Ft. Worth - Texas

I’ve recently purchased a Sony Nex-7, again. The back story is that I bought a Nex-7 when they were first released in I think it was 2012 - then I sold it and adopted the Nikon 1 V1. I sold it as the colors were not just “there” for me —- it was subtle — but noticeable to my eye. But - because it was 24mp I decided to give it another go and bought a used body and lens for less than $500. But I digress as I happen to always do — I’ve learned to drive thru these slight issues and make it work. Whew — ok… so here is an image taken in Ft. Worth Texas between some time of a business conference. This is converted to black/white - and I love it. Taken with the Sony 18-55 f3.5-5.6 kit lens - first generation. I’m very pleased with this shot - uncropped as always.

Ft. Worth - Texas - Color converted to black/white.

the Man

Shot this last summer at a wedding, my Father-in-law -- looking like a made-man. This was cropped - one of the few I've such done. #Sony, #Nex-7, #oldskool

x-equals

​​Brandon Oelling and Michael Gray at x-equals.com/blog are at it again.

A new batch of Lightroom presets hit the interwebs and with every new release the choices between which to use become more of a creative struggle.  A good struggle no less - and choosing a preset reminds me of choosing a specific type-set when designing copy.  Depending upon the scene and the subject - you decide.  And I have all of them from day one to choose from and they are awsome.

This time -- XeL:Color Film Emulations  -- hit the link for more info as I just can do it justice.

I think they are great - and I keep coming back for more when another - "labor of love" is released by Gray and Oelling.​​​

Sony Nex-7 with Nikon 50mm f1.4 ais - developed with X-equals Kodak Ultra Color 400 Tone​​