I follow Belgian photographer Bert Stephani. I like his work - photos, writing, and videos. He keeps things simple, and he eloquently and concisely talks about trying to find his way in the self-employed world of photography and art.
The other day he announced on Instagram that he was revisiting a project he’d done ten years ago - posting one photo per day for 50 days shot with a 50mm full frame equivalent lens. The equivalent lenses can vary based on the sensor size. For example, his Fujifilm X Series cameras (that’s what I shoot) are APS-C sensors. Roughly speaking, the 35mm X Series lenses are equivalent to the full frame 50mm lenses because of the crop. I’m not all that technical, and I’m sure there are flaws with my explanation, but you get the idea.
Bert Stephani invited others to participate using #5050project10. I decided to take him up on the offer. It will be nice to work with just one lens and to meet other photographers.
I took a lot of photos yesterday, but I’m hoping to keep my 5050 project consistent. I live in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, and I know a lot of people who work in the bar and restaurant industry. I’m amazed at how hard they work to provide safe, communal gathering places. I’m getting old - I don’t think I’d survive a month doing their jobs. I’m hoping I can focus on them during this little project without being a burden.
My first photo - 1/50 - is of Cook Weaver. It’s a wonderful little restaurant located in the Loveless Building. They describe their food as “inauthentic Eurasian”. I’ve eaten there a few times, and the food is delicious. The prices put it in the occasional treat category for me, but I’ll drop by early in the evenings to have one of their cheap beers. It’s a menu item - cheap beer. [Note: I should add that I’ve shot some product photography for Cook Weaver.]
(Cook Weaver, Capitol Hill, Seattle, September 2019.)