Super-Takumar 1:1.8/55
serial no 304****
Asahi Opt. Co. Lens made in Japan
I hate to do it... but it has to go...

Contemplating on selling my SuperTakumar 55/1.8[M42].
It has very nice bokeh and quite sharp wide open.

Today is Enji's first day in school :)

The Parents at the school

Bored

A typhoon hit us over the weekend and left a ship capsized.
If only the trip was cancelled...

San Francisco City Halltaken with Zenitar 16mm (fisheye)

I'll settle for Moon-spots :PFull[APSC]frame image
taken with effective 700mm lens
@f16|ISO640|1/800secs

Not much activity lately :(The Sun
Taken with Baader Astrosolar filter on my lens
Pls be careful when using a bare lens to photograph the Sun!

Lighting with umbrella

Lighting umbrellas cost ~USD30 onwards
so I just looked for a regular umbrella that has a gray lining.
Here's what can be achieved with a regular umbrella.
and the other willing subject :D

sample images were only downsized with minimal sharpening

the umbrella setup

June 12

Philippine Declaration of Independence

Ready for Sunspots

I just finished making two solar filters
made from Baader Astrosolar Film.

The Safety Film is recommended for viewing
and the Photo Film is recommended for photography.

Spring

Have you seen my other leg?

Inside the Thai restaurant

Tiny cactus looking plant

Coast Guard