The Adventures of Michael Vincent
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X-System | The XF56mm
2022-03-09 23:47:11 UTCI love Faces. Portraits is my Passion. The XF 56mm F1.2 is a dream Lens from Fujifilm. In Full Frame terms, it is the equivalent of the classic 85mm; this is Portrait territory.
Yesterday, I wrote about how natural the 50mm is for my eyes, the 56mm is absolutely perfect. …
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X-System | Seeing Normal
2022-03-08 17:47:54 UTCThe 50mm is a classic Lens - no question about it. I have documented my thoughts about this standard Lens and field of view somewhere on this site.
If you have been following my Journal and musings, you will know about my wonky field of view. The Nifty 50 to…
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X-System: On Going Gratitude
2022-03-02 23:08:37 UTCIt’s amazing we have have been blessed with another year together. My goodness, I wasn’t sure I would make it.
My instincts tells me she will endure to ripe old age. I know this because my grandmother was in her 90s when she died.
My photographs tell me she will…
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The X-System | Looking For Stories
2022-02-18 17:08:35 UTCTo tell a visual story requires a specific Lens. As The Fuji Warrior, I am spoilt for choice: XF 14mm XF16mm XF18mm XF23mm
Technically speaking, a story can be told with a standard 50mm field of view. This is fine if the nifty 50mm matches the natural vision of your…
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X-System | Night Light
2022-02-08 23:20:51 UTCThis is different to long exposure. It’s all about seeking the spot of light. The fast Lens lives for this moment.
The Light at Night reveals its colourful colourful expression.
Embracing the grain adds texture.
The interplay between light and dark reveals energy and stillness.
The story begins wherever the…