Tag: Petzval lens

Margaux Salcedo at Manila Hotel Tap Room

Margaux Salcedo at Manila Hotel Tap Room

We love watching Margaux Salcedo sing at the Tap Room, so when she sent us a text last Wednesday that she was singing there, I made sure to finish my ManilaSpeak.com article as fast as I could to catch a few sets. I also took it 

Trick Bikers at Roxas Boulevard Baywalk

Trick Bikers at Roxas Boulevard Baywalk

Roxas Boulevard Baywalk has trick bikers practicing their stunts across Rajah Sulayman Park. I hope they continue practicing in the area as they’re pretty cool to watch.

Rooster in the City

Rooster in the City

A fighting cock lying in wait along San Andres Street
A fighting cock lying in wait along San Andres Street

Cockfighting is a national pastime in the Philippines. Even in the city, sabongeros raise and care for roosters in any space they can find. One common area I find roosters in is in between electrical posts.

Playing in the Streets: Why Manila Needs More Parks

Playing in the Streets: Why Manila Needs More Parks

Children playing in the streets, dodging running cars in the midst of play.

Office Flowers Through Lomography Petzval Lens

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.

2 Apples, 2 Oranges

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.

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New Perspectives via a New Lens

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.  You do need to be at least 2 feet away to get the lens to focus. And 3-4 feet away 

A First Look at the Petzval Lens with Canon Mount

A First Look at the Petzval Lens with Canon Mount

My Petzval Lens Kickstarter order arrived today!