365 Moments

After much um-ing and ah-ing, I bought an Olympus e-420 today, with a 25mm pancake lens. This is my new "walkabout" camera (replacing the Fuji f31fd). Way larger than a compact, but way smaller than a typical DSLR. The idea is to have it with me at all times... we'll see if I can be bothered! 

Jason Brownlee suggested that I post a photo a day for the next year. Nice idea... it will keep me focused on looking for an interesting image each day. Of course, most days, the photos will be mundane, but I'm hoping it will help me branch out from my usual candid portraits.

This page shows 20 entries. If you want to see the older ones, have a look at the "365 Moments Archive" in the sidebar.

Day 50: Tita with injured man

Day 50: Tita with injured man

This man, Viejito, is 82 years old and had a fall, badly injuring his leg. He is now bed ridden. His wife passed away a couple of months ago after suffering a fall. He has no…

Simply too cute

Simply too cute

These two were in yesterday's photo, but they're simply too cute to leave out today.

The e-420 onboard flash produces really subtle results here. I'm loving this little camera...…

Self portrait

Self portrait

I held the camera at arm's length and clicked. Framing is not too bad considering.

Also, I'm really pleased with the onboard flash; not too harsh.

Olympus e-420, f5.6, 1/60,…

Nathan jumping into Monica's arms

Nathan jumping into Monica's arms

Monica is a teacher at the school in La Limonada. Nathan is one of the live wires.

Olympus e-420, f6.3, 1/60, ISO800, onboard flash, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm…

Grandpa and grandson

Grandpa and grandson

Olympus e-420, f5.6, 1/160, ISO100, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

La Limonada school kids

La Limonada school kids

This school was founded by my cousin, Tita. She still runs this free school offering food, education and lots of love. They are in the process of building a second school on the…

Granny and grandson

Granny and grandson

Olympus e-420, f4, 1/125, ISO200, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

Girl in La Limonada

Girl in La Limonada

This is not a fence line. It's the wall to her home.

Olympus e-420, f6.3, 1/100s, ISO100, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

Bullet holes from gang fights

Bullet holes from gang fights

This is the reality of life in the slum. Gangs control different areas of La Limonada. The buildings near gang borders are full of bullet holes. Some homes have walls of…

Glue sniffing

Glue sniffing

Glue sniffing is very common here. This guy was pretty much off his face, but managed to crack a smile for the camera.

Olympus e-420, f5.6, 1/80, ISO100, 25mm pancake lens…

Boy at home

Boy at home

 This boy's mother was taken out of the slum to the public hospital for a serious operation. He and his brother are fending for themselves until their mother comes back. My cousin…

La Limonada

La Limonada

"La Limonada" is a ghetto, one of the poorest areas in Guatemala City; it is a slum inside a ravine with its own sub-culture; a city within a city; a law unto itself. Somewhat…

Guarding the candy store

Guarding the candy store

No kidding. He really is guarding a candy store. I feel safe in Guatemala, but sights like this remind me just how dangerous it can be. Antigua is a beautiful tourist town with…

Antigua locals

Antigua locals

Antigua. Capital of Guatemala until it was destroyed by a series of earthquakes in the 18th century. This shot snapped from the car while stopped in traffic.

Olympus e-420, f2.8,…

The Annual Shoe Shine

The Annual Shoe Shine

Olympus e-420, f5.6, 1/60s, ISO400, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

Intimacy in a Package

Intimacy in a Package

From the mini-bar in my room at the W. Hotel, Seattle. A bargain at $10.

Olympus e-420, f3.5, 1/160s, ISO800, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

Plain Art

Plain Art

B-17 Flying Fortress

Olympus e-420, f11, 1/125s, ISO200, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse

Australiana in Seattle? Dunno. As a committed vegetarian, I didn't have the courage to go inside and have a look.

Olympus e-420, f6.3, 1/640s, ISO100, 25mm pancake lens…

Keeping America Safe

Keeping America Safe

Rooftop security camera, Seattle, with icing provided by local pigeons.

Olympus e-420, f2.8, 1/4000s, ISO100, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm film" terms).

Fitz's Root Beer

Fitz's Root Beer

A St. Louis institution. Very American colour scheme... not unlike yesterday's flag photo.

Olympus e-420, f2.8, 1/640s, ISO100, 25mm pancake lens (equivalent to 50mm in "35mm…

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