Mamiya C220. Needs a service as the shutter release is a bit sticky, so not been used in anger yet.

(R-L) Olympus OM-2 with a 50mm, a Canon F3 with a 50mm and my (not really retro) Fuji X-Pro 1.

The Olympus needed a new winding mechanism which was fairly pricey for repair, but both that and the Canon were free, so can’t really complain. The Canon just needed a bit of light servicing and a dent taking out of the lens hood where it had been dropped, but otherwise is in fantastic condition. Bloody bomb proof camera that one.

There’s also a Bronica Zenza in the collection, but finding time (HA!) to actually get out and shoot some stuff has been my biggest challenge. Hopefully that will change in the near future, so I can then post up some results.

Have a look though a few of the articles here

Articles

Oh yeah, and how to deadlift properly

http://www.jameshaskell.com/blog/fitness/how-to-perform-a-deadlift-the-right-way

Lots more good stuff on his blog and YT channel.

Late to the thread, but, if you want the advice of a pro about how to burn fat through lifting weights, then look no further

http://www.jameshaskell.com/blog/fitness/how-to-burn-fat-through-lifting-weights

Mr. Robot. Best thing I’ve watched for ages.

Taboo is also good. Mud, blood, violence and magic, just up my street.

Sitting on my hands rocking back and forth like a madman, waiting for new GOT and House of Cards.

Tries to get into Man in the High Castle, but only done a few episodes. Maybe I need to persevere ?

Not sure about spikes, but Salomon do their Speecross range in kids sizes, and they grip very well in mud. Might be a good place to start.

Try here https://www.bikejames.com/products/

Great photos Graham. I’ll be reading your blog with interest, as it’s something I’d love to do one day.

cat69uk – Member
whats the liner like?
Slight compression, just a soft lycra.

Soft lycra rather than compression, but really comfy. A lot nicer than mesh liners.

That’s pretty much my job title already, considering the amount I’ve been ****ed by my company.

I have a pair of these

https://www.athleteshop.co.uk/craft-joy-2-in-1-shorts-men-black-s?gclid=COPp0-vygtECFUS4GwodaSIC4Q

Most comfortable running shorts I’ve ever owned. Would happily buy another pair.

@YoKaiser – Loving your work, some great stuff on your Instagram page. I’ll be following with interest.

The descent.

Big blue.

Winter in Paradise

A Scottish day in southern Spain.

Both images shot and edited on an iphone

A walk around the reservoir in the gathering gloom.

^^ in an hour !! How fast are you going ?

15km Coniston route

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1450144757

12km Stavely route

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1337716241

I reckon you’ll be faster than me though :lol:

Course route for a 12km round Hawkshead

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1128514444

I have another one for Kentmere. Give me a sec and I’ll find it.

A Roman legionnaire walk into a bar, holds up two fingers and says ‘five beers please’.

Walking the Himalayas by Levison Wood

Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession by Richard Askwith

The Real Heroes of Telemark by Ray Mears

Not mountaineering books per se, but all feature plenty of mountains.

Thanks Geetee. Hes a really nice bloke, and a very decent and genuine person, but he looks a bit intimidating walking down the street. Wouldn’t hurt a fly in reality.

Ben

An iphone portrait

Suitably boring answer for you.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-ktv2-drive-front-and-rear-light-set/

Well made, waterproof, easy to put on and take off, plug into the work PC to charge during the day, and they’re £35.

Have similar 2 mile ish commute, and they’re great.

My goddamn eczema seems to be back under control, which means I can get back to running and cycling without going insane.

Oh, and I’ve got a job interview in a week and a half. Fingers crossed.

As above, all entry level Canon/Nikon DSLr’s will be great to start on. Find one in your budget to suit, and go from there.

I’d be wary of buying 2nd hand from Ebay, as you have little to no come back should there be a problem.

I buy 2nd hand camera gear from MPB.com, Wex Photography and Camera Jungle, who are all reputable online dealers.

New waterproof (ha) phone and a leatherman down the longdrops at Glastonbury.

I didn’t go after them.

No. Just no. Trust me on this.

Sorry for your loss buddy.

Lost my best friend 2 years ago, but still feel him next to me when I’m out walking. Even now he’s gone, he’s still my dog.

We do the best for them whilst they’re still here, and in all honesty I think they know that. I’m pretty sure he knew just how much you meant to him, as much you knew how much he meant to you.

A slice of Lancashire

Meh. Snarky documentary maker tells us that the world is a bit screwed up. No kidding . :|

Greg, I think it’s those big blocks of primary colours, that really makes it stand out. It’s a punchy, bold look, but I love it and it makes me want to stop and look, which in itself is a winning strategy.

The Hasselblad is certainly working it’s magic. Are you using Kodak Portra 400 btw ? I’ve acquired a Bronica Zenza, so doing some research on film types.

Websites looking good as well. Not too fussy, crowded or difficult to navigate. All of which I hate with a passion. Nice and clean and simple, with the pictures being the focus, not the website.

Kiwijohn. I have a Fuji xf 35mm WR f2 lens on the X-pro1. Lovely lens, just need to save up for an 18mm to go with it.

Love your latest work Greg, especially the contrast of the colours between the subject and the backdrop, really grabbed my attention.

Anyway, I’m continuing to get to grips with my Fuji X-Pro 1

A walk through the beech woods of Northern England in autumn

Handyman you just discoverd that it’s far better to be a passionate photographer than a technically capable one!

This. Times a MILLION. You can have the best equipment money can buy, and still be a terrible photographer. It is not about what camera you have, it’s what you do with it.

Anyway, rant over. I’ve been learning how to process 35mm film in a dark room this week, and then scanning the negatives to import them into Lighroom.

The first few

You looking at me ?

Doorway conversation

The arches

Light lunch

Taken on a 40 year old Pentax K1000 with a 50mm prime, using Ilford HP5 ISO 400 film

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/crud-roadracer-mk3-mudguard-set/

Sorted

No, it’s not weird. Lost my dog over a year ago now, and I still miss him. He really was a best friend and a companion.

Some people don’t really ‘get it’, but we had a bond, and losing him was like losing a member of the family.

My consolation was that I treated him the best I could and looked after him properly, after he was dumped out in the cold by someone else, and we literally rescued him.

I can’t have another dog just now due to work/life commitments, so I just fuss every other dog I get to meet. My poor girlfriend knows that she is fighting a losing battle though, and one day there will be more paws over the threshold.

Kelvingrove Museum

The long way home

Late to the thread, so I hope this doesn’t get buried.

Remembered I had this link favourited somewhere, ‘An Expansive Photo Record Of Native American Life In The Early 1900s.’

An Expansive Photo Record Of Native American Life In The Early 1900s.

Enjoy

Got tickets to go and see him later on this month, so I’ll give that a listen tonight.