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Single Frame Friday

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J & T Kydd Building, Fernandina Beach, Fl.

The Kydd Building was built in 1873 for J & T Kydd’s Dry Goods, on 301 Centre Street, then a drug store. The adjacent building, the Allen Building, was built in 1911—National Register of Historic Places.
Canon New F-1
Canon FD 24mm f/2.8
Fujifilm 200

Canon New F-1 35mm SLR film camera.

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Canon New F-1 and Fujifilm

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Canon New F-1

Canon FD 24mm f/2.8 Lens

Fujifilm 200

Fernandina Beach Historic Post Office c1911.

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Canon New F-1.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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wordless wednesday

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Canon EOS R with Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM telephoto lens.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Happy SUNday!

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It’s always good to pick up plastic trash at the beach.

Made from plastic trash.

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random pics for a friday – a weeks worth of images

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Fernandina Beach Historic District. Nassau County Courthouse. Winter sky.
At the beach. A reminder to never leave your trash behind and to remove trash whenever you visit.
At the beach.
A rose. Samsung Galaxy S8+ camera.
Fujifilm X-T2 with a classic Nikon Nokkor 300mm lens.
Soon. I’ll be selling this wonderful Nikon set in my camera shop.
One of the first 35mm Japanese-made SLR cameras.
My Asahiflex IIa.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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at the beach on a winter’s day

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The surf is not often this flat along the NE Florida coast, especially during the winter. The ocean was a beautiful shade of blue-gray (a reflection of the clouds).

Beach driving is allowed along a small section of Fernandina Beach. The vehicles are closely regulated to ensure they stay away from the protected dunes and sea turtle nests.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Contrails with Cirrus Striations

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The sky over the island.
Condensation trails with cirrus striations. The strong upper-level winds caused little squiggles in the trail.
At the beach (Amelia Island) on a winter’s day.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Thanks for stopping by, Chris

Follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/ccphotographyai

Facebook CC Photography of Amelia

Flickr Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris

Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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wordless wednesday

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Ready for an outing: Canon OD F-1

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My Canon OD F-1 is ready for another outing. I’m not sure yet which lens or lenses I’ll take along. I typically choose a wide-angle lens as it best suits the close quarters of my town’s historic district.

OD is for Canon’s limited edition Olive Drab camera, released in early 1978 and limited to less than 3,000 units, mainly for the Japanese domestic market. The strap is a recent addition. I purchased it from a seller on Etsy who makes these custom straps. It’s not an exact color match, but it’s close enough for me.

Here are a few images from an outing a couple of weeks ago.

Pirate Pete outside the Palace Saloon.
The Palace Saloon on Centre Street, Fernandina Beach Historic District.
At the ready along the Amelia River.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Happy SUNday!

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The joys of black and white photography. Fujifilm Neopan Professional Acros 100II.

c1911 post office.
c1879 office and retail building.
c1879 courthouse.
Centre Street private residence.
Fernandina Beach post office, c1911.

Fernandina Beach Historic District, Amelia Island, Florida. Camera: Canon F-1.

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Comments are always welcomed, as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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