Hi I’m Jack:

A Scientist & Street Photographer.

For my work in Science I was named the Australian University Teacher of the Year:

Street Photography is how I document life…

Dimly lit urban scene with graffiti on metal wall, red industrial light fixture overhead, and blurry figure passing by.
People dining inside a Japanese restaurant seen through a plastic curtain with blue borders.
A person wearing a face mask and a backpack walking down a dimly lit urban street at night with various illuminated signs in the background.
Silhouettes of people on an escalator outside a modern glass building during sunset.
A busy city street scene seen through a window reflecting neon signs, with people walking and shopping.

… and making videos is my Bokeh Therapy:

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I write about the best cameras and lenses for beginners, and how creativity leads to well-being in my weekly blog and newsletter:

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How To Take Unique Photos in Boring* Places | Thypoch Ksana 21mm f3.5
How To Take Unique Photos in Boring* Places | Thypoch Ksana 21mm f3.5

Why do boring places make the best photos?  A Google image search keeps showing the same 3 landmarks in my hometown so here’s the challenge:  1 hour to capture 3 “unique” frames of my hometown with a prime lens I’m not used to?

Why Everyone* Struggles with 28mm (at first)
Why Everyone* Struggles with 28mm (at first)

Out of all my 28mm photos? Half I like, half I don’t. Truth is I don’t know why? It might be the gear, I’ve tried 6 28mm lenses, both manual focus and auto. Some of these were taken overseas others back at home.  Here’s what I do know - it’s not easy using 28mm.  Here’s 5 techniques to make it more manageable.

Nikon ZR + 28mm: 10,000 Travel Photos Later.
Nikon ZR + 28mm: 10,000 Travel Photos Later.

The Nikon ZR’s screen, shape, and speed kept me going. 10,000 travel photos later I think 28 mm matches this camera perfectly?  So much so on last my Japan trip I brought 2 - but how did the same focal length produce such different photos?  28mm is unpredictable, just like the ZR. Rather than waiting to feel inspired? They force you to try something new.