Feb 2023: Anza-Borrego Wildflowers Wildweather

Posted on February 21, 2023March 8, 2023 by fotoikigai

My first photo trip of the year was to Anza-Borrego State Park to photograph wildflowers with the Nikkor 105mm macro lens. Wildflowers were blooming and beautiful but the extremely windy conditions were a challenge. I also brought my Godox V1...Read More

Magnetic Filter Optical Quality Test

Posted on January 11, 2023January 13, 2023 by fotoikigai

In 2022, I switched from the Kase K9 filter holder with 100mm square & retangular filters to magnetic filters. They are much easier to handle, with less chance of breakage and have excellent optical quality. Based on reviewers I trust...Read More

Color-coded Magnetic Filters

Posted on January 9, 2023January 13, 2023 by fotoikigai

The convenience of magnetic filters is undeniable. They allow easy swapping or stacking of circular polarizer and neutral density filters. Plus one set of filters can be used on different lenses equipped with magnetic adapters, with step-down rings if necessary....Read More

Digital Darkrooms

Posted on January 5, 2023January 8, 2023 by fotoikigai

Film & DarkroomI enjoyed developing my own film and prints back in the day. But I've adopted the digital darkroom fully since I transitioned to digital cameras. Film is definitely a slower, more thought-out process. Film choice and proper exposure...Read More

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Posted on January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 by fotoikigai

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Fonts Point, Anza-Borrego

Posted on January 4, 2023April 23, 2024 by fotoikigai

Bryce Canyon/Zion/Grand Canyon North Rim

Posted on October 11, 2022March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

Bryce Canyon National Park is a photo-rich destination. But it hard for photograph to really capture the true 3D splendor of this place. If you are fortunate to have good light, like I did on the first day or atmospheric...Read More

Anza-Borrego State Park

Posted on February 20, 2022March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

After living in SoCal most of my life (since 1970), I finally visited Anza-Borrego State Park about 90mins from Oceanside. Fonts Point at sunset was the highlight. The other highlight of this trip was Bighorn Sheep near our campsite.

UCSD PhIG Nov 2021 – Light

Posted on November 17, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

This month's 'SeeingFresh.com' theme is Light. Light is essential to photography but having light be a thematic element made me (re)process photos a bit differently. Many color photos were processed as black&white since I find the removal of color often...Read More

Astrophotography

Posted on November 13, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

These are a variety of nightscapes taken during our travels.