I took my new camera out for a test run the other day. The funky one on the right is the Lomography Fisheye No. 2. It has a field of view of 170 degrees. In other words it will take a photograph of everything it is pointed at. The results are a little distorted. Which I love.
It’s a film camera which means that learning how to use can be a little expensive. I took a bunch of pics on my first roll. Not very many are presentable.
While taking a late lunch downtown a man asked me if I would take his picture. Little did he know.
His name is James B. Ross, he is new to town, and he said that he is the best drummer in town. He said that is saying a lot because Tulsa is a music town and is known to have great musicians. He just came here and is staying at the Salvation Army Shelter. He asked me if I knew that they had whole families down there. I said yep, I know.
Anyway he is between gigs and doesn’t have a drum set. He told me, “No worries, it may take me a while but you will be hearing from me again.”
He asked if he could see the pictures I took of him. I told him that I can’t because its a film camera. He looked at me and laughed. “I’m so sorry man, the new cameras are digital. You need to get one. So you can see what you are doing.”
Have you ever had a homeless guy feel sorry for you?
Good luck James B. Ross, I’m going to keep my ear to the ground for you.
Love those images you’ve captured. In fact, I think you’re the very first one I’ve actually seen post ‘fish-eye’ photos. And, they’re super Yogi!!
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Happy New Year to you and your family. May 2012 bring you everything you wish for in the coming days.
Oh, you’re great with whatever camera you use! I love these — and what an interesting new friend you’ve made!! Enjoy your day!
Sylvia
Love the pics and the post. :))))
Wonderful story, Yogi. No, I don’t believe I’ve ever had a homeless person feel sorry for me. Lot’s of other people have felt sorry for me though. lol!
Oh, I forgot to say I really like your first photo! Success!!
These are fun images. Maybe you’ll find the drummer to share these with. Does the old Brownie work?
You made me smile with this post – and good on you for chatting to the homeless man. Bless him for feeling sorry for you.
Bless his heart, that is too funny lol, better get yourself a new camera then Yogi.
Have a wonderful new year all of you.
Experimenting is fun, with anything.
That fisheye is another way of viewing the world.
I’m not going back to film, I like clicking away without worrying about developing film. Do they still make that stuff?
James B., you have been propelled forward. Go there. Do you thing. Thank Yogi.