By Paul Perton | Uncategorized
Ian Varkevisser is a Cape Town-based photographer I came into contact with through the Cape of Storms Facebook page. Marooned in London, I follow Ian’s work through that medium. In mythology the muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences. Throughout the ages creative artists have taken muses and found inspiration in them. […]
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By Paul Perton | Uncategorized
Sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. Here in Hackney, we’re in generally good shape. Mrs P’s recovery from her recent cyber surgery is beginning to take shape and in addition to a daily exercise routine, she is now walking around 1km a day. I’m not sure she (or me either) will ever get back to our […]
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By Paul Perton | Opinion , Uncategorized
Paul Watson is a Cape Town-based photographer. He travels a lot (not as much now as he used to – Ed) and has had more than his fair share of experiences. He shares some sage words with DearSusan readers… **************************************************************************** As an avid street photographer and adventurer, I have walked many miles in many cities […]
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By pascaljappy | Uncategorized
Well, better late than never, right? This challenge was announced not last month, not last year, but last decade. Unacceptable 😉 But music is worth the wait, so here it is finally. I’m usually quite nervous about forgetting contributions after a few weeks of receiving them via email. Not this time. This time […]
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By pascaljappy | Uncategorized
Let’s not beat about the bush. I regret to let you know that, as we speak/read, the Layer Cake workshop is a no go. Most of the people who were initially interested have other obligations at the workshop’s dates, so there are not enough participants to make this viable. But maybe you’re interested and haven’t […]
Continue readingBy Paul Perton | Travel Photography , Uncategorized
From the official Web site: Up Helly Aa, which takes place in Lerwick, Shetland, on the last Tuesday in January every year. Up Hele Aa involves a series of marches and visitations, culminating in a torch-lit procession and the burning of a galley. The following Wednesday is a public holiday in Lerwick to […]
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By Paul Perton | Monday Post , Uncategorized
Hating Lightroom. Hoping Luminar’s next release is mainstream usable. Still having issues with ON1 RAW’s blowsy attitude. Wanting RAW Power to get yet more traction. Thinking Capture 1 V12 might be the tipping point. It’s Sunday afternoon. I’m printing, or at least trying my best. Mirage’s software […]
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By philberphoto | Monday Post , Opinion , Uncategorized
Defending giving in to GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) might seem strange coming from a guy who has spent all of this year with a 20+year old lens (Leica Elmarit R 28mm f:2.8) mounted on a 7-year old camera (Sony NEX 7), both more-or-less-loved leftovers from past times. When I lost my gear to […]
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By philberphoto | Monday Post , Opinion , Uncategorized
At some point it is good to look at the past to take stock of the present. Let’s go back to when “serious” digital cameras replaced film. Why did that happen? Practicality was the main reason, not IQ. Always-on LiveView and the ability to chimp, the instant availability of results, variable ISOs are but […]
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By Paul Perton | News , Uncategorized
Spring’s not quite here down on the Southern Tip, but the fynbos is already showing out and a quick Saturday post seemed like a great idea. We only got back from our Spanish eat-athon (with the UK-based rest of the family) a couple of days ago and were welcomed with […]
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