Sometimes too much of something we enjoy can stop our enjoyment. Whilst I haven’t lost my love of photography I have enjoyed a break from it and some time doing other things. My wife and I have been doing a lot of walking to try and raise some money for Stand Up to Cancer. The challenge was to walk 60 miles in a month, but with two dogs it was always going to be a bit of a breeze, and with two weeks to go we’ve already completed about 50 miles. But, it’s been nice to just go out and walk and not put myself under pressure to try and get ‘good’ photographs, and I’ve seen a couple of spots that I will go back to with a camera at some point.
A New lens
I bought a 7Artisans 7.5mm Ultra Wise (that’s fisheye to you and me) lens a few weeks ago. I have to admit, it’s a challenge to use. Manual focus and poor eyesight don’t mix well, and I keep getting my fingers/thumb in the shot.
I do like the f/stop being on the lens rather than the camera, and when in focus it does a good job. I was hoping to use it with the GM1 for some street photography, but I think it might struggle without IBIS. One to keep practicing at.
Not long now until my first photography trip for 2023!
Shaun Madill Photography 