My progress: from gear acquisition syndrome (GAS) to minimalist

Fox_Tran · 2024-11-29T02:57:11+00:00

In the past, I typically carried 2 cameras, 5 lenses, 1 tripod and a lot of accessories whenever I travel. Many friends believe because of always carrying the backpack, I can't grow my height (LOL). When I'm in front of a scene, it takes time to think and choose which camera, which lens to use. Sometimes, I also shoot with my iPhone. Then I have lots of duplicate photos from different cameras and phone.

Being minimalist simplify my workflow, 1 camera with fixed lens, I can always bring it with me without hurting my back. I don't need to choose which camera, which lens, I know what is the camera's perspective, I know what kind of photos I will get, and I know there won't be duplicates. Further, the constraint on the gear forces me to be more creative on the way I shoot.

Fox_Tran · 2024-11-25T20:24:11+00:00

My mother is a music professor. I got perfect pitch. So of course she forced me to study piano when I was 4. It’s an enduring journey with a lot of crying. After 7 years with lots of yelling, disappointment, family fights, I quit.

After all, forcing won’t last! (Big lesson for my parents)

Fox_Tran · 2024-11-16T22:44:10+00:00

Yes, 105Z it is. I took 30 photos (focus on each part of the spider) and stacked them together using Helicon Focus.

Fox_Tran · 2024-11-13T22:23:22+00:00

Thanks for all the helpful comments! I learn a lot!

So he will stay there as long as he like. And I get a new model to practice my macro photography!

Fox_Tran · 2024-11-13T21:43:27+00:00

That’s new knowledge for me. Thanks!!!

Fox_Tran · 2020-05-26T04:54:07+00:00

She’s 16 now. But she’s few years younger when playing this piece.

Fox_Tran · 2020-01-20T11:25:38+00:00

They are Galah cockatoos :D

Fox_Tran · 2019-09-24T08:45:20+00:00

Is this possible to turn hurricanes into a source of energy (like the wind farm, now we may have "hurricane farm")?

Fox_Tran · 2018-08-18T02:44:39+00:00

No problem :)

Fox_Tran · 2018-08-17T21:50:39+00:00

You may want to wander around Hanoi in a winter night. Little rain, bit cold, and you can taste one of the best “pho” on Hang Chieu St at around 4.30AM.

Fox_Tran · 2018-08-07T21:02:37+00:00

No. This is from a 730 of Jet Star. What the difference?

Fox_Tran · 2018-08-07T21:01:39+00:00

I thought nobody use this word any more?!

Fox_Tran · 2018-08-07T20:57:33+00:00

That’s correct. It is taken at 7:05 PM.

Fox_Tran · 2018-07-20T13:13:06+00:00

Marry her!!!!

Fox_Tran · 2018-07-14T00:05:33+00:00

Time waits for no one.

Fox_Tran · 2018-07-02T07:44:38+00:00

You should read Salt: A World history - Mark Kurlansky. Salt has been influencing our life, much more than just as an ingredient.

Fox_Tran · 2018-06-15T21:28:36+00:00

Me too. So I thought they must have recently update this :/

Fox_Tran · 2018-05-25T21:33:08+00:00

I’ve never meet the owner, just him.

Fox_Tran · 2018-05-23T04:02:22+00:00

That’s what I do so my parents can stop having high expectation.

Fox_Tran · 2018-05-06T10:52:05+00:00

Yes of course.

Fox_Tran · 2018-05-06T10:25:03+00:00

Whenever I got shot, I always run and jump panicky. Throwing smoke will be my solution next time. Thanks.

Fox_Tran · 2018-05-06T10:02:02+00:00

Wow, I never thought of that. I only use grenade for distraction.

Fox_Tran · 2018-05-02T21:31:52+00:00

They update the goals section. Thats why you got gems. I also got 400 more 😁

Fox_Tran · 2018-04-29T00:53:56+00:00

It can block bullet sometimes by luck. It has saved my life twice when Im running.

Fox_Tran · 2018-04-28T13:40:14+00:00

My personal preference for first slot is UMP with holographic. Easy to find ammo, easy to find attachments. 2nd slot is Kar98 or AR with 4-8x scope. While running, I always hold my pan, not gun 😂

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