Streets of Dublin

Street photography.. Hm.. I always wanted to do it, but I guess I was too afraid of it. I was really nervous to get close to strangers and take a candid shot but the last couple of months things have changed. I'm still not a street shooter/warrior, but I feel more confident and step by step I overcome my fear of street photography. I also realized that people usually don't give a damn about somebody photographing them and most of them don't even notice me. Quite often I chose a spot what I find interesting and I wait for someone to walk into my frame. There is still room to improve, I still have to get closer to my subjects but I feel I'm on the right track and I'm really enjoying this whole new experience.

All images were taken with the Fuji X100s and the X-Pro1 with the 35mm lens.

My new toy

I surprised myself with a Fuji X100s before christmas. Like probably many of you I was thinking long enough whether to get the camera or a 23mm f1.4 lens for my X-Pro, it wasn't an easy decision, but I'm happy with the outcome. My wife reaction was 'Oh, an other camera again, but it's cute...' Probably my first digital camera where she showed some interest and wanted to give it a try too. Here is one of the photos she took of me.

But I don't want you to get bored(or scared) while watching images of me, so that's enough. The following shots are the result of the first couple of weeks with the camera which pretty much became my go to camera during this period.

Snapshots from Glasgow

Few images from our latest weekend trip to Glasgow. All photos were taken with the Fuji X-Pro1 using the 18 and the 35mm lenses.

Helios 58mm f2.0 and Tokina 135mm f2.8 M42 lenses on the Fuji X-Pro1

I'm not sure if I need the Fuji 55-200mm lens, obviously I'd love to have it, I just can't afford all the things I want. But I'll definitely get the new 56mm 1.2 lens once it comes out. Meanwhile we are all waiting for it there are plenty of old lenses with similar or longer focal lengths to play with. My choices of vintage glasses are the Helios 58mm f2.0 and the Tokina 135mm f2.8 M42 screw mount lenses. On a Fuji X camera it translates into 87 and 203mm. They both built to last forever, apertures rings are nice to handle, focus ring is smooth on the Tokina, a bit stiff on the Helios, but it produces amazing swirly bokeh effects.
Here are a few shots from the last couple of weeks taken with the Fuji X-Pro1 using both lenses.

Helios 58mm f2.0

Helios 58mm f2.0

Helios 58mm f2.0

Helios 58mm f2.0

Helios 58mm f2.0

Tokina 135mm f2.8

Tokina 135mm f2.8

Tokina 135mm f2.8

Tokina 135mm f2.8

Tokina 135mm f2.8