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Cheap Medium Format Cameras

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The immediacy of Digital photography is great and the fact that after buying the camera, digital photography is basically free is also a big plus. Recently though, I found myself missing the more hands on approach of working with film. So... I invested hard earned cash on a couple of vintage medium format cameras bought on ebay (hardly, the average price of these cameras was around $US 10). I am actually quite pleased with the results. These two examples were taken with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. This is a very basic point and shoot camera. I think the photos definitely have a different quality to them from digital photos. I processed the film and scanned the images myself. More on this another time. Vintage cameras on ebay: Link
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Spring!

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Blossom is a sure sign that Spring is finally here. If you live somewhere like New England (like I do), it is definitely a welcome relief that there won't be any sub-freezing temperatures and snow storms (well, at least not for the next six months). Taken on the esplanade in Boston. Categories: myPhotos , flickr
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The British are coming

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Getting up at 5am isn't something that I want to make a habit of, but in this case I think it was worth it. The annual Patriots Day reenactment is held in Lexington, Massachusetts . To be authentic, the reenactment is held at the same time as the original event (dawn). Paul Revere gallops on his horse to warn the Patriots that the British troops are on their way. The resulting skirmish between the Redcoats and Rebels happened on Lexington Green. I was amazed how many people are willing to get up at such an early hour. I took a few photos, the best of which I put into a flickr set. I am quite pleased that at last I have some photos of people, rather than empty scenery. See my flickr set here . Categories: myPhotos , flickr
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DIY Light Tent

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OK, you probably wouldn't want to take lots of photographs like the one above, but you'd amazed at how professional the results turn out using a homemade lightbox. The above photo is my first and only try at the technique. A lightbox is simple to make (15 minutes) and made from a cardboard box and a few sheets of paper. If it turns out not to be outdoor photgraphy weather this weekend, why not try building one and experimenting. Easy to follow instructions here [via meish ] Categories: web , photo , tutorial , myPhotos
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Shipbreaking

Some amazing photos of shipbreaking by Edward Burtynsky. I especially like the ones that have people working on the ships, such as this one . See the photos here . [via Bifurcated Rivets ]. Categories: photo , web
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Family Photos

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For some reason most of the photos I have taken of my family end up being deleted, because I feel the photos really don't do them justice. My family photos are mostly shots of people awkwardly posing with fixed grins. I did try taking candid shots; This didn't work either, with some terrible frozen facial expressions. A very good article on Exposure blog, gives the following advice: Fill the frame Compose your shot Light is your best friend Natural light We can tell if they aren't comfortable Read more about how to take Family Pictures that Don't Suck [via Lifehacker ] Categories: tutorial , web
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Flying with the birds

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This photo was taken from Newburyport (Massachusetts) waterfront on Sunday. A couple of people were feeding the seagulls with big hunks of bread. The seagulls feeding method was to swoop down and pick up the bread in mid-air. The birds got to within a few feet, giving a perfect photo opportunity. Categories: myPhotos , photo
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