Kenmore area. Click image for larger version.
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Akron, Ohio
February 7, 2010 by jimCategory: PhotosComments (1)
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The search for digital imperfection
January 25, 2010 by jimFor a while now I've been looking for the digital Holga. I purchased a $10 digital camera at Wal Greens. That didn't give me what I was looking for. The camera came close image-wise, but the camera needs a PC to download and it only holds 20 images. Impractical for any real day shooting.
Enter the Digital Harinezumi, which is attracting a cult following. There is a version 1 and 2. Most people seem to favor the first model, but the V1 seems impossible to get without paying big bucks. The V2, at $180, is still expensive. But at least that camera is available.
That prompted me to dig out my first digital camera, a Kodak DX3900, with circa 2001 technology, hoping I could make it look crappy enough. Clio was nearby and obliged with a yawn.
While I mull over a Digital Harinezumi enjoy this photo.
Clio yawns. Captured with a Kodak DX3900
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First image of 2010
by jimExcept for our trip to Rome last year, I fell off the photo wagon. Here's to a more productive and consistent 2010.
Canon 5D, 50mm lens, 800 ISO, RAW mode
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Meet Robert Capa's Legacy
November 6, 2009 by jimOn July 2nd, 2009, four thousand US Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade launched a major helicopter assault into a Taliban stronghold in the Helmand River Valley in southern Afghanistan in order to break a military stalemate with the insurgent group.
Independent filmmaker Danfung Dennis was embedded with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Company, as they were dropped 18 km behind enemy lines to seize a key bridge. Within a few hours of landing, fierce fighting erupted and continued for the next three days, during which Lance Corporal Charles Sharp, from Adairsville, Georgia was shot and killed by a Taliban fighter.
The trailer is stunning.
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One Cool Cat in Rome
February 17, 2009 by jimAs Ann and I walked through Piazza del Popolo in Rome from our hotel to the Pantheon, Ann spotted a gentleman walking his cat on a leash. I was able to get the camera going in time to capture him walking the cat. He then proceeded to drop the leash, leave the cat alone and walk back to the fountain. He watched the cat for a few seconds and then proceeded to sit down and read a book to allow the cat to enjoy the sunshine.
After filming and photographing the cat for a while I tried to talk to the owner. He didn't speak English and I don't speak Italian, but I was able to find out the cat was 2-years-old. I didn't think to ask the cat's name.
I have no idea how long they stayed, we left after about 10 minutes of watching the crowds react to seeing the cat. Some people went up and petted the cat, which I also did before I left. He was not timid at all and merely seemed to tolerate my intrusion. He was too cool to care about my need for his affection. One girl tried to introduce her small dog to the cat, which did not go well. A hiss and swipe solved that meeting, with the dog coming out the loser.
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Rome with the Panasonic LX3 in "pinhole" mode
February 16, 2009 by jim
You have to love/hate the tackiness of the guys outside the Colosseum and Pantheon dressed as Gladiators. Their purpose is to make a buck having their pictures made with tourists.
The top photo was made down the street from the Colosseum.
While the LX3 doesn't offer a true "pinhole" look I do like the images that result. A friend wanted to know why I don't just take a regular photo and use a "pinhole" Photoshop filter? Where is the fun it that? I like the gamble of it either working or not, like you would be forced to live with while shooting with a film Holga. Besides, if I started to futz with a Photoshop filter it would open a door best left closed.
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Rome: A sunny day
February 12, 2009 by jimFinally a free day to roam around Rome in the sunshine!
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Street soccer in Rome
by jim
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Rome lovers
by jimI've always been a sucker for the kiss photo. Three from Rome found the same day.
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Rome Dogs
February 11, 2009 by jimA few pooches from the last few days.
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Rome's Trevi Fountain
by jim
My favorite Rome photo for the day, taken at Trevi Fountain with the Lumix LX3. The LX3 can capture in 16:9, 3:2 or 4:3. The 16:9 mode is addictive. Click image for slightly larger version.Another fun mode to experiment with on the LX3 is "pinhole" mode. Below are two images from the Pantheon shot in "pinole" mode.
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Rome – The Pantheon
February 10, 2009 by jim
This is my favorite image of the day, spent wandering alone clocking just over eleven miles on the pedometer. Click the image for a slightly larger version.
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The Basilica of Saint Peter (Rome)
February 9, 2009 by jim
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St. Peter's Square in Rome
by jim
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Southern Trip
August 11, 2008 by jim
The images above were taken during a weekend trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to attend a wedding. The images also live in the 2008 Gallery if you care to see any notes on an individual photograph.
This is the longest roadtrip yet in the Toyota Prius. From Akron we went through Charleston, West Virginia on the way down. On the way back we visited a friend of Ann's in Celina, Tennessee and came back via Cincinnati. That's 1,210 miles and we averaged 51.3MPG according to the MFD.
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