A puffin having a rest on the cliff. Look so forward to returning to Shetland. One of the highlights of the last trip was our first time seeing puffins. What cute little guys!
Photo of the Week #238
Last evening, I had the opportunity to shoot the PBR bull riding stop in Kingston at Slush Puppie Place. What a treat it was to get back in the saddle so to speak. I’ve only shot one concert in 2024, so this event was kind of getting me back “out there”. Although very different than my normal concerts, it was fun to be part of.
Photo of the Week #237
As I get more familiar with my new Lumix system, I get more happy with it. I still own some Nikon full frame stuff and will use it a bit more but the Lumix has been delivering so far.
I was trying to get a good shot of the bow of the Keewatin recently and having a 12mm as my widest lens was a challenge as that translates to 24mm in full frame speak. Being as close as I needed to be to the ship, that focal length didn’t get it all in. I had the top but not the water line.I decided to pano it to make it work for me. Several days later, due to rain and clouds, I returned about the same time of day and got my shots. After putting it together in post and tweaking it…..I love it! Does the micro 4/3 system create issues? Sure it does but it’s fun to find the work-around and it doesn’t break my back carrying it around either.
Photo of the Week #236
Well, I’m getting deeper into the Micro 4/3 ecosystem and I have to say, I’m loving it! A really large part of our decision is due to the weight of the full frame gear. Combine that with traveling and you have a very unpleasant situation, Last year when we went to Shetland we took a total of five flights and after all that time spent dragging that gear with me, it will be a huge pleasure to not have to deal with that in the near future. The more I use it and get it set up to my own liking, it is getting a step closer to being my daily driver.
Photo of the Week #235
In a world where people are gravitating toward ever growing MegaPixel counts, my wife and I have begun a leap into the micro four thirds world. For those who don’t know it, it’s a smaller sensor mirror-less camera system. It has some very positive merits to be sure, size and weight being big ones for us. Anyone who has traveled with a bag of full frame gear can relate. The 4/3 high quality sensors combined with some great and useful features makes them a perfect fit for some.
My camera body arrived yesterday and I’m excited to begin the journey!
