The blog is about, in parts, cats and cameras. I tend to combine the two. I picked up a new-to-me camera in January. It was an Olympus E-M1 Mark 2, or E-M1.2. It was released five years ago, but with the latest firmware. Why purchase a camera that cost $2,000 body only when released? Because it was on sale for a good 2/3rds off. Several weeks later I sprung for the Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom. I felt that the E-M1.2 was incredible enough with all my other lenses, but the 40-150mm on the E-M1.2 is an incredible image making machine. I do have the 12-100mm f/4 PRO and it is also an excellent lense. But the 40-150mm has a longer reach and a full stop extra light gathering power. I used that combination to photograph Lil’ Danï above. As well as some flowers around the back yard. Between the 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO and this lens, I finally feel I have replacements for my 12-60mm and 50-200mm Olympus HG Four Thirds lenses that were stolen in 2012. Yes, it’s taken up to nine years, but then, a lot of life has been happening.

And before you ask, there is no reason whatsoever to give up any of my Olympus camera gear. It all works as intended, and the alternatives from all over are outrageously expensive. As far as I’m concerned that micro Four Thirds system is still as innovative today as at any period. I’m satisfied, and happy with the results, and that’s all that really matters to me.