Valentines.

Kodak

I have found myself lately unable to reach the personal bar I set for myself photographically. The true sign of how much of an amateur I really am. Granted there has not been very much activity in my life recently that would warrant any cool photos to display, but also my creative stream and all it's juices has seemed to quit flowing. Here are some test photos I shot using my new Sigma 70mm - 300mm telephoto zoom lens with a macro feature. The photos were captured on the 300mm zoom setting with the macro feature on. I was fortunate enough to essentially "steal" this lens off of ebay because the box had already been opened. (On a side note, there is nothing better than getting something at a great deal. It makes me feel like I really cheated "the" system some how.) I chose this Kodak Brownie 8mm turret camera as my subject, one because of it's availability, it was right next to my desk and I was supposed to be studying, and two I love all things vintage film. I love old cameras of all kinds and most recently old movie cameras. I have a dream to one day shoot a really cool video using this camera and have a reel to reel projector waiting in my closet for when this glorious day arrives. Hope you enjoi.

p.s. Happy Valentines Day for all of you out there who are fortunate enough to have one

February is for Lovers.

February is for lovers and here is mine. These are but a few of the keys that make up my 1950's Underwood Champion Finger Elite that I purchased with the sole purpose of making letters to send to Sarah for Valentines Day. There will be fourteen by the time Valentines Day actually arrives. Sarah loves to get snail mail and lets be honest who doesn't? On top of that I am the worst at keeping up with emails and letters, and really just communicating with individuals in general, so I assumed doing something difficult and thoughtful would be the best way to show her my affection and appreciation for the grace she constantly shows me.

This is in response to cupcakes and bunnies post "February is for lovers?" (www.cupcakesandbunnies.blogspot.com)