Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
Every time I get a new device I test it rigorously before considering buying any new accessories. After two days of shooting with a Fuji FinePix XP130, I am ready to buy a charging/download cable, three spare batteries, two 64GB memory cards, and a small carry bag. Love to build a handgrip similar to GoPro... Continue Reading →
I wrote this simple review to put on the Ben Buckler website. It's regarding my Xmas present to myself - the Carbon Black Thousand-series Helmet . But not knowing when it would appear on their site, I am publishing it here also. After reading many reviews on the thousand series, I went with this heritage... Continue Reading →
I shot, produced, and uploaded this video where I share a story from 2017. It revolves around my initial move to Kangaroo Island and a memorable encounter with a group of random women who yelled at me for vlogging on a public beach. This video offers an odd narrative, shedding light on the challenges vloggers... Continue Reading →
I demonstrate the process of unboxing and assembling my recently acquired camera gear, namely the Cam Caddie Scorpion Jr. To gain a better understanding of its features, functionality, and its ability to serve as a straightforward camera stabilizer, please watch the video linked below. https://youtu.be/Kh9CUjrtQ5Y
Remember I produced a video showing the full range of my Tamron 18-400mm? Recently I found a new way to provide a photographic representation of the amazing focal-length that can be achieved. I shot each of these photos off the rear of the ferry traveling from Cape Jervis across to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island: From Cape... Continue Reading →
Back in September 2017 I uploaded a video entitled "Wow, the Tamron 18-400mm Lens is Awesome!" Here it is if you don't remember... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57r3RX_aJeg Wow, some people were harsh and gave it NINE thumbs down. Upon reviewing my clip, I realised I wasn't truly showing the range and capabilities of the lens. During a recent... Continue Reading →
My latest vlog includes: A quick review of the new pathways running from the penguin walk to the top of Reeves Point in Kingscote, and A leisurely midday stroll on at least two of the three Kingscote jetties, plus Some good news about me. I say it a few times, the 2nd and 3rd times... Continue Reading →
Watch to the end to see the difference between 18mm and 400mm when I photograph the yellow sign stuck on the rocks through to the next beach! https://youtu.be/57r3RX_aJeg
Picture this: A world where your groceries are carried in bags so sophisticated they could probably schedule your next shopping trip, and pizza boxes so meticulously designed, they make your slice feel like it's on vacation in Italy. Now, you might be thinking, "Is this some kind of sci-fi food fantasy?" Well, not exactly. Welcome... Continue Reading →
In mid 2016 I created this video where I review the why, where and how of seventeen of my own photographs. By the time I decided to edit the production, I had removed a few photographs from the online photo gallery they are in - yet I decided to go forward. Finally, completed, here it... Continue Reading →
I recently was able to purchase a new lens to add to my armory, to be used autonomously by my Canon EOS M1 : The Canon EF-M 22mm F2 STM . Featuring an equivalent focal length of 35mm, the Canon EF-M 22mm offers a fast constant aperture of f/2, stepping motor for smooth and quiet... Continue Reading →
Hard to believe it, I have had a Twitter account since mid 2008. For a long time it was just something I looked at from time to time, not understanding how anyone could cross-converse in such a hectic and vibrant community. It looked (and sometimes still does) like a bazillion monkeys chattering over the top... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
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