Birds & Butterflies

The End of an Era

This time last year, the final roll of 36-frame Kodachrome to be manufactured by Kodak was shot by photographer Steve McCurry.

It was tracked by National Geographic magazine, and processed in July 2009.

On Taking Perspective...

Nikon PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D Perspective Control Lens

Along with catadioptric (mirror) lenses, I’ve always been intrigued with the “perspective control” lens, also known as a “tilt and shift” lens. It’s the SLR’s take on the view camera, bringing some of its functionality to the smaller 135 format. One of its many uses is to correct the rather odd perspective when photographing tall buildings or other objects from a low angle. It’s what separates the pros from the amateurs in dedicated architectural photography.

Spirit Quay, Wapping, London

London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey

Tower of London, Tower Hamlets, London

Theydon Oak Freehouse and Restaurant, Epping, Essex

The British Museum, London