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29 September, 2026
A One-Shot ‘street’ story
This post from Ron Duda about stealth vs permission when shooting ‘street’ photos well explained the two approaches. In my career I’ve employed both, just goin...
29 September, 2026
Incamerapseudopanoramicwideanglephotomode – more Samsung Digimax L85 fun!
Dedicated readers will know that I have already written about this remarkable 2006 digicam on 35mmc. On the recent August Bank Holiday weekend I found myself in Dawlish Warren, ...
28 September, 2026
Minolta Dynax 7000i review – Cards on the table
The subject of this review was released in 1988 as a replacement for the Original ‘7000’. With that camera Minolta had shaken up the photographic market. It was the ...
27 September, 2026
Picturing Musicians – Part 1
Although my career has been mostly studio product or location editorial shooting, I’ve enjoyed doing shots of musicians for publicity, album covers and as favors. I never get to...
26 September, 2026
Close Focus at 800mm – Macro on a Super Tele
Lizards on my doorstep! I’ve tried for two years to get the little guys on camera, but every time I tried to get them into range of my 70mm macro they scurried into the wall. So...
25 September, 2026
Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 macro – A Compact “Normal” Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Being interested in both the mountains and photography, I am frequently on the lookout for small, light and affordable equipment. In the digital realm, I find that micro four th...
24 September, 2026
This is a Stadium, Not a Correctional Facility – One Shot Story
This is how the access point to a stadium has changed over time. From a place where people gather to have fun enjoying the performances of the soccer players, it has now been mo...
24 September, 2026
Logging Jamboree!
Living up here in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California has its perks, even if they are a bit off-beat. There’s a popular movement called ‘The State of Jefferson’ h...
