Greg Brown
@gwbrown.bsky.social
composer / musician living in Western MA w/ some photo stuff thrown in now and again
https://www.gregorywbrown.com
https://www.gregorywbrown.com
Beer & Carols! heck yeah
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Beer & Carols! heck yeah
i’ve never used Rodinal. open to switching to something new (from DDX) but not sure what the pros/cons are…
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
i’ve never used Rodinal. open to switching to something new (from DDX) but not sure what the pros/cons are…
that’s where i am. no regrets.
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
that’s where i am. no regrets.
I was pleasantly surprised! Will definitely be doing it again. I have pushed HP5 before to good effect, although that was on purpose
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I was pleasantly surprised! Will definitely be doing it again. I have pushed HP5 before to good effect, although that was on purpose
thank you!
and this dog … man … what a personality. we are so lucky to have him in our lives
and this dog … man … what a personality. we are so lucky to have him in our lives
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
thank you!
and this dog … man … what a personality. we are so lucky to have him in our lives
and this dog … man … what a personality. we are so lucky to have him in our lives
the beast in question
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
the beast in question
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
trainer: it’s all about showing up.
me: OK… So I can go home now?
trainer: uhhhhh…..
me: OK… So I can go home now?
trainer: uhhhhh…..
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
trainer: it’s all about showing up.
me: OK… So I can go home now?
trainer: uhhhhh…..
me: OK… So I can go home now?
trainer: uhhhhh…..
BTW — I'm not trying to undercut other artists, so if you can afford it, by all means contribute and be a part of the whole ecosystem, please
—> however if you are at your wit's and/or wallet's end, then please reach out <—
—> however if you are at your wit's and/or wallet's end, then please reach out <—
November 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
BTW — I'm not trying to undercut other artists, so if you can afford it, by all means contribute and be a part of the whole ecosystem, please
—> however if you are at your wit's and/or wallet's end, then please reach out <—
—> however if you are at your wit's and/or wallet's end, then please reach out <—
🙌
thx for spreading the word
thx for spreading the word
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🙌
thx for spreading the word
thx for spreading the word
hahaha yes… the struggle is very real
a woman in a yellow sweater pushes a red shopping cart in a grocery store aisle
Alt: a woman in a yellow sweater pushes a red shopping cart in a grocery store aisle
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
hahaha yes… the struggle is very real
100%
would be happy to offer some of my photographs up for use instead
would be happy to offer some of my photographs up for use instead
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
100%
would be happy to offer some of my photographs up for use instead
would be happy to offer some of my photographs up for use instead
BONUS: I just found the all-Russian instruction manual
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
BONUS: I just found the all-Russian instruction manual
[ok now come to papa]
November 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
[ok now come to papa]
November 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/8 Super-Angulon Copal w/ UV filter; $300 + shipping; solid wide angle lens for 4x5"; never fell in love with it, but it's a great lens for the right shooter; lens board NOT included
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/8 Super-Angulon Copal w/ UV filter; $300 + shipping; solid wide angle lens for 4x5"; never fell in love with it, but it's a great lens for the right shooter; lens board NOT included
Manfrotto MH804-3WUS 3-Way Head; barely used; goes for ≈$100 new, yours for $50 + shipping
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Manfrotto MH804-3WUS 3-Way Head; barely used; goes for ≈$100 new, yours for $50 + shipping
Zenit TTL. M42 mount; $25 + shipping; legendary garbage; non-functioning meter; inconsistent shutter; reluctant rewind; funky odor; possibly cursed. Despite all that… it can still take a decent photo if you say the correct incantation
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Zenit TTL. M42 mount; $25 + shipping; legendary garbage; non-functioning meter; inconsistent shutter; reluctant rewind; funky odor; possibly cursed. Despite all that… it can still take a decent photo if you say the correct incantation
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
Polaroid NOW camera; $50 + shipping; takes i-Type film. brand new in box. received from a friend who apparently got it as swag at some MasterClass event? no idea, but could be fun for someone
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Polaroid NOW camera; $50 + shipping; takes i-Type film. brand new in box. received from a friend who apparently got it as swag at some MasterClass event? no idea, but could be fun for someone
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Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
November 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping; good starter pack for a young photographer: normal, portrait, and tele-zoom lenses, all w/ UV filter. grip could use a little glue in one spot, but that's up to you.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping; good starter pack for a young photographer: normal, portrait, and tele-zoom lenses, all w/ UV filter. grip could use a little glue in one spot, but that's up to you.
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Praktica 'electronic' B100 w/ 50mm f/1.8; $40 + shipping; meter is off by about a stop, but otherwise essentially functional. lens is surprisingly good!
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Praktica 'electronic' B100 w/ 50mm f/1.8; $40 + shipping; meter is off by about a stop, but otherwise essentially functional. lens is surprisingly good!
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...