Scott Kelby World-Wide Photowalk

On October 13th, 2012, it marked the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.  I took part this year, along with my wife, and photographer friend, John Meadows.

We were in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario, where we wandered about with our non-digital cameras (pretty much the only walkers without a digital camera) and were quickly shunned by the Digital shooting counterparts.

I enjoyed the day with my K1000, Exakta Varex, Signet 35, and Rolleicord V.  I used Chrome (Reversal) B&W and C-41 films for the walk, and am very happy with the results so far.

Although I was really looking forward to the chance at using my 4x5 view camera, I never brought it along as I should have.

I truly did enjoy the walk, until it ended with my car getting towed and having to track it down to the impound yard. Grr...

That still didn't deter me from really liking the photos from the walk, especially the shot of a gorgeous Weeping Willow tree.  What a beautiful tree it is.  The way the branches cascade down reminds me of a graceful waterfall.

"Willow Falls" -  Pentax K-1000 35mm SLR
SMC 50mm ƒ/2 - Ilford FP4+ 125 (exp. 1999)
HC-110 Dil. M

Pick a Card

Digital photography to me is not something I am fond of.  It has nothing to do with the fact that it is digital either.  To be honest, I love the look.  Clean, clear, crisp, sharp, vibrant and detailed.

Nor is it that the equipment is horribly expensive, because compared to cameras of yesteryear, it isn't.  A brand new camera in 1995, such as a Canon EOS ELAN II would be roughly around $1500.00 today for the body alone.  That is right in line for purchasing a new Canon EOS 7D.

My biggest quip about Digital Photography actually is more to do with the ever-changing world of the dSLR.  As if more MP and newer is better.  Or going from a P&S camera to a dSLR will suddenly make your images, not just better, but make you a better photographer.
Personally, I believe that starting out with film, using a manual mechanical SLR or Rangefinder will do far more to make you a better photographer than Digital ever will. 
Sure, it's nice to have all the AUTO features that are available today, like switching your camera to "AUTO" mode, or "PORTRAIT" mode for portraits.  But then it takes the thought out of the camera side, and just leaves you having a glorified Point & Shoot camera that has a changeable lens.

For me, it's about making the image from the start to finish and having full control. 

But I digress from the main point. 
Digital photography allows you to explore a different venture.  For those looking for instant feedback to see the image how you were hoping without taking the time to develop the film, it is definitely a blessing.  But I feel you lose a bit of the magic along the way.

So instead of relying on the magic of film and develping, you have to work with the magic of vision.

So for today, I give you a vision of beauty, of elegance, and of soft light.

Wearing a "Playing Card" costume, where Hearts is the main suit, naturally, the selection is slim.

Pick a card, and see how fortune favours you.