Too Cold Out + Fuji X100F
This past month has been a real struggle to get out and take photos outside. It’s just been so frigging cold, that it’s simply not enjoyable. So any excuse to capture some photos are very welcome. I have been taking my son out driving in preparation for his driving test. So with my Fuji X100F in hand we spent a couple hours driving around in the city. I of course was in the passenger seat and I actually managed to capture some photos while Noah was driving. Of course it would have been great to stop and walk around but there just wasn’t anytime to do so, and as I mentioned, it was cold out.
This past month has been a real struggle to get out and take photos outside. It’s just been so frigging cold, that it’s simply not enjoyable. So any excuse to capture some photos are very welcome. I have been taking my son out driving in preparation for his driving test. So with my Fuji X100F in hand we spent a couple hours driving around in the city. I of course was in the passenger seat and I actually managed to capture some photos while Noah was driving. Of course it would have been great to stop and walk around but there just wasn’t anytime to do so, and as I mentioned, it was cold out.
For anyone who has read my previous blog posts, I tend to shoot with a few different cameras. The Fuji has been neglected over the past couple months. I tend to stick with a camera for a while before switching it up. That camera has actually been my Sony A6300. It is a great walk around camera and although I initially got it for video, I have been using it a lot lately for my personal photography. With that being said, the Fuji X100F is still my favourite ‘walk around camera’. The colours that come out of it and of course the overall feel are second to none. So for the past few days I have shooting with it and I realized how much I missed doing so.
The second batch of photos below were actually taken today and truly reflect my title I chose for this article. I always try and get out on my lunch breaks for about 40 minutes to take photos in the neighbourhood. My wife how is a teacher, told me it was quite cold out … -25 degrees Celsius. I was very tempted to just stay inside but I bundled up and trekked outside with the Fuji in hand. At first it wasn’t too bad, or so I told myself, but I soon realized about 20 minutes in that it was indeed very cold out. I honestly thought I was getting frostbite.
Regardless, I still got some keepers. They aren’t my best work but It was a very rushed walk and one where I didn’t really want to stop for more then a few seconds for fear of freezing in place. I do miss the warmer months were I could literally spend 20 minutes in one spot and work a scene. Not now. But that’s how it goes I guess. If warmer weather does come soon, I want to get out and get some good landscape photos of all the snow. Until then, my cold power walks will have to do.
Walking around with the Nikon D850
I continue to be impressed with my Nikon D810. It's like my Nikon D750 on steroids. Don't get me wrong, my 750 is still a fantastic camera, but there is just something about the files that come out of the 850, that I just can't put my finger on. One of a recent shoots I had was downtown, so after I was done it I decided to walk around downtown for about 20 minutes. These are the resulting photos.
I continue to be impressed with my Nikon D810. It's like my Nikon D750 on steroids. Don't get me wrong, my 750 is still a fantastic camera, but there is just something about the files that come out of the 850, that I just can't put my finger on. One of a recent shoots I had was downtown, so after I was done it I decided to walk around downtown for about 20 minutes. These are the resulting photos.
The lenses I used for these photos were mostly the nifty fifty and I think the one with the flag was with my 85mm. All the processing was done in Lightroom using my usual recipe but always tweaked for each and every photo. I don't just bulk edit, I like to individually process each final photo. The black and white photos are processed in Silver Efex Pro 2, which I'm so thankful still works in Lightroom. I just love that program.
Anyways, that's all I have to say. I'm not sure if anyone even looks at these posts so I'm probably just talking to myself as usual, but if there is anyone out there, enjoy!
East End in the Morning
East End was one of my latest locations for a quick photo walk. I have walked around this location numerous times but there is always something new to photograph, and I proved that by coming away with a few good shots. For this walk I brought along my Fuji X-T1 and the 16-55mm 2.8. It allowed me to get a good mix of wide angle and also some close up shots. It was foggy all day so I knew I had to get out and take photos. I never though I would say this, but it almost too foggy. With that being said, the extreme weather allowed for some pretty unique captures.
East End was one of my latest locations for a quick photo walk. I have walked around this location numerous times but there is always something new to photograph, and I proved that by coming away with a few good shots. For this walk I brought along my Fuji X-T1 and the 16-55mm 2.8. It allowed me to get a good mix of wide angle and also some close up shots. It was foggy all day so I knew I had to get out and take photos. I never though I would say this, but it almost too foggy. With that being said, the extreme weather allowed for some pretty unique captures.
The reason I like the East End is because a lot of it is old. I just love photographing things with character and grittiness. Of course, it's not all old there but it's a good mix. From the houses to the train yard, there is a lot of variety in that area. With it being foggy, it allowed me to capture somewhat gloomy and melancholy photos. But also, being overcast with no sun, meant really good even lighting. Even if it was kind of a dark morning.
I actually was able to venture down to Westfort later in the day so be sure to check back soon for photos from that short walk as well. Thanks for viewing!
