Venus Optics is a fairly young company but it has carved itself a reputation making some fairly unique Laowa branded lenses for both the DSLR and the APS-C market. They made interesting forays in macro lenses, some of which I had the chance to test out like their 60mm f2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro Lens or their … Continue reading LAOWA 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Fuji-X Review
I haven’t been back to my Alma Mater Curtin University in many years. When a bunch of Fujifilm shooters decided to catch up for a casual photowalk at Curtin University, I was eager to join to see how much it has changed in the last 10 years. It was a Saturday afternoon, so the campus … Continue reading Photowalk around Curtin University
If you haven't heard about the new Fujifilm 50mm f1.0, you've been living under a rock. If you want to know how it's like to test drive the lens, I'd highly recommend reading Jonas Rask's take on it here. This post is more of a rant than anything, possibly something we've all felt these past … Continue reading Pausing Before Judging the Fujifilm 50mm f1.0
Doing the Franz Josef guided heli-hike was one of the highlights of my New Zealand roadtrip. It was a once in a lifetime experience that is well worth the price in my view. Weather in the Glacier Country region can be temperamental at the best of times. They don't give the go-ahead for hiking on … Continue reading Franz Josef Glacier and Okarito, New Zealand
Glacier Country is made up to Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier. The towns are located very close to each other. These two glaciers are some of the most convenient glaciers to visit in the world. The drive from Wanaka to Fox Glacier took us around 4 to 5 hours as we made a few … Continue reading Wanaka to Glacier Country, New Zealand
After the walking Hooker Valley track, we hit the road south wards towards Lake Wanaka. Along the way we had two major stops to make, a salmon farm and Lindis Pass. Lindis Pass is one of New Zealand's most iconic and unique landscapes. Tussock-covered mountains mixed with the late afternoon light, gives the location a … Continue reading Salmon farm & Lindis Pass, New Zealand
Hooker Valley track is one of the most popular walks in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand’s South Island. Mount cook is the tallest mountain in New Zealand and has one of the longest glaciers. It is also famous for representing the Lonely Mountain in the Hobbit trilogy of movies. The walk is fairly … Continue reading Mount Cook & Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand
Blurb is a online publishing platform that allows anyone to create, self-publish, share and sell their own prints, wall art, books and ebooks. It's been a long time since I made a photo book. The last book I made was over a decade ago using Photobook Australia. It was a small square softcover book that … Continue reading Review of Blurb Book Layflat Photobook
Recently, a tournament of epic proportions took place in a top-secret location between a select handful of photographers in what would be the inaugural Fuji X Aus Battle Royale. The tournament took place behind closed doors, but I was able to sneak into the grounds (amazing what a handful of NP-W126S batteries will get you!) … Continue reading FUJI X AUS BATTLE ROYALE REPORT
As many of us spend so much of our time at home these days due to COVID-19, cooking and baking has taken off! I’ve been enjoying researching recipes and watching YouTube videos of chefs showing people how to many simple meals at home. I’m spending much of my non-work time either grocery shopping or at … Continue reading Social isolation documentary project, Part II
