Although I love music, I am well aware of my shortcomings, politely speaking, in this matter. If I hired a music teacher and practised for years, I might be able to sing one song without turning the audience hostile and violent. I am well aware that singing will never be my strong suit, and that’s [...]
First, there was shock, disbelief and numbness. Then there was a fierce anger and the urge to talk, but no words came out. I did what I usually do in such moments of deep sadness. I decided to act in the best way I know. I grabbed my camera. It was a miserable day in [...]
As we entered Mesa Verde National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) we knew this place was like no other. Rocks and trees looking as if they were placed there with the utmost care by some immortal force cover the unreal vista. Then there are the skies! In A.D. 550 the first people moved into [...]
The recent lack of new posts was not result of our break from photography. Quite the opposite! We have been busy travelling and photographing one of the most incredible places in North America. This time our bag included the Fuji X100S, the Fuji X-T1 paired with the XF 14mm F2.8 and the XF 50-140 F2.8. [...]
Over the course of the last few years we have had numerous conversations with people who would like to move from being an iPhone or instagram snapper to a full-fledged photographer. Without exception, the first and often the only question we are asked is: “Which camera would you recommend?” It is not that I am [...]
Let’s make it clear: macro is not our long suit, neither it is our favourite genre of photography. However, given that we got our hands on the Fujifilm’s Macro Extension Tube, MCEX-11, we decided to match it with the XF 90mm F2 lens and go along with it. After all, we understand that some of [...]
This blog has argued repeatedly that focusing solely on the technical aspects of photography usually causes more harm than good. After all, emotions, state of mind, vision, light and composition are the most important elements of the image creation process. Gear should only come second. However, we admit that sometimes we experience moments of weakness. [...]
How badly I wanted to become a photographer! A serious photographer, I should add. First, I needed serious gear and the bigger the camera, the better. Check! Then I bought lenses – lots of them. After all, I had to cover every focal length known to humankind. Check! Then, of course I needed a hefty [...]
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Some of you asked us about a brand new addition to the Fuji XF line of lenses – XF 16mm F1.4. In short – we are not getting this lens. Don’t get us wrong. Based on early reviews and samples, we are confident that Fuji has produced another winner: all metal, sharp and bright with [...]
