Fireworks 2022

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It's been 2 years of keeping that tradition of taking photos of fireworks when the end of the year comes, my 2021 firework photos got deleted due to storage errors. I lost a lot of photos since 2014 and when I say a lot i mean really a lot like years of work and practice. I always felt like quitting this photography and imaging gig. Anyways 2022 is New years and let's hope for the best. I am writing this december 2022 cause I am such a liar. 

Battle with the fungal infested sensor the final stand of my Nikon D80

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Upon shooting again with the old D80 I decided to let it go the fungal is strong. I bombarded in tolerable amounts of light cleaned it hoping it lessens, but to no avail the end is for it to be repaired and cleaned but based on what I searched on the internet I saw marks left after cleaning the sensor, stains and stuff, so at the end of this post the D80 needs to retire. I took photos with the pheonix 500mm for fun Just like the fungus of the sensor it creeps It is not noticeable sometimes but knowing it is there is irritating. A game of pretend might solve the problem White with worms of infestation What if...Read More

I tried Flickr Printing

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One lazy week I figured out if I just print some of my photos and display or sell it to friends, and so I did. Looking for printing services Flickr.com Provided me and I tried it. It was a good print ready to mount and display in any room that fits it. :) Try it out www.flickr.com Giclee Prints Fiber Prints Epson Printed photo from flicker Rotten Apple with insect Printed photo from flicker Sun kissed plant Printed photo from flicker moving chimes printed photo flicker Donuts

The D80 has a Texture that is Lovable

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I bought a 2nd hand Nikon D80 3 years ago and I loved it. It has a texture that is processed very well in post. [caption id="attachment_3366" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Nikon D80 textures Gate with Cobwebs[/caption] New image processing (in)camera has improved a lot in terms of color and texture but old camera bodies has its own aesthetic appeal in terms of texture and color handling.  

Testing out the D500

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Testing the Nikon d500. 2 years ago I bought the Nikon D500 for paparazzi photography sadly I had to sell it early for I need to pay debt. I am Planning to buy a Nikon D500 Body this year again or next year for it is a good camera. Looking forward to own this camera again this year or next year. As of now I am staying with the DX system as a go to camera for my photography. Dunking Donuts Nissin Cup Noodles Cheese Curry Dunkin Donuts and Cowhead Chocolate Milk Dunkin Donuts

Tamron 18 – 400mm test metering problems

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Here is what happened when I switched to 18mm it kept its aperture at f/6.7 the metering was off and so again I shoot on the go so I do not check that much when I do these types of photography, the lens camera relationship didn't work. I was expecting the lens to go to aperture f/3.5 at 18mm. My metering was off but that is part of my style of photography checking your metering is recommended but sometimes that moment has passed when you look at the view finder you lost that shot. I was expecting it to go to f/3.5 but the case is the lens needed to adjust at that metering and so the lens has a...Read More

MyPhone Vello Bracket Setup

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Doing Mobile Photography with smartphones using Myphone Myxi1 Plus, sometimes lacks things like extra key light and the usage of bokeh effect with light so I decided to gear things up with my vello brackets.   Vello bracket Setup with Myphone mobile phone[/caption] I put up 2 Andoer Video lights and a vello bracket CB 510 and a clamp on with a wide angle Clip on lens. [caption id="attachment_3357" align="alignnone" width="474"] Singing Bowl Photo taken using Myphone Mobile Phones[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3358" align="alignnone" width="474"] Stuffed toys Bear and Bunny Photo taken using Myphone Mobile Phones[/caption] It might look stupid for some but it can create a different type of photo a different look and feel.   Will resume taking photos for...Read More

Skin Color and Exposures

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Skin Color and Light Martin Joseph Belgica Self Portrait 1 Martin Joseph Belgica Self Portrait 2 Under exposed Processing Over and Underexposed photos. Martin Belgica Over exposed Martin Belgica Processed Photo overexposed Martin Belgica Under exposed Martin Belgica Processed Photo underexposed

Street Photography Shyness

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  In street Photography there are days where confidence conquers the streets and all is good but sometimes the mood is just off and letting it be is better than forcing a photograph. Sometimes shyness conquers the photographer.   if the vibes of the street is to not take pictures then just let it go. Respect the streets and the streets will respect you.   During these moments the church usually is crowded with people catching PUV's and Tricycles, I figured out it is a good 10 minutes to take pictures, sadly that was not the case. I still pushed the shutter button but it was to off emotionally to capture moments. Waiting for moments that never comes. Trying to...Read More

Youtube 2010 – 2021

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I ended officially using Youtube even for video hosting it is too unhealthy for my brain. So back to taking photos of random things. Do not look for a plot or story line. It will be just random. Camera down.... Script into the trash bin.............. It is just wrong... Relax and see the beauty of nature.... Ohhh shit covid 19 still here, I better protect myself. Lights Out///////////// Early Camera existing inside the house The end Youtube 2010 - 2021