This question rolls through my brain as I pack for every trip. The obvious answer should be, “as many as I need.” However, I often find myself packing a lot of stuff I want to play with but will never have a reasonable chance to use. So here it goes – my effort to cut down on the number of cameras, lenses, and other gear I pack for a one-week trip. The first thing I do is consider the destination and what we plan on doing on the trip. Next, I look to my “What’s in My Bag” page (film and digital list is on my sister site, My Irie…
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The United States National Parks System has over 400 parks, including places of great natural beauty and historic significance. Included in our magnificent parks system is the San Juan National Historic Site. The site includes what remains of the walls which surrounded the City of San Juan, and one of the original gates, La Puerta de San Juan. The site also includes the forts which protected the city from invaders, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, and Fort San Juan de la Cruz. For more information on our visit to the San Juan National Historic Site, and more information about our trip to Puerto Rico, visit our sister site,…
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I’m a firm believer in printing your photographs, and it’s really satisfying to create a zine of your images to tell the story of your travels. Here is the flip book of our latest zine, Farewell Fuji 400H: Miami to Key West. Enjoy!
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Key West is only about six square miles, but there are photo opportunities everywhere you look. The Old Town section of Key West is filled with historical markers, pubs, shops, and interesting characters. Let’s take a short tour. All images shot on Fuji 400H with the Canon EOS 1v and 50mm f/1.2 or 24mm f/1.4 lens. There is just one exception. The last shot is on the Mamiya 6 with the Mamiya 50mm f/4 lens. If you missed some of our previous posts on the road trip from Miami Beach to Key West, check out the following links to our posts on Miami Beach, Miami’s Historic Art Deco District, and…
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I love medium format, but medium format cameras and travel are not generally a good combination. The cameras and lenses are large and heavy. About a year ago, I determined that I was giving up on taking my Mamiya 645 Pro TL on long trips. The system is modular and breaks down nicely, but each lens adds about a pound of weight. I took it with me to San Francisco, limiting myself only to the 80mm lens, but for trips to the Caribbean where small planes and weight limitations are common, it has to be left behind. The good thing is that I have a compact alternative for shooting medium format…
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We were excited to return to Anguilla in January, our first visit since Hurricane Irma struck in September of 2017. Irma was a Category 5 hurricane, bringing wind speeds of 185 mph, with gusts up to 218 mph. The storm damaged 90 percent of the government buildings, including the hospital, schools, airport, and ferry terminal. The island’s infrastructure was heavily damaged, leaving the island without electricity, telephone, and internet. The island’s recovery was incredible, a testament to the determination of the Anguillan people. Enjoy these images from our January visit, showing that Anguilla is back, and better than ever. This was our fifth trip to Anguilla, and I shot nearly…
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At Lakefront Park in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, you’ll find restaurants, shops, and beautiful views of Pewaukee Lake. Visit in the summertime and you’ll be treated to live music on Wednesday nights and a Thursday night waterski show. Canon AE-1 Program, Canon 20mm f/2.8 with Fuji Velvia 100 RVP, and Mamiya 6, Mamiya 50mm f/4 with Lomography CN800, processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
