I Bit the Bullet and Bought a New Toy

Ladies and Gentlemen...I introduce to my dearest: the Canon 7d. It is an absolute monster and I am freakin in love with it. Got a good deal on a "used" body (it looks brand new to me, still had the box) and...oh yea, you see that red stripe? The 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. God damn this is one fine set up if I do say so myself. It just feels so right. I definitely need to do a lot of homework in order to take full advantage of everything on this. I also shoot with my sigma 10-20mm f/4 on it. On the wishlist: speedlite 430EX, and I may look into getting a 70 -200 f/4 (havnt decided if the IS is worth the extra bank yet though). Definitely going to keep my eyes peeled on craigslist.

A comparison shot to my new set up (7d, 24-70LUSM) to my old set up (rebel xs, 18-55IS) which will soon be sold. The 7d could seriously eat the xs. And quality glass makes everything else feel like a toy.

Day 365: A Look Onto the Horizon

So, if you weren't aware, I initially started this blog to try and do a 365 project. That is, where I post a photo a day for an entire year. This plan went extremely well (with a few exceptions when my computer died and I had to stop updates for a bit) in my opinion and definitely helped me develop my photography a bit more.

And what exactly does day 365 mean for you, my loyal followers? Well, don't worry, not too much will change on my site. I will likely stop the daily updates and only post when I have new photos that I'd like to share. Also, I may start posting multiple photos together instead just one a day. Who knows? Anyways, I'm glad you have joined me in photography journey and hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have!

The photo above is of a lighthouse in Point Arena. I won't stop daily updates yet since I still have a few more Mendocino photos to post.

Also, I should be getting a new camera soon =D

The Pentax

Here is my old school 35mm Pentax MX. I did some tinkering with it over the summer to get it to working order again (I think). I botched the first roll that I shot with it though, turns out the film didnt catch. Oh well. The second roll (400ASA Ilford b&w) I think came out pretty well, but I don't really know yet since I didn't process it myself. Regardless, I started my first roll of color film ever yesterday while I was out harvesting broccoli in the mist with some friends. I can't wait to see how it all turns out!

In my opinion, every photographer should have at least one old 35mm film camera. It is just such a different experience from shooting dslr. So much more rewarding.

I like...

film. Maybe i'll invest in an old 35mm camera this summer. Trying to get a digital picture to look like film just isn't the same. I miss the darkroom.

Your Daily Dose of Canon

An essential part of a well balanced meal.

Off to Tahoe

Headed to Tahoe with my dad, meanwhile, here are some shots of a polaroid camera that i picked up at a thrift shop for about 4 bucks. Enjoi.