The Amateur Film Photographer.

Tag: 55mm

  • Kodak Panatomic-X

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    Thomas John Usimaki
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    Today was a bright, crisp day. I decided to escape the city and breathe in some fresh coastal air. As I wandered along the sandy shores, the rhythmic sound of the waves and the interplay of sunlight and shadow evoked a sense of timeless beauty that perfectly matched the vintage character of Panatomic-X. A few…

  • Crossroads in Barcelona

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    Sometimes in life, you’re at a crossroads. In those moments, a solo trip to Barcelona isn’t a bad idea. On Friday evening, after checking the weather app and seeing rain forecasted in Bordeaux for the entire weekend, I bought a round-trip ticket to Barcelona, booked a hotel, and off I went. I had never flown…

  • Sunday in the Alps

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    Thomas John Usimaki
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    On Sunday October 20th, I decided to go to Chamonix for a hike. It was sunny outside and quite warm for mid-October. I was wearing a t-shirt and wasn’t cold, even though I was at around 2000m in altitude. With me I had both of my Zeiss lenses, the D850 and my FM2n. I’m incredibly…

  • A day in the Vercors Massif.

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    Thomas John Usimaki
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    Last weekend, my father and I decided to get back to the mountains for a breath of fresh air. In trying times nothing is better than enjoying the silent peace and scenery that the Alps provide. Moreover the weather was in our favour. It was around 20°C outside which meant we had ideal conditions for…