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Dehancer review
My review of the Dehancer plugin for Lightroom, an exceptional tool to simulate over 60 film stocks on your images.
The Oruro Carnival mask maker
The Oruro Carnival is famous for the traditional dances and the masks. Come into a mask maker’s workshop and see what incredible skills transform plain steel cans into works of art.
The puppeteer on the bridge
The puppeteer on the bridge: when curiosity makes you stop to listen and pay attention you uncover a gem. And a small narrative in images.
King Charles III coronation - the people in London
The coronation of King Charles III was a grandiose and pompous affair. At least, for those that could see any of it! Most people arriving on the day found themselves outside the fencing that hid the spectacle from them. It seems that they still enjoyed their day, bar the rain! Here is a reportage of the day.
The London Coffee Festival 2023
If you like coffee and want to discover more the London Coffee Festival will introduce you to this incredible world of flavours, smells, skills and passion. And environmental awareness apparently!
My first photography exhibition: a learning process
A reflection on my first experience setting up a photography exhibition about my documentary project: the learning, the mistakes, the things to avoid next time.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.5 II VM and Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm 1.5 ZM: a comparison
The Zeiss C Sonnar 50mm 1.5 and the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.5 II look almost exactly the same. Is there any difference in how they perform?
Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm 1.5 ZM review
A 1930s designs resurrected in the 21st century. A cult status in the Leica community. What is the fuss all about? A review of the Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm 1.5 ZM
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.2 Aspherical VM review
A review of the Nokton 50mm 1.2 Aspherical VM, the fastest aspherical 50mm prime lens from Voigtlander. Does it give up any image quality for speed? Let’s find out.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.5 Aspherical VM review
A very vintage looking fast prime lens with modern optics inside. Does the combination work?
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.5 II VM review
A review of the new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II VM, the smallest production fast lens on the market. How does it perform?
Leica M 50mm lens comparison: 10 fast options - Part 4. Conclusions
Part 4 of the Leica M 50mm comparison: the conclusions, what I chose to keep and why.
Leica M 50mm lens comparison: 10 fast options - Part 3. Rendering
A comparison of 10 current production fast 50mm lenses for Leica M mount. Part 3: bokeh and portrait rendering.
Leica M 50mm lens comparison: 10 fast options - Part 2. Technical analysis
A comparison of 10 current production fast 50mm lenses for Leica M mount. Part 2: technical analysis.
Leica M 50mm lens comparison: 10 fast options - Part 1. Introductions
A comparison of 10 current production fast 50mm lenses for Leica M mount. Part 1: the participants, infinity and MFD performance.
The five F’s in Street Photography
A reflection On the five F’s in Street Photography according to John Free.
Mindset in Street Photography
Is Street Photography an easy task that you can do when strolling around or does it require your full attention? Let’s find out.
Street Photography and street photography
There is Street Photography and there is street photography. What is the difference?
The third F in Street Photography
After Fishing and Following, the third F in Street Photography sounds a lot like luck and involves a lot of it.
TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 review
The 50mm 1.4 prime lens is a staple of any camera system. It the TTArtisan proposition good enough to earn a place in your bag?