Focusing on What’s Important

In my last post, I commented on my distinct lack of enthusiasm for the new mirrorless camera offerings from Nikon.  Subsequently, both Canon and Fuji have also released new mirrorless cameras.  Each one proudly publishes a fancy spec sheet, full of images of the camera bodies, accompanying lenses and their capabilities.  Pages and pages of data.

Mirrorless CamerasIn the past, this would have caused me to breathe more rapidly, excitement building, as I surveyed the options ahead.  Not this time.  Not for any of them.  And I’ve been trying to figure out why. Continue reading “Focusing on What’s Important”

Some Inspiration…

One of the joys of photography is simply the chance to talk to other photographers.  So many topics to indulge, so many experiences to compare.  And of course, best of all, the chance to admire good work.

I had the pleasure yesterday of attending a talk at our local camera club by Kas Stone, a Canadian photographer based in Nova Scotia.  In addition to her work as a landscape and nature photographer, she regularly teaches, holds workshops and speaks to groups like ours about the art of photography.  Continue reading “Some Inspiration…”