Maharagama Hallucinations

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I was in Maharagama for a friend’s birthday. I’m not a photographer per se, I just look at stuff funny. In particular, I’m obsessed with low-light, and liquids, and shadows. The only reason I buy cameras is for low-light performance. If you’re looking for one I’d still recommend the Fujifilm F30 for usability. I use a Panasonic LX3 but the clittoral interface is a pain. These are pictures of something random and then people standing still in various positions. If they hold still I can keep the shutter open longer and let in this otherworldly light. Human hand shakes so much, so in these photos I either had the camera on a glass or wedged into the branches of a tree.

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Jesus, Yazz and the Holy Ghost

Posted on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 in Photography.

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Comment by Makuluwo
2009-03-04 18:57:17

You just look at stuff funny? :P That’s exactly what makes a good photographer no?
Love the red picture, makes something as simple as looking down a glass appear magical.

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