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Two Medium Format Rolls
16 Oct 2022

Two Medium Format Rolls

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 2

As I mentioned in a couple recent posts, the nicer, fall weather has meant getting out for more photo walks. One morning, I took a walk before work which meant really nice early light. I started and finished a roll … Continued

120 Photography, Black and White Photography, Film Photography, Flexaret, Flexaret Automat VII, Kodak, Kodak Ektar 100, Medium Format, Philadelphia PA, Rollei, Rollei Retro 400, Yashica Mat 124 G
September 2022 Update
9 Oct 2022

September 2022 Update

by Tom | posted in: Photography, Reading | 0

After a particularly hot summer, we started getting better weather in September. The month started off hot, moderated a bit, and then took a sudden turn to autumn weather actually on the equinox. I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced such … Continued

Abbey Sy, Digital Photography, Don DeLillo, NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3, Nikon, Nikon Z fc, Olivia Laing, Philadelphia PA, Sophie Minchilli, William Shakespeare
Minolta X-700 with Kodak Tri-X
29 Sep 2022

Minolta X-700 with Kodak Tri-X

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 0

I’ve been eager for some nicer weather so I was glad that September came around. However, early September was still hot. Holly and I went out the Sunday of Labor Day weekend hoping for a decent walk, but we didn’t … Continued

35mm Photography, Black and White Photography, Film Photography, Kodak, Kodak Professional Tri-X, Minolta, Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7, Minolta X-700, Philadelphia PA
Olympus XA with Kodak Pro Image
19 Sep 2022

Olympus XA with Kodak Pro Image

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 2

I was so glad that my Olympus XA still worked after it hit the ground while we were on vacation. Not only does it take good pictures, but it’s also my smallest film camera so it’s convenient to have it … Continued

35mm Photography, Film Photography, Kodak, Kodak Pro Image 100, Olympus, Olympus XA, Philadelphia PA
Olympus OM-1 with Fomapan Classic
8 Sep 2022

Olympus OM-1 with Fomapan Classic

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 0

Earlier this year, I wrote about all my cameras and grouped them by how reliable they are with the implication that some cameras are better suited to frequent use. I also noted that some cameras are for more specialized situations. … Continued

35mm Photography, Black and White Photography, Film Photography, Foma, Fomapan Classic 100, Olympus, Olympus OM-1, Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/1.4, Philadelphia PA
July and August 2022 Update
1 Sep 2022

July and August 2022 Update

by Tom | posted in: Drawing, Photography, Reading, Writing | 0

Our summer has been pretty quiet, which is why I’m combining my July and August updates. Our vacation was back in early May so we didn’t have any plans for the rest of the season. Our next big thing is … Continued

Haruki Murakami, Henry Miller, Olivia Laing, Pen Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Philadelphia PA, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, Skillshare, Thomas Pynchon, Watercolor
August Walk with My Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
18 Aug 2022

August Walk with My Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 0

After a few hot and steamy weekends, we finally had a reasonably nice one. Which meant getting out for a photo walk after a long hiatus. Although I have 2 cameras loaded with film I’ve been eager to finish and … Continued

Canon, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Digital Photography, Philadelphia PA
Favorite Photos from the 1st Half of 2022
6 Aug 2022

Favorite Photos from the 1st Half of 2022

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 0

In 2020, I started posting my personal favorite photos for each half the year. I managed to do this for the first half of 2020, the second half of 2020, and the first half of 2021. I seem to have … Continued

35mm Photography, Arizona, AZ and CA Trip 2022, Black and White Photography, California, Canon, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS Rebel 2000, Carmel-by-the-Sea CA, Digital Photography, Film Photography, Ilford, Ilford Delta 100 Professional, Lomochrome Purple, Lomography, Lomography Color 800, Minolta, Minolta Hi-Matic 11, Minolta X-700, Minolta XE, Nikon, Nikon Z fc, Olympus, Olympus TG-5, Olympus XA, Philadelphia PA, Phoenix AZ, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Canon AE-1 with Kodak Pro Image
20 Jul 2022

Canon AE-1 with Kodak Pro Image

by Tom | posted in: Photography | 0

After needing to wonder if my Olympus XA was still working after it hit the ground, I wanted a more reliable experience so I loaded my Canon AE-1 with a roll of Kodak Pro Image 100. I continued to experiment … Continued

35mm Photography, Canon, Canon AE-1, Canon FD 28mm f/2.8, Canon FD 50mm f/1.4, Film Photography, Kodak, Kodak Pro Image 100, Philadelphia PA
June 2022 Update
3 Jul 2022

June 2022 Update

by Tom | posted in: Drawing, Photography, Reading | 0

June was all about settling back into our normal lives after our great vacation in May. Writing 4 long posts about our trip to Arizona and California took up a lot of time at the end of May and early … Continued

Digital Photography, John Steinbeck, Monthly Update, Pencil Drawing, Philadelphia PA, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, Skillshare, Tessa Hadley, Tombow, Watercolor

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