Portrait session with Kodak AeroEktar 178mm f2.5 in forest with an Indian couple.

Last year I sold my beloved Summicron 35mm version IV which was in a stunning optical condition. To replace it I decided to check out if there are any other lenses with rare earth elements. It turns our Leica and couple other manufacturers tried it for various reasons.

I’ve been a huge fan of sketchnotes and been doing those for years. This one is for developing black and white film and Ilford ID11

I’ve used many bags in the past 20 years. From cheap and cheerful to the expensive & innovative (MindShift Rotation 180 38L. This is an ongoing review of Shimoda Action X

Just how good is the Canon FD 35mm/f2.8 SSC TS lens? Short answer: Very Good.You can check out my review done a couple of years back here. This is now my go-to lens for a landscape trip along with Loxia 21mm and Canon EOS 90mm TS-E lens.

II had two sheets of Kodak Ektar loaded into my film holders but I typically use for Ilford FP4+. Next morning I completely forgot about it. Back developed it as usual. Here is the outcome.

Another visit to the favorite part of UK, Wales. I had hiked this small national trust trail in the past and knew it presents some opportunities for black and white images. The final exposure was 7” with reciprocity for Fuji Neopan which I’m becoming fan of.

Trees portrait using 4x5 large format camera.

The ideation has been going on for years. I’m planning to launch the campaign next year.

I met Richard at a Platinum Palladium workshop he had organized. He was kind enough to agree for the interview series called “British Artists”.

t was great fun shooting engagement of Joseph & Suzy using Sony A7ii with 28-75mm/2.8 Tamron for color images and Hasselblad 501C with 80mm Planar for black and white work.

My favorite contemporary photographers are Guy Tal, David Ward & Bruce Percy. Ben, with his video journals and images, has entered that list long back. With his first book being so good I’ve no doubts he will soon be regarded as one of the best writer-photographers today.

Large format is expensive. Large format is slow. Large format is unforgiving. However I've always loved the slow and meditative process. However when it works, it is pure magic. I've been a long time film user and recently started using film again. My last attempt (circa 2005) to do large format work was a mixed bag and ended on a sour note (no pun) as I tumbled down a cascade. And so did my camera and lens on a tripod which I tried to hold on to in panic. It took about 12 years to recover and start large format photography again. This is an attempt to write about the thought process, technical aspects and lessons re-learned during my second attempt.

Tryfan is one of my favorite mountains and I've been lucky to climb, hike and wild-camp here. This trilogy of wild-camping around this beautiful yet rugged mountain is my homage.

Canon FD 35mm Tlit & Shift Review.

Large format is expensive. Large format is slow. Large format is unforgiving. However I've always loved the slow and meditative process. I've been a long time film user and recently started using film again. My last attempt (circa 2005) to do large format work was a mixed bag and ended on a sour note (no pun) as I tumbled down a cascade. And so did my camera and lens on a tripod which I tried to hold on to in panic. It took about 12 years to recover and start large format photography again. This is an attempt to write about the thought process, technical aspects and lessons learned eventually.

Large format is expensive. Large format is slow. Large format is unforgiving. However I've always loved the slow and meditative process. I've been a long time film user and recently started using film again. My last attempt (circa 2005) to do large format work was a mixed bag and ended on a sour note (no pun) as I tumbled down a cascade. And so did my camera and lens on a tripod which I tried to hold on to in panic. It took about 12 years to recover and start large format photography again. This is an attempt to write about the thought process, technical aspects and lessons learned eventually.