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If you enjoy my work and would like to see more please follow me and tell your friends! If you think I’m worth it a recommendation would be even better! Help me make it to the directory :D
-Abram
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The End of The World.
I guess I never really noticed it before, but on multiple Mayan Calendars that I’ve seen, I’ve just realized that the face in the center is sticking it’s tongue out at you. I guess back then they predicted it was going to happen and their attitude was: *nyah nyah, sucks to be you guys!*
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The Storm is Brewing.
I’m watching these clouds form overhead and I can just tell they are going to unleash some rain / lightning upon the area. They formed so fast I couldn’t believe it!
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Crash.
I was driving down Oceanview Blvd today in Monterey and I loved all of the different stopping points they had available. Each one has a different view and landscape. What a beautiful city to have such views available every day.
- Abram
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On the road again.
Headed up to Monterey, CA today, it took quite some time thanks to traffic and me constantly wanting to stop for photos, but it sure is beautiful up here.
- Abram
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Sometimes just looking up at the sky at night I forget how vast space really is, we really are just a speck in this universe.
I wonder who else is out there?
-Abram
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I apologize for blasting everyone with so many posts, but I decided to migrate my blog over from squarespace to tumblr. I hope to make a more inviting page for everyone to visit and something that reflects me and my photography.
- Abram
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I’ve got a new word to share with you all, and it is Majestic. I found this waterfall up in the mountains near Mt. Whitney and it was just simple and beautiful all at once. It was not a particularly large waterfall, but it was just so beautiful to watch, I actually just sat there for quite some time and enjoyed the view around me, (all the while my tripod is just being sprayed and sprayed with water!) and it was quite peaceful.
What do you think of when you hear the word Majestic?
- Abram
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Review: Think Tank Retrospective 10 Camera Bag
Product Review: Think Tank Photo Retrospective 10
Review Date: 7/11/10
Reviewed By: Abram Goglanian
Foreword and Disclaimer:
Today’s review is the new Think Tank Photo Retrospective 10 shoulder bag. It is designed to mimic camera bags of old, before all the crazy colors and logos that you see these days.
Here’s what Think Tank has to say about the new line: “The Retrospective series is comprised of three shoulder bags and two lens changer bags. Created for the professional photographer that wants to blend in with the crowd and remain inconspicuous in any situation. Our product designers have blended the look and feel of “old-school” camera bags and infused it with “new-school” features and technology for the digital imaging age. “
I personally think the bags are quite similar in appearance to the Domke line, which is a good thing in my book, I’ve been a Domke user for quite some time.
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Think Tank and have not been compensated for this review, I purchased the bag myself and am sharing my own opinions.
Review:
The Think Tank Retrospective 10 is a small shoulder bag that can hold a surprising amount of gear. If you’d like the specific details on the bag have a look at Think Tank’s site.
First Impression:
When I first received the bag, I was not quite sure what to think of it. I really liked the size of it and I found the shoulder strap to be well padded and quite comfortable, however, the strap is a little short. This may only be a factor for some because I am taller than average at 6’3”, the bag will rest right at my waistline which is just fine for my tastes, I just like to have the option to have a longer strap if/when needed. I appreciated the additional inserts provided, but it wasn’t exactly clear-cut how they would be effective. I decided to just load the bag up and see how it went!
I loaded up the bag with a few lenses and a camera and took off for a walk. I packed in my 7D (gripped) with a 70-200 f/2.8L, 16-35mm f/2.8L and a 24-70 f/2.8L mounted on the camera. I was able to easily fit all of this gear in the bag without it being over-loaded. I found it to be quite comfortable on my shoulder while walking and it felt really well-balanced. I also really liked all of the hidden pockets in this bag, it makes it very easy to keep things out of the way but still organized!
Spending More Time:
After my first impression, I took the bag with me to a live concert shoot and this is when I was really impressed with how much the bag stayed out of my way. It was so easy to change lenses when needed, and swap memory cards as needed. I never felt like I had to put the bag down to do any of these things. This was a huge development for me because I typically would have to remove my shoulder bag or backpack in order to change lenses or other accessories, to not have to do this during a shoot is a big deal and a huge value for me and any photographer that needs a smooth carrying system for their gear.
Conclusion:
I think that the Retrospective line of bags is one of the best new products to come from Think Tank. They have done an excellent job with creating a simple carrying solution that doesn’t get in your way while shooting, and doesn’t look like anything more than a basic shoulder bag while you’re out shooting in public. I highly recommend this bag to anyone looking for a good, simple carrying solution!
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Fallen.
My first image post in a while! As promised I have some new content for you guys! While hiking near Whitney Portal, I came across a hillside with numerous fallen trees. As far as I could tell they fell by natural causes, they did not look to be cut. I found it quite beautiful actually that despite all of these fallen trees, there were still so many standing strong. It spoke to me on a pretty deep level as I sat there, even though others may fall or quit around you, it doesn’t mean you have to fall with them, you can remain strong and stand tall through any challenge you face.
- Abram
