The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

[blessingx]

Continuing the theme… 

 

[n_maher]

I decided that it was time for a proper camera to capture the kids.  My iPhone appears to have over-processed the shit out of this photo of the photo-taking tool.

 

[blessingx]

6 hours ago, n_maher said:

I decided that it was time for a proper camera to capture the kids. 

Congrats! 

[blessingx]

Let's see how deep we can go into Chinese lens recreations. After success with several Light Lens Lab models, and reading/watching too many reviews on this, just ordered the even cheaper Mandler (named after Walter Mandler, the Leica and IMAX lens designer) 35mm F2 “7 elements” based on the Leica Summicron 35mm Type IV (KOB). We'll see. 

 

[Torpedo]

 

[n_maher]

^^ Because it's a goddamn brilliant camera.  I got to shoot with a D4S at work for a bit but have too much Sony stuff at this point to ever practically think about another system.

Speaking of Sony, the A7V's 30fps is goddamn bonkers.  Sounds like a Gatling gun but allows for capturing some pretty great shots even in mediocre hands.

 

Edit - yes, that's Andrew with the glasses running the 800m today.

[dsavitsk]

Ghosts, nudes and lesbian pageant queens: highlights from NYC’s Photography Show – in pictures

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/22/aipad-photography-show-new-york

[blessingx]

With the Hormuz shipping situation, thought I’d mention Richard Misrach’s Cargo oversized photo book arrived recently and I swear it is one of the best printed books I own. Stunning. Online? Less so. Check it out or as the prints tour. 

https://fraenkelgallery.com/portfolios/richard-misrach-cargo 

https://museemagazine.com/culture/2025/1/15/nbsprichard-misrach-cargo-ships-pace-gallery 

 

[jose]

Whenever I visit London, I always end up taking photos of these three places. The colors really catch my eye: blue, red... I'm posting some of the many photos I took, although I haven't looked at them all yet. In my defense, it's hard to concentrate while chasing after your pre-teen son... although I did manage to sneak a nod to Wings.

[Craig Sawyers]

Great photos. Is that St Pancras station?

 

[jose]

Yes, it´s St Pancras 

[Craig Sawyers]

It closed as a hotel in the 1930's, and was essentially derelict. It came perilously close to being demolished, but after a massive campaign in the 60's it was saved. Alhough it was only in the early 2000's it was restored to the tune of £800m.

The station behind it is the Eurostar London Terminus. It is quite an experience getting on a train at St Pancras and getting off at Gare du Nord in Paris.

The superb front of Euston station even after massive protest - demolished and now a bland and functional frontage and appearance.

Euston demolition https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/nov/07/euston-arch-rail-london-demolished-1961

What it looks like now