One of the first rolls of film I exposed from the box of expired 35mm film I received last year is a 36-exposure cartridge of Fujichrome PROVIA 400F Professional [RHP III]. Fujichrome PROVIA 400F was a high-quality colour reversal film manufactured by Fujifilm. It was known for its excellent colour reproduction, fine grain, and sharpness, making it a popular choice among professional photographers. With a sensitivity of ISO 400, this film was ideal for shooting in low light conditions or…
It was a cold day, but after the weekend of winter hell we experienced during our trip to Champaign, Illinois, I wanted to get outside for a bike ride. The air was cold this morning; I expected to warm up once I got going. I put on some layers, stuck the Minolta XD-11 camera in the basket of the e-bike, donned my helmet and started for Van Horne Park. Van Horne Park is a recreational park located in Rocky Hill…
I enjoy the rapidly changing colours of the leaves in early Autumn. Late autumn has a more melancholy feeling. This particular day was cool and dry with no sign of the sun; it was 100% overcast. I didn’t know how many more good days I would have for a bicycle ride. I packed up my camera and headed out to Van Horne Park. I love the late fall colours of the wild native meadow plants.…
Tuesday During the pandemic, Bhavna and I talked about how when it was safe to do so, we would take some road trips to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, perhaps with a stop in Boston to visit some of our college days favourites. I wanted to satisfy my urge to photograph lighthouses, and Bhavna wanted to experience the romance of the New England coastal towns. Now that most of the North East are vaccinated, it seemed like the right time. It's…
Bhavana didn't have to twist my arm. The kids and I wanted some fresh air and a walk from our home to the trails around Van Horne seemed like the right thing to do. It was a bit chilly but with our coats zipped up we walked and talked about the things families talk about. School, friends, family. We discovered a new mini trail between Princeton Avenue in Rocky Hill and the Princeton Hills apartments on Blue Spring Road. I…
