I'm Really A Very Fortunate Man...

Peggy Jean, Messick Point, Poquoson (also know as Bull Island), Virginia (click to enlarge)
Fuji X-T1, 18-55mm f/2.8-3.5 lens @ 52.7mm; 1/420th sec. @ f/8; ISO 200

I admit it.  I'm really fortunate and I know it.  I have no reason to complain about anything. 

Photographically speaking, I get to use cameras and lenses from Fuji, Nikon and Olympus every day.  All three systems are absolutely first class tools that allow me to photograph anything I desire.  Most people don't have the opportunity I have to be able to choose which camera I will take out with me each day.  As I said, I'm fortunate.  One of the reasons I write this blog is to share my knowledge, experience and what I learn photographically and what I discover using such fine gear, i.e., share my good fortune with others freely.

For my first twenty-five years in photography I couldn't afford more than one camera and a few lenses at a time.  Back then, all prime lenses—and not fast primes.  I was lucky to have more than one lens.  Over the years, I bought and used many cameras but sequentially.  I always sold something to buy something else.  I couldn't afford to keep what I had and buy more.  But I always remained hungry to learn photography and curious as to how other cameras (different formats) would allow me to expand my ability to create differing images.

I got to the point where I could afford a backup body to go along with my primary body.  I felt really empowered.  As I got older and my career progressed, I became able to purchase more gear.  Age, time, success, determination, hard work, planning—all played a part to get me where I am in such a fortunate position today.

Life is good!  ...And I'm grateful.  Hope you are as well.

Thanks for looking. Enjoy! 

Dennis A. Mook 

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