Last Saturday I went down to the Beaches, this time with my Sony A7ii camera and Tamron 90mm lens. For a window of a few minutes there was some amazing light!
Tag: Sony A7ii
The Coldest Day of the Year (so far)
Today was the coldest day of the year so far; in the morning it was around -20 C or so. But there was lovely sunny light, so it was a great chance to go down to the shores of Lake Ontario and shoot some ice. … Continue reading The Coldest Day of the Year (so far)
Petzval in the Graveyard
I have shot this still life in St. James cemetery before, but using the Lomography Petzval 55mm/f1.7 MKii transforms the scene for me.
Only Cafe Portrait Series #10 (Dana Kayes)
Dana Kayes was my latest friend to take part earlier today in my Only Cafe Portrait Series. I am lucky to have so many smart friends!
Only Cafe Portrait Series #9 (Connie Crosbie)
This past Saturday my second guest of the day for The Only Cafe Portrait Series was my good friend Connie Crosbie. This was the very first frame I shot, and it turns out in the case the first frame was the best. I just love that smile!
Only Cafe Portrait Series #8 (Richard Weiss)
My friend Richard Weiss was in town yesterday, so I had to snag him for my portrait project! He is a seriously smart guy!
Enjoying a Petzval lens
A good friend of mine lent me his Lomography Petzval 55 MKII lens, and I went out with it for the first time earlier today. I love this lens! It uses the Petzval optical formula from the mid nineteenth century to create the characteristic swirl.
Only Cafe Portrait Series #7 (John Russell)
Today I was with my good friend John Russell. I first met John over thirty years ago.
Only Cafe Portrait Series #6 (Jess Hobbs)
My first out-of-towner for the project! My very talented photographer/videographer friend Jess Hobbs is in Toronto this weekend for Toronto Film Shooters / Classic Camera Revival podcast events, so of course a shoot at The Only Cafe was mandatory!
Dupont Street Digital
Earlier this week I was shooting on Dupont Street in Toronto. A gritty street that is undergoing transformation. All images taken with my Sony A7ii camera, and either Sony 28-70 lens or Voigtlander 15mm/f4.5 lens
My Third Eye 