Category Archives: Lab Report

The ongoing misadventures of Pu & Bear

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Merry Christmas and a happy holidays to all my family and friends around the world. Anyone want to place a bet on how long it will take for Bear to destroy her latest toy…

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Chocolate Shake

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

A first attempt at capturing bear mid shake. Thanks to Michael and Pete for assisting and Bear for being repeatedly soaked. It’s a good job labs like water. Lighting – Beauty Dish as the main light, magnum reflector behind Bear, … Continue reading →

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The best camera is the one you have with you

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Took the camera with me on the dog’s walk. Nice evening light. It was dark by the time I’d managed to get Bear back on the lead. Labrador’s should be classed as marine mammals, and chocolate labs do not seem … Continue reading →

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Black Bear

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

In times of need, Bear transforms into “Black Bear” a shadowy force that is more bite than bark. Rather than a phone booth, Bear transforms herself in Photoshop, then charges off into the night.

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High Speed Bear (More Flash Duration Testing)

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Some more flash duration testing this time with Bear as the model. When using natural light you can freeze action by using a fast shutter speed. When using a strobe (and low ambient light) you freeze action with the light … Continue reading →

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Back from the Beach

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Took Bear for a wander along the beach and over the coral as the tide was low. For those who live near the ocean this tide forecast website is really useful.

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Kayaking in Okinawa

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

Last weekend I did a little bit of location scouting with Norwegian photographer Heiko Junge. Shot with both the 645D and the 67II. Put all the gear in a Pelican case so I could wade across the river. Digital Discovery … Continue reading →

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Hungry Bear

Posted on August 1, 2010 by
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Pentax 67 lenses on Pentax 645D Body (Part 2)

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Please check out the first part of this post here. I just tried out attaching my 105mm Pentax 67 lens to the 645D body. Adapter works well. Lovely mechanical clicks as everything locks into place. When you turn on the … Continue reading →

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First images with the 645D

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

The story so far… Charged battery. Turned on camera. Set language (to English), set date, set time. Inserted  32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card into each of the two memory card slots. Attached lens. Placed piece of bread behind ear. Pointed … Continue reading →

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