Summer Roses

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Penticton, B.C. (Camera: Fujifilm GA645 Professional; Film Kodak Portra 400)

I know to be considered a “serious” photographer, one must hew towards gritty realism, but I have to admit I also like the occasional pretty picture. Especially in trying times.
I haven’t shot a lot of Portra 400, but I really am pleased with the results I got from this roll.

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Witty’s Lagoon Panorama

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Metchosin, B.C. (Camera: Lomo Horizon Kompakt; Film: Kodak T-Max 100)

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Pyramid Mountain

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Jasper National Park, Alberta (Camera: Pentax 645N; FIlm: Fuji Provia 100F)

Click here for my full review of this excellent medium-format camera.

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Fairlane

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Penticton, B.C. (Camera: Olympus 35RC; Film: Ilford XP2 Super 400)

My full review of the superb Olympus 35RC is posted here.

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Apricot Trees and Clouds

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KVR Trail, Penticton, B.C.
(Camera: Nikon FE; Lens: Nikkor 35mm f/2; FIlter: Deep Yellow; Film: Rollei Retro 80S)

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Remembering Winter

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Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, Metchosin, B.C (Camera: Olympus OM-2; Film: Fuji Sensia 200)


Sometimes in the full heat of summer it’s comforting to look back on winter.

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A Path

A Path

Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park, Metchosin, B.C.
(Camera: Yashica-Mat; Film: Fuji Reala 100)

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Life on Life

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Metchosin, B.C. (Camera: Yashica-Mat; Film: Fuji Reala 100)

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Delicate

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Rose, Penticton, B.C. (Camera: Nikon FE; Lens: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro; Film: Rollei Retro 80S)


I love the way the delicate rose petals interweave with a crude symmetry. There is order here, but also chaos.

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Sage, Clay, and Clouds

Sage, Clay, and Clouds

KVR Trail, Penticton, B.C.
(Camera: Nikon FE; Lens: Nikkor 35mm f/2; FIlter: Deep Yellow; Film: Rollei Retro 80S)

I know this shot looks manipulated, but in truth, I’ve rarely worked an image less. Continue reading

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