recovery of highlights is easier with this lens than some others I own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604880723014-DZU0E406RTMRRQCM06O4/untitled-7050045.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. The contrast, or more likely micro contrast of the lens allows for many genuine keepers where other lenses may lose the ability to impart impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604880939025-F39JYDUURNB3LW8R9IL2/untitled-41.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. Seriously, I live with goofballs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604881100581-PFWTV3VO54XJ0QNRTKD5/untitled-2080010.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friend Revisited. A lens that will produce this type of pleasant and beautiful image in any circumstance is a blessing. Comparing it to too many other lenses, in far too many and different circumstances, really is a recipe for unsettled dissatisfaction. Take it for what it offers and move on. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/10/30/getting-to-know-new-dogs monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041058291-D225ERFLSL1OPJXWBSU9/untitled+shoot-260011.jpg Photography Blog - Getting to Know New Dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041054573-64XN7OQZ8YV339CNT5TC/untitled+shoot-260053.jpg Photography Blog - Getting to Know New Dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041073797-2E8TB7LLF2RJOVPOQGK0/untitled+shoot-260065.jpg Photography Blog - Getting to Know New Dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041550558-G5Q8XP6SFM7WDG3RCOI4/untitled+shoot-260090.jpg Photography Blog - Getting to Know New Dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041572806-IC55KADME66F5BIOIYWW/untitled+shoot-260096.jpg Photography Blog - Getting to Know New Dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041568948-IGSYU6BMGNSC8YP7E0N1/untitled+shoot-260094.jpg Photography Blog - Getting to Know New Dogs https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/10/27/the-further-adventures-of-flashman-stocktake monthly 0.5 2020-11-11 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/10/26/a-camera-in-the-hand monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604878501734-TR15WT7641WNMHLB7A2U/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Camera in the Hand... It is also good sometimes to remind yourself where you have come from and how you got there. EM5 mk1, 17mm F1.8 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/10/15/moving-forward-retro-style monthly 0.5 2020-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603007308980-ME4O47G1GPAEXU8DE3VC/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Moving Forward, Retro Style Not as easy to achieve with a big, serious looking camera and lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/10/5/the-keeper-of-records monthly 0.5 2020-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601861569601-I58TKNKX5UJK0VUCB8WA/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Keeper of Records An image of my mother when young (she died recently at 80 years). From her perspective, the dog, long gone now, would have been the focus of her memories kept safe in an image, and maybe also the time and place. For me it was the first time I had seen the image, produced for the funeral. My grandfather was a chemist and avid photographer from the 1930’s on, which makes my family luckier than most I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601861921516-AE1MUOSF1FDH726MG26X/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Keeper of Records Maybe the lunacy is just too much to deal with? Lucy (left) has no puppy images, being a rescue, Daisy has some, but not heaps and precious few printed. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/7/21/more-thinking-on-my-camera-future monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601425072113-Y544NTINXSLTPQVPFXRW/untitled+shoot-9280008.jpg Photography Blog - More Pondering's On My Camera Future An interlude image. This year has been one of upheaval and change. This Dogwood had never flowered before. Just one of the good changes that have come forward this year. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/1/27/how-to-be-a-content-micro-four-thirds-user-part-2 monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601423129199-LXHWJSPCM8MSF5PD8FC2/untitled+shoot-9280025-2.jpg Photography Blog - How To Be A Content Micro Four Thirds User Part 2 EM10 mk2, hand held with a wide open 12-40, cropped from the original (below) and down sized for the web. Good enough for a large wall print, probably exceeding print resolution, which is surely the most it will ever be needed for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601423801524-KY0MQFKE7COE3FB1XTM0/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - How To Be A Content Micro Four Thirds User Part 2 Mistakenly taken as a 2-3mp image. Every droplet is sharp and clear. The files were still good enough for me to decide about the lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601423174934-QSWCXONFZKPRW0U53R4J/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - How To Be A Content Micro Four Thirds User Part 2 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/9/29/building-a-portable-studio-flash-kit monthly 0.5 2020-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604049941096-2IZS1RGPMXPCK3LA1YXC/untitled+shoot-9300002.jpg Photography Blog - Building a Portable Studio Flash Kit This set-up can be used either as an efficient shoot through, or less efficient, but slightly softer reflector (as shown). You can use a dedicated controller, a second or third flash as controller or an on-camera flash for fill/catch light and to fire the unit as a slave, which is fiddly as you need to go to the flash for changes, but if you are organised, no big deal (and you can change aperture or ISO at the camera end in stead). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604050005241-HUE83VQRH1OX9L694PI1/untitled+shoot-9300003.jpg Photography Blog - Building a Portable Studio Flash Kit The S-clamp or Bowens clamp, allows for quick flash removal, a stronger hold, safe battery changes and rotation of the flash body to better “see” the triggering controller. Each unit has stickers marking it’s group, so I can see without going to the flash and the black hair band is for securing the flagging foams. The Bowens clamps also open up a few more modifiers, than an umbrella only clamp. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/9/29/my-basics-for-using-flash monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601363669659-BUA0NF4BCJDYW1Z9Y0AM/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - My Basics For Using Flash No flash used, just enjoying a great spring. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/9/9/adventures-in-flash-photography-or-building-a-flash-kit-quickly monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601424620222-1MXLJ7L9XB359TYSC92F/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Adventures In Flash Photography (or building a flash kit-quickly) Token pretty photo, no flash used. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/9/28/tooling-around-in-the-garden-with-my-new-crush-or-get-a-grip monthly 0.5 2020-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601278814920-51YY3IOOR964M2U4VOQX/untitled+shoot-9280007-2.jpg Photography Blog - Tooling Around In The Garden With My New Crush (or get a grip) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601278821395-R32X4BYCOZL7VKVOJC2Q/untitled+shoot-9280009-2.jpg Photography Blog - Tooling Around In The Garden With My New Crush (or get a grip) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601278832934-8RPPFZDMQ1JCYFD919WQ/untitled+shoot-9280011-2.jpg Photography Blog - Tooling Around In The Garden With My New Crush (or get a grip) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601279116416-VXEM17I8XVVJN366CGQQ/untitled+shoot-9280001-2.jpg Photography Blog - Tooling Around In The Garden With My New Crush (or get a grip) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601279120569-2KLL2LRIJHIM2Z6BDQJV/untitled+shoot-9280006-2.jpg Photography Blog - Tooling Around In The Garden With My New Crush (or get a grip) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601279324920-GAUTCW697MM1V8OT9GM6/untitled+shoot-9280006.jpg Photography Blog - Tooling Around In The Garden With My New Crush (or get a grip) The grip supported kit clearly offers better Bokeh! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/9/28/paths-for-the-future monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601274684574-GAQAUZOV7ZQJLR6G2RPC/untitled-70.jpg Photography Blog - Paths For The Future Cropped from a 20mp image file, taken with a mid range zoom. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/9/25/sufficiency-and-the-future monthly 0.5 2020-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601017914163-XOELDELUMINNIQYRZ9ZE/shop-9180036.jpg Photography Blog - Sufficiency and the Future Easily enough taken with an EM10 mk2 and 12-40 lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601017997660-36J1XKZUG5OM9QKXGIPX/shop-9180036-2.jpg Photography Blog - Sufficiency and the Future Outside of “fear” distance with a 40mm lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/8/22/sport-and-where-to-go-next monthly 0.5 2020-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1598055694116-58V9SD0IGKV9IW9TKBGJ/_8191421-2.jpg Photography Blog - Sport And Where To Go Next A crop 50% from the 75-300 at F8 and 190mm, ISO 800 with the EM1 mk2 (original firmware). This was a sequence of about 5 images ending in a solid collision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1598056035294-D5DQ5RDXR5CDN6D4L2HP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Sport And Where To Go Next Another tight drop. This was a sequence of 10 images, all sharp (same stats as above), but the best three, where contact was made images had the student’s faces in. Shame about the messy background, but I found if a I stood in one spot, I could cover three grounds at once, taking what I could get. 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The colour is dulled, the look heavy and dark and the angle, a very self conscious shot from behind the subject. The trip took place during a moody, wet spring, which did also affect my perceptions, so on the whole, this was me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1594605796936-69TOK78L9ZH1ZGSMHPTN/untitled-4220210.jpg Photography Blog - Journey's End A few trips later, more self confident and of the sensor in the camera, I pushed harder, enjoying the warmth and depth of the files. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/7/4/full-frame-jitters monthly 0.5 2020-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1593825218194-8VCK7045PN3LHFB6JI1E/untitled-5190224.jpg Photography Blog - Full Frame Jitters (As Usual). Shot wide open at f1.8 on my 75mm. Any longer (an actual 150mm) or with a wider aperture and the focal point would be pretty twitchy. Thinner depth of field is often only useful for exaggerated Bokeh effect, not practical subject coverage. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/6/29/the-future monthly 0.5 2020-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1593415582729-453JOLS1FDWXBHHU3E8Y/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Future I cannot show the school images, but here is a new discovery that should enlarge to half door size. 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You can emphasise one primary subject, but also include other, less obvious ones. You can tell story in layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591313001508-Q8N4BBB6KU9EUAF6DKID/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles The geometry of the space and the light were the primary drivers for this image. A tighter composition would have emphasised one or two people, but lost the feel of the overall image and spoilt the balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591313640431-9G01611YSP0ZBP9XEM3W/untitled-310064.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles “Thomas and Friend”. This one could have been taken either way, with the TV sharp and Thomas (true) softer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591313118907-A68M55BVYPNB70CGNBRH/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles Also good for longer range street shooting. It has the ability to include, but also to control depth of field better or just differently to the 17mm. The Bokeh effect is more pronounced than the 17mm and the close focus better, so the two are a useful, quite different pairing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591313291463-PRUS54AMZNISOZRI1YAP/untitled-1180408.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles So small and discreet, this little gem rarely gets noticed (or taken seriously). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591315242946-IOPDMHGMYIEEXEXGME6R/untitled-1230378.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles Another easy candid. The working distance is ideal for this type of grab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591313076121-W5F3BJR3DHVA1MMPVMRY/untitled-040224.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles This is one of those lenses that allows you to think in terms of Bokeh. It seems to help create it’s own compositions. This was taken sitting on a bed in a Tokyo Hotel room and the image just jumped out at me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591315919750-4Y6PL9PYWE9N1AJSI1GZ/untitled-4120039.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles For official portrait jobs, this is the first lens picked. It is the core of the idea, guiding me to change (longer or shorter) as needed. I really like how it reminds me to include some context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591317937223-OU7VIWW7HWL37NDCZXYZ/untitled-4120039-5.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles Super sharp detail is not always the models friend. This lens can offer high detail, but in a friendly manner, pleasing to the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591316023642-JNJF0SCOO7KAOM99A0WI/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles A quick grab in near darkness. The tightness of the focal length forces either perfect or more creative compositions, often compositions unseen by my eye until I look through the lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591317233380-KH7V0KHSKMV1R2JXZWPU/untitled-9300120-2.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles Tokyo Fish Markets are a tight space and you have to be quick, but there is enough room (just) for the candid reach of the 75mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591315628225-EXP2XEFDNP5NBSPB1Q8N/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles A good working distance and ideal separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591316893960-COKMY20F9W1OQ9AQZOXK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles Sublimely sharp, every stitch on this Kimono can be seen in detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591312889915-OJZI40SB2D5LRVGWZXOV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles The working distance can be a terrific boon for candid street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591319383033-RSMCSXWZYK15166A6MM5/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591319768529-T1PFO799DN98VXLA8JG9/untitled-210155.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591319928115-Z6YMC42SIXC03JYSN0FI/untitled-4230379.jpg Photography Blog - Four Portrait Lenses And Four Styles Unlike the 17mm that tends to disguise focus plane differences, the 12-40 (and 25) tend to exaggerate them. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/5/21/moving-away-from-hard-sharp monthly 0.5 2020-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590024674056-M1B02XHQYD50MB5FILDD/untitled-5200047.jpg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp The 12-40. Just pleasing to the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590026288199-VFKMN5BTK5F7FI7Y88XT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp An image that would benefit little from more micro detail. 75-300 at 300, 50% crop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590025960201-6M0IS3W6SR2PME9590A4/untitled-2-6.jpg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590025960835-PU0OVEDAX20MVKUFN8NY/untitled-2-10.jpg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590026123579-M4GBLDECFKGBG4ALASJQ/untitled-2-9.jpg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590027017020-X211LUBT0HE8JFNEDWWC/resistance.jpg-5100111.jpg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp Shot straight into the sun with the 40-150 kit. Never fails to surprise, although I have never had a lens so flimsy I am already assuming it will be replaced in a year or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590025581227-7BL40MVXZXBSGVV7RLY2/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Moving Away From "Hard" Sharp More than enough macro for a standard lens even if the depth of field is soo shallow you can hardly see a point of focus. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/5/21/a-deeper-problem-explored monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590016023427-Y4ACZLLQLK34FT5NBK5R/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Deeper Problem Explored In my relatively short photographic life, an image like this has gone from a feat of technical and situational success, to a simple hand held snap shot with minimal processing and even less meaning. The days of Michael Kenna being the one true master of the moody mono image are over. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/5/15/touchy-shutter-magic monthly 0.5 2020-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1589520847273-EVY00ECL7WDPLG2RH07T/resistance.jpg-5120132.jpg Photography Blog - Touchy Shutter Magic https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/5/15/limited-opportunity monthly 0.5 2020-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1589520628644-7UF8PBATERA1DIPM97G6/resistance.jpg-5100040.jpg Photography Blog - Limited Opportunity EM1 mk2 40-150 (kit) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/25/dwu4o8hpkswer4bk6hxbmb7280jogt monthly 0.5 2020-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1585096462409-1Z742FNL7WUYYIZMGBZK/untitled-4222415-2.jpg Photography Blog - Comparisons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1585096456354-RZNIVT4QGGE1D8RP4F8V/untitled-4222415.jpg Photography Blog - Comparisons https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/25/7yl5jjei7zei9gaflnccwp1cx848x4 monthly 0.5 2020-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1585094448714-4LLWMHR6R7WKM81BD1DF/untitled-3220615.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #87 Summer Gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1585094455095-C7JDDPF0BOP65WVELL0K/untitled-3220616-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #87 Summer Gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1585094451391-7A6Z0V1HJT9K9QON6X9V/untitled-3220598-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #87 Summer Gone https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/19/revelation monthly 0.5 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584591168410-62G5UWAZUZ8WRJY0QVCB/untitled-5240081.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations Effectively a mono tonal image, blue instantly conjures up thoughts or early mornings, deep shade and cold. In actual fact this was a warm morning, but it was early and in the shade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584593354636-ZDZOT1R6A3RFJB2UVMNP/untitled-100712.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584593385939-Z84EJY5G6W97T5ISGGF9/untitled-100712-2.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584593387574-1IXM3DVUQ3O4A9V3ZA3K/untitled-100836.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584593370684-C5784M32VYUI5XB8X4NU/untitled-100836-2.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584593411073-AX9HEFRP40CW9HKBA1V8/untitled-100857-2.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584593417291-UN6JGNIO6KW80TY4SXDL/untitled-100857.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584668873551-S6RTPVX06BJZ81MMEKGB/untitled-100836-3.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584668851166-5QO7YO7NOADMAI7XWGSH/untitled-100836-4.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584668871100-XAALM7REP8N1I1YLE76W/untitled-100836-5.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584668887200-L10C9PXOZR28J32TFADC/untitled-100836-6.jpg Photography Blog - Revelations https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/18/my-lens-options-for-black-and-white-zooms monthly 0.5 2020-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584487276043-03FZF3Z2N0Z0JNXZKD4K/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black And White (Zooms) Just nice, as usual. Good black and white candidate? Will I be able to avoid the call of colour? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584487998349-UDG1URZU8E1YQTRRX8BQ/untitled-3240728.jpg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black And White (Zooms) Prone to slightly nervous Bokeh, this lens is superb if used within it’s strength envelope. Urgh, more freakin’ colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584489646054-0PFYLMTVUBMJEG1FAMQS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black And White (Zooms) With stunning light and ample subject matter I asked myself “what more do you really need” shooting a long series with the one”el-cheap-o” lens. The some of the light in this image was almost unbearable bright to the eye. The little lens controlled it well, saving me from myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584489013419-BU8BQWP2BC2CA7UKNWAX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black And White (Zooms) Glowashious! This lens does this time and again. I can honestly say, processing the files from this combination of lens and subject matter is a total no brainer. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/17/lenses-for-black-and-white monthly 0.5 2020-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584435432441-E46QUWSHX53A45XYVSP9/untitled-1010145.jpg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black and White (Primes) Not strong on shiny, but good on tone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584436341730-A0IA9DBWT0ZTDTDPQXSR/_4260162.jpg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black and White (Primes) Lots of abstract miss-cues work with lenses like this as they render out of focus areas smoothly and add brilliance to blurred colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584436711865-EI78583N2P7SVGQKM36Q/untitled-4210421.jpg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black and White (Primes) These harmonious characteristics I hope will make the 45mm the work horse of the pack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584485632682-B60K66M03DDAD2KDFNW6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - My Lens Options For Black and White (Primes) Even though it provides a decent candid working distance, you still need to be a little careful. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/17/why-not-colour monthly 0.5 2020-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584403184163-4H1O7V2FQYT5LPOPA0UH/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - Why Not Colour? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584402655902-M5RA6118QJYDV1OGX8DR/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - Why Not Colour? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584400944460-YPE6ZN21PX4ZOVVTZ8K7/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Not Colour? Without colour, what is this image? It is eye caching and it actually works ok in mono, but it’s suddenly just one of many texture based images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584399399554-L9X2OI4TFW9RZLHS8306/untitled-4220278.jpg Photography Blog - Why Not Colour? In colour this image lacks a sense of scale, impact or abstraction. It is essentially just sand on a cool winters day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584398331710-H8NXKOOTLZRROADRWX1M/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Not Colour? Kyoto back street restaurant 1973, Hasselblad medium format with Tri-X film, or 2017 EM5 mk1? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584400670495-3IBY8B07AE9V96KUZM9O/untitled-5290061-2.jpg Photography Blog - Why Not Colour? A quick hit of colour. Red, orange and contrasting blue work on a base level with other, but In mono this image offers little, revealing it’s the overall weakness. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/12/why-black-and-white monthly 0.5 2020-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1583980838272-HYOMDE0XN8DJEK5QHWCB/untitled-240878.jpg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? It is obvious what element makes this image. Would it be as relevant in black and white? Maybe, but it immediately looses the one thing that caught my eye in the first place, so it will have to work in another way. This whole series was shot with colour in mind. I wonder if any of the images taken would have been taken for a similar series of mono images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1583982097434-T1VDG8KOYJ1ZTDHYFTSK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? The colour image was similar as the visual elements are basic, but even the smallest amount of colour forced a mood response. In colour, the image was colder, in mono it has been toned warmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1583981836622-26TRW7LNBADKUJOCFTZT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? This girl’s red hair caught my eye, but the colour files never looked settled. Mono allows me better placement of the high and low tones and emphasises the shapes and textures, rather than being dominated by the colour of her hair (incidentally the wall behind her was red also, creating a harsh balance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584003296081-QXL4MV7AWAZR8B07CS0E/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? Mixed and difficult light, compounded by poor exposure, dominated this colour image. Much of it was nullified by switching to mono. This also highlights the flattening effect mono has, making the Bokeh vitally important as out of focus areas move to the same visual plane as the foreground elements of the image (in the colour image, the girl on the far left was a cool pink-blue, contrasting with the warmer natural light in the foreground, making her feel further away). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1583981696323-QEY0XH7X1BYBLGEM3LGC/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? The colour file was washed out, milky and flat. The images problems translated into character in mono, complimenting the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584005457174-XOTTHCMT7GOUESCG2O2Z/untitled-010031.jpg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? These tiles were basically mono anyway, but switching to true mono enhanced their clean strength, removing any hint of colour induced, mood bias. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1584058073601-91ZBP1UY31G44AUN4FIH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why Black and White? Nothing to see here in colour, but the flat, unexciting tree line was specifically chosen to show the power of black and white for some subjects. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/3/11/the-fine-art-of-fine-art monthly 0.5 2020-03-11 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/1/25/how-to-be-a-content-micro-four-thirds-user-part-1 monthly 0.5 2020-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1579932024665-IETX75XDVQEPKNG199NW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - How To Be A Content Micro Four Thirds User Part 1 Taken with the 75mm at f1.8. A similar lens on a full frame camera would offer identical depth of field, but only half the magnification or a longer lens would only give half the dof at the same magnification. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/8/3ylso5ce06y3z5ruieuxvlyw7ggl7m monthly 0.5 2020-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575767974108-KVGD2XQ2KX0U7KSRNZSV/untitled-120966.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light in Nara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1579046365348-V11WGPE95UJDCT45ERRB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Good Light in Nara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1579046851043-Q4CAZ7726YUXI2FGEP1R/untitled-120962.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light in Nara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1579046908310-3X66BMAQCU9WFT6Q9R3Z/untitled-120978.jpg Photography Blog - Good Light in Nara https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2020/1/8/applied-relevance monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1578439755984-UIQ14DBA32117V9U19ZY/untitled-110019.jpg Photography Blog - Applied Relevance Taken with a kit lens (40-150 f4-5.6), used within it’s reality envelope. There are certainly better lenses, even better kit lenses (apparently there are a couple of Pana kit tele zooms that are brilliant), but how much does it matter to the viewer of a 12x18 inch print of this image? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1578441986239-Z6RHTY2SPMT9EFUY8L6V/untitled-1010003.jpg Photography Blog - Applied Relevance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1578441987399-70VM2N0SI9PLPKUDJJV7/untitled-1010015.jpg Photography Blog - Applied Relevance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1578441993199-BVSY38OW1GNCFS53BG50/untitled-1010024.jpg Photography Blog - Applied Relevance https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/30/himeji-parade monthly 0.5 2020-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577705113651-74OM98UBOUEP5N7MP22J/untitled-160526.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji Parade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577705075508-BAV90OGANZFHE5K78SJE/untitled-160533.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji Parade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577705117532-JP4UDNX0ZSJHA6QG7HGM/untitled-160535.jpg Photography Blog - Himeji Parade https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/30/prostitutes-and-playgrounds monthly 0.5 2020-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577705358753-ONWF07916YI21GMD9EHG/untitled-140444.jpg Photography Blog - Prostitutes and Playgrounds On the fringe of a slightly shady part of Tokyo, that overlaps with the zoo and a popular park, the “playground” takes on multiple meanings. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/27/seasons-bargains-or-old-cameras-are-great monthly 0.5 2019-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577439059713-Y88EB4KQ52V6SXV61JLO/untitled-1010589.jpg Photography Blog - Seasons Bargains (or Old Cameras are Great) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577439071622-ITG4OKPQG73N91DQR4QX/untitled-1010588.jpg Photography Blog - Seasons Bargains (or Old Cameras are Great) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1577398373971-SHZXC0EUAT0L2CC0GQQJ/untitled-240883.jpg Photography Blog - Seasons Bargains (or Old Cameras are Great) I now take for granted files that have deep colour and contrast flexibility, and files that have a strong sense of reality. Almost an anti-Hollywood realism. Fuji files (XE-1) were near perfect as was, but very opinionated in their rendering and had little more to offer outside of their signature look. Canon files at that stage had deeper colour (I often think of a tint based paint compared to a white base), but a habit of losing highlight detail and although they looked smooth and clear, lacked the biting sharpness the early Olympus cameras offered. Granted this was something I chose to tame on the Oly’s as their “hard” sharp look was often too much, but that is still preferable to not enough. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/7/43ajnkdq4gc3r3a79v5si4xyzvpeio monthly 0.5 2019-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703430218-F2JJ7TVYCGJOA4RB2ZCA/untitled-170022.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #86 Autumn Whispers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703403924-5J5AF7VHREJNF0LDUUNF/untitled-150321.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #86 Autumn Whispers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703377432-JNUVLNRS3BB9NQK21PQ4/untitled-150222.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #86 Autumn Whispers https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/7/t6oc6j3gapgy9ubw0huofyro97cblx monthly 0.5 2019-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703557341-O1UF5A45088WN0H93XU0/untitled-160612.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #85 Man and Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703604021-L9Q1QDTKOOPMNNMCHZLZ/untitled-180150.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #85 Man and Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703553030-0W4ARX287T3THTWX7XON/untitled-180053.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #85 Man and Tree https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/7/the-elephants-foot monthly 0.5 2019-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575703147010-2SMMDCN4LXN4BT110DFJ/untitled-130279.jpg Photography Blog - The Elephants Foot https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/12/7/refinement monthly 0.5 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575702523814-M9WBAI38DT4IN7AE3ZB3/untitled-130112.jpg Photography Blog - Refinement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575702857367-K6GZZ08WD7D5VTJ1QTK6/untitled-130103.jpg Photography Blog - Refinement https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/11/27/definitions monthly 0.5 2019-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574836543069-SGV1CPT3UXATX4S9FHJZ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Definitions Far from a street portrait. More a matter of being caught in the act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574836858905-KUPKKY63BZN62Q2LORD5/untitled-090027.jpg Photography Blog - Definitions Candid grab, a little abstract. Yep, this is close to the core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574837675579-Z7EZGDY1PCK1S9JSLGY6/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - Definitions Taken with a kit lens, one of my favourites from this year. The print potential is sky high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574838975914-MUO5L3UEXX66VAULV1W5/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Definitions One of the rare times I actually recognised all of the elements before they lined up. “All eyes on her” or “Tin Tin’s surprise” would likely be the title if I were that way inclined. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/11/26/fuji-unleashed monthly 0.5 2019-11-25 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/11/25/learning-and-teaching-camera monthly 0.5 2019-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574558072881-AUUY5DVNZQ83EBA6AB3Z/untitled-090314.jpg Photography Blog - Learning and Teaching "Camera" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1575159524335-8EMK6HUC9HCEQH64PM2Y/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Learning and Teaching "Camera" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574634654057-9XXO1LQC255BE3ZRPDN1/untitled-120989.jpg Photography Blog - Learning and Teaching "Camera" Taken using lens barrel markings to zone focus on the fly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/11/21/post-japan-gear-thoughts monthly 0.5 2019-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574337588148-R1X51HVMD0SQZQV3C44U/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - Post Japan Gear Thoughts A crop from a quick snap. I cannot see anything that could be improved in these circumstances. Detail, colour, bokeh and contrast are equal to my best printing techniques, AF is fast and accurate and handling is fine, once you get over the lightness of the lens. The Oly 40-150 f2.8 is brilliant, but too heavy and big for my needs, as is the Leica 50-200. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574336866227-EXO1IGZWN6FRJDTQCLSH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Post Japan Gear Thoughts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1574337506020-GZW7A60FRDQRRTHZ5VWR/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Post Japan Gear Thoughts https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/10/19/japan-closer-kit-angst-stronger monthly 0.5 2019-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1571785496301-XEA2HMVC9E1QQJV6GVBG/untitled-4150323.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Closer, Kit Angst Stronger. Compositional choices in fast transition environments are directly linked to focal length used, but only if you are in tune with that focal length. I find zoom lenses often confuse my thinking here, but are perfect for controlled shots, like landscapes, especially on the long end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1571786111720-YR0UE6N4AWUXGGRH1NVY/untitled-4181213.jpg Photography Blog - Japan Closer, Kit Angst Stronger. Focal length was not a worry here, but pointing a relatively large EM1 and 12-40 zoom at someone in such intimate circumstances was. The Pen mini makes both ends off the process (shooter and subject) feel more at ease. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/10/5/too-perfect-to-matter monthly 0.5 2019-10-13 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/9/22/op9yjf32vw5h5qarit0ou3nppe50fj monthly 0.5 2019-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1569133142676-WIIK1QV4UCMCUBKS8VC3/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. The combination offered almost instant AF lock, even in poor light conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1569133254693-ZSRTUVJINSSWX0E38UVL/untitled-4181208.jpg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. Sometimes the size was irrelevant and then it’s speed became a bonus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1569131749015-SKKS904K1D8CDBJ0OAYC/untitled-4181177-2.jpg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1569132020847-ZYB60RUXLINMW23HW7E4/untitled-4181183.jpg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. The image quality, although not much better in base terms, has a more mature or delicate look. The solid reliability of the EM5’s files was replaced by images that had the ability to look bigger than M43. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1569132512178-Y6DRP1TKAQ27H06SOJUI/untitled-4181074.jpg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. And some scenes were devoid of people, but required as much quality as I could scrape out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1571006203048-WJCTYDM31DKY4X2BXIMP/untitled-4170311.jpg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. Shot in the fly with a 45mm lens wide open. The limited view was a choice, the speed of the lens a benefit, the composition was luck (or not depending on your point of view). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1571006554053-30AZN27YZQGJKGN7IWYF/untitled-010416-2.jpg Photography Blog - Gear, The Eternal Struggle. 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It’s tiny”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1557057787096-FEEPTUYHWK0YOIBPNNKP/untitled-4251132.jpg Photography Blog - The Incident. “Hardly noticeable, hazard of the job”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1557057842307-LAE1MXB860FTZV3DM5AX/untitled-4251133.jpg Photography Blog - The Incident. “In all seriousness, you should go back to your station, shmutz and all.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1557057885408-PLW43JG1VASHZBLNDQS3/untitled-4251135.jpg Photography Blog - The Incident. 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Things were looking exciting, but no winner yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556678980879-KZA6KIWF7F1I50W42UIC/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light “Glow-acious” as Brett Western puts it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556679141822-2L2I59XP4GQRKZ67DTE1/untitled-4222629.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Just down the road, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556679287754-1ZOFRBDSBBRONVGJOIZT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Then with added human element. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556679430888-DA3OWPPZ2JFYNKSEUD2P/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light The real mayor and city council of Kanazawa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556679709392-OOALGKTQ9CWLU4P8RPRR/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Even the ugly can take on a majesty with good light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556679540223-C0HAU5VAB3G718ES2VH1/untitled-4222668.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light On we went, seemingly unable to escape the drama and beauty of the afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680156870-4YMAV28OMFXETUFSCBH8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Not sure where he came from, but I turned around and he was magically there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556679926667-A0PO1UL0EZ0PJXTMQE32/untitled-4222700.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Reassuringly, the EM1 has a similar rich and smooth highlight roll-over as the EM5. Ideal for this light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680002909-TVBU7M27CIT4SB0O0KS8/untitled-4222644.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680067116-638PVK4P8Z1CRSTMIRM9/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Deeper into the tall buildings the light started to reduce in intensity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680236982-5TOYGWMUDIKS5V964TGT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Then it “bounced” back when we turned around to go home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680905285-NGRXC3U45GZG5WQP8RC7/untitled-4222708.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Something about that spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680609203-OUG66W8PQ3YB8Q6XWAK0/untitled-4222730.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Council chambers in recess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556682148492-9VX0SH10N4VMZPYTS3KF/untitled-4222693.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680852542-QMSA0LUYVQG02JL0ATSK/untitled-4222737.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680674392-JLXS0CXFEGTZ1ZR80HU1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556681885388-1YHXLMWKDYMW5CNAQH7B/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556681936785-D85BYFSWQPQ4DUDJOVXM/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Not so much a study of light, but certainly one of effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680719910-X3L9RVDWH151RQRDSEAE/untitled-4222810.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Still feeling it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556680782388-MMGSJPSR4TQCKBG1W8R8/untitled-4222831.jpg Photography Blog - A Rich Vein of Light Finally back to beautiful station building. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/5/1/wjkmnd9ae1oik5ru9zdmm0f28swjbp monthly 0.5 2019-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556669414849-7TYH18FA85S7BR7GR9YI/untitled-4220003.jpg Photography Blog - Fun at the Ball Family in White and Red https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556677367935-VXNNJ6X51DGS2J0H6M9T/untitled-4220034.jpg Photography Blog - Fun at the Ball Three Policemen walk into a Bokeh party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556677425020-EMHEXM5EUOV6DMK9QW4A/untitled-4220039.jpg Photography Blog - Fun at the Ball Father and Son https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/5/1/puzzle monthly 0.5 2019-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556668077150-EY5OVNUEIYF1LVJMBD4I/untitled-4201886.jpg Photography Blog - Puzzle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556668117802-SAMSEHUNNW57659WFR3E/untitled-4201914.jpg Photography Blog - Puzzle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556668390117-3TVV1RQDX59D1XHE53W0/untitled-4201911.jpg Photography Blog - Puzzle https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/5/1/haiku-80-temple-textures monthly 0.5 2019-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556667963144-8KHIC5AK8WIBDW1V1YYM/untitled-4201763.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #80 Temple Textures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556667956552-IBH12ZYGGQRPUUAKV7NY/untitled-4201792.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #80 Temple Textures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556667920407-KBM2KB55CB973SZDHMQX/untitled-4201761.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #80 Temple Textures https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/5/1/contradiction-as-reality monthly 0.5 2019-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556667621472-N9VDZ83YUC9B0E2WLF2J/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Contradiction as Reality Devastation. Coming from Tasmania, I am well acquainted with the eternal tension of preservation versus exploitation and the fine balance that has to be reached. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556667171561-U99C2UC0403B9SSMX2I0/untitled-4211953.jpg Photography Blog - Contradiction as Reality Beauty from devastation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556667499426-8430DFTX3PZ70SJB9YNH/untitled-4211891.jpg Photography Blog - Contradiction as Reality Beauty before devastation. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/5/1/the-orange-and-white-taxi monthly 0.5 2019-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556666713642-VD3VUIXD0QSXQU2JCZ2L/untitled-4201544.jpg Photography Blog - The Orange and White Taxi https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/29/haiku-79-shin monthly 0.5 2019-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532146928-CQM0MU2ZEKPI6QFJYZ3T/untitled-4191408.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #79 Shin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532151766-L21N5JLG8EXT9BM819BF/untitled-4191411.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #79 Shin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532167613-Q0RAMQQTZ8HAKOS1W4AT/untitled-4191431.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #79 Shin https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/29/character monthly 0.5 2019-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532222227-QX4R3UP7NDIU55DI9K94/untitled-4160186-2.jpg Photography Blog - Good Character Shibuya EM5 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532258332-3H3P9JY3J7L2Q9I67DUY/untitled-4160387-2.jpg Photography Blog - Good Character Harajuku EM5 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532323563-FH1H6S71YYQQS01Y5AOW/untitled-4230379.jpg Photography Blog - Good Character Kyoto EM1 12-40. The fast transition of this lens punishes shallow DOF and any near misses, but it is smooth and gentle. It is also frikkin’ gorgeous, lush and sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556532713707-2MJ2L7SFPM3HG50FPZU0/untitled-4191445.jpg Photography Blog - Good Character Kyoto Em1 12-40 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556688196698-H0MMRJVL9AHHBQYSCOQC/untitled-4160033.jpg Photography Blog - Good Character Tokyo EM5 17mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/29/5pskb3cvbnpv9yxj4zjd321sc22p4q monthly 0.5 2019-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556518859509-E029JEX1SWZFJXBP1FQ8/untitled-4222564.jpg Photography Blog - Tea in Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556666202699-JG0T8G53BQ8G9YFKES2J/untitled-4222568.jpg Photography Blog - Tea in Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556666264323-WAOAV4VC650IIVFT8DU3/untitled-4222573.jpg Photography Blog - Tea in Kanazawa https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/29/haiku-78-kurashiki monthly 0.5 2019-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556531729608-YKDTJLPFCY9RKE4L0KL9/untitled-4191590.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #78 Kurashiki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556531758347-PUJCKUUKPG20V8JOYB29/untitled-4191665.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #78 Kurashiki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556531727522-J9TN3KHN3BXFWNSM8S72/untitled-4191643.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #78 Kurashiki https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/29/big-day-out-for-the-old-girl monthly 0.5 2019-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556523733014-JOI6OOLP8HPJ3PKED2AJ/untitled-4160015-2.jpg Photography Blog - Big Day out for an Old Friend. EM5 17mm Shibuya crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556523888695-ITTFBMRKAS2C5O8FR654/untitled-4160382-2.jpg Photography Blog - Big Day out for an Old Friend. EM5 17mm Harajuku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556523974634-DUDIRCV2G5P0M87TWETY/untitled-4160239.jpg Photography Blog - Big Day out for an Old Friend. EM5 17mm Harajuku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556524054068-KQVL6WTWBJYTKEZMZU37/untitled-4170311.jpg Photography Blog - Big Day out for an Old Friend. 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Without, the blurring is not as silky, but is smooth enough to avoid the “caught in motion” look. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/28/to-catch-a-star monthly 0.5 2019-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556451681570-78WZQ017MWUH8OHR7Q6A/untitled-4230395.jpg Photography Blog - To Catch a Star “Star catcher” Dotonbori, Osaka EM1 12-40 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556451627581-QUWR033241VNHYYPW3CJ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - To Catch a Star EM1 12-40 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1556452524458-0OBH3EII0N6URPJ9DWHS/untitled-4230457.jpg Photography Blog - To Catch a Star https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/6/final-thoughts-on-the-kit-40-150 monthly 0.5 2019-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509455505-MYL1MF67KBJUYLXZTDCS/untitled-4060658.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509459785-GR8VVQ8DKZQVND3ICUJ8/untitled-4060662.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509484775-ISM56XJ1WKR0L61J8NCW/untitled-4060680.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509489693-QGGR9NTXI83BB3IAVXC3/untitled-4060667.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509462940-952WUFPV01C6R8ZF0KZX/untitled-4060667-2.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509472372-ZG8HCO86W5L3WDMXY0CP/untitled-4060675.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554509465853-YE1XVD9W5YP5UJ0IC88C/untitled-4060675-2.jpg Photography Blog - Final Thoughts on the Kit 40-150. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/5/the-40-150-kit-lens-a-closer-look monthly 0.5 2019-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554439388002-ESPN0037EB956099FFRQ/untitled-4010657.jpg Photography Blog - The 40-150 Kit Lens, A Closer Look https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554439470337-7SH0LY3P4NNX1QQO16CO/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The 40-150 Kit Lens, A Closer Look Strong colour, even generous. No sign of any other faults, just a decent image. To be honest, if this was printed and the file lost, I would be hard pressed to work out which lens took it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554439621967-S875QLKAO19F8KVOJQD2/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The 40-150 Kit Lens, A Closer Look Showing signs of it’s lack of pedigree here. The edges are a little soft wide open at 145mm, although not as soft as I thought, as much of the left hand edge detail is actually out of focus (the rocks under the leaves on the left hand side are sharp). Could this hang in a gallery? Quality wise, there is enough to get by with if the subject is strong enough. Most of my other lenses do have near perfect edges, so this is my low point, but is still well within an acceptable range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554439683230-T12RC9PRK4DRO8QDH062/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The 40-150 Kit Lens, A Closer Look A really sharp image edge to edge and again good control of flare, transition and colour. Taken at 65mm wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554440718926-FPH2KPZSTH7Q4PPUR0HU/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The 40-150 Kit Lens, A Closer Look A poor image compositionally, but “glassy eyed” and detailed. Nice contrast, not too much, not too little. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/5/haiku-76-companions monthly 0.5 2019-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554438577754-YBJE5ZB57HIZBM8XW67X/untitled-4250099.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #76 Companionship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554438592807-JW0EIYHQ8S0Z3IBYFYH4/untitled-4250115.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #76 Companionship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554438598209-X2WB3QCL51R7FTY5CEGL/untitled-4250121.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #76 Companionship https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/5/haiku-75-friends-and-family monthly 0.5 2019-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554438469356-P8P2AWLD4DF4RXSE02N9/untitled-4250103.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #75 Friends and Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554438480972-NXNKX3Q9AZJK235SS9KM/untitled-4250122.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #75 Friends and Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554438489791-QZSRPEK7AH5DOHJ7LZLC/untitled-4250130.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #75 Friends and Family https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/4/2/flip-flop monthly 0.5 2019-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155218313-N6DZKMQUHSG8AXSB9X5P/untitled-4010093.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155227050-WECV0R1K6NL3CFVNEJRI/untitled-4010596.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155216340-L0VVL8WT75FO987SSZWV/untitled-4010586.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155256687-BG3B5PMOUS5LFEPBFGS0/untitled-4010608.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155274434-MW69ZFXMVDZ22FXTW0UR/untitled-4010640.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155290946-IJG9RULLA6J7XVL1FIPE/untitled-4010641.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155287819-VUN1SNFGG2M8XCUKEG28/untitled-4010646.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155239230-N6KE474KBD2Y5QM8AR3I/untitled-4010607.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155297150-33Z22YL6UJHCNF7STK2G/untitled-4010649.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155331023-KR1VHRXTKV9HUSGFL400/untitled-4010651.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155316548-ETEIT030VQK1V51P684B/untitled-4010654.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554155328490-LCVSD8FY1YTR9FBFM4M7/untitled-4010657.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554158813090-YEAIOHS4APYNZVJASZEH/untitled-3290102-2.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554158814695-CB5CG7QLV070T2NLE5C0/untitled-3290119-2.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554156273012-IJRQX86CN8GKY0ZFF4OA/untitled-4010621.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop Sharp edge to edge wide open (possibly even better than my current favourite) and showing beautiful Bokeh. Another winner. This one seems to have a smidgeon more CA, but may actually be sharper? Not sure, too hard to test and I don’t really care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554156413069-SBL3KPE6TEU4QMEA2CSX/untitled-4010630.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop Plenty sharp, but a little colour challenged. A nice, balanced lens but not spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1554158236361-JJGC265G8YAAGSC8DG0K/_2190134.jpg Photography Blog - Flip Flop Plenty of detail, compression and good contrast. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/29/the-merry-go-round monthly 0.5 2019-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822738876-WDRYWRNC59HIS356KU34/untitled-3290033.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822396670-7MEG4Y5G8TWSZ3PGVTNF/untitled-3290102.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822368477-7ZS1U46DSL2DNS9LB5W7/untitled-3290102-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822399119-ROR429S3DJFKC61DKPEK/untitled-3290119.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822371063-QA3D56KTFRJK6L5HSGMF/untitled-3290119-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822890205-LZJDIRZX8FDZ26V08JT1/untitled-3290037.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822874622-19QLMIKBS2FM58SKF91T/untitled-3290037-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822905242-WQZJDNUBEEDXG4IGI143/untitled-3290056.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822879768-MU3I6MK0F98YFOI684J4/untitled-3290056-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822908754-NT6XYGEDK4VSG56T57ES/untitled-3290068.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553822892121-MT2WDII4CRZKODY7XZL9/untitled-3290068-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826055555-KYJSUCYSLB77YN436X24/untitled-3290243.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round With the 1.4x extender, the quality and responsiveness does not seem to drop off much either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826144720-LO7173JSKHNPA19UJG0F/untitled-3290296.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round The only issue is the speed loss (1 stop) forcing the ISO up. I am really not loving Lightroom’s handling of the EM1’s noise over ISO 400. The jpegs are better and that is not how it should be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826300036-ODNO3TZI4R7RCO84DDP6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round Just lovely, as usual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553828022698-GFRTEY30L1KYGC7SMM8J/untitled-3090453.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round EM5 mk1 and 17mm lens zone focussed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553824741329-CELC8SEGL6QPTQVN20M8/untitled-3290309-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553824766242-7KV970Q3OY7D8L55ZRDS/untitled-3290319.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553824762725-JE5UAHICS5U6CI63M5Y6/untitled-3290475.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826405713-16EN5TWU6MD0YPMVKY77/untitled-3290305.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826407112-686IODJUKDRJLMZRTHRR/untitled-3290407.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826412323-E6Y88RI45UUMGEOKUL5X/untitled-3290476.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553827249856-9WQFD8HLD2VBRZD7K1H2/untitled-3290237.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round One from the teleconverter combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553826576233-4GL2BWIQY4I5VQFCGWDV/untitled-3290418.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round Taken with the 75-300 which is no slouch, as long as there is enough light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553829582530-XYIV6N29HQU9NY2D0I3U/untitled-3290016.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553829581106-ZK575J5R22GRNT8B5D1H/untitled-3290017.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553825003118-1ZTSK6H95Y92ITZ8Z0PN/untitled-3290534.jpg Photography Blog - The Merry-Go-Round Another image is to show the Bokeh of the lens which is pleasant front and back. I felt I had issues with the last one I tried early on with busy Bokeh. I think, like a lot of things, early impressions can be misleading. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/27/short-sighted-and-forgetfull monthly 0.5 2019-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553660971325-4WVA5R3L17XMRLTYPZ3S/untitled-4210133.jpg Photography Blog - Short Sighted and Forgetfull Always at their best controlling strong, contrasty light, they were a revelation after Canon. EM5 and 75-300. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1553661151458-5R5HCU9C4I18BGGKTVBK/untitled-4210134.jpg Photography Blog - Short Sighted and Forgetfull Both shot with the Em5 and 75-300. 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In the shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1552295199745-VE8LR6YIMWKFXDXVK2T1/untitled-3100085-4.jpg Photography Blog - Kill Your Babies (or "patience Grasshopper") Quite nice in better light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1552294597382-XWAR1B1YD1ZXEMA14J4W/untitled-210180.jpg Photography Blog - Kill Your Babies (or "patience Grasshopper") The answer? (Taken with the EM1 and 75-300 in good light!) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/5/the-relative-merits-of-the-em-1 monthly 0.5 2019-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551744665653-J432VFLMPLELDSOOKYGQ/untitled-3050013-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Relative Merits of the EM-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551744664230-VINGVSHTWXXSM4OD0OCP/untitled-3050013-4.jpg Photography Blog - The Relative Merits of the EM-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551744677239-BYXOM42IP8615XNK85HE/untitled-3050013.jpg Photography Blog - The Relative Merits of the EM-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551744659334-5I0NM15NSV5BJNNBIIK3/untitled-3050013-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Relative Merits of the EM-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551745293908-IR4MRW73A0JS5L19P8GT/untitled-210155.jpg Photography Blog - The Relative Merits of the EM-1 EM-1 75-300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551745344655-VVATDNFP4PDXS2N54AA4/untitled-210386.jpg Photography Blog - The Relative Merits of the EM-1 EM-1 12-40 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/4/melbourne-steel-and-glass monthly 0.5 2019-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699366146-5HQZUWKOTI09CHWCA7ER/untitled-7220014.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699373719-4OSIV80POLJ354EQE70K/untitled-7220040.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699398937-VM9SZS16DAFW1ARIHN0A/untitled-7220052.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699382628-FNJCMQD2WCWOR82A8FSG/untitled-7220045.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551700088859-4Z5XBZ4SEMUQR9312YL5/untitled-7220128.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699426564-IXKJNGP00WLKMZWMRCUE/untitled-7220076.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699449782-4RL8RJAPRXSYIGX7YWT3/untitled-7220109.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699464131-P8UVDU9S5NQ95BZOVSQL/untitled-7220129.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551699415143-DXEO35TTU08JPEW4UB8H/untitled-7220057.jpg Photography Blog - Melbourne Steel and Glass https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/4/8s1sy57mlcgthmpculoip1yt7wmz8k monthly 0.5 2019-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551698527265-SSQF9DGX2KOIJ7YYS6NC/untitled-4220422.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #59 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551698507808-A1OBTZK638HRCTYEJLT8/untitled-4230488.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #59 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551698520470-SWGWBHP44QRA84PZS6IL/untitled-4240154.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #59 Kyoto https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/3/stupid-mistakes-and-living-with-them monthly 0.5 2019-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551571618145-O8GU91D2ONWCZDNVVK0L/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Stupid Mistakes and Living with them Still dead accurate, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551571659807-R6T24V9NSF9F0N4D7XPY/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Stupid Mistakes and Living with them and sublimely, delicately sharp, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551571935353-SM48LLN5SYNMNUHMUXPH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Stupid Mistakes and Living with them even off centre. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/1/a-lesson-in-contrast monthly 0.5 2019-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551430381604-5HJ8JAK6X24MUGDAIAFR/untitled-2-6.jpg Photography Blog - A Lesson in Contrast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551431267332-GZNRNY6FSET1FWFLCBJY/untitled-2-10.jpg Photography Blog - A Lesson in Contrast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551431473629-NXEWGE45B585K5X5F5ZC/untitled-2-9.jpg Photography Blog - A Lesson in Contrast The original from the 12-100 “Mamiya on a bedrock of Trek”!? The tarnish is still visible. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/3/1/new-printer-time monthly 0.5 2019-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551396440250-AUW569BXE92WALK9TAFQ/untitled-3010063.jpg Photography Blog - New printer time The trusty Pro9000II above, (now relegated to general printing and back up), 10s below on a wheeled trolley and some of my stock pile of 500+ sheets of 12x18 photo rag/fine art matt below. Space is an issue, so the little trolley allows me to function normally when not printing. The mess in front is the ink. Still not gotten around to setting it up yet. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/25/haiku-58-performance monthly 0.5 2019-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551046029224-H7TGYWOS4SKQTZFT9YAH/untitled-4230509.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #58 Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551046013027-Y0XIICBHCLB97KLGYTYH/untitled-4230037-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #58 Performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551046005134-2NBWN9B8DQQOAUYEBIDB/untitled-4230408.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #58 Performances https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/25/haiku-57-kyoto monthly 0.5 2019-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551045598767-EYL8NDL55M1D25UY3G1Q/untitled-4230514.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #57 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551045863994-AL83O0WX04FOAV3XSCQO/untitled-4230514-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #57 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551045602580-9C8KMLYOE9X240O9OVKD/untitled-4230526.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #57 Kyoto https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/25/haiku-56 monthly 0.5 2023-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551045448559-6PPT4ADJMIX3VFE7CQX6/untitled-4230416.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #56 Bamboo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551045451127-OI7DCSD0FJTX7ZYXTQ86/untitled-4230502-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #56 Bamboo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551045446679-IJF9K56QN6ATL9RCLTKE/untitled-4230415.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #56 Bamboo https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/24/tn3by728wteu8f9wdofjyt62xbvu4c monthly 0.5 2023-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551006187922-X6XVJ5WAZJRZSHVPFZFV/untitled-4210423.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #55 Chromatic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551006210582-6PQUK21YXTYCN1JS4LEI/_4260162.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #55 Chromatic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551006222125-9D8XKAFAI6MB1WM5L3VK/untitled-030175.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #55 Chromatic https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/24/a-note-about-the-haiku-posts monthly 0.5 2019-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551005616513-RZNJYP9A2MARKSF9U9NK/untitled-4220210.jpg Photography Blog - A Note about the Haiku posts and Haiku #54 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551005991839-MSBZKTGJVQQKL0X3GRXC/untitled-4210511-2.jpg Photography Blog - A Note about the Haiku posts and Haiku #54 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551005632819-GQI2IY08T8LDGTZKNBCX/untitled-4220249.jpg Photography Blog - A Note about the Haiku posts and Haiku #54 Kyoto https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/23/haiku-53-kyoto monthly 0.5 2019-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550905607332-LACR26MJ4X1YBRNGB5FH/untitled-4210145.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #53 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550905599528-L1CLVHHYQUBKC92V4IY3/untitled-4210423.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #53 Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1551005875329-TI0PL0PNFLK0F8Q169BU/untitled-4210018.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #53 Kyoto https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/23/assessing-the-square-a-month-later monthly 0.5 2019-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550896390246-PM3A792QFYDJ7NOYZVEH/untitled-4220272.jpg Photography Blog - Assessing the square a month later https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550896852923-AXFN25W7A2SGFLFZHAS5/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Assessing the square a month later The balance of the single tree, sloping lines and tones really fit in the square. In a normal rectangle, this image is too loose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550896704840-8QVRAF6NUMILZTML9X46/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Assessing the square a month later I have always had trouble with this stand of lilies. The square allowed a more ordered and tighter interpretation. I cannot see myself moving away from this style in the short term at least. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550897139686-Q6Y7VCYCV66U9MXEHHGT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Assessing the square a month later Tight and to the point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550897099966-MV0LU443MAAH1FTL6NGT/tokyo+summer+2-010358.jpg Photography Blog - Assessing the square a month later Maybe more indicative of a man lost in a crowd? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/23/ptbvbvwtrsjcukxrbfgzzo2k6t9jor monthly 0.5 2019-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550896104304-64MQDH9LBKQT42T4SYYZ/untitled-4200120-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #52 Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550896269509-OQXABZD0FJ11BHVU8GAQ/untitled-4210263-2.jpg Photography Blog - Haiku #52 Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550896113620-7EA8UX6Z8HDNALALTYY1/untitled-4220165-2.jpg Photography Blog - 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Hobart for the Weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550440365151-I7LCBORO2K1S8TX156C3/untitled-2160054.jpg Photography Blog - Hobart for the Weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550440389243-DHR4KPXOAWKOTUHFWVM2/untitled-2160023.jpg Photography Blog - Hobart for the Weekend. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/15/house-keeping monthly 0.5 2019-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550197860830-SKQ0E1QJ1FNH1CJAUONY/_4110214-2.jpg Photography Blog - House Keeping One of literally hundreds of Japanese castle wall detail shots. This one says pretty much what all of the others were trying to say and lets face it, how many should it take? Actually taking images through to the print ready stage usually helps me remember that I have covered the subject. Endless shooting and dumbing tends to leave an itch in need of continual scratching. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/10/matchmaking-and-gut-feelings monthly 0.5 2019-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550005631300-19QKWY6HS28AL07AJCU8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking The FF body seemed small in the hand with the 40mm pancake. In one walk through this market, I netted 20-30 useful images. The same walk months later with an XE-1 and 27mm was far less successful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550006377226-4PR8J9N6FEDRSLWE0XVY/untitled-1230336.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking So reliable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550008776765-EII916VDQ78TPLVF6QXE/untitled-4220458.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550008479490-KO396DD4JHB5IDRMGNC5/_6020009-2.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking Even hand held at 1/30th this 600mm equivalent pulls off some miracle shots. At it’s worst (wide open at the 300mm end) it is convincing, at it’s best (75-200 stopped down 1 stop) it is utterly brilliant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549761579138-BUW67CYXDB9AA5G2B8L0/untitled-1160303-2+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550007388277-S938Q31F9BZDP4NRPLXE/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking The 1Ds AF in low light was a bit patchy, but in good light it was cutting edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550006863846-21KLIJOIVSRBZBLOF2J9/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550007006159-ZY8VERGR1KZOMY1OPTB1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549877129660-9M8KVVK7W4EHWQDTOY2S/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking The original file (lost for the moment) is of the whole monkey and a fair amount of the enclosure in landscape orientation (this is only 850 kb). It was taken hand held at 1/125th with the 1.4x ext. I had a friend with a 5d2 and lots of “L” glass who had never seen quality like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550009169057-D0WJM0N4UFSP4VE8YTSS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking There is that excellent day time AF again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550094138115-OYYM06KDT2UTMORP0CN2/untitled-28.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking Really, really good (this was taken with the humble 450D) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550009364589-4LG07TTHBW5XCE1NNEID/untitled-110001-2.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1550009380861-G5RYLWJJFERU35ZUO0D6/untitled-110001.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549761909027-0QXJXV066LY57CX7BKON/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549760741172-US5FAVHU31VMY9OG38LK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking Actually taken with the XE-1, but a good example of the lens’s unique, not obviously wide, look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549761402823-XYF4WNVSXXUHJLOIF33I/_DSF2165.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549760631776-9CM8JQ4PZAO8Q6QYDG69/_DSC4881.jpg Photography Blog - Camera and Lens Matchmaking Delicate highlights, crunchy shadow detail. very film like. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/12/subtle-shift-in-thinking monthly 0.5 2019-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549923743210-SXEJDVFX76ZACDRCASJH/untitled-4220116.jpg Photography Blog - Subtle Shift in Thinking? Time to zoom? Probably not. The fleeting looks and the fact that I was moving, made this an instant grab or no grab at all. I also knew that the lens (17mm) would render the background cohesively and gently, which i cannot guarantee with a zoom. Add to this the very small form factor that went unnoticed at very close quarters, where a substantial zoom may have been too obvious. The third face on the hard right could admittedly have been included with a slightly wider focal length, but again that would have been at the expense of timing. Actually shifting composition within the field of view available would have been quicker. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/10/cathartic-cleansing-sparks-joy monthly 0.5 2019-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549754641363-EW5T3D23SBUW39HFY0BV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Cathartic Cleansing Sparks Joy A deliberate OOF abstract on the Geelong pier. 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Olympus colour lacks the “deep tint” base of Canon or Hyper film look of Fuji, but it feels more real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549582796253-UHCX3YKJ2BFECGOV7N6A/untitled-3090416.jpg Photography Blog - What the EM5 mk1 (the original OMD) has taught me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549583377360-MSILNPWVSU1NJ0WXH057/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - What the EM5 mk1 (the original OMD) has taught me https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/8/technicians-as-artists monthly 0.5 2019-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549574562696-AZZ2EHQW0BZTYY1FTOOY/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Artist as Technician as Artist Technically sound enough to pass as “fine at”, but a little boring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549574171060-4KAF1LSPP13I9QTWPIXR/untitled-5070942.jpg Photography Blog - Artist as Technician as Artist Technical control came into the creation of this image twice. The first time was an awareness that the technical side was flawed and ignored (the wrong settings). The second was applying some post processing to retrieve something from an intriguing file. On the bright side, my artistic desire to capture this scene over-rode my technical “brakes” and with some luck, one of my favourite images of the day was captured. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/6/fighting-the-square monthly 0.5 2019-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549447364854-26AAZSQSLTFGMS5F83Z2/_DSF4406.jpg Photography Blog - Fighting the square. 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This can be enlarged to 20” square and every fine detail scrutinised at far to close a distance. There are cracks that do not even show up until enlarged. I can only guess what a Z7, 5Ds or A7r3 could reproduce in the same situation, but when it was released, this was a revelation for me, a Canon full frame user. A Sony RX100 or Fuji medium format camera would probably match the quality at the same print size, so an even bigger print would be needed to split the field. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/2/6/gear-the-more-things-change monthly 0.5 2019-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549407202228-U68UFYKOZK2HW2LN5HBV/_6170025-2.jpg Photography Blog - Gear. The more things change.... A product of a predictable technique and years of repetition. I could do this over and over using the same lens type, technique and perception of light, but am I missing other opportunities with different approaches? 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Further ponderings on the square Rule breaking centring. 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Both the 25mm and 12-40 have been on the outer with me at one point or the other. Their high sharpness is not clearly evident and both share excellent smooth, but fast drop off Bokeh, which also punishes focus errors (I possibly do not see this with the 75-300 simply because it is so slow). This had the combined effect of low perceived sharpness, that on closer investigation was false. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548801264864-T1CTHZZ692DJ4H6VJA87/untitled-120009-2.jpg Photography Blog - Soft sharp and hard sharp lenses. Plenty of fine detail and the smooth sharp lens files also enlarge well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548801040102-LGYWZ3MPHS9GI1AXKDUL/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Soft sharp and hard sharp lenses. The 40-150 pro handled ISO 3200 on the EM5’s better than any other lens I own. 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This is not a glance and hold format like the square, it is a look and explore format. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548760371906-0ZBKKMF1HWHQS4WKL0SZ/_4120237.jpg Photography Blog - The other "true" format https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548751349844-9QM14SXPKOLQRITAHN72/_4090395.jpg Photography Blog - The other "true" format Extra height in this image dilutes the story the two women on the end add. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548754833792-24Y0V48FDFJ1UM5KEGLM/_4090451.jpg Photography Blog - The other "true" format https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548759995288-RZBW37QQDC000F31X074/untitled-.jpg Photography Blog - The other "true" format https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548751411219-2ZGORZSGC34P62IIAP75/DSCF0962.jpg Photography Blog - The other "true" format The power of the strong graphic elements in this image are again reduced with more height. The image becomes half about the seats and half the negative space above, to no benefit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548751509814-IIMB4R1HT81LIJ2KT4CQ/untitled-2935.jpg Photography Blog - The other "true" format There are even opportunities for multiple stories to intermingle. 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Still seems ok in the bias neutral square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548666094023-2254J9NTAHC3PLFKVPI0/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Flexible Portrait framing The “looking to the short side” image. Still solid. This can be dramatic with a rectangle is appropriate to the situation/subject, but is usually too strong a statement image for a general portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548666284537-5PUQPS73G73QQVP83J3A/untitled-1210289.jpg Photography Blog - Flexible Portrait framing Centred as a compromise between facing and eye direction and balancing the edge elements. The dynamic of the younger woman on the main subjects shoulder is clear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548666244958-F88N0OXTOBUGO7SRHY2Q/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Flexible Portrait framing Slightly more balanced. More about the main subject and nothing else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548666365603-8UXALJQ1REELIJLXEJBI/untitled-1210289-3.jpg Photography Blog - Flexible Portrait framing More dramatic and tense, but still viable? The introduction of the man on the right changes the feel of the image and the woman almost seems to be cramped, even harassed in this composition. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/28/square-eyes monthly 0.5 2019-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548658051653-ZHWB4HPGZI1ZV48K4KS8/untitled-1150036-2.jpg Photography Blog - Square eyes Too wide for the height needed making the woman look jammed against the side of the frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548658179585-3WXJSKWCFHE3LGUT94FR/untitled-1150036-2-4.jpg Photography Blog - Square eyes Much less tense. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/28/hip-to-be-square monthly 0.5 2019-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548652988073-WWXG5KV6ANE9JAT0Z0WF/untitled-1190080-2.jpg Photography Blog - Hip to be square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548652986199-BYSGCQF4Y9OD6S8DHLS0/untitled-1190080-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - 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Hip to be square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548653859014-HZJ117I0I3YEDRIPF3OC/untitled-1190448.jpg Photography Blog - Hip to be square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548653895404-47RPBYPJ3FOMFX6V3MCH/untitled-1190487-2.jpg Photography Blog - Hip to be square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548654059340-RI9QTREBAI4QLX86U2LU/untitled-1190156-2.jpg Photography Blog - Hip to be square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548653870372-85TPIGVU3VOG92DST48V/untitled-1190400.jpg Photography Blog - Hip to be square. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/28/self-imposed-limits-for-increased-productivity monthly 0.5 2019-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548628724368-9VHLU498DDQYZJJUW8ED/untitled-1180418-3.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548628724312-BQSIZ4KZL51ETHB9DAKO/untitled-1180418-4.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548628726985-XDLBA5YHRZ1NRHB5VFIZ/untitled-1180418.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548629668683-0ZDOI3VPWFNY562YXJPA/untitled-0044-Edit.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity My favourite fine art presentation style and it really only works with a square image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548627530314-SHGXI93BJBKAAQHJIQFN/untitled-1180418-2.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548627563825-89D6KEF9DMZUI6K9UUOQ/untitled-1180424.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548627578126-XVB20P3BMLLCNXLHB1CF/untitled-1180510.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548627570412-HC1S4F44N1H61HC60JV9/untitled-1180428.jpg Photography Blog - Self Imposed limits for increased productivity https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/27/fighting-the-anti-creatives monthly 0.5 2019-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548566301934-0GDGGES9RRPQCXU4HM6S/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Fighting the anti-creatives. Love this image, even though it less than perfect (would like another foot of breathing space on the right). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/27/25mm-old-and-new-compared monthly 0.5 2019-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548542938755-OI61744S8G1GZ92GUH39/untitled-1270025.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548542938912-P9P8TSL9D17ZKVDI19ZL/untitled-1270028.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548543223332-8PDI0O2WJWBSG9OVSS06/untitled-1270022.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548543218033-7BRIP05HOAPA5YG820AP/untitled-1270027.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548545393183-64M5CT1X0GOSSCPB3KB0/untitled-1270036.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548543559832-XTGN5PXYC1MNSHJEVGDP/untitled-1270010.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548543551533-IS92HY15GSYC589FM8E9/untitled-1270010-2.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548543616458-DU8X4127K5IFYXHR7YNL/untitled-1270010-3.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548545366573-0VCR3JWDG5DPRXSBGY17/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. What the new 25mm is best at, sharp plane of focus and smooth fall away. the spotted sheet is a Bokeh torture test, that it handles well enough. Remember this is a 25mm lens, not a 50mm as on a full frame, so the DoF is coming from a wide angle by FF measurements. The Olympus engineers have possibly worked to exaggerate the drop off of DoF to help smaller format users get the bigger sensor look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548546023545-JU6CDJ00RPHO4B64XOZC/ANZAC_day_3_by_bokehbug.jpg Photography Blog - Old and new 25's and a rant about rendering. More 3d than most? This is the 1DsMk2 with the 135L at work in an old file, the original lost to time. The problem is, and this is the rub, you need direct comparisons to be able to tell. if that is the case, then does it just fall into the same category as the pixel peeping race and sensor filtering levels, irrelevant without head to head comparison and micro scrutiny? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/26/anti-good-or-the-other-side-of-creativity monthly 0.5 2019-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548487039809-1UN67ATGFUTKUQYCGIW2/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Imperfection or the other side of creativity A save of a truly horrific colour file, shot through dirty and flare covered glass at Melbourne zoo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548487299213-NDPCVVDRJNM26D4OSIL8/italy+2011+card+5+051.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfection or the other side of creativity Nothing technically good about this image, but still a personal favourite from my first trip overseas with digital. The camera (1000D Canon, chosen for it’s light weight) struggled at ISO 1600 especially with a little under exposure and the lens (35 f1.4L chosen because it was good even if heavy) was not perfect wide open and had no stabiliser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548502493658-S25AJGL6FBN34KFK79Z0/tokyo+summer+2-010451-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfection or the other side of creativity Lots of texture, tone and some grain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548489620209-DN31S9K0HWG1GHISRCZQ/italy+2011+card+1+107.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfection or the other side of creativity There is a print of this image hanging in our hall. It is one of few. As much as I love printing and love sharing, I struggle with this print. This image is technically poor enough, it jangles my nerves. Same dynamic as above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548489933370-RVQTQKKVE6W45RU75Y62/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Imperfection or the other side of creativity The benefit of 10 years of advancement in stabiliser, lens and camera design achieves much higher technical competency, but is it any better on viewing? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548487120231-JAO4C5SWH28K8STN78TO/blood_shadows_by_bokehbug.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfection or the other side of creativity An ancient garden shot, so lost to history (and a computer crash), I had to download my own Deviant Art upload. It reminds me (in passing, not equivalence) of Ansel Adam’s “Caladium Leaves Honolulu 1948”. I wish I had the original file for a retry of the processing. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/25/e-m1x-quick-thoughts monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548398726404-XFT7CPKCEBZ3LR0F381O/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - E-M1X quick thoughts Token image taken on an ancient camera. It prints up to 30” square beautifully. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/17/if-i-were-a monthly 0.5 2019-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548377048447-MOWZVLIYE08A0HM1SQCP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - what to pack for... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548379750124-6C9OW1A7KPUL6K1GYRKZ/untitled-1230423-2.jpg Photography Blog - what to pack for... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548378385616-WCYW5F7FLOV3FRHJMDKN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - what to pack for... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548377487946-VL2ZXSGL4IADG63BY6HK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - what to pack for... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548379116440-5A05Q19SUS9WQ3PORRBP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - what to pack for... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1549578468868-HGUV76YYPZYVTR3H67UC/untitled-1230057.jpg Photography Blog - what to pack for... The characteristic richness of the 25mm (and 12-40). 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The placement of the print (in our bedroom in a quiet corner) allows me to re-discover him often, regardless of my mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548544914338-IPIB7BUGF6GXA3QZINXE/IMG_5972.jpg Photography Blog - Printing and satisfaction One of my favourite landscape images from a few years ago (especially the mono that I seem to have lost). This image was taken with plenty of pixels and lens quality but external forces were at play (pounding surf lost in the image to the long exposure) and is not sharp. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/22/why-i-do-it monthly 0.5 2019-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548133385966-E90VTN061KDRU3L69D2W/untitled-110042.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134439476-7O0I4ADYUVX3I278IXNG/untitled-110042-2.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It The “A3” size crop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134348383-GRU2LQ6BTQBLI6OSICW4/untitled-110042.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It The “maxed out” crop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134169576-80LLSW11UASM715E44H3/untitled-9250025.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It original 12-100 and EM-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134398667-U4KSL71LKBO73QL3NDOS/untitled-9250025-2.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134591993-IESGJOC8OGHWQDLSRQ20/untitled-110001.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134652692-8UYKCD163PK0LHWDNVGV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134786749-62QLLEUPMX2MSM7CYY8Z/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134826461-71C9N1PASFRS40CX9PET/untitled-110064.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548134943365-P8N6HDXEIHKKVJUUZQTB/untitled-260034.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548135080150-2U5VFSJ2W8GK16ZP9W8X/untitled-260035-2.jpg Photography Blog - Why I Do It Crop from the standard res version. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548135143016-DZAB56I2SBI4S23DYYLR/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Why I Do It Crop from the high res 50mp jpeg version. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/20/fickle-winds-of-fate-or-make-up-your-mind monthly 0.5 2019-01-21 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/20/my-edge monthly 0.5 2019-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547966979520-ZOEDXTHML6OHPQ1UQ1ZJ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - My edge. Struggling with the colour this image naturally revealed, I eventually settled on the mono as the printable file. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/20/imperfect-perfection monthly 0.5 2019-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548055973977-Z4EQM7182RJT7NFW0NBF/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Imperfect perfection (Miss tagged originally as an image taken on an old Zeiss 50mm), this was actually taken using the Canon 85mm on a full frame, but the point remains. This depth and smoothness was what I missed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548056324281-WIB05YCVUUO6RMX51ZBZ/_5030047.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfect perfection And with a little processing finness, I found it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547938750905-EXZEO2J6ESMBFCS1FFFW/pepper-11.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfect perfection Terribly over processed as a reaction to the lenses lower native contrast and my tastes at the time (the original is lost to the great crash of 2012), but taken on a Canon with a legacy 70’s era 200mm Nikon lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547938943996-BF7NYBK9T5M9P48LLEMZ/untitled-1090103-2.jpg Photography Blog - Imperfect perfection A blast from the 60’s. This is my only legacy lens now, an original Pen 25mm. Love that five bladed aperture. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/19/character-and-the-hidden-20mm monthly 0.5 2019-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547877230489-VYMGBQ4ESZ2CHTYEKSDM/untitled-1190029.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547877230427-8PMJIPJ94OPFDEQS9I70/untitled-1190031.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547877247574-8R8M5VE7WGS8K4XYRZMR/untitled-1190032.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547877246257-HPYABVGGW3V1PLBV3OPL/untitled-1190033.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547879465997-MYJDHO2VOYI5R7SEZ96M/untitled-1190029.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547878155949-MEY1R35XRAKT6D74M9D9/untitled-1190031-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547878157772-VASYL6MZZAJJXC88TVZ1/untitled-1190032-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547878160358-GBHOWR2T7TGUVXHQNN7F/untitled-1190032-3.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547880061294-8YE4WTU5P9X53JNPF59P/untitled-1190029-3.jpg Photography Blog - Lens Character and the hidden 20mm. Just for fun, a little more post to the old 25’s image. Not bad for a lens older than most of us and this was not one of the stand out lenses of the range! That Bokeh is a little nervous looking, but the subtly 3D and old school look of the lens adds another arrow to my quiver. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/18/next-trip monthly 0.5 2019-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547773087113-QO0SDLEETJXD1A036XSB/untitled-1150002.jpg Photography Blog - Next trip The kit more or less for the last few years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547773328233-VZ5LJWS6NZGNLT4F2MHQ/untitled-1180002.jpg Photography Blog - Next trip The probable kit. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/18/what-makes-a-professional monthly 0.5 2019-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547771305481-6MR6VOMOSQSIZSUAO04D/untitled-8048.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770623547-KCJ5V0MSF6OGPTRK0PJH/untitled--5.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770645341-6AMUT0HNBVXLGOMP882N/untitled--3.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770741591-JN8SQAX2GQHG2PI3UQZ3/untitled-.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770496001-REY9S08C0LW5V4L822X9/untitled--2.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770900218-GNMQ7G0GPTUQOU77DQMP/untitled-218.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770804907-ZBHLJBXZGNLZWA64PTME/untitled-142.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547771180569-IV7UAUAIJXB1B6EW7DMH/untitled-7206.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547771061799-OQAOR7N466YFSOAOTPRB/untitled-7380.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547771561680-UUO8FWFARER7OE5926HP/untitled-8585.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547771603274-U27OYLB06SZEV2ZKNNU8/untitled--2-2.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547770775984-ABMR3MO9K0SU0N25UXJ1/untitled-167-2.jpg Photography Blog - What makes a professional. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/18/why-the-past-is-important monthly 0.5 2019-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547767135339-GBM8LLZYB2ISC4H1DFX7/untitled-1160371.jpg Photography Blog - Why the past is important An image made specifically with “retro” 70’s film colours and contrast in mind. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/12/enough-depth-of-field monthly 0.5 2019-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547723669011-RTHFB68FMV2ANZEBQBVK/untitled-7230277.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field Taken from fairly close distance of a 12” figure with the 45mm at f2.5 (f5.6 or so on a full frame). For me this is the ideal amount of DOF in this image. The subject is separated from it’s background, all of the subject is sharp, against solid but still coherent blur. There is enough information to tell the story. Even though I had to open the lens up to combat the poor lighting, it did not force me to go into a compromisingly shallow DOF zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547724225916-GQOA9PPBU3KSGKGS75JK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field The same lens again at about f2.2 (f4.5 ish on FF). If the DOF was shallower, the subject would be beautifully separated from a more strongly blurred background, but the important situational details would be completely lost (although the distracting tonal merge of the lamp may be reduced, Doh!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547724944714-AAM2I1V7DE8JMGWZSQKQ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field My longest, strongest Bokeh machine without resorting to close focus, the 75mm f1.8 at f2. The duality of the composition is retained, but two clear planes of focus fully established. Would more blurring benefit the image, or maybe less? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547725247526-V7LSOUNJLKC112LF2YSS/untitled-7230314.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field The 45mm again at f2, telling a story in layers, not just the planes of in/out of focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547725426217-VICEDXBCI6MOUSH4NG9C/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field Even using a wide angle lens on the format you can come unstuck. This is the 17mm at f2.8. Due to the relatively close distance, it is impossible to get all of the main subject sharp even with the wide lens and format bonus, but possibly more beneficially the full scene is still conveyed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547725564201-5QZK6N9SNX6BHZNUVR86/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field The 17mm at f2.8 again. Notice the lamp is not fully sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547727305918-BAWUXYPKRFOB26M76RAP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field Shooting with the 17mm wide open at f1.8 in low light. The transition is natural and forgiving. The full frame benefit of better high ISO performance allowing for a smaller aperture would make the difference irrelevant, but the temptation of a wider aperture may ruin the naturalness of the image, making the process more obvious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547725876537-4JE5ZA6HBRN9R4MMXHZ4/untitled-230296.jpg Photography Blog - Micro Four Thirds Depth of Field This is my 75-300 at 300mm “wide open” at f6.7 (that is almost f16 on a full frame!). I still missed perfect focus of the eye for heaven sake. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/17/getting-there monthly 0.5 2019-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547722734433-LPHINAUPWFD09RGJU67M/untitled-1160105.jpg Photography Blog - Getting there EM5 mk1 60mm macro. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/15/if-i-were-a-1 monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547517414798-3SYFZKU7E56XD1UP3Z6W/untitled-1150003.jpg Photography Blog - what to pack for.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547520257385-GGARJ6LGMZI288DVTR5K/untitled-160035.jpg Photography Blog - what to pack for.... Pen with the 40-150 pro. Much the same quality is possible through the whole Pro range (and many of the non Pro lenses as well). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547520281542-K6K0CY00PFV6PO44VNOP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - what to pack for.... Crop from above. The sort of quality I could have dreamed of in the film era (top end medium format maybe?) and so easily printed. This lens was really too big and heavy for landscape, so the added range of the 12-100 is kit changing. The 75-300 is nearly indistinguishable from the 40-150 at middle apertures over the same range with the added bonus of more reach when needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547518236090-IOFZWSMDAEWKO109FTKC/untitled-110042.jpg Photography Blog - what to pack for.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547518284429-9JHDMRFTU4U3HR4NVW07/untitled-110042-2.jpg Photography Blog - what to pack for.... More than enough for my fine art printing needs. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/15/if-i-were-a monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547511506398-QF9Z2M6893YUYP792G60/untitled-1250996.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... See-point-shoot. All done is a split second. Adhering to the “life in motion/invisible observer” school of street photography, stopping, zooming and framing are simply impossible. Ideally i go completely unnoticed, or at worst the subject(s) may be aware of my presence, but are not offended by my intent and most importantly, I get to see the “unguarded moment”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547511366711-DP3CGLTNHT5HTLG2ZP82/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547512278025-PX8GGVCWSSPCALE6NT6Q/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547514857655-CV7U42ENH7K5TESTFN28/_4080157.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547514928428-LOLSTI4HAZKB91EGEQAW/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... Two rare occasions where the slightly tighter and more compressed 25mm worked well, on Osaka’s wide main streets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547514199523-ND5MTGD46F1UZJIU22D5/untitled-1160427.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547512529055-XC6J2ZCN8ZRTBGKNEDJK/untitled-1180408.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547514782519-N5ZBVMIBKTT8E16NKVSU/untitled-030089.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547516031604-QKDEUQQ8PX8T6GYZZWZ8/untitled-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547512941802-491USOBBIWD14FUXIQ4W/untitled-050424-2.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547513015581-0K0DWKXH7HWAX9UK2NGP/untitled-9300120-2.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547512918157-8VB231946I8QYLYID5Q7/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547512997096-Z281LULOTK4I6HGHTG5M/untitled-9300155-2.jpg Photography Blog - What to pack for..... https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/13/forgotten-techniques monthly 0.5 2019-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547356733979-XUYH9HMIAY74A6LL0Q01/untitled-1120179.jpg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques Not a healthy bee. He was out too late and not moving well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547356876104-6YN5RT8LSUU4T5IQLHLW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques The point of focus is perhaps 2-3mm deep at f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547357045813-MUA137IAJMQ2JA644QY2/untitled-1120142.jpg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547357137229-TRWMCEX54NIQMES2YGQ4/untitled-1120049.jpg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547357178808-NDXM3OM65J2C54TYPGPX/untitled-1120140.jpg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547357215623-LIN6QTLL32KG338E96ZL/untitled-1120152.jpg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547357408328-PF1GKNG1B5OIH51G0UAC/untitled-1120074.jpg Photography Blog - Forgotten techniques 60mm macro used much as above. This was about 2 inches across. This is not as close as the lens can focus, but it is as close as I could get hand held. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/11/bokeh-explorations monthly 0.5 2019-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547168854441-K090T8A1NF9H6QIEQJQC/untitled-1090051.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh Explorations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547168770292-C97W0GZ2WL30LTNNUIAP/untitled-1090049.jpg Photography Blog - Bokeh Explorations https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/9/defending-the-un-defendable monthly 0.5 2019-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547007095701-RS6UMBBG4BUPJBJT2AKS/untitled-251001.jpg Photography Blog - Defending the un-defendable A token image. I do not like a words only post. The unique Bokeh comes from a window panel reflection of the same door. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/9/texture monthly 0.5 2019-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546996300293-QCX6WOG3L0MM4U023777/untitled-260553.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546996336391-G09DUASXL6GHTKL1A7HV/untitled-260546.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546996325494-89QXR6F2TJBR7N4H1GNN/untitled-260575.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546996302050-U3FM61677ZTOU2SBMNPX/untitled-260558.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547007292226-52TDU52VQYRPPITIG7MT/untitled-200064.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547007259928-JNFWXM3POSGXVF9TB4IZ/untitled-210340.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547007309379-GDYBIESHAOF7HKB88EKW/untitled-230498.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547007298562-51UXYTZHBJ8GCGG2O7JU/untitled-260550.jpg Photography Blog - Texture https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/9/impossible-horizons monthly 0.5 2019-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546995808975-6Y4QUTVI47QSP8NVB3ZR/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Impossible Horizons EM5 25mm lens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546996127378-E5W0IF1LOHSQUBT6DXAZ/untitled-260572.jpg Photography Blog - Impossible Horizons This on the other hand has no horizon challenge, but it lacks an element such as a road marking, or a seagull or similar to break it up. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/9/wide-view monthly 0.5 2019-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546994677437-PKQJTYO8TNKWEZUF867O/untitled-251006.jpg Photography Blog - Wide View Mr wide angle composer going absolutely nuts obviously. Look at that self control going out the window! https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2019/1/9/macro-land monthly 0.5 2019-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546993978378-550ZNMXVS8BM78C29HJZ/untitled-1090066.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Land Pushing the bounds of abstract and far from the perfect application of it’s talents, this is the style I am looking for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546994426531-WIZ0QP1LTZBNV3LKVEXW/untitled-1090053.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546994467542-EO0WT249X3HSPBXYE5CL/untitled-1090033.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Land The Bokeh weirdness in the images above intrigues me and adds to my options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546994088370-8CYDBIZ9G2D2LZV2NC9Q/untitled-1080019.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Land What a goof ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546994331232-P7AGAYZTEWZZ0H4690I6/untitled-1060025.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546994254226-9BNOGB1G1EPRVF1EVHSQ/untitled-1090073.jpg Photography Blog - Macro Land https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/12/15/new-toys monthly 0.5 2019-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546748026744-XNODLWF88V48EX46AGO9/untitled-1060005.jpg Photography Blog - 2 new primes that turned into a zoom. 40mm f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546748109144-FXQE62URXS52Z3WTTRYC/untitled-1060005-2.jpg Photography Blog - 2 new primes that turned into a zoom. A crop of the above image showing that even M43 renders very short DOF at semi macro distances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546750064698-7O9T4DM8G24NSFOPN57U/untitled-220609.jpg Photography Blog - 2 new primes that turned into a zoom. “Milk storm sailor” 36mm f2.8. Sharp, smooth Bokeh drop off, but pleasing and “bigger format” looking. This is what happens when you do not use eye detection AF! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546748207356-9QH5T5JX434GK9VZ5LMA/untitled-1060025.jpg Photography Blog - 2 new primes that turned into a zoom. The 12-100 at f4. It looks to get a little closer and with a longer working distance. The Bokeh of this lens often looks a little more nervous than the 12-40, but nothing significant either way and the added magnification often adds back in practical smoothness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1546748274644-PMMJNURY2UCRYJ1P0PNJ/untitled-1060025-2.jpg Photography Blog - 2 new primes that turned into a zoom. The longer zoom (at least with my copies) looks to be slightly crisper or “hard” sharp*, where the shorter lens makes beautiful smooth-sharp images. The sort that you may prefer for general shooting. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/12/12/goodbye-jack monthly 0.5 2018-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544559611407-KA0ZHXJGELP25S81RD8T/untitled-6280066.jpg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack Soulful eyes. He was 13 or 14 here, full of life, although the signs of decline were there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544564004587-IBIFX0CEJVAMGPHO6V5J/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544567791196-7I8Y1M4I85SUVA7O35TW/untitled-4150150.jpg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544562073206-0CKQ6LWVZAXQ8MN6K90N/untitled-3-2.jpg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack Ready to go. This also shows a slightly ragged rear end, due to the allergies that plagued him for much of his life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544564925274-R10DPEEOVRTB5S4OVF4T/untitled-290004.jpg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack Playing Fooh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544562565821-MU0OWEMVEPHH0PYTEWAS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544563021243-RCIJ3LK0SV2O4B5YXB12/untitled-3220038.jpg Photography Blog - Goodbye jack Really….best you could do? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/12/11/purple-patches monthly 0.5 2018-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544497077914-I103KXSZEG9446MFFVNE/untitled-110045.jpg Photography Blog - Purple Patches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544497072067-145VO4L6LX1Z9JEA69YP/untitled-110050.jpg Photography Blog - Purple Patches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544497287304-I0B751WT9190KHWR6AYZ/untitled-110068-2.jpg Photography Blog - Purple Patches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544497208782-ZYW3P2UY056XXN8PA5NU/untitled-110074.jpg Photography Blog - Purple Patches https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/12/7/come-fly-with-me monthly 0.5 2018-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544173881699-PUQMECFUL3JFYSB108F0/untitled-110025.jpg Photography Blog - Come Fly with me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544174053160-8CWNM0K1YS69INVGM7NB/untitled-110068.jpg Photography Blog - Come Fly with me They seem to like each others company, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1544174223932-ZT19N48QYJ1EX2GGRHIB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Come Fly with me The proverbial “blue assed fly” (and friend). https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/12/1/kind-of-like-shooting-slide-film monthly 0.5 2018-12-06 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/30/print-or-screen monthly 0.5 2018-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543529803131-IEI26BB1NDD63HTAK2D5/_DSF0222.jpg Photography Blog - print or screen? Once again I roll out one of the test images I mistakenly shot on small jpeg (about 3 1/2 MP). Even on a 29” screen I did not realise my mistake until I went to pixel peep and the images would (could) not increase. Let there be no doubt. At this size I have rarely seen a sharper or glassy smooth image from any of my cameras. It only lacked the ability to “embiggen”. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/26/jpeg-and-raw-comparison monthly 0.5 2018-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543224679289-X9MC7K2GYGM1Y2R6YJ33/untitled-250028-2.jpg Photography Blog - JPEg and Raw comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543224706795-60X5L3QG6BPMXJE79804/untitled-250028.jpg Photography Blog - JPEg and Raw comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543224656709-1I9RS05QPUV0F7U1O9VM/untitled-250028-3.jpg Photography Blog - JPEg and Raw comparison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543224669626-6HW36605HTKR1760WM2Y/untitled-250028-4.jpg Photography Blog - JPEg and Raw comparison https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/26/a-serious-look-at-the-potential-of-m43 monthly 0.5 2018-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543353030052-B806LV1OQWN63EM8ADEV/untitled-4220301.jpg Photography Blog - A serious look at the fine art potential of M43 Stumbled over twice (once on a camping trip and the second time is post processing almost a year later). To put it into perspective, every ripple in the dunes is sharp and clear at 12x16” print size. The image came from a hand held file made with a budget tele zoom and with a 6 year old 16mp sensor (and it is a fairly aggressive crop). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543209344575-TJ616ES2PI2Z0RWC74Y0/untitled-260034.jpg Photography Blog - A serious look at the fine art potential of M43 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543209289066-6YYYRBILJ3DNHD6U95BQ/untitled-260036.jpg Photography Blog - A serious look at the fine art potential of M43 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543209279216-9E8RYGFA7T8FF33O3ES6/untitled-260035.jpg Photography Blog - A serious look at the fine art potential of M43 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1543209267032-501UCQQ2SXOYT1UM5BMY/untitled-260035-2.jpg Photography Blog - A serious look at the fine art potential of M43 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/16/creativity-or-accuracy monthly 0.5 2018-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542610811571-5CI3HXO47R3ZCU9P9MDV/untitled-090090-2.jpg Photography Blog - Creativity or accuracy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542610820855-A54C3MQAP7HBI7VTCBNM/untitled-090090-3.jpg Photography Blog - Creativity or accuracy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542610823166-0ELP83A9TXZ85DU7PLER/untitled-090090.jpg Photography Blog - Creativity or accuracy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542703363087-6FA04IJ9CLZB3C1DPT0F/_2040056-3.jpg Photography Blog - Creativity or accuracy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542703544174-ZW60Q67JWDTITCN7VZA7/_2040056.jpg Photography Blog - Creativity or accuracy? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/14/lets-not-forget-old-and-faithful-friends monthly 0.5 2018-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542144432981-Q01IZGLN3BZEWNYEKZVS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 75-300 at 75mm. The two make an amazingly capable combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542145527271-8JC26PBPYNO1OCYRMFA3/untitled-040389-3.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 17mm at f5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542187377703-SNNRIKMBRL33SS5CTC7D/untitled-4210421.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 45mm. Kyoto has a series of odd chrome buildings in and around the city centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542187487251-31XBRVUQDBOKCY65CQDI/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 75mm. Building detail Tokyo Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542330256989-WXBOQB04VVOHV2VL9QRB/untitled-1160351.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 25mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542145649810-KZYZ6EWY4HPRBZXDVOPN/_7250015.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 75mm at f1.8. The slight “CA” on the dog tag was actually from a green tinted, hardened glass window, not the lens, but it could/should have been cleared up anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542330316102-1DW0BLCS8J88Y6G83EFI/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends I just love the simple 70’s film glow that some files have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542144737317-O09QCDL3LEHL0GP5WZ8O/untitled-230420-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 40-150 f2.8 through a hazy window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542145828744-9QWWR7SBR4B7UHEMG992/untitled-060816-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 75mm at f2 through a reflective window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542145263951-273YVRLEI6O9K11ST57K/untitled-040445.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542148312730-VOR7TPXQDFBEDCG078WL/untitled-8180117.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 75mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542145916741-LRPOT7JU3SA57YUB3IFZ/untitled-040218.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 17mm. this set is jut a small showing as a brilliant day in Tokyo. Hitting a real winning streak, I captured 20+ “keepers” in an hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542145982290-PGX37TULTJG2992J6NWZ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542146052864-JMUWPQYPT65SW4ME5J66/untitled-040305.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542146338883-YP7SI77X9J3J9KIS0583/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 17mm. One of many hip level snaps, using the tilted-up rear screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542149989535-SPNBVE590EIP172TZQI0/tokyo+summer+2-010366.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542148144478-BKTNN5JFOUX9NB58F7R6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends Shot with the 40-150 pro and a slight crop. This lens allowed me to use ISO 3200 cleanly for a series of images shot in on unlit stage, without flash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542150130459-JVUUCPI8QM7F9W3ZW3KN/_4060325.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 17mm wide open. Taken in near darkness, this was one of my first revelatory images with the new (then) EM5. The combination of a lower than expected ISO due to an excellent stabiliser, good shadow recovery, natural “filmy” grain and the ability to shoot with a 17mm lens wide open made this possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542147886877-AB9APADHHULSLYS551G8/untitled-1160303-2+copy.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 75mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542146527171-T0HD4F6RJ1EV5KO9MRUQ/tokyo+summer+2-010463-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542146673889-16NGVPA39X5N1BJP4CRO/untitled-010031.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542187203317-0ZTNFHTNJ0SU7KFQ1TMP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends From early on I found myself keen to shoot in available darkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542330040674-BK0WI1EEOJI7F0EU5OXY/untitled-1240519-2.jpg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542330096763-CHL66TZGFHLPA2MWVNA6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends The basic adjustments outlined above, quickly (too quickly probably) applied. Sometimes I feel the more I dig, the more I will find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542330355081-1YL5O45AW2605TSHE453/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542330398078-JZONNX1KBST3P67W5HNP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Lets not forget old and faithful friends As above, nothing added, only found and enhanced. All the colour in both images is natural to them. Post processing need only strengthen the better elements and reduce the weaker ones. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/12/the-stages-of-street-photography monthly 0.5 2018-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542001079609-7ZM41LR8EACB8NTYXYOF/untitled-4240326-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - The 4 Stages of Street photography (according to me) One of thousands of grabs taken over 5, 2 week trips to Japan. Sometimes the frame fills itself with balance and interest, creating the organised chaos style I favour, often not. (EM5 mk1 17mm Kyoto Japan) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542001383635-2P5SYEXS9HTXDI3TF3AH/untitled-4230113-2.jpg Photography Blog - The 4 Stages of Street photography (according to me) One of many potential images from a series of Japanese shop windows I am working on. (EM5 mk1 25mm Kyoto Japan) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542004852550-W5GRYB6SKBL65F15ZBPH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The 4 Stages of Street photography (according to me) Very much in the watcher’s style (EM5 mk1, 17mm, Nara Japan). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542005687732-1C7XS6ZUL7GBCUB2EU49/untitled-4250335.jpg Photography Blog - The 4 Stages of Street photography (according to me) Again the watcher at work. EM5 mk1 25mm Kyoto Japan. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/7/some-thoughts-on-the-75-300-compared-to-the-12-100 monthly 0.5 2018-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541581026633-S7Q6ZX4TQQB9EFMSNSLR/untitled-130770.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms 300 f6.7. Too long and too slow? It never fails to deliver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541581336871-0ML2EH01J28J1GEZQJSJ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms A surprise jpeg from a burst I took testing one of the EM1’s wonder features (maybe Pro capture?). Something I have noticed about the new cameras is that I import the files with a much gentler pre-set and often cannot automatically pick their processed RAW files from their jpegs as I could with the EM5’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541581468407-0G9DUXPTG8OZSGJFK9XY/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms Good enough? I think so. It is this regular over achieving that makes me grateful to have this lens around. Keep in mind also, this was shot in poor, early morning diffused light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541581962705-R7EAEZNYL4TB0WGJO5WE/untitled-130791.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms Time after time wide open at the long end. It is sharper at f8 and even sharper at 200mm or shorter (I even found it to be effectively indistinguishable from the 40-150 Pro and the 75 prime at the short end). Notice the nice Bokeh, often difficult to achieve with a slow lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541582074150-EJGR64USRHYJFL38OKWI/untitled-130791-2.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms The tight lens cropping and reasonable quality allows for even tighter cropping after. This bird was about the size of a seagull at about 10 meters away. A little gentle brush work and some mild contrast correction and noise reduction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541582507476-BSNKS7DHV85XTUQZLH88/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms Nice rendering, but nervous Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541582568111-KAHES0NVX1P8656Y5EFN/untitled-130217-2.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms Similar cropping and post processing to the one above, showing the benefit of the long lens. At 100mm f4 this was quite soft before processing, but that is not a scientifically provable observation due to “field” factors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541583090015-A24N3CIRZUND1GS0P69R/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541583107861-FA64WWTUNPGYL77GNRUG/untitled-130187-2.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541919803796-ATW8268IIVC8K4Q24BVR/untitled-9250082.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms Very sharp image taken with the Pen F. Maybe these two like each other more? I will investigate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541709296330-J88ARAK65Y0J0DBNUE56/untitled-090090.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms The lens seems to take processing well, a little like the 17mm but without the soft corners. The Bokeh is a little distracting. EM5 100 f4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541709403977-YH4GV6SPUJACF7LWLYMQ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms This image shows a nice level of snappy focus plane and pleasant Bokeh, but nothing on the level of either the 75-300 or 75mm prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541709357128-5X219ODQKPM6TDZPHBFY/untitled-090111-2.jpg Photography Blog - Some thoughts on two zooms Focussing is generally spot on and a little faster than the 75’s. Colour is good (rich, neutral and contrasty without being over the top) Bokeh is fair without being spectacular. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/5/the-power-of-18-and-the-little-17mm monthly 0.5 2018-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541398770592-5GWG2PTNF1SSUK59O08E/tokyo+summer+2-010444-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541398860199-126UC3HS18RYAHAS2BNJ/tokyo+summer+2-010451-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541398731306-KH6YJ622IY37T766RUYA/tokyo+summer+2-010447-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541398785160-N0UFN6WLSFX7IKS8QO37/tokyo+summer+2-010450-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541398836930-73RX6QGO9R0LXHI98ZFD/tokyo+summer+2-010463-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541399108503-R248LK0GX6OQHO3NLEXV/tokyo+summer+2-010434-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541400267673-J3HBPODCVCUJIT0ZGDY0/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The power of f1.8 and the little 17mm 45mm at f1.8 used in a role that is less common for me. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/5/late-evening-shibuya monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541397630338-556PGEVE58C7Z6GISX8J/untitled-020169.jpg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541397613927-M4RPIS3NY38278K68MWE/untitled-020168.jpg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541397559456-A8YC0C8ETYOX95QHFIKX/tokyo+summer+2-010453.jpg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541397606690-HPI8JR148IWW2H5G6BEH/tokyo+summer+2-010462.jpg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541397576878-IKO16C9QYNSQE5EYE126/tokyo+summer+2-020534-2.jpg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541397592794-3L6FFR1IJND9B7BPQUOX/untitled-020165.jpg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541398190488-JGZBET85CWE5I73EJ0GG/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - late evening Shibuya https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/3/mono-and-colour-contradiction monthly 0.5 2018-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541196104231-QKQ2TUXZHYX80JBW9XAW/untitled-4220244-2.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541196131059-4FUZ3BJ619T5UVJ49QZ6/untitled-4220244.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541198014009-AETC7GM57NJWLPJB3NWY/untitled-040305-2.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541198022485-J8R6CXCCHWZOFK06DV4J/untitled-040305.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541197166962-E7IVT10MM7NG6TZZ191C/untitled-4220302-Edit.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541197205653-1OXNDMQZRBTBIQQWGZNA/untitled-4220302.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541197646665-JHBQSAXSMYIACGS4VADU/untitled-4220222-Edit.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541197642325-HXL6BR17DSJ4G8061V0B/untitled-4220222.jpg Photography Blog - mono and colour contradiction. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/2/put-down-the-monkey-or-stop-chimping monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541134303797-HVSQ8X4W070V9CIK8DNN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - put down the monkey (or stop chimping) This image came a split second after a a couple of shots of the group before. I was tempted to “chimp” to see if I had grabbed anything of worth and would have completely missed this girl (dancing to a tune only she could hear, at odds with the stoic faces around her). Shame I missed the front foot, but at least I got the moment. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/11/1/getting-there monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1541062629132-D35EKWHQF6B2ITRZSI7F/untitled-1160371.jpg Photography Blog - Getting There This image is a case of random experimentation creating a pleasing nostalgic 1970’s look. This would be hard for the printer to get right as provided. If I was really keen to get the image on paper, I would print it first in a small size, then adjust the image until the adjusted print copy matched the unadjusted screen one, or even grew past it in the process. There are more scientific ways that this I am sure (half a dozen books on the subject within reach where I sit), but the reality is, I like to “intuit” the best feel out it like I would in the darkroom. I would use a sheet of the same larger paper intended for the big print, to insure batch consistency. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/31/enough monthly 0.5 2018-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540945467214-XFNJYS6XQRNZX3OGFZ6H/_DSF0200.jpg Photography Blog - enough? A few years ago I had the chance to compare the Fuji 23mm f1.4 and Olympus 17mm f1.8 on their respective cameras for the time (XE-1 and EM5). Stupidly I had the XE-1 set to small jpeg (3-4 mp) for some ebay shots I was taking. I did not realise until I clicked on the images for a closer look and basically nothing happened. They filled my 29” screen beautifully, printed really well, but had nothing in the tank for bigger sizes. They also looked a little sharper than usual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540941980006-XEOV8WFWSV1XP2HWX6RK/_DSF0156-2.jpg Photography Blog - enough? The quality was every bit as good as (but different to) the RAW files from the EM5 on a screen from these sizes, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540942041100-O4QUUNMOX9L8ISSERD92/_DSF0156.jpg Photography Blog - enough? but started to fall apart when cropped heavily. The lesson I learned that day was, size is not quality, just quantity. I could have printed 16x20” (exhibition) sized prints off these files with a little careful post processing, allowing the paper medium to hide some of the mild crunchiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540942221858-9T2HFNC18C77488N2EBI/_DSF0222.jpg Photography Blog - enough? The glassiness of the image is truly beautiful and part of the Fuji signature. Size is only one part of the overall equation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540942545795-9MY4K2QMCTX9M4S0C5YH/Copy+%283%29+of+Copy+of+_-21-2.jpg Photography Blog - enough? This is a 1400x1700 crop from a 1D2 mk2 16mp file (the full image shows the full monkey and surroundings). It can print well enough to fool most up to A3+ print size. As an aside it was taken with a “budget” 400mm f5.6L and 1.4x teleconverter, hand held at 1/125th without any stabilisers. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/26/a-new-club-membership-is-open monthly 0.5 2018-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540615294924-TNNKLQC2YEPCJUL7I92E/untitled-270120.jpg Photography Blog - A new club, membership is open. Poor old Pepper is my muse again. This is the look I am after, just a little more interesting subject (sorry Pep). Depth of focus from front to back, with some transitional softness at the extremes. Imagine the photo is of a migrant or refugee looking wistfully towards their destination, their salvation. Dramatic I know, but the compositional and cosmetic seeds are there. EM5 ISO 3200, 17mm f11, +35 red, orange and blue channel, no added anything else (+0 sharpening). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540613933628-UT7I979KM2FZY5BW41KF/untitled-270120-2.jpg Photography Blog - A new club, membership is open. Like many a famous film image, grain, close in softness (movement blur and diffraction), but at normal distances a pleasant and natural look. In a book sized print, the texture added by the grain would be preferred, not shunned and visual acuity would not suffer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540614113798-0DMDXSGA3PQVA86HJ6QE/untitled-270132.jpg Photography Blog - A new club, membership is open. My normal processing and style. Pushing the little 17’s comfort envelope (and the EM5 sensor), I would shoot wide open and process to a more modern clean/punchy style. The same hypothetical scenario as above, shot in the modern style, making the primary subject a portrait subject, blurring out the background. Maybe no less powerful, but different and over used. This single dimensional look is strong, but it is also lacking layers of story telling elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540614985200-7JOYTRFU4923HLYBUGPH/untitled-270132-2.jpg Photography Blog - A new club, membership is open. My normal import processing and a little brushwork on the focus point. Notice the texture on the blanket is effectively gone, removing a story telling element, adding a solid colour block. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/27/still-feeling-it monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540619466614-OP369Q1UAQOILFN2TGW3/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Still Feeling it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540619482251-IIHXLTQG9A7WOM05CCYU/untitled-260044-2.jpg Photography Blog - Still Feeling it 500x400 uber crop, standard res, hand held, normal shutter. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/27/pushing-the-envelope monthly 0.5 2018-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540618346217-IHHXUYZVARQSRGYGHUXW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Pushing the Envelope ISO 25600, no processing applied other than Lightroom default settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540618399007-DDU4PHFOXKZT8UFK6NJR/untitled-250035-2.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing the Envelope Good impression of detail, but obvious Olympus “film grain” noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540618550207-Q3AGJNW2FUOB2ZDBWXPF/untitled-250035-4.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing the Envelope Processed for a pleasing balance of smoothness and detail. Colour has gone off a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540618601765-Q7217VDYOVZWWXM1PFDB/untitled-250035-3.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing the Envelope The crop of above showing a loss of implied detail in favour of visual cleanness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540618770061-ZVOLZADC7CUVFFUCQNC3/untitled-250040.jpg Photography Blog - Pushing the Envelope This is an unprocessed ISO 6400 image. It shows much the same detail and noise, but the colour is more accurate. Up to 12800 the colour stayed pretty true, but at 25600 it went into cold hues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540619004121-WUR65Z5F9BG12OTRUEVI/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Pushing the Envelope The truer colour https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/26/what-is-quality-and-where-do-we-find-it monthly 0.5 2018-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540623202179-9L423F2EV53FWJ7JAAR9/untitled-270004.jpg Photography Blog - what is true quality and where do we find it. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/24/technique-trial-run monthly 0.5 2018-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540342637305-L9G218213Q3GW8EORMGX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New gear trial run 24mm (equiv) wide angle, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540342697508-J1IGF5M4MLU6I7OAF5RZ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New gear trial run to 200mm (equiv) semi-macro from the same place, different direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540342245745-KJMPMA1XFIP3EZ07ZADK/untitled-240053-2.jpg Photography Blog - New gear trial run This… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540342302571-QEIP55E963V9MZTZB204/untitled-240053.jpg Photography Blog - New gear trial run ..from this. Not bad considering I forgot to turn off the lens and camera stabilisers and did not use the electronic timer release or high res mode! Bokeh is an interesting mix of coherent to a little rough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540374194430-8EWAH17EV0NFS1PX17TR/untitled-240100-2.jpg Photography Blog - New gear trial run Much more it’s cup of tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540342559322-EN12J455WEUAQWF3BDPD/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New gear trial run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540343708433-ZCWUP0IVTNHU80CS68D1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New gear trial run Colour that reminds me very much of Canon’s lush warm/cool balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540344601525-16S2NWR62XA858PPSAIX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New gear trial run This reminds me very much of the better end of high res mono film imagery from the 1990’s, something I wasted far too much time trying to perfect. The actual light was very contrasty. This type of mono image traditionally prints well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540344275675-O42CQAG0R1ATY1PDSCNZ/untitled-240035.jpg Photography Blog - New gear trial run Even extremely high contrast can be tamed, without loosing texture and detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540344378994-JSWX5RCJVAYQW2KSZG3F/untitled-240085.jpg Photography Blog - New gear trial run The shadows on the original file were solid black to the eye. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/22/connections-to-the-past monthly 0.5 2018-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540198188731-YUB1T3X8DTZNGNLMQHZC/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Connections to the past https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1542006017534-8DYTWC4K4KNQIWLV4894/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Connections to the past https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540199301941-OR459BWGYAZBYFD6EEHK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Connections to the past https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540197920148-FUAOIJ06VNUIQ16IYGL9/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Connections to the past https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1540200571500-K11HHW2C7SKUWL1FMNKS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Connections to the past https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/19/micro-four-thirds-and-romance monthly 0.5 2018-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539946250957-J2K7SRR2PNG2NFBAP4DR/untitled-0187.jpg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539944857916-NF2H5PTVPU59SIPP40MO/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance Natural skin tones, with vibrant colour on a palette of smooth detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539945084162-TR0S9SL7S7FKPE7VVNYX/untitled-9270221-2.jpg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance Very film like to my eye (Kodachrome 200 maybe) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539945379855-J0M34T0CGDF4XYKTMOTK/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance Shades of the colour and tones I was influenced by in magazines such as Camera and Darkroom at the hight of film’s relevance. There is an honest realism to them. I came from Canon and am record as saying I miss Canon colour, as well as Fuji and even Sony, but cutting the others loose has allowed me to appreciate the Olympus rendering fully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539945925205-4A5JYNE3KC1Z5MJGR5CW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance Their handling of deep shadows with gentle highlights is particularly nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539946080997-VRVN2DYPNVYTM0PV6NNB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539946570168-TK7N4ZO6W23KST5MF7ST/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance No slouch with mono tones either https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539946725563-7B97C3TG94B13NCH085Q/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - micro four thirds and romance https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/18/is-the-romance-over monthly 0.5 2018-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539899138433-681KOD15C3IGDPI9JWRG/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Is the romance gone? The retro bunch. All working and all probably going for cheap sale to people who will use them. The P67 belonged to a well known local photographic icon and the C33 to an equally well known local artist. Already a bunch of Nikons have gone to a friend and a Contax or two also. There is even the odd EOS in the background. The Zenit is mint if a bit (ironically) dusty. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/28/musings monthly 0.5 2018-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1538087955047-JTJFGJP5EQULMK60VKUN/untitled-1170529.jpg Photography Blog - Musings Old camera, cheap lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1538087316597-RI9EPBFLBGBDXV30RQCB/untitled-3030196.jpg Photography Blog - Musings Old camera, new lens, ISO 3200 and cropped 50%. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/16/when-do-you-see monthly 0.5 2018-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539678380110-SMOIE4WHMLLMRXKSDPR8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - When do you see Taken late evening with the 75mm. The f1.8 aperture helped both gather light and create the shallow DOF that defines the image. Did I see the image because of the forced compositional limitations and light gathering/DOF benefits of the lens or would I (could I) have found a workable composition using a zoom and different settings? Did I create the image because of the lens or did the lens only control some of the choices made when making the image? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539678962300-NTH9X0RX6R0GJ3BD0IKO/untitled-7160059.jpg Photography Blog - When do you see Tough to frame well without a zoom or choice of primes and time to sift through them (or heavy cropping). This is definitely a case of zooming being the better option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539679890555-90TUJ04FWO75OJN1XPI5/Portraits+%2811%29.jpg Photography Blog - When do you see A complete write off as a colour image (shot through a dirty, hazy window into the sun), this is as heavily processed and cropped as I have ever needed to go, but is also a lesson to me to look harder and with an open mind. This image was shot using a fixed 400mm, so framing was based on this one perspective. A zoom may have resulted in a different composition, so the skill here is in seeing an image within the limited options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539742972434-OAWFCWMFFF26LJJC33UO/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - When do you see I remember feeling that the frame became generally balanced at the point of shooting, but the facial expressions and their “generational” relation to each other was pretty much in the lap of the gods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539743113406-R6C09YVMSSOETKPZZEEL/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - When do you see Again, a bit of luck that came with preparation, awareness and timing, but there was no way that I could arrange these elements with full control “on the fly”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539743223854-Z4N98JAS1JKGEEDAC4PZ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - When do you see A third from a series taken on a day the stars aligned for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539744286875-HK528SGWP8ZCJG80G9AE/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - When do you see In this case the placement of the people balanced the frame and the girls look added animation, but the t-shirt characters looking directly at the girl, seemingly in surprise was just lucky. Again effort and preparedness brings luck, but lucky just the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539743472843-CZWOV6R3MTFV87P3KDS0/untitled-010031.jpg Photography Blog - When do you see This is a much easier process. On identifying the strength of the image (repetitious patterns of the tiles and clean lines), compression and a tight abstractness came to mind. The mono processing really only cleared up an idea that the minimal colour version lacked. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/15/mono-study monthly 0.5 2018-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539597529495-KA21FHK5J4FBHZE646QA/untitled-130693-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Antique Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539597446228-4ZWN8BC0HYHNIAMX15CU/untitled-130655-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Antique Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539597492416-6W29GCPX5M70785CUK6G/untitled-130682-2-3.jpg Photography Blog - Antique Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539597458975-JA95473N83N1QFRRZZDA/untitled-130660-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Antique Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539597502370-FYIP12Z0R61J3T7R5QZC/untitled-130684-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Antique Study https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/15/a-super-zoom-from-the-perspective-of-a-dedicated-prime-lens-user monthly 0.5 2018-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539595248925-NCP84TKY9IHWWOTHRKR7/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Super zoom from the perspective of a dedicated prime lens user A composition forced by the 45mm lens mounted on the camera at the time. My choice of lens was pre meditated, but did that define my process or limit it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539594913748-IRQTXNZCD5OJKR9L3W03/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Super zoom from the perspective of a dedicated prime lens user Late evening Shibuya. I use shallow depth as the compositional corner stone of many of my images, using Bokeh in it’s many forms along with sharp focus. Limiting my range of available apertures is stifling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539595669513-CGXYRND525GMEIJAFKAX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - A Super zoom from the perspective of a dedicated prime lens user Rainy day Hiroshima. Basically a failed image, saved only by good Bokeh and some mystery. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/13/new-processes monthly 0.5 2018-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539424389386-EDPQEPVF3VDLBMQY3XUS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New processes Gas pump, Latrobe Tasmania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539424587797-SH6IV57YR95UCR0PO3R7/untitled-130725.jpg Photography Blog - New processes Umbrella detail Latrobe Tasmania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539424882764-LYR6ZCRYNUVMLL856P4U/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New processes Globe detail, Latrobe Tasmania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539424779529-E9SFPC8KIZWXZUUXSXUJ/untitled-130687-2.jpg Photography Blog - New processes Light Horse Veteran, Sheffield Tasmania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539425055473-GNMIZZTJXQAYJY50YPQJ/untitled-130211.jpg Photography Blog - New processes Eagle Handler, Sheffield Tasmania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539425308610-X309CG29YJ2BGBBIG1WL/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - New processes The vanquished, Sheffield Tasmania https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/13/going-medieval monthly 0.5 2018-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539421741550-WCLFBCM7YX4L6RJTWE4R/untitled-130281-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval Frame after frame after frame perfectly in focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539422496659-P3FSNOD2LGZW1NN94FTG/untitled-130526.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval The combo even kept up with the Light Horse, and they were really moving. Turns out I set the AF lock to “+1 Tight” in anticipation of shooting down the line, rather than left to right. Even so, the camera and lens coped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507816741-XOZA64FWH8D4MBQCKXP3/untitled-130592-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507823970-WW9LA5CTFECE51PKRJK3/untitled-130593-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507841099-KK1W54HODBKRTWQA7JJM/untitled-130595-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507849388-UHUPW04E4GAA4KQNB7WY/untitled-130596-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507870145-3RCWMD9PLNHZGMSIAFOW/untitled-130597-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507865776-R870X0B6D1E0SYML9B7C/untitled-130602.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507880187-4ZVCHCCXVJ4EHXFVAKB7/untitled-130604-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507901865-FAHHOOD9H1KD05ANIOXI/untitled-130605-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507904728-MHHGKECDEKMEMBM2U2W7/untitled-130606-2.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539507919423-25NNNCLMWZ82DOUYLGZK/untitled-130607.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539423714508-YKQXF8V3WTCUQFQA4XAV/untitled-130491.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval The tightness a 600mm equivalent allows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539421922976-HOQQGO4N8CZY91ELK5XV/untitled-130241.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval Wide open at the long end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539422086524-24AADBTZIRGDQ1RSZK0D/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Going medieval Same as above. This bird was small (pigeon sized). The f2.8 lens would have required even more cropping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539506581522-A4CLXPM3VY64HSJCR4XW/untitled-130766.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval And again. The shallower DOF of the f2.8 lens would have been at the expense of half as much magnification and I like the balance as is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539506669015-JZ0KX5VTFAN2UURDIJBT/untitled-130279.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539506642348-0NM7CRODM8IV4HL9ANKT/untitled-130279-3.jpg Photography Blog - Going medieval https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/9/more-fun-with-the-em1 monthly 0.5 2018-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539065093708-O830FW019LO9FBK7ERVW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - more fun with the em1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539065105608-U1QO5ZICY9FY6HVB3PF5/untitled-070072-2.jpg Photography Blog - more fun with the em1 Good, natural detail and some shadow recovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539065273575-26EWIIBZ42SK1P6189S6/untitled-070070.jpg Photography Blog - more fun with the em1 I am very interested in the high res mode in the EM1 (standard res above). Apparently the improvements made are noticeable. I feel that when Olympus has developed single frame, high speed capture for this,they will have put all of their detractors doubts to rest. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/9/thoughts-on-the-future monthly 0.5 2018-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539123987871-NVVH5IIBA1SATCNOY9FJ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Passing Thoughts on the future No relevance, but I do not like words without pictures. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/10/3/the-dynamic-duo monthly 0.5 2018-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539682039477-2HLLH3HSY8G16HNB1HY0/untitled-030112.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic duo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1539681825441-JKSS892R2DZ7DLI24I3I/untitled-030113.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic duo https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/26/more-samples monthly 0.5 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537943845738-O9XDQZMQLFWBW0L2U0MS/untitled-9250058.jpg Photography Blog - More samples 100mm f4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944884882-4QOZYV94SXLRS4E6RJG1/untitled-9250058-2.jpg Photography Blog - More samples Detail from the focus point above. The transitional blur is not as aggressive as the 12-40, making the lens a little more forgiving of focus errors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537943921607-5OFQ2UBI2EXEYQGLJBXF/untitled-9250059.jpg Photography Blog - More samples 41mm f4.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944344487-TCSOCVXILQVNC9TOLS79/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - More samples 100f 4.5 The glare on the gold windows was hard on the eyes, but tamed well by the lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944409659-322OB3RASC3H99WVAJJP/untitled-9250048-2.jpg Photography Blog - More samples Central detail at 100mm f4.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944486106-Z4KTJP79XAI5WNXL2X59/untitled-9250025.jpg Photography Blog - More samples Well known subject. 100mm f5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944528727-KCI1WWA104ZZR725HUWS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - More samples This is the sort of detail the 40-150 produced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944608216-ZMSZGX6MBPFNB0DNGJP6/untitled-9250027.jpg Photography Blog - More samples The original file is mostly flare (the sun is just out of frame on the lower right side) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537944713747-09XTE0BZZR6X8C8G001K/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - More samples Again the great macro. The Bokeh I have seen in macro has varied from nervous to good. Not sure here, but I have other options if it is ever a problem. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/25/spanners-jitters-and-glitches monthly 0.5 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537941647823-4HIKQYCK2UEW852GMI17/untitled-1010006.jpg Photography Blog - First Test of Faith Lots of work done here, but still a nervous look. All of the other test shots from even weaker lenses look either sharper of more controlled than this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537941922169-VTTCQIHHGBPPHWNY1SZC/untitled-1010001.jpg Photography Blog - First Test of Faith Odd thing is Olympus can control it with in camera JPEG processing, but I could not with a RAW processor. The far corner looks better to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537861259136-VIXGWWJ8SQSMAD2BPG3Q/untitled-1010004-2.jpg Photography Blog - First Test of Faith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537861259795-SWCOW2HFBV9VO25UITSI/untitled-9220032-2.jpg Photography Blog - First Test of Faith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537942829100-49NZ87T200LWDM9LAGD7/untitled-1010006-3.jpg Photography Blog - First Test of Faith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537942864784-O05V08Q7M9EA4TVFXGKR/untitled-9220032-4.jpg Photography Blog - First Test of Faith https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/26/suspension monthly 0.5 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537918056072-BN157ZEOYEO0AFKXGAPA/untitled-9260012.jpg Photography Blog - Suspension of belief https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/26/day-2-high-demands monthly 0.5 2018-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537914855376-7SN7RJ7G4NBJKD8X4D3M/untitled-9260009.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands The first base image. There was the slightest breeze this morning, so some sets were ruined and a couple of times I just had to walk away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537914927863-JTQV7C85WIKVMDD0PXGH/untitled-9260009-2.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands The perfectly respectable and realistically more than enough cropped resolution from a RAW file with basic processing (upload pre-set) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915008520-4J1AZKQ2YUN87TR7KN1H/untitled-9260010.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands The High Res version. This is a JPEG, so the colour is a little more aggressive, but no added processing was used. The mode limits aperture selection and the electronic shutter also limits ISO choice, but (I assume) all in camera JPEG fixes are applied, although my Pen predates the 12-100 and I have not done the update. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537917765690-IYKP9VPPNG52X0EMQCEL/untitled-9260009-6.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands Here is the RAW file with a little brush work for extra detail and added saturation to mimic the JPEG settings. Apart from slight colour variance, is there any real benefit to the the higher res when printing is the end product? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915161142-MYR7D2DA1DFTM99EDNWN/untitled-9260014.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands Base image 2. I though this one shifted during exposure, but it looks like it was fine, although I missed focus a bit (my usual process is to use magnified MF, but on C1 or non high res, tripod mode, I did not have that on and it shifted so I used touch focus instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915293883-GE7KHOIAPLRJVRGKWQ99/untitled-9260014-2.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands The crop from the RAW base file. The visual impression of sharpness if high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915320765-FZD6FYNEGJMX58W31MYT/untitled-9260016.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands And the HR JPEG. This one prompts the viewer to “look inside”, if that is possible (depending on visual media and access). Even though the image above is sharp enough, there is a feeling of more (colour, contrast, detail, brilliance, clarity?) in this file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915365330-Z2VEWO9XTA9KX45PNZUQ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915723385-D9WJB76DHFKO8HXJ1UR8/untitled-9260014-3.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands A closer crop of the focus point of the low (!?) res image (378x489 pixels). The smooth rendering of the RAW file makes up some of the ground between the two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537915932026-RKQGZH39PY3BPTUDBFNW/untitled-9260005.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands Final one. This is a subject close to my heart as I have often found Birches a “soft” looking tree in previous images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537916019316-6CF7FROOXL0TMYGHISFD/untitled-9260005-2.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands The RAW crop. Natural looking, detailed and sharp. This image had nothing done to it except basic import settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537916518965-CRJXIF5SGI3ZRQTXV93B/untitled-9260005-3.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands A little brush work applied to above for added “pop” (+10-15 clarity, contrast and sharpening). This is really only necessary at this scale. The bigger “print” size would be treated differently as these minor localised changes would be mostly invisible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537916068271-FNY0FPJKWIGAOP4CSO5Q/untitled-9260006.jpg Photography Blog - Day 2 High demands The HR image suffers from some JPEG harshness, but holds more contrast and detail, although it did require some exposure and highlight recovery work. The HR images looked lighter on the screen and exposed lighter as well. Bit torn here. There is nothing wrong with either, so I suppose it comes down to need. Scientific levels of information retention or a more artistic and pleasing experience. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/25/later-the-same-day monthly 0.5 2018-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537862122797-Y7AFMIZIJK3UAKSJRGZW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Later the same day.... Portrait crop from the landscape original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537862149361-NM63PGXX28HVMJLRJC6J/untitled-9250082-2.jpg Photography Blog - Later the same day.... This has the almost too sharp look of some JPEG’s I shot with the 12-40 and Pen last year, but it is from a gently processed RAW file. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/25/first-day monthly 0.5 2018-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537830954221-1855SS71FX3HPG4JT0C1/untitled-9250023-2.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537830918458-XH6D65S0J1ISA6R2I477/untitled-9250023-3.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537830967348-TVEDEJ3K1KLWZZPQHKNH/untitled-9250023.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537831335699-3FPAT09LUN5SWZ1VDB0I/untitled-9250019.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537831356283-NIZ2I4SIPML99ZJHBZYY/untitled-9250019-2.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537831612776-EAENBH27Z5GHV2SHHSJ0/untitled-9250039.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537831551301-15ZK4NB6WZUFICET361S/untitled-9250039-2.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537832060967-60B90FS8L945244F333D/untitled-9250005.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537832075670-7XZY9GG2ESWOJIZ7SKA6/untitled-9250007.jpg Photography Blog - First day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537832287829-65VPED36TTUUXISL8O1R/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - First day The more traditional “Bokeh ball” test. 100mm f4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537832405149-RGW59UQT3ZUIUHA5MLZN/untitled-9250052.jpg Photography Blog - First day A bit nervous here, but not a realistic application. I love near-far semi macro landscapes. Realistically more DOF would be applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537832502245-OVJL31UM9ETWJ8Q12AQL/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - First day A more logical use of Bokeh in a composition and perfectly adequate for the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537832637190-KW4POHXV8P7K2XKORV19/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - First day More than useful macro. This is an un-cropped image of a thumb sized flower. It has a more powerful and comfortable to use macro range than either the 12-40 or 25mm which is all I need. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/24/p89d0tw6pxwsry8q1z8mc5055ccjqk monthly 0.5 2018-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537744559058-JEJ4VXDMV0SJQGO1O5YE/untitled-050490.jpg Photography Blog - Zoom Zoom The strong separation the 75mm gives me at f1.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1537744493427-MIP8H5CVTOWDL5Z9J83E/untitled-270010.jpg Photography Blog - Zoom Zoom Taken on a safe aperture with a “crappy” kit lens https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/5/complications monthly 0.5 2018-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1536116689051-2WQOL69G15EUDU5PB193/untitled-7030255.jpg Photography Blog - Pointless Pen F 25mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/20/the-end-is-nigh-or-bring-out-your-dead monthly 0.5 2018-09-23 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/9/13/thoughts-on-teaching-helping-selling-and-guidance monthly 0.5 2018-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1536799155699-SHRKKPVJF7NKQU3YD5H8/untitled-6250042.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts on Teaching, helping, selling and guidance A tough subject for many cameras, torn between the off centre, forward subject and the larger, centred background. This would probably split the field focus wise (I know from experience a Canon SLR would usually grab the background), but simply by setting focus to single point/single shot focus and picking the important point, then re-composing you get can what you want. Face detection would have probably worked here also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1536797560427-N7B3ZW1X5KL002RATJMC/untitled-1230652.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts on Teaching, helping, selling and guidance Without exposure compensation (-1.5), the camera would try to make this image look like daylight (all light meters in all cameras are set to think that way, to make what they are looking at look like daylight light values) and this image would lose it’s night time, slightly grungy vibe and would likely look washed out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1536797256453-6BIIL6FEZ1XUX19HL4H8/untitled-310064.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts on Teaching, helping, selling and guidance A shot that relies on both low light sensitivity and subject separation (shallow depth of field), both achieved by using an f1.8 aperture on a standard lens. Also requires focussing accuracy (see above). Could it have been taken with a kit zoom? Yes, but at the cost of the clearly defined subject “snap” with the background being less smooth and the noise or grain being more obvious due to a higher ISO (up to 4 settings higher). The ability to focus accurately and use exposure compensation were also factors in the image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/5/8/giant-killing monthly 0.5 2018-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1534480401891-A9IWJRQE17X0737COV0U/untitled-5080062.jpg Photography Blog - Giant Killing Because I will not show the ones of the children (it hurts, because there are some lovely images, I will have to limit myself to images taken of "safe" subjects. EM5 mk1 75-300 at about 200m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1534480484060-GPIDE8ZXINW2ZCQ5JMJB/untitled-5110072.jpg Photography Blog - Giant Killing I really felt I would miss the combination of length and speed, but the extra separation of the 75mm at f1.8 to f2 gives me more creative and often technically better quality shots. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/8/17/dead-fish-and-empty-bottles monthly 0.5 2018-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1534479506747-YWCFVHGD8Z9G8W7NVV2C/untitled-1170298.jpg Photography Blog - Dead fish and empty bottles EM5 mk1 17mm f2 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/8/17/hope monthly 0.5 2018-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1534478241898-Z5UGMQEA8YUKNFVUEH0J/untitled-1170300.jpg Photography Blog - Hope and Sausages OMD EM5 mk1 17mm f2. Another example of the eminently useable Bokeh this lens offers shooting with wide apertures in low light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1534479140218-NEMZKCG9UUF4I5HH6MC9/untitled-107.jpg Photography Blog - Hope and Sausages This is not the actual one, but one taken at the same time. Canon 450D 35 f1.4L at about f1.4 (back in my "best lenses, cheapest, lightest cameras" period). These images look crude and simple compared to now. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/8/17/ei277bysx2sni4t1q552yilir42xeh monthly 0.5 2018-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1534477639390-9D3KZ9ZK58M32Z9PDDG2/untitled-1170489-2.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Station https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/8/1/steps monthly 0.5 2018-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533120623849-PVOZQSQ981WJAG5NAHB2/untitled-6060021-6.jpg Photography Blog - Steps The RAW file with no pre-set applied and cropping. Underexposed, flat and poorly framed, EM5 mk1, 25mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533119943458-TYMHCF6D1BCRUH0Q68OB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Steps Basic import setting with cropping (-50 highlights, +25 whites, -30 black, +30 blue channel in camera calibration). This usually works pretty well on a well exposed file, but not a flatter one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533119978275-X7TPKPYB6FY65G7FCJFZ/untitled-6060021-4.jpg Photography Blog - Steps Added White instead of added exposure (+50 from +25) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533120034144-JB5X1ZEME9DHMHYGEUZN/untitled-6060021-3.jpg Photography Blog - Steps Deepened blacks instead of contrast (-50 from -30) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533120094656-E584JK8X3CNLUQMR1RHS/untitled-6060021-2.jpg Photography Blog - Steps Gentle Brush over the focus area (+20 contrast, +15 clarity and +15 sharpness). Sharpening is otherwise Lightroom standard (+25) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533120136717-OE0EZZWZVZPLBXPWLLHL/untitled-6060021.jpg Photography Blog - Steps A little added vibrance, to see if it adds or detracts (+30). I can go either way with this one. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/8/1/corners-and-colour monthly 0.5 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1533119612011-A1R500M8BFS2F8KPKDKZ/untitled-6250042.jpg Photography Blog - Corners and Colour https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/6/17/the-magic-wand monthly 0.5 2018-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529223557825-8GI9IN74AILCAE82LMPT/untitled-1180396-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Magic Wand The original file with my "Gentle +" pre set (+ contrast, whites and shadows, - blacks and highlights). The pole is clearly the central subject, but it does not jump out from the background. The 17mm lens used has excellent Bokeh coherence and micro contrast, but it's wider focal length can still make things too close in focus plane to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529224956211-OSUR5IGGR69FAZVL7KIJ/untitled-1180396-6.jpg Photography Blog - The Magic Wand Pleasant but not punchy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529223827654-NYIK1O2J29VDV2O9TCYP/untitled-1180396-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Magic Wand After "Gentle Push" and "Soft Bokeh" applied. "Gentle Push" adds only about +10 contrast, sharpness and clarity and Soft bokeh subtracts about the same, but the effect is obvious, like a veil of clarity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529223871290-D99DKHWLG0E5Z4H0J2FI/untitled-1180396-5.jpg Photography Blog - The Magic Wand Detail crop showing the natural looking sharpening and softening in harmony. Notice how the woman in the background is less obtrusive, as is the drink machine on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529223954975-KG1HQV0U0P4NC8FVWZJ3/untitled-1180396-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Magic Wand The same base image with the global settings applied the same as "gentle push" brush settings. The image has more punchy colours and contrast, but is still a bit (or is more?) busy to the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529223983550-E4JJYM33XMOJFJ33999C/untitled-1180396-4.jpg Photography Blog - The Magic Wand A crop showing the slightly harsher and harder detail also applied to the background. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/6/12/magical-tram-ride monthly 0.5 2018-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758008994-I78R5U6ZBWAVAXBO6OBZ/untitled-5060277.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758016929-RNO28AMV3WFCUMJYUD0U/untitled-5060280.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758023884-KKFE5ZHZXISUYHNQHOHQ/untitled-5060282.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758038329-16A4326INRC8A5UGY41J/untitled-5060289.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758045277-PKWTE9A7AQR4XXV1RVK2/untitled-5060290.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758050464-D4MY22NWX13Y1LKOU5F5/untitled-5060306.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758072205-JBLLX30NJOT7KI71EC7U/untitled-5060309.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758066131-UJDPGHBJ2L3RMM1ISQDZ/untitled-5060311.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758089418-X2DA3IRGKFR79WWHZWMC/untitled-5060313.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758122364-1U0ANEFXD3TZ3T8YIOZ6/untitled-5060316.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758124752-A2C73HE0MVC1Z4G4R80P/untitled-5060322.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528758142748-P1O6F98ZD0O3DONTHNLD/untitled-5060341.jpg Photography Blog - Tram Ride https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/6/1/4m5ixiy5xfrjdljq7m7m031d14i0js monthly 0.5 2018-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1528264120664-X959N9YZGD8730VRDA1M/untitled-1240437.jpg Photography Blog - Future proof? Not all that glitters is gold. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/6/1/signed-anonymous monthly 0.5 2018-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527809988075-F87J9SWS0XDGX3UE0O4P/untitled-5250185.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527810025637-HZO74HSRMI01I8LJ38YE/untitled-5260277-2.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527810293394-FKF5O4I6CQL2ZUBTM9C2/untitled-5250165.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527810350561-E1AHAWLUUJIR4A5RB3OC/untitled-5250041.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527810405518-DU4UA3TUCA9DLJWCT6V7/untitled-5250144.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527810954440-5BYRHH5DFST9OALRQHU1/untitled-5250114.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527811005346-KR4RNXB7J9AB1AMDG1X4/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527811772833-RXY24A3AGQM1EVJRVPWG/untitled-5250197.jpg Photography Blog - Signed, Anonymous https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/5/30/reflections monthly 0.5 2018-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662065382-IM1HSODMFU1EKWNGSD81/untitled-5250131.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662057193-Y9160ET1H4M6WO0P1KC2/untitled-5250137.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662072501-E9S5ZBFMU6I045KWQ03W/untitled-5250139.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662083184-UNOEBBDZ77O9YFNDWE5W/untitled-5250150.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662083307-66BR7Y53YWYCPYKVAZKW/untitled-5250155.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662092323-EI05SAUSIU2N52IULVWN/untitled-5250168.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662109515-8JWNZ32JG37OLCM0K320/untitled-5250199.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662116277-ZJKB97JR3JEB23G15538/untitled-5250216.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662132753-2OIFXIP9F69621DA5X7C/untitled-5260261.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662143840-GG57FK5OG1OIQCIQNVOT/untitled-5260303.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662142399-TG3ZUP2A2C4KRVHMF01A/untitled-5260320.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527662122456-3YZCAATGTE7AWMCUZ2B0/untitled-5260256.jpg Photography Blog - Reflections https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/4/18/olympus-colour monthly 0.5 2018-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526799352233-H19OTW31S7UDCDWWSCL3/DSCF2812.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526799392033-6LIDNDMHH07JH1R4IW2T/IMG_0071.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526799304484-Y3Y3H0NXVKLRS3FBPPUK/_7220001-2-3.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526799350117-ML9RLRHLV5NNUOG8S68T/_7220001-2-2.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1527661272392-I2OE7G4QRM3NQ7LE4UZB/untitled-5260290.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour Here is a bit of a meatball image, processed with a preset I call "Deep Dreamer". This little bike is always found in one of Melbourne's lanes, outside a shop and is a little worse for wear. This colour is what I would call Canon on speed, but taken on an Olympus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526802345668-4KGUD10QJUP4KQZK1331/DSCF2829.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526802332728-YLBTVVLSGWFFUUXSNAG5/IMG_0076.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526802345178-1REMU7H125GH1BQ0UQFX/OLy+processed.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1526802745213-6WFWG9UMCKFTVWCNY6P6/_7220118.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus Colour https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/5/9/blush monthly 0.5 2018-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525863898860-14H2YZLUV7PUQWN79H9T/IMG_8838.jpg Photography Blog - Blush 550D 35 f1.4L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525864525127-EIZ6XQTCIGHO4UVQK3J7/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Blush 1Ds Mk2 100 f2.8 macro USM https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/5/9/the-magical-explosives-factory monthly 0.5 2018-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525863724040-UK6L3XM95MJHM0EF22ZS/untitled-1240686.jpg Photography Blog - The Magical Fireworks factory https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/5/4/new-f12-lenses-perceptions-and-relevance monthly 0.5 2018-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525392935111-45JG8PP9FXP9JO22X8P8/_-4.jpg Photography Blog - New Fast Lenses, Perceptions and Relevance An old (digitally ancient) image of my niece Lilly (now in her teens). The image is a crop taken with a 10D Canon (about 4mp after the crop). The perceived sharpness of her hair is strong and does not need to be any stronger, especially for this type of image. This image effortlessly prints to A3 with "hair splitting" sharpness. More resolution would define every pore or the peach fuzz on her skin but would it make the image better or just too busy? The Bokeh also shows how less DOF would ruin the image (focus is a little too far forward, grabbing the hair), but F2.8 (F1.8 in M43 format) on an 85mm lens saved it from the trash bin. I sometimes wonder if this camera would still be more than enough for portrait images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525395891577-89JS3HFTOLOB7JM12J6C/untitled-1180398.jpg Photography Blog - New Fast Lenses, Perceptions and Relevance What would be gained from shallower DOF? A speaker as the hero of the story accompanied by lots of soft mush. If I wanted that, I could either get closer or use the 25mm with it's more trendy sharp/soft Bokeh (and find something more interesting than a speaker to shoot). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525593145518-QESJRO9PDA6AO8Q5PZUJ/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - New Fast Lenses, Perceptions and Relevance This image was shot wide open with the 75mm f1.8. If I had f1.2 would I have used it? No, because I needed to balance the amount of blurring with clear rendering of relevant detail. The Bokeh is gentle, sweet and harmonious, but not all pervading. As a practical consideration, f1.8 was tons for a decent ISO and shutter speed combination in evening light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1529835235791-FBAVZ2BUQEKLY70REJL2/untitled-1010103.jpg Photography Blog - New Fast Lenses, Perceptions and Relevance A unique 3D look from the 14-42, that none of my other lenses seem to emulate quite this way. High micro contrast and old fashioned, coherent Bokeh rendering limited by a not-able-to-be very fast aperture setting combined to make this. With another lens I would have gone wider, creating a more sharp/soft look. How predictable. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/3/24/the-dynamic-duo monthly 0.5 2018-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521848250880-XUWHYYDZVKBQPVT0MW1T/_4090501.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521849163305-G32SXAKS0F4CRZSYAOS9/_4090488.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521849922552-X0XSNG6H8UCJ96YU4H0G/untitled-1170084.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo When given good to average light, it can fool me into thinking I am looking at an image made by the 75mm f1.8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521849962232-0T47N24CEF63Q8AO4245/untitled-1170407.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo Giant poster anyone? This is a 50% crop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521870883421-I1ZWFTWNAL661FH3ZTX3/_2190134.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521870890971-NK5DTNFJ7RJUKKA3JSY2/_2190135.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521850555339-39N3T5HX9TOMAED86CD7/untitled-290191-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo Sitting on my back patio, looking at what ever comes. This bee was about 6 feet away. This focal range is excellent for capturing small objects in flight and staying out of their reaction zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521850584106-YUR1NA2ZHFNYO5HALS39/untitled-290191.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo A blow up of the above image showing both the shallowness of the depth of field at extreme magnifications but also the sharpness retained wide open and hand held at the longest (weakest) focal length. Would anyone complain about an A3+ print made from this image? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521850897546-KZHVWVCPJNQQGNTG5OYZ/_4100178.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo In less than perfect light, it pulls off the most unlikely images. A purely speculative image taken with a flick of the wrist at about 10 feet in the most atrocious weather. I know for a fact that the previous image was taken across the street, so the lens had to fully refocus in a split second. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1525864754877-JZXDZCXT1FQSE08E7HFX/untitled-4220413.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo A bit like the Pelican, this lens looks ungainly, even inefficient, but it is as graceful as any when allowed to fly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521871019356-84G3JQFIHLGAU41P3O9K/untitled-1010101.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo Wide open at the long end. EM5. Like the 75-300, this lens does not offer "super" Bokeh, but what it does offer is pleasant and reasonably controlled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521851949302-6QQWGJ7NDT0VU0ZPYFRI/untitled-290002.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo Every extinguished bug's last act is held in fine detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521852553999-JUII7KULDTYG9B1ML0LO/untitled-1010142.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521852595667-V5WPRR87U6A3MBOAFIK3/untitled-1010142-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo A crop of the above image showing the fine detail on offer. This is the kind of quality that used to thrill me from my 35L Canon. How far we have come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521852281483-NLDJAIADSJ19AI9FBVLQ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - The Dynamic Duo I really appreciate the smooth Bokeh transition. One of the advantages of a slow lens is you shoot with the assumption of good depth of field, not be tempted to push the envelope too much. Ironically DOF still often bites me with M43 because you think you should have plenty, but often don't. The snappy, micro contrast sits well with the pleasant Bokeh. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/2/27/the-three-musketeers monthly 0.5 2018-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519764982551-5INRTG9LCRJG5VJ2Q7G1/untitled-1180398.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) The expanded out of focus coherence is very forgiving, but can also still be snappy enough thanks to it's micro contrast, for creative use. The above image reminds me of the Leica look I fell in love with years ago. The overall clarity of the composition, even the out of focus areas, with added snap on the focus point that really jumps out and draws your attention "out of order". A more modern Bokeh design would hero the foreground, at the expense of the rest of the story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519765287652-5KC56BRBEQYZJ23C642B/untitled-1150023-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) This image shows the bokeh rendering at it's best. The image is a bin job, but even at f2 and manually focussed at 2 meters (for outside shooting), the image holds together. Most lenses would show a blur line at about the second poster or closer, with little rendered usefully past it. It would have an obvious sharp/soft dynamic. The 17mm lets you determine the point where the detail transitions naturally. In practice, it makes the bokeh "invisible" not an effect in itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519726578671-PROXM2GUQB47CV9AOE58/untitled-1190105-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519726424573-6TF8DFDROALDJU5LS61J/untitled-9270119.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) The EPM2 and the 17mm seem to particularly like each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519775730532-1N82N0QV648D5P9EY89M/untitled-120009.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519775717936-7JP2826UMEDH8EKX7ENI/untitled-120009-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521870669173-H6SX1VU567B613FOQ5NQ/untitled-120009.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519727725202-HW4W1JXGY6W2599BJ4T3/untitled-1160351.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) EM5 25mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519727895372-MT1CE3XJSLPBYN368ISC/untitled-1160427.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) Spot on, but the focus drop off even at f4 is quite quick, so focussing mistakes are punished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519728785539-6V3SZTMFRZ5R8TAZQUTG/untitled-1210091.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519728846604-6KMXMGSFKCS36MUQLZGX/untitled-1180285.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519728897869-CIE65FTDS4Z4W3317SAQ/untitled-1180527.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519728922457-OEYNEG6Y00HK5FG8WMGW/untitled-1180408.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519728985851-MOOKWV7M7I6ON451QWUN/untitled-1150080.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519729037701-7EUH4NZSM75GWVZGS3N6/untitled-1180183.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519729257271-YQ4GVES99CRHQ5RDC7HI/untitled-1070067-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519764261991-XHCTSYFJEB99L5YQ0M2H/_2040056-3.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) Powerful enough to calm the smaller format doubters. 75mm f1.8 (150mm f2.8 equivalent). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1521870767472-MZVQ5JVGT7RKNW9BQ17G/_2040056-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) A crop of the above, shot wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519763759591-NDS9OQWWDGC44JAJFAR5/untitled-1160303-2.jpg Photography Blog - The Three Musketeers (plus the other one) My current screen saver. Pin sharp and hyper real looking at 29" even cropped a little. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/2/20/perfect-day monthly 0.5 2018-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519122910190-Q4IFUW8V51Q5AIN9GM04/untitled-1070424.jpg Photography Blog - Perfect Day Pen F 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519122696100-R3LS7W0Z0NN1UYS19X4B/untitled-1070067-3.jpg Photography Blog - Perfect Day Pen F 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1519123583913-FDPXOA3AW3DEFULYZ7AL/untitled-1070438.jpg Photography Blog - Perfect Day Pen F 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/2/16/y72o0fgdhxeuy552tz6qo6u8ujkb92 monthly 0.5 2018-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518852165785-599I6UP1F99HGKLN9ONM/untitled-1251012.jpg Photography Blog - Ha colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518852235631-6V72FAU5IDM0A6H6A7BN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ha colour. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/2/16/6na94df8mqpcsl7deio20934mfr3wi monthly 0.5 2018-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518785331070-0RW0ML8E1UTTJCA0WOSO/untitled-1251006.jpg Photography Blog - The lure of evil colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518851039912-C34Y42PMYGCAHOJA789V/untitled-1251006-2.jpg Photography Blog - The lure of evil colour Tighter cropping due to the over abundance of orange and white in that corner. Not offensive in the mono image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518785360832-4JMSIKC0TUSH3AU5X387/untitled-1250103.jpg Photography Blog - The lure of evil colour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518851068130-GBQ9R26G7G7M62K3531O/untitled-1250103-2.jpg Photography Blog - The lure of evil colour More "open" and gentle than the colour image, but I cannot deny that the yellow of the helmet was the draw for the image in the first place. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/2/16/coping-with-the-first-snow monthly 0.5 2018-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518784128847-B80YAQ7RS6MQ7VL075GR/untitled-1250930.jpg Photography Blog - Coping with the first snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518784168074-DKLWLKUR5FMG700Y0BK1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Coping with the first snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1518784209791-1UIBTEBE4FL9YW05YUAP/untitled-1250994.jpg Photography Blog - 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Complication https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/1/27/back-with-a-thud monthly 0.5 2018-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1517032039882-2N4C85BY6PJKMRO914CD/untitled-1250120.jpg Photography Blog - Return EM5 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/1/12/anticipation monthly 0.5 2018-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515737088291-YM9W5J1REN5S52CJCA4K/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Anticipation An example of an image crying out to be made mono-tonal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515738388081-835IY6GP9N7UUFI43EFI/untitled-4240200-3.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515737569308-QE3KZGEC6AS78SBKHV4P/untitled-4240200.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515737999801-820ZO5QANC3D4KBAPUZS/untitled-4240200-2.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515738294944-6LFGFH936KYGKUL50PTD/untitled-4240210-2.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515738316790-XC4CE8R0HDHTIJS1ZTDL/untitled-4240210.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515800664610-HNXRXJGIGKYYDOOOXGGX/untitled-4240221-2.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515800641342-8W52Y8DNSGQW82S7OT7M/untitled-4240221.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515801400513-FZ7Z41AJFWA9YBXIKCOO/untitled-4240204-2-3.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1515801391576-56PY6JJCQ8RT5EUV1REA/untitled-4240204-2.jpg Photography Blog - Anticipation https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/1/2/heavenly-places monthly 0.5 2018-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514882671864-C2ICJIAPFE9QTB5105VB/untitled-310010-2.jpg Photography Blog - Heavenly places Just down the road from where we stay. EM5 25mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514882735521-HUN4T0RWOIDU3A0N87GT/untitled-310073.jpg Photography Blog - Heavenly places "Tigger" enjoying the afternoon light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514882839297-9U1WBP6ZT0K1KX9OU1KN/untitled-1010095.jpg Photography Blog - Heavenly places Sunrise taken from our bed! Tough life. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/1/2/ground-zero monthly 0.5 2018-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514848138605-LSVTK9TVPIFOO6DZI88O/untitled-0254.jpg Photography Blog - Ground Zero Canon 40mm on a crop frame 65mm equivalent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514848224761-PCHFPNICGZQLBR59L1AE/untitled-0187.jpg Photography Blog - Ground Zero Pleasantly separated, but with as little long lens compression as possible. Same lens as above. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/1/2/recovery monthly 0.5 2018-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514846380081-QBOWZQCNR0BJSBOU84XR/untitled-310001.jpg Photography Blog - Recovery First image of the day without checking my settings (f2 at ISO 800!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514846438884-U23FL96BSCMX1T8OS9IO/untitled-310001-2.jpg Photography Blog - Recovery This has only been recovered with Lightroom's exposure slider (the pole is out of focus, not smeared by over exposure). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514846764542-NU84IYQX2K2FSXTVKEG9/untitled-310001-3.jpg Photography Blog - Recovery After a "quick minute" of processing (some added brightness, and colour) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2018/1/2/more-25mm-love monthly 0.5 2018-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1514845611753-C3X7NBT8W8GY3N357QXV/untitled-310064.jpg Photography Blog - More 25mm love Bit of a Thomas and Friends fan. Bokeh of this lens is rarely offensive. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/12/17/settling-in-with-the-25mm monthly 0.5 2017-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513491831155-MF90J629R63ZR4MGXCFP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Settling in with the 25mm Wide open sharpness is good (second only to the 75mm). A basic Lightroom pre-set applied, no localised brush work that would bring out even more detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513491852565-R1866N1UDI3FJ9BH84UH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Settling in with the 25mm And Bokeh is pleasant also https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513492060916-RKAVZP1ZWQ4HEOX8MAWG/untitled-160002-3.jpg Photography Blog - Settling in with the 25mm CA is an obvious but fixable issue wide open. F1.8 100% crop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513492078174-AUBFQV6WXTH9JD1C6S08/untitled-160002-2.jpg Photography Blog - Settling in with the 25mm After a Lightroom pre-set called "L2 25mm wide open" (go figure) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513492351678-FN8OBB3JRGLPC4Q30ZRL/untitled-170014.jpg Photography Blog - Settling in with the 25mm F1.8 focussed on the eye, but without eye detection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513492398270-Z2G90R13AU8MPVNSZEP1/untitled-170014-2.jpg Photography Blog - Settling in with the 25mm Again nothing but the basic pre-set. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/27/of-again monthly 0.5 2017-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513243223281-0W8EV1765VQ726FGVFIF/untitled-5130067.jpg Photography Blog - Of Again Nothing like we will see, but oh well. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/12/14/0kuckfr87llyp21gnfo9z7d2arxtqs monthly 0.5 2017-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513241007861-76F6TSX3M6YJV53N0W0C/untitled-9290242.jpg Photography Blog - Lucky find. An old itch scratched. Kamakura EM5 45mm. Not the weather we will be getting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1513242122495-LR6H72RN2SC6VQGUQCX5/untitled-140002.jpg Photography Blog - Lucky find. An old itch scratched. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/29/1p90pa53c0ogyaqqvrz1hn5u8odd9m monthly 0.5 2017-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1511902778490-VYWCVW64Q7ARI34OEM95/_4090323.jpg Photography Blog - Clean Lines, clear statement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1512009925430-IN2ZI3UFD1H0RQ15NS8X/_4090323.jpg Photography Blog - Clean Lines, clear statement The original image in all if it's colour glory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1512010535259-TM82KXM4AQHWLXZFCPW0/_4090323-2.jpg Photography Blog - Clean Lines, clear statement https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/27/thoughts-on-the-new monthly 0.5 2017-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1511777623849-TWSGGMU31A5PJQSIKAKB/untitled-250094-2.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts on the new Pen F 25mm f4 1/60th exposing for the lamp light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1511777671096-02ODXXD8GZ5R83ROED5T/untitled-250094.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts on the new https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1511777522650-V2MRVJ5YQ2MS5Z5NNXZ7/untitled-9290245.jpg Photography Blog - Thoughts on the new Maybe more time will tell. Pen F, Kamakura Japan 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/19/enough-now monthly 0.5 2017-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1511091908611-MDRTP292V3A4Q9S5WEQT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Enough now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1511091926061-U1M70K6PBC0J2385NA1V/untitled-190082.jpg Photography Blog - Enough now Acceptable sharpness wide open. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/10/7aserkab75vavflx43uaa2upfjdwbr monthly 0.5 2017-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510289290490-FQ9WTMZGMCR3ELLFAQYI/untitled-9290237.jpg Photography Blog - Odd Things OMD 45mm lens https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/17/something-old monthly 0.5 2017-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510892208501-XBFMCMA8HYK1RU0KWNO7/untitled-120105.jpg Photography Blog - Something Old... Detail of an old steam tractor. One of several in the grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510892368948-XL42OVI98LFN0KE0WSKT/untitled-120038.jpg Photography Blog - Something Old... The potting shed door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510892330656-JJZAVF3R43UQ7XFWFO29/untitled-120020.jpg Photography Blog - Something Old... https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/31/the-power-of-the-unconnected monthly 0.5 2017-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509443557703-ITQ7XQW4J4QHKWT5NMSX/untitled-040305.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the unconnected. An intimate moment of quiet amidst the flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509956744097-6U1VBISVQT88SWZLKEG7/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the unconnected. Reservoir Dogs crossed with the Usual Suspects? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509443653484-8V7JDW11DTVQDDRTTH5E/untitled-010028.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the unconnected. Moments in time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510218590681-NNXJVHJVDBQ5FXMHAHMP/untitled-010194.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the unconnected. I like the eye to wander around the image, seeing layers, contradictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509443590861-T1JH6Y8HM3KNI3P1SKQU/_4080157-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the unconnected. Questions are asked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510219057786-QGB798KFREYM4PNL4L4F/untitled-4240205-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the unconnected. Coincidence and chance are your friends, but not to the point of gimmickry. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/7/filtered-view monthly 0.5 2017-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044215580-ZB9X5QDB75Q9DPRK8W0N/untitled-1010005.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view The original shot with the 25mm at f2 with the filter on, darkened to control the highlight values. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044246125-U60JM1DFOQPH3DIE55Q0/untitled-1010005-2.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view "Glowacious" Bokeh or not? This file has had it's highlights recovered and there was some strong purple and green CA removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044460465-72NH9OJMA96LFHNLRY5V/untitled-070029-2.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view Again at F2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044503801-UVEO0DTER7371OSPW113/untitled-070029-3.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view Even with the sun in the shot, there is little flare and the leaf edge (top) is very sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044653372-DROHYND3MQBPLWGMV9ZD/untitled-050015.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view OMD 25mm f4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044731696-V8F6X6G3U4288NN4AO38/untitled-050015-2.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view This has had no added sharpening outside of Lightroom's basic setting (25). Focus is a little to the back in the contrasty silhouette, but the OMD's tend to do that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1510044866812-P25Y7DLMYVI4UPIPWV9X/untitled-050015-3.jpg Photography Blog - Unfiltered view Stupidly close, 550x480 pixels. No issue? Not sure. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/6/it-only-takes-1 monthly 0.5 2017-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509956351884-6QYD56FG7FAXUCUA5KMU/untitled-060064.jpg Photography Blog - It only takes One Pen F 25mm f5.6 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/11/3/eureka-moment monthly 0.5 2017-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509684698211-X2Z5E6218UNUJFXY1U2A/_4110237.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. This is a good example of the "confused" role of the 50mm. The shot says landscape, without any of the sweeping vastness assumed (although there is a touch of uncorrected keystone distortion often found in wide angle images). It also tightens the composition like a telephoto, but with no hint of compression or drawing in. The M43 aspect ratio is also a consideration here, making the image squarer than in other formats. Possibly the format is highlighting the issue for me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509656707787-GP5T89WMFFHRASMRAP1K/Tokyo+summer-9300146.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. The 17mm allows easy composition, in tight. I don't favour anything wider as exaggerated perspective creeps in too easily and often the shot needs some cropping anyway. The other characteristics of this particular lens also help in this role. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509656830631-K29NAAKRO4YPHTE7FV8D/tokyo+summer+2-010194.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. Apart from the obvious benefit of extra reach, the flatted perspective from the 75mm helps to isolate the subject. Would you want a whole album of images like this outside of a fashion catalogue? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509687332527-KAI4F5FLKZQDTFVCC7VV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. An example of a beautiful quality image thanks to the lens, let down by poor (lazy) composition. My excuse was I was only experimenting. Creamy rich colour, good enough Bokeh, with a delicate balance held between expansive coverage and natural compression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509686757849-B3YB0ITRKXSFG0BI1X9S/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. And lets not discount the lens's role as the 17mm's foil, being tighter, richer in colour and super snappy, smooth and delicate in sharpness and contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509687195439-K898NICQFG7T1TDRE562/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. Not to mention a killer hand held night photography lens (a role the 20mm was good at except for the poor AF). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509687988752-Y87YGB8MYIYRGQWLOY3A/_6220200.jpg Photography Blog - Eureka Moment. OMD ISO 800 25mm f2. Crop of above, sharp, with nice Bokeh. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/31/inversion monthly 0.5 2017-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509443342745-GVB6Y4ZN03RSDLDJN2FP/untitled-010091.jpg Photography Blog - Inversion Does it matter which lens took the image? As soon as you start looking at an image, the how turns into who, where, why and when. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/31/the-50mm-dilemma monthly 0.5 2017-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509406182889-WVBBSMSD9ZE4KWPZU4SG/untitled-040022.jpg Photography Blog - The 50mm Dilemma Story telling composition with the 17mm. An even wider lens would obviously add more, but with added distortions and possibly too much wasted information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509405322097-VI49LK02FQLFZ762UL6X/untitled-5060369.jpg Photography Blog - The 50mm Dilemma A tight crop achieved with a 45mm (90mm equiv). This lens effortlessly creates these images in any city I visit. The 25mm often includes too much and lacks that slight compression. Strangely I did not take to the 60mm macro I owned for a year. It, like the 25mm was a middle lens. It was not as powerful as the 75mm nor as gentle and natural as the 45mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509403134020-LCPR4ERBSJQ0IPC9SNMZ/untitled-310019.jpg Photography Blog - The 50mm Dilemma OMD 25mm at f8 showing the difficulty of obtaining full depth of field at close distances even on M43. What is soft in this image is not distracting. A good sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509403172093-BS9TWJQ4CPL4R1BQ74IY/untitled-310011.jpg Photography Blog - The 50mm Dilemma OMD 25mm f5.6. A little nervous in the far background, but smooth and controlled until then. Not the best ever Bokeh, but well within post processing tolerances and a tough subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509403207203-MFGZ4COW83605DNLUC59/untitled-310012.jpg Photography Blog - The 50mm Dilemma OMD 25mm f2.8. Slightly more softening of Bokeh and good snappiness on the main point of focus. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/29/the-power-of-the-crop monthly 0.5 2017-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255579713-G2LPD1KFWYRBJLL3AZ1S/untitled-9270136-2.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the crop EPM2 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255618321-FT7AUNL06Q5GPKRMQXKC/untitled-9270136.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the crop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509256132702-NYT7AQMSGE205Q013EKC/untitled-9270127.jpg Photography Blog - The power of the crop Also cropped and straightened. The cropping exaggerated the closeness of the pointed finger. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/29/the-pen-is-as-mighty-as-wellthe-pen monthly 0.5 2017-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509254221268-1RTSVV3GFO738W0WW8WM/untitled-9270119.jpg Photography Blog - The Pen is as mighty as, well....the Pen EPM2 17mm F5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255347114-X68S8D59ECAQ0VA8BJY4/untitled-9270189.jpg Photography Blog - The Pen is as mighty as, well....the Pen The little beast is also tiny and although it is red, it most often went under the radar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255429029-Z1FZTXRPTEPVIF7BN07F/untitled-9270180.jpg Photography Blog - The Pen is as mighty as, well....the Pen Added blue channel in the Lightroom "camera calibration" panel works well also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255117419-4TPRDCY1P19GRCRFSPHC/untitled-9270259.jpg Photography Blog - The Pen is as mighty as, well....the Pen It is also really quiet, even without a silent mode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255183321-UGORVEF3Z89O2FNAYCGN/untitled-9270221.jpg Photography Blog - The Pen is as mighty as, well....the Pen Some of my favourite images of the trip came from this combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509255257948-RVWQDBUKQYENH2YS27O9/untitled-9270222.jpg Photography Blog - The Pen is as mighty as, well....the Pen Very OMD-film like colour and contrast. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/29/fear-and-ignorance monthly 0.5 2017-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509253071805-776Q3H4Z8OZ9Q6ZJ57KT/untitled-9260036.jpg Photography Blog - Fear and Ignorance. Pen F 17mm F2.2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509253218589-3UOW49R2X63MJ54TKCNC/untitled-9260054.jpg Photography Blog - Fear and Ignorance. and again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509253279602-8RXLDM8LDDZ4IEEGLM95/untitled-9260040.jpg Photography Blog - Fear and Ignorance. This with a more sensible f5.6. F2.8 to 8 are all about the same, excellent centre and good edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509253362519-1MHD5A84CCVJJQZ7UR2Q/untitled-9260045.jpg Photography Blog - Fear and Ignorance. Just to break with convention, Pen F 45mm shot from the hip. This was the first image from the Pen F that made me realise the "bigger" quality lurking in there. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/26/iup0la0szlrjb83gow1jsolgvvmomd monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509013965195-EDN0UD3LMWX9RNBF7H9X/_4110237.jpg Photography Blog - Roses and Reflections OMD 25mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509013216203-C7KSXBRVVQI468DS8AJE/_4090001.jpg Photography Blog - Roses and Reflections OMD 75-300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509013271070-CMARU2THPEO3Z4QMH7PB/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - Roses and Reflections OMD 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509055431680-XKCRASTENBGKDGWA2HW2/_4110243.jpg Photography Blog - Roses and Reflections OMD 25mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509013633560-VU1X0HLBPQBQ2QCFPSU3/_4080210.jpg Photography Blog - Roses and Reflections OMD 25mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/26/old-friends monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509010399632-TAGX9CCI5XZE3TTJ3DNA/_4110440.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friends OMD 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509011894081-HBCDFHPNBWOMQJCRZ3QU/_4110442.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509011422343-9NYG24ZS9JUGKPAEY0K9/_4090057.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friends OMD 75-300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509011491044-4UU5FMYUKR6KZPQ6FSIX/_4080157.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friends OMD 25mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509055653602-NWSPXMZKOQXPXHMT7T7A/_4090532.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friends OMD 75-300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509055572756-MYP6TC4G6ASOUC3P10GR/_4090437.jpg Photography Blog - Old Friends OMD 75-300 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/26/clean-cleaner monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509010113564-NFR0WRM8TQ7XTKNC4S3O/_4090488.jpg Photography Blog - Yellow Therapy Osaka OMD 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509010288589-ECSV0QKG07D5TVRO8T7D/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Yellow Therapy Osaka OMD 75-300 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/22/yn9lvvgpcj7z7ua8odxwgajnvbscyv monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508653122871-Y5ACJIPUWUC7G4QIPH5J/untitled-4200150-2.jpg Photography Blog - Kyoto Random Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508653168669-CXUH8VM58SN7C1BWOW10/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Kyoto Random Images https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/26/tokyo-random-images monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509009865024-XR59R0EUU2FMNHZRBW04/untitled-9280002.jpg Photography Blog - Tokyo Random Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1509009935806-UR8VMANR08XP0TWL4C5H/untitled-9280093.jpg Photography Blog - Tokyo Random Images https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/26/ohs-be-damned monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508991142937-LVVDPDG1DINNMGIAVII7/untitled-9280445.jpg Photography Blog - OHS be damned! 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OMD 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508800409921-WO1GQQL9XIUPPV6UQDCH/untitled-120033.jpg Photography Blog - Benefits of spring too late More similar than different, the rolling hills of northern Tasmania just last week. OMD 25mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/22/nupv41jyw00rejvdki9ynwi79dporg monthly 0.5 2017-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508652891946-HR85MGX3UHJE5NE86TFX/untitled-4200125.jpg Photography Blog - Touched by touching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508652940772-UDEB5OFB3G06TPQ050V2/untitled-4200115-2.jpg Photography Blog - Touched by touching. Both 17mm f2.8 on an OMD https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/23/looking-at-looking monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508715542701-1MQAJXYJA51DQX0J6D3D/untitled-4220201-2.jpg Photography Blog - Looking at looking OMD 45mm f5.6 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/22/one-vs-many monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508652996146-H4KYTQQK54TUUOKCE8I3/untitled-4200104-2.jpg Photography Blog - One vs many https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/22/in-defence-of-the-decent monthly 0.5 2017-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508645107623-XN7ZL4CH5OYIG3G49EV0/untitled-1010058.jpg Photography Blog - A 17mm Olympus mini review, In defence of the decent. Wide open with a little post processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508645426038-Y1R2L6V6NZMAIXCA5U14/untitled-1010058-3.jpg Photography Blog - A 17mm Olympus mini review, In defence of the decent. Ok. This is as bad as it gets. Still acceptably sharp after basic processing for a large (A2) print at normal viewing distances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508645932712-8U8QF0HSHANE5QYOTNVJ/untitled-030442.jpg Photography Blog - A 17mm Olympus mini review, In defence of the decent. Taken late evening (darker than it looks here), so wide open out of need. Focus fell on the man's Kimono, but the story can still unfold because the bokeh is neither too fast/strong in fall off nor too irregular to bear. There is still a snap to the man's back, but the eye drifts to the woman and then further into the image. I feel this makes a more complicated and usable image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508646409755-PA6IV2SXTYCSPJLQDKXY/untitled-220058.jpg Photography Blog - A 17mm Olympus mini review, In defence of the decent. Taken this morning with the EPM2 and 17mm at f5.6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508648385834-CQUVFCATYJAMK0N0B5P3/untitled-220058-2.jpg Photography Blog - A 17mm Olympus mini review, In defence of the decent. Top right corner with a little added post for some micro CA that appeared around the holes. I know from printing that this level of detail tops out an A3+ print and nobody looks that closely at the corners of an image unless they are looking for technical faults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508653240964-S0M7A8X5OEOCVW8SB9UP/untitled-220008.jpg Photography Blog - A 17mm Olympus mini review, In defence of the decent. EPM2 17mm f2.8 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/17/taking-stock-with-more-detail monthly 0.5 2017-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508233403785-J82CMYQMJQ03FAIGKY08/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Fast and responsive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508237578118-M1J8ZRVAWVR5L8MB9C9V/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Good colour with in an old fashioned feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508237666385-Z7L0GPPXF2712RQ4FN2N/untitled-040516.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Good, coherent bokeh for less than ideal depth situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508234032703-94R3FYQY6R30WPU1OGB2/_4080157.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508236285775-AZG5RX2WIFLG8NKDM4VB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508236393938-MWYFOZGM5I8H4X8UX2E4/_4110525.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. All three of the above images were taken on a brassy spring afternoon in Osaka. The width of the streets suited the 25mm well. The harsh editing was my look at the time. I really have to re visit them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508399951319-LVTGY3GI3NF2FXJLQ9RE/untitled-1230057.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Something the 25mm does really well is give me the lush, rich look Canon used to supply. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508234828262-1KKRRZF1JGZXF6JB1YG9/untitled-9300120-2.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. A good working distance, natural perspective and inclusion of environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508272855914-G9PRCW0U7TNUQBOQBDW8/untitled-4120039-5.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. A tight crop showing good quality with gentleness at the magic f2.2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508235547283-YDQOBVEPSUW1DL85VVKB/untitled-4210395.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Natural details in high relief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508235065294-LEVCLU3ALKQTZXJ5HT8P/untitled-4250434-2.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Relaxed and comfortable feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508235388197-NBBBEMAG5KUSX75QMGP3/untitled-050424-2.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Strong, compressed perspective https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508237076609-TSVSEITGNUP9WEOW6XH1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Great for abstract detail pulling and almost surreal quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508235820930-TOSICO7XQZKBYUYKRRWM/untitled-050490.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. Again a powerful tool, giving M43 the depth of field versatility it is often considered to be lacking. There are faster and shorter lenses in M43, but this is the best power to price/weight lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508236144276-OND6N1LSM61QMBDGQ9EJ/_4100178.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. A literal flick of the wrist grab shot. Nearly binned, but it grew on me. The slightly missed focus is mitigated by the consistently pleasant bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508236728108-1CP0BV5QH5O7FJDXJ1C0/untitled-1170105.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. One of over 100 keepers taken in two hours, granted in ideal conditions. When editing these images it is easy to forget the lens is the cheapest bit of kit I own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508236531021-PGVHXGCM97LBR18NZ068/untitled-400.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock, with more detail. One of many zoo images taken on less than ideal conditions. This lens pulls off near miracles regularly. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/17/taking-stock monthly 0.5 2017-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508197555778-P0BG9HLPEQ1T9RP4L1AM/untitled-170001.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock OMD 75-300 at about 200 wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508197818223-2M0QM8X0TSD81IWIOEIW/untitled-170011.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock OMD 75-300 wide open (f6+!) at about 10 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1508198075275-M7G5PGA0GG92E57GEVVU/untitled-170011-2.jpg Photography Blog - Taking Stock A crop of above https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/10/down-sizing-or-omg-what-am-i-doing monthly 0.5 2017-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507615524487-LUBQ1PDKCOLBPMKX9SHF/_2190134.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) The cheap zoom at full bore, showing real world quality similar to my much loved Canon 400 f5.6L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507615975752-WZU5F8IXIA618430U5QY/untitled-28.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507616633685-8NT6FDKOXSROH9S50YJW/untitled-1170084.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507616261599-UPYYNKX8B342BUVKWAWR/_1290106.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507615960050-QODRZ92CTP8IMVKTY0PT/untitled-4250066-2.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507628724368-P8RIDHJX9L5D960SR023/untitled-2.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) Really sharp wide open with powerful separation, but sometimes not as characterful as similar images taken with the humble 45mm. Maybe the longer focal length compresses enough to give the image a flatter look, but the 45mm often just looks more "3D". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507617595267-TXIXJPQ8Q6YGYC4H1QRF/untitled-050490.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507617765454-3DKKH99JET6M0M0XMNOW/untitled-020397.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507617737992-DSW7M2C78HPMQA1CMHUN/untitled-050424-2.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507617818770-FG7GOEO1HECU4JUFW0BE/untitled-050714.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507617801328-ME2GTXN9N3RU6LIZLR2F/_7250015.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507618943812-F44Q5336BV8YU8CZR7BM/untitled-7050049.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507619027210-80M144BWHY8475QBAA8X/untitled-230420-2.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507619089889-JD6VGHNHGNOYOJW96Z8H/untitled-280159.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1507619147041-NZMGPNL5I5MZMR71OV8F/untitled-160035.jpg Photography Blog - Down sizing (or OMG what am I doing!) https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/10/3/a-bad-slump-and-some-spark-joy monthly 0.5 2018-08-25 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/7/24/as-many-photos-as-you-want-but-no-flash monthly 0.5 2017-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500858072730-M79RM4PCYX6TJAT2SU2K/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500936819615-I2QG8Y9AIWDQPE0KPNUD/untitled-7230257.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500936739343-AATG4P2HNS1FN10AD3BN/untitled-7230151.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500936758181-A0X7PL589VPIK0QLX2XV/untitled-7230219.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500936947081-01K53P9FD7SIVLWLGW82/untitled-7230261.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500936971353-R878QY0L21AGF8QDM8QQ/untitled-7230277.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500937169886-A0K1O0J7FY0S1O0I8H93/untitled-7230284.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500938428075-H3I6WQX6IQ564DP6UYZP/untitled-7230302.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500939381099-U5027U8DTDI5XNM48Q0Q/untitled-7230142.jpg Photography Blog - 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No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500939593347-CQAQ15JDC4NZ0GXWQKY2/untitled-7230159.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501201783411-RWHEGH2UIYRZTH669RAB/untitled-7230320.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501202008741-QP8H2R6BPCEJ2HELPY6B/untitled-7230253.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1500939873297-GTJSZIJ4WIMGZ5J90QK0/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - No flashing please. The figure behind the wheel is about 20cm tall and the ship is complete from stem to stern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501202206241-87RZWZTP11MJGV89X68Z/untitled-7230314-2.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501202182499-GYIVC9HNUIGJVSSRM6EV/untitled-7230314.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501203425298-SS0GNATRKD7I3S12ZHCG/untitled-7230335-4.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501202967768-J0ZZYUHT6OQVSRE78IZW/untitled-7230335-2.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501202816597-8SOH5DN97P2ETYM2JDRC/untitled-7230335-3.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501202831734-24TUPGDCDUFCF3WPER26/untitled-7230335.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1501203334528-DU0GYS2SGCVQGOTF5OAA/untitled-7230335-4.jpg Photography Blog - No flashing please. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/7/10/unsettled-and-indulgent monthly 0.5 2017-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499645487247-L9JAXKF19W0AAVPASOO1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - unsettled and indulgent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499646358262-HWBP56PWC8ZLC43C7X80/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - unsettled and indulgent The quality of this image has both smoother bokeh (at f2.8) than the tele zoom and more bite than the standard zoom. A beautiful combination. The small size of the lens also helped with the "drop in", casual portrait situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499646881162-TX6C69MSNYLX446MWPZG/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - unsettled and indulgent OK quality from a "junk" lens. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/7/6/still-working-well monthly 0.5 2017-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499337245009-S7Q4ZCSUAY2P6HK19HD8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - still working well Pen F 40-150 12 second exposure. A 6 stop ND filter was fitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499338565536-MNGM1YCISF7LXNRH7IWJ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - still working well Taken a few minutes before, in less brilliant light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499338806848-TUJXFSHN3HD3N73IFIA5/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - still working well and a quick mono conversion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499337886630-L3D8MWFNBKLS6PSLGT5U/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - still working well Pen F 40-150 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499337995030-C2KE3K2TVC2498VLQPTA/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - still working well A little crop of the above image (lower right) using normal 20mp resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1499338436538-0JY1YY37OU562BVOXQTN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - still working well https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/30/time monthly 0.5 2017-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1498775349718-ZK8G0SG3DUUEDN9YFW2U/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Time https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/19/insurmountable-problem monthly 0.5 2017-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497832909085-FFFJ9LDAIFXOD7GXA08Q/untitled-6180119.jpg Photography Blog - Insurmountable problem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497833002019-FQI7HQ0PXC61ECFMNCYN/untitled-6180121.jpg Photography Blog - Insurmountable problem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497833839728-2ZVNDK1D4H8E2MZTPEYE/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Insurmountable problem This snap of a dejected Jack as we were leaving is at f2.8 (af lock on) and 35mm. Pleasantly the DOF looks to be from a bigger camera, but his eyes are a little out and three previous images were unusable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497834226381-AIBGG6EM9SRFNGTI8LQO/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Insurmountable problem Another taken at f7.1 and 38mm (f13 and 75mm full frame). The subject was about a meter away and the image is not cropped. The foreground and background leaves are all slightly out of focus. The ones in the middle where focus landed are nice and sharp. Not crazy 75mm sharp, but smooth sharp*. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/13/moving-on monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497486809814-YCPZI64N1B9ZWFGZYK4K/untitled-4250404.jpg Photography Blog - Moving on Yay. Free to do things my way again. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/15/analysis-paralysis monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497485198818-LOLG7H3Q2KFITKD6PIN3/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Analysis paralysis No more the stress of what to get. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/13/like-a-rock-against-the-tide monthly 0.5 2017-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497351168423-KMOHN0VG6HF53DXSWJQ6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - like a rock against the flow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497351266882-ZFLM8WMR15GWIPMF140V/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - like a rock against the flow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497351368350-KS6KIJI5F4XJYZXKSURM/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - like a rock against the flow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1497351483044-MADIDNCVNISJGKUSHC6I/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - like a rock against the flow https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/15/i3u1bgc5zs7edllb52r2dk1fsue0ez monthly 0.5 2017-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494840929909-2A287LJ2HPABE2ALZEDS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Memories of stars EM5 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/6/p2p4n6l6r9mk5lu8urozh6paabujke monthly 0.5 2017-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496706237558-WLT9TW8QO6HN77WY1FRF/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Human connection EM5 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496877012077-BVPYEBOON3TWAMA30QW7/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Human connection EM5 75-300 at 75mm. A speculative flick of the wrist image. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/1/472l0x20im0ms6hzevm3au52hl0hkv monthly 0.5 2017-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496274179575-8MX65DX6HDRBFB6KZDSP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Threes EM5 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496274658212-447OXCKX8XYFOWRES2OQ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Threes EM5 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496706084345-R56NL0R2BXD0QV8CR6MB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Threes EM5 17mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/30/vczetb2qe84qi3p3vel6sm9jyyjbjg monthly 0.5 2017-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496103035345-5X3LI8AY7V4IWDBZK12Y/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - tourist spotting EM5 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/30/d64826r7pgeiskp276t88fwpr9amqz monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496102864169-1VGE9KIBJRTJS2DLV0FN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Princess in the glade EM5 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/6/1/modern-classic monthly 0.5 2017-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496274821924-3RXBHTHS3ECQZX1XYGDT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - modern classics EM5 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496275344569-1M70KPT8HL1IG9AE96TW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - modern classics https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/30/8pg7o7pfkj45retf9st2wr8yf6iw5g monthly 0.5 2017-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1496103167905-RNPCXX31KCFWHYNV2NWS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Textures of time EM5 45mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/25/lzm4dhr6a0yfhesukrh1itz775sdyd monthly 0.5 2017-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495671689898-BS3FXN6AH5NCNIDLZCJR/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? A slightly cropped image taken with the EM5 and a "budget" tele zoom. This image matches a 16mp full frame and "L" series prime image taken a couple of years before of the same subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495705443295-YEC5SPRS1OH00TORR0TX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? Heavy crop from an image taken with the 14-42 kit lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495669875981-R3V4GLSRDR2E6V0BI01T/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? A very contrasty situation that I never fear trying to capture. Very little post required. EM5 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495672803957-5ZJBWCI7LYJXTGSX9A45/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? EM5 75mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495670791325-IVEV3U3M5DVDSQDRL3A6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? EM5 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495673247391-S4OH09505KTD3QBQXVQ2/_3010010-3.jpg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? EM5 17mm on a system comparison morning (XE-1 23mm vs EM5 17mm). Initially the highlights were a blinding white flash point, but easily recovered until the right amount of glow was found. The Fuji looked beautiful, but I could not get back the lost highlights from the jpeg (don't ask about RAW at that time). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495673792071-261P7PB4NW3HERIC3B3P/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? EM5 75-300mm with the M2 "Basic film clean" profile applied. The print is sumptuous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495674396651-8HGAXKTFFQWXKW9NJ5L9/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? EM5 17mm f2.8 (f5.6 on a full frame). If this image works on any level it is because of the relative clarity of the girl in the background and the dress in the foreground, but the orange case still gently dominates the composition. This is as much a characteristic of the lens used as the format, but it is so much harder with a larger sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495707580993-ZIUPF7XQWEZJVOILMQTV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? Want super shallow DOF? Just do what you would do with a larger format only a tiny bit more aggressively. EM5 75mm f2 (not even wide open). Any less focus depth may not be practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495708432180-632O82TVV9KZ4A877DSC/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? EM5 17mm "flick of the wrist" shot with AF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1495708499600-WEUP4W59X950TXLLIO5T/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus OMD EM5 cameras, What are they good at? 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It is perceived as sharp from the gloved hand to the car in the background. I would usually use f5-6-7.1 for zone focus application, but even f2.8 works ok. If I am forced to use a wider aperture, I switch to AF on this lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494809156564-UZMT12WGB21Z8JK6VE8J/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - More bokeh thoughts EM5 17mm f1.8. Focus fell on the phone and chain. I snuck 3 images in a row, with focus landing in different places with each. This was the one I liked the most, but all of them were ok. Notice how clearly the sleepers are rendered even at f1.8 at a close distance. They support, but do not compete with the main subject. His hair is not completely sharp, but a little clarity added with the brush tool helped. When studying this image I have felt I needed to fight the slight urge to lean back when transitioning from the rear people to the man leaning in. The lens also shows excellent contrast at ISO 1600, wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494807926932-I9GDCDYFRF1MEINY8TQN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - More bokeh thoughts Pen F 12-40 at about 25mm f4 (slightly more DOF than 17mm f2). This image is busy, but with the 17mm lens it would be worse. 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EM5 17mm f1.8. Love the coherent and helpful bokeh. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/11/night-shots-ridiculously-easy monthly 0.5 2017-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494463074687-ONA1Q02JB7DK4P3B04O1/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - night shots. ridiculously easy EM5 f4 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494463328664-ZJ5DGNMS13N8SXOQQZAW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - night shots. ridiculously easy EM5 17mm f3.5 1/30th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494463424681-S8FFFCZV430YDJPZGB0N/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - night shots. ridiculously easy EM5 17mm f3.5 1/40th https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/11/colour-mono-shootout-11 monthly 0.5 2017-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494460263220-6ABZ0XZ6D87LSLJISEY4/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - colour mono shootout #11 EM5 17mm f5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1494460312358-DTGCVKL0QFNJR5FXD1P8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - colour mono shootout #11 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/4/not-a-landscape-lens monthly 0.5 2017-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493895861955-5RUAQPDQ0BSQDTDCTTAT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Not a landscape lens? 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EM5 45mm f4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493679538973-V50N384AXC4XHWXW0BRN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - signs in the woods. Rare Japanese street "art" EM5 17mm f4 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/2/out-the-window monthly 0.5 2018-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493678601941-JV1HNYIN3NFWEA9HNZQ2/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Out the window EM5 45mm f4 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/1/all-hands monthly 0.5 2017-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493634136623-D5HDE1LPNSR6BC2PIMU4/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - All hands EM5 17mm f6.7 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/5/1/kyoto-geometry monthly 0.5 2018-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493632774409-N5H3FE09VAZITNIEAASF/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Kyoto geometry EM5 and 17mm at f5.6 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/28/back-from-japan monthly 0.5 2018-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362999310-F7GWH0UAU38T0BOYCNRD/untitled-4250511.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362369632-F2SE1ZPHKDOVYX86TMOK/untitled-4250520.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362413146-AV1XM41R8UBQFGC7ZLT1/untitled-4250522.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362514229-R2ZWDF1JK2LC3FVC44LW/untitled-4250533.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362456705-A57H649YCQPZZKR1KB2M/untitled-4250526.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362499579-H5HRLTUEEUG3CO30ZF8S/untitled-4250528.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362911914-BXV9989DYRZQV6WFD1XG/untitled-4250530.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362398925-28JHR4VF1XQMUCHZLPEV/untitled-4250515.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1493362984031-P8PUOJMWDIQ0MMRX0Q54/untitled-4250525.jpg Photography Blog - Back from Japan https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/13/gear-update-what-is-working-and-what-is-not monthly 0.5 2018-08-25 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/17/japan-next monthly 0.5 2017-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492413139540-BD1WOEICHCSZ2UU4L1R6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - japan next Reservoir Dogs Osaka style. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/13/jpeg-or-raw monthly 0.5 2017-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492034571311-XNO01P8WUB57J1P4ECJO/untitled-4120039-3.jpg Photography Blog - JPEG or raw? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492034613547-36SRVNSBEOXRJ7M7KDIQ/untitled-4120039-2.jpg Photography Blog - JPEG or raw? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492034726330-SU52K4WJ4466KCK52Y7I/untitled-4120039.jpg Photography Blog - JPEG or raw? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492035067661-DWKO61NZS0LOYB215A2X/untitled-4120039-4.jpg Photography Blog - JPEG or raw? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492035062226-HMLHVXVMIZGED95T5TCZ/untitled-4120039-5.jpg Photography Blog - JPEG or raw? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/10/last-thoughts-before-i-am-off-to-japan monthly 0.5 2017-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491866898873-2QHL5GLFTMKQ4TL01ZFH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Thoughts before i am off to japan. I got lucky. Right lens at the right time. I don't really remember too many times I had the wrong glass mounted on that trip, but those thoughts can be fleeting and misleading. maybe when you are in the zone, it does not matter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491866334119-S5M8GP6Y72SAYLZ6XZ5H/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Thoughts before i am off to japan. Just the kind of shot I would miss if I only used one lens/camera at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491866774290-TQF6J8ODMQXGUJGLWU15/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Thoughts before i am off to japan. OOC jpeg, one of many that pleased me technically that day. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/9/okoops monthly 0.5 2017-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491699587811-AVMCABS8OJ4OXEI0HMTN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. Smooth and luscious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491699796058-QJJ0B2Z6RBRJV6H90FRW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. Not much artificial haloing or "crunchiness". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491699685269-RTJ16M30W5VNRXGNLDS8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. Again smooth and vibrant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491699930170-XFG6401360U0M9002S0Z/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. And on closer inspection, nothing to complain about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491700044672-EHB0HA6CVJXHHQFUFQNB/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. Shot with electronic shutter at 1/12800th sec and f3.2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491700162438-PE2RLGUEL3Z31D0CELIX/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. This one looks a little unnatural (slightly too perfect) around the fine details, but this would smooth out in a big print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491700332536-TV1GKTXHZARXC8KVUN4J/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ok....oops. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/8/travel-dilemmas monthly 0.5 2017-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491635986492-W23F1AE8MIWDDM6NQPFV/untitled-9300070.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636246038-OC0KXR5KCO7JU2SCS59V/untitled-9300074.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491635917541-4GHB7VL2VPASC7IROGVD/untitled-9300071.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636146415-C6YJWB0KEGNUVPCLQ50A/untitled-9300075.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636259865-RKWJOVDPUF3Z34XDD8EK/untitled-9300080.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636481188-2ZNXUIEQXSWHLQNRV9L6/untitled-9300087.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636403453-WOANCPFCYWMTZUADLRF9/untitled-9300088.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636558012-ZTBIUMHGY00CNOD9E1SU/untitled-9300096.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636705168-VFJDKZEYJHUJTXZKQQ6Y/untitled-9300104.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636747960-CX1N4SH71VU7X5PV0VSW/untitled-9300106.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636781417-UGLWPFEYPR800BFD4JYJ/untitled-9300120.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491636805074-5S6C4XO2JAY7VIQGD7DP/untitled-9300155.jpg Photography Blog - Travel Dilemmas https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/6/solar-flare monthly 0.5 2017-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491470225592-9560Y0PP5UCDDNRQ6H3N/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Solar flare Pen F 75mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/6/rebellion monthly 0.5 2017-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491469975445-GEV9RKIWN8A0ZCC1X81J/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Rebellion? Pen F 17mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/6/colour-mono-showdown-10 monthly 0.5 2017-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491428373716-5HEFHLCTD265TY71JJBH/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour, mono showdown #10 Pen F 45mm f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491428450586-KXM4RLMD3JADXK1B1N73/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour, mono showdown #10 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/5/colour-mono-showdown-9 monthly 0.5 2017-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491384250144-ACZ6O0IRIBWLEHKU2TLS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour, mono showdown #9 Pen F 17mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491384309332-MWEPY214YBHW6NHRUC9V/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour, mono showdown #9 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/5/love-layers monthly 0.5 2017-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491355490195-2F159X4312SSJKAFCZ8Q/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - I love layers Dotonbori Osaka. Great for layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491356483072-GM5TRJE67B6Y8Q3I344G/untitled-010398.jpg Photography Blog - I love layers Same seat, different stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491355635280-7U360XIHCORBZYVW8C71/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - I love layers This one has a couple of elements beyond the central couple. The woman checking her makeup in her phone, the elegant woman walking past and the carelessly misplaced, "dismembered" head on the seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1492476063746-JZPW49X5SM6T2F5EWK5M/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - I love layers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491356357614-GZZZ8X0T0F65P3GA878G/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - I love layers https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/4/colour-mono-showdown-8-no-brainer monthly 0.5 2017-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491268705006-E06Z8M710VONUNIYVPJD/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour mono showdown #8 No brainer? EPM-2, 17mm f5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491268796814-S65WEFG3L6M2RI62BTFP/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour mono showdown #8 No brainer? https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/3/osaka monthly 0.5 2017-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491213269262-W2ZMO6CIM675ZBOBKXVG/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Osaka https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/3/osaka-street-life monthly 0.5 2017-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491212833752-NOX0533ZD1UBAFX459KJ/untitled-010322.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Street life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491212908215-15ARL0SVM8NEP2SUNZGL/untitled-010323.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Street life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491212909866-YT1VOOEDWBYUOIIIJRCC/untitled-010324.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Street life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491212956253-NFUK712823IAP7YXPC91/untitled-010325.jpg Photography Blog - Osaka Street life https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/2/epm-2-kudos monthly 0.5 2017-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491117421046-F2FFBRIXGMYSOX3N5MU5/untitled-9270221-2.jpg Photography Blog - EPM-2 Kudos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491116746708-R7D8QB1NONLGF9ZQ6XZC/untitled-9270212.jpg Photography Blog - EPM-2 Kudos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491116761812-0RVV5VU2S0KVVLW9H1VZ/untitled-9270230.jpg Photography Blog - EPM-2 Kudos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491116728054-L8Q014V0V9Z1J8EKSNAH/untitled-9270220.jpg Photography Blog - EPM-2 Kudos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491117429573-C98IR7CG8XI8YE65B7X9/untitled-9270247.jpg Photography Blog - EPM-2 Kudos https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/2/harajuku-happy-hair monthly 0.5 2017-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1491115903111-N4E74XPNKA7T3FTINWLW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Harajuku happy hair Pen F 17mm f5.6 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/4/1/hiroshima-happiness monthly 0.5 2017-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490945940489-EE9J9OWF37W2KOXUS0CF/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Friendly Hiroshima Pen F 45mm f2.8 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/31/4gtiks617qe5tr6neimuwy2t5d8w39 monthly 0.5 2017-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490910038076-W0XQRA20B0RDVTHGJ22Q/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Fishmarket legacy Pen F 45mm f2.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490910167022-Q11EM95HLKNL2CIC8KGN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Fishmarket legacy Pen F 45mm f2.8 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/30/l5pjgi0bfhutvylr4a6t2w9y8bmd38 monthly 0.5 2017-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490827213105-TNVL5486WFQ6OI37LSQ8/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ahhh sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490827257095-4NROP1ICT8OLMOT87P3Q/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ahhh sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490827324761-ZZYEY1M6QJ58E48TF8R5/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Ahhh sleep. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/30/colour-mono-showdown-7 monthly 0.5 2017-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490828823791-HLGPUNWJTID4OLESY1D6/untitled-9300120.jpg Photography Blog - colour, mono showdown #7 Pen F 45mm f2. Gotta love a lens this good near wide open with still usable depth of field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490828146533-R0R94R4WMMTBIH3OYD68/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - colour, mono showdown #7 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/30/jsr9j1yc0a0ji6gbg1pn7qi5xihn8a monthly 0.5 2017-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490826113193-YS4RP96UVKNZY3INU5DA/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Contradictions Pen F 45mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490826184849-LAR7WI82ZHXCIIUNJ0QJ/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Contradictions Pen F 17mm https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/30/mental-connection monthly 0.5 2017-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490825404809-L6SEPPFYZ9VDZYP36U7N/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Connections Pen F 17mm f2.8 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/28/43q8a6slcmtromhufgw5al3kxo6qft monthly 0.5 2017-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490824768056-HIKQ95B19FHDF7MNWSRS/untitled-020363.jpg Photography Blog - Some experiments with contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490825243697-XXZS0BDQQH6SISZ4J60J/untitled-020395.jpg Photography Blog - Some experiments with contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490825227457-UOHKBJEQHCA5B2Z45E81/untitled-020399.jpg Photography Blog - Some experiments with contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490825213081-YFPMJM0AWWP0YWPFI8UF/untitled-020370.jpg Photography Blog - Some experiments with contrast. https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/28/olympus-and-lightroom-sampler-4 monthly 0.5 2017-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490692461357-8MCW38KD6PFUXSXGDBC6/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus and Lightroom sampler #4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490692934945-H0Z3RSB242PTVZW54E9T/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Olympus and Lightroom sampler #4 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/28/kamakura-yellow monthly 0.5 2017-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490691436394-6KDGPXTNEVTU026XRFJV/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Kamakura Yellow Pen F and 45mm at f8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490691751751-EQ1ER40J422AQ7Q9VGXM/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Kamakura Yellow Pen F 45mm f5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490691630703-TG1HQ8MMPWLL56V25NKW/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Kamakura Yellow Pen F 45mm f3.5 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/28/colour-mono-showdown-5 monthly 0.5 2017-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490652983419-IIN9D1WO6SHQFLT8WXUG/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour, mono showdown #6 Pen F 75mm f2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490653043466-7H4Q5IQFXRX32I5KTYK2/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - Colour, mono showdown #6 https://photokensho.net/1000-words/2017/3/26/some-observations-about-a-kit-lens monthly 0.5 2017-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490506273147-ET9L1ILDW3LO1I2DS1MI/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. EPM 35mm f5.6 This one is really sharp, but the subject matter tends to be sharp. There is little or no CA present and the flare from the chrome work is well controlled allowing some glow to show through. The nearer bokeh "snap" renders well, but the far bokeh is a little busy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490568584102-VJGKEQU29VYXD0ZF24YS/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. Crop from above. This reminds me of the best quality I could extract from a 50D and "L" Canon lens a few years ago. There was a tiny bit of purple in the highlight near the off sign, but it went away very cleanly. 18x24" print any body? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490564789122-EHHGUQ445DPL458UTSKN/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. 30mm f5.6. This image needed a little post to bring out the head of the statue from the back ground, partly because the middle distance bokeh is quite coherent and pleasant. Again this image shows the slightly busy bokeh in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490564868244-4HUOQNK23HJMFZJI47UY/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. 42mm f5.6. This image was quite flat, needing quite a bit of work. The bokeh rendering of this one created a couple of cool optical illusions. Of the three that I got*, two had a bad Photoshop "paste on" look with the Fair(mont) badge, as if it is unnaturally floating there (have a look for a second or two, it's kind of cool) and the third image had it quite out of focus, but the Premier badge is never sharp on the left side?. At first I thought the lens was a bit de-centred, but I think maybe I was, following the angle of the nearest badge*. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490564929279-EII0DTW9IS9HR741MFWT/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. 42mm f5.6. Perfectly pleasant rendering and lovely colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490565015775-9KV7E1Q1RQ7L48MSYXEL/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. 40mm f5.6. Taken at ISO 800 indoors. The lens's slightly lower micro contrast tends to give a pleasingly smooth look, but can be a little flat looking in poor light or at higher ISO's. The focus fall off in this image is nearly perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490567432191-0A79O02FCJRWIHD3XP5D/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. 40mm f5.6. This one also looked a little flat at first, but came up quickly. The colour is lovely, both warm and cool where it should be. A possible use for the lens would be in poor contrast situations, as it looks to process up well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1490565218893-J2Y4G7MQJ446YWTL6W1H/image-asset.jpeg Photography Blog - observations of a kit lens. 15mm f5.6. The only shot at wide angle in this set, showing how little I use wide angles. 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Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out After a year of constant use, it still looks neat, but the 40 year old one is not much different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b2235595-05c8-40e4-a2bc-f4388f01c28a/F2+2.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out This full length rear pocket is the lung it needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8097af9d-eaf4-486f-a0cb-e11990670ca8/F2.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out My news paper day kit before the F7 came back from Japan with us. 2 Bodies, lenses which cover from 18-300 (ff) over two zooms and three fast primes, three lighting options, the OSMO and a decent mic. The small front pockets are handy enough and the height of the bag helps keep small primes easy to reach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/623a50a2-2f41-4f2f-ae2a-e1b2088b2b52/F7+1.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out My “special edition” gunmetal grey F7, is actually a light faded black display model, bought for half price. For a working bag, a real win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/29e29d91-ce0d-4828-9a3b-073d7251ab01/F2+3.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The height advantage (dis-advantage?) of the F7 is slight, but handy, about the depth of a camera body or taller lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/69bd8466-fb1c-4dbd-9cdc-83885ce47205/F2+4.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The big square pockets are oddly near useless for their intended kit. They take a small camera and zoom face down, but the F2 can take the same side on. The height suits big cameras, but not with large lenses mounted. The small divided compartment is good for lenses as large as the 40-150 f2.8, but not with its big hood (I use a screw-in metal one). Personally I would have liked something along the lines of a full sized compartment, but more modular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ebd7d28d-5fb0-4df6-9105-c85bd5bf44c9/F7.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The small primes are a long way further down than in the F2, the 9mm hidden under the EM1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7b33fffd-ddb3-408b-8b5d-b13f6887083b/untitled-3030408.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out Old kit, but a good array to show the massive capacity of this bag. Note, it looks less green and more worn in these days. Where did the little 25mm end up? Mostly forgotten as it goes. I never carried this much, but a rain jacket, water bottle, even a laptop did make it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9811c4b7-eb85-421b-b1ff-2ec3ecefef1e/untitled-3030413.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out I felt this would not be deep enough for a grip mounted EM1.2 or EM1x (so I bought the F804), but it turns out, that was not the case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1b59a6e9-94bf-42cc-b2f1-c75ea14139f1/untitled-3030420.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out This is a huge advantage over the F804, which lacks the raised external main strap for the pouches to slip under. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6193a2d3-3561-45e7-ab70-ffbabbe81635/EmptyName+34.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/26d4de0b-bf63-494b-8610-d9d886394910/EmptyName+35.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e59b086-d4b1-488d-ade4-ef37b54d7631/EmptyName+36.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The top flap is excessive and without the F802’s reinforcing, less useful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bb92c6ca-49af-43b6-a375-9996f32f68d5/EmptyName+37.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The shapeless blob that is the empty, light weight “rugged wear” F3x. The Olive RW is rare as, coming from a few Bic Camera stores in japan, some now gone all together. A must have, I would happily swap it for a Ballistic nylon one (which I had). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/836b4ce1-cc93-43ee-b26d-adc7f7074784/EmptyName+38.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out Still shapeless, which I guess can be a benefit, it is the ultimate hip hugger (but watch light coloured clothes as the oil can rub off). It has the rear, front and end pockets that do make a difference. Probably best as a single camera, three or 4 lens bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7e1f2122-d018-4cc6-9c43-27266f9bcb26/217+1.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The top pocket can take a Portrays 5” monitor in its box, tool kit and cable, the bottom takes a 13” M1 Air or a camera bag (F2/3x) and the whole lid is expandable. The inside lid has a full sized deep expansion pocket and two pockets (M1 sized). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0c61fb3c-23a6-46ee-b44c-5b171690d1f1/217.jpg Books and Bags - Domke Bags In The World Of Modern Cameras - Make it stand out The G9II and S5 caged, my Lumix lenses for both (the hole is for the 35mm still coming), the fast Sigma, handles, filters etc. The whole compartment is removable, so the bag can be a regular suit case as well. Even the 85mm with tall hood on does not touch the lid. The square “bumper” stickers are for video lenses, round ones for stills and bigger squares for cinema. My coverage is 16-120 in M43, 20-130 in FF, with many longer M43 options available. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2023/10/25/domke-f7-a-mixed-blessing monthly 0.5 2024-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c0e9775-45af-446a-b022-060b549740c8/domke+2.jpg Books and Bags - Domke F7 A Mixed Blessing - Make it stand out Big enough for a pair of flash units side by side, but also big enough to loose things down deep, which can result in things “jumping” out when rummaging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec0bf7cb-2cf5-4539-837d-dbd3b5d78db9/domke+1.jpg Books and Bags - Domke F7 A Mixed Blessing - Make it stand out If the left one was a few inches longer and the right one a four-way lens design like the middle one, it would be more useful to me. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2023/10/3/the-domke-f7-where-the-hell-did-that-come-from monthly 0.5 2023-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec0bf7cb-2cf5-4539-837d-dbd3b5d78db9/domke+1.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F7, Where The Hell Did That Come From? - Make it stand out The two big inserts are D6, EOS 1, EM1x sized cameras, the middle one will take big lenses like the 300, something I have struggled with. The fading is a lot less obvious in reality than the photos make it look. My other black bags look much the same, only the bit under the flap giving this one away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d8f8ceb1-7dd1-4d0a-a9f9-2041b54f3002/domke+3.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F7, Where The Hell Did That Come From? - Make it stand out Ooooh I thought, it’s available in a dark, classy grey finish, which turned out to be black with light fading….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4c0e9775-45af-446a-b022-060b549740c8/domke+2.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F7, Where The Hell Did That Come From? - Make it stand out ….revealed when you lift the flap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bd0e52fa-2ea4-446e-9c34-57776ca7a746/domke+5.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F7, Where The Hell Did That Come From? - Make it stand out The Domke belt that came with it, a $40au saving alone. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2023/4/17/reclaim-the-street-book-review monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e29ee43-ba1f-413d-a001-33f5d677e336/perth+52.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out This is the only image of or from the book for copy-rite adherence. The rest of the images are my own because I can show them without fear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ac33646d-e1e9-4a18-b9ee-3ef248e3b385/Japan+triple+6.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1fda217-af4e-42e3-8b72-ba4b2ed68bab/perth+51.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0ab03d7f-0bda-4f90-85ad-95be2a8536f4/perth+25.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/50c026da-4453-477c-ad83-18863a75bd45/perth+23.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out “Don’t Stop”. Yellow is such a strong anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c8747785-1b49-4feb-ae19-9b19c2f2c30e/Japan+1.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out An image of the same type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/56e5f403-0a33-4cfc-a443-87cbe2e1411a/kamakura+7.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out One of my loose project on street corners in Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f664fde-c63b-451e-880c-4d55c500829e/kyoto+25.jpg Books and Bags - Reclaim The Street, Some Thoughts, Part 1 - Make it stand out Not sure what platform. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2022/7/24/the-domke-217-roller-bag monthly 0.5 2024-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658645638156-KP02TUO2520NIKEJM72R/ex+29.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out It does not look to be that big at all, only about the same footprint as my Neewer back pack and all good for onboard air travel. It is square and deep, both efficient things and it can it seems, be deceiving. The lens with the Lumix cap, is actually my 40-150 pro, which protrudes a little, but the lid still closes comfortably. There is about 2” of clearance without the lid expanded. The little lenses all have enough clearance for another in the same compartment if individually bagged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658647818535-BA0BRKFXLEU94BLZSSBJ/ex+34.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out The EM1x sitting on its strap. The 300mm and both cameras are sitting on top of their respective straps, so nice and neat, nothing “floating”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646105974-ARNXFMP9E9FRIYH89QBM/ex+30.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out The lid has a thick, soft plastic lining with two pockets. They will not quite hold my 13” Macbook Air, but could hold a rain jacket, three pairs of socks and monitor or similar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646262788-7WI1CEM5O2P9I00RB1HH/ex+31.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out Looks like a forgot to shoot the outside pockets, but here you can see the inner zip pocket behind each flap covered one. The flap pockets are buckled with better buckles than the usual Domke clips and velcro. The bottom one will take my 13” Mac, the top would take a full sized iPad. These are the heavier Nylon that Domke uses for their bigger bags and the lids are slightly padded. Apparently, Domke designed the pockets on the lids to take a flattened F3x or F2 and I would believe it. The inner ones are even sealed, so the oily F3x Rugged wear would not “infect” other items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646487488-S7OQL6GS75R1XEZELRPW/ex+32.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out If you extend the lid, you gain about the depth of the average 50mm 1.8. If this creates a migration path for smaller items inside, they supply a half dozen elastic straps to close some compartments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646618033-Q5S69I41XNARZ7RBPBA7/ex+33.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out The whole inner liner can be removed. The lot can be slipped onto a shelf for storage and the case used for other tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646703257-Y2F4T21VLYQP8GWQ3A49/ex+35.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out Nice unders. If the wheels ever wore out, I would probably just get a small hand cart for the bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646808089-5WQGBHFLAPB4SMBMAMCX/ex+36.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out Real leather bits and like some cases, it feels lighter full than the sum of its parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658646919465-1IEXLQLOI4ATFM8ED3ED/ex+37.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke 217 Roller Bag - Make it stand out With the f804 on, a nice little package, well balanced and sturdy and this can actually hold my entire kit, all cameras, lenses and accessories. Not something i would like to try in another configuration. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2022/6/27/the-domke-f804-problem-solver monthly 0.5 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656308359650-XA2PSYI6BJJ3RRZ93SPE/EmptyName.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F804, Problem Solver? - Make it stand out My current Domke Family. Many others, mostly small ones have come and gone (sadly), so this is both the “working” and the “for pride” pack. The ancient, early 1980’s F-2 front right is now doing time as a lighting cable bag, the F3x rugged (special edition) is seldom used, but a keeper and the F802 (right) and F804 (left) backing up. These last two are the current work bags. Funny to think the F3x and F-2 share 30+ years of difference in age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656308544959-31MXYR3U8WZATYPCQS8O/EmptyName+4.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F804, Problem Solver? - Make it stand out The big problem, a gripped camera face down mounted on a long lens. Width, height, depth and sharing with others make this problem child an ongoing issue. The F804 is basically the same size as the F802, except for depth, which is almost double. The lid closes without distorting any other pocket and there is still room in the bag. I can even reverse the camera, making the other compartments more accessible. The tiny bit of extra height and length (about 1” each), just gives the bag some breathing room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656308778637-A1434BSZYU2I1AOHDXX2/EmptyName+49.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F804, Problem Solver? - Make it stand out Although the F802 managed the kit, it did not do it without compromises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656308948472-4NTY25Z7W5AO5P0I4F2U/EmptyName+3.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F804, Problem Solver? - Make it stand out The big difference. The pockets are about the same, but the base depth of the main compartment is very different. The F804 gets a semi hard base board which is apparently the same one the F1x uses. I have another coming as they are scarce and another shoulder pad. I have two of these also, but several bags that could do with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656309135403-F3FOYLT85CTSEOVE8Y9M/EmptyName+1.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F804, Problem Solver? - Make it stand out The F-2 and F804 share roughly the same footprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656309216713-XW2YKHLQO2T38DHPYNSJ/EmptyName+5.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F804, Problem Solver? - Make it stand out The two big differences between the F804 and F802 apart from size are, no top handle and a base board, making the F804 less of a satchel and more of a tote bag. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2022/6/25/domke-always-domke monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656213135590-4KP1WSLJET7DP59RZ3FH/EmptyName+48.jpg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? - Make it stand out At that perfect age where it feels worn in, with minimal sign of wearing out, like a favourite pair of jeans. Shame it is just a little skinny to accomodate a very square camera face down, with laptop etc as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656322610430-XJ8UPG4BCAEO3RRHMDPA/EmptyName+4.jpg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656322649636-8FXTTZH4MR4NYFNP1PH7/EmptyName+5.jpg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656322726000-GE6VJFJAA683E451XEJR/EmptyName+3.jpg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656214879900-SC8HI6U5HOUPVY39JR8Y/EmptyName+53.jpg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? - Make it stand out Just a gorgeous bag really, but not the first choice for every day work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656215079545-PCG8SZOU9T0IGBZ2JRXX/EmptyName+46.jpg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? - Make it stand out A nice, practical bag, useful and reasonable value, but it added nothing to a bagoholics arsenal except a nice “presentable” option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1656214783327-LRS97M5EE95E01OOQ7S1/wotancraft_bag.jpeg Books and Bags - Domke, Always Domke? - Make it stand out If Filson, Billingham and Indiana Jones had a love child………… https://photokensho.net/reviews/2021/8/22/domke-f802-long-term-followup monthly 0.5 2024-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629613639372-F888QM8R9QOON0JT20A3/steam+1.jpg Books and Bags - Domke F802 And Bags Generally, A Longer Term Followup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623030607401-K785WYVCSJR2141X0WVF/untitled-3030408.jpg Books and Bags - Domke F802 And Bags Generally, A Longer Term Followup - Make it stand out The original shot. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2020/10/2/thoughts-on-the-bags-i-use monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610175328324-91ZPI504SBWN9JT88IFP/PC260189lighting.jpg Books and Bags - Thoughts On The Bags I Use Now Just some of what the F802 can squirrel away without effecting my basic camera kit. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2019/1/27/not-a-book-but-as-important monthly 0.5 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548554879970-ZEOB8ALFYYV1OJ8D25D2/untitled-1270047.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 Unassuming, classy and modest, this periodical was an automatic buy for me along with Camera and Darkroom, mostly for the articles about photographers current and retrospective or advanced technique as well as the dry wisdom of David Vestal. Pretty good condition considering. I still have a hoard of 50 or so mags from this era, as they are far too precious to me to toss. It is amazing how relevant they still are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548555047846-9FRMH09JP46AR6HOJ156/untitled-1270048.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 It took 28 pages before it got to the main article spread, but I was instantly hooked. It had the perfect combination (for me) of being relevant information, a reveal of mysterious secrets and eminently applicable technique. It did not hurt that at the time, I was using two of the lenses in the samples (100 f2.8 EF macro, the old one, and the first EF 35 f2) and it also referenced a brand I had just moved out of, but had great fondness for, Zenza Bronica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548556723008-YLHXZMZEU1GUO6GSOH8A/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 One of the strongest lessons I learned from the article, one sadly forgotten in more recent times, is that Bokeh, in it’s many forms, is important in almost every photographic situation that has any amount of OoF area regardless of focal length, aperture selected or distance. There is no right or wrong, nor a fixed formula to achieve that mythical, ideal look. The point to take away, is that Bokeh, however you like it, may only be achievable under some conditions and these may change with any slight variation in lens use of the very same lens. The frame bottom right was from a “Bokeh king” semi wide angle used at a medium aperture and focussing distance, not wide open and up close as is so common these days. This kind of talk does not wash with many currently, but is at the essence of Bokeh and it’s true exponents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548555804923-3WCOCL3IU1UQYUNX4HRR/untitled-1270051.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 Oren Grad followed up with an overview of the terminology used at the time, which has now grown and changed into more westernised terms like “feathered”, “onion ring” or “solid”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548555951389-JFCSMILBXL2H1HFXSQSZ/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 Then the more technical article, that I must admit I have not properly read as I find this type of thing efficiently removes the joy from something as intuitive and emotional as Bokeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548556120068-63X8JI8KWG3ZDIRHBOAS/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 Lots of this. Too dry for me, but technically sound stuff and the foundation of the future math and understanding. Ahead of it’s time really. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548556214024-BIWHV26IY3AU4QIGGBHW/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 There was lots of other good stuff in there as usual. Inspiration abounds, but the Bokeh article cemented this edition into modern photographies history. It is kind of weird that no mention is made of OoF elements in any of the articles, except the ones that only talk about it. This was about to change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1548556290545-EV7BXI4NCQ7H5WKR1SBZ/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Book review 2; Photo Techniques May/June 1997 And the final word by Mike. Of note is his description of using the EF 35 f2 lens. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2019/1/18/turn-style-10l-v2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547774537287-DBGD1NR3U23PM63G5FHE/untitled-1180006.jpg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 EM1 with 12-400, EM5 with 75mm and little prime on the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547774687552-1UPO0OL3N2R2BJ3JIMGA/untitled-1180009.jpg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 Deceptively tall, accommodating my 75-300 easily and any other lens but that one mounted on a camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547774787675-ZYWRZ15I5N5DA0L9PFE8/untitled-1180001.jpg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 The internals are divided by three tall and one short divider (one removed for this kit and the small one on the floor for added cushioning). They are thinner than Lowepro ones, but stiffer and more padded than Domke. The velcro is very tight and grippy, not the sort that will fuzz up with repeated changes (like a Billingham insert). A small Billingham 2 lens box divider will fit in one section also for an all primes day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547775068725-TDZ2RAGXVKEQWGZ8SJEQ/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 Almost a deal breaker for me, the rear padded ipad pocket will hold an ipad mini, but only “naked”. Mine is on a protective case and would not fit. This pocket is however ideal for sensitive documents being the nearest contact point to the body and well hidden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547775117784-CSV7C8OTZ816I717G5NK/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 Then I discovered the bigger internal one. All sorted. This could hold a naked full size ipad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547775020249-4YAIZXPGPDDT29SX6UXF/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 The front pocket will hold several small items like a phone, note pad, pen, map, batteries, cards etc. It is flat, but roomy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547775339485-VLZ7EHCYB46HS4H3KIBP/untitled-1180011.jpg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 The broad and very comfortable strap runs up-down when worn at the back and makes the bag feel effectively weightless. I am not sure a fully loaded 20L would feel the same, but it would definitely feel lighter than a shoulder bag. The strap is easily adjustable which is good as the bag feels better when tighter-higher up the back, but a lower sit gives more “swing around” room when fiddling with gear. The only thing I would add is a small strap anchor for an optional phone or utility pouch to be placed on the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547775514312-05NY9UD6V404X4EC6ZS9/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 A handy top strap. The bag stands up well when full, if loaded sensibly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547775640164-AWKJ6PMJQ6FIAKSATE7X/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Think Tank Turnstyle 10L V2 The optional stabiliser strap and rain coat pocket. I will remove the strap as the bag will not be used for extreme sports. This can also be used to turn the bag into a fanny pack. It would also allow for small utility pouches or a water bottle pouch to be added. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2019/1/16/lowe-pro-inverse-100-aw-review-well-sort-of monthly 0.5 2022-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547592022398-WD6P8K6PBEOPHP1MK3WB/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Lowe Pro Inverse 100 AW Review (Well Sort Of) No, it’s not thirsty. The tongue hanging out is it’s weather shield cover. It also comes in basic black and a fetching Cobalt blue. Note no fanny pack wings, just bag. The clips at the front are the restraining straps for the front flap pocket. When pushed out fully the gap created can hold a camera body or lens while changing things out or expand the capacity of the front pocket. If the rain cover is removed, the pocket will hold even more as the two pockets occupy the same space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547592433237-WO04PWLXNRCG738SEP3T/untitled-1160605.jpg Books and Bags - Lowe Pro Inverse 100 AW Review (Well Sort Of) Very big and well padded. The wings that fold into this are also quite thick and heavy. You can also see where the shoulder strap attaches. It is slightly off angle to make the bag better for cross body wear than shoulder use. Once attached, the bag can be moved anywhere on the front or side hip as needed. Another small bonus is the padded waist loop can cover the bigger pack’s waist strap clip, adding comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547592607001-14ZSRJ3JJ944XIXF9T4Q/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Lowe Pro Inverse 100 AW Review (Well Sort Of) Under the strap at each end is the standard water bottle pocket which could be used as small lens pouches with some padding added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547592920290-66BHRQTD28SUVCAZ1IWD/untitled-1160603.jpg Books and Bags - Lowe Pro Inverse 100 AW Review (Well Sort Of) Inside; A Pen F with mounted 12-100+hood (this can be mounted face down also, but I have lost one of the matched dividers), 75-300 and filters/batteries/accessories in the front flap. The front pocket can be pushed out giving the user an extra spot to put detached hoods or lenses etc. when fiddling. In the past it held a 5dII with 17-40 f4L and 70-200 f4L (hood inverted). The 200 model has basically the width of another large lens or body extra and can even hold a body with large FF superzoom or pro tele mounted. The capacity can also be expanded if Domke thin walled dividers are used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1547593262505-3YYPEAWR99IORM50WJQR/untitled-1160609.jpg Books and Bags - Lowe Pro Inverse 100 AW Review (Well Sort Of) Handy tripod, monopod or jacket strap. This is the usual overly hopeful accessory option for big tripods, but with light weight M43 cameras with gentle electronic shutters, I actually can carry a useful tripod here. Notice how big the side pockets are potentially. The right one is a big water bottle size, the left a thinner, mobile phone or note book size. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2017/3/8/book-review-1-stay-this-moment monthly 0.5 2017-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488924921880-LDECMTMV94DMU63JZTCF/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488926059517-5WG64BZFPMZOT0H5B3HO/untitled-3080005.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488926080132-136VC4KRKMQD1RB2BP54/untitled-3080007.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488926091068-HVB4LAOUR48NC6JNAA1D/untitled-3080010.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488926098673-5UZMDLCU55N2IIABEPYN/untitled-3080012.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488926124517-B0EAIQAKXENW52ZW9M0E/untitled-3080013.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488926119368-5ILVITAXABRIZDCE2C71/untitled-3080017.jpg Books and Bags - Book review 1; Stay This Moment https://photokensho.net/reviews/2017/3/3/the-domke-f802-the-bag-that-had-to-be monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488494660925-EQ02HSAF09BPUVQFTAZH/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - The Domke F802. The Bag that had to be. And there you go. Note the almost 100% adoption of metal, screw in hoods. The 40-150 in particular sits nose down a bit better with a rigid hood, but the original is excellent for landscapes as it retracts easily for filter use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488495175169-UP4SPJZ6IPF76IU69MJC/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - The Domke F802. The Bag that had to be. With Tenba insert. It even matches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488496628376-HZXYT1P58KDQTS4QUGDH/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - The Domke F802. The Bag that had to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488495652935-GP1VGETXXPHY9JOJGXC2/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - The Domke F802. The Bag that had to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488495616818-FGSQZQ7NW0FHOY0MGSTZ/untitled-3030419.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F802. The Bag that had to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1488495615995-4QPSGRREFG7OM88LIPAX/untitled-3030420.jpg Books and Bags - The Domke F802. The Bag that had to be. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2017/1/29/the-filson-field-bag-medium-the-other-filson monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485670208939-7WNXLZIEBTK3VV5F4YPP/untitled-1290034.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field bag medium, The other Filson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485670205698-1J4NI95SUURUSVTHUA1W/untitled-1290036.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field bag medium, The other Filson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485670491383-MCBYNMC4DMY842XA9O9J/untitled-1290039.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field bag medium, The other Filson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485670484041-XDNCE9KZYUYDNUYWE0AL/untitled-1290041.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field bag medium, The other Filson https://photokensho.net/reviews/2017/1/29/beauty-and-the-beast-a-domke-duo monthly 0.5 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485647442356-ZRKSRSVTH37G3U9F5PDC/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. Looking a bit aged (and dirty), the F2 black canvas from 1980 something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485647678317-EEYXXZQBZ2LLULSNAXGU/untitled-1290011.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485647679642-9IHTU207ZJ7H7OQYKKPV/untitled-1290031.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485647850277-84VTGAFMA9VTAL5TURTZ/untitled-1290027.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485647853365-M5DD25L8C1HFNJ6NWID1/untitled-1290030.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485648752978-TCZT2GN0CMDJZI1SE782/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. The less rigid rugged wear look. Remember this bag is only a year old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649007933-Z5QLY9IQ5JW6DIMU9IAL/untitled-1290014.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649017999-X6GUQE133ACAETXOO7U6/untitled-1290013.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649019341-GA5JZ50KCHQ9H11TJL06/untitled-1290022.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649030448-DESVTQO548W66E7B3X7R/untitled-1290024.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649523639-WL8N436XWPE1LOFCSTUL/untitled-1290015.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649531431-3WOJBKTY7ZAYS7BFP6QK/untitled-1290019.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1485649534791-2BERMX0JVOTULJNYCFV6/untitled-1290020.jpg Books and Bags - Beauty and the beast, A Domke Duo. https://photokensho.net/reviews/2016/6/9/the-filson-field-camera-bag monthly 0.5 2019-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465430682239-MO0PAF1YX0ZEOOQTGCML/untitled-6090177.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465430904746-L0JTKNVUUYTASI13C5EP/image-asset.jpeg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465434233201-72TIYIPC9E2H1POOR84D/untitled-6090179.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465434228991-YUZRLGG19C1VM5GY01KS/untitled-6090180.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465434237376-RQXYDF2IJHDEVBEQY1O3/untitled-6090181.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465626279391-IRADFZMFNPQQYEZH2BZB/untitled-6110182.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465626281690-24VU2BNU96ED4VL0WSIJ/untitled-6110185.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465626294820-O1HHWNEYIXASRA5HIEF5/untitled-6110186.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1465626295628-07XUPAGKW12R8TUGVPOK/untitled-6110187.jpg Books and Bags - The Filson Field Camera Bag https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2026/3/26/its-all-in-a-name-or-generational-blindness monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89307a08-ad8d-457b-b9d6-b4d427b06417/EmptyName+23.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - It's All In A Name (or Generational Blindness) - Make it stand out The actual ship itself, taken from the Vulcan faction pack, probably about to meet a similarly sticky endas the one in the series. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2026/3/8/two-very-different-ways-of-segregating-1e-x-wing monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00b2477f-0517-405e-bd85-5f2d3fe24b20/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Two Very Different Ways Of Segregating 1e X-Wing - Make it stand out Time for the ships with few or no generic options like the two Phantoms or Captured Tie to shine. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2026/3/13/last-years-orders-start-to-arrive monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d56c47ae-b4cb-40e5-b3e4-240fc4ce9b5f/TMNT.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Last Years Orders Start To Arrive - Make it stand out These look true to the comics. The alternates look like later versions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/22e3a028-4e17-42bd-8376-29d5631bf018/TMNT+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Last Years Orders Start To Arrive - Make it stand out A morning outing with the alternate Turtles. Action poses and more detailed than the originals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/84051e5b-2601-4398-aef0-c0067a7abb16/TMNT+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Last Years Orders Start To Arrive - Make it stand out Sidekicks. I shot this angle to show Splinter’s tail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e87f2223-4403-4a81-9004-d37b59006874/TMNT+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Last Years Orders Start To Arrive - Make it stand out The bad crew, Shredder and Krang alternates, all the henchmen. The Alternate sculpts are better than the core ones, but also more over the top. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2026/1/17/paints-are-wet-again monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e4e7859f-e497-4ec2-bf5b-6b977df90165/_1090024.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out U.S. troops in Iraq or Afghanistan. Cigar box “Desert Town” mat and home made buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/459deb58-5906-49e5-9ba6-c58052b5b29d/_1100053.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out “Avengers Assemble!”, some remounted Heroclix. If you are picky, there are plenty of excellent paint jobs to go with or touch up if needed and it is nice to get some pre-painted figs on the table (the big job is the rules). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/23c656b1-280a-40fc-9a7f-c672c949aab1/_1100046.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out It’s a bugger when you turn up to work for a modern skirmish game and the player-gods decide to throw a dinosaur at you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28d1fc64-ce5f-4d2e-b9fb-651f8486e67e/_1090104.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out 18mm ECW Museum figs, one of two sets for the period, the other in 28mm Redoubt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/33952de5-7ad0-48fe-a1d5-8098cf982f13/_1090040.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out My cowboys and some of their substantial town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5e39da20-fb7d-444c-a0d5-de5e2e22e909/_1090069.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out Some Yanks in Italy. Britannia figs in classic 20mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1c5b07c9-ad1b-4210-9ff1-cd22ff985497/_1090076.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out The enemy view of same. The Cigar Box range of mats includes some photo realistic and these more model-like ones. All do their job well and contours are firm insulation foam hills placed under, which look great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3ae43e37-6aca-4135-aa45-7b267b156dc5/_1100041.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out 20mm Britannia Pacific marines. This mat is “Redwood forrest”, but doubles as rich jungle Pacific. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59d30514-23a5-47ed-b248-426ea4fe333d/_1100088.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out More Clix, Hellboy this time (look behind you guys!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f968600-2439-4dbf-953e-c2d638421598/_1100026.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out Some excellent Foundry foot Serjeants. I failed to get mounted figures, so a castle or seige skirmish only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/389acf82-32cd-415f-a2de-ebb4e64e5e9a/_1100007.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out My Gripping Beast Arthurians (all the older metal range) need re-mounting onto diorama bases for Dux Bellorum. I prefer the rules and it reduces handling damage). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d5439763-2337-4553-b6f4-3b683f6607fb/_1100032.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Brushes Are Wet Again. - Make it stand out A 6mm Samurai castle. It seems I covered a lot with this scale years ago that I had managed to forget. Just needs an army to surround it. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/12/26/revised-updated-but-still-flawed monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1df96bd0-4bb3-46b4-b71f-6cefbf885efc/Traveller.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. - Make it stand out The big glossy tome, with its main enemy behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e8ef5008-a2bf-4161-9b9d-3d3ad9cf9701/Traveller+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. - Make it stand out Love the comic book style pics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/58485821-9cca-410d-9223-f1a1fab951a5/Traveller+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. - Make it stand out Lovely illustration of Battledress armour, shame they forgot to include any specs of it in the actual book! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1766904082989-V7C4YQYT5B8GNR3XP95L/Traveller+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1766904091380-2AA1PSUBZJCLEQBSC6VL/Traveller+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1766904276470-K29RI1SIPZC98RMRDZJP/Traveller%2B4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1766904309052-9054R9Z3TGFOBS3X6J3F/Traveller%2B9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1766904328727-IJTS5MZI9GNN2XLJWSEV/Traveller%2B10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/322427b0-6706-483f-a381-9ff7eb235dbd/Traveller+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. - Make it stand out The art in M-Space hits that “lived in” look of Star Wars, with a more up to date, if Scandi twist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d06698c7-23d5-4bf2-91fd-b752e12ef542/Traveller+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revised, Updated And Glorious, But Still Flawed. - Make it stand out Art can be more than a stylised space suit, dogfight or street scene. It can be emotive, deep and thought provoking. The artists of the 1970’s to 2000’s and the current Scandi artists tend to add context, humanity and scale. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/12/18/sci-fi-ttrpgs-what-to-pick-and-why monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/12/19/the-joys-and-tribulations-of-generic-rpgs monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/79898f9e-6d3b-455a-9bd8-58349520b5be/And-Vampires-Too.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Trials And Tribulations Of Generic RPG's - Make it stand out A little of this and a little bit of that, but nothing too heavy handed, almost a themed generic game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/707a90d0-0ccc-426a-9dbf-429078c3b187/Burns.jpg.webp Gamer's Ramblings - The Trials And Tribulations Of Generic RPG's - Make it stand out A Jim Burns work from the 70’s. Plenty of inspiration here. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/12/16/into-the-unknown-knowing-more-wishing-for-something-different monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/51313b60-2d61-4296-a46f-10be8b695d9e/Star-Trek-Into-The-Unknown-1-640x520.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Into The Unknown, Knowing More, Wishing For Something Different. - Make it stand out Gt my heart racing when I first saw it, but things have gone a little soft over time. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/11/23/the-fine-art-of-cutting-your-losses monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a8fb5d5e-7a66-44e8-84f6-a512eab9cbbf/portraits+68.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Fine Art Of Cutting Your Losses And (Hopefully) Increasing Your Gains - Make it stand out Mostly enough. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/11/11/star-trek-attack-wing-the-game-with-layers-within-layers monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89307a08-ad8d-457b-b9d6-b4d427b06417/EmptyName+23.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Star Trek Attack Wing, Why Playing "Pure" Matters. - Make it stand out The Gorn are a scary proposition in a TOS fight with stats of 3-1-3-4 (highest Shields in TOS) and some funky upgrades, but drop them into a TNG game and they die quickly, unable to match even a Ferenghi Marauder. Right horse on the right course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00784034-c5a0-4863-ae67-4dd1ce817ccf/EmptyName+26.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Star Trek Attack Wing, Why Playing "Pure" Matters. - Make it stand out This Enterprise from the Kelvin set is a monster, so a favourite of some tournament players, but totally unbalances the game unless kept in its patch. I have toyed with the idea of using one as the a USS Vengeance style ship for an “Into Darkness” style scenario, it is genuinely that much bigger than the Enterprise in the other image above with stats of 4-1-6-3 and speed 6! https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/11/12/x-wing-1st-edition-was-it-broken monthly 0.5 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/14bf7834-d85e-4896-baf6-96177c5e0fec/_1030069lighting+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X-Wing 1st Edition, Was It Really Broken? - Make it stand out More K-Wings? Seems not. My second one was a Spanish language print with sourced cards and tokens. Picking up a third may cost me the same as buying into an entirely new game system. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/10/14/staw-cut-and-paste-some-wins-and-some-oddballs monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/98287ae0-4574-4c19-a282-ba2b9b61dd6d/cards+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - STAW "Cut And Paste", Some Wins And Other Oddballs - Make it stand out The DS9 period got a little attention, but the TOS and TNG Battle scales did also. The Dominion was a marriage of an Enterprise-D card and a Dominion Dreadnaught on another Galaxy, but let’s assume it was named before the war. The other half of the Dreadnaught card was a good fit on the flagship Prometheus class, Ni’Var means “of two worlds” in Vulcan and the USS Hunter was a neat inclusion. The Independant has been since changed to the Dauntless, the name re-used on a Defiant class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/cf3a1bc8-d700-4525-9230-42d0ac154d52/cards.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - STAW "Cut And Paste", Some Wins And Other Oddballs - Make it stand out The Klingons needed some fillers. Somraw means “Muscle”, so appearing in a few periods makes sense. The Gornar was an excess Gornarus, Ves Batlh is a ceremonial sword, so again commonly used, Mulan came from…Romulan, but feels right for Klingons who also have the oriental sounding Kang, Chang and Ning’Tao. The Gath’Oth was made from my very last Gal Gath’Thong Romulan BOP and Gr’oth Klingon D-7. Easier to pronounce than some canon Klingon names. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/11/5/distractions-and-productivity monthly 0.5 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/818d89ba-6c21-482f-9565-4b8942feffae/RQ+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Rules As Written or RAW - Make it stand out I never intended to run RQ RAW, just mine the resources and simplify play using BRP or similar. Maybe I will give it a crack. It’s not like they have not laid down a clear and pleasant path. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/10/12/staw-generics monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e99ad96-ee3c-464a-a162-e3742ace9247/EmptyName+32.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - STAW Generics. - Make it stand out Most of these now get a run and being an older photo, there are now even more! https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/10/9/x-wing-1st-edition-a-great-journey-but-when-did-it-go-wrong monthly 0.5 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28ed0410-7efd-42eb-a7aa-733c94a217e2/_1030071last+a.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing 1st Edition, A Great Journey, But When Did It Go Wrong? - Make it stand out My favourite ship (possibly tied with those nasty Interceptors), which means I am a jouster I guess, but the A-Wing was rarely worth running after Wave 5. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/10/2/unmatched-is-back monthly 0.5 2025-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ef6f6cc7-31ae-45ee-9400-0583a20165a5/unmatched.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched, Back On My Radar! - Make it stand out Houdini decides whether to Boost his defence card, taking a mild hit if not. The maps are small (over half of this one is in the pic), but tricky and always different. The board above is in “stealth” mode, on the flip side to normal with less obvious ring colour, but I would prefer an alternate map. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9003ee75-7c0f-4405-9e8b-55ff3d04b5cf/unmatched+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched, Back On My Radar! - Make it stand out Dark doings in SoHo. Dracula and his brides (Etsy sourced alternate figs, normally the brides are coloured resin tokens and the toothy guy is more “civilised”), with a little help from a nasty looking Mr Hyde (alt) vs Holmes, Watson (alt) and The Invisible Man. Looks one sided, but like all Unmatched games, it ended with a narrow win to Dracula, coming back from early mauling and after Hyde was bested (as Dr Jekyll). The next game was Holmes v Raptors, a win to Holmes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e69c9f2d-b2be-4b30-bf27-0b2038d8d4f9/unmatched+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched, Back On My Radar! - Make it stand out Holmes the clever pugilist, Watson with his revolver and ability to heal, The Invisible man in the background, able to, you guessed it, dissapear and appear somewhere else. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/30/why-savage-worlds-won monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f34e22a-ebb1-493a-8b1f-8aa33d9e5f4d/RQ+10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Why Savage Worlds Won. - Make it stand out This was where it started for me. Looking for a Kids on Bikes vehicle, I stumbled across this about the same time the fourth and last (Sci-Fi) companions became available, led to a wholesale adoption of the thing right under my nose the whole time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f29f7a8-cac0-4615-9d56-08de595c1a53/SW+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Why Savage Worlds Won. - Make it stand out These, the GM Screen and Core Book and you are done. Over 1000 pages of more, more, more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d37a7d14-34cc-4f0a-b968-3d0cdc3c453b/GNC+dinner.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Why Savage Worlds Won. - Make it stand out Even though I do have the oversized action deck for SW and SWPF, cheap themed card packs can add a lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1a94a4a-41f2-4740-b9fa-1d7cd66e3df5/SW.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Why Savage Worlds Won. - Make it stand out My one themed set, because it was my first and meant to be my last SWADE foray. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/29/savage-worlds-math-it-works-fine monthly 0.5 2025-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fa2f8b07-773f-4b79-989b-9e2503070872/SW+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Worlds Math, It Works Fine - Make it stand out Simple, clean and as it turns out, effective (seems I substituted a d4 for a d20, my bad). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/27/a-friend-and-role-playing monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/008205f2-274c-4c4a-abd9-fc590528c743/RQ.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Old Friend Revisiting Role Playing - Make it stand out Cousins only, but a good enough connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1758009893580-GXIL03NZRYWDJI9EIBUX/SW+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Old Friend Revisiting Role Playing - Make it stand out The hobby has become very interconnected it seems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21f8962b-44b0-49b5-8b7f-b8b2fafd3e43/RQ+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Old Friend Revisiting Role Playing - Make it stand out Yes, he has heard of Ducks as characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c958c36-eed3-4e4a-b3c4-6b504ea59279/2-3+post+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Old Friend Revisiting Role Playing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/23/getting-into-role-playing-games monthly 0.5 2025-09-27 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/24/the-very-good-thing-that-is-the-savage-worlds-accessory-box monthly 0.5 2025-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b7d8b48-1ea5-497c-bcef-486c116bab9e/GNC+dinner.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Very Good Thing That Is The Savage Worlds Accessory Box - Make it stand out I realised after taking this I had forgotten the card stands and blast templates. The pack of thematic playing cards is there for scale (and I use them). The provided insert went west quickly, allowing room for a bunch of other stuff. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/20/pickig-a-ride-the-constant-scale-issues-of-star-trek-attack-wing monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7005b382-1a66-4d98-a1f4-7a6b8bbe94b4/EmptyName+31.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Picking A Ride, The Serious Scale Issues Of Star Trek Attack Wing - Make it stand out The Scimitar should be at least twice this size in comparison to the Ent-E and don’t even think of trying to justify a smaller ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e633ab-09fe-4ec0-829f-c660becaf842/EmptyName+24.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Picking A Ride, The Serious Scale Issues Of Star Trek Attack Wing - Make it stand out Some timelines fix their own issues, the TOS and TOM ships aligning pretty well as a rule and little enough is known to contradict logical conclusions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1744868198382-FZPG0W2ZT765RW4X0CF2/AW+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Picking A Ride, The Serious Scale Issues Of Star Trek Attack Wing - Make it stand out Not even close to right. The D’Deridex should be 2-3 times the size of the Valdore, which may be close to right with the Science ship, or way too small depending on the version you go with. The fighters are accepted as an abstract representation. The Valdore is the only one close to right against the Feds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca200477-5b67-4208-9bfc-ff061391d6bb/EmptyName+30.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Picking A Ride, The Serious Scale Issues Of Star Trek Attack Wing - Make it stand out Queen of the DS9 skirmish seas, the Intrepid is the biggest, toughest and fastest ship in that set, even if the model is a little small. In TNG, it is close to the same length as the Galaxy and chunkier than the Excelsior, which is way too big. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1744868382415-KBJH8QMO85WLR0MWMU0R/AW+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Picking A Ride, The Serious Scale Issues Of Star Trek Attack Wing - Make it stand out One of the worst offending factions. The Battle Cruiser is the biggest, but should be half the size of the Battleship. The Attack ship is even worse and the Breen is a bit of an unknown, but may be about right scaled to the Battleship. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/18/wish-list-time monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/51313b60-2d61-4296-a46f-10be8b695d9e/Star-Trek-Into-The-Unknown-1-640x520.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Wish List Time - Make it stand out A strong start, but more is expected. At odds with Attack Wing, the Enterprise is bigger, the Defiant smaller. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/17/using-savage-worlds-to-hack-another-or-original-world monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0f18373d-dd21-404b-8423-5a86d0fa3c42/Mothership-PSG-armor-mockup.png.png Gamer's Ramblings - Using Savage Worlds To Hack Another Or Original World - Make it stand out This works fine, just create the gear they are wearing in SW (most is in the Sci-Fi companion)! The key is in the visuals. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/16/the-glory-and-sacrifice-that-are-generic-rpgs monthly 0.5 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f34e22a-ebb1-493a-8b1f-8aa33d9e5f4d/RQ+10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Glory And The Sacrifice Of Generic RPG's - Make it stand out Hard to argue with that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afd54572-e0ff-4f22-a7f7-3a9168bd1f82/RQ+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Glory And The Sacrifice Of Generic RPG's - Make it stand out So much depth, which occasionally I like, but it tends to be more of a reading excercise with my own ideas springing from it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f29f7a8-cac0-4615-9d56-08de595c1a53/SW+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Glory And The Sacrifice Of Generic RPG's - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/14/nice-try-savage-worlds-but-no monthly 0.5 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c468233-5ecd-49b1-bd20-bd01a05b35c6/SW+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Nice Try Savage Worlds........ , But No, Not Today. - Make it stand out Lots of stuff, new and old. I re-purposed a swathe of 4e tokens and battle panels and some PF map packs with this one, so a win all around. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/7/14/savage-times-call-for monthly 0.5 2025-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c1a94a4a-41f2-4740-b9fa-1d7cd66e3df5/SW.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Times Sometimes Call For......... - Make it stand out Pathfinder without the layers of cruft or SW focussed on a well liked franchise? Both good, better together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/345cfa58-a431-4d6e-b0eb-1b8095586ee6/SW+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Times Sometimes Call For......... - Make it stand out I went all in, all the cards, all the collateral, maximum tactile support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/094e1673-c71d-4d29-a125-967ce311b2a9/SW+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Times Sometimes Call For......... - Make it stand out Even these, which can be replaced by a cheat sheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/911b25b9-04ad-470a-956e-f9201f8d8a0f/SW+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Times Sometimes Call For......... - Make it stand out I even grabbed the first Adventure Path, helped by the fact I already had the map pack (most of them actually) and some 4e collateral. It is a bit d20 dungeon-grind in play, but that is only if I let it be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/29708779-774d-4c96-8cfc-eb94bec2ec23/SW+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Times Sometimes Call For......... - Make it stand out One of many generic game systems out there, but becoming one of the main ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f29f7a8-cac0-4615-9d56-08de595c1a53/SW+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Savage Times Sometimes Call For......... - Make it stand out Each book for about the same as the entry point into a base bespoke system, devoid of an anchor and so much more and if you like to do your own thing, tinker, invent, create and blend. It’s a very good place to start. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/7/it-just-keeps-coming monthly 0.5 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e633ab-09fe-4ec0-829f-c660becaf842/EmptyName+24.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - It Just Keeps Coming, So When Does It End? - Make it stand out Lots of Excelsior and K’Tinga class in the mix, but they are the bread and butter f the franchise. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/5/6/runequest-do-i-get-it-and-does-it-matter monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/008205f2-274c-4c4a-abd9-fc590528c743/RQ.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Runequest, Do I "Get" It And Does It Matter? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/9/4/fsrdt0d0srhy98y6h7r4ao6xqa6p95 monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e99ad96-ee3c-464a-a162-e3742ace9247/EmptyName+32.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Final Frontier........... - Make it stand out For bigger TNG fleet actions I use generics with lower shield values. These ships are more powerful anyway, so less is easier to handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2793d82-09e6-4123-97a5-d5b2c31c6c72/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Final Frontier........... - Make it stand out After a coupe of Vulcan faction packs and an OP brick, I have a lot of these (8), so upgrading them and adding some variety makes sense. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/7/27/from-zeros-to-heroes monthly 0.5 2025-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f00c8d5-9da6-48da-9079-85fd92b62959/EmptyName+38.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turning Zeros Into Heroes And Other Strange Ideas - Make it stand out A pair of Kronos One’s, both with tweaks. The one on the left is the TOM period one with cloaking, but now two points cheaper to be in line with cheaper Federation opponents and the other K’Tinga class I have. The one on the right is the TOS brute with the highest primary in that set at it’s original value, but it has no cloak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/44faad0d-100d-4a92-a1ee-a3fa83a74ed0/EmptyName+36.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turning Zeros Into Heroes And Other Strange Ideas - Make it stand out Some license taken and I think one actually stumble close to an actual Vulcan word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/86b9b93f-927d-49be-961a-f69fd60e91b3/EmptyName+35.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turning Zeros Into Heroes And Other Strange Ideas - Make it stand out Under close scrutiny, I could have been more precise, but they can be popped off and re-laid if needed and in play, nobody notices. The neat ten was from an excess Iden captain card. Wizkids have been consistent with font and sizing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fd9a0555-16c4-4a79-9a4d-1c8e9dfe7d95/EmptyName+39.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turning Zeros Into Heroes And Other Strange Ideas - Make it stand out The Somraw has had a few generations now, but means “muscle” in Klingon, so a common theme. The Ves Batlh (“Honour Sword”) gets a second life as a Vor’Cha and the Hiro Kyan is completely made up Marquis hero. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21eaccd6-87f4-4924-9d83-75070011bc2c/EmptyName+37.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turning Zeros Into Heroes And Other Strange Ideas - Make it stand out These all feel right and fit well. I now have two Sabre and Prometheus models, so three choices of named ship each make sense (the Sovereign class already has 4 and Akira’s are plentiful). The Ni’Var also got a new upgrade bar, hero-ing Tech as fits the Vulcan title. My second Cerberus will become a TOM Excelsior class. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/7/16/skill-based-or-level-based-or-maybe-a-little-of-both monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5631c92d-bf92-42bc-9a50-6cc19dd63536/RQ+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skill Based Or Level Based RPG's, Or Maybe a Little Of Both. - Make it stand out Some DnD 4e bits re-purposed for Savage Worlds Pathfinder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9b95311b-9ca7-4915-bfe6-6805658e045a/RQ+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skill Based Or Level Based RPG's, Or Maybe a Little Of Both. - Make it stand out A farmer as a warrior? All good in a skills based game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8a882ac9-f7d8-418b-bac6-e6af84c6374c/RQ+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skill Based Or Level Based RPG's, Or Maybe a Little Of Both. - Make it stand out In Rune Quest and other D100 games, this sh&t is real! Illustration like this in D20 level based games always make me chuckle as the game mechanics abstract this massively. Check out the text also! https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/6/13/a-look-at-d100-ttrpgs-for-different-genres monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1cdfa2e9-56a8-4608-b0e8-3bb5335770de/RQ+11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Options At Hand For A "Kids On Bikes" Game. - Make it stand out Hmmm… maybe a little dark? On revisiting it is a little like Mothership meets Delta Green for (grown up) kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f34e22a-ebb1-493a-8b1f-8aa33d9e5f4d/RQ+10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Options At Hand For A "Kids On Bikes" Game. - Make it stand out Yeah, hint taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9be57e18-2c09-4119-8de3-93b9dd38a156/RQ+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Options At Hand For A "Kids On Bikes" Game. - Make it stand out On a hunch I kept a ton of this stuff from my DnD 4e collection and they are perfect for SW Pathfinder. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/4/26/to-go-to-the-oldest-of-lands-finally monthly 0.5 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/008205f2-274c-4c4a-abd9-fc590528c743/RQ.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - To Go To The Oldest Of Lands, Finally. - Make it stand out I guess it was always there, lurking in the background. Ironically I bought the 13G book for more 13th Age goodness to draw from and RQ started with the Bestiary for the needed D100 monster stats. Pattern forming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9272af1e-32a0-4e07-a1d2-9c794efeada6/RQ+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - To Go To The Oldest Of Lands, Finally. - Make it stand out The art is as always, top notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/818d89ba-6c21-482f-9565-4b8942feffae/RQ+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - To Go To The Oldest Of Lands, Finally. - Make it stand out This and the GM screen pack are actually plenty to play RQ for many sessions and if you do go further, nothing is wasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf4d5911-53dd-4cbb-b475-251d44693ffa/RQ+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - To Go To The Oldest Of Lands, Finally. - Make it stand out The three core support books, but what I really noticed was a growing thirst for more world lore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/21f8962b-44b0-49b5-8b7f-b8b2fafd3e43/RQ+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - To Go To The Oldest Of Lands, Finally. - Make it stand out Ducks! Worth the Dragon Pass guide just for these guys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afd54572-e0ff-4f22-a7f7-3a9168bd1f82/RQ+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - To Go To The Oldest Of Lands, Finally. - Make it stand out The big three. There are more of these now and possibly in the future, but these will support character gen and story background. At the end of the day, they are just a good read. Glorantha is all about Gods and Runes, so reading these gets you in the right head space. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/5/13/a-benevolent-federation-or-an-evil-empire monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8c17adba-4230-499e-9456-8e89e51e575a/EmptyName+28.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Benevolent Federation Or Resisting An Evil Empire? - Make it stand out Some Dominion War action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3825d0f-6893-497c-9017-acb4f38e48c4/EmptyName+25.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Benevolent Federation Or Resisting An Evil Empire? - Make it stand out The most recent offerings from the two franchises have done nothing but reinforce my perspective. I had mixed feelings about the first two Picard series, but loved where the third went, Strange New Worlds is my favourite series at the moment and the recent movies were excellent. Star Wars, or rather “Disney Wars” has been in contrast, a mixed bag at best (oddly I seem to like the animated stuff more than the more recent releases). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/6/19/games-within-games-part-3 monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/31f73b51-4f8a-4b46-8097-ae4e2db06912/EmptyName+33.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games, Part 3 - Make it stand out The “white” or more accurately blue Voyager vs the Bajoran…sorry, Numiri patrol. I had to make basic captains for the Numiri and Nasari as I had two ships for each but they only come with a single captain option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d2793d82-09e6-4123-97a5-d5b2c31c6c72/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games, Part 3 - Make it stand out Four alternate paint job Vulcan ships with combat refits from a pair of Vulcan faction packs give me a potent second fleet. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/6/19/games-within-games-part-2 monthly 0.5 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7005b382-1a66-4d98-a1f4-7a6b8bbe94b4/EmptyName+31.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games, Part 2 - Make it stand out Still not an even fight, but it gets worse in generics, I have two Warbirds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0e99ad96-ee3c-464a-a162-e3742ace9247/EmptyName+32.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games, Part 2 - Make it stand out From 1 Galaxy, 1 Nebula and a blue Excelsior, to this for “battle” alone. I also picked up several deep cuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ca200477-5b67-4208-9bfc-ff061391d6bb/EmptyName+30.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games, Part 2 - Make it stand out My favourite new ship, the metallic Intrepid getting the drop on three Dominion attack ships run by the capable AI. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/6/16/games-within-games monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/89307a08-ad8d-457b-b9d6-b4d427b06417/EmptyName+23.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games Part 1 - Make it stand out Not a nice situation considering one Gorn gave the Enterprise a run. Hope the Feds bought backup, or they might be lunch or at least invited to a comedy wrestling match. The Mirror Constitution is a sweet little model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00784034-c5a0-4863-ae67-4dd1ce817ccf/EmptyName+26.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games Part 1 - Make it stand out This is a truly massive model, has a deep and robust build and is fun and thematic to play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/27e633ab-09fe-4ec0-829f-c660becaf842/EmptyName+24.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Games Within Games Part 1 - Make it stand out Enter Kronos One. Like the Kelvin set, this is almost purely a Fed vs Klingon dynamic (Khan as an outlier) , but also like that set, there is lots to work with. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/7/23/fun-with-scissors-and-glue monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f8b86fa-ccb7-4e6c-9de5-f266ddb71072/netball+110.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Fun With Scissors And Glue! - Make it stand out Can you see the changes? I run a little black pen along the cut edges, then sleeve them. Initial fears the pasted-on card layer may be too proud and obvious have proven unfounded (I actually lost one card, mistaking it for an unchanged one). Oops, the Chekov re-flag could have been straighter, but it is reversible! I am not going to bother swapping out the Mirror unique patches. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/7/21/all-it-ends-withferengi monthly 0.5 2025-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/110fa4b2-de8f-43c9-a398-20ac57f0d965/netball+109.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - All It Ends With.....Ferengi - Make it stand out I once boasted these and the faction pack, but for my needs, this is enough Ferengi. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/5/8/the-wall-of-cards-and-plastic-is-rolling-in monthly 0.5 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b61db034-6f1b-4193-a329-9478dd7acf4a/STAW.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Wall Of Cards And Plastic Is Rolling In. - Make it stand out A solid offering. One or two ship games in AW, thanks in part to solid scenario cards can be absorbing, but once played, the best options tend to float to the top. More options means more “X” options to combat “Y” obstacles. It is a shame this series, the original was not also boosted by the TatV set. The ship is small enought to fit in the box and more choices would have been awesome and felt right. Always a disappointment there was no Chekov in the core Enterprise set, but the later period now has several. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/4/15/attack-wing-is-growing-again-but-there-is-a-plan monthly 0.5 2025-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1744868156321-8A2W0OQDPL7JGU20E8CH/AW+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing (Re)Growing Pains, But Is There A Plan? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1744868177628-00PPMX900O60PILR1YGV/AW+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing (Re)Growing Pains, But Is There A Plan? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1744868198382-FZPG0W2ZT765RW4X0CF2/AW+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing (Re)Growing Pains, But Is There A Plan? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1744868382415-KBJH8QMO85WLR0MWMU0R/AW+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing (Re)Growing Pains, But Is There A Plan? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/3/23/the-game-i-have-been-waiting-for monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/51313b60-2d61-4296-a46f-10be8b695d9e/Star-Trek-Into-The-Unknown-1-640x520.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Game I Have Been Waiting For? - Make it stand out Those ships are biiiig! The Defiant and Attack ships look like better versions of the Attack Wing versions (maybe a little bigger), so the to-scale big ships are genuinely massive. Nobody has managed this before, not X-Wing (Huge ships were about ½ scale size), Armada with its vari-scale and fighters that were “representative” and of course Attack Wing, the worst offender. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/2/19/so-x-wing-is-dead-long-live-x-wing-and-armada monthly 0.5 2025-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/14bf7834-d85e-4896-baf6-96177c5e0fec/_1030069lighting+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, X-Wing Is Dead, Long Live X-Wing (And Armada) - Make it stand out Two may limit possible builds, but it is still two more than many have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/00b2477f-0517-405e-bd85-5f2d3fe24b20/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, X-Wing Is Dead, Long Live X-Wing (And Armada) - Make it stand out Three of these were near miraculous buys, one was so common it was almost sad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/94c34716-7a7b-4fe8-a771-c9bd47242665/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, X-Wing Is Dead, Long Live X-Wing (And Armada) - Make it stand out Black Squadron in all it’s glory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/28ed0410-7efd-42eb-a7aa-733c94a217e2/_1030071last+a.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, X-Wing Is Dead, Long Live X-Wing (And Armada) - Make it stand out I have lots of these, some 1e, some 2e, but dials enough to play either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/75097002-4b84-4ce5-9d65-ff5f03827edc/untitled-1-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, X-Wing Is Dead, Long Live X-Wing (And Armada) - Make it stand out TFA got proper treatment in 2e https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/2/14/resisting-new-games-reinventing-old-ones monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4db0e439-5b2d-4a52-8271-18c481dac257/2-3+post+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Resisting New Games, Reinventing Old Ones. - Make it stand out M-Space is a great launching pad for the D100 system tree. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/1/12/d100-role-playing-games-part-3-now-and-into-the-future monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4b101d4b-ed32-4437-89ef-023bce1c9f41/2-3+post+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 3, Now And Into The Future. - Make it stand out The original Delta Green created quite a stir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/785788c5-e592-461f-8127-e0fc60ef8826/2-3+post+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 3, Now And Into The Future. - Make it stand out The “triangle” book is the Delta Green original book updated as “The Conspiracy”, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/25bb518f-1728-4318-a14e-72f3243f41c7/2-3+post+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 3, Now And Into The Future. - Make it stand out A bad futre, the near future or a far distant one. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/1/11/d100-role-playing-games-part-2-gunpowder monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1f48c828-738f-40ff-b651-051f2826c553/2-3+post+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 2, Gunpowder And Stuff. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db1464f7-a517-49ba-9da4-cebccaa54e65/2-3+post+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 2, Gunpowder And Stuff. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3c958c36-eed3-4e4a-b3c4-6b504ea59279/2-3+post+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 2, Gunpowder And Stuff. - Make it stand out Pulp Cthulhu goes a long way to softening the usually dark feeling system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/438363da-1815-4e9e-9157-ab95959e415c/2-3+post+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 2, Gunpowder And Stuff. - Make it stand out CoC 5-6th editions were high water marks of growth, spawning (see what I did there), many great games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/40715b2c-0dee-4086-8bb5-36320238dc90/2-3+post.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 2, Gunpowder And Stuff. - Make it stand out Some D100 games are genuinely gentle. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2025/1/10/d100-games-an-option-for-most-styles monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1758010945943-OWE9K5LXA8GLHVLKDV83/RQ+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1758011102124-ZZ5IOUG5QD4C9SXW3D3P/RQ+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5068a1a1-d763-417d-afc9-459e7dac7bc2/sword+games+10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out I resisted this for a while, but it is just good stuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/11533724-5406-4ad1-aedf-8a7d5687eb9a/sword+games+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ba20f7c0-18fd-413d-b96a-742307d591bd/sword+games+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1848b2fa-d221-4e73-b80c-a2ace5daa5c5/sword+games+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/968a36b6-5bbb-424f-a28e-36af9d99e003/sword+games+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out Two very different feeling games from a similar core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/07e5fb70-d114-43b6-9254-a175c0a1f2a5/sword+games+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out Actually almost the same game, meaning lots of mixable elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d841154-b754-4ac9-807a-2d8ccf6c9ea9/sword+games+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Role Playing Games, Part 1 The Sword Eras. - Make it stand out Over 1000 pages in just three books. A well served space. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/13/d100-games-where-to-start monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad5f9d62-36dc-429a-b870-c6a977809791/Basic+Roleplaying+Universal+Gaming+Engine+BRP+cover.jpg+.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Games, Where To Start - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/56d3ffbf-2ca2-4715-995d-99040c13217a/firstordercommand.jpg-3250021.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Games, Where To Start - Make it stand out All different, all hauntingly similar. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/19/some-more-savage-pathfinder-thoughts monthly 0.5 2024-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3b52a47-e42d-45f2-9d32-cbb1cc91b782/Games.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Some More Savage Pathfinder Thoughts. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/13/an-official-option-or-home-made-goodness monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ad5f9d62-36dc-429a-b870-c6a977809791/Basic+Roleplaying+Universal+Gaming+Engine+BRP+cover.jpg+.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Another Official Option, Or Home Made Goodness? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/10/control-and-freedom monthly 0.5 2024-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3dda3b54-bb17-46dc-ad42-633495f481da/untitled-6100742.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Control And (Or) Freedom In The RPG Landscape - Make it stand out Source materiel is often as much use or more than more rules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f050b55e-0f35-460f-8f72-4e65f4957326/d100.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Control And (Or) Freedom In The RPG Landscape - Make it stand out Most of this is fluff. Maybe three books per shelf and a healthy time and imagination investment could get gamers mostly there, or even better, there in their own way. I can pick out a half dozen books easily, that could be my “desert island” games. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/9/murder-hobos-and-modern-sensibilities monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e272c644-ed71-42ad-989c-78854a3fae53/firstordercommand.jpg-3250006.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Murder Hobo and Modern Sensibilities - Make it stand out The art is full of excitement, and assumptions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4b0a420a-e627-4a38-855f-fa0026fb9a0d/firstordercommand.jpg-3250011.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Murder Hobo and Modern Sensibilities - Make it stand out The theming here is more “travelling companions” than Murder Hobo, oh except for the dragon that will likely end you quickly. Questing does not need to end in combat, just the threat of it, but MH games need combat, they measure success by it. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/7/three-unlikely-winners monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2b0aa5e1-48f4-4492-a541-e67d31526fe9/Games+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out Amazing stuff, but not my cup of tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/143bd019-e8a8-4185-a5d7-1852023fc15e/Games+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out Straight 13AG with its heroic play style seems to me more Glorantha than the original. Heresy I know, especially from a dedicated D100 advocate, but look at that cover! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/56181d7d-5d6b-4fe4-ba9a-fe3eec72145b/Games+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/439f6c72-4f62-49b8-abfe-17139a27a8fd/Games+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out No corners cut, not desire to make it “only” a 13th Age supplement, this is the real deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9f1d1950-e502-42f4-9584-a62a890435b8/Games+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out Enough to take characters from levels 1 to 20 on both sides of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc856b60-4533-4ef0-a681-bdec22cf5f92/Games+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out Very different on the outside, presentation internally is pretty close, apart from the systems of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d3b52a47-e42d-45f2-9d32-cbb1cc91b782/Games.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Three Unlikely Partnerships That Work (For Me) - Make it stand out Sooo….much….stuff. All those 4e grid maps, counters and props finally have a place in the tactical game friendly SW space. I now have 5 DnD boxes of collateral, maps and PF cards. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/7/3/4x4vnzeve2xzz8ot1jcelx9k1dm4am monthly 0.5 2024-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f050b55e-0f35-460f-8f72-4e65f4957326/d100.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Journey Through The D100 RPG Landscape - Make it stand out All too familiar to many, about 8’ of fun, memories, potential, expense and the odd regret. Only the lower right has non-d100 systems, 13th Age flying the biggest banner of “and now for something completely different”. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/6/12/ai-and-the-difficulty-with-writing-science-fiction monthly 0.5 2024-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c645d15a-60b9-4159-a240-4fab5ae4c0ae/EmptyName+copy.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - AI And The Difficulty Of Writing Real Science Fiction - Make it stand out What makes Humans Human is something we champion, something we see as a reason for our existence. Will an AI agree with that? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/af11cf05-f918-483d-b82f-50903dd10466/bd.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - AI And The Difficulty Of Writing Real Science Fiction - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8e20481c-45c9-4979-ae94-b56c48601b1c/EmptyName+69.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - AI And The Difficulty Of Writing Real Science Fiction - Make it stand out Life in a cage? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/6/8/disaster-aversion-or-the-ongoing-problem-of-collecting monthly 0.5 2024-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e735ca3b-1cbb-4843-88af-69aeed3d4869/untitled-5090094.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Disaster Aversion (Or The Ongoing Problem Of Compulsive Collecting) - Make it stand out Let’s not mention slight anomalies of scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dec23afc-b522-400a-8e57-29e56e2a13aa/AW+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Disaster Aversion (Or The Ongoing Problem Of Compulsive Collecting) - Make it stand out Even my little TOS set is decent enough. A house rule is to allow larger upgrade buys, but only have active the amount of icons on the ship/captain cards, meaning Kirk may pull out any of his tricks, but still has to pay for them all (even duplicate crew are allowed). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6f68e552-ab73-491f-94a6-d3586b076ca4/EmptyName+78.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Disaster Aversion (Or The Ongoing Problem Of Compulsive Collecting) - Make it stand out Unmatched, a game that got out of control, but I can happily accept that. It is a rare thing that seems bullet proof to power creep, adds something new every time without making anything redundant or over complicating the core ideas. Even Tales to Amaze added options, but not confusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a8fb5d5e-7a66-44e8-84f6-a512eab9cbbf/portraits+68.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Disaster Aversion (Or The Ongoing Problem Of Compulsive Collecting) - Make it stand out A nice, sensibly little game, a real victory of common sense over compulsive collecting. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2023/2/2/d100-trrpgs-the-good-and-the-bad monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b0b1982c-f237-4db0-8043-7373b34cc21e/EmptyName+27.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 TTRPG's The Good And The Bad And The Fixes - Make it stand out Conversions are easy to and often there is a D100 game that cleaves close to the intended convert. Historical Witcher anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6c1be5f-418f-4f83-b45b-2b673d265488/EmptyName+33.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 TTRPG's The Good And The Bad And The Fixes - Make it stand out Regardless what system you use, a D100 generic mechanic can be applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/56d3ffbf-2ca2-4715-995d-99040c13217a/firstordercommand.jpg-3250021.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 TTRPG's The Good And The Bad And The Fixes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/24/a-simple-upgrade monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d86d9e2c-0bc1-4852-8153-f4d186a81b43/art+project+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Simple But Effective Upgrade - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/20/remembering-a-past-not-shared monthly 0.5 2025-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0e36878-a798-4053-8640-f7e39ccc2eb0/untitled-1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Remembering A Past Not Shared. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e75d5cfa-93a5-49b2-b75f-4d5af031297a/untitled-7-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Remembering A Past Not Shared. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/36f53d24-910c-4afb-b5f6-eab3267b3c14/star+wars+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Remembering A Past Not Shared. - Make it stand out In Classic, heroes are made to fit the story, regardless of the rules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/38f56214-2160-46ce-9c08-103388de6f9c/resistance.jpg-3300001.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Remembering A Past Not Shared. - Make it stand out When it got going, 2e started to service the later period very well, including the huge ships. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/18/sticking-to-script monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/0062694f-a641-4173-86d1-09a238b2ae83/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Trench run anyone? Looks just like the card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/06af9b1e-1255-41df-8413-24927ea61a7f/star+wars.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d98a16e3-15c5-4c3a-abd7-aa5355af5b94/untitled-11-2-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Soontir feels more fleshed out with two EPT’s. Too bad for the luckless Y-Wing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1ca87b82-96a8-4be6-9591-3b0499a85334/untitled-3-5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Those lovely red Interceptors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6144726d-3b8b-49a5-8a7f-6ad0031b8d9c/untitled-3-4-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Thought they had the drop on old Wedge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/58eeb8b9-14e5-4be2-a6cd-2842a604b26c/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Keyan……staying on target. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1813d2a9-9344-4821-a8ac-bdb7d22d50dc/star+wars+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bf30a657-ef57-477a-99ba-200b913a0813/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fdf56903-59c6-4ab5-b6d2-cb8e2f4a960e/untitled-2-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Watch this space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fab4130a-8a79-4caa-816c-539e3b72d20e/untitled-4-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Dutch with a surprise or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d5691f2-1f14-4242-b836-b9097bc14259/untitled-11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6169727-b782-4c55-9363-98207dc31211/star+wars+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Sticking To The Script - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/14/rebels-series-a-revelation monthly 0.5 2024-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7d73c55c-c467-4cc1-8c54-f333794c059e/untitled-25.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Rebels Series, A Revelation - Make it stand out Taken before I got my Spanish Sabine’s Masterpiece captured Tie and English cardboard. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/11/im-excited monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651125899073-WTLYCL04EEF4NG8ZOGQ2/_1100052.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - I'm Excited - Make it stand out Most are decent, they clean up better and the clear bases are perfect. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/6/bare-bones-the-bones-part-3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/beb89df1-a606-4227-9ecf-9568877e16d1/untitled-17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 3. - Make it stand out The backbone of the faction, the quirky Star Viper, solid Kihraxz and cheap, but hard to ignore Head Hunter, all custom paint jobs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f0e36878-a798-4053-8640-f7e39ccc2eb0/untitled-1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 3. - Make it stand out Binayre Pirates at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bec3c30b-40e3-422b-bebf-443659c813c7/untitled-11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 3. - Make it stand out Not a nice spot, but thankfully for the JM5000, Fang Fighters are not in BB. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/9/away-missions-what-the-heck monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b0453600-a40f-499e-a4dc-345fb3ed4aca/Star-Trek-Away-Missions-Gameplay-Gale-Force-Nine.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Away Missions....... What The Heck?! - Make it stand out The figs are actually grey and blue, but I will likely go for a muted, stylistic or cartoonishly neat paint job. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/4/bare-bones-the-bones-part-2 monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/99f22556-7bb8-4442-a4e1-6cca8e0dc2d9/untitled-4-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 2. - Make it stand out Does not seem fair, but it’s the classic turret vs arc dodger dynamic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e75d5cfa-93a5-49b2-b75f-4d5af031297a/untitled-7-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 2. - Make it stand out Fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c3912b2b-ad6c-4785-ac0c-20fbb1718669/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 2. - Make it stand out The gang is back in town. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/4/bare-bones-the-bones monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7fc56ab9-7031-4226-a0f1-dea4276e46e4/untitled-19.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 1. - Make it stand out Why is it, the bad guys like German WW2 Tiger tanks, WW1 Dr1 Fokker Fighters and Imperial Interceptors get our radar pinging? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/59e27484-0c0d-4b3b-a253-d1ec920faefd/untitled-2-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones. The Bones Part 1. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/5/5/how-bare monthly 0.5 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ae45a9af-c001-44e6-b841-04c8ac8cc281/untitled-3-4-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - How Bare Bones Is The X-Wing Cupboard? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/dc40981d-4ea0-45ba-b4ae-df9a792832b2/untitled-1-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - How Bare Bones Is The X-Wing Cupboard? - Make it stand out A strong triplet, even stronger as a quintet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c4b2218e-6a5e-4ed0-a2ce-d381d3c5dc76/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - How Bare Bones Is The X-Wing Cupboard? - Make it stand out The easiest way to empower the Advanced is a cheap Tie Fighter wingman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7f5367e5-0ef5-4171-91cf-e5d6268f40a4/untitled-11-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - How Bare Bones Is The X-Wing Cupboard? - Make it stand out The agility king vs one of the only Turret packing small ships. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2023/9/1/the-last-gaming-year-in-retrospect monthly 0.5 2024-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f19c371-9fa2-4efd-9df9-929a573d9402/Games+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out Never liked the covers, but bought the first book years ago. On further investigation and thanks to it constantly coming up as a D100 pearl, I jumped in and dozens of books later have broken its back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/9c436246-ee66-4e51-9f78-037a2df8a147/Games+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out The thing about Cthulhu is, the bulk of the game is scenario books and campaigns. No other system has this 5%/95% dynamic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/ec7b2eb8-bc54-441b-b362-d56d8bbf0f2e/Games+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out These types of products coming together are exciting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/db7545aa-cfa3-4e76-9722-2c0c428baba7/Games.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out The last module is still shrink wrapped! Something always missing from these re-makes is the reality that the teenager who bought the original in the gritty early days of the hobby is not the person buying the new version, so they miss on two counts, the nostalgia and the nostalgic. I find the game has elements of the feeling I originally felt, but it is too rules laboured and I would rather cheaper printing with no omissions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bd782803-e556-43a0-9b39-51f6082a5c87/Games+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out This is a perfect melding of Savage Worlds (faded with me otherwise), some old DnD 3/4e counters, maps and battle mats and a more approachable form of the standard DnD game. A bit like 13th Age, it is more aligned to my take on the world’s oldest RPG. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/a3739e55-48b3-4242-90d8-80ac20005083/Games+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out Turns out, after shedding unwanted excess, I have a decent set, enough to split it into three defined periods, cover most characters (with 2 dice) and their supports. Not perfect, but close enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/760f5912-f317-4677-91f0-d8f1a1a5eaa0/Games+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Last Gaming Year In Retrospect - Make it stand out This one keeps giving, pre-orders coming through quickly and the quality does not waver. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/4/28/layers-the-gradual-building-of-x-wing-first-edition monthly 0.5 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c4b2218e-6a5e-4ed0-a2ce-d381d3c5dc76/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Layers, The Building Blocks Of X-Wing First Edition - Make it stand out Here come Vader and Mauler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/6faf9682-9fe5-46ac-b55a-8fce7bf53657/untitled-2-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Layers, The Building Blocks Of X-Wing First Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f8c8ed02-b025-4c5d-968c-375c9d07a109/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Layers, The Building Blocks Of X-Wing First Edition - Make it stand out All the big names, Pilots, Ships and Crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5f3a404b-a058-4842-b60e-fbc755c14e2b/untitled-1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Layers, The Building Blocks Of X-Wing First Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/afa5d95d-f503-4af8-b74f-3f3c17711f8a/untitled-6-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Layers, The Building Blocks Of X-Wing First Edition - Make it stand out There may now be the Virago and a Mk2 in this pack with Auto Thrusters, PTL, Expert Handling etc. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/4/10/rock-paper-scissors-x monthly 0.5 2024-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/855a7d49-592a-415f-8f10-06a0d2dabcb0/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Rock-Paper-Scissors = X - Make it stand out One is cheap, fast and agile, the other has advanced features, can load up a lot of ordnance and has some tricks. All have their place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/5d98f7ff-afae-4e2c-9688-954a634293ca/_1030079lighting+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Rock-Paper-Scissors = X - Make it stand out “Hey guys, looks like they want us again”. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2024/4/10/x-wing-second-edition-etc-what-do-i-think monthly 0.5 2024-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b1a12c81-e1f6-45c2-a1e5-70d39bc68d5f/untitled-1-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - "I Had A Dream I Got Everything I Wanted". X Wing Second Edition (etc), What Do I Think? - Make it stand out Second edition bought the new A-Wing, Y-Wing, more X-Wings, the Transport, Tie Bombers, Interceptors, even a few janky Scum crossovers etc. All the options available in the game would have been catered for, which is my main aim-full game system representation for maximum game options as cleanly and simply as possible. There was even a blue/red colour scheme theme coming through. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2023/1/17/a-pointless-rehash-of-x-wing-1st-edition-ships monthly 0.5 2024-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2e193501-fa6c-42f4-88a6-ecec31cbd9ed/untitled-2-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Pointless But Fun Rehash Of Modified X Wing 1st Edition Game Styles - Make it stand out Should be no competition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d9890a0d-1486-406d-a9d7-207582be6b04/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Pointless But Fun Rehash Of Modified X Wing 1st Edition Game Styles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4b030999-2b59-437b-a950-3087f624466e/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Pointless But Fun Rehash Of Modified X Wing 1st Edition Game Styles - Make it stand out “The Heavies” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/7acbfcd6-c3ec-4d92-8909-41eb0431d84e/untitled-6-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Pointless But Fun Rehash Of Modified X Wing 1st Edition Game Styles - Make it stand out Float like a Butterfly, sting like a Viper. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/10/13/unmatched-fun monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/4f554cc9-0f3f-428a-90a0-6eb840184afc/unmatched+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched Fun - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d9672fd2-4e20-426b-8caa-55d526c844bb/unmatched+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched Fun - Make it stand out From the first Legends set (Tricky Merlin is upside down). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2023/8/21/my-attack-wing-little-fleets monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/d68be60b-8bb1-4f48-ae35-351d20840993/AW+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out Going to probably give the two bigger ships a paint job and/or wash to match the Akira and repainted fighters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/91ab7867-9f25-4f2a-b878-adeb5a217f50/AW+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out I like the repaint colour of the Vrax, so the others will likely be at least dual toned (really do not like the cold green on the D’Deridex). There is also a science ship to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f45c5458-1676-45de-a43c-4453fac10b5f/AW+3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out Excuse the shallow depth of field on these, just lazy. The Dominion fleet is as impressive as it is poorly scaled, but I am also tempted to go all dark blue like the attack ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/8ac7215b-7c02-4c1f-ba82-6e2d6cb7794c/AW+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out Not to be out done by their allies, the Cardassians are even worse scaled (the Dreadnaught on the left should be tiny and a much better fit in the Delta Quadrant set). These are all up for painting review, probably to match the fighters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/3b3c0c8f-eb5c-4d3d-853a-b8cd2e6d5dea/AW+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out The second sphere is not in the squadron as it pushes the point base way too high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/701a222e-1eb4-42b2-bc8b-35fe18a75f1c/AW+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out The three spikes of death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/b815b97b-35d8-43ce-baef-2daf6720c9dc/AW+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Attack Wing "Little Fleets" - Make it stand out A mixed bag, my preference is for the darker bird of prey, but we will see. I actually kept the ones I had not re-painted to match and will likely try to match the brighter Bird of Prey. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2023/8/21/tempered-enthusiasm monthly 0.5 2023-08-24 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2023/8/21/so-what-is-actually-wrong-with-star-trek-attack-wing monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/bca2f421-24ab-428f-b775-2d7d2b8f2cc1/AW+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, What is Actually Wrong With Star Trek Attack Wing? - Make it stand out One solid all-rounder Galaxy, One techie Nebula, One militant Akira with some fighters and you have a flexible multi-scenario set. This is my little kept fleet, hopefully left just as is and capable of filling 1-200pts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/55e50100-3fa4-42fc-8dd3-0c162e7b03cc/AW.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, What is Actually Wrong With Star Trek Attack Wing? - Make it stand out Many strange encounters, asymmetrical by design, so how does the little Enterprise survive? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/e6c82e4a-9ca7-408e-8b80-c5e467b508ce/AW+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - So, What is Actually Wrong With Star Trek Attack Wing? - Make it stand out By applying the many upgrades intelligently. How very Trek. You may notice a few extras in there from the “live long and prosper” faction pack, a no-brainer for an Enterprise era gamer, but with some handy extras across all eras. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/9/15/opposites-in-tandem monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667046496270-DU0MOM0FLUB9BTFX1EUT/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Opposites In Tandem - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/6/rpg-genre-check-list monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/11/7/everdell-complete-just-right monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/fb8b17ab-6d1d-43ef-ac1a-78da3c089758/portraits+68.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Everdell (semi) Complete, And Just Right. - Make it stand out My three boxes with the small expansions integrated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/c09c11a5-d6cf-4f50-9090-5b8d73426d4e/portraits+67.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Everdell (semi) Complete, And Just Right. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/11/2/an-example-of-no-control-applied monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/f455860d-fdba-4a97-9f74-89d5a82f6125/EmptyName+41.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Example Of No Control Applied - Make it stand out Only a part of it and more coming. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/10/30/an-example-of-control monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2a7afccc-b887-4e74-b11a-944521019544/portraits+66.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Example Of Applied Control - Make it stand out Enough. Chock full of cards and options, but not a huge table hog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/2693aaa8-dc17-4e8d-860a-953b232433fe/portraits+68.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An Example Of Applied Control - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/11/14/i-an-not-a-retro-gamer-so-what-gives monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/76951878-ffc8-4470-a4d1-28b7b63e7c29/EmptyName+42.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - I Am Not A Retro Gamer, So What Gives? - Make it stand out Like the bedroom floor of a 90’s teen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/92bce984-b5c8-49f2-ab6c-35cdd9d5cb9d/EmptyName+43.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - I Am Not A Retro Gamer, So What Gives? - Make it stand out Something new that is old. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/11/1/in-a-galaxy-far-far-away monthly 0.5 2024-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1667304634738-9CMW0RRI5RFRVR9DXSIK/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - In A Galaxy Far Far Away........... - Make it stand out The Tie Advanced and X Wing are both good enough, their pilots as printed often make them outstanding. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/10/9/impulse-buy monthly 0.5 2022-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666951602681-007JGMF11G3WNY4Y4A6B/original.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Impulse Buy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/10/8/x-wing-and-attack-wing-the-differences monthly 0.5 2022-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666002240202-EV4FSXNV6UCWY0GY5O6H/_1030087lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing And Attack Wing, The Differences Part 1; Actions - Make it stand out Big vs little has a genuine game dynamic in X Wing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1666865586366-M5A8AS1TQRJ6HT8JEKOV/untitled-1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing And Attack Wing, The Differences Part 1; Actions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/9/29/unmatched-and-impressive monthly 0.5 2022-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664513933242-S6OI36TWPZE7K4US3QRA/EmptyName+78.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched And Impressive - Make it stand out Even sleeved in top tier Katana sleeves (predicting a hammering for these cards), the stacks fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664514061218-S08R6OK8GUZU1QQULT5J/EmptyName+79.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Unmatched And Impressive - Make it stand out Every little bit of the game has a space. I had read the dials are sometimes loose. Just push harder is my advice. They all click flush, but take a little force to get there. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/9/25/new-game-horizons monthly 0.5 2022-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1664107824253-JKJCQBF6E8AGKHS7MIS1/box-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - New Game Horizons - Make it stand out A break from the deliberately unmatched sets, this one struck a chord, because it made sense. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/9/22/still-tinkering-with-x-wing-1e monthly 0.5 2022-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663831466675-7AULVNW9D9O09PR5STMJ/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Still Tinkering With X Wing 1e - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/9/10/savage-paths monthly 0.5 2022-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663217765519-2S313UM8POLMM7CLZ3BN/EmptyName+26.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Two Birds, One Savage Stone - Make it stand out Many of the map packs from the adventure paths (not the adventures, just the maps), kept from my old Pathfinder set because you never know when a good map will come in handy. These are gold along with…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1663217843079-IMXLIULUYQKHF8WSKEQ6/EmptyName+28.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Two Birds, One Savage Stone - Make it stand out ……….6 boxes of 4e character, monster and terrain counters, terrain panels, dozens of 3-4e small maps. Everything a hybrid SW-Pathfinder gamer could need. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/8/1/attack-wing-by-the-generations-pt2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659931427687-CQ5GGQP45WJIMMVXU4Z8/ds+fed.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations pt2. - Make it stand out Up to three of the patrol ships could be pressed into service as Feds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659931347106-GZE6GLWU8NVE1LRRK2TM/dsbaj.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations pt2. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659931106137-XD3B78TMPWR2QLE8RQP3/ds+rom.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations pt2. - Make it stand out A couple of a near endless supply of B’Rel BoP available (seems like most factions have one somewhere), The Romulans have managed to provide 4 (!) different paint jobs for their scout/science ship, but their scary little fighters are uniformly stealth-black. The Fegengi have another Shuttle coming and their own BoP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659931753365-VZ2VXI7EFDRVE4E8M3Q1/voy.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations pt2. - Make it stand out The Delta fleet could theoretically be this big. More repainting of Kazons, probably the dull orange of the top right raider. Scaling is still an issue, but bearable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659931570021-HII2KD5PGWUJZYTDWU7O/voy+hiro.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations pt2. - Make it stand out The gorgeous Hyrogen wins the “most fragile” award. Just after I glued on a wing spar for this shoot, I noticed another had lost a top bracket. Still nice though. The Kremin have two ships for depth and they came with two captains. A token Sp 8742 ship is harbinger of a full fleet of 4 if wanted. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/29/attack-wing-by-the-generations monthly 0.5 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659930422857-F2ZF6UIMUXG27J1RX66L/tos+thol.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations Part 1. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659930515205-EOZF7HYMNVCDMKPIZ9W0/tos+ent.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations Part 1. - Make it stand out I have some re-painting to do, getting a few D-7’s into dull grey for the Klingons (or lighter grey for the Roms) and the two Constitution class into off white, but the Romulans are covered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659930680222-8PJN05GYA9Q4JZCQULXB/Ent.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations Part 1. - Make it stand out I do have two more of the bigger Vulcan ships coming, but I think these may be used as alternate, later period Vulcans for the TOS set (reasonable?), as they unbalance my fleet and are guess what….. painted differently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659930848762-25IKUY9AWC4OOF3CG6NK/xindi.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations Part 1. - Make it stand out No Weapon Zero, but still a match for any other allied faction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659930944716-3I8MQQSQDYRFS15ET2ZM/ent+rom.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing By The Generations Part 1. - Make it stand out Decent fleets, lots of diversity for the Romulans, but a bit thin for the Klingons. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/8/1/a-good-game-deserves-a-good-game monthly 0.5 2022-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1659317061177-J4K2NZEUC6HXZXWD16J7/s-l1600.png Gamer's Ramblings - A Good Game Deserves....... A Good Game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/26/actasf monthly 0.5 2023-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658959496687-ZMMU18SRTVL0K3HR6LWF/Fed+comm%2C+ACTA%2C+starmada.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - ACTA:SF Rises To The Top (With Help) - Make it stand out The yellow one, front right. Crummy image taken to sell the lot, but thankfully I did not. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/25/star-trek-games-stocktake monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658712421024-38I0MKNFXJZAG1KH62IP/Fed+comm%2C+ACTA%2C+starmada.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Star Trek Games Stocktake - Make it stand out Many options, but all limited in some form or other. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/21/the-sales-they-are-a-tempting monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658693092131-5U8Z8U6GB0BND4F0HKTO/s-l1600.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - The Sales And Tidying Up Loose Ends - Make it stand out Not bad for such an old game. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/21/the-home-brew-rpg-continues-to-evolve monthly 0.5 2022-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658366587572-OCO63043XZ2GD7CR161T/untitled-5190224.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Home Brew RPG Continues To Evolve - Make it stand out Balance, Finesse, Poise, Coordination? All in the story telling. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/14/x-wing-2e-a-new-hope monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1658200754184-UY3IDVRHY0TLRKXH7UT9/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing 2e, A New Hope? - Make it stand out Love them to death in 1e, but 2e has its own appeal. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/10/attack-wing-reversal monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651730973065-LP74OHLXMSF7E4TE0QVZ/C1jpeg+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing Reversal, Dreadful Pennies And Lucky Finds. - Make it stand out Maybe not now travelling back to an empty Quadrant? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/13/d100-systems-and-the-retro-label monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657695038045-0V1XUKG3N7ZQBJJIAT1L/EmptyName+55.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Systems And The "Retro" Label - Make it stand out As retro as they come, but still fully valid, only slightly different to and compatible with more recent releases. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/6/12/a-personal-ranking-of-my-d100-rpgs monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657364077891-4HKSQKSQOC4LROGT6DTN/untitled+shoot-260065.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Personal Ranking Of (my) D100 RPG's - Make it stand out Just reminding myself there is more to life :). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/7/9/x-wing-the-eternal-flame monthly 0.5 2022-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657362552868-1JQU2A3FG6EM29K2LXK2/_1030087lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing et al, The Eternal Flame. - Make it stand out Some, but not all are available in the various forms of the game. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/6/25/my-own-rpg-vision-the-journey-continues monthly 0.5 2022-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657151624255-YXQBL39RHDNLJK6NWLUX/EmptyName+36.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Own RPG Vision, The Journey Continues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1657151691994-RTD2HH75CZ54ZANBP253/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - My Own RPG Vision, The Journey Continues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/31/and-the-road-goes-on monthly 0.5 2022-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653987296583-D3AY028VSF4N7GOLAQ3E/zweihander+main.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - And The Road Goes Ever On - Make it stand out Inevitable probably, because yes, I like. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/6/4/13th-age-great-exception monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654324510058-OC5TUQD25DOLL9AYCK0T/firstordercommand.jpg-3250016.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13Th Age, The Great Exception - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/2/10/the-beautiful-thing-that-is-aime-blind monthly 0.5 2022-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654223073267-9HKCPK65KYH64HEQIOYV/firstordercommand.jpg-3250011.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Beautiful Thing That Is "Blind" AIME - Make it stand out The “other” version is also ok for this form of play, but the 5e compatible option is less rigid and better tiered for GM control and d20 also a cleaner fit for blind play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654223339621-QIU5HTV200EIUDSHD2ND/firstordercommand.jpg-3250001.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Beautiful Thing That Is "Blind" AIME - Make it stand out Two massive campaigns just waiting to be completed. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/29/d100-rpg-compatability-and-conversion monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653804562333-WKWRD5AWS8C86RNL9RU2/EmptyName+29.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out One of the primary draws are hit locations, which makes big vs small creature fights possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654121540179-BMDSHCJW5NW3KVSUCBXU/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out Both LOTR games offer the same background and attempt to align themselves to each other, so get one right and you have both covered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653804780915-TK32W9RRB7QN5AH4LT8H/EmptyName+28.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out These two have much in common. Classic Fantasy is designed to simulate OST levels based games, so drop the magic and it can be very close. The basic flexibility of Mythras, Legend, Magic World or Openquest though fit even better. I would even say much better as the core of Iron Heroes is limited to re-imagining the Fighter and Rogue classes, something d100 skills based games do so very well without limits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653805567283-M2GEZ00XI4E239EMYRUB/EmptyName+26.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out Most Supers games end up at the same place after travelling different roads. I have only skimmed Destined, but between it and Superworld, I have a few ways of travelling that road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653805043250-Q1CKD3ZKTSGI1W2MPLY2/EmptyName+27.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out Immersive, crunchy and lethal monster hunting with everything at stake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653805230269-NUT8FYWW5FCKRBS3AYRF/EmptyName+32.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out Again Classic gets another image share, because of levels etc, but Openquest would be cleaner and more “magical” and it has Ducks (for Runequest). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653805433080-N8VY611473MWZRL43LMU/EmptyName+33.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out I just ordered Zweihander, so this is probably a rendundant conversion, but easy enough done. Magic World does have Beastmen as does Openquest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1654148644625-HE8AKG6R00PM6HVD6BC8/EmptyName+25.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG Compatability And Conversions - Make it stand out After The Vampire Wars, Destined, the BGB, Mythras Imperative, Bare Bones (any). So many options. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/27/all-for-one-and-one-for-all monthly 0.5 2022-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653648832122-O6LLMVUQ0FZ88Z1K11QN/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - All For One and One For All! - Make it stand out The mine of information and system options is deep and mature. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/21/d100-dungeon-discovered monthly 0.5 2022-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653524206864-TXOFGXQN0YDR05U7EZLJ/EmptyName+37.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 Dungeon Discovered And Destined Arrives - Make it stand out Mongoose Traveller 1e is a fine example of a game that uses simple retro style illustrations to enhance it’s narrative. These “career path” ones in particular, fit perfectly with my minds eye equivalents from my early days of role playing. My inspirations were 2000AD comics, Star Wars, Stainless Steel Rat and Jerry Pournelle books and the art of Chris Foss and similar, which these drawings compliment well. The 2e ones just don’t fit with my perceptions, looking more like generic (bland) modern sci-fi, which is at odds with the older sci-fi interpretation the system is based on. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/23/malifaux-break-through monthly 0.5 2022-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653290668455-K3YP0JR825OFIVJHT3LK/sonnia_alt.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Malifaux Break Through - Make it stand out The site had about 100 figures available (some boxed sets). Many were of no interest, but this one fits my “Criid as Demonologist” idea better than the original, so the older one can be a Witch Hunter instead. I may buy more but the freight is fast but expensive (about 50% of the order), so maybe not. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/7/tolkeins-legacy-and-rpgs monthly 0.5 2022-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653201539262-HMODIOUKV0BMROV0LRXS/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Tolkien And RPG's - Make it stand out Ignore the little black book in front, the rest of the Mythras family are all pretty compatible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653201738068-5XK3MLEA614NOE3DOJH5/EmptyName+38.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Tolkien And RPG's - Make it stand out Pretty much everything could be used, along side most Mythras resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653201803164-LSVXN6VI10EQI58UNBCZ/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Tolkien And RPG's - Make it stand out The BGB is capable of handling most genres, especially with the massive wave of support materiel behind it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653201858192-B14EQ8CUF1EZRZ5WZ551/EmptyName+47.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Tolkien And RPG's - Make it stand out Simple and effective. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/21/rpgs-whats-left monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653115723041-C4WLIIS0JINHK4BXGGTU/steam+19.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - RPG's. What's Left? - Make it stand out Lots to like, but completely over the top for a d100 conversion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653115834444-OO7P5NJR3EMEAEPI08U4/EmptyName+36.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - RPG's. What's Left? - Make it stand out The first thing my mind goes to when someo’s flexibilityne asks where it all started. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/17/some-thoughts-on-addressing-d100-rpg-concerns monthly 0.5 2022-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653106227548-YI2RG7T8W9AX4DO7M2SV/EmptyName+49.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Some (More) Thoughts On Addressing D100 "Swinginess" Concerns - Make it stand out Ironically, Achtung Cthulhu can be used with Savage Worlds, a game with an even bigger rep for swinginess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653106270740-2MVE1NV1EJ93005OJR8K/EmptyName+47.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Some (More) Thoughts On Addressing D100 "Swinginess" Concerns - Make it stand out Bare Bones uses the higher base level model, using the actual characteristic -/+ based on skill. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/20/faux-malifaux-the-re-work monthly 0.5 2022-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653006542271-6DGHX4W2NP0HUJYNFJ8D/WYR1027.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Faux-Malifaux, The Re-Work - Make it stand out Found a place that had both Lucious and his boxed set new. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1653007136070-OPWL46PBSVP863UKE8OI/EmptyName+53.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Faux-Malifaux, The Re-Work - Make it stand out A battered but still solid old system. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/9/malifaux-pas monthly 0.5 2022-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1652317883843-EUJ36G5V2GK54AXU6BCU/Unknown.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Malifaux-pas Or "Savage-faux" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/4/the-hump monthly 0.5 2022-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651730973065-LP74OHLXMSF7E4TE0QVZ/C1jpeg+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Hump. - Make it stand out My favourite later ship and series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651731034871-6VH6XTGS0NJOP3CD2TYP/C1jpeg+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Hump. - Make it stand out Weird little guys, great for scenario play and they appear everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651731128278-1C8XUV6EJFN5639DR3M5/C1jpeg+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Hump. - Make it stand out Enterpirse series has some lovely ships and all but one is roughly in scale. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/4/amarillo-calls monthly 0.5 2022-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651129638834-6OHU8PYU2I137YRKJZV8/Fed+comm%2C+ACTA%2C+starmada.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Amarillo Calls - Make it stand out FC on the left and top, Starmada in the middle, ACTA bottom right. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/5/2/negotiating-expansionitis monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651563608631-X8K8D6GQ9XZAMECEN9TQ/EmptyName+29.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Negotiating "Expansionitis" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651563691590-GKTCS6Y4TSTRPECKGZB4/untitled-6-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Negotiating "Expansionitis" - Make it stand out In deep enough to start repainting duplicate ships. A good or bad sign? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651129638834-6OHU8PYU2I137YRKJZV8/Fed+comm%2C+ACTA%2C+starmada.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Negotiating "Expansionitis" - Make it stand out A unified range of games, making additions multi faceted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651563883222-GEY109SSJ6S9LMBD5I4G/P1290057.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Negotiating "Expansionitis" - Make it stand out Hard to resist, so why try? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651579219513-KJ77K7IIWPY990TWWKY4/steam+27.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Negotiating "Expansionitis" - Make it stand out An expansion that is really the second half of the core system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651563936330-ZIPIEPPA7A4VUE7AD0O3/EmptyName+60.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Negotiating "Expansionitis" - Make it stand out Lots of different nasties, if you can track them down. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/4/24/a-return-to-everdell monthly 0.5 2022-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651385333327-6NVBP30UBM2TGDCV2M7S/EmptyName+29.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Return To Everdell - Make it stand out The tree in all its glory, not as cool as first thought. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/4/28/selling-or-re-discovering monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651129638834-6OHU8PYU2I137YRKJZV8/Fed+comm%2C+ACTA%2C+starmada.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Selling, or Re-discovering? - Make it stand out Excuse the shocking image. All of these are compatible with the counters or minis of the same system. This collection took some building. I had to make up the components of the Klingon and Romulan “Attack” boxes separately due to their scarcity and most of the other “Attack” and “Border” boxes were cherry picked from so I had a balanced representation of about 14 factions with 10-20 differnet ships each and logical duplicates. ACTA and some of the Starmada (in Admiralty edition) were equally hard to track down. ACTA goes to the core factions which cover the original TV series and early cartoon series (all their license covers), Starmada is comprehensive like FC going into the whole Star Fleet universe. There is a lot more to get and it is ongoing after decades, but not by me. I have tons. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/4/25/a-new-dynamic-brings-a-new-work-process monthly 0.5 2024-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651127551994-HFP38GQGNEFEGFS73AEQ/_1090122.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out The gentle roll of a hill, so easy to achieve with CB mats, so vexing in other forms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651126543157-4086R484Y2EUN4CSKB3Z/_1100097.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out Most scales can be accomodated on one mat or another from 15mm….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651127703084-TPV2ISXZ9Z2SAH7051Q7/_1090069.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out …..to 20mm….. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651126646828-FQ20SFIQRA23RL2ZHF8J/_1100032.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out ….to 6 or 10mm…… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651126848878-UCF77Y5BIVUMYO9WH6YG/_1100007.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out …..and back up to 28mm or larger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651125978864-C9DPPGR5QZUO82T2CWTC/_1100088.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out Hellboy can rock it up on as little as a 2x3’ board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651125899073-WTLYCL04EEF4NG8ZOGQ2/_1100052.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out As can these guys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651127770315-X715TYJPMSBFHKJLROU3/_1090043.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out For smaller scale big games, a 6x4’ segment of a Cigar Box mat is plenty. It is amazing how diffent a CB mat can feel with a 1’ shift. On this mat, the printed-on river can be side lined (literally) or centred as a dominating feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1651126187208-S8USYZIHHL9T351YQIGL/_1090058.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A New Life Dynamic Brings A New Hope - Make it stand out For when 4’ wide will just not do. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/4/16/big-releases-and-re-releases-due monthly 0.5 2022-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650230243085-BRY72RTMU2UYUTI2RIX2/EmptyName+20.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Big Releases and Re-Releases Due - Make it stand out The little one, a work of art in its realm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1650230078228-ELJ28YPGU7FPOINUYW66/mythras.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Big Releases and Re-Releases Due - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/4/1/d100-rpgs-and-the-final-chapter monthly 0.5 2022-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935392561-81HJISYV0W5FM5N9KUM4/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935433878-6TBWJCH8SQ304H5C6BZ8/EmptyName+52.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935488765-S0BJ6JJA0IONZLSOK8G0/EmptyName+47.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935482770-I08NNOQIHPXT12SKB0DQ/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935500639-3VI0BOYAD3G9XKC0SQGH/EmptyName+48.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935521074-DFLRLDAQIDGFYSTKATJP/EmptyName+49.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935557012-0AWPH7IILMICQG8R5MLQ/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648935697550-HO6JR8C6YNI5F677M0FY/EmptyName+38.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's, The Final Chapter? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/24/armada-fleet-comparison-and-application-imperial monthly 0.5 2022-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1648083376660-JOMIALOSNXSMPL297THW/EmptyName+65.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Armada Fleet Comparison and Application; Imperial - Make it stand out Solid, boring and unavoidable coming in the base set. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/3/15/road-to-nowhere monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1647331311609-K6N0WZ92D6QLSK7787XV/_1030087lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - ROAD To Nowhere - Make it stand out So, who has initiative guys? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/3/9/the-ultimate-game monthly 0.5 2022-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646790499977-S2YI4UQ3DTJT6I3KEA1V/P1290033.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out This is one of the smaller play tiles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646792716455-IM6K6R5MQ83FIWMLUH9A/P1290038.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out The leader above in context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646792386379-8UEWN576MJ8URPK23MYA/P1290039.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out Just another clearing in the woods? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646791176605-QDTB7TK7NGRWEX5UVHZQ/P1290057.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out Prettier than most table top games I have seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646791076050-AGXMXXSICB6C5NU7KLF5/P1290054.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out Just like lovingy painted and based miniatures, but ready to go out of the box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646792528616-8AM54PIKH96DMOSDTWED/P1290059.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out Channelling Indiana Jones and Call of Cthulhu, how many wargames feature crocadiles and adventurer archaeologists? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1646792444309-S3CWVRPARW47CAIA5Z4S/P1290047.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Ultimate Game? - Make it stand out easily made units using recruitment cards like this, make for easy pickup games. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/27/nemesis-my-nemesis monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643263001992-8NQN1SJ1ZR0T2ROJI5PM/20220127_134618.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Nemesis My Nemesis - Make it stand out Nice to get all the toys out, but not something you want to share a room with! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643263195208-GXTDQWQMRNFATBMZKUE4/20220127_135158.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Nemesis My Nemesis - Make it stand out Getting crowded and no time left. If we cannot clear the room, we cannot bed down and we die when the ship jumps into warp (next two turns). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/26/the-curious-lure-of-the-witcher-rpg monthly 0.5 2022-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643172912362-0S5I2OX7SH6JOL7YNYOD/EmptyName+35.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Curious Lure Of The Witcher RPG - Make it stand out Stuff I have never seen mentioned in other games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643172952757-4JHIHT15DIXNVFQX9B0X/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Curious Lure Of The Witcher RPG - Make it stand out The skill tree is a cool idea. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/24/dissatisfaction-with-rpg-characteristics monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643174156027-06FW1Y0QCUO2MFXNJY9I/EmptyName+36.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Analysing RPG Characteristics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1643174155701-WF219N125N8HNWJLITRZ/EmptyName+37.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Analysing RPG Characteristics https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/10/4/life-and-death-in-the-rpg-landscape monthly 0.5 2022-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642900411281-Y0MB4ATOTYZ1K0IG4N09/steam+19.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Life And Death In The RPG Landscape - Make it stand out Missing a limb he may be, but in a game sense it matters not! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642901927827-GGBLEKR7YCBOLLC57I6O/EmptyName+37.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Life And Death In The RPG Landscape - Make it stand out Black and white line drawings and often black and white results. Fail a muster roll, survival roll or enlistment roll and your character is suddenly not what you anticipated. Such is life. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/19/roleplaying-apathy monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642651064432-XIX4F4GSKHIV9P260LOL/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642651070953-3GGKNCJNH2E9BQT1OZTR/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642650972748-KVVXOQSNV9Z09DOFAO4O/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642650998738-AK6DAQLOZP49HDADYIGR/EmptyName+47.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642651016814-FCVXLT866P4RR5NFUMHZ/EmptyName+48.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642650977065-L09K1IZXELGSI3AYEWGG/EmptyName+38.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642651036236-8U4DINRAU3AGADGM0W8W/EmptyName+49.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642651094658-JSIBT3OL9AHDICEWNQYG/EmptyName+52.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606213016412-N169KAL6EKG94Y6I7FT7/untitled-6100742.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642650635374-S6H3X20LFSLC9JBBMXNY/EmptyName+36.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Roleplaying "Hump" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/13/seven-wonders-back-to-full-noise-plus monthly 0.5 2022-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642031795076-LREMGTIOA45K4G825MPD/EmptyName+11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Seven Wonders Back To "Full Noise" Plus. - Make it stand out So many variants on the core principals. Favourites are Leonidis, or Caligular who can potentially strip an opponent of 14 coin in one turn! Also, Tomyris and Semiaramis who act as potent discouragements to war, ideal for a builder or science fan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1642032084442-9JHEY7HBGRAXX9791ZML/EmptyName+12.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Seven Wonders Back To "Full Noise" Plus. - Make it stand out An area I favour is Science. Often under served and compared to Warfare (above), is still a little thin, the Leaders on offer do however add welcome opportunities. Plato and the Maths token can make even dabbling quite useful (12 VP for 2 tokens!) and Archimedes with Euclid or Ptolemy, a re-draw and Ishtar or Law can make a science win almost automatic, especially if your opponent does not play green. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/10/seven-wonder-duel-renaissance monthly 0.5 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641795966142-LUR51MKENGBCUZIMNEZG/EmptyName+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Seven Wonders Duel Renaissance - Make it stand out A cast of dozens, all with well balanced effects. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2022/1/1/a-fix-for-d100-mathy-games monthly 0.5 2022-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1641263929130-FGVEQWBUX1Y0AWLWW7CO/EmptyName+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Fix For "Mathy" D100 Games - Make it stand out Without a fix, I would probably avoid these excellent books, doubly disappointing as the very similar Legend series, Traveller killing M-Space and the anticipated Mythras Destined all sit in my sweet spot. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/12/24/an-x-wing-favourite-emerges monthly 0.5 2022-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1640427307204-HIBN0POPUYDLEHHIZATG/_1030071last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An X Wing Favourite Emerges - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/12/20/over-reactive-under-prepared monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639946574713-T1Z9Q08KZ52RTDY9WEMC/untitled-8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Carrots Or Radar? - Make it stand out Chasing the unwanted changes out of town or the haters leaving with the ball under their arm? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/12/19/the-road-to-perdition monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1639884707554-O269LH8HJSO2QPWBFT9U/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The ROAD To Perdition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/11/15/seven-wonders-duel-revitalised monthly 0.5 2021-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1637728437669-4OQX3GXQQLFLQ006R7HA/EmptyName+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Seven Wonders Duel Revitalised - Make it stand out 47 that are always in play, 2 for guild games or 10 others if the Pantheon expansion is used. The cards are thick, texture free, matt-waxy feeling playing cards that fit in nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1638166265478-X2ABOQNW0R3DF44Z8OPP/EmptyName+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Seven Wonders Duel Revitalised - Make it stand out Weighty propositions. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/11/5/the-rule-to-house-rule monthly 0.5 2021-11-15 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/11/3/crossing-the-line monthly 0.5 2021-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1636263647895-UHO2P8W7AAZP8R2JABHC/EmptyName+60.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Crossing The Line - Make it stand out Nice minis, needing a little cleanup and a metho wash, but otherwise good. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/11/1/life-after-death-well-un-life-anyway monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/30/13th-age-character-concepts monthly 0.5 2021-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633845410188-DRI81FN6PFJCH4ID9T57/steam+27.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13TH Age Character Concepts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/10/10/turbulent-times monthly 0.5 2022-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632092098765-CJLJRIT3ZTWB907LXH8J/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turbulent Times For 1e X Wing - Make it stand out The original nemesis (Lord Vader with his wingman “Back Stabber”) kings of the low upgrade game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1618281521060-2NI0XFZZRLVKDIP0OKVE/_1030074last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Turbulent Times For 1e X Wing - Make it stand out Nasty at the best of times, but in “Fight Club” they get fully nasty. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/10/5/future-and-past monthly 0.5 2022-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633404292379-IPQMZ1ODXJ5I4V36YDEF/x+wing+17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Future Guided By The Past - Make it stand out A small showing by comparison to my later period fleets, but still a full game with options. I kept some clear bases for this mat, a Deep Cut 4x4 Orbital, the rest are space black. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/10/2/a-perfect-union monthly 0.5 2021-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633396109296-ED3HOSYUJ3LPPB762AR1/x+wing+15.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Perfect Union? - Make it stand out Broo, the original Beastmen. Love the pencil style drawings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633396164558-IXZALILWZJX1D9ERI8HX/x+wing+16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Perfect Union? - Make it stand out The less tight looking 13A layout. No preference, just different. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/10/4/the-strangest-thing monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633334345756-9A1BR8UFHAY8RFGYFF37/_8287026.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Strangest Thing........ - Make it stand out Scheming? Likely not. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/28/more-armada monthly 0.5 2021-10-03 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/21/the-other-skeleton-crew-killer-squads monthly 0.5 2022-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601705891588-L52LP23G2CCYFNXNNVOZ/untitled-2-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Other Skeleton Crew Killer Squads - Make it stand out Catch me if you can. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/26/5e-and-the-second-wave monthly 0.5 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1626760518456-YW41O5ZS2RFD0MI1IK31/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D&D 5e And "The Second Wave" OF D20 Expansionism - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/21/the-logic-of-stripping-a-game-down-to-its-roots monthly 0.5 2022-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602288955744-UC5RTAZ8NFRNTP9Y5CVQ/untitled-25.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Logic Of Stripping A Game Back Down To Its Roots - Make it stand out Sometimes, even Legends have to be sidelined for a cleaner experience. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/25/more-fun-with-x-wing-1e-experiments monthly 0.5 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603331440547-D1T76CWTK3HAFOGNJ1GM/untitled-7-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - More Fun With X Wing 1e Experiments - Make it stand out Just a token image to remind myself I need to take some fresh ones. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/23/armada-fleet-applications monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632472026516-YZI7GWZTXM9ZOBMEE9K0/x+wing+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Armada Fleet Composition And Applications; Rebels - Make it stand out What a hassle. First I had to take a shuttle from the surface to a waiting Neb, then the interminable trip to the monster itself, then paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. Hope she is worth it, oh and the running costs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1633150601413-XTITE12AA23SJBUL8B1L/x+wing+12.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Armada Fleet Composition And Applications; Rebels - Make it stand out Sans fighters, a rag-tag mob with purpose. Two more Hammerheads have been ordered after my Dogtastrophe forced me to hunt down another medium base (a Victory) and I stumbled on these at the same time. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/3/role-playing-rationalisation-and-realities monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891714264-OLMFPGEAE1IE1J1RSK68/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Role Playing Rationalisations And Realities - Make it stand out The marriage of the latest version of the oldest RPG in the world and the pillar fiction work that inspired it in the first place. This is likely going to be replaced by a second edition with new “edgy” art and feel, but will likely be fully compatible. For me, now, this one will do. I do not have all that made publication, but I do have two full campaigns and several support works. Tons to go on with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891639408-R0Q223FMI7I7TPMG0OYE/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Role Playing Rationalisations And Realities - Make it stand out Much of the art and the adventures are identical to AIME and the system is very intent on policing the intent, even railroading play to an extent, and the rules are less cohesive than the later AIME system, so overall probably not my first choice, but lush aren’t they. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/20/skeleton-crew-who-rules monthly 0.5 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602288708158-PRU7QOM9777UOTXZJ7A0/untitled-3-5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew; Who Rules This Space - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/22/armada-growth-directions monthly 0.5 2021-09-29 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/18/skeleton-crew-overview-manoeuvring monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603329802356-O9G29PY68H1I0QJHUZMG/untitled-19.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Overview; Manoeuvring - Make it stand out The kings of dodge and weave in SC. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/18/skeleton-crew-overview-primary-stats monthly 0.5 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632093047048-CBOJA70ME79FI9WB88B2/resistance.jpg-5080088.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Overview; Primary Stats - Make it stand out Play them as you see them. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/18/skeleton-crew-actions-rolls-and-boosts monthly 0.5 2021-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632092098765-CJLJRIT3ZTWB907LXH8J/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Actions: Rolls, Boosts and Evades - Make it stand out The Evasion kings, Imperial fighters need to use them to make up for a lack of shields. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/18/skeleton-crew-actions-target-lock monthly 0.5 2021-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1632091480266-97LWXZFK3KD07Z41LCC6/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Actions; Target Lock - Make it stand out The brains trust of the Rebel fleet. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/18/skeleton-crew-actions-and-their-relevance monthly 0.5 2021-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603331440547-D1T76CWTK3HAFOGNJ1GM/untitled-7-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Actions; Focus - Make it stand out Good old fashioned dog fighting. Minimal counters on the mat and easy to pick up even for a beginner. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/18/13g-pending-excitement-rising monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598303792-RCJTWERXJFN7LLKWCAH4/steam+17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13G Pending, Excitement Rising - Make it stand out I could lift an image of 13G, but I will wait until it is here. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/15/armada-sadness monthly 0.5 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604041058291-D225ERFLSL1OPJXWBSU9/untitled+shoot-260011.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Armada; On Sadness And Moving Forward - Make it stand out Armada was always the aloof one, hiding in the corner, loved deeply, but only by a few who bothered to look. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/14/3ezegqqgezwydr004r0w4fo119n9ye monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598305335-962BVS41EXP4IIOAREUW/steam+18.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598303792-RCJTWERXJFN7LLKWCAH4/steam+17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598379336-TILH0Q7QT70N94M0Z4S6/steam+10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598384136-RQCZBSXCR00B825FB45D/steam+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598473815-A9DXCOVQWQR97XI96V81/steam+15.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598472269-U05DS9G2VDSFGI0XH8SF/steam+32.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598539535-PU7QE8Y2Q11ZUL0U050P/steam+31.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598540974-7M5E7UVUPIVMVO3YQNDG/steam+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598550835-3OT5BD0FCCV6EZ5CY2KH/steam+35.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598737060-8FFNTD65C5HYDSMA1JPM/steam+23.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598616224-3LD6R887Q6JCCBIDAHB5/steam+22.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598615510-LMJS2JQJVNDS91NO906D/steam+33.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598684351-9VSFWFGY3OHIJYQT9HKV/steam+13.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598683561-C70BM4YYSQOHG43S6A3X/steam+14.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598814255-SLJ31110Q44Q501SDNTR/steam+29.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598814567-YB6WEJLTNITIMP3CJ1PL/steam+30.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - 13th Age Mini Book Reviews https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/12/why-i-dislike-dampd-but-like-13th-age monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631598895867-O3L6LUE43RJQUZW9UMB2/steam+28.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Why I Dislike D&D, But Can Still Like 13th Age - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/12/x-wing-growth-path monthly 0.5 2021-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602138376042-WW1RPNTG8JFZPCLYLQB8/untitled-17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An X Wing Growth Plan For New Players - Make it stand out Three forms of pain from the Scum ships available in “Skeleton Crew”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596788518106-U843S055T3EZQSL63QBA/untitled-11-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An X Wing Growth Plan For New Players - Make it stand out Both ships are relevant in this form but the Y Wing’s future is probably less so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1618380082897-NM1DKYD4252LTTZ7HCK0/_1030067lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An X Wing Growth Plan For New Players - Make it stand out Expanded allows for squads like this, that need Titles and a full action range to be relevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603235097604-8II9J9P495395HO4NQ7Q/untitled-2-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An X Wing Growth Plan For New Players - Make it stand out The much neglected Tie Advanced. In TT it is all you have for an Imperial player, but before all hope is lost, let’s add a Title, some cheap System upgrades and those other pilots nobody uses. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/8/barest-bare-bones-ship-overview-scum monthly 0.5 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621725496653-1MNF7AMQPX6GIYMRSUQB/untitled-6-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Ship Overview; Scum - Make it stand out Beautiful, killer butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631668923142-9WV5BFG5OGNV5Q62FMBI/x+wing+4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Ship Overview; Scum - Make it stand out Lots of Black Sun, some repainted Villains, Binayre Pirates and far too many Z95’s (a weakness of mine) https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/8/barest-bare-bones-ship-overview-rebels monthly 0.5 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619171625620-VP5NADLRCZ3HPG3EH68H/_1030079lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Ship Overview; Rebels. - Make it stand out A powerful force once again in BB, Y Wings off to work. Remember that time they helped bring down a pair of Star Destroyers? Those were the days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631668979432-6NQ26B3BXI571GEOJCBO/x+wing+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Ship Overview; Rebels. - Make it stand out The good ol’ boys, all straight from the original movies or a near part of the Extended Universe. Lacking a true cheap swarmer, this is the smallest fleet. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/7/the-barest-of-bare-bones-ship-overview monthly 0.5 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606213304025-68B9CZZQ6ZNU3B68M1LQ/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Ship Overview; Empire - Make it stand out Unlikely, but one can dream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1631669206865-XHFQ29GN30FI69T6UN1F/x+wing+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Skeleton Crew Ship Overview; Empire - Make it stand out Lots of Tie Fighters and Interceptors, but too few Aggressors (more popular in this form of the game) and I could do with another Bomber. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/6/inevitable-fallout-or-revitalised-interest monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620974737591-RY6WVBRN4KZ9RBJHD0UH/EmptyName+78.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Inevitable Fallout Or Revitalised Interest? - Make it stand out Recycled image, showing black painted bases (but clear stems) https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/5/armada-dead monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1622269307972-4WG3GN5T37CZUM20FMQN/EmptyName+22.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Armada Dead? - Make it stand out The last ship added, an Imperial Raider. I think I will be chasing down another of these if I can. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/9/1/obsession-or-release monthly 0.5 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613520259475-OGQDL00I4VG047RXV29P/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Obsession Or Release? - Make it stand out More or less available, depending on the version played. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/9/three-way-fight monthly 0.5 2024-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603235030019-3ZPJZSOLL29BUBTIQTNB/untitled-3-4-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Triple Threat - Make it stand out What the X Wing pilots dreams of! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602478837553-DD99UQVEOHI92MASOHO6/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Triple Threat - Make it stand out The usual wingman here, but multiple Tie Advanced squads should be elusive and brutal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603240639250-F4OSDLL3CY9BD1NJUELC/untitled-1-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Triple Threat - Make it stand out Travelling in hunting packs, not supportive teams, is the scum ethos. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/8/17/a-response-to-whiffy-dice-mechanics monthly 0.5 2021-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1629550398306-K0SFBXIOPHJ7JW3V5792/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Response To "Whiffy" D100 Dice Mechanics - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/27/what-makes-a-good-rpg-good monthly 0.5 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627364071873-PQQGSS8HS0CZ5AGWVEGG/EmptyName+55.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - What, For Me, Makes A Good RPG - Make it stand out All you need in one volume. Books like this put the bulk of the creative burden on the GM (and players), but isn’t that the core of the hobby? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1627363968003-LGRJA5TF5UZ7OINW79YA/EmptyName+54.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - What, For Me, Makes A Good RPG - Make it stand out My “Desert Island” collection. Genuine Sci FI, Horror/pulp, dark and classic fantasy and a generic system for supers etc. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/5/mmx4yejbyrtuuq92d0n1kw8c2m033x monthly 0.5 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625467360343-7BHXI71STCCJGJYFI65B/EmptyName+52.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's 5; The Warhammer Family - Make it stand out 1st and 4th editions both have their upsides, but neither is perfect. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/5/apoy0xmy6dcqjdkn4qnswn04orzlg6 monthly 0.5 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625467283236-8KR4Q2UE2S9PGPOCOCFL/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's 4; Rune Quest and Friends - Make it stand out Arguably the most vibrant and currently consistent of the “big” D100 manufacturers, The Design Mechanism are quickly making a comprehensive universe of games, each adding to the utility of the last. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/8/rpg-down-sizing monthly 0.5 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1626760540959-816BBU37FK392J1GGDU8/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - RPG Down Sizing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/5/d100-rpgs-3-bare-bones monthly 0.5 2021-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625467231082-5WMXLCZ13TGRXLVZWM83/EmptyName+47.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's 3; Bare Bones - Make it stand out I have only these two at the moment, with Covert Ops GM manual and the two Frontier Space books in my DTRPG cart. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/3/honorable-mention-mini-review-5-hero-system monthly 0.5 2021-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625615496748-B4IUVQQHXG20WGCST4TN/EmptyName+53.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Honorable Mention Mini-Review #5 Hero System - Make it stand out A meagre offering, but enough to bring back those halcyon days of number crunching and fist of dice gaming. My friend Mark was the true advocate, my interest was only in playing and I must admit to being put off too much by the up front math, that so many others in our circle were better at milking (more of a writer than a mathematician). Shame, because it is actually quite easy and worth the effort. The Hero System book had I think one more power than Champions and a little cleaning up, making it the “smart” buy, but the Big Blue Book was iconic (at least I have the GM screen). I even re-discovered my uncut flats. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/5/d100-rpgs-2-open-quest monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625467182752-6POJMYKUAAQ51A2H5E9C/EmptyName+48.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's 2; Open Quest - Make it stand out Nothing in these games is totally alien to the BRP line making it an option for ideas either way. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/5/d100-rpgs-1-basic-role-playing monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625466323116-W1PJG3FJYRQLACFCKJXP/EmptyName+50.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's 1; Basic Role Playing - Make it stand out Blood Tides, Future Earth, Aces High, Devil’s Gulch, Magic World, Super World etc. all share the same original core mechanics more or less and the BGB allows for expansion or streamlining of these with little effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625466491269-D1NDMPDA36T4C7N4LRFK/EmptyName+49.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - D100 RPG's 1; Basic Role Playing - Make it stand out Call of Cthulhu has spawned many games through countless manufacturers, but it started here. Technically Delta Green should be in the above grouping, but who better to be the “Big Bad” in that universe than Cthulhu? Achtung Cthulhu adds pulpy action, WW Cthulhu is ultra dark and there are plenty of other options covering Rome through to Sci Fi including Victorian, Western, Dark Age and Renaissance. Sharing the BRP mechanics more or less, lets you play with the feel and period of interest you want. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/7/3/the-one-basket-to-hold-all-my-eggs monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625295748320-PK2A1DYNMZ52ZR5XEJ5L/EmptyName+46.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - One Basket To Hold All My Eggs? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/30/retro-semi-review-4-legend monthly 0.5 2021-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625030266383-CUYE1FWRARCF6ZJMD29M/EmptyName+38.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Retro Mini-Review #4 Legend - Make it stand out Little coat-pocket sized books, that will not win any awards for cover art, but are eye catching enough to get me on board impulsively while travelling to Melbourne a few years ago. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/30/retro-semi-review-3-call-of-cthulhu-5th-edition monthly 0.5 2024-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625027394135-WQ007VX08W4I3NBZ8ERJ/EmptyName+34.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Retro Mini-Review #3 Call Of Cthulhu 5th Edition - Make it stand out Lots of lovely stuff, more consistent and cross-compatible than the D & D monster has proven over the years (D & D the only game in the hobby large enough to survive 5 complete re-makes). The Orient Express adventure has recently been reprinted, but my (internally) near mint copy is yet to be played. Try playing a 30 year old adventure with current D & D. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/30/retro-semi-review-2-warhammer-fantasy-roleplay-1e monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625022711045-69P4Z18X9O67EWQCZTDW/EmptyName+35.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Retro Mini-Review #2 Warhammer Fantasy Role Play 1e - Make it stand out I am lucky to be able boast even this meagre collection. I have more on pdf thanks to C7’s re-release of the adventures etc. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/30/retro-review-mongoose-traveller monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625019046489-8MVYH2NURPK95LHR90KV/EmptyName+36.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Retro Mini-Review: Mongoose Traveller - Make it stand out Very plain, just like the original 3 books in a little box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1625019156810-F8HHZK73RZDC36ETLNEL/EmptyName+37.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Retro Mini-Review: Mongoose Traveller - Make it stand out More like this please. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/20/the-curse-of-the-progress-tokens monthly 0.5 2021-06-30 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/17/everdell-first-game monthly 0.5 2021-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1623903447246-7MFRCRW2YAEMGAVK6Z2A/EmptyName+29.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Everdell First Game - Make it stand out View from the top. The board is busy, but clear and after just 2 games, we are feeling pretty comfy with it (except the tree might have to go). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/13/thoughts-on-a-very-simple-rpg-system monthly 0.5 2021-06-16 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/6/1/where-to-after-seven-wonders monthly 0.5 2021-06-03 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/29/mini-me monthly 0.5 2021-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1622269307972-4WG3GN5T37CZUM20FMQN/EmptyName+22.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Mini Me - Make it stand out Like a shark and it’s young, the X Wing Raider looks more to scale than the Armada Star Destroyers. The big one above monsters the Victory and Imperial classes. The X Wing ship is actually undersized for that game, the Armada one oversized, but that is the reality of gaming, always forcing reality into a practical simulation space, which is why 20mm WW2 tanks don’t shoot 10 actual metres in wargames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1622269538952-ERX3FXHVYZECH1WPFOKH/EmptyName+21.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Mini Me - Make it stand out Seriously cool little ship. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/25/ways-of-winning-seven-wonders-duel monthly 0.5 2021-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621985112910-WFN26GCYE7UFZ5S4OCA5/EmptyName+18.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Ways Of Winning Seven Wonders Duel pt1 - Make it stand out All those wreaths. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/26/coming-of-age monthly 0.5 2021-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621985003848-TVA5ESQZV7912T8ISZ1B/EmptyName+17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Coming Of Age - Make it stand out The illustrious cast of characters. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/24/really-great-game-of-seven-wonders-duel monthly 0.5 2021-05-24 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/23/new-game monthly 0.5 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621748187269-A0IZJWEQ5MF8SLXYT2EC/EmptyName+14.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Process Of Choosing A New Game - Make it stand out Glare compliments of cards sleeves :). Great art, great feel, but icon heavy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621836529990-380NN3TY7KMZA4H855WZ/sq+19.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Process Of Choosing A New Game - Make it stand out Hoping this will smooth out any doubts. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/23/pandoras-boxes monthly 0.5 2021-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621735699834-F3F4SMJM1KOB2MZTXEWN/EmptyName+9.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out Please excuse the photos, I sleeved all of the cards, making them harder to de-glare, but there is enough info to get the idea. They are about paperback size each, so the game’s footprint is about the same size or bigger than Ticket To Ride London or Catan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621735971296-3TNIPEX64VNHH4GJFNB1/EmptyName+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621736132172-QPHR6BAXEJ0O4FMFTMXA/EmptyName+6.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out 18 “big bad” epic monsters and 6 lesser generals for the campaign version of the game. The big cards are the huge Gamelyn big ones (double standard), the generals are standard size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621736256298-HW4YOK6RW5CW4CYYBDDH/EmptyName+8.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out 3 for each region, all sporting something extra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621736548684-E9HDWOMNF7A6W4WDO7I3/EmptyName+12.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out Each card has a first and second region effect. Not all regions are treated equally here, with the less civilised areas copping a worse go of things first up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621736783196-5WEWCUFKSUQOHI6QTVH6/EmptyName+16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out 20 of these, each with a matching ITEMeeple plastic equivalent to stick on your meeple. These physical parts are optional, but cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621736985965-YATHA792PYW510N32D4U/EmptyName+10.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out Pick your option from 16. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621736659352-588XZ73ZZ8FH84L35ASC/EmptyName+11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out TDW adds the cards above for the campaign and experience options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621754989353-HJ51P9OEF86R2US9918D/EmptyName+13.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pandora's Box(es) - Make it stand out The manticore is a recycled HeroClix I got in a job lot (oddly it never looked right in the clix range, too small, but is a decent copy size wise of the cardboard one in the game and spot on to the card art. There is also a tree that I intend to replace with something more impressive and sturdy, but the wagons are fine. All 20 Artefacts have a plastic model, the dice and little ships are for the raider fleets (TDW), as are the storms. Most of what you see comes from The Dark War expansion. The reality is, once sleeved it does not all fit back in the boxes (the cards alone only just fit). The plastic boxes I use are actually nearly the same dimensions as the original boxes, so all three fit in another shoebox sized container with my full TE/UTE collection (another box this size holds both UTE games). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/23/fulfilment-via-a-bare-bones-approach-to-x-wing monthly 0.5 2021-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621725496653-1MNF7AMQPX6GIYMRSUQB/untitled-6-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Gaming Fulfilment Using A Bare Bones Approach - Make it stand out Magic looking, but easily lost for the duration. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/21/practice-what-you-preach monthly 0.5 2021-05-21 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/21/finally-finished-armada monthly 0.5 2021-05-21 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/19/a-beginners-tactical-guide-to-playing-seven-wonders-duel-part-4 monthly 0.5 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621491444654-LJ97HC2IIC13KZMEBAIQ/EmptyName+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Beginners Tactical Guide To Playing Seven Wonders Duel; Part 4 - Make it stand out Forward, ever forward, takes your opponent further from victory. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/19/seven-wonders-duel monthly 0.5 2021-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621407359117-NPT2MKHQLSGW4I7D93CG/EmptyName+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Learning From Teaching Seven Wonders Duel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/17/a-not-very-tactical-guide-to-seven-wonders-duel-part-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621231187264-CKTFXYJ293SVTX6PD3LL/EmptyName+81.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Beginners Tactical Guide To Playing Seven Wonders Duel; Part 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/17/a-not-very-tactical-guide-to-seven-wonders-duel-part-2 monthly 0.5 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621231073995-OPD5Q6007IJH2SC0XCB6/EmptyName+82.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Beginners Tactical Guide To Playing Seven Wonders Duel; Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621289552381-O3KKR47T4KVGNZI5GHEI/EmptyName+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Beginners Tactical Guide To Playing Seven Wonders Duel; Part 2 - Make it stand out The two counters don’t come painted and plenty have been done better. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/17/a-not-very-tactical-guide-to-seven-wonders-duel-part-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621230951043-R7K78UKVZ48G8CRU4RIS/EmptyName+83.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A Beginners Tactical Guide To Playing Seven Wonders Duel; Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/15/how-would-i-have-done-it monthly 0.5 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1621038634877-S74BJ1555O3STBMIH2DF/_1030069lighting+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - How Would I Have Done It? - Make it stand out Luke and Biggs on a secret mission in K Wings……….. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/10/bare-bones-armada monthly 0.5 2021-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620974737591-RY6WVBRN4KZ9RBJHD0UH/EmptyName+78.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Armada? - Make it stand out Enough for a solid fleet, but possibly not enough room for those awesome squadrons (not painted yet). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/10/is-bare-bones-x-wing-enough monthly 0.5 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620613591495-A7IE7ZR9O4TABBVVFP9A/_1030071last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Is Bare Bones X Wing Enough? Sentimental favourite. Sentimental, but not solid starter. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/10/seven-wonders-duel-the-giving-gift monthly 0.5 2021-05-10 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/5/its-a-wonder monthly 0.5 2021-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620174799959-SBVNILUW25VOC367QLGH/EmptyName+67.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - It's A Wonder The full game with the Pantheon expansion, which we feel makes the game deeper in several ways. The score cards are laminated for infinite re-use (you never know). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/5/3/middle-of-the-road-crossover monthly 0.5 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620014784815-4I8FII6QFCCBUFQSAUUY/EmptyName+65.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Middle Of The Road Crossover Black stems can stand out a lot, as do clear bases. With X Wing I now paint the base and the first stem black, but leave the second or third stems clear, enhancing the “floating” effect, while taking away the less than completely clear, reflective base edge. I forgot to black pen the front edge of the card, but you get the idea. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/21/in-depth-look-at-rebel-pilots-in-bare-bones monthly 0.5 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619488573376-ZA71E37ZMKFLJK5CDT9C/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - In Depth Look At Rebel Fighter Pilots In Bare Bones The eternal optimist. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/26/armada-arriving monthly 0.5 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619419517148-3PYCU304A3CPTAVVFOIE/EmptyName+60.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Armada Is Arriving An X Wing in for scale, because I have found very few “Scale” helpful images on line, in fact there seems to be very few X Wing + Armada sites, most have chosen their flavour and gone one way only. All of these are small base ships, but the bigger ones of those. The still to arrive Imperial class Star Destroyer is 20cm long (for 1600m), roughly twice the length of the Gladiator (right) and many times it’s volume. The reality is it should be double that again, but FFG have managed to successfully fudge the scaling for practicality (like X Wing’s Huge ships) . Even the giant 2+ ft SSD is actually 16km long so it should actually be over 100 times the length of a 6cm (150m) CR-90. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619419843616-1NF0DRBS88HF2FUHDA1J/EmptyName+61.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Armada Is Arriving The Invisible Hand (bottom) is a large base ship, but they are on taller stems, so I dropped it onto a smaller one for photography. Don’t let the kids near it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619421220890-K29SW5YSR0RRNAIB3FSU/EmptyName+62.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Armada Is Arriving The fighter detail is amazing. I appreciate the base colour as a good start for basic painting, but the moulds are deeply cut enough for another coat and wash. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/25/controlling-the-feel-of-your-game monthly 0.5 2021-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619491757511-QW821HZ3OEKL6RHOOQVV/untitled-1-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Controlling The Feel Of Your Game Ahh the good old days with only two of these four! https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/24/armada-fleet-analysis monthly 0.5 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619306834028-AEY4LYISMTTHRKR85PT5/_1030087lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Armada Fleet Analysis (Rebel and Imperial) What, no Raider? Sorry busy feeling like a big fish, hunting down Scum. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/23/ok-so-this-happened monthly 0.5 2021-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1619171625620-VP5NADLRCZ3HPG3EH68H/_1030079lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Ok, So This Happened The maximum comfortable size for X Wing for most, this is two small pieces on the Armada map. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/22/late-inclusion-or-growing-pains monthly 0.5 2021-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1620976078955-9UWSRCOVH5KMKBU3HVZM/EmptyName+60.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Late Inclusion (Or Hello Cameron Diaz) - Make it stand out Big by comparison, but dwarfed by the ISD. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/21/butchers-bill monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/20/on-the-horizonarmada monthly 0.5 2021-09-05 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/12/x-wing-reduced-upgrades-empire monthly 0.5 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1618281521060-2NI0XFZZRLVKDIP0OKVE/_1030074last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing Reduced Upgrades: Empire https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/11/x-wing-with-reduced-upgrades-long-review-rebel monthly 0.5 2021-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1618183873572-8OZ4DXGCUBDXWCRP1NSB/_1030071last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing With Reduced Upgrades Long Review; Rebel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1618380082897-NM1DKYD4252LTTZ7HCK0/_1030067lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing With Reduced Upgrades Long Review; Rebel https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/7/ultratinyepic monthly 0.5 2021-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1617865261780-Z6A8HX2OXFMY87WGE8QC/EmptyName+51.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Ultra Tiny....But Epic So, in this box, small enough to easily fit into a cargo pants pocket, there are two full games, each of the depth and cleverness of games like Catan, but slightly faster playing and 1 to 4/5 player capable. The original boxes are card pack sized, but after sleeving the cards, they are just too tight. The relatively huge d12 is for UTEK solo mode and the optional 2x d4 combat dice for those of us who like some randomness/risk in TEK combat (a BGG recommendation). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1617865325882-LB2RXCY9P8YK7XS17414/EmptyName+52.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Ultra Tiny....But Epic This is most of one of the games (Galaxies). You have the 8mm cubes for; 2 players-Red and Blue (3 more factions are left out for added space), the Action dice (the dark grey ones), Satellites (light grey) and the Action, Galaxy, Planet, Secret Mission and solo “Rogue Galaxy” cards which are printed on the back of the Galaxy cards. The small cards are mini-American sized (X Wing 1e upgrade cards), the larger cards are standard playing card sized. Kingdoms has a slightly different look with only the larger sized cards used for Territories/Factions (dual sided), Building, Solo, and Action cards. UTEK is slightly lighter in card stock, but “heavier” in cubes with 70 odd. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/4/5/the-fishing-trip monthly 0.5 2021-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1617625098462-FDGUUVXRIGWHFIFD4V2V/EmptyName+47.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Tackle Box Experiment It all fits into this little tackle box. Along with ships and collateral, there are satellite/mine tokens, rules cards and some asteroids. The sleeves are ridiculously tough outer sleeves I used to get with the cards in my s/h Heroclix orders with ships loaded back to back to match their token. The (6) bases are rubberised, allowing for non slip performance on nearly any surface. I may use a set of rules as a box liner, write up an abridged cheat sheet or just use my phone/memory. Any 2x2’ surface area will do, but I may add a soft felt mat or boundary string in also. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/2/12/the-differences-between-attack-wing-and-x-wing monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613519629930-NA5F3CGLD5YVEUQLNKJF/C1jpeg+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Actual Differences Between Attack Wing and X Wing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613520259475-OGQDL00I4VG047RXV29P/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Actual Differences Between Attack Wing and X Wing https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/2/12/further-fun-on-the-home-front monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/2/12/x-wing-2e-generics monthly 0.5 2021-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1613281455106-HIGDJLVXTU578063U8JN/_1030071last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing 2e Generics Only Or "Hero Maker" Mode Everyone is an Ace in the making. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/4/action-economy-in-bare-bones monthly 0.5 2021-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612675473309-CZ3YKAQT9N2POV8K4UN2/_1030087lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Action Economy In Bare Bones Action economy can be vital. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/28/a-french-connection monthly 0.5 2024-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611887584345-A434VY3MUON6N338OB6M/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection The Combat Commander counters are large and well drawn, but is there really any comparison? The HoN counters are also very cleanly cut and corner rounded. No ragged corners! I have a very few that are slightly off register, but because of their size, this is less bothersome than in other games. The counter above is about as busy as they get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611887927920-JKRXZB20R097OL3PNDFK/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection A Vanilla U.S. Airborne unit or the actual “Band of Brothers”, lots of options. The recruitment tiles above are used to create the forces in the game. I ignored them at first, but they really do make it easy to set up a game and make for realistically balanced forces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611888321118-AZHBROWKZVYC5ZFK6YTL/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection The blocks at the bottom (belonging to Lovecraftian Deep Ones in this case), are used to allocate activations and the matching dice are used for all tests. The cards add the events that make movies different from reality (or is reality that different?). The ill-fitting card sleeves are down to me. Each faction gets a card pack, themed to suit them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611888549915-G36KUNDCCUVN24ZCYBDU/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection The LRDG about to be ambushed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611888820023-3LRO1UVJA64FXVISV5CB/P1290033.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611888832013-SBCFZK1R6JHZI7B4VJA5/P1290061.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611888837432-BX2HNIOE7TH8W5L49NO8/P1290038.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611889196114-6HPE5MSO8Q87V4FGMBLD/P1290039.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611888696806-OVSX03J9X7OZEDVK8XS2/P1290043.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611889758158-RSFU3739ILINFT2GMLGD/P1290050.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection Counters for everything and all you need to know is on them. The trenches above show egress points, defensive values and terrain effects, all without ruining the ascetic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611889463596-DPWGO2TNPSDFKCJ5NOUC/P1290054.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection A frikkin’ sleep walker! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611890438942-SVV0VX21XZGB3W156FWM/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A French Connection Like a scene from a “Boys own Adventures” book, but it is still fully compatible with the WW2 action around it. There are even spell books. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/20/why-bare-bones-first-edition-and-second-edition-work monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1611104992634-XZ8XX5HW6EGJ7416CQLL/_1030074last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Why Bare Bones First Edition X Wing Is A Good Primer For Second Edition https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/14/family-affair monthly 0.5 2022-12-11 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/10/cigar-box-battle-mat-review-pt-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610259282722-PVBVGLDJ8WWFZ596VKWY/_1100003.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 A few wrinkles, but a new mat, expected and not nearly as bad in situ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610259579795-WPGDFFUAXSNE4YFW6ON1/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 A little scale specific, but yummy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610259727680-HCQBG8UX2Z6KAB5RO4NG/_1100007.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 First figures I grabbed, Arthurian later Roman. This thing is “lush”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610325909364-RPH9NQFHOEU9OK2UQZE3/_1100011.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 A well scaled environment for this little M5, if not a healthy one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610325993521-O8ZC15CK9031HR0NL367/_1100026.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 I think that this mat is going to be a favourite for Dark Age through to WW2 in 28-20mm games. My various basing techniques “through the ages” also blend perfectly with this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610326471042-HK1GY6G3KREOCG7XHXV6/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 Another “cracking” image ;). What drew me to this one was the brilliance of the greens, which matches my re-purposed aquarium and fake indoor plant jungle and the red of the soil, is very in keeping with rich Pacific Island, volcanic soil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610326708127-S5V0UTEBKS1LDKKED5YV/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 20mm Marines cautiously move over open ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610326867024-IFGC7B18K6ULAT1Z93KV/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 A hapless African militiaman stumbles over something from the “Lost Valley”, but on the bright side, he now knows where his friends went. This poor chap probably won’t survive to get re-based, so he will go to his doom unmatched to the terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610326987669-MXP2B7WDNPJ32KUUPO7Y/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 The Avengers on the hunt for something the Black Panther lost (his wallet?). Re-purposed Heroclix on useful clear bases. These clear bases do not like abrasive terrain, so the mats are a real boon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610327325422-V3U2B9YZQSHU95VSFOTZ/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 A bland, but versatile colour palette. The one thing I under estimated was the building density needed to populate it. I ran out of steam after the first 15 or so buildings, with a half dozen left to go, but the beauty of these mats is I can literally fold it and play smaller as needed. This and the Redwood mat are slightly smaller than my others, only just covering the 7x5 table top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610327516267-M4HLNMB0A4QGZEY2R97Z/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 Guardians of the Galaxy facing down an alien robot menace. The slightly cold blue-grey is fairly accurate, making most of my dirty grey paints look at odds with it, but that is my fault, not the mats. The light used is also daylight balanced flash, so you have to imagine the mat under normal tungsten lighting which is warmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610327834943-SSPANGES751Q0VK6DH8R/_1100079.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610327844321-JVPSHTE85K39OZX0MQN6/_1100077.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610327921811-UHP57TZ0QZF3VKYR85UZ/_1100088.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610327924053-O77RF83G6R2DS42H50PH/_1100089.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610329288950-LH4WJB8TIGDST4MEN9NA/_1100090.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 At least I am consistent! The obvious grid lines are because I have not used this one yet. Notice though how the grid lines are invisible on the detail shots below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610329496202-9LWQMEVRXRTQVFCULH32/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 The grass colour is better here. I went for the 2” roads again as a good scale compromise. At a pinch I can also line up the roads with the Europe mat for an unlikely huge game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610329664322-Y1UU4Q4PQDTAWTNBH3CG/_1100097.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 2 18mm figs again, looking fine for larger scale games. 20mm WW2 are great as are smaller 15mm’s. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/9/cigars-all-round-cigar-box-battle-mats-review-pt-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610159715145-VFQACU6RRGIDWWHZAXXM/_1090004.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610159747414-JQUHZB5TGJ6N61A7Q4VU/_1090005.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610159853080-90TAH24LF3D4OSCAQ9BZ/_1090010.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610160014473-XP2U2IK1CI7F0LLUIU3K/_1090012.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610160280608-274ZBOHEKQEL1M5Y7JQ9/_1090014.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610161079169-JAFB87H9BWJYHYIET3LZ/_1090016.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610161287589-0XCZ7VM4IWTPQANTQ8N7/_1090025.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 A 28mm USMC patrol sweep, “questioning” the locals. The roads clearly stand out, or can be ignored as suits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610161606354-IVKPPNBBV41V7I5BY7ND/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 My first “dry ground” love, 28mm western. The mat’s resolution matches the slightly “hyper” real look of the buildings. These figures are Davco grout based only, so a little of the darker brown and some specs of grass like the mat will be added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610162005910-5ESG6Q3TBHNDYOX1HWOF/_1090058.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 The (20mm) green recruits of Alpha Coy moving into a German ambush in Tunisia. Based more for Europe, these are a little over grassed for this mat also, but work ok. Napoleonic Spain, the Crusades, Greece and Italy and most Ancients are all good for this very versatile mat. They do a true desert mat, but I prefer my games with a little more terrain, like you find in arid, but not sand dune geography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610162590378-PT03BOTEXBBP5LEUB4NO/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 Poor image, but plenty of others around on the net of this older mat. The roads are the larger ones for 28mm. This is to my mind a good compromise for 15/20/28mm figures (15mm Roads, 20mm minor roads, 28mm horse trails). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610162761428-2S0HR9MC04FYGNHQFT8D/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 The hardened survivors of Alpha, now on mainland Italy. The road width suits most Normandy or Italian back roads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610162891335-3AWVRFY59BONA9FCVA4S/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 My 28mm ECW figs are mostly used for “grand skirmish” games, so the one-cart trail is ideal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610162981280-QZ1SUJ4MFUPSVAPBFUJ2/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 Equally suitable, my 18mm ECW figures are used for bigger battles, which means major roads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610163070248-H7D86NYFQZSRAZJGLKD3/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 About the earliest period that suits this mat is high medieval. As the fields are many and regularly shaped, so they are a little too neat and plentiful for Dark Ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610168530306-Z6X4E43MMRB082R87ARI/_1090117.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 Another crappy image :). I have two of these after an ordering stuff-up* and it looks like I grabbed the unused one with plenty of storage wrinkles. After a few uses these will go or you can try the damp towel in the dryer trick, or just iron it. The only thing to avoid is storing with defined creases, which will stay at least for that use. In real life, these ripples are far less bothersome, but my single light has exaggerated them. *If I ever have enough room I suppose I could do a 5x14’ game?. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610168882134-P69WMD026GVSS7U3LANE/_1090120.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 Not a great image, but you get the idea. This heart breaker adds to my gaming versatility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610169005646-KG23JNOSNSCLQJWGVN4O/_1090131.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 It is a decently long way from this tower top to the base of the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610169087116-1ZXQH27XWZOBYB25EAXC/_1090122.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 Enough to stop this lot? Big fights, lots of figures and gentle rolling slopes are the theme here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610169234231-CHGM2D9O2CAO2AQ6G8S3/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 The little trail for my 28mm Vikings, becomes a major road for 10mm figs and is even ok for 6mm (Zulu Dawn anyone?). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610169421416-DNHN3NESMTMM2928USZ5/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 20mm figs work well. I like this a lot for WW2 20mm non-jungle Pacific/Vietnam or North African games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1610325090633-E5BB5VFVG14OMIKFS1T1/_1100032.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Cigar Box Battle Mat Review pt 1 A 6mm Samurai castle. If the units are sizeable (one way of using 6mm figs), then the road looks fine. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2021/1/5/bare-bones-and-title-upgrades monthly 0.5 2021-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609825768786-34156U14LAL1E4MN2EUS/_1030079lighting+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones House Rules And Title Upgrades A nice themed squadron on a mission to destroy a crippled Imperial Raider. The story fidelity is tangible (although maybe their immediate futures are not so much). https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/12/18/the-one-unique-thing monthly 0.5 2021-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609718468029-9RCX0SCSA4SHRNK8G5BD/_1030071last+a.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - One Unique Thing Love being able to love these. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/12/16/head-to-head-yv-666-vs-ghost monthly 0.5 2021-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612678126515-UE29IOGLFE8H62KDR9GM/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Head To Head; YV 666 vs Ghost https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/12/the-new-order monthly 0.5 2020-12-17 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/12/16/head-to-head-yv-666-vs-decimator monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/12/16/head-to-head-falcon-vs-decimator monthly 0.5 2021-07-05 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/12/10/chasing-my-tail-and-catching-it monthly 0.5 2021-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609640396173-91T234XOP70L1UAV6V22/_1030067lighting+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Catching My Tail Finally, the gang (timeline inconsistencies accepted) are all here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609653782187-7GP2O2V899FHQX5WSVYC/_1030069last+k+2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Catching My Tail “Ok, peel off to the right”. “Que?”. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/28/un-breaking-the-game monthly 0.5 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606887957113-A3W5W56H682HXBWB5D8H/untitled-1-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Making The Game Fit X Wing. “C’mon guys, lets get ‘em”. Bomber. “What version are we in?” Transport. “Yeah, should I even be here?” A Wing. “Aw man, I swatted up on my EPT’s, is that even kosher?” X Wing. “Ok fine, I’ll go it alone”. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/27/a-brief-retrospective-of-our-attack-wing-analysis monthly 0.5 2021-01-05 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/4/head-to-head-b-wing-vs-punisher monthly 0.5 2020-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1606213304025-68B9CZZQ6ZNU3B68M1LQ/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Head to Head; B Wing vs Tie Punisher Not a regular occurrence but infinitely more likely with a Punisher to chase. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/24/star-trek-attack-wing-the-delta-quadrant monthly 0.5 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612331746060-7PZJCSR92AJR75B169QS/C1jpeg+5.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Star Trek Attack Wing; The Delta Quadrant. A good, but not great model, the AW ships do the job. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/22/ok-where-are-we-now monthly 0.5 2021-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609652763333-6I5HWOOLB09DXL2EZEUG/_1030087lighting.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The State of Play Scatter guys. Looks like we’re playing “Classic”. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/22/attack-wing-legends monthly 0.5 2020-11-26 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/21/attack-wing-faction-pure-or-timeline-pure monthly 0.5 2020-11-21 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/20/star-trek-attack-wing-the-original-movies monthly 0.5 2020-11-24 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/10/attack-wing-1-the-enterprise-era monthly 0.5 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612330171772-J9GISFC1HJKI884MXRUG/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Star Trek Attack Wing; The Enterprise Era. Xindi Orassin, probably my favourite foe of many. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/10/attack-wing-the-original-series monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1612329930993-LMNFFKDQR2B29RPSS9F0/C1jpeg+7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Star Trek Attack Wing; The Original Series The ever threatening Tholians, lurking potentially in any period. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/10/attack-wing-by-the-numbers monthly 0.5 2020-11-16 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/10/restless-world-pondering-bare-bones-epts monthly 0.5 2021-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609651356564-MONCGKBGZKJ97T2YVDN7/_1030079lighting+1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Pondering Bare Bones EPT's. With EPT’s back, their brief time in the sun is probably over. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/4/head-to-head-e-wing-vs-advanced monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/31/story-or-game monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604443611595-W2MYCILEEH012KSIUTFB/untitled-5040349.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Story or Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604443496642-27OGVJBKAFROPCN3F543/untitled-5040342.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Story or Game Nothing says you cant have all the best options in one experience. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/11/2/the-argument-for-epts-in-1e-bare-bones monthly 0.5 2021-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1609654959227-NJYDRAKUYTT2B9C1PU5U/_1030074last+k.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Argument for EPT's in 1e Bare Bones Like they need to be meaner. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/31/making-a-2-faction-2e-x-wing-collection monthly 0.5 2020-11-03 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/30/x-wing-2e-a-brave-new-world monthly 0.5 2020-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1604039958948-C7NBUX63Z7ZFAUMOU7LG/untitled-1-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing 2e. A Brave New World https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/24/class-groupings-in-bb-heavy-combat-ships monthly 0.5 2020-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603755914821-3XHZOC58QCQVUZLILJ0H/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Class Groupings in BB; Heavy Combat Ships https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/26/head-to-head-tie-aggressor-vs-y-wing monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603664836094-4SH00BETV910DYP2GY9U/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Head to Head: Tie Aggressor vs Y Wing https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/25/head-to-head-jumpmaster-vs-yt-2400 monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603614939903-M6WD73GH9WHRDGS8LOOL/untitled-11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Head To Head: Jumpmaster 5000 vs YT 2400 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/24/class-groupings-in-bb-support-ships monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/24/class-groupings-in-bb-multi-role monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/24/class-groupings-in-bb monthly 0.5 2020-10-25 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/23/head-to-head-e-wing-vs-tie-defender monthly 0.5 2022-06-10 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/22/head-too-head-tie-prototype-vs-a-wing monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603331440547-D1T76CWTK3HAFOGNJ1GM/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Head too Head: Tie Prototype vs A Wing https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/22/head-to-head-fang-fighter-vs-tie-interceptor monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603329802356-O9G29PY68H1I0QJHUZMG/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Head to Head: Fang Fighter vs Tie Interceptor https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/21/pi6ztxt43761bzrz68nyb0kd5e5j6x monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603240681049-531R6WYNDNMRXPZEMUY0/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Head to Head: Kihraxz vs X Wing https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/20/a-final-word-on-the-bare-bones-concept monthly 0.5 2022-06-10 https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/21/head-to-head-tie-advanced-and-x-wing monthly 0.5 2022-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603235030019-3ZPJZSOLL29BUBTIQTNB/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Head To Head: Tie Advanced vs X Wing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1603235097604-8II9J9P495395HO4NQ7Q/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Head To Head: Tie Advanced vs X Wing https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/12/bare-bones-sample-squads-empire monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602478837553-DD99UQVEOHI92MASOHO6/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Sample Squads (Empire) https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/12/bare-bones-sample-squads-rebel monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602458263747-KLVWE3993HW7O0C53GQC/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Sample Squads (Rebel) https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/15/what-is-wrong-with-attack-wing monthly 0.5 2021-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602721419818-IPS1RXG1SD8GMH41OQOT/untitled-5090090.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - What Is Wrong With Attack Wing Hard to get excited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602721800522-CKH59VTD7KQ7VRKQXLCB/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - What Is Wrong With Attack Wing Ooooh Yeahhh…. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/12/bare-bones-sample-squads monthly 0.5 2020-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602456995581-PCBBAY32EFY1LYYNGDJK/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Sample Squads (Scum) Easy pickings or a wolf in wait? https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/10/bare-bones-a-tactical-overview monthly 0.5 2020-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602488346375-0G3OJA38P8H8WW5F8E5J/untitled-1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones a Tactical Overview. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/10/bare-bones-tactics-scum monthly 0.5 2020-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602308947324-OQ3LLFDTLF2YPLAO41RF/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Tactics (Scum) Variety is the spice (runner) of life. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/10/bare-bones-tactics-rebel monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602288955744-UC5RTAZ8NFRNTP9Y5CVQ/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Tactics (Rebel) https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/10/bare-bones-tactics-empire monthly 0.5 2020-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602288708158-PRU7QOM9777UOTXZJ7A0/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones Tactics (Empire) https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/8/the-rationale-behind-bare-bones-x-wing-upgrades monthly 0.5 2020-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1602138376042-WW1RPNTG8JFZPCLYLQB8/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - The Rationale Behind Upgrade Restrictions in Bare Bones X Wing No Starviper II, leaves Thweek or Dalan with S-Loop and their own unique skills. The Vaksai title could turn a Kihraxz into almost any ship, But Viktor Hel and friends still add tricks that fit. The Headhunter has a great cost to punch ratio, quantity and dirty trick on it’s side. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/3/x-wing-now-and-in-the-future monthly 0.5 2020-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601705891588-L52LP23G2CCYFNXNNVOZ/untitled-2-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing Now and in the Future Out of the darkness, doom approaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601705431404-0AAPRPTCIHE4XPM9HOUJ/untitled-6-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - X Wing Now and in the Future Not possible in 2e yet, but soon maybe. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/5/9/man-the-canons monthly 0.5 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596791054293-HNDKGO3XCKDU4NNJSX2P/untitled-19.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Man The Canon(s) Nasty but nice, Royal Guard Interceptors. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/2/bare-bones-x-wing-the-bones-scum monthly 0.5 2020-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601763809303-YE62A3UUCBDBSXNQXEK1/untitled-1.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones X Wing. The Bones; Scum. Marauders prey on a hapless C-Roc Cruiser. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/2/bare-bones-x-wing-the-bones-rebel monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601762655550-SVCL5HY663IZANUOKHLG/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones X Wing. The Bones; Rebel A band of Brothers, still potent even without titles. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/10/2/bare-bones-the-bones-empire monthly 0.5 2020-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601594093152-GUWXKSNX1E1N0OCEJ2XF/untitled-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Bare Bones X Wing. The Bones; Empire https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/8/13/nlhbffj4lof2d95v4124j1uy8o9wcx monthly 0.5 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1601593165319-WQ06C8YY2PJJZSG7XKHM/untitled-16.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Benefits Of Less A shot from fantasy land., a B-Wing on the tail of a Tie. Better shoot well and where are his friends? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1597308215929-3WEX6YEM47OQP70N740K/untitled-4-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Benefits Of Less Safety in numbers, doomed if separated. This Y-Wing better have some friends around. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/8/9/y4jzel6j982ejruocncobvojqt9710 monthly 0.5 2020-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1597307634556-DAV7J6YYTZZCDZDXF4I0/untitled-30.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - An End of Collecting (For Now) Unlikely to have been seen in one place at any one time, the Ghost, Phantom and Phantom II. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/7/5/the-state-of-play-for-an-x-wing-converter monthly 0.5 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596791860324-M8LQN13WAUCPNADZLSVJ/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - The State of Play For One X Wing Converter One of the big advantages of filling out my 1e collection, then converting; unique ships, that may or may not be coming in 2e. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1597307793851-Y4QVYEYQ186P2ZDV44XF/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - The State of Play For One X Wing Converter The new kids on the block. Nicely uniform and some are not even available in 1e. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1597307885498-MC81H0266WXOJRCWPH7S/untitled-5-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The State of Play For One X Wing Converter Nobody told the pilot of this unlucky GA-1. In 2e the Scyk interceptors got faster! https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/6/15/revisiting-x-wing-part-2 monthly 0.5 2020-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596788173171-2QZZI7MHNHP6MXOCQ8SI/untitled-17.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing Part 2 Some “Ace” repaints. These ships get the full treatment, but not all do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596788518106-U843S055T3EZQSL63QBA/untitled-11-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing Part 2 Soontir being Soontir and unlucky Y Wing (unless they sport a twin laser turret). He only gets a single wing man once “fully loaded”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596781788876-WM96JBLA6HAU3XEEY3JW/untitled-3-4.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing Part 2 Not a likely situation in late 1e X Wing. The X Wing gained some good upgrade options in the last wave, but had little chance to prove itself. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/6/14/revisiting-x-wing monthly 0.5 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596788973219-ZBBOWDJCGT9GBM0KQEIQ/untitled-7.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing A Little Later On. Who are these guys without their titles? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596789135967-Y3VQ0MZY2KGVLEPUJU7H/untitled-1-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing A Little Later On. The solid but boring Kihraxz. A Scum version of the X Wing, losing the signature droid, but gaining an Illicit slot (sneaky buggers). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596843053234-HA10KRO4LHNTINWGK9SY/untitled-7-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing A Little Later On. Here come the “A” Boys. Fast(est) but not the most furious, they are fun to fly, when they get a go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596870696437-05XPDK0JHIRDR9UKBBKO/untitled-11.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Revisiting X Wing A Little Later On. An unlucky Jump Master 5000 suffering the wrath of three Fang Fighters. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/5/3/mechanic-less-rpg-idea monthly 0.5 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591750070947-Z89AM7U9VTG6UCM5I8V6/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A Mechanic-less RPG Idea Three very different games mechanically, but all candidates for this style of play. The Witcher is one of the most detailed and mechanically in-depth RPG’s out there. Ironically, this form of mechanically immersive play is ideal for a change in style. Adventures In Middle-Earth is based on D&D 5e and it’s sister product The One Ring, uses it’s own system that works fine. Achtung Cthulhu can be played as Savage Worlds (not a good fit) or as D100 game, which is better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1591750522998-FT5SW28D0UOVFTXHQTH6/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - A Mechanic-less RPG Idea One of my favourite RPG’s, The Mouse Guard is already strong in story over mechanic style, but a little more emphasis in that direction does not hurt. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/5/9/attack-wing-or-x-wing monthly 0.5 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590541306163-I87IXU9F2A7NIPESGJ8U/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing Or X Wing The Scimitar on the left is actually the size of a modern air craft carrier (it dwarfed even the Enterprise E), the Delta flyer, was more the size of a school bus, so a little gamers fudging is needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590541142295-CNCVCB50WOIRM7N9JBNO/untitled-5090090.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing Or X Wing Same ship? I have even seen another variant and none are to my liking. The colour we are all used to seeing is “space ship grey”,, but the company seems torn between the original light blue used by the modellers and a silver proxy. Just grey would do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596785859220-LR9S1M6LZG77X740K2ER/kihraxz-2.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing Or X Wing Very good and consistent. Some of the ragged ships vary in their raggedness, but that suits them. Re-painting them for me is an issue of doing as well, not better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590540824025-G134B2BT54QL09MXH2HL/untitled-9130185.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Attack Wing Or X Wing In a recent survey, Daisy and Lucy voted Attack Wing ships “Most satisfying chew”, saying that X Wing had more variety, but they were “altogether too spiky and brittle”. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/5/14/more-thoughts-on-old-school-x-wing-scum monthly 0.5 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1596780602623-3RVPGXBVUETDZQQFD1B0/untitled-2-3.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - More Thoughts on Old School X Wing Seldom seen on gaming tables, let alone at tournaments, some ships were simply purchased for their upgrade cards. What a waste. Without EPT’s the targets of these ships may prove to be a little “action economy” lacking (less slippery) and their original ship concepts may show through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590017899050-EJQ72KHFZXREVS0D2E95/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - More Thoughts on Old School X Wing Not as exciting as Star Viper Mk2’s and “Vaksai” Kihraxz, but their opposition is similarly ham-strung. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/5/7/going-old-school-with-classic-x-wing monthly 0.5 2020-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1590543890750-89QC2DVS4C3LDNOLBCNQ/untitled-5080088.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Going Old School With Classic X Wing Some of the big names of the game, under or over played due to their balance issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1588908603536-JSCTB8QJAV1SH8XI7CC1/resistance.jpg-5080082.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Going Old School With Classic X Wing Pew Pew. The good ol’ days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1588908824239-84WCJJCJD4C3QV2VMHMU/resistance.jpg-3300001.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Going Old School With Classic X Wing The Resistance fleet for 2e. The big transport gets a dedicated card and smoother play experience, the little transport/pod and A Wings are new to 2e and the bombers have crew! Add to this, the quantity of ships is catered for with the Epic expansion (yes, you can play them all at once!). I may even add the Fireball later. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/4/25/another-solution-to-dungeons-and-dragons monthly 0.5 2020-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891048862-OU7L4U8NS04EXFS47HJ0/firstordercommand.jpg-3250006.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - Another Solution To Dungeons And Dragons. My very small hold over from 4e. One of it’s many problems was rules redundancy. Not long after coming out, the original three core books were effectively out of date. In the 11th hour, these little, weighty travel books came out with a much clearer presentation of the concepts, but too little too late. The game was likened by some to a video game. Others said all of the character classes were the same, just dressed up differently. If you had issues with it, you were not alone, but it kept the game going. Some even liked it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891396898-P3WQQUYZETNC85823ICJ/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Another Solution To Dungeons And Dragons. Some useful bits left over from my Pathfinder days. 3e done better, but still the book bloat and creeping rules redundancy. Second edition has come out, which would have annoyed me if I had stayed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891005321-FF9ETCERWVCAYNIDQ4A3/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - Another Solution To Dungeons And Dragons. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/4/25/the-solution-to-dungeons-and-dragons monthly 0.5 2020-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891639408-R0Q223FMI7I7TPMG0OYE/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - An Option To Dungeons And Dragons Beautiful art, good to great writing and a successful capturing of the feel of genuine Tolkien. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891714264-OLMFPGEAE1IE1J1RSK68/image-asset.jpeg Gamer's Ramblings - An Option To Dungeons And Dragons Straddling the fence between main stream D&D and The One Ring look, the books are more cohently organised, even if most of the story lines and art are identical to TOR, but who cares. There is enough content to play both without crossing over, but I will be sticking to AIME. https://photokensho.net/other-hobbies/2020/4/25/the-problem-with-dungeons-and-dragons monthly 0.5 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891769599-DBKSRR3HJ8QIT2OFUWP6/firstordercommand.jpg-3250021.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Problem With Dungeons and Dragons A small part of the D100 inventory. Classic Fantasy on the right is Mythras crossed with D&D - old school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55496bdee4b0a4a9306e72fb/1587891810936-WBKLIROHDK27YUN1OXO9/firstordercommand.jpg-3250013.jpg Gamer's Ramblings - The Problem With Dungeons and Dragons Mongoose, among others has carried Traveller through to now. The book on the left copies the look and feel of the original, jamming a fully workable game into this slim volume. 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