Office Flowers Through Lomography Petzval Lens
I took my Lomography Petzval lens to the office today to see how it would take plants and flowers.
The present. Or thereabouts.
Photos
Gonzalez Reunion at La Vista
Reggie and I attended the Gonzalez Doble Zeta Reunion at La Vista earlier today. We met up with my brother Casey there, along with our Rodriguez relatives. We also met Noli and Vicky.
A New Pen Acquisition: Kaweco AL Sport
We went to the Fountain Pen Network – Philippines Mini Meet at Katchitora, SM Megamall Atrium, where Candice showed me her raw aluminum fine nib Kaweco AL Sport. I got hooked. I wanted one of my own. After lunch, we headed to Scribe Writing Essentials, …
2 Apples, 2 Oranges
One of the challenges of doing a photo everyday is just taking the photo when you’re not feeling well. But a classic still life of a bowl of fruit is a start.
Reunion with Tito Wacky and a Liquor Trade
Tito Wacky had lunch in the house today. Reggie took a picture to commemorate the occasion.
New Perspectives via a New Lens
First full day with my Petzval lens. I took some pictures around the house to test how it goes. The lens focal length is 85mm. Â You do need to be at least 2 feet away to get the lens to focus. And 3-4 feet away …
Fountain Pen Rotation
The fountain pens I’m using this week: • Bexley’s limited edition for 5th anniversary of Fountain Pen Network-Philippines, broad nib • Pilot Vanishing Point, medium nib • Sailor Saporo Slim, Saibi Togi nib • Pilot Custom 742, FA nib
ManilaSpeak Recipe Sneak Peek: Chocnut Spread
Rica and Brian were eating the results of my upcoming ManilaSpeak recipe for Chocnut spread. It is a chocolate candy made with roasted peanuts, cane sugar, chocolate powder, milk powder, and vanilla. For many Filipinos, Chocnut is a bite of childhood.