One photo to rule them all, one photo to find them, One photo to bring them all, and in the lightroom bind them

2023, The jury is still out on this year

Ulswater , Glenriding, England 8th Apr 2023

I somehow like an idiot agreed to do a hike with some friends which I could barely have done with me being completely fine. With a broken ankle this was a fool’s errand. I gave up an hour into it and then spent 6 hours walking around the Ulswater Lake and got some great photos. Very happy with my decision and the result.

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/11, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/11, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Stitched panorama with all photos taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/1000 sec at f/4, ISO 100, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Stitched panorama with all photos taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/1000 sec at f/4, ISO 100, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 25 sec at f/16, ISO 125, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 25 sec at f/16, ISO 125, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/13, ISO 125, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/13, ISO 125, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 125, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 125, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 20 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 20 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 20 sec at f/11, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 20 sec at f/11, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 25 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 25 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/1.4, ISO 400, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/1.4, ISO 400, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 30 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

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London, Mar 2023

This was me going a bit overboard with using the film camera. The objective was mostly to understand but I think you can see that the photos are getting better over time. All taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film.

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Delhi, 11-19th Mar 2023

Third trip to India in 3 months. Professional wedding attender by now. Only had a Film camera on this trip and I really liked the results. All Taken on a Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO film

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Chirag’s Wedding, Delhi, India on 8/9th Feb 2023

My Second Trip to India in 2 months. Terrible travel planning but a very happy occassion.

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/50 sec at f/2.2, ISO 160, 2.71mm (23mm at 35mm)

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/50 sec at f/2.2, ISO 160, 2.71mm (23mm at 35mm)

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO Film

Taken with Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO Film

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Film Experiments, London Jan 2023

I was bored of my regular camera so picked up a very cheap film camera to play around with, this is the very first batch of photos where I made a lot of mistakes but got a few photos well. All Taken on a Kodak UltraF9 with 400 ISO Film

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2022, London and the world how its supposed to be

North Greenwich, London on 26th Nov 2022

A very early Christmas celebration before people disappeared to their holiday plans. My lack of Christmas sweater has been pointed out to me enough that I do not need more people telling me this. I will buy one this year.

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San Francisco, USA on 5th Nov 2022

If you scroll down or use the bookmarks you will see a photo from 30th March from a friends house in SF, this is the other side of the view. Hate them for this view. The hazy tower thing is Coit Tower.

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/8, ISO 80, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/8, ISO 80, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Montara State Beach, California on 4th Nov 2022

Sometimes walking an lead to nice photos. Very happy with this.

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/3200 sec at f/5.6, ISO 125, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/3200 sec at f/5.6, ISO 125, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/3200 sec at f/5.6, ISO 500, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/3200 sec at f/5.6, ISO 500, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA on 3rd Nov 2022

A very very windy boat ride in the San Francisco Bay to go under the Golden Gate Bridge. I have been to that city way too many times now and I still think I haven’t managed to take a really great photo of the Bridge. One day fingers crossed

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/8, ISO 2000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/8, ISO 2000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/8, ISO 2500, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/8, ISO 2500, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/8, ISO 1000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/4000 sec at f/8, ISO 1000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Field Works Brewing, San Matteo, USA on 2nd Nov 2022

First day out with the work team in the bay area and a rude awakening to American portion sizes

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/500 sec at f/2.8, ISO 640, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/500 sec at f/2.8, ISO 640, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Diwali, Hampstead Heath, London on 24th Oct 2022

This is approximately 10 minutes before my birthday in the middle of the night at Hampstead Heath with some fireworks for Diwali.

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/400 sec at f/2, ISO 10000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/400 sec at f/2, ISO 10000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/1600 sec at f/2, ISO 10000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/1600 sec at f/2, ISO 10000, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/14 sec at f/1.5, ISO 1600, 5.70mm (26mm at 35mm)

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/14 sec at f/1.5, ISO 1600, 5.70mm (26mm at 35mm)

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/5 sec at f/1.5, ISO 1000, 5.70mm (26mm at 35mm)

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/5 sec at f/1.5, ISO 1000, 5.70mm (26mm at 35mm)

Exmouth Market, London on 9th Oct 2022

Got a new, super compact Fuji XF 18mm f/2 lens. Really wanted to prove to myself that the investment was worth it as with a more compact system I will carry the camera everywhere and it will be all worth it. After almost giving up at not finding a single photo eventually managed to catch this cool building around Exmouth market. Little bit of lightroom correction and I think I got a cool photo.

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/250 sec at f/10, ISO 80, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/250 sec at f/10, ISO 80, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

The Stag, Belsize Park, London on 1st Oct 2022

Sitting around waiting for our order to arrive was hell bent on taking a cool photo of the candle. This is the best I could come up with.

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/160 sec at f/2, ISO 320, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/160 sec at f/2, ISO 320, 18mm (27mm at 35mm)

London walks on 4th Sep 2022

This was my umpteenth time at London Bridge with a camera. No idea why I took it along, presumably to make myself feel less guilty about not taking photos. Surprisingly came back with my best photos ever from the South Bank. We learn 2 big lessons from this - 1. Guilt is a great motivator 2. A great photos is a 5% skill and 95% coincidence + luck

Tower Bridge. Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Tower Bridge. Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/16, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

City of London. Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/9, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm). Tone adjusted in lightroom.

City of London. Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 15 sec at f/9, ISO 80, 23mm (35mm at 35mm). Tone adjusted in lightroom.

Millenium Bridge. Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/100 sec at f/3.6, ISO 6400, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

Millenium Bridge. Taken with Fujifilm X-T30 II, 1/100 sec at f/3.6, ISO 6400, 23mm (35mm at 35mm)

London on 27th Aug 2022

This was after a very long and fun day at Mr. Tortul’s favorite brewery in the middle of nowhere as a tribute to him leaving London.

Mr. Tortul leaving London. Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/35 sec at f/2.2, ISO 320, 2.71mm (23mm at 35mm)

Mr. Tortul leaving London. Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/35 sec at f/2.2, ISO 320, 2.71mm (23mm at 35mm)

London on 7th Aug 2022

At some point of a very blurry night. The biggest takeaway was the successful integration into the Romanian gang.

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/13 sec at f/2.2, ISO 1600, 2.71mm (23mm at 35mm)

Taken with Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 1/13 sec at f/2.2, ISO 1600, 2.71mm (23mm at 35mm)

Hyde Park, London, England on 8th July 2022