Category Archives: interesting people

Another photographer at work

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Last weekend, another photographer and I worked with the same model. While they were busy, I took snapshots of the shutterbug at work.

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What a grimace!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Photographer Chryseis Dawn

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Afraid of gun accidents? Train your kids!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Project Appleseed | Say Uncle (his daughter in the poster) | Henry Mini Bolt

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Various Vepr rifles

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Above, Robinson 5.45×39 conversion. All examples below are current Wolf Arms imports. .308 Vepr Hunter with an EOTech. The shooter above is 14 and handles it easily. I think this is my favorite variant, as I prefer crossbolt safety to … Continue reading →

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How to shoot 7.62x54R and not feel much recoil

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just back from Knoxville where I got to hang out with Sayuncle, Dennis Badurina, Evie (in the video below) and several new friends. Went to shoot with WPA. Based on the experience, I now want an ITT hydraulic stock buffer … Continue reading →

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For Jessica’s fans

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From an old photo shoot.

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Red and the cat

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Useful AK accessories

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

1. Ace M4 SOCOM stock — better cheekweld, adjustable length of pull, very robust. 2. AK boltface tshirt by which other members of the gun tribe may know you.

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A comfortable way to learn firearm operation

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Bolt action rifle (Henry mini), CCI Quiet-22 ammunition, competent parental instruction.

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SMLE and Enfield #4mk.1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

If you want the SMLE tshirt, talk to 1791 apparel. If you’d like to buy my #4mk1 Enfield (made in 1945) for $175+shipping, talk to me. If you want the girl, you are out of luck. She’s taken. Update: Enfield … Continue reading →

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Celebrities among us

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Kacie B. From ABC’s “The Bachelor” seen at last year’s Lucky Gunner shoot.

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Public notice: all endorsements for Lewis Roy Tippens are hereby withdrawn.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Over the last year, I acquainted Mr.Tippens with a number of friends and colleagues and recommended him for employment. Due to recent actions, I must withdraw any and all past endorsements and recommendations. I further recommend that any information supplied … Continue reading →

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If “going up the wall” stands for being annoyed…

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…why does she look so serene?

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Concentrating on a sensation

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Just the thing for the tight confines of a spaceship

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Victualizing the models

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Contrary to popular opinion, Evie does eat from time to time. In evidence is a cup of mango lassie, pasta with sauteed veggies, pork and grilled shrimp. Models with low blood sugar aren’t much fun.

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G2 proves itself

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

David near a window. Aperture Value f/1.8 Focal Length 45 mm ISO 500 Shutter Speed Value 1/100 sec I don’t think that LX3 would have fared as well in this case. Instead of 90mm-e at f1.8, I would have had … Continue reading →

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Attentive reader

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The author of On a Wing and a Whim blog. This photo shows one advantage of video viewfinders — to focus with wide open aperture, I was able to zoom in one her eye and select which eyelash would be … Continue reading →

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Famous James

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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A very smart four year old

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This kid has serious social engineering skills.

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