COMINO, MALTA. (March 2008). Snorkelers revel in the ridiculously clear, Mediterranean waters of tiny Comino Island's (population: 4) Blue Lagoon. Gozo, Malta's green second island, rises in the distance. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 27mm (54mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/200s f8, ISO 200, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (November 2008). Wherever you may be logging in from, dingobear photography wishes you a Merry Christmas and the best of the 2008 holiday season. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards, and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 27mm (54mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 3-second mirror lock, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 50s f8, ISO 100, 2736 x 3648 pixels, RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (October 2008). Who says Halloween is fun only for kids? A shot of a few wacky friends on the spookiest day of the year. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Olympus FL-36 bounce flash, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, centre-weighted metering, 1/80s f3.5, ISO 400, 3321 x 2491 pixels (after crop), RAW.

NICE, FRANCE. (February 2008). Place Masséna - the electric heart of Nice - on a clear, February night. This was a difficult shot to get. Numerous bright light sources meant the potential for significant lens flare. In addition, a wider lens would have allowed for greater creative flexibility. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 1.6s f8, ISO 100, 3532 x 2649 pixels (after crop), RAW.

BERLIN, GERMANY. (October 2008). Big city, Legoland giraffe at Potsdamer Platz, the architecturally inspired commercial centre for the new Berlin. The giraffe was life-size, maybe about 15 feet (4.5 metres) tall. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/100s f8, ISO 100, 2710 x 3614 pixels (after crop), RAW.

HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN. (November 2008). Fireworks explode over the medieval tower of Kärnan in Helsingborg on Julskyltning, the first Sunday of Advent. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, centre-weighted metering, 1/10s f3.5, ISO 400, 3270 x 2453 pixels (after crop), RAW.

HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN. (November 2008). Hanging with friends on the fantastic boardwalk of Helsingborg, a city of about 90,000 on the southwest coast of Sweden. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 15mm (30mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, centre-weighted metering, 1/125s f3.6, ISO 200, 3606 x 2705 pixels (after crop), RAW.

SASKATOON, CANADA. (August 2008). Summer flowers from a summer day. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f2.5 lens (56mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, spot metering, 1/400s f2.5, ISO 100, 3434 x 2576 pixels, RAW.

MARSAXLOKK, MALTA. (March 2008). Vibrant colours after the rain in southeastern Malta. Picture available for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/60s f3.5, ISO 200, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

ROME, ITALY. (June 2008). Monotone moodiness on Palatine Hill (Collis Palatinus), one of the most ancient parts of Rome. Picture available for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/160s f8, ISO 100, 2736 x 3648 pixels, RAW.

SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. (July 2008). San Sebastián's Playa de La Concha is considered to be one of the finest city beaches in the whole of Europe. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58m circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/100s f8, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (September 2008). I don't really have the right equipment to do serious bird photography, but circumstances sometimes allow for a usable shot. This Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) had flown into a window and, while catching its breath, it allowed me to get close enough to manual focus and snap the photo. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), LiveView, manual focus, aperture priority, matrix metering, 1/160s f2.8, ISO 100, 3031 x 2274 pixels (after crop), RAW.

MARSAXLOKK, MALTA. (March 2008). Hello, operator. Vintage British red telephone booths still abound throughout the Maltese islands. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, wireless remote control, LiveView, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/50s f7.1, ISO 100, 3210 x 2408 pixels (after crop), RAW.

BERLIN, GERMANY. (October 2008). The night skyline of Berlin as seen from the rooftop terrace of the Reichstag, with the recognizable TV Tower rising in the distance. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 23mm (46mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 3-second mirror lock, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 25s f8, ISO 100, 3408 x 2556 pixels (after crop), RAW.

BERLIN, GERMANY. (October 2008). Nighttime colours of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, one of the most significant symbols in German history, in full display on a cold and clear October evening. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 3-second mirror lock, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 2s f7.1, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

TALLINN, ESTONIA. (July 2008). Many who work at the main attractions in Tallinn's delightful, medieval Old Town are donned in period costume, like this girl at the Danish King's Gardens. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 32mm (64mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/100s f6.3, ISO 100, 1700 x 2267 pixels (after crop), RAW.

SONDIKA, SPAIN. (July 2008). A reflection off the shiny floor of the Santiago Calatrava-designed Aeropuerto de Bilbao (Bilbao Airport). To get the reflection turned right-side up, I held my camera upside-down when taking the picture. Who says LiveView isn't useful? Picture available for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 24mm (48mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, LiveView, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/60s f4.7, ISO 400, 3562 x 2672 pixels (after crop), RAW.

HELSINKI, FINLAND. (July 2008). Tuomiokirkko, the Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral, is one of Finland's most recognizable landmarks. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/320s f8, ISO 100, 3609 x 2707 pixels (after crop), RAW.

BILBAO, SPAIN. (July 2008). Jeff Koons' kitschy and beloved flower sculpture, Puppy, guards the entrance of his kennel, the Guggenheim Museo Bilbao. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards, and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/50s f6.3, ISO 100, 3614 x 2710 pixels (after crop), RAW.

HELSINGØR, DENMARK. (June 2008). The "Kulturcaféen," an icon of urban decay in North Zealand. Revitalization is on the docket, however, as there are plans to clear the old shipyard buildings in favour of a new theatre, concert hall, and maritime museum. Version of picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/125s f7.1, ISO 100, 3361 x 2521 pixels (after crop), RAW.

KASTRUP, DENMARK. (August 2008). Early morning in Pier A of Terminal 2 at Københavns Lufthavne (Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport). One of the more visually impressive airports in Scandinavia, this particular section of Kastrup Airport was redesigned by architectural firm Holm & Grut in the mid-1990's. Picture available for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 15mm (30mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/25s f5, ISO 400, 3182 x 2387 pixels (after crop), RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (September 2008). Testing my newly acquired OM-mount extension tubes for the first time, the tiny lavender flowers (diameter of about one centimetre or a third of an inch) of this Portuguese Squill become the subject of some on-the-fly macro shooting. With light loss estimated at two stops and critical focus difficult due to extremely shallow depth-of-field, LiveView and a sturdy tripod are essential. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), OM 20mm extension tube, Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 5-second mirror lock, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, center-weighted metering, 1/250s f2.8, ISO 100, 3372 x 2530 pixels (after crop), RAW.

COMINO, MALTA. (March 2008). A Maltese Wall Lizard catches some rays under the hot, Mediterranean sun. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus, manual exposure, centre-weighted metering, 1/3200s f2.8, ISO 100, 2858 x 2144 pixels, RAW.

BILBAO, SPAIN. (July 2008). The magnificent titanium facade of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao shimmers at midnight along the banks of the Ría de Bilbao. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards, wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 5-second mirror lock, wireless remote control, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 15s f8, ISO 100, 3597 x 2697 pixels (after crop), RAW.

VÄRPINGE BY, SWEDEN. (August 2008). Firing more test shots from the Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f2.5 lens. With a "normal" equivalent focal length of 56mm, the lens is wide enough to shoot reasonable landscape shots. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f2.5 lens (56mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, matrix metering, 1/30s f8, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

SASKATOON, CANADA. (August 2008). In search of a lens capable of producing a Kodachrome look, I picked up a used Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f2.5 (circa 1979) for $42 at Cheng's Camera Repair in Saskatoon. The lens performs admirably on my Olympus E-Series body, featuring vintage color reproduction and film-like grain in the final results. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f2.5 lens (56mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, matrix metering, 1/80s f2.5, ISO 200, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (February 2008). An experiment in shallow depth-of-field with a scarlet star bromeliad and the OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 lens. Picture available for sale as stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/60s f1.8, ISO 100, 2756 x 2067 pixels (after crop), RAW.

SASKATOON, CANADA. (August 2008). With a maximum aperture of f5.6, the Zuiko Digital 14-42mm lens is considered a little slow on the long end for many portrait situations. However, in decent light or with the assistance of a flash, good results are still possible. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 42mm (84mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, spot metering, pop-up fill-in flash fired, 1/125s f5.6, ISO 200, 2560 x 1920 pixels (after crop), RAW.

BILBAO, SPAIN. (July 2008). Colourful window boxes are the trademark of the trendy Hesperia Hotel Bilbao. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 39mm (78mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/100s f8, ISO 100, 2512 x 1884 pixels (after crop), RAW.

SAN SEBASTIÁN, SPAIN. (July 2008). Surfing the breaks off Playa de la Zurriola. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 150mm (300mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/640s f5.6, ISO 200, 2351 x 1763 pixels (after crop), RAW.

WIED IŻ-ŻURRIEQ, MALTA. (March 2008). Bus stop with a view of the south Mediterranean and the uninhabited Maltese islet of Filfla. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/250s f8, ISO 200, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

BILBAO, SPAIN. (July 2008). The Puente de la Salve positively glows at night over the Ría de Bilbao. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 5-second mirror lock, wireless remote control, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 10s f8, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

NICE, FRANCE. (January 2008). The golden sun sets over the pebble beaches of Nice and the sweeping Baie des Anges. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/320s f7.1, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

SASKATOON, CANADA. (December 2007). Little Amelia. The retro, manual focus OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 works very well as a portrait lens. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus, aperture priority, matrix metering, 1/30s f1.8, ISO 400, 3442 x 2582 pixels (after crop), RAW.

VATICAN CITY. (June 2008). Gracing one of the walls in the Stanza della segnatura (Signature Room), the School of Athens by Raphael is one of the truly magnificent frescoes within the Vatican Museums. The picture's distorted perspective is due to the tilted angle of my camera when taking the shot. The photo also provides an example of what the Olympus E-410 (and its Panasonic four-thirds sensor) can do at high ISO when properly exposed. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 17mm (34mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/50s f3.8, ISO 1600, 3597 x 2697 pixels (after crop), RAW.

ROME, ITALY. (June 2008). Ciao, Bella ... Connie at the Colosseum, with the ruins of Palatine Hill in the background. Picture for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/60s f8, ISO 100, 2470 x 3293 pixels (after crop), RAW.

MUNICH, GERMANY. (March 2008). The interior of the Flughafen München (Munich Airport) features clean lines and efficient use of space. Version of picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/100s f4.5, ISO 200, 3591 x 2693 pixels (after crop), RAW.

VENTIMIGLIA, ITALY. (February 2008). Market oranges always taste better. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100 mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, matrix metering, 1/50s f2.8, ISO 200, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

MARSAXLOKK, MALTA. (March 2008). Brightly-coloured, photogenic luzzu - traditional Maltese fishing vessels - dot the shimmering harbour of Marsaxlokk in Malta's southeast corner. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 30mm (60mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/500s f8, ISO 200, 3519 x 2639 pixels (after crop), RAW.

PORT HERCULE, MONACO. (February 2008). A nighttime view of Monaco's primary port and the La Condamine skyline. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, wireless remote control, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 4s f8, ISO 100, 3648 x 2401 pixels (after crop), RAW.

NAMBUNG NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA. (June 2000). Truth be told, eight years ago, I didn't like to take pictures very much. In fact, I went all the way to Australia without a camera. However, after considerable peer pressure (thanks Robyn, Cathrin), I buckled and bought the cheapest focus-free Kodak I could find. In spite of my feelings about photography at the time, I was sure glad I had the little Kodak with me when I visited the Pinnacles Desert at Nambung National Park in Western Australia. Original photo properties: Kodak Advantix F300 APS camera, built-in 33mm Ektanar lens (50mm, 35mm equivalent), 1/100s f6.6 (fixed shutter and aperture), Kodak Advantix APS ISO 100 film.

FLÅM, NORWAY. (October 2007). The water is like glass at the innermost reaches of the Aurlandsfjord, one of the many arms of the mighty Sognefjord. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, matrix metering, 1/640s f3.5, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (March 2008). Spring has sprung in southern Sweden. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 150mm (300mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/125s f5.6, ISO 100, 2028 x 1590 pixels (after crop), RAW.

COMINO, MALTA. (March 2008). The rocky, craggy shoreline of Malta's Comino Island encircles the postcard-perfect, turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon. Picture available for sale as prints. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/160s f8, ISO 200, 3565 x 2674 pixels (after crop), RAW.

MONACO-VILLE, MONACO. (February 2008). Some aquarium photography with the Olympus E-410 and OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8 combo. This colourful little Evan's anthias (Pseudanthias evansi) lights up its marine surroundings at Monaco's Musée Océanographique et Aquarium. Picture available for sale as prints and stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, matrix metering, 1/250s f1.8, ISO 200, 2202 x 1652 pixels (after crop), RAW.

NICE, FRANCE. (February 2008). Dreamy Place Masséna is the undisputed heart of Nice, capital of the French Riviera. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/200s f7.1, ISO 100, 3347 x 2510 pixels, RAW.

VITTORIOSA, MALTA. (March 2008). For the love of the game. Picture available for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 24mm (48mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/125s f8, ISO 200, 3013 x 2260 pixels (after crop), RAW.

WIED IŻ-ŻURRIEQ, MALTA. (March 2008). A shot of the Blue Grotto, an expansive natural arch on Malta's south coast. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards, and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Hoya 58mm circular polarizing filter, handheld, single autofocus, manual exposure, matrix metering, 1/100s f8, ISO 200, 3339 x 2504 pixels (after crop), RAW.

VALLETTA, MALTA. (March 2008). It's difficult not to appreciate the skyline of Malta's densely packed capital from the viewing platform of the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Picture available for sale as prints, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 26mm (52mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, 5-second mirror lock, wireless remote control, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 1.3s f8, ISO 100, 3573 x 2680 pixels (after crop), RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (March 2008). I live with nine roommates, which means a ready source of unwitting models. Here's one of Linda, my favourite Aussie. Sorry for the softness in the photo; I kind of front-focused my OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8. Three things I wish for: clearer eyesight, a better focusing screen, and Olympus providing focus confirmation for legacy OM Zuiko lenses. Maybe someday. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, centre-weighted metering, 1/30s f2.8, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.