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James Paul

@roguemusiclab.bsky.social

Musician, engineer, composer, photographic hack, and lover of ephemeral minutiae. DM for prints. https://jamespaulphotography.myportfolio.com https://roguemusiclab.substack.com

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I’ve not tried that one but, as an artist, Tidal has the best audio quality and pays among the best of them (not that any pay very well but Spotify is among the worst).

04.03.2026 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a decent deal.

04.03.2026 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Two joggers approach each other on a snowy Philosopher’s Walk on the U of T campus in Toronto.

Two joggers approach each other on a snowy Philosopher’s Walk on the U of T campus in Toronto.

Philosopher’s Jog

Fujica ST801 100/2.8 @ f11 1/125s
Kodak Tri-X400 EX2025-06

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #KodakFilm

04.03.2026 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An addition to an older brick building is built of steel beams and glass panels.

An addition to an older brick building is built of steel beams and glass panels.

The outside is in.

Fujica ST801 100/2.8 @ f4
Kodak Tri-X400 EX2025-06

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #KodakFilm #FensterFreitag

27.02.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No shipping to Canada?

24.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
While the malting silos appear solid, the buildings in the distance appear insubstantial through the mist.

While the malting silos appear solid, the buildings in the distance appear insubstantial through the mist.

A crane angles to the upper right as hazard buoys float in the harbour and distance fades to the incorporeal trees of the island.

A crane angles to the upper right as hazard buoys float in the harbour and distance fades to the incorporeal trees of the island.

Upon a misty day.

Fujica ST801 200/4.5 @ f4.5
Kodak Tri-X400 EX2025-06

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #KodakFilm

24.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Service, repair, and sales of film cameras and lenses Service, repair, and sales of film cameras and lenses.

There’s also Lens Medic YYC in Calgary. He’s rebuilt a couple LF lenses for me and I’ve also bought one from him. lensmedicyyc.com

24.02.2026 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Welcome to Halton Camera Exchange! Halton Camera Exchange We are a very unique and specialized camera store in Georgetown Ontario since 1981.We work, live and love photography.

Halton Camera Exchange in Georgetown, Ontario have three techs with varied specialties. haltoncamera.com
They have serviced several cameras and lenses for me.

Custom Camera Building in Norwich, Ontarios has done some fine work on some Hassy lenses and shutters for me. customcamerabuilding.com

23.02.2026 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know of several around southern Ontario but I’m not sure that will help you.

23.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Smiles all around (well, the drummer seems a bit surprised) as Gigi sings in the spotlight.

Smiles all around (well, the drummer seems a bit surprised) as Gigi sings in the spotlight.

Zoom-blur as the band grooves and Gig dances.

Zoom-blur as the band grooves and Gig dances.

Gigi digs into an intense vocal line, microphone cocked to the side.

Gigi digs into an intense vocal line, microphone cocked to the side.

Over the past couple years I have been trying to develop some performance photography skills while I work.

Genevieve Marentette and her cracking band entrance the crowd at Hugh’s Room Live.

Nikon Df 70-300 AF-S ED

#Photography #Nikon #NikonDf #LiveMusic #ConcertPhotography @hughsroomlive

22.02.2026 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small, white-painted brick industrial building with a billboard advertising Highlight Auto Collision Center.

A small, white-painted brick industrial building with a billboard advertising Highlight Auto Collision Center.

Highlight

Gotta love a sign that predates ten digit dialling and still stands.

Fujica ST801 100/2.8
f8 @ 1/125s
Kodak Tri-X400 EX2025-06

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #KodakFilm

22.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Some of a ginger cat id visible behind an ottoman.

Some of a ginger cat id visible behind an ottoman.

#Caturday evasion.

Nikon Df 70-300 AF-S ED 1:4.5-5.6 @ 300mm
F5.6 1/60s ISO 8000

#Photography #Nikon #NikonDf #NikonCamera

21.02.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small, chaotic industrial parking lot, with debris crowded by the sidewalk, two graffiti covered dumpsters, a placard boasting cheap mattresses and furniture, and a lopsided delivery truck.

A small, chaotic industrial parking lot, with debris crowded by the sidewalk, two graffiti covered dumpsters, a placard boasting cheap mattresses and furniture, and a lopsided delivery truck.

Cacophony

Fujica ST801 100/2.8
f8 @ 1/125s
Kodak Tri-X400 EX2025-06

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #KodakFilm

20.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Detail of malting silos under a heavily clouded sky.

Detail of malting silos under a heavily clouded sky.

From a test roll with a Fujica ST801. Have I found an m42 mount camera I enjoy using? I do think the mirror needs some adjustment.

Fujica ST801 200/4.5
f4.5 @ 1/500s
Kodak Tri-X400 EX2025-06

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #KodakFilm

19.02.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Purple tinged by the setting sun, two images of ice forming within the breakwater with overlapping exposures on film.

Purple tinged by the setting sun, two images of ice forming within the breakwater with overlapping exposures on film.

Overlapping ice at the end of the roll.

Nikon F3 w 105mm/f2.5
f3.6 @ 1/125s
Lomography Color400 EX2013 EI200

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #Lomography

18.02.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of an ice cream machine with a sign reading, "Anything is possible with ice cream." Beneath that is a hand lettered sign reading, "No ice cream".

A photo of an ice cream machine with a sign reading, "Anything is possible with ice cream." Beneath that is a hand lettered sign reading, "No ice cream".

2026 basically

18.02.2026 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 40970    πŸ” 10905    πŸ’¬ 313    πŸ“Œ 340

Full blown ice blizzard here.

18.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snow fills spaces between normally submerged stones on the flats of the shoreline within the breakwater. The rusted drainpipe also lies exposed.

Snow fills spaces between normally submerged stones on the flats of the shoreline within the breakwater. The rusted drainpipe also lies exposed.

The drainpipe in winter.

Nikon F3 w 105mm/f2.5
f2.5 @ 1/60s
Lomography Color400 EX2013 EI200

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #Lomography

17.02.2026 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A close up of a man’s face, he is dressed warmly and squinting slightly at the camera. His beard is greying.

A close up of a man’s face, he is dressed warmly and squinting slightly at the camera. His beard is greying.

My friend Sean Richards, excellent human and sound engineer. We’ve known each other since Cabana Room days.

Nikon F3 w 102mm/f2.5
f4 @ 1/250s
Lomography Color400 EX2013 EI200

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #Lomography

17.02.2026 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love that War of the Worlds album!

15.02.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A shadowy face leans forward from grey shades and textures.

A shadowy face leans forward from grey shades and textures.

Sunday morning abstract: do flaws constitute a failure? Portrait of Erik Samuel on extraordinarily expired (and flawed) film.

Fuji GX680iii 125/3.2 f4 @ 1/250s
Agfa Pan 100 of unknown lineage

#BeNiceShootFilm #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #GrainIsGood #MediumFormatFilm #SundayMorningAbstract

15.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A four piece blues band perform on stage.

A four piece blues band perform on stage.

The drummer looks on as Raoul sings, harp in hand.

The drummer looks on as Raoul sings, harp in hand.

The guitarist and harmonica player huddle close during a duet.

The guitarist and harmonica player huddle close during a duet.

Over the past couple years I have been trying to develop some performance photography skills while I work.

Raoul & The Big Time are returning to Hugh’s Room on the 28th. Here’s last year’s show.

Nikon Df 70-300 AF-S ED

#Photography #Nikon #NikonDf #LiveMusic #ConcertPhotography @hughsroomlive

15.02.2026 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A ginger cat sleeps with her paw seemingly hugging a purple blanket.

A ginger cat sleeps with her paw seemingly hugging a purple blanket.

Same, Mr. Bingley, same.

Nikon Df 70-300 AF-S ED 1:4.5-5.6 @ 300mm
F5.6 1/125s ISO 5000

#Photography #Nikon #NikonDf #NikonCamera #Caturday

14.02.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, I’m gonna call that a significant gig β€” two evenings this week spent mixing Jimmy Webb with Pete Mancini for packed houses at Hugh’s Room Live.

For added punch, Jimmy signed my copy of Tunesmith, which came to me from David Baxter. I think Bax would be chuffed.

13.02.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Ducks gather in the shallows as a setting sun sets the lake aglow.

Ducks gather in the shallows as a setting sun sets the lake aglow.

Late autumn Humber Bay

Nikon F3 w 28mm/f2
f8 @ 1/60s
Lomography Color400 EX2013 EI200

#BeNiceShootFilm #TheFilmCommunity #Lomography

11.02.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

win.newmode.net/socan/stopun...

10.02.2026 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
People walk by the shops on Dundas Street in downtown Toronto. While the shops are in older two and three story buildings, massive condo and office towers rise behind them.

People walk by the shops on Dundas Street in downtown Toronto. While the shops are in older two and three story buildings, massive condo and office towers rise behind them.

Midday in mid-October.

Nikon F3 w 28mm/f2
f8 @ 1/60s
Lomography Color400 EX2013 EI200

#BeNiceShootFilm #TheFilmCommunity #Lomography #StreetPhotography

09.02.2026 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A phalanx of muskoka chairs appears to defend a small honey-locust tree as pedestrians walk past. A blue SUV is parked on the closed street.

A phalanx of muskoka chairs appears to defend a small honey-locust tree as pedestrians walk past. A blue SUV is parked on the closed street.

Market Street

Nikon F3 w 28mm/f2
f5.6 @ 1/60s
Lomography Color400 EX2013 EI200

#BeNiceShootFilm #FilmPhotography #TheFilmCommunity #BelieveInFilm #35mm #35mmFilm #Nikon #NikonF3 #Lomography #StreetPhotography

06.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Harry smiles as he digs into a slide part.

Harry smiles as he digs into a slide part.

Over the past couple years I have been trying to develop some performance photography skills while I work.

Harry Manx plays his mohan veena on stage.

Nikon Df 70-300 AF-S ED

#Photography #Nikon #NikonDf #LiveMusic #ConcertPhotography @hughsroomlive

04.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you like your punk rock raw and unfiltered? Released 5 years ago today, 3 shows from the summer of β€˜16 β€” no edits, no fixes.

garagebaby.bandcamp.com/album/3x3-li...

02.02.2026 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0