Author Archives: Oleg Volk

A new face

This entire photoshoot was done with a single lens, Sony GM 70-200/2.8. At 24MP, the sharpness difference between it and the primes is negligible, while the flexibility of almost 3x zoom and image stabilization proved extremely useful. It was also … Continue reading

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…and the dog returns to its vomit: Germany and its Nazi legacy.

My friend Miggy made me aware of an interesting development: a court rules the members of the least socialist of the German political parties may not own guns. A friend who is a member of that party commented: Long story: … Continue reading

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Meeting in person after 15 years

I met Layla through helping VCDL in 2009. It took her until 2024 to stop by with family in tow.

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Subsonic 300blk

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Massad Ayoob

His web site.

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Pensive

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Keeping cool in the South

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Coaches and learners

Patriot Training

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Racquet practice.

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Tripping into the pool.

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Flinty eyed.

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Two to Tango.

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Putting a new camera though its paces.

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The persistent fire of Hanukkah.

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Cute hat

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Vintage girl.

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Amanda

These photos were taken to test high-speed flash synch with Sony A9mk3 global shutter. Based on the results, I bought the camera.

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Musician Nozomi.

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My favorite parents.

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Renaissance Festival faces.

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