Hunting for beauty and balance, camera in hand
In a former chapter of my life I trained as a life coach, and the core model we used was very goal centred. This worked very well for some projects, those where you are looking for a specific, measurable outcome, within a set time frame. But goals just don't fit in many parts of life.… Continue reading Aimless Photography
Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) is relatively common among amateur photographers. The basic definition of GAS is the compulsion to keep buying additional cameras, lenses and associated paraphernalia, even when you already have more than enough to be able to enjoy photography and make satisfying pictures. Online forums and blogs often speak of GAS alongside feelings… Continue reading Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) Is To Be Enjoyed. Unless…
There are two routes to go with photography, especially when you're nearer the beginner end. The first is to get a camera, try it for a little while, then conclude it's not for you, sell it, and get a different one instead. This is probably fine once or twice, but if it starts to become… Continue reading The Myth Of The Perfect Camera (Why Familiarity Beats Compatibility)
35hunter's first post debuted in December 2015, five years ago, when I was deep into 35mm film photography. Five years later, I felt it might be a good time to reflect and review, ahead of the next phase - both in blogging, and photography. In terms of audience growth and interaction on 35hunter, I'm really… Continue reading Five Years Of Blogging And Beyond
What is it about having something new that gives us fresh impetus and inspiration? With cameras, aside from those built into phones, I think I've only ever bought one brand new, a Nikon Coolpix back in 2011. This was a breakthrough purchase for me, being my first "proper" camera, after years of Sony Cyber-shot phones.… Continue reading The Allure Of The New (Not So New, Old, And Positively Ancient)
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