simplybrad

Being as much a fan of photography as I am, Austin forwarded this story by a war photo journalist. His story is amazing and the images are incredible. From the line in Afghanistan, he follows a group in a remote outpost.

Check it out: http://www.fhm.com/iwasshot

I find it amazing that at the same time Austin sent me this link, it was reported that Afghanistan had a record year in opium production at the same time the "errorists" claim progress at reducing the drug trade.

I finally shot 3 rolls of film through the new camera and am thrilled with the results. I need to work on my composition and setup more however I was concentrating more on the process of taking exposure readings, shooting and then developing. The new Epson V700 scanner is amazing!

It works. I haven't forgot from the old school days (some XX years ago). I love the medium format and the analog crafting that goes into it. A nice departure from my digital immersion in everything else.

A few samples of my reluctant subject: More images after the break.

I have been dreaming of a medium format camera for a very long time and I made that dream come true today. I picked up a demo Mamiya RZ67 Pro II medium format camera today and should arrive next week. It takes a 6cm X 7cm image and has the circuitry to handle a digital back (donations being excepted for that).

I will be getting reacquainted with black and white photography this summer. Can't wait.