Living with the F

There’s always another fragment waiting.

In three words I can sum up everything about analog photography: it goes on!

You don’t capture Rome. Rome captures you.

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eumznwkPN27NRWRwionzAE-1200-80.jpg.webp Meet Caira — The Mirrorless Camera That Thinks It’s a BananaAlright, hold your analog chemicals for a moment and grab your coffee, because something wild just hit the digital photography scene — and even my Leica M film setup twitched a little.The New Kid on the Magnetic BlockImagine this: a mirrorless camera with no screen. None. Zero. Instead, it magnetically connects to your iPhone via MagSafe, and together they form a kind of Frankenstein creative system. The camera body just... exists, while your iPhone does all the showing, editing, and existential thinking.Oh, and the AI brain running it? It’s called Nano Banana — yes, really — built by a company named Camera Intelligence. Their promise: an “intelligent creative partner” that helps you shoot, edit, and generate images directly by text prompt.(Source)My Analog Self Is Screaming (Quietly)“No screen”?Wonderful. Finally, a digital camera that behaves like a film camera — except you need an iPhone just to see what you’re doing. I can already picture you strolling down the street with your camera in one hand and your iPhone magnetically clinging to it like a fridge magnet that refuses to let go.“MagSafe connection”?So: magnets + camera + smartphone = pure trust exercise. If your phone battery dies mid-shoot, your creative partner becomes a stylish paperweight. Don’t even think about shooting in the rain unless you want to test “hydrophobic AI.”“Nano Banana does generative edits”?That’s right — you take a photo and tell it things like “make the light golden” or “add a penguin in a tuxedo.” Boom — done. For anyone raised on 120 film and darkroom chemicals, this is either a miracle or a polite insult to patience.Who’s it for?According to the creators: “Content creators and businesses.” Translation: people who want to shoot, edit, and post in one breath. For those of us who appreciate grain, dust, and imperfect beauty — it’s a fun concept to chuckle at from a safe distance.Final Thoughts (with a wink)So, my friend: if one day you decide you’ve had enough of film, developer fumes, and waiting for negatives to dry — and you’re ready to flirt with AI mid-shoot — Caira might just be your next fling.But if you still prefer to feel the moment — light leaking gently into film stock, textures breathing through shadows — then keep your Makina 67 or Leica close and let the “Nano Banana” crowd chase their next algorithmic sunset.Caira is basically the espresso shot of modern photography — quick, shiny, stimulating.But if you’re more of a slow-brew analog philosopher, stick to your filter coffee and silver halides.☕️ Brought to you by the ghost of Kodachrome — whispering softly: “Don’t trust a camera that needs a phone to think.”

Film forgives mistakes the way cities forgive wanderers — eventually and with style.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster's autobiography.

I am not strong on perfection.

Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.

Many artists and scholars have pointed out that ultimately art depends on human nature.

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.

Photography ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures who will fertilize your soul.

You haven’t truly lived until you’ve been elbowed by a 90-year-old in a sari shouting ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya!’ like it’s a contact sport.

Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.

If you don't think every day is a good day, just try missing one.

Article from Kiribane Photography offer advice on how to improve tourist photography by moving beyond common clichés. They suggest that photographers should avoid popular, overdone locations and shots, opting instead for unique perspectives found in overlooked places like back alleys. The author emphasizes the importance of using foreground elements to add depth, shooting from low angles, and waiting patiently for the right moment and light. Ultimately, the sources advocate for photographers to prioritize mood, story, and personal expression over technical perfection and social media validation.

Electric Steed of Sandstone

You can’t banh mi from this restaurant! It’s too delicious!

Story: The 100 km That Got Away – A Ruffian TaleSo there I was, feeling adventurous on a fine morning, taking the Ruffian out for a “quick” spin to Koblenz and back. You know, just a casual 100 km, because what could possibly go wrong, right? The sun was shining, the air smelled like possibility (and a little like cow fields), and Savanna, my trusty Ruffian, was purring along—well, almost purring. We’ll get to that.The Hunsrück hills were, as always, in a let’s-see-how-much-you-really-love-cycling mood. But hey, no worries. I’m a gentleman cyclist: slow, steady, enjoying the views. Halfway through, I did what any sensible rider would do when faced with a 15% hill grade—refueled at a beer garden. Hops before climbs, that’s the rule.Refreshed, refueled, slightly more optimistic than before, I rode home. Rolled into the garage, battery down to one bar—feeling victorious. Until I looked at the odometer:99.5 km.That’s right. Ninety-nine point five.Did I consider looping the village square to squeeze in that last 500 meters? Of course. Did I do it? Absolutely not. A gentleman doesn’t chase numbers. He chases vibes.Meanwhile, mid-ride, Savanna decided to start making… noises. At first, I thought I’d picked up a small animal in my saddlebags—an adventurous squirrel maybe? But no, it was just the brakes. A little adjustment, a little TLC, and she was back to purring like the desert runner she is.Took the Leica along too, naturally—because if you don’t document the beer, the bike, and the sweat-streaked almost-epic, did it even happen?99.5 km. Not quite the full hundred. But hey—there’s always tomorrow. And if not, there’s always the beer garden.The 10 Most Common E-Bike Rider Problems – and Solutions🚴‍♂️ Problem 💡 Solution1️⃣ Battery dies too soon Charge fully, know your range, and plan routes.2️⃣ Weird noises mid-ride Regular maintenance, check brakes & screws.3️⃣ Brakes sound like a rock gig Adjust pads, clean discs, maybe new pads.4️⃣ Range anxiety sets in Trust your bike, but pack a charger just in case.5️⃣ No charger = no fun Pack it! Or find a café with power + charm the staff.6️⃣ E-bike too heavy to lift Train those arms—or bring a strong friend.7️⃣ Surprise rain shower Always pack a rain jacket.8️⃣ Dashboard overload Learn key functions: on, off, battery %—ignore the rest.9️⃣ Chain squeaks like mad Lube it regularly—happy chain, happy ride.🔟 Forget the essentials Make a checklist: keys, charger, scarf, vibes.