Hunting for beauty and balance, camera in hand
There's no question in my mind that a camera can be an instrument of beauty. But what this means can vary, depending on the camera. Broadly speaking, I've realised I've found cameras fall into one of two categories of "instruments of beauty" (or of course they're not interesting or enjoyable enough to be in either).… Continue reading Cameras – Instruments Of Beauty
In a world that's increasingly shouting at us bigger better faster more, it's more important than ever to remember the small things that bring most pleasure. When you're looking big, there's always something bigger. There's no end - whatever you have, there's always an upgrade. But when you seek small, it's so much easier to… Continue reading Seek Small (It’s All You Need)
For whatever reasons, I'm far more comfortable with a camera that is used, than something brand new. Partly, I like the challenge of using something that isn't considered the latest technology, sometimes not even by 15 or 20 years. Partly it's because I don't want to be wading through a thousand menu options to set… Continue reading The Irresistible Beauty Of Imperfection
A comment on a recent post really got me thinking about 35hunter and why I write here. Despite what you might think, this is not a photography blog. Neither is it a camera blog, or a cycling or bicycle blog. Those subjects do feature, but they’re not at the core. What is central to 35hunter… Continue reading This Is Not A Photography Blog
In seeking cameras, I'm all for looking for the one that performs better than most others for the required purpose. In other words, the best tool for the job. But stray too far into this territory and it can become all about function, with no room for beauty or fun. Something like my (now sold)… Continue reading Finding A Fusion Of Beauty, Function And Fun
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