A lot has happened since I last posted here.. I’ve repaired a few more cameras and was recently given a very generous gift. An extremely kind artist offered me his broken wide format Epson printer because he believed I could repair it and put it to good use. After creating a few tools from straws, plastic tubing, gaff tape, tongue depressors, etc. and after buying a number of random spare parts, I’ve managed to get it up and running, albeit at the expense of nearly all the remaining ink.
That means exciting things are coming in the future. Provided I can find a way to buy ink and still afford to eat, I’ll be printing some epic panoramic shots I’ve taken with my beloved Widelux F7, along with some really neat shots I’ve taken with my recently restored 1932 Rolleiflex Standard 621.
Who knows, maybe there’ll be a way for folks to see my photos in person sometime relatively soon… I’ll keep you posted. (Though, relatively is a stretchable term, seeing as it pertains to my perspective on time.)
For now, enjoy my favorite shot from my first roll on the Rolleiflex:
“Ghost Plows”
1932 Rolleiflex Standard 621, Lomo 400ASA 120 film, CanoScan 9900F
I did not alter the colors… but I think the coolness is an artifact of my terrible scanner. This was a shot to test the accuracy of the taking lens’s ability to focus after my complete CLA repair of this epic camera. Not bad for the first roll through…
Cheers,
Andrew
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After completely disassembling my Widelux (and after buying special tools online), I now have accurately timed and fully operational 1/15, 1/125, and 1/250 shutter speeds (all three the camera can do). Saved myself ~$300 in repairs.
No crazy springs or other scary stuffs, just an impossibly large array of incredibly tiny gears that needed to be individually oiled and cleaned, then carefully placed back in the exact order, in the correct orientation, in the right spot, with the right pressure, on the right teeth marks.. it took a short eternity, but now everything works!
I’ll post more photos from my first roll soon. For now, my free time (hah..) will be dedicated to enjoying the 1/15 and 1/250 shutter speeds.
Cheers,
Andrew
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I recently explored the Indiana Dunes. After a failed attempt at sand surfing with an apparently for-water-only boogie board (who’da thought..), I snapped this shot of a friend struggling to escape from the deathly clutches of his seemingly ravenous t-shirt.. I quite enjoy this one, especially the title I gave it.
I’m about to embark on my last summer vacation ever (or for at least a short eternity). I plan to take lots of photos, and I might even share one or two… eventually.
Until then…
Cheers,
Andrew
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It’s been an awfully long time since I last updated this blog thingy… So here’re a few nice photos of the end of a work day and beginning of an adventure…
I’m a pretty big fan of the sun. I will always prefer natural light to any other source.
On another note, life continues to keep me busy. There are two more photos after the jump:
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Ironically, it’s almost early enough for me to watch the sunrise as I type this…
I have class at 10am today, a welcomed break from the usual 8am business. I abused my extra time by editing this photo for the world (mostly for my wall). I rarely find time to rummage through my photo archives these days, but last night I found myself digging for decent photos I’ve taken with my beloved tilt-shift.
It’s come to that dreaded point where I’ve spent my backup funds on sound gear and Subway sandwiches, so I am now forced to sell my incredibly versatile Canon 24mm f/3.5 L Tilt-Shift lens. It took an eternity to save enough money/muster up the courage to purchase this guy not more than a year or so ago, and we’ve been on some fantastic adventures together, but sadly, it’s time to let him go… until I can save enough to buy it back or upgrade.
I think this delightful photo I took of a Sunrise In Hamsterland will do my lens justice as a memorial in the interim.
And that’s my speech. More to come eventually…
Cheers,
Andrew
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I’m fairly certain that medical school is slowly transforming me into a zombie. (Gerr..argh…er.. , cause: studying, diagnosis: zombie, prognosis: a passing grade?)
I think this is the only expression that’s been on my face for the last couple of weeks…
I could use a shave and a haircut, and maybe a nap.
Luckily today marks the start of autumn, my favorite season. I’ve missed it every time for the past four years while I’ve been in California. And now I suppose I’m ready for Halloween too. (I’m always ready for Halloween.)
I miss my camera. I’ve followed through with my New Year’s resolution to take at least one photo a day for the full year (give or take a day here and there, depending on how you define one..), but I’ve been stuck using my cell phone camera. My precious is collecting dust… and I can’t have that, it’s bad for the sensor (and my psyche). <--Hence the update. I needed to play with it.
And that’s my speech. More to come eventually…
Cheers,
Andrew
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I captured some excellent photos today while walking along a mountain trail with a girl and her dog. The hills of the Marin Headlands are truly spectacular.
I’m going to scrub through the 1000+ photos I took today and post some of the landscapes, eventually. For now, here’s my favorite shot of Ally and Pepper:
My lease in Santa Cruz ends on June 30th, so I’m in the middle of making some very important life decisions at the moment. Who knows where my next adventures will take me…
Cheers,
Andrew
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I’ve just come home from a lovely weekend at Disneyland.
I’m not sure if Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, but it certainly elicits some excellent reactions from its visitors…
I’ll attempt to update this blog more often, but only with short posts like this. Mayhaps I’ll find some time to write in depth here and there…
Cheers,
Andrew
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Based on my little stats script, I see a few folks still check this page every once in a while, despite my lack of updates… Thanks much. I figure I owe you a photo or two…
Here’s a quick shot of my friend Mack, cruising around Los Angeles in his Miata:
Yup.
I will eventually find time to update this more often… Living, in general, and physically taking photos will always have priority over me sharing them digitally… but it will happen, from time to time.
Until then…
Cheers,
Andrew
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