Photograph and Camera talk

[Jett129]

I tend to shy away from wildlife photography because most of the time a picture of a monkey is just that,but occasionally a picture of an animal is more than a snapshot and I think you accomplished that with the second B&W shot of the monkey as his expression makes the image all that much more thought provoking. @weftyarn

[weftyarn]

Thanks @Jett129
Have to agree that wildlife is weird. It’s incredibly more difficult to tell stories. And it’s almost impossible to shoot animals without them noticing. When they’re really wild they’re gone the moment they notice you. Watih, the Orang Utan on the picture, is semi wild and used to humans. There were moments it actually seemed like he posed for us. Incredible experience.

[Jett129]

@weftyarn It looks as if he’s looking right at you,and that smirk on his face,kind of says…Well whatever you want it to say. You totally nailed the shot.

[Ross]

Some of my first, amateurish efforts with a 35mm rangefinder

[goosehd]

@Ross Great pics!! A recent pickup or just finding time to use it?

[Ross]

@goosehd Fairly recent, grabbed a 1957 Fed-2 and Jupiter 8 50mm lens back at the beginning of august and just been experimenting since... just got my first reel back and these ones came out pretty nice for a first attempt I think

some of the others were less great... but it's a learning curve I suppose

[louisbosco]

my lomo lca is officially bust after some coffee spills, yet another one. I've not been looking but came across a Canonet QL17 that seems like a handy replacement. does anybody have any thoughts on it? would like to hear some feedbacks/comparisons..

I've had a Canon AE1 before which I've loaned to me cousin. that's a little bulky to my liking nowadays.

[pechelman]

For folks who've been to Japan or similar places, will I regret bringing a monochrom camera as my only camera?

I'll have a cell phone too take quick snaps and have done other big trips with only this camera. Bringing both I guess is an option but really wanting to streamline and also considering just bringing a 50mm.

[louisbosco]

@pechelman 50mm is decent for Japan's city streets, depending on your style. I've always found 50mm to be decent for street shooting. out in nature might be a different story.

monochrom or not, really depends on what you like. Japan tends to be colourful with it bright city lights which might make good pictures. but depending on the mood, monochrome can be pretty too, especially in the day..

[Ross]

@pechelman Literally picked up a 50mm and started learning some basic photography purely because I have an upcoming trip to Japan and wanted to get some decent picture not on my crap phone camera haha

[pechelman]

Thanks, guys. All the pictures I look at online seem to be in color focusing on the bright colors of japan from the torii gates to commercialism, but that's probably because they're on travel blogs etc. I'm certainly no stranger to shooting monochrom/50 with this camera in similar places and I do love its ability to work better in low light. Thought there might be a high chance someone here was in Japan recently with their camera gear to chime in or point to someone else photoblog with lots of mono images.

[Ross]

@pechelman this is the blog that inspired me: https://msogavt.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/back-from-japan-part-1-the-fed-2-wjupiter-8/

he went entirely monochrome and came out pretty well

[J-IV]

@louisbosco love mine. Its my usual go to for casual shots and even hiking/back packing trips. The RF patch is quite visible given the age but aside from that its reliable as hell. Only real complaints is the lack of lens options and shutter speed max 1/500. DM if you wanna chat further!

Here's QL G3 next to an AE1. Angle slightly skews the size but it's definitely easy to lug around.

Here's some sample flicks:

Day out with my godsons - Fuji400

Monument Valley/ Hotel, AZ -Porta 400

Ranger Cabin, Bowman Lake MO Fuji 200

[weftyarn]

Absolutely loving those shots @J-IV @Ross
I love the analogue look, but never tried to actually shoot manual.
Maybe I should…

Here’s some B&W from Hamburg. Sadly didn’t make it in time for the party, but still enjoying some free days in this characterful city.

Security first

Containers everywhere

Street Art I

Street Art II

Glass facade

Speicherstadt

Up there

[J-IV]

@weftyarn Dude do it! That's when the fun really starts (and the frustration hehe)

[Jett129]

@weftyarn Really great,but then again it’s what I’ve grown to expect from you. I’ve been on a B&W kick lately but haven’t been able to post because they’re too large.

[Jett129]

@weftyarn Was thinking of you when I was shooting this. It was in Asbury Park,NJ,which I think you’d enjoy photographing. This is a screenshot.

[steelworker]

@weftyarn l really like the canal shot and the window sitter

[Ross]

@weftyarn totally recommend giving it a go, it's been a really fun learning experience

[weftyarn]

@Ross @J-IV okay I think you got me. Any recommendations for a starting kit? Which is the system where you get the best glass at a reasonable price?

@steelworker the window one is also my favorite. I love to just point at open windows and see what happens.

@Jett129 thanks mate! I’m on a real B&W roll lately. That stones track perfectly matches the shot. Love it!