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22 October, 2024

LightPix Labs FlashQ M20 – Hitting the street with a new flash

By Sasha Tsyrlin

I was never a big fan of flash photography. But during the pandemic I took a Magnum online photography class which introduced me to flash photography technics of Martin Parr and...

21 October, 2024

From a 50 to a 35 – How I Changed My Perspective

By Nik Stanbridge

So, how exactly did you come to adopt a 35mm focal length lens as your everyday carry? Well, gradually and then very suddenly. For decades, since, well, I started out in photogr...

21 October, 2024

Konica IIIM – Caves, Fog, and Review

By David Tan

At the current stage of my photographic journey, I enjoy normal prime lenses. When I go on trips, whether it’s with my Nikon F2 or my Canon P, I often find that the 28 or...

20 October, 2024

The night Venice talked to me

By Julian Tanase

The dark, silky, smooth waters of the canals are silent now, only a few late boats are disturbing the lights that are dancing in the rhythm of the waves. Where there were armies...

20 October, 2024

5 Frames with a Canon G1 – a Little Known Classic

By John Andrews

I wonder how many of you photographers out there can remember your very first film camera? I can… A Petri TTL, purchased from Mr Cad, when he had his shop in West Croydon ...

19 October, 2024

Shooting Fast Alfa Romeo on a Race Track

By Andrea Monti

“The Citroen went into second and remained there; slowly we puffed up the long ascent. We had gone about a mile, when we became aware of a noise coming up from the valley...

A crowd of people at a gallery exhibition

19 October, 2024

Shooting Cinestill 800T at My Neighbor’s Gallery Exhibition

By Sam Forrest

Early in 2023 a new family moved into the house across the street from me. When they moved in my wife and I did the neighborly thing and went across the street to introduce ours...

The elegant Olympus XA and my muddy shoes after 16km on wet mountain trails.

18 October, 2024

Running with cameras

By Eirik Holmøyvik

The great Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami wrote a book titled What I Talk About When I Talk About Running. Let’s talk about running and photography. I am a passionate p...

Simon Foale on Memorable photos made with forgettable lenses
Thanks for this Tony. I've been reading with admiration your posts, many of which showcase your impressive capacity to construct…
Simon Foale on Memorable photos made with forgettable lenses
Thanks Zach. I am also a fan of that Adams quote. The other ingredient that I think often makes a…
Tony Warren on Memorable photos made with forgettable lenses
Great read Simon and brings out the character of the various lenses well, especially the Nikons. I have a Tamron…

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