The Visual Science Lab

Kirk goes all "Thomas Heaton" and makes landscape photographs. Daft? Like a blimey fox. Brilliant!!!

It's Tuesday. I'm thinking about attending the LSI (Leica Society International) meeting in Montreal October 23,24, & 25th. Who is going?

OT: Rockin the new Covid vaccine this morning. "Be Prepared."

Some more random shots with the new Thypoch Simera 50mm f1.4 lens. It's adorable.

New News about Michael Johnston and the renovation and relocation of THEONLINEPHOTOGRAPHER blog. Just below.

Every time the blog clocks another million pageviews I like to note it. It "seems" like an accomplishment. We just past the 36 million mark.

Selling furniture is not that difficult. Adventures with a 4 megapixel camera and some lighting. New, old school.

Photoshop is getting better and better at colorizing black and white files. Plus, Frank showed me something from Google unofficially called "Nano-Banana" that was nothing short of miraculous.

News from Michael Johnston, AKA: TheOnlinePhotographer. Please read: TOP NEWS FLASH!!!

"You take the baggage of doubt with you". - Kirk

I think the Leica 11-V is imminent. Beyond rumors.

Two photos from a shoot at Primary Packaging in NYC. From the film days.

Totally off topic. Self indulgent. Repetitive?

What camera and lens am I using for portraits these days? Any issues pop up?

A Canadian mannequin and a bevy of the toniest mannequins I ever remember seeing... Boston. Of course.

I love walking through town with a camera. There's always so much new stuff to see. Even if I've already seen it before...

The 50mm lens is always on the lookout for a good mannequin shot. And my favorite camera seems to love the color red.

One of those cloudy days in late August just before the weather goes insane and rain pours down. Nice time for a walk. From 105° to 91° in a matter of minutes. So fun.

Feeling unsafe and subject to the "female gaze" while out testing a new lens today. I should have brought my pepper spray...

People aren't as fearful of being photographed as one might imagine. Nor are they as paranoid about people photographing their children as some "experts" suggest. Good intentions are the secret

Are most photographers starving to death? Working part time as baristas? Living in their parent's basements?

Clarity on a blog. No one ever wrote here that people are still buying "traditional/formal" portraits from JCPenney's. Some markets die off. Styles change. And that's normal. Uncomfortable for some. But normal.

Now is the time we write about a funny, tiny 90mm lens that works well on both M and SL cameras. It's cute and light but, as you'll see, sharp.

Is portrait photography gone? In decline? No longer popular? I guess it all depends.

Taking my lens to the museum to see what we can see. The Blanton Museum does not disappoint.

Are you currently on Adobe's "Photography" Plan? Take action soon.

Nostalgia Day at the studio. That's what I get for trying to clean up for a shoot tomorrow... Nothing ever gets done...

OT (for non-swimmers). I know you've been waiting with bated breath to hear about the Sunday morning swim workout! I even have visual aids!!!

I find it hard to resist buying and playing with interesting 50mm lenses. Especially so if they are Leica M mount and can be used on mirrorless cameras with adapters....

Making the best of a horrible gear decision today. Just tragic.

Thoughts about the role of critics revisited in a post from 15 years ago....

Do I still like and use the Leica 24-90mm lens? Yep.

No copy and no captions. Just images. Taking a break from typing to make more coffee...

Last week's photo job was fun. Here's a sample...

Changing of the guard for in house coffee.... Something new and very much off topic. At least it's OT if you were looking for imaging content...

One of the best ways to find and take fun photographs. And get good exercise. And lose weight. And see stuff.....

Blogger's Lament.

It's the dog days of Summer. Better spent indoors. A chance to revisit old photos.