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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 29

Fleeting light at Navarro Beach.

Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Tower Theater in Roseville on a Saturday night. I was backing up my camera’s SD card before I formatted them. I really need to edit the rest of these. #neonsigns + #promistfilter.

Large Tower theater neon sign in background. Cars and traffic lights in the foreground.

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 19

“MidTown Sac Fill Flash Photo Dump…” I decided to walk around and explore MidTown as the sun was starting to set. Had the Godox IM30 flash. I manually underexposed by a couple of stops, then used the fill flash with varying degrees of success.
📷: Sony A7iii
🔭: Sony 24mm F2.8G
#midtownsac #photodump❤️

Two pink and white roses, brightly lit with flash. Street visible in darkened background.

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 17

Some infrared photos of Isleton, CA. Shot on an IR-converted Nikon D90 (720nm). I’m going to have to keep bringing this one with me for bright sunlight + green foliage. Definitely a unique look.

Infrared photo of palm trees and a house surrounded by wrought iron fence. Green palm fronds appear bright white and the palm tree trunk is dark. The sky is dark. This look is due to the 720nm infrared spectrum of non-visible light (to the naked eye)

Infrared photo of gazebo and a large deciduous, leafy tree behind the gazebo. Green tree leaves appear bright white. The green paint of the gazebo appears as darker gray/black. This look is due to the 720nm infrared spectrum of non-visible light (to the naked eye)

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 14

I asked ChatGPT to describe one of my photos. It did a pretty good job. Will try to work this in with future posts.

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Light, Shadows, Textures, and Patterns…” Simplifying with monochrome amidst a sea of beautiful color palettes in this small town.

Black and white photo of a wooden louvered wall casting diagonal shadows on a concrete sidewalk. The slats are angled and weathered, creating strong lines and contrast. A bench and structural supports are visible on the left, and a trash bin can be seen through the slats on the right side.

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 13

I love the alt image descriptions!! Thx so much for telling us about the Flashes app as well. 🔥📸🎞️🐾🐾

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 13

Fun times today in Isleton with the #CamerasandCoffee916 crew. My first time exploring the Sacramento Delta. Lots of colorful, interesting buildings. Lots of history. #photomeetup #sacramentodelta #sacramentophotographers

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 12

I had to try out the fancy filters. lol! 🙌🏽📸

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jul 12

Fun morning with the #camerasandcoffee916 crew! Got to explore some Sacramento Delta towns. This photo from the Isleton Main Street. Definitely coming back!! #photomeetup #sacramentophotographers

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thank you! It’s a nice spot.

Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Mar 30

Nice stroll through Fair Oaks Village this evening. Also spotted “Fair Oaks Roosters”.
📷: Nikon D200
🔭: Nikon DX 35mm f1.8G
✏️: LightRoom Mobile
#nikond200 #ccdsensor #nikon35mmf18g #vintagedslr #nikondslr #vintagedigitalcamera #neon #noblegassigns #neonsigns #roosters

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Feb 27

Some evening canine portrait practice with the Nikon D200 and the Nikon SB-800 flash. I couldn’t get the black lab to look at the camera. All good. Our chihuahua mix made up for it by hamming it up to the camera. lol! #❤️🐾🐾🐾
📷: Nikon D200
🔭: NIKKOR 50mm F1.8G
📸: Nikon SB-800
✏️📱: LightRoom Mobile

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Feb 24

Ran into this fun group of costumed Mardi Gras partygoers! They had a cool look and were living life to the fullest!
🔭: Voigtlander 40mm f1.4
📷: Sony A7iii
#Mardigras #french #frenchcostumes #downtownsacramento #mardigrasparade #streetphotography #marieantoinette #voigtlander40mmf14

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Feb 16

I hear ya! Moving is rough! We moved last year after 25 years in the same house. Now my joke is that I’m never moving again! We’ll see. Safe travels!

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Feb 16

Safe travels as you take on your new adventures!

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 25

“Moody Rest Area Moments…” Some road trip moments captured on a 20 yo DSLR. Some atmospherics mixed with some sensor noise.
📷: Nikon D200
🔭: Nikon DX 35mm f1.8G
✏️: LightRoom Mobile
#nikond200 #ccdsensor #filmic #filmiclook #nikon #nikon35mmf18g #vintagedslr #nikondslr #nikondx #toddhidoinspired

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 23

“My worlds are colliding!” ~George (“Relationship George”’and “Friendship George”)

Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 23

Glad to see you here! I really admire your work. Here’s to fostering hope, positivity, and connecting with folks who value creativity over negativity.

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 16

Some photos from a road trip last month using the Nikon D200. It was fun shooting with a 20-year-old DSLR with 10 MP resolution, a max ISO of 1600 and no IBIS. Almost like shooting a film camera. I need to capture more family, friends, and document the everyday moments.
#nikond200 #ccdsensor

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 9

That was fun! Some Large Format Portrait practice. Used the Chamonix 4x5 view camera with the LomoGraflok Instax Wide back. Will do this again with sheet film!!
📷: Chamonix 45N2
🔭: Nikkor 210mm f/5.6 lens
🎞: FujiFilm Instax Wide #instantfilm #instaxwide #lomograflok
youtube.com/shorts/dzT6z...

Large format portrait practice with Lomograflok

YouTube video by Trapping Photons

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 8

That’s a good superpower! 🦸📷📸

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Jan 8

Wow! Some serious accomplishments! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Dec 12

A little infrared action at high noon. From April, 2024.A cool experience to see all of these familiar sights through an infrared view. Breathing new life into a 16yo DSLR (Nikon D90). 720nm #infraredphotography

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Ruben @trappingphotons.bsky.social · Dec 11

Hey cool. I develop my film as well. Just learned how to develop color film I also shoot large format (4x5) sheet film. That is a slow and methodical process. I love tech, but I also enjoy these analog processes. I found a community darkroom for darkroom printing as well. Nice community.

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