Category Archives: Photography

Pushing Arista Premium (Kodak Tri-x) 400 to 1600

Posted on February 4, 2011 by totalmotard

One of my goals for my photography is to present a more objective image rather than a subjective image. To my mind, b&w photography does that for me. I also want to be able to shoot candids in low light … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Ice Racing

Posted on January 24, 2011 by totalmotard

Went to the ice races on Saturday and took my new (used) Mamiya NC1000. The Mamiya is a compact 35mm SLR. It is not much bigger than a Canon Canonet rangefinder. It fits easily in my jacket pocket. It also … Continue reading →

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Canon Sure Shot Review

Posted on January 11, 2011 by totalmotard

I got this Canon Sure Shot in a box of cameras that I picked up for $25. I found 5 cameras out of the box that I’ve enjoyed shooting. This is a pretty good one. It is auto exposure and … Continue reading →

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Why fool with film? Part II: Compact Cameras.

Posted on December 30, 2010 by totalmotard

Today’s cage match is between the Olympus XA and the Canon A1000IS, film vs. digital, looking for the best carry anywhere camera. My muse and I went to Paducah for a day trip and I took 2 cameras with me. … Continue reading →

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Wide angle portraits

Posted on December 22, 2010 by totalmotard

The normal focal length for portraits is 75mm to 150mm. The reason for this is telephoto lenses compress the features of your subject and make noses and ears look more proportional. Your subject looks better, so you’re a better photographer. … Continue reading →

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A day at the Arch

Posted on November 18, 2010 by totalmotard

The Arch is one of those things that locals never go to. I’ve lived here all my life and only been up in it a couple of times when company has been in town. It is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Fujifilm Velvia 50 Review

Posted on November 8, 2010 by totalmotard

Just got back some slides that I shot with Velvia 50 in my Nikon N80. I was shooting these at the same time as I was shooting Kodak Gold in my little Minolta, so it is a good chance to … Continue reading →

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Scenes from parks

Posted on November 2, 2010 by totalmotard

St. Louis is blessed with many parks. There are lots of hiking trails ranging from paved bike paths to rugged wilderness hikes. My sweetie and I have been getting out and doing a bit of hiking the last few weekends. … Continue reading →

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Why fool with film?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by totalmotard

Last Wednesday night we went out with friends to a local brew pub, the Tap Room. I brought along the Nikon D700 fitted with a 50mm f=1.4 lens. This camera is an amazing light gathering device. Here’s a shot from … Continue reading →

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Nikon D700 and Tamron 28-75 Review

Posted on October 26, 2010 by totalmotard

I took this combo with me to Nashville last weekend. The D700 and the Tamron 28-75 make a good pair. The lens is lightweight and very sharp. The only problems with the lens are a little bit of vignetting (darkening … Continue reading →

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