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Warlock Photography ( Gregory James )
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30 years of age; I enjoy awkward social encounters, learning new things, astrophysics, astronomy, photography, math and exercising my critical thinking skills.

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Warlock Photography ( Gregory James ) @gregthewarlockking.bsky.social · Dec 8
Titled "The Cold Moon," this image encapsulates the serene, stark beauty of Earth's closest neighbor, rendered with an intimate level of detail that reveals its rugged texture.

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"Winter Glow" The Cold Moon
A Striking Celestial Portrait, Captured in the Heart of Winter "Winter Glow" is a breathtaking, detailed photograph of the Moon, perfectly captured under the crisp, clear skies of the cold season. Tit...
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HDR

Sony a7 III ( ILCE - 7M3 )
28 - 70mm Lens
FLD & Lens Hood
Low - Angle Tripod

Alt-text on first image.

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Coastal Luminance: Port Clyde at Twilight Location: Port Clyde, Maine Date: February 2, 2026 Timeframe: 16:45 – 17:25 This collection captures the transitional stillness of a Maine winter evening, documented during the "blue hour" at Port Clyde. Utilizing extended exposure durations and specialized filtration, these works explore the intersection of tidal movement and atmospheric light through a low-profile lens. Technical Narrative The series was captured using a Sony a7 III paired with a 28-70mm lens. To achieve the vivid, magenta-leaning spectral profile and enhanced contrast, an FLD filter was employed, saturating the cool tones of the horizon. By shooting at ISO 50 with a consistent aperture of f/6.3, the technical focus remained on temporal manipulation. Low-angle perspectives were utilized to emphasize the foreground texture, while exposure times ranging from 1 to 20 seconds effectively "froze" the incoming tide into sculptural, silken ripples, transforming the Atlantic’s surface into a static, glass-like state. Artistic Perspective The result is a monochromatic study in purple and deep indigo. The long exposures serve to deconstruct the chaotic energy of the surf, replacing it with a sense of profound serenity. By positioning the camera close to the shoreline, the compositions highlight the rhythmic, frozen patterns of the water as it meets the kelp-covered basalt. From these meticulously captured foreground undulations to the soft gradients of the horizon, this set invites the viewer to experience the immense, colorful silence of a mid-winter dusk on the coast.
February 6, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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HDR & SDR

“Violet Tide”

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )
Sony 28 - 70mm Lens
FLD Filter & Lens Hood
ISO 50 40mm 0ev f/6.3 20s

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SDR A Study in Chromatic Long-Exposure The Work Violet Tide is a masterful intersection of timing and optical filtration. Captured at the edge of the incoming tide, the work utilizes a 20-second long exposure to soften the Atlantic's kinesis into a glass-like surface of deep magenta and indigo. By deploying an FLD (Fluorescent Daylight) filter, the photographer has intentionally shifted the natural twilight spectrum into a surrealist palette, finding an electric vibrancy within the coastal dusk. Technical Narrative Executing this vision required a disciplined approach to light management. Shooting at a low angle at 40mm, the composition emphasizes the leading lines of the ridged sand, which serve as conduits for the reflected sky. • Optics & Filtration: The combination of an FLD filter and a dedicated lens hood allowed for deep color saturation while maintaining critical contrast, preventing stray light from softening the frame's edges. • Exposure Architecture: Using the Sony a7 III's expanded ISO 50 and an aperture of f/6.3, the photographer achieved a 20-second shutter speed without the need for heavy neutral density stacking, preserving the subtle textures of the receding shoreline. • Dynamic Range: Presented in both HDR and SDR, the piece showcases a vast tonal range, from the darkest silhouettes of the treeline to the luminous, high-chroma peaks of the cloud formations. Artist: Warlock Photography Date: February 2, 2026 | 5:13 PM Location: Coastal Maine HDR A Study in Chromatic Long-Exposure The Work Violet Tide is a masterful intersection of timing and optical filtration. Captured at the edge of the incoming tide, the work utilizes a 20-second long exposure to soften the Atlantic's kinesis into a glass-like surface of deep magenta and indigo. By deploying an FLD (Fluorescent Daylight) filter, the photographer has intentionally shifted the natural twilight spectrum into a surrealist palette, finding an electric vibrancy within the coastal dusk. Technical Narrative Executing this vision required a disciplined approach to light management. Shooting at a low angle at 40mm, the composition emphasizes the leading lines of the ridged sand, which serve as conduits for the reflected sky. • Optics & Filtration: The combination of an FLD filter and a dedicated lens hood allowed for deep color saturation while maintaining critical contrast, preventing stray light from softening the frame's edges. • Exposure Architecture: Using the Sony a7 III's expanded ISO 50 and an aperture of f/6.3, the photographer achieved a 20-second shutter speed without the need for heavy neutral density stacking, preserving the subtle textures of the receding shoreline. • Dynamic Range: Presented in both HDR and SDR, the piece showcases a vast tonal range, from the darkest silhouettes of the treeline to the luminous, high-chroma peaks of the cloud formations. Artist: Warlock Photography Date: February 2, 2026 | 5:13 PM Location: Coastal Maine
February 3, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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The Alt text description is all the same as it pertains to all three images — they’re a set.

Sony a7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm
2x Vivitar Converter

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Der Mond Sony a7 III Commander Optics 420-800 Lens X2 Vivitar Converter Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM Artistic Summary The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization. The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames. Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work. Der Mond Sony a7 III Commander Optics 420-800 Lens X2 Vivitar Converter Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM Artistic Summary The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization. The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames. Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work. Der Mond Sony a7 III Commander Optics 420-800 Lens X2 Vivitar Converter Jan 29th 2026, 4:10PM & 4:35PM Artistic Summary The first plate, captured with an ND4 filter, offers a subdued, naturalistic view of the moon against the darkening sky. The subsequent plates, taken as the afternoon light faded, transition to a 1600mm perspective. These final images provide an intimate look at the lunar highlands and the prominent cratering of the southern pole, maintaining sharp clarity despite the absence of motorized tracking or mechanical stabilization. The series highlights the versatility of the Sony a7 III paired with a Commander Optics 420-800mm system. To achieve the extreme reach required for these detailed crops, a Vivitar 2x Converter was utilized, pushing the effective focal length to 1600mm in the latter frames. Operating entirely in manual mode with manual focus, these images were captured without the aid of a tripod or a star tracker. Instead, the photographer ( Myself ) employed a “bracing technique”—securing the camera to the arm—and utilized continuous shooting modes to mitigate the inherent vibrations of such high-magnification handheld work.
January 30, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Waipi’o Valley, Hawaii
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January 30, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Welcome to Warlock Photography

Working on my public speaking skills; they’re admittedly rusty — regardless, I am thrilled! 😅

I’ll be posting some updates on my news bulletin within the next couple of days — nothing crazy, just general information.

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January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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Y’all have spoken! I’ll kindly get my arse to work adding more images and updating information — regarding product listings and returns. 😅

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January 27, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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The Rocks, Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
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Playfair Street in The Rocks, a historic precinct in Sydney, Australia, looking towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
January 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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I took a few quick shots as I was passing through today; still breaking in the new camera and adjusting to manual mode.

“Sky in Stasis”

Sony a7 III ( ILCE-7M3 )
28 - 70mm Sony Lens
ISO 50 28mm 0ev f/4.5 0.5s
Tripod & Remote Shutter

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This composition captures where the turbulent movement of the heavy, cobalt sky is rendered motionless upon the water’s surface. By utilizing a low-angle perspective, suggests that the clouds’ very essence has been preserved within the icy stillness of the bay.
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Sony a7 III
FE 28 - 70mm Sony Lens
ISO 50 70mm 0ev f/5.6 2.5s

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January 20, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Ticker-Tape Announcement:
working on my advertisement strategy 😂

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January 18, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Gilligan or Jillian

Sony a7 III
28 - 70mm Lens
ISO 3200 41mm 0.3ev f/4.5 @ 1/60s

We’ve had this Ryuken for 3 or 4 years now; still unsure of its gender. 🤷🏻

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January 11, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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Jan 9th, 3:38am 2026
ISO 400 600mm 0ev f/11 @ 1/250s
Cropped in.

Sony a7 III
Philosy EF-E Adapter
Canon 75-300mm Lens
Viltrox 2x Converter

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January 10, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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This cat is the embodiment of goodwill; if y’all need a god to pray to, he’s accepting new disciples.
( Ahhhh jokes )

Sony a7 III
28-70mm Lens
ISO 1600 36mm 0ev f/4 1/40s

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January 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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London Dawn
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January 7, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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Available Now:

“Tricolor Sunset”
“The Golden Pollenator”
“Maiden’s Sunset”

Photos were taken in Camden — Maiden’s Cliff & Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens — BoothBay.

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January 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Title: Sixteen Hundred Millimeters; The 7:13 Lunar Study
Artist: Warlock Photography
Date: January 3, 2025 | 19:13
Technical: Sony a7 III
1600mm f/13 1/80s ISO 1000

See description in the Alt Text

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Description: This joint presentation of still and motion photography documents the Full Wolf Moon at its peak illumination on the night of January 3, 2025. To achieve this perspective, the artist utilized a simple 1600mm configuration, stacking a telephoto lens with a 2x converter. This extreme focal reach allows for an intimate look at the lunar rays and the high-contrast textures of the craters. The included video serves as a transparent look at the photographer's process, capturing the "atmospheric boil"—the shimmering heat waves that create a constant, fluid movement across the lens. While the still images freeze this motion into a detailed topographical map, the video highlights the raw, living nature of long-range astrophotography. Together, these pieces offer a professional and honest record of a celestial event, captured through the lens of patience and technical precision. Technical Breakdown for the Series: • Optics: Commander Optics 420-800mm with Vivitar 2x Converter. • Exposure: Balanced with an ND4 filter to manage the 7:13 PM brilliance. • Format: High-resolution digital stills and 4K observational video.
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Taken December 31st, 2025
4:20pm & 4:31pm

Sony a7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm
Vivitar 2x Converter
ND4 Filter

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Title: The Ascendant Gibbous: New Year’s Eve Artist: Warlock Photography Series Date: December 31, 2025 Technical: Sony a7 III 1600mm f/13 1/13s ISO 500 & 600 Description: This series documents the waxing gibbous moon in its final transition toward the first full moon of the new year. Captured during the late afternoon of December 31, 2025, these images utilize a 1600mm focal reach to examine the expanding illumination of the lunar disk. The composition emphasizes the prominent ray systems and the "seas" of the lunar maria, which are rendered with striking clarity as the sun reaches a higher angle over the moon’s near side. By meticulously adjusting the ISO between 500 and 600 at a consistent 1/13s shutter speed, the artist captures the increasing luminosity of the phase while preserving the delicate textures along the western limb. This collection serves as a study of celestial progression, capturing the moon in its penultimate stage of fullness—a visual representation of anticipation and the cyclical nature of time. Key Features for Your Gallery Label: • Subject: Waxing Gibbous Moon (approx. 90-95% illumination). • Optics: Achieved via a Vivitar 2x Converter on a 420-800mm telephoto lens. • Timeframe: A temporal study with captures at 4:20 PM and 4:31 PM.
January 2, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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Title and description below… Yes I’m tooting my own horn. 😅

Sony A7 III
Commander Optics 420-800mm Lens
Vivitar 2x Convert
ND4 Filter

ISO 320 1600mm 0ev f/11 1/13s

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Title: Orbital Textures No. 1231 Artist: Warlock Photography Description: This minimalist work strips away the context of the night sky to focus entirely on the moon as a textural object. The artist employs an ISO 320 setting to ensure a clean, grain-free transition between the illuminated lunar dust and the shadowed craters. Through careful exposure and the specialized use of a 2x converter, the image invites the viewer to examine the moon not as a distant light, but as a tangible, weathered landscape—ancient, scarred, and perpetually in motion. Photo Taken December 31st, 2025 at 12:09am
January 1, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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“The Terminator” 😂

Sony A7 III
420-800mm Jintu Lens
Viltrox 2x Converter
Philosy EF-E Adapater
UV & ND4 Filter

ISO 500 1600mm 0ev f/11 1/5s

I used Alt text “correctly” this time.

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Title: The Terminator at 1600mm Artist Note: This image, captured on December 28th at 4:20 PM, demonstrates the power of extreme telephoto compression in lunar photography. By pairing a Sony A7 III with a Jintu 420-800mm lens and a Viltrox 2x Converter, the moon is rendered at an effective focal length of 1600mm. The photograph focuses on the lunar “terminator”—the line dividing the illuminated and dark sides of the moon—where the low-angle sunlight provides maximum texture and depth to the cratered surface. Despite the use of an ND4 filter to manage light intensity, a steady 1/5s exposure was utilized to pull fine detail from the lunar Maria. The resulting image offers a professional-grade look into the geological complexity of our nearest celestial neighbor. Shutter Speed (1/5s): This is quite slow for 1600mm. At such an extreme focal length, even minor vibrations or the moon’s own movement can cause slight blurring. The minor softening in the image is a common result of a 1/5s shutter speed at that magnification, likely requiring a very sturdy tripod and a remote shutter or timer. ( EQ & Star Tracker have been assembled. )
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Some motion blur in the lower corner, but now I know it’s going to work well. Clear sky’s for Jan 3rd… So far.

The Star Tracker & EQ, should help with stability and allow for longer shutter speeds. ( Alt Text )

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Sony a7 III Jintu 420-800mm Lens Viltrox x2 Converter Pholsy EF-E Adapter UV Filter & ND4 ( Still going through my shots. )
December 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all that jazz.

Sony a7 III
28 - 70mm Sony Lens

ISO250 43mm 0ev f/4.5 1/160s

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December 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Title: Cyanic Bloom
Artist: Warlock Photography
Technical: Sony a7 III | 28-70mm
Final vs Original Shot

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This macro study explores the ethereal architecture of the Blue Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Captured with a shallow depth of field, the image highlights the transition from the smooth, cool-toned velvet of the caps to the delicate, recursive gill structures beneath. The composition emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between the fungi and their growing medium, utilizing natural light to accentuate the subtle moisture and iridescent qualities of the specimen.
December 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Original vs RAW ( Edit )

Sony a7 III
28-70mm Lens

Subject: Oyster Mushrooms

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December 24, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Working on the wildlife section of my website and updating my IG tag, at the bottom of my website.
( All photos can be found on my Instagram as well. )

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December 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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My wife is currently growing Oyster Mushrooms 🍄

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December 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM