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3/22/2011
INSPIRATION: BARCELONA
In 1998 I've been in the staates for a highschool year with EF. I am not a really big fan of EF, but I love Barcelona and I like the concept of these videos. Also check out the Paris Version. It's even better, but I like Barcelona as a city more.
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7/31/2010
7/30/2010
295: NIKON D5000 review...
My thoughts on the D5000
As you might know, I do use Nikon. Or rather the Fuji S5 Pro with Nikon lenses... D200 Body bla bla.
The S5 pro is my workhorse, and a couple of months ago I purchased the Nikon D5000. Mainly to use it as an inexpensive video option (some examples are the DVL videos and the upcoming Leema videos).
Over the last few weeks, especially during my Barcelona trip, I really got to love this camera. It's small body makes it a very nice "take it everywhere" camera. Coupled with the Nikon 35mm 1.8 and a Blackrapid camerastrap I had it with me every time.
Besides it's size I do like the swivel screen. Not because I want to use it in different angles or anything, but more because I can hide the display. I realized that I really concentrate on shooting rather than checking the display all the time.
Never the less it is a consumer camera, it's small size has of course some downsides. Coming from a pro camera, I am used to have all the important functions on different buttons or wheels. But on the D5000 you have to do that within menus or via button combinations. On the other hand it really makes everything more simplistic in the way how you shoot. It's a little like shooting with the Minox...more or less.
It's image quality and especially the ISO quality is very impressive. That cam is definitely always my backup camera during a shot. I do believe that the lenses and the light are more important than the camera itself, although I would love to have a camera with a bigger sensor. Wont have the money for middle format, but 35mm FX will be mine soon hopefully....
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7/29/2010
7/28/2010
7/27/2010
292: BCN TAXI
Task number three of the BCN trip: Spark some new ideas.
Well, I didn't quite accomplish the second task. At least not as far as I am concerned, that's why I guess I didn't spark some new ideas in particular. But I put some things on my to do list for this blog. As I said in the "What's in my bag" post I will start to write some reviews or insights on some equipment or gadgets. I just like electronic stuff and my equipment, so why not share some of my thoughts, love and grief about that stuff.
And another thing is to write more. Getting a good shot everyday is harder than I thought that it would be, so I will try to enhance the posts by writing a little more. Let's see how that will work out.
Barcelona Shot 1
Barcelona Shot 2
Barcelona Shot 3
Barcelona Shot 4
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7/26/2010
7/25/2010
290: A COSY PLACE TO STAY
Task number two of the BCN trip: Refuel creativity.
First I need to recap the last few months. Did or do I feel that I got low on creativity? I guess you always need more "creativity", or you always think that there isn't enough. So yes, although I had ideas pouring in and I wasn't lazy (at least that's what I tell myself), I do believe that I need more of that "creativity".
Barcelona was always stored under my "One of the most creative citys" file. But as I said the city was packed with tourist, and that might be the reason why I just was way too underwhelmed with the creative energy of the city. I didn't see much that really inspired me unfortunately. Please do not get me wrong: I really like this city, but maybe it was like everything in life: As soon as you look for it, you won't find or see it.
Barcelona Shot 1
Barcelona Shot 2
Barcelona Shot 3
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7/24/2010
7/23/2010
288: LONELY GUY
So task number one of the BCN trip: Get some vacation. Well, some people asked me if it was even worth to do a short vacation for only four days. I wont argue with the fact that a five week trip to Indonesia is certainly more relaxing and money-wise the better choice. But getting out of the apartement, seeing some different things, getting around different speaking (and thinking) people even when it's just four days will help you to unplug and help you to get your mind of of things or troubles. Hell, even getting on a cheap airplane will get your thoughts away from all the things at home.
So long story short: I did get some good short vacation and forgot about the daily business.
Barcelona Shot 1
Barcelona Shot 2
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7/22/2010
7/21/2010
286: SUNBURNED AND LOST
Allright, first and foremost I must say that Barcelona is a great city. It was the second time, I visited this nice city in Spain. Overall I always had a very good memory and opinion about the spanish people. And this time we definitely met a bunch of nice people, but we also met a lot of rude people. BUT I believe this was due to the fact that it was the high season for tourist and therefore the city was more than crowded. Moreover it was very hot, so I'd excuse the rudeness, I guess.
Nevertheless, I can recommend Barcelona to everyone. It doesn't matter if you want to go sight seeing, go to the beach or if you just want to shop. It has everything, but beware of the pick-pocket thieves! We didn't get robbed, but we saw one.
Barcelona Shot 1
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7/20/2010
285: BARCELONA EDITION
Last week I did a short trip to Barcelona. Besides the vacation I had a couple of things (or priorities) in mind. First of course was to get a little vacation and forget the usual surroundings, that day by day business so to speak. Second I wanted to refuel creativity. And third to spark some new ideas, although this certainly goes hand in hand with the second part.
So over the next few days, I'm going to write a little bit about Barcelona and my insights on those three little quests.
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