Monochrome Panoramic Photography: Capturing Sicily's Timeless Beauty
The black-and-white panoramic photography of Sicily uncovers its timeless beauty, from historic landmarks in Catania and Segesta to serene villages and dramatic landscapes. This photographic journey through Sicily captures the island's essence and enduring allure, offering a profound glimpse into its rich history, culture, and natural splendor.
FOMOPAN 400 WITH THE HOLGA 120N
I was recently gifted some rolls of film and one of them was Fomapan 400 black and white. This was my first time shooting with Fomapan 400 and I was excited to see how the film would perform and what kind of results I would get. I loaded the film into my Holga 120N camera and set out to take some photos around town.
Panoramic Photos With The Fuji GW690II
It’s fair to say that I haven’t been motivated to go out and shoot photos around Portland lately. To get out of my funk I decided to make a third attempt at running a roll of 35mm film through my Fuji GW690II medium format camera designed to shoot 120 film. Doing this will create a panoramic photo over the entire width of the negative so that when you scan your negative the sprocket holes will be part of the image which can create a unique and interesting aesthetic. You should choose your subject and compose your photo with that in mind.
Exploring Madrid with Lomochrome Metropolis
Madrid is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, which is reflected in its diverse neighborhoods and architecture. The city is home to a wide range of architectural styles, from the grand neoclassical buildings of the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor to the modern skyscrapers of the financial district.
Redscale Film with the Canon New F-1
One of the many things I enjoy about film photography is the abundance of options available. Everything from the film format to the camera and lens used. Then you have all the film stocks available. I wanted to try something new. I decided to shoot some Redscale 35mm film. Briefly, Redscale film is when you expose your film on the backing layer side through to the emulsion side of the film creating a red-orangish-looking photograph.
First time shooting Kodak Ektar 100 with the GW690II
During the COVID travel restrictions, I have had a bit more time on my hands to work on some personal projects. I decided to go back to my photography roots and shoot photos with film. I have used 35mm film cameras in the past but wanted a bit of adventure so I picked up a used medium format Fuji GW690II from eBay and got to work.
Colorful Shoreditch, London
Murals, street art, or graffiti. Whatever you call it, and if you like colorful places, Shoreditch on the east end of London is the place to tour while visiting the city.
My Journey into Infrared Photography
For the past couple of years, I have been considering converting my Fujifilm X-T1 to an infrared camera. I like the look of infrared images and the creative process of this type of photography is completely different. It forces you to think outside the box.
Tethered Shooting With The Fuji X-T1
Last week Fujifilm quietly released the plugin allowing Fuji X-T1 users to shoot tethered to Adobe Lightroom. I have been patiently waiting for this feature since I switched to Fuji from Canon.
Photographs Not Taken
I recently finished reading the book Photographs Not Taken, the book is full of short stories about why photographers didn’t capture the moment and in some cases how it hunts them. It made me think about some of the photographs that I haven’t taken and the reasons why.
Inside My Camera Bag
Over the years the gear inside my camera bag has changed tremendously from the early days of one SLR, one lens, and rolls of film to a DSLR, a number of large lenses, a tripod, and a 17” MacBook Pro, and now it has changed again.
Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy
Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy. I have been reading about Kodak and their financial troubles for the past couple of years, yet it still came as a surprise when I read the news this morning about their filing. Kodak was once the dominant company in the photo film industry, it was the film everyone used.