Earlier this year, I calculated the price of purchasing a roll of color negative and the develop & scanning fee in the local labs. It would cost $16 USD per roll, approximately, quite expensive for a street photography hobbyist like me. I don’t want to be restricted by the high expense of every shutter I …
5 frames of Kodak Vision3 500T pushed to 1600 at home Read More
Established as a principality in the mid-14th century, the small medieval state of Moldova is best known for its fierce resistance against the Mongols and Turks, up until the 17th century. In a 350 years span of continuous war (mid 15th century to late 18th), devastation, rebuild, and more war, Moldova was one of the main Christian …
Monastery of Varzaresti, Moldova – resistance through faith and tradition Read More
The character on the right, Hesomaru, is the mascot of Furano. The ‘face’ is drawn on his rather large belly while is head and arms are hidden under the hat. Heso means tummy button, while maru refers to its rather large round size. The name reflects Furano’s location in the geographical centre of Hokkaido. Continuing …
Earlier this year, as borders finally reopened, I began planning a trip to Osaka and Kyoto to revisit a friend and explore these vibrant Japanese cities. This time, armed with a newfound passion for photography. I was eager to capture the essence of Osaka through the lens of my Pentax KX, and a recently discovered …
5 frames of Mt Inari on ORWO Wolfen NC400 with a Pentax KX Read More
In 2018, our friends Peter Engeldrum and Carol Keller invited Kate and me to spend a few days with them on Maine’s North Haven Island. It proved to be a more productive visit than any of us anticipated. First… A “Found” Abstract During a tour of the American Impressionist Frank W. Benson’s island summer home …
Everyday Abstracts: A Frank Benson “Splatter-work” (One-Shot Story) Read More
