Took this image with a Nikon F5, Nikkor 80-20mm 2.8D, and Kodak TriX400. Manhattan Beach, California, USA. These two were lucky to catch any waves. Was rather flat sea that day.
Nostalgia in Venice, Italy
While roaming about Venice, Italy, I found some relics from the bast that were particularly applicable to my own likes. One was the old Coca-Cola cooler:
It was part of a retail display and not actually in use. I’d wager it still worked. Then there was the sign for Kodak, from back in the days of film:
I went through many, many rolls of Kodak film. From Tri-X and Pan-X black and white to Ektachrome positive film in large format. Always good stuff.
Roman Aqueduct, Segovia, Spain
The Roman Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain, has to be one of the most famous ones in the world. Every time I’ve seen it, I’ve been impressed. These photos aren’t the best, but they give a good impression of the how the structure spans the little valley there leading to the old part of town.
Moving closer, with some people in the photo, you get a better sense of the scale of it:
For more than a thousand years, this aqueduct brought water into town. That’s impressive for any piece of infrastructure. The Romans knew what they were doing, and weren’t afraid to do it well.
Nikon F3
Way back when (the 1980’s anyway) the Nikon F3 was a top of the line 35mm camera. After saving my money for a long time, I bought a new one in 1986. It’s a little dusty, but here it is, complete with the MD4 motor drive:
This camera has traveled everywhere I’ve gone, never once missing a shot. Here’s a look at the other side:
And speaking of the MD4 motor drive, the ergonomics of it were perfect for my hands as seen in the next photo:
The motor drive, with 8 AA batteries, made for a sturdy hand-hold and great base. I’m not sure how many rolls of film I ran through this camera, thousands at the very least. Having just found a local lab that will process b/w film, I’ve decided to take it out for a spin, just to see how things look. Of course, it’s all digital now, but the simplicity of this camera (in today’s terms) can’t be beat. Remember, it’s the quality of the light, much more than the quality of the camera, that makes for great photos. Try it, you’ll see.
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