Dilettante Photography: Retrospective

Chemical Engineer #Portrait   © Oshi Shikigami

From what I have seen, this is a fantastic reference book, I think I shall be getting one also. If you are a film shooter, this is an invaluable reference. And if you are looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, this could be ideal. Originally shared by John Kossik I recently came across this self-published book while doing a little research on film production processes.  I have even emailed the author, a ver interesting person.  My copy should arrive at my house this week, I cannot wait to read it.  Has anyone else read this book? http://www.makingkodakfilm.com/

Dusk @ Djúpalónssandur - Snæfellsnes, Iceland.

This morning on the sea

Tatsu Yume Avatar portrait, made at "The Black Hole", Great Canadian Grid. #Portrait   © Oshi Shikigami

Little Raven (Corvus mellori) #portrait

Soap #soap #can #be #an #art #form

A good friend and long time pro photographer relayed his worst miss-adventure with "Large Format Photography".  He shot weddings in 4x5" B&W. And of course he processed his own works. He had shot a wedding with reception and when he got home, he decided, in spite of being tired, he would do the film that night. He used a series of sheet film holders in a multi-tank system for processing. He loaded the holders and started to 'soup' the film. It was only then he realized that he had his eyes closed, but neglected to turn the lights off in his darkroom! The entire wedding was there in front of him, rapidly turning solid black in the developer... I believe that was his last wedding. And the lesson here is that anyone can totally screw up what the do as routine, if you are tired enough. So, do not push yourself too hard, you will not like the consequences.

BLOGS PHOTOGRAPHY  May your seeds grow to beautiful flowers! Happy Monday and start for this new week For a fruitful togetherness we have to be aware of the seeds we sow... The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success . ~Paramahansa Yogananda Adding my new blog "Finding Bless in The Garden of Togetherness"

The " Baie de Saint Brieuc " by low tide

Near the sea in the Bay #elisabethtubaut   #Brittany   #Saintbrieuc   #birdphotography

I wish you a lovely day !!!!!

Hear ye, hear ye! #loversoflight #alllightisreflection #serendipity

Hear ye, hear ye! In the first round of the competition, which required, just to keep it simple for the judge, all 3 hashtags, the outstanding heart of 송민호 with 56 positive1's, 18 above the nearest competitor, & way out of my league! Next judging this weekend, I will trim it down to 2 of the 3, whichever is shorter. Then I've got to find some bugger to pass this on to! I'd like to pass it on to a moderator, & the 2 I know have had their go! So by the end of judging (thanks everyone for contributing your +1's!), I'll do some research & nominate someone, unless they're are some volunteers out there?

Yesterday morning .

Japanese food

#loversoflight   #serendepity   #alllightisreflection   Expressing the actual time:  "Not all is what it seems" Be aware and take care (5)

There's a competition just been, THIS IS THE LAST DAY, We'll trust you on the EXIF data. Expires 00:00 Friday! Just include one (or more) of the hashtags below in your postings today. If they express the theme, that's the competition! & win the honour of your group! (pardon my 'u', it's the way we spell here). Winners will be announced when I work out a way to find the hashtags within the group. But I'm reasonably sure I have an attributed copy of every photo (temporarily) on my hard drive. I'll work it out, hopefully it's just counting the judgement of the community! "Noisy Miner decides that a plant is much more interesting than the food on offer, has a peck or few to see whether it's worthwhile. Teenage fledgling, exploring, has almost learned how to look for food itself, but still pretty close to mum #loversoflight #alllightisreflection #serendipity . "

A photographer, unless just shooting for self enjoyment only, should always be looking for things that would make the world a better place. By showing the beauty, the acts of love and kindness, we can reassure those who have a heavy load to bear.  However, it also behoves us to be a conscience for humanity as well. To shed daylight on things that are wrong. An answer is not required, as others, when aware, may come up with them. But not to become morrows with the bad, as there always will be some. So a photographer is an artist a showpiece of the glories of life, an entertainer. And also a documentarian and a whistle blower of the wrong things. Very very many things to be done. A responsibility to the responsible person. So keep your camera always with you. You never know what will be next, but it wont wait for you if you are not prepared.

As one who can plead guilty as charged, to this addition, I agree in philosophy and concept with what he is saying. I know the power of attraction to be a blatant consumer. But I continually make effort to lessen this. Sometimes more successfully than others. But, if you can, you will be the better for it.  http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2015/11/23/be-a-creator-not-a-consumer/

Originally shared by Kono Mitsunori = 僕のお気に入りの場所７(My favorite places 7) = ~ Oct. 24, 2015. : Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan. ~ No.01076 僕の住んでる町では、祭りの時以外で都会のような人の雑踏・雑多感などは全く感じることはできないが、このような感じの雑多感は、いつでも味わえるｗ #fuji #fujifilm #x100 #japan #カンパイ広島県 #blackandwhite #monochrome #JapanBWPhotography #JapanStreetPhotography #APS推進委員会 #Asceneofmylife #いつもの場所

Originally shared by Dylan van Graan Hello all, I don't know about you but I'm a bit of rebel when it comes to the status quo. Especially when it comes to photographic tools, case in point is my preferred RAW conversion tool. I currently use Capture One Pro from Phase One and I actually cut my teeth on their offering when I first became a user of digital tools. I had a stint with Lightroom for a while when they started releasing local adjustment options but when CC came around I refused to get onto the bandwagon. Phase One in the mean time put in a lot of work on their local adjustment options and their rendering of the files straight out of the camera in my opinion are superior. I returned to the solution about a year ago and I am very happy. Make no mistake, it is not a cheap option and it lacks some level of functionality in one's workflow because a lot of the plugins out there are written specifically for the Adobe environment. But for me the tools work brilliantly and ...

Hello Everybody !!I wish you a lovely day !!!

"Why do my cameras weigh nothing? Easy, The lenses all have floating elements..." (Not my photo)

~winter kills~ Originally shared by Kevin Vincent ~Winter Kills~

~Ladybug Ladybug~ Originally shared by Kevin Vincent ~Ladybug Ladybug~

reflections of beauty - Plitvice Lakes National Park #loversoflight #alllightisreflection

Photograghy by Leila mp Originally shared by leila mp

A beautiful sunset over the Breton country I wish you a good evening , a good night !! #elisabethtubaut   #Brittany   #sunsetphotography   #beautifulpictures

Abstract © Oshi Shikigami

The Observer Lumix LX100, ISO200, 1/500s, f/2.8, 34mm (75mm eq)

Ich wünsche euch eine freundlich gesinnte Woche, auch wenn es draußen so abgekühlt hat. Gruß aus Österreich. Nach Schneefotos ist mir noch nicht. Diese nette Sonneblume hat mir vor 1 Monat zugewinkt. Aus dem Album ROT&MEHR oder RED

Originally shared by Dylan van Graan When I was much younger I was given some advice after recovering from an evening of overindulgence and my bed just wouldn't stop turning. I was told to keep one foot on the floor while sleeping it of on your back :) I wonder where Charlie was the night before!? By the way that's his favorite spot in the kitchen right in the veggie box, you might notice an onion sticking out, bottom left of the frame :))

It's time for a bath !!!!! #elisabethtubaut   #beautifulpictures   #peoplephotography   #beautifulplaces

Hello Everybody !! I wish you a lovely day !!! Having a walk on a sunny day #elisabethtubaut   #beautifulpictures   #beautifulplaces

Wet Graph Paper © Oshi Shikigami

Before Dawn "God's Finger-painting" © Oshi Shikigami

Empty Sidewalk and Golden Shadows. Columbus, Ohio. Autumn 2015. © Coral Sand & Assoc. Photography.

A side view.

Gazing skyward

Searching for Pappa Smurf.

Left Alone.

Man with a white beard Lumix LX100, ISO200, 1/1000s, f/5.6, 10.9mm (24mm eq)

With this picture i would like to express an upright posture, in the midst of all these ambiguities … I am still using the old version, as the new one - as it is now - is unbearable for me. Trying to put myself in waiting position and being patient, after i could at least settle the photo access (see the other post). Hoping  that google  will find a supportive way and acceptable final result. This morning i was thinking about having to delete my page here, after so much work and love, which i had put in it.... I really would have missed YOU!

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone may God bless you and yours.

Originally shared by Dylan van Graan Hello all, Just some images that I've finally been able to get Kyza, Jack and Lucky enjoying the servitude behind our complex. Hope you have a brilliant week. Cheers