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JOURNAL

MICHAEL MUSIKA'S CHRONOLOGICAL DOCUMENTATION OF CREATION THROUGH WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND PERFORMANCE ON VIDEO.

JOURNAL

This Journal is for a Japanese documentary film maker so that we may have an opportunity to go to Japan.


 
MARCH 10, 2021 // MORNING SUN, LAGUNA BEACH

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA

These photographs chronicle taking Ramona for a walk to the beach and back on the morning of March 10, 2021. The clouds appeared to be photogenic and the temperature was agreeable. Jessie looked after the dog so that I was able to practice using the camera.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100    32mm     0 ev     ƒ/7.1     1/100

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 32mm 0 ev ƒ/7.1 1/100

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     28mm     0 ev     ƒ/7.1     1/125

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 28mm 0 ev ƒ/7.1 1/125

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/11     1/250

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/11 1/250

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM      ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/10     1/200

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM      ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/10     1/200

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

DSLRMichael Musika
MARCH 16, 2021 // CHAINSAWS FOR BABY JESUS

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Being mad at your kid for not having work ethic and values is like cutting down a tree you planted with a chain saw when it reaches maturity and you realize it isn’t Jesus so you’re like fuck you buddy, die for my sins.  Schedule next. 

Michael Musika
FEB 28, 2021 // WILD FLOWER SEEDS AND SELF PORTRAITS

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM      ISO 160      24mm     ƒ/4     1/30

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 160 24mm ƒ/4 1/30

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM      ISO 100      24mm     ƒ/5.6     1/60

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm ƒ/5.6 1/60

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV     Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM     ISO 100     24mm     0 ev     ƒ/4     1/30

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/4 1/30

I’m learning to become comfortable with what I am drawn to document. A subject who is cooperative and available is a good one to photograph. Here we have a musician in his garden. The photographer ought not see fit to cut off his feet next time, and also to figure out how to allow for greater light exposure on the interior shot. All in all this is a good effort though and one only gets better by learning from his mistakes.

SELF PORTAITMichael Musika