Small Towns, Great Impressions
When we planned to visit Portugal again in 2022, we wanted to travel through the territory north of Lisbon. I turned to several friends to help us decide where exactly to go, and in response, I received lists of small cities that would be worth visiting. Also came some recommendations…
Printed magazine – Issue 7
In the quiet moments of autumn and winter, there’s nothing quite like flipping through the pages of a beautifully curated printed magazine dedicated to the art of photography. These magazines are not just a collection of photographs; they are a celebration of stories, interviews, and the creative minds behind the…
A bridge to connect with all humans
I always consider myself insignificant. I am nothing but a witness to my dreams. Magic of a great photograph gives me reason to live and continue with this addiction. The camera became a bridge to connect with all humans. Humans, that I love so much. Inability to understand my feelings,…
Places & Faces
Hello, my name is Leon Antonio James, I was born and raised by English – Jamaican parents in the South East of England, and later moved to London to pursue a career as a photographer. There I worked in photography studios and as an Interior property photographer. Now my base…
Fuji X Passion Photography Magazine – October 2023
Hello everyone!The October issue has arrived. This edition features five fantastic and talented photographers and highlights their beautiful imagery, from portraits to landscapes. As always, each piece of work, each photograph, was made with a Fuji X camera.Contributors | SummaryThe true meaning of lifeby Othello Elvira CacatianSharp enough at all…
Made by the Sea – Adventures in Portugal
Schist Houses of TalasnalIn the interior of Portugal, about an hour from Coimbra and 30 mins up a steep winding road from Lousã, is the old town of Talasnal, comprised entirely of schist houses, where “schist” refers to flat rock slabs stacked and assembled into homes. People have been building…
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A Lightweight Landscape Photography Kit
It’s been a little over a year since I switched to using the Fuji X System and one of the many things I still love is how small and lightweight the system is, and of course a small, light camera and lenses means that other equipment can also become smaller…
Fuji Acros Digital vs Fuji Acros Film
Digital or Film? Fuji Acros on a X-Pro2 compared to Fuji Acros 100 film on a Hasselblad 6×6… Which will be the winner? A few weeks ago I did a non scientific comparison between black and white digital and film, using my beloved Fuji XPro-2 and a Pentax 67 with…
How to edit and apply ‘sharpen’ to pictures from Fuji X-T1 in the Lightroom
I must be Lightroom user since I was born. Or since the first teeth started to appear. Or perhaps since 2007-2008. At first, the interface seemed strange, it was too complicated. But I didn’t give up at first, and in a short time I was able to use it without…
Photographing London with the Fuji XF35mm F2
Up until about a year ago, I suffered from a condition I can only describe as “Lens FOMO”. The notable symptom is the fear of missing out (FOMO) on the perfect photo because I don’t have the right lens with me. To combat this, I would always carry a full…
INSIDE YOUR BAG: Sebastian Boatca
Some folks asked me what do I carry in my bag, when I have a photography assignment. Well, I thought it would be nice to write down about my “things” I take with me in my photo bag. Of course, the content of the bag is strongly related to the…
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“I hate it here, it’s awesome” – Stopping time around New Jersey
Asbury Park, New Jersey, or the historic “City by the Sea”, is a crowded sea shore town with a bustling, picturesque boardwalk. Springsteen seems to like it quite a bit. In the heat of the summer, Ocean Ave, (pictured) is packed full of cars and pedestrians alike. Parking both day and night is extremely scarce. The smell of sausage pepper and onions is strong. Live music at the world-famous Stone…
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