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B&W Beard – Jodhpur, Rajashtan

  Pentax K-5 IIs  with Pentax SMC-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited

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Popcorn Maker – Jodhpur, Rajashtan

Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax SMC-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited

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The Indian Flute Player

This man is the coolest flute player in the world. Ron Burgundy is second.

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Turban Tying

Demonstrating how to tie a turban, and also how to wear a fantastic mustache.

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Ray Harryhausen 1920 to 2013

RIP Ray Harryhausen. An amazing visionary. Thanks for making me believe that skeleton soldiers were real.

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Up Close at the Ie Lily Festival

One of the great things about the new 90mm lens for the 645D is that it can focus very close to the subject. Although not a 1:1 macro, it does allow you to get some great detail shots with what … Continue reading

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Vary your Angles (Part 3) – Populate the Scene

Either from a artistic or a commercial point of view, sometimes you want to show people in the shot, sometimes you don’t. Photo editors can be very specific with their requests “I’d like an image of x at dawn with … Continue reading

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In the Studio – Amanda

Model – Amanda ‘Hamilton’ Perez MUA – Summer Johnson-Makeup Artist Pentax 645D HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S Lighting – Grey background. Octabox powered by Profoto Pro-7a as the main light. Small softbox as low fill. A medium size … Continue reading

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Kiyohide Shinjo 9th-dan Uechi Ryu Karate.

On April 30th,  I took portraits of Kiyohide Shinjo. He is a 9th-dan Uechi Ryu karate master and a nine-time all-Okinawa kata and kumite champion. He dominated karate to such an extent he was known as the Okinawan Superman. Shinjo-sensei … Continue reading

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Leia – 80′s Cover Girl

A final image from the studio session for Leia Heider’s portfolio. I wanted a completely different look, but didn’t have time to change the makeup or hair after the Princess Leia shot. Instead we removed the flowers from the hair, … Continue reading

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