Azriel Jay Knight

The 50mm Focal Length: Focal February Part Four

The 50mm lens is the focal length I have by far the most experience with. When I still shot film, just about every camera I came across had one snapped on, and so I tested at least a hundred cameras with a 50mm lens. I also owned a Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM for a time, when I shot Canon. It was my favourite 50mm. I did try using the Nikon version when I made the switch but my workflow priorities have changed, but you will see I have used both versions in my choices here....

The 50mm Focal Length: Focal February Part Four The 50mm lens is the focal length I have by far the most experience with. When I still shot film, just about every camera I came across had one snapped on, and so I tested at least a hundred cameras with a 50mm lens. I also owned a Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM for […]

The 35mm Focal Length: Focal February Part Two

Some might argue that the 35mm focal length is the most famous of all. The “35 vs50” war has ranged on for decades, each saying it’s the best, each saying it’s the most diverse and for some reason, each claiming to be the equivalent of the human eye. I’m not here to add to that, only to show you my favorite photos taken at 35mm. If you’re curious, I’ll be covering 50mm in part four. The Church Camera: Canon EOS 5D (Original)Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USMDate:...

The 35mm Focal Length: Focal February Part Two Some might argue that the 35mm focal length is the most famous of all. The “35 vs50” war has ranged on for decades, each saying it’s the best, each saying it’s the most diverse and for some reason, each claiming to be the equivalent of the human eye. I’m not here to add to that, […]

Historic Toronto – Urban Exploration Photography – Trans-Canada ’25 (XVII)

Table of Contents July 9th, 2025: Day Thirty-Five Days in Hotels VS Campgrounds VS Guest: 13/14/7 I rested today for the most part. My ankle was feeling slightly worse, and I accomplished quite a bit the previous day, so I figured I’d lay low. My Aunt and Uncle needed to run an errand, so I took the opportunity to clean up the laundry room somewhat. They’re in their 70s. Aunt Jody can’t really go downstairs at all, and Uncle Glen can’t bend over much, so there’s some dust bunnies and such and my last load of laundry had some dryer lint....

Historic Toronto – Urban Exploration Photography – Trans-Canada '25 (XVII) Discover the beauty of The Distillery District, where history meets innovation in delightful shops, restaurants, and art spaces.

Toronto’s Kensington Market & Chinatown – Street Photography – Trans-Canada ’25 (XVI)

Table of Contents July 5th, 2025: Day Thirty-One Distance Travelled: 854KMDistance From Home: 3416KMDays in Hotels VS Campgrounds VS Guest: 13/14/3 Levis, Quebec - Mississauga, Ontario As much as I was not totally sure about leaving Quebec City, I did it. While I was driving away, I tried to visualize myself a couple years down the road, already having gone back by car or plane, and glad that I had made better plans. I’m exhausted and have seen so much and am not going to get everything in one go so I should probably start picking my final adventures for this trip more carefully....

Toronto’s Kensington Market & Chinatown – Street Photography – Trans-Canada '25 (XVI) Uncover the charm of Kensington Market, a must-visit destination offering a rich tapestry of local culture and creativity.

Trans-Canada 2025 Part XI: Cape Breton Highlands

Table of Contents June 27th, 2025: Day Twenty-Three Distance Travelled: 450-ish KMDistance to Home: 5159 KMDays in Hotels VS Campgrounds VS Guest: 9/10/3 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - North Sydney, Nova Scotia I woke up to my alarm but procrastinated a little. Forced myself out of bed, which was soft with old springs, and got my s**t together. Today I was headed for Nova Scotia, but not before picking up Starbucks. I asked for my usual but with an extra shot. They gave it to me hot instead of cold, but I got to keep both....

Trans-Canada 2025 Part XI: Cape Breton Highlands My trip to Nova Scotia included stunning landscapes, cozy accommodations, and lots of coffee. Read about my experiences!