Accidental SOOC Edition
Today's was a true Friday Photowalk: true in the sense that I was listening to Episode 256 on the day it was release whilst photowalking.
Recently, during a momentary lapse of reason I was contemplating getting a Leica Q2 Monochrom (my finger was hovering dangerously over the "order now" button) but I came to my senses. So instead of laying out over CAD$8000 for a real Q2 Mono, I started experimenting with a Q2 Monochrom simulation recipe for Fujifilm that I found at https://onecameraonelens.com to see if that would satisfy my craving.
I slapped on my Fujinon XF18mmF1.4, set the X-Pro3 to Q2 mono sim and headed out, all the while having forgotten to check whether the camera was in its habitual RAW+JPEG mode. Turns out my X-Pro3 was in JPEG only.
Just as if I had shot with a real Q2 Monochrom, there's no turning back here. Everything is in black and white. There's no option to use a colour version in post, because there're no RAW to convert.
Overall, I think these worked out. They're all SOOC, save for a crop or two. I'm sure a Leica would have given me smoother tone transitions yadda yadda... but are those worth $8000? I think I'll save that money for experiences instead of more gear.
Sticking it to the man
Just some cedars growing along the side of Old Tenth Line Road, backlit.
Dandelion & son
I thought dandelion season was over. I guess it never is.
Down to a trickle
Princess Louise Falls is where Taylor Creek makes its way down the northern escarpment of the Fallingbrook area of Orléans. Taylor Creek is primarily fed by snowmelt and rainwater runoff. There hasn't been snow for months now, and it's been a rather dry summer, so the falls aren't doing all that well right now.
Party Time at the Falls
Princess Louise Falls has always attracted youths who like to party a little... and the partygoers never seem to clean up after themselves. Unsurprising, but disappointing nonetheless.
Party Time at the Falls
Princess Louise Falls has always attracted youths who like to party a little... and the partygoers never seem to clean up after themselves. Unsurprising, but disappointing nonetheless.
Party Time at the Falls
Princess Louise Falls has always attracted youths who like to party a little... and the partygoers never seem to clean up after themselves. Unsurprising, but disappointing nonetheless.
The Falls up close
I was able to climb up a few "levels" and get closer to what's left of the action at Princess Louise Falls this morning. Everything seems so precarious - those trees in the background are clinging to nothing. What happened to the soil? The falls themselves are dripping over a thick layer of moss that's growing on the ledge; this is what happens when there's such a low flow.
The Falls up close
I was able to climb up a few "levels" and get closer to what's left of the action at Princess Louise Falls this morning. Everything seems so precarious - those trees in the background are clinging to nothing. What happened to the soil? The falls themselves are dripping over a thick layer of moss that's growing on the ledge; this is what happens when there's such a low flow.
Unrest in the forest
Cue Rush... "There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble with the trees..."
The woods around Taylor Creek & Princess Louise Falls certainly seem to be having a hard time hanging on. I've never seen so many exposed roots and fallen trunks. I guess it's just the cycle of life.
Unrest in the forest
Cue Rush... "There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble with the trees..."
The woods around Taylor Creek & Princess Louise Falls certainly seem to be having a hard time hanging on. I've never seen so many exposed roots and fallen trunks. I guess it's just the cycle of life.
Unrest in the forest
Cue Rush... "There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble with the trees..."
The woods around Taylor Creek & Princess Louise Falls certainly seem to be having a hard time hanging on. I've never seen so many exposed roots and fallen trunks. I guess it's just the cycle of life.
Young Canadians
A young maple growing in the woods near Princess Louise Fails.
There's no light like backlight
A maple leaf backlit by the morning sun near Taylor Creek.
Nature's litter
Pinecones dotting the forest floor are nature's litter. At least they're biodegradable in less than 1000 years.
Nature's litter
Pinecones dotting the forest floor are nature's litter. At least they're biodegradable in less than 1000 years.
More maples in the morning
I can't get enough of these backlit maple leaves.
Backlight & bokeh
Not much to say here.