This early in march, we have some very foggy mornings on the coast. The thick white mist rolls in off the ocean, reducing visibility to just a few feet and making it difficult to navigate. But it is perfect weather for photography, as the soft focus of the fog creates a mystical and serene atmosphere that is perfect for capturing images of the the city life, that is usually cluttered and a mess to look at but the fog brings a sense of calmness and tranquility to even the most mundane scenes.
These are pictures from my hometown of Aalborg, where the foggy mornings bring a unique beauty to the city. The old Ship yard dry dock, where my father used to work. Now its IT companies residing there :). But the fog makes everything nice and clean !
I recently added a new “used” lens to the arsenal, the Fujinon 50-140 F2.8, and i already had the Fujinon 16-55 F2.8, but i have not used them that much. Im very much a X-100 Series guys, that fits 90% of my needs in the city where i usually roam. But have been wanting to try out landscape a little more than my usual street photography. And yesterday i was out in the woods in Rold Forest in Denmark, and i really struggle, nature is a mess ! š and i came home with 200+ pictures, a lot of “light” spots in the forest, that looks nice when you walk past them, but getting home an looking at them, i dont really like them.
This one i probably like the most, i like the clear water (Should have brough a polarizer filter) you can look straight through, and the sun still shining on the trees gives a nice contrast. Its going to be a learning journey from me š
Well the calendar says winter her in late december in Denmark, the temperature is still more like autumn aka a 6-8 degrees celcius. And this picture shows the light variation we have seen pretty good, its gray, gray and more gray. Still have to salute this woman who went for a svim, in a very cold sea.
But it was great getting out a little to take some pictures, still like the photos that came out of it, and the Acros on the X-T4 came out very nice š
With 2024 coming to an end, Iāve started thinking about the year ahead and what my New Yearās resolution for 2025 should be. As part of the process, I took a moment to review the resolutions I set for myself last year.
I keep my resolutions in a journalānot a digital one, but an old-fashioned notebook. For something as personal as this, I find that writing them down by hand feels more meaningful. Itās a space where I can be honest with myself, free from the distractions of screens and notifications.
Looking back at last yearās goals, itās interesting to see what Iāve achieved and where Iāve fallen short. Some resolutions are completed and crossed off, while others remain a work in progress. Reflecting on them has given me a clearer idea of what I want to focus on in the coming year. Or has it, we will will see. But i think i have a clearer picture of the categories, but maybe that is already to much : š
1. Personal Self development goals
2. Family goals, what do i want to do better for my family
3. Work goals
4. Health goals (Those were lacking from last year)
And trying to keep it all achievable, that would be my goal š
Iāve been immersed in the world of IT for over 25 years now. Thatās a quarter of a century spent wrestling with technology, exploring countless tools, and generally living and breathing the digital life. I like to think Iāve seen it all (though I know thatās probably not even close to the truth!). One thing Iāve learned about myself over these years is that I tend to getā¦ well, obsessed. I latch onto something, a new tool, a new technique, a new anything, and I dive headfirst into it. I geek out, I research, I experiment, and I usually go all in.
This year, my obsession has taken a decidedly analog turn: notebooks and fountain pens. Yes, you read that right. After decades of staring at screens, Iāve found myself drawn to the tactile experience of pen on paper. And let me tell you, it hasnāt been a casual interest. Itās been a full-blown deep dive. Iāve bought a lot of notebooks (more than I care to admit!), and Iāve spent countless hours watching YouTube videos about everything from the perfect paper weight to the nuances of different nib sizes. Iāve been on a quest to find the āperfect systemā for journaling, taking work notes, and even dabbling in a bit of retro-inspired writing. Thereās something incredibly satisfying about the flow of ink, the feel of the pen in my hand, and the tangible record of my thoughts on the page.
This isnāt entirely new for me. I tend to have these intense periods of focus. Last year, it was analog photography. I became fascinated with film, learning to develop my own black and white and color film. I even built a darkroom in my basement! It was a completely different world from the instant gratification of digital photography, and I loved every minute of it. But i mostly shoot digital again now, after a couple of years, there was a reason digital won the battle. I still enjoy my analog flirt once in a red moon š
I think thereās a common thread running through these obsessions. Whether itās the precision of coding, the chemical processes of film development, or the smooth glide of a fountain pen, Iām drawn to the details, the intricacies, and the tangible results. Itās a way for me to balance the abstract world of IT with something more concrete and grounded. And as the year is nearing the end, i have not used my notebooks for the last couple of months, or have become more granular is my approach to note taking in different areas. Works is not the same as journaling for personal reasons.
I really like the analog feeling when doing journaling where its just dotting down what you think and trying to get something down on paper. But for work, it does not feel efficient enough, iām probably not organized enough(Have read/seen a lot of posts about the topic), but i feel the digital tools like OneNote, Obsidian, search and AI helps there a lot (Still have not decided on something final, guess there will be som AI help in it at least), i still need to figure out how to balance taking notes during meetings, and also listening, i think AI will be a big help there.
And hey, got a real blogpost on my blog also this year, also pretty inconsistent š Happy New year out there Internet, if this little corner of it ever reaches out of my basement.
