A Healthy Addiction

I got another tattoo today, this time from Curtis at Tribal Rites Tattoo in Fort Collins. I was super excited as I had scheduled the appointment about four months ago and had been patiently waiting. This tattoo I had done on the inner part of my bicep to complete my quarter sleeve all around.

Curtis did a great job and more than met my expectations, I would recommend him to anyone. Tattoos are very addicting for me and now that I've found an artist who's style I really like, I plan to get more. I currently have another deposit for another tattoo....:)

Photos were taken with my 35mm f/1.4 to prove it's still alive.

Asahi Pentax K1000

So, I didn't actually break my 35mm lens; just kidding! ;)

I always take good care of my stuff, I wouldn't let something like that happen as I plan to have my equipment for a very, very long time. One of the things that my father has had for a very long time is the Pentax K1000, which he purchased back in 1976. He's kept in very good shape since then and is planning on passing it on to me.

The original K1000 were manufactured in Japan but later on were made in Hong Kong. The original Japan made cameras are distinguished by the "Asahi" designation above Pentax on the pentaprism housing. Given the camera's good reputation and popularity it has become a collector's item.

The camera in the photo is not my father's, it is one I was able to find off Craigslist over the weekend. The body is one of the original Japanese bodies, however the lens is not. The one my father has is completely Japanese made and I'll look forward to when I can have it as it is currently on the opposite side of the world.

Photo was taken with my Canon 85mm f/1.8, which I've been neglecting and would like to start using more.