52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 - Wildlife

 

Week 5- Wildlife

After nature and architecture, let’s try to photograph wildlife. For this week photography challenge, take the theme as a general guideline. 

For me the swan is the real wild ones - So beautiful and full of power.

Hasselblad 500 C/M

 

So I try to find info online about my dream cameras from Hasselblad and for you that dont know its a Swedish manufacturer of medium format cameras. 

The one and only ❤

The Hasselblad 500 series began with the revolutionary 500C, one of the most iconic cameras in photographic history. Modified throughout the years, the 500 series cameras represent the pinnacle of Victor Hasselblad's V System.

500C IN SPACE

The 500C gained its true claim to fame after astronaut Walter Schirra took it with him on the Mercury rocket in 1962, becoming the first camera to properly document space.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE 500 CAMERAS

The development of the 500C led to multiple versions with various modifications. The 500C/M, launched in 1970, was fitted with an interchangeable focusing screen, including a prism viewfinder with a built-in exposure meter. Introduced in 1988, the 503CX was a critical advancement of the 500C/M, equipped with both a built-in flash control (OTF metering) and a very bright focusing screen. 

The Hasselblad came with a 12-shot magazine for 120 film. 6×6 negatives per roll and I love that format. I can't wait to try this camera.

Hasselblad 500 CM Guide || Gear Guides

My New Camera & How it Will Make me Better

Hasselblad 500 C/M Overview

Winter photography..

 

The Mamiya is now loaded with new battery and film for some winter photography. 

It´s -13 degrees outside and beautiful snow - perfect day for photography!

morning music

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Kodachrome - Film from 2017

 

Set during the final days of the admired photo development system known as Kodachrome, a father and son hit the road in order to reach the Kansas photo lab before it closes its doors for good.

This film did not get good grades but suited me who have a fever and had a theme that I liked. Love films like Kodachrome and never got to know my dad either.

"For Kodachrome Fans, Road Ends at Photo Lab in Kansas"

Director: Mark Raso

Writer: Jonathan Tropper

Stars: Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, Elizabeth Olsen

Kodachrome | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Mamiya RZ67, Hasselblad C/M or 503CX?

So I got a question from my brother Peter. Do you want to loan a new camera? Mamiya RZ67, Hasselblad C/M or 503CX?

Todays mission will be to get facts on this three cameras so I can pic one.

On this old strange self-portrait I´m holding a Mamiya M645 that is also Peters. At the moment I have 3 cameras that is his. Mamiya M645, Pentax 67 and Mamiya 645E. I have not used them as I wanted. Covid arrived and I been waiting for life to get back to normal and it probably never will.

I need to find a new project that don't involve people.

52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 - Architecture

 

Week 4- Architecture

Last week we took a photo of nature, it’s only logical that this week challenge is Architecture. The focus of your photo should be architecture, of any kind.

One of the "Tule towers" in Sundbyberg..

52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 - Architecture

So this weeks its Architecture in the challange and that is someting that I really like. I just need to pic one building in Stockholm and I need a good light. Guess that this will be this weekend. Dark when I go to work and when I leave..

This pic is some months ago - the towers close to Karolinska Hospital in Solna.

Slaves - White Knuckle Ride

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Polaroid - Supercolor 645

 

This is my new Polaroid - Supercolor 645 and took one test pic yesterday to check if the flash worked but I did not get a sharp picture (I was too close).

Instructions is stand at least 1,2 m from your subject when you not using the close up feature. I missed to check if I have that.

Lomo’Instant Wide Camera - William Klein Edition

 

Lomo’Instant Wide Camera and Lenses (William Klein Edition).

Instant photographs are, for me and for the people I take pictures of, a special experience. I really like the possibilities to share this moment, thanks to instantaneity.

— William Klein

Through our partnership with Polka Factory, Paris, we are delighted to collaborate on this exciting project with William Klein with whom we share an appetite for the unconventional. Klein is widely regarded as one of photography’s innovators. His healthy disregard for the rules has led to the creation of revolutionary imagery that is internationally celebrated and critically acclaimed. 

The Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide William Klein Edition camera embraces wide-format instant photography and pays homage to Klein's contribution to the art form, with an exclusive Leporello containing words and original artwork from Klein himself included for further inspiration. Now you can hold Klein’s brutally honest images and uncompromising vision in your hands as we invite you to follow in his footsteps with the Lomo’Instant Wide William Klein Edition!

Note: The instant photos shown in the gallery were taken by the Lomography Staff.

Package Includes

Lomo’Instant Wide Camera William Klein Edition

Exclusive William Klein Leporello

Lomo'Instant Wide Ultra Wide-Angle Lens Attachment and Viewfinder

Lomo'Instant Wide Close-Up Lens Attachment

Lomo'Instant Wide Splitzer

Remote Control Lens Cap

Shooting Technique Cards

Colored Gel Filters

Instruction Manual

Magnet Stickers

Glue Dots

Photo Stands and Photo Clips

I think this is a beautiful fun camera and if I didn't already have an instax camera, this would be my choice.

Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide [Instant Review]

Cyberphotos new competition: Food photo

Cyberphoto is starting a competition with the theme Food Photo and it is free interpretation of the theme for you as a photographer and contestant.

First prize: Canon EOS  camera body + RF 24-105/4-7,1 IS STM

Second prize: Canon EOS RP camera body + RF 24-105 / 4-7.1 IS STM

Third prize: Canon EOS M50 black camera body + EF-M 15-45 / 3.5-6.3 IS STM

Send in your picture 15 Jan - 15 March 2021.

And more info you find on this link: www.cyberphoto.se

Food photography tips and tricks from youtube

52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 - Nature

 

Week 3 - Nature. 

This is the first nature pic for this week and it was freezing cold near the water next to my job. My fingers almost died..

Pretty vague theme to start things with, Nature. This week, take a photo of the nature around you.

Annie Lennox - Moonlight Sonata (Ludwig van Beethoven)

52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 - Sunrise

Week 2- Sunrise

In Sweden the sun rises at 08:36 but this week have been no sun at all in the morning. This was yesteday morning at Bromma airport. So cold and in the background you can see where I live.

Röyksopp - Ice Machine (Depeche Mode)

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Polaroid Supercolor 645 - My new "Kraftwerk" camera from the 1980s

 

I have been bad again - could not resist this camera at un auction - I been looking for this black and red "Kraftwerk" camera last year - Polaroid Supercolor 645.

It´s the best colors and it will be cool to play with then winter is over or indoors. Next week its time to buy Polaroid 600 film at Brunos Bildverkstad to test this camera.

Polaroid 600 - Camera Guide

52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 - Study

 

Week 1 - Study (no photograph)

The goal for this challenge is that instead of just looking at a photo for 1sec, you’ll have to take time to really study the photo. To identify what you like about the photo, and what you don’t like.

Perfect with photography books when it snows outside..

Last chance "The Darkroom" Tom of Finland at Fotografiska!

 

Last chance to see Tom of Finland at Fotografiska in Stockholm.

Swelling muscles and genitals, extremely masculine and erotically confident men who enjoy sex together – Tom of Finland's drawings leave no-one unaffected. The photographs he took of friends and partners, to use as inspiration and reference-pictures for his world-famous homoerotic drawings, are now exhibited for the first time at Fotografiska. Curated by Berndt Arell, in cooperation with Fotografiska's exhibition producer Jessica Jarl, The Darkroom is an exciting study in artist Tom of Finland's (born Touko Laaksonen) life and work-process – something that originally took place in dark rooms. This year it's 100 years since he was born, and once again there are forces trying to relegate homosexual desire into dark closets.

Boy Harsher - Come Closer

52 Weeks Photography Challenge 2021 – Improve Your Photography!

So this is not a joke! I never ever ends a challange I know that.. but for now I cant start with my project so I need to play around with my new camera. Why not a new challenge that I found online?

Welcome to the 52 Weeks Photography Challenge! 

/Kevin Mercier

Each week of the coming year – 2021 – you will be presented with a photography challenge. The challenge will be either based on composition, on a theme, or on a feeling. You will have to take one photo to fulfill the challenge.

During this Photography Challenge, you will make good use of composition rules, tell compelling stories, and convey emotions. If you stick to this challenge through the end, you will undoubtedly be a far better photographer than when you started.

Composition: The challenges in the Composition categories are challenges that will make you work on your composition. A powerful composition is the key to a powerful photo; with 10 photography challenges on Composition, you’ll greatly improve your skills.

Theme: This category is the broadest of the 3. In the weekly challenges, a broad theme will be given. The theme is open to interpretations, and while restricting you to a specific theme, it will still give you the freedom to create as you wish. There are 30 challenges based on Themes.

Feeling: The last category of the 3, Feeling is also the hardest. In this category, the challenges will be based on Feelings. The goal is to convey a specific feeling through a photograph, the ultimate goal for most photographers. There are 11 photography challenges around Feeling, and they are mostly in the last weeks of the 52 weeks challenge. This will give you time to improve your photography with the other challenges before being ready to tackle these ones.

You will find below the complete list of the 52 photography challenges, ordered from week number 1 to week number 52.

If you want to read more about each challenge. Link :kevmrc 52-weeks-photography-challenge

1. Study

2. Sunrise

3. Nature

4. Architecture

5. Wildlife

6. Sunset

7. Love

8. Light

9. Night

10. Happiness

11. Leading Lines

12. Spring

13. Portrait

14. Laugh

15. Rule of Thirds

16. Power of Elements

17. Sky

18. No Sky

19. Jump shot

20. Symmetry

21. No face portrait

22. Black and white

23. Details

24. Negative Space

25. Summer

26. Reflection

27. Silhouette

28. Framing

29. Movement

30. Immobility

31. Color

32. Immensity

33. Panorama

34. Shadows

35. Fleeting moment

36. Top-down

37. Adventure

38. Perspective

39. Fall

40. Water

41. Levitation

42. Cold

43. Warmth

44. Fear

45. Double exposure

46. Anticipation

47. Contradiction

48. Void

49. Oddity

50. Mystery

51. Winter

52. Christmas

Nouvelle Vague - Dance With Me 

Shutter button and nail polish?

 

I lost 2 shutter button with beautiful skull from Danish Cam-in and now I have a new third one. Got the tip from the store "Kamera Doktorn" to use a little nail polish but not much. Keep fingers krossed that this will be the last that I need. 

She Past Away - Rituel

Street art and EBM music from Finland

Some days you should just stay in bed all day. Today I had one of those days. Did not start good at all.. I found out that someone did not like my photographs and that is ok but I took it hard and I usually don't care at all.

This week can only getting better from now on and why not with some music from Finland?

 

OLDSCHOOL UNION - Perkele

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100 most influential photographers - Corinne Day # 50

50. Corinne Day, British 1965- 2010. Influenced by Goldin and Clark and a close friend of Kate Moss, Corinne Day’s fashion images and personal reportage create controversy and commercial praise. www.corinneday.co.uk

Today I will learn more abote Corinne Day, a self-taught British fashion photographer, documentary photographer and former fashion model who helped to define the image of her generation.  

It was not easy to find picturs by Corinne but I found some videos on youtube. See below.

CORINNE DAY / FIB 5 Minute Web-Doco - Masters of Photography Vol 11 'Immortals'