Took a few more pictures in the studio today… I am starting to feel mildly vain. I think this is due to the fact that I keep using myself as a subject, to test my lighting, and then end up with cool shots that I am compelled to post.
So here they are.
  

I just acquired a Pentax 645 Medium format camera(it’s an older camera that’s been hanging around at work) and am planning to do some shooting with it. It comes with a decent arsenal of lenses, a 150mm f3.5, a 75mm f2.8, a 55mm f2.8, and a 35mm f3.5. Loads of fun are sure to be had.

I will mostly be shooting in black and white, using Fuji NeoPan 400ISO film, but because I was anxious to use the camera yesterday, I grabbed a roll of Kodak Porta 160nc (color) to start with. To get a feel camera, I set it up in my studio and shot some self-portraits using the help of my friend Alyson, because the Pentax doesn’t have a timed shutter release. I used a lighting angle similar to one that my friend Peter likes to use, and the 55mm for a little bit of a wide angle feel. I’ll have to get my film developed before you or I get to see them, but they should turn out well.

Here are some decent test shots that I took with my 20D, just to give you a taste.
  

It’s Bogie! the WSU Flying Dog!
This is from some promo pics I did for the aviation department at Winona State University.

In other news, we’ve had some interesting clouds the last few weeks ’round here. So I took a couple shots and used a graduated grey filter to help make things pop.

Annnnnd here are a few pics I found in the archives…