A first impressions review with sample photographs of 7 Artisans 35mm 0.95 lens on the Fuji X-Pro1.
Today like most days included hiking with a camera, dogs and the search for tucked-away pockets of light. As spring days turn into summer days, I tend not to photograph as much. Starting today I want to change that mindset. In the past I was adverse to making photos in summer because the skies were…
As an HSP/Empath, dealing with emotional fatigue and overstimulation can be challenging, but artistic creativity might help. Using artistic creativity to heal my sensory overload, I share my recent insights into living as an empath and highly sensitive person.
Sharing photographs online can be scary I suppose, for a lot of photographers. I say this because I’ve heard it expressed in interviews by other photographers as well as feeling that same hesitation. To have your vulnerability judged by others who don’t know you can be off-putting to say the least. My photography is for…
Recently on the Fred Miranda forums I responded to a post that asked; “Anyone else done buying gear?” My response was: Another member on the forum commented to my response with a compliment that really humbled me: “Nicely put… BTW, I love your website… Many moody, sensitive, and beautiful images.“ Choosing Humility Over Ego His…
The personality/characteristics of Tika are intensity, wild, carefree, lovable, competitive and well downright exhausting! In hindsight we should have given her the moniker Draufgänger! She is tiny but mighty, determined, driven and when she is done for the day, downright grumpy and wants to be left alone. Her new den has become the guest bathroom…
In December of 2021, I received a Nikon F 35mm SLR camera for Christmas! I had previously owned a pristine copy but when the DF debut, I sold a bunch of my film cameras (the Nikon F included) to purchase Nikon’s digital fusion. I did regret selling that Nikon F as it had taken me…
Today I witnessed true unconditional love and was privileged to be a part of sharing that moment.
A look at my vintage camera collection and the love of analogue mechanical cameras from Nikon and Olympus.
This beautiful patina antique belongs to my friend’s dad! As it’s for sale, he asked me to come by and take some photographs. The morning I arrived to take these photos it was a little overcast, with some fog. As I walked up to this old beauty, the morning sun was illuminating its gorgeous design. I…
