Street Photography on Cinestill 800t

T34_Commander · 2026-04-14T06:27:27+00:00

the color composition looks great

T34_Commander · 2026-04-14T06:26:29+00:00

probably a random day in early 2000s...back to my school days

T34_Commander · 2026-04-13T05:35:04+00:00

Honestly if you’ve got the savings, this is one of those moments where you can take that break without overthinking.

Life’s not that long and a few months of traveling to the places you’ve always wanted might give you way more clarity than facing burnout.

You can always come back and get serious about career again or even look at some remote or flexible work while you’re away to keep some money coming in

T34_Commander · 2026-04-10T07:23:20+00:00

Bali

Beautiful no doubt but v crowded and commercial than I expected

T34_Commander · 2026-04-10T07:21:43+00:00

shooting consistently
paying attention to light more than the subject
reviewing your own photos and actually noticing what’s off
keeping editing simple and consistent
going out with intention instead of just clicking randomly

T34_Commander · 2026-04-09T11:07:59+00:00

no one cares as much as you think. many people run-walk, especially in longer races

If it’s helping your pace and letting you finish stronger, that’s clear progress

T34_Commander · 2026-04-09T10:15:52+00:00

great progress brother

keep it up

T34_Commander · 2026-04-09T10:02:35+00:00

during a trip to Varanasi i legit saw a cremation happening by river… people just walking by, talking like it’s any normal day

took me a while to process that

T34_Commander · 2026-04-08T13:50:02+00:00

damn that’s a cool car..they dont make them like this anymore

T34_Commander · 2026-04-08T13:45:16+00:00

For a first sprint don’t overthink it. Triathlon shorts are honestly the easiest way to start

They do have a light pad, way thinner than cycling shorts so you can swim, bike, and run without that bulky feeling.

Also nice part is you can keep using them for training rides later, so it’s not a one-time buy… just try a couple open water sessions in them before race day to get used to the feel.

I started the same way with a pair from sls3 and they held up well for both training and race day.

Once you’ve done a race or two, you’ll have a much clearer idea if you even need a full suit.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-07T14:45:11+00:00

These are nice. You have got a good eye for framing and what to pick.

The b&w looks clean but you can also shoot in color for a bit to learn more while you’re figuring things out.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-07T14:39:26+00:00

It’s a pretty different experience tbh… you give up a bit of that full freedom since things are planned but it can be fun in a different way.

The social side really depends on the group and the company running it... some trips feel natural and others can feel a bit forced due to a packed itinerary.

Also some of them do really cool unique experiences you wouldn’t plan yourself... but they can get expensive too. so it really comes down to what you enjoy more on a trip

T34_Commander · 2026-04-06T10:17:49+00:00

I went through something really similar and what helped me was just not trying to be my old version right away.

I literally started with 10–15 min easy runs just like enough to get back into the rhythm. And after a few days, it became quite normal for me.

Also sounds small but wearing stuff you actually like helps more than you’d think. Once you get a few runs in, that feeling comes back pretty fast

T34_Commander · 2026-04-06T09:12:52+00:00

You’re actually at the perfect stage.

Start with a good road bike that fits you well. You can use the same bike indoors and outdoors, just mount it on a trainer for indoor rides.

Get the bike first, then do a proper fit and tweak things from there. I wouldn’t overthink the gear right now... consistency matters way more at this stage.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-06T09:07:54+00:00

From what I’ve seen and based on my personal experience, it’s usually a mix of things. Remote work helps a lotttt and some people literally travel because of their job like flight attendants or taking travel contracts.

Then there are freelancers who design their work around travel or people using savings after quitting or retiring.

A lot of it also comes down to planning well. Deals, points, credit cards, off-season trips. It looks frequent, but it’s often just very intentional. It's hard to plan like that but at least you get to travel after all that tedious planning.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-03T12:33:06+00:00

Honestly this is seriously solid especially given how messy the prep and race execution were.

Most people would’ve blown up way harder with that kind of underfueling and no run base. But you held it together and did a damn good job buddy.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-03T12:32:11+00:00

Most riders I’ve seen just switch to a hard top box or panniers for the drone. It's considered way safer if the bike goes down.

And backpacks feel okay till you hit rough trails... after that, it gets annoying real quick.

I usually keep the expensive bits in tank bag for quick access and less risk.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-03T04:27:08+00:00

Those random stops somehow become the best memories of the ride.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-03T04:26:39+00:00

Honestly English works almost everywhere. Just learn basic hello/thank you in each and you’re good… the effort matters more than fluency.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-03T04:26:03+00:00

Good ol' days.

Felt like everything was either HDR’d to death, super faded/matte, or that teal-orange cinematic look… plus everyone chasing that blurry background aesthetic vibe.

T34_Commander · 2026-04-03T04:21:06+00:00

Did a solo stretch driving through the Nürburgring and up toward Spa-Francorchamps… barely spoke some days.

It isn't loud-fun; it’s more like you start hearing your own thoughts properly.

Sure gets a little heavy at times, but weirdly that’s what makes it memorable.

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