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Austin, Texas: Street Photography

Here’s something I don’t usually do: some street photography around downtown Austin, Texas.

With all my work travels this year, I’ve had the chance to do more of this style of photography: Philadelphia, Mexico City, etc. And even with my recent practice, I still find it hard to do well.

But there’s nothing like practice. Austin’s perfect weather, manageable downtown, and good light all around helped.

One challenge was focal length. Either I wasn’t close enough, or my 22mm and 32mm on the Canon M6 didn’t get me close enough. Another challenge was traffic blocking some key shots.

Still, a good photowalk out and about, exploring the city.


A Good Case for the Everyday Carry

Ali from One Month Two Cameras discusses her needs and wants for her everyday carry camera—the one you use for just about everything.

For 12 years, that was the Canon M for me. Earlier this year, I upgraded to the Canon M200, but I’ve had second thoughts. And those thoughts came right as Ali’s video went live last week.

Put shortly: she’s on to something…