The Swans

February 11, 2020 in journal

I always carry one of my RX100s with me and try to take a few photos everyday no matter where I am or what I am doing. Most of these photographs are no good, but every once in a while, I run into a scene I love.

This was the case a couple of days ago coming back from the grocery store, shopping bag on the shoulder and camera in my pocket. It was a nice and calm night, and these two swans were hanging out on the river. I loved the contrast between the dark water and the white birds.

The RX100 doesn't excel in low light, but it is the best camera -by far- to carry along with the groceries. I took a few shots, hoping for the best, and kept walking. I really like the final image, an unexpected one that I was able to make only because I was carrying my camera with me.

Foggy night at the bridge

December 10, 2019 in photographs

Some images I made last night at the "roman bridge" (even though the locals call it roman, the bridge is actually from the medieval ages) in heavy fog.

Photographing Star Trails from the backyard

September 08, 2018 in journal

In this video, I try long (really long) exposures with my Sony a6500, as I try to get some star trails at the country house. My first time with a digital camera.

In this video, I try long (really long) exposures with my Sony a6500, my first time doing this with a digital camera.

While film has reciprocity failure, digital has its own set of problems when it comes to long exposure photography.

In the end, though, I was satisfied with the results!

Tower at night, Monforte de Lemos, July 2018

July 05, 2018 in photographs

I woke up early that morning, hoping for some fog. There was some indeed, but not enough to make me go out and shoot an hour before dawn.

Then I went to the living room and looked at the castle, on top of the hill. That window is the only one in the house with a clear view of the medieval structure.

I couldn't see it. The fog was, obviously, thicker up there. I put my clothes on and headed outside.

I took a few exposures, this one being my favorite, I believe. It was dark, not was there half an hour left until sunrise, but the fog didn't help the light to get through.

This is why I won't get tired of saying: wake up and get out.

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