Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Day 1 in Island Pond was almost like any other trip to camp. We met up with Uncle Ed and made some lobsters and fresh corn out on the deck. It was pretty good and once we were done eating, all we wanted to do was just kind of be lazy. So dad popped in the traditional movie of choice when were at camp, The Great Outdoors. I managed to get a few shots off here and there that day. It’s definitely different shooting with the Bronica, especially in the camp. It’s not like a portable 35mm, where one can just snap here and there. Creating a photograph with it is a slower process. The only lens I have isn’t too wide (75mm), so it was almost impossible to get certain shots that I had planned in my head. Shooting with a handheld light meter was also a bit different. I hadn’t used one in a while, and the one I did use was fairly simple compared to the one I got for my birthday. I guess like with all photographic media, it’s just a matter of getting acclimated. That of which is evident in my exposures. I’m still not a pro with judging colors, but I feel that the exposures here may be off a stop or so. After seeing these shots, I’m defiantly inspired to get better with this equipment...
