Great food, nice people, beautiful surroundings and (some) very decent trains. Italy has it all.
More than anything – Italy is a playground for anyone with a camera, with inspiration around every corner.
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A square in Rapallo. Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
Throughout the trip I carried my Fujifilm X-T3, always with the bulletproof Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR attached.
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Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
For about 9 years prior, my go to camera was a Fujifilm X100 (OG). It was always in my pocket. When not in my pocket I kept it around my neck. I learned to shot “from my hip” with great precision.
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Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
With a larger and arguably more eyecatching camera that kind of candid street photography got harder, I relaized. So I practiced in Italy. As one does.
I did have my doubts on the X-T3 but after this first trip I found that it was perfect.
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Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
To me, monochrome tends to get rid of distractions. Bright shirts, loud signs and ugly backgrounds. Instead it forces the viewer to focus on the subject and composition.
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A boat trip along a strip of the Italian riviera. Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
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Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
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Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR
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