Got my first roll of film back!

Obviously, some issues with the lens, but it will do as a 'bad weather' lens.

Some initial indoor test shots featuring Bob:



Looks a bit over exposed, but the metering seems to work ok on the FG



This manual focus thing is hard! Lets call it an 'artsy' shot ;)



And the best shot from the roll... Jenn!



Now, I've been friends with Jenn for a long time she often comes along on some photowalks and ends up in a number of pictures as a result, but quite frankly I think that's the best photo I've ever taken of her.

Slideshow here

Some general thoughts on shooting film:

• It takes longer. No sh*t sherlock! But seriously, people give you more time. You take more time (especially with a manual SLR). It takes more time to get it back.
• The anticipation is very old school. In an age of instant results, actions, feedback, sometimes the waiting is ok.
• I like it. Sure, there is a novelty factor, but I feel that I'm already learning more about shooting. Having a 50mm fixed lens probably helps. Don't get me wrong, I'm not giving up my digital gear. But I think I'll keep dabbling in this film thing some more. I've got 6 rolls of colour and then it's onto some black and white I think.

A new (to me) 50 mm 1.8 lens is on the way. Hopefully with less crap inside it. So more film results to come soon!

Thanks for looking.

Bjorn

We live in sad times

You'd have to know that the US couldn't let the Brits be the only ones being absolutely stupid regarding photographers.

Memphis Story

Misson Raceway practice

Jerry and I ripped ... umm gently, yeah that's it gently, rode through some back roads and ensured that my kneesliders still work, they do, and then dropped by the practice at Mission Raceway.

If you're not into motorcycles, skip this post :)

Bernie wins the award for 'best shirt ever!'


Ryan (Naga) on Bernie's old bike


Not sure who this is








Dean had an "oops" but luckily the bike was fine! (I didn't ask about him... ;) )



Dean talking with Bernie and Jerry after getting checked out.



Fat ugly guy in spandex (a.k.a Ken) working on his bike. Ken beat all odds this season by making more than 2 laps without wrecking his bike!




Pre race yoga. Ken, put some damn pants on will ya?


Happy Faces





Chicken strips on race tires?!



Trying the new layout





Some sweet old school bikes were out



Honda used to make some good looking bikes ... what happened?!



Slidehow here

Then we had a kick ass ride home. Bikes ran great, we had good pace and it was a beautiful day. Both of us had some exciting times on sand today.

Hope you had a good day as well :)

Bjorn

Jenn's Birthday Photowalk

On the way to and from Sammy J's tonight, I took a few shots (some film too, but strangely that's not ready yet ;)

Here's the digital stuff for now.

Obey all signs




Where's ...



Longing



The walk



eh!



The 4 corners









Still Blooming



Roxy



Thanks for looking, have a great weekend (and here is the slideshow)

Bjorn

Old school

I decided to try and go with a manual film! camera. Apparently people used to use these weird devices all the time (who knew?!)

When good brakes go bad...

... actually they were never good. But anyways:





I had ordered replacements already (throwing that Coda crap out) but they finally gave up today when the brakeline severed. Not a good think to happen on a down hill trail, but luckily it all worked out (i.e. I didn't end up riding off a cliff or anything :) )

Snow - April 18 ... in Vancouver?!

I've lived in Vancouver for over 20 years and I've never seen snow in April. That's just wrong

10 mm hand held at ISO 1600 explains the crappy quality, but I just wanted to capture the moment...

If you're scared of small spaces, don't read this post!

For those of you that made it past the headline, how do you think you'd manage 41 hours in an elevator, with noone knowing you were there, no watch or cellphone to tell you what time it is or how much time has passed?

This is what it looks like on time laps security footage.


http://www.newyorker.com/online/video/2008/04/21/080421_elevators

And here is the New Yorker story, it's a bit long but an interesting read in my opinion.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/04/21/080421fa_fact_paumgarten?currentPage=1

Sunset shots at Kits beach

Really a little past sunset.


Red Trees




Girl with Kite



Sunset at low tide



Black and white



or colour?



It was really cold tonight, I may put my gloves and toque back in my bag :)

Enjoy the slideshow.

Bjorn

Walking the tracks

It was too nice to go spend the night indoors at the gym so I walked down the train tracks. I'd never used them to navigate before, it was quite fun to get a different view of the neighborhood.

2 dimensional



Blossoms (as shot, directly as it came off the D40)



Life by the tracks



Big Shiny Object



Joggers



Bronzed Rider (again, as shot, directly off the D40, slight crop)



Box 1



Box 2



Swapped to my 10-20 mm lens as it was getting dark.

Kits beach tree



Untitled (calling it "Watermark sign" seems a tad to obvious.



As always, please enjoy larger shots via the slideshow

Thanks for having a look, have a good night.

Bjorn