SASKATOON, CANADA. (December 2007). Taking a few test shots with the latest acquisition in my lens lineup, a retro OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8, which is a throwback from the Olympus OM-System film cameras of the 1970s and 80s. Definitely still learning how to use the new lens, but so far I like the results - I think it'll work nicely in low-light, portrait situations. Not bad for only $35. The above picture was shot wide open with no post-processing applied. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f1.8 lens (100mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, manual focus and exposure, matrix metering, 1/25s f1.8, ISO 400, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

LUND, SWEDEN. (November 2007). The incomparable Josefine. Really pushing the limits of the high ISO performance of the Four-Thirds sensor on my Olympus E-410 in this photo - virtually shot this one in the dark with the wrong kind of lens. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 29mm (58mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, shutter priority, matrix metering, 1/15s f5, ISO 6400 (ISO 1600 with 2 stop EV push), 2927 x 2196 pixels (after crop), RAW.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (September 2007). Chinese lanterns light up Tivoli Gardens in central Copenhagen. Picture available for sale as cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, spot metering, noise filter low, vivid saturation, -1.0 sharpness, -1.0 contrast, 1/25s f4, ISO 400, 3558 x 2668 pixels (after crop), JPEG.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (October 2007). Wandering the shopping street of Österlånggatan in Stockholm's quaint Gamla Stan district. Picture available for sale as stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, wireless remote control, single autofocus and manual exposure through LiveView, matrix metering, 4/5s f7.1, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, RAW.

BERGEN, NORWAY. (October 2007). The magnificent murals of Axel Revold in Fresco Hall of the old Bergen Exchange. Picture available for sale as stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 18mm (36mm, 35 mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 1.6s f7.1, ISO 100, 3494 x 2620 pixels (after crop), RAW.

NÆRØYFJORDEN, NORWAY. (October 2007). This one was snapped on a crisp, cold day from the back of the Gudvangen - Flåm ferry. Picture available for sale as stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 36mm (72mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, matrix metering, 1/60s f5.3, ISO 200, 2889 x 2169 pixels (after crop), RAW.

BERGEN, NORWAY. (October 2007). The underappreciated west side of Bergen's Vågen (main harbour) after sundown. Picture available for sale as prints, stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, 40s f8, ISO 100, 3488 x 2616 pixels (after crop), RAW.

LANDSKRONA, SWEDEN. (September 2007). The 16th century Landskrona Citadellet seemed a fitting setting for a lonely timed exposure on a sombre Saturday evening. Picture available for sale as stock. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, noise filter low, vivid saturation, -1.0 sharpness, -1.0 contrast, 1.6s f8, ISO 100, 3537 x 2653 pixels, JPEG.

LUND, SWEDEN. (September 2007). Woke up early to a foggy morning and headed into town to try a few snapshots with my new tripod. By the time I got to the Botanical Gardens, the fog had long since dissipated, leaving only the soft light of the rising sun. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 14mm (28mm, 35mm equivalent), Manfrotto Tundra NGTT1 tripod, wireless remote control, manual focus and exposure via LiveView, matrix metering, noise filter low, vivid saturation, -1.0 sharpness, -1.0 contrast, 1/8s f8, ISO 100, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

LUND, SWEDEN. (September 2007). Somehow, the pinwheels of today seem a lot bigger than the ones I remember in childhood. Picture available for sale as stock, cards and wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens at 25mm (50mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, centre-weighted metering, noise filter low, vivid saturation, -1.0 sharpness, 1/1250s f5.6, ISO 400, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

MALMÖ, SWEDEN. (August 2007). Swedish indie rockers Mando Diao jolt the big stage at Malmöfestivalen 2007. The outdoor concert gave me a chance to experiment with some handheld, high ISO shooting using Olympus' LiveView feature. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 150mm (300mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, shutter priority, matrix metering, noise filter off, vivid saturation, 1/60s f5.6, ISO 1600, EV +1.0, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

EDMONTON, CANADA. (July 2007). My friend Tina and her sister, Sunaina, are all smiles in their gorgeous ceremonial dress at Tina's pre-wedding celebration. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 40mm (80mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, program mode, centre-weighted metering, noise filter off, vivid saturation, pop-up flash fired, 1/80s f4, ISO 400, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

SASKATOON, CANADA. (July 2007). Experimenting with depth of field on a telephoto macro of a wild poppy. Picture available for sale as stock, cards or wall art. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 150mm (300mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, centre-weighted metering, aperture priority, 1/500s f5.6, ISO 400, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

BOSTON, USA. (May 2006). Spring is glorious amongst the grand Victorian brownstones on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8-24mm lens at 8mm (38mm, 35mm equivalent), 1/80s f4, ISO 64, 3072 x 2304 pixels, JPEG.

EDMONTON, CANADA. (May 2007). Lynsey goes up for the kill, while Jan, Kevin and Amanda look on. My volleyball team, at the annual Corporate Challenge tournament, where we came away with bronze. Given it's my last year on the team, feels good to walk away with a medal. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 40mm (80mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, centre-weighted metering, noise filter off, vivid saturation, +1.0 sharpness, 1/25s f6.3, ISO 800, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (November 2005). View of central Stockholm from Skeppsholmsbron at dusk. Picture available for sale as stock. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8-24mm lens at 8mm (38mm, 35mm equivalent), 1/60s f5, ISO 64, 3072 x 2304 pixels, JPEG.

EDMONTON, CANADA. (May 2007). Hanging out with the editor of daily starfish and waffles, shooting candids with my new camera. Original photo properties: Olympus E-410 dSLR, Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm lens at 90mm (180mm, 35mm equivalent), handheld, single autofocus, aperture priority, centre-weighted average metering, noise filter off, natural saturation, -1.0 sharpness, 1/4s f5, ISO 800, 3648 x 2736 pixels, JPEG.

EDMONTON, CANADA. (October 2006). Looking north on 110 Street at dawn, after winter's early arrival. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8.0 to 24.0mm lens at 8.0mm (38.0mm, 35mm equivalent), 1/15s f2.8, ISO 200, 3072 x 2304 pixels.

SAN FRANCISCO, USA. (January 2005). The first of several Bay Area sunset pictures, as requested by one of our favourite regulars. A surfer runs out to catch the splendid sunset surf off Ocean Beach, San Francisco. Equipment: Olympus Stylus 35mm.

PORT CAMPBELL NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA. (July 2000). Pictured above are the famed Twelve Apostles, awesome limestone rock formations which rise above the untamed Southern Ocean, just offshore the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's truly great drives. Equipment: Kodak F300 APS.

REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND. (May 2006). A statue of famed Viking explorer Leifur Eiríksson proudly stands in front of the towering Hallgrímskirkja, landmark icon of Iceland's capital city. Picture available for sale as stock. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8.0 to 24.0mm lens at 12.2mm, 1/500s f5, ISO 64, 3072 x 2304 pixels.

EDMONTON, CANADA. (October 2006). The only thing better than smoked salmon sushi is homemade smoked salmon sushi. Click here for recipes of the types pictured above. Picture available for sale as stock. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8.0 to 24.0mm lens at 8.0mm, 1/6s f2.8, ISO 200, 3072 x 2304 pixels.

SAN FRANCISCO, USA. (January 2005). Dreamy, northern California. Looking south from Marin County to San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, through the mist and the afternoon rain. Equipment: Olympus Stylus 35mm.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. (November 2005). The M.S. Teaterskeppet, docked at home in Stockholm Harbour. Formerly a Portuguese fishing vessel, today, the Teaterskeppet has gone corporate and is used to host business conferences and events. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8.0 to 24.0mm lens at 8.0mm, 1/15s f2.8, ISO 200, 3072 x 2304 pixels.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. (May 2006). A view of Copenhagen's many colourful, red rooftops from the Rundetårn, which was originally built in the 17th century to serve as an astronomical observatory. Original photo properties: Olympus SP-310, 8.0 to 24.0mm lens at 8.0mm, 1/200s f4, ISO 64, 3072 x 2304 pixels.