nicky

nicky, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

This guy looked cool, had to ask him for a picture.
This is the result.

f5.6 1/500
Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1:1.8 lens

greenlight

greenlight, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

A lone skateboarder makes full use of the less than busy road, carving this way and that.

f5.6 1/500
Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1:1.8 lens

angry

angry, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

This was a few blocks before it was suggested to me that I turn back.
Me being dressed like a prep, with my fancy Seiko watch, polo shirt, silver pentax, and silver chain, later agreed that I should maybe not continue down the road.

I found the shadows and shapes quite interesting, and this is probably one of my favorite shots I took on that walk down town.

f5.6 1/250
Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1:1.8 lens

ables

ables, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

On my way back home this store again caught my eye. Its sad to see these stores close down. I think its a shame that they have to move into horrible shopping centers and inflate their prices so they can afford the rent. But I guess its a sign of the times.

f4 1/125
Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1:1.8 lens

cyclist in red

cyclist in red, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Walking though to the grand parade I decided to follow Sir Lowrey Road till it turned into Woodstock main road.

This one came out horribly overexposed, 100ASA probably would have yielded better results with these settings, regardless I figured I'd try and fix it my manipulating the curves in photoshop.

Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1.8 Lens
f5.6 1/125

ladies fabrics

ladies fabrics, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

This section of the Woodstock main road had loads of fabric shops.
This was one of them.

Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1.8 Lens
1/500 f4

people watching

people watching, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Was strolling though woodstock mainroad, and spotted these two on the balcony, probably having a smoke and watching how sparce this normally busy street was on this public holiday.

Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1.8 Lens
1/125 f11

city flare

city flare, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Thought I'd walk down town, and shoot some buildings. I'm reasonably happy with how the sky came out. I like catching flares in my lens every now and then.

Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1.8 Lens
f22 1/125

schmodels

schmodels, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

After loading in a fresh roll of film, these two seemed pretty interested, and keen that I take their photo.
So I did, which was followed by a "Do you have any spare change."
...

Jon and Jonathan

Fujifilm 200ASA
55mm 1.8 Lens
1/250 f2

hitchhiker

hitchhiker, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

The hitch hiker. Not wanting to wast too much film I only took two shots.
I wanted to capture the movment in the car as well as get this character in clearly.
Next time I do something like this I think I'll be sure to grab a few more shots.
I think this has does work to some degree, as the car clearly isn't stopping; however I would personally like to see a bit more of the hitch hiker.
As I said I only took two shots, this one tells a better story I think.

55mm Lens + x3 telephoto converter
f16 1/60 (Perhaps f22 and 1/30 would've been better)
Fujifilm 200ASA

goodbye

goodbye, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

One of the first photos I've taken with my new Tamron 80-250mm 1.3.8. With this new powerful lens, I had no trouble shooting this out of the window of my friends apartment.

Felt a bit like a spy or a PI.

200ASA
80-250mm Lens + polorising filter.
f22 1/1250

brass

brass, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Was playing around with the telephoto converter that my Dad found.
Looking at it now it reminds me of still life I saw in a art book this weekend.

55mm Lens + x3 telephoto converter
f1.8 1/15 (rested my elbows on the table.)
Fujifilm 200ASA

movienight

movienight, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Movie night at a friends place, figured I'd take the camera along and try shooting at lower speeds than I'm used to. I'm happy with the results.

Taken on 07/08/11
Fujifilm 100ASA
Soligor 21mm 1:3.8
f3.8 1/15 or 1/30

bongo21mm

bongo21mm, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Couldn't resist taking a picture of this little guy. So for your viewing pleasure, I present Bongo...again...

Taken on 07/08/11
Fujifilm 100ASA
Soligor 21mm 1:3.8

bmw bobber

bmw bobber, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

If you've ever seen these bikes on the road, you might agree that they have one of the best sounding engines ever. I nearly bought one that had been done up as a cafe racer. Rides a bit like a tractor in my opinion, but still cool none the less, till you bang your shins on the engine.

Taken on 09/08/11
Fujifilm 100ASA
55mm 1:1.8
f4 1/250

David

David, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

Some one I passed by,
Thought he had a interesting face.
Asked him if I could take his picture and he was happy to oblige.

smokingkillz

smokingkillz, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

While waiting for the birthday boy to come home, I thought I'd try my hand at what I suppose I would call, a constructed picture. although these items where on my friends desk, I merely arranged them to better suit my purpose.

Notes to follow.

retort

retort, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

I had to wait quite patiently for her to light her cig.
Its a pity I couldn't get a sharper focus on the girl at the end of the table. Thinking back I think a slower f.stop may have been a better choice, considering how strange the other pictures came out.

Taken at the Kimberly Hotel, with a standard 55mm f1.8 lens
Fujifim 400ASA
1/30 / 1/60 (My notes aren't clear on that)
f1.8

magus

magus, originally uploaded by sharpishsnapper.

On a walk about I framed this up, and I tried to expose properly for the sky.
The more I look at this image the more I think I've been able to tell some sort of a story...even if it is just, a story about a van driver delivering some stuff.