Mark Feenstra

A Georgian Family Excursion

Mark Feenstra — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Staring down the triple barrel of a glass of wine, an ounce of 55% home-brewed cha-cha (think grappa), and a 20 year old 73% home-brewed brandy; I begin to wonder how things got to this point. Then I remember the simple answer. I’m in Georgia. Our friend Andrea has been teaching English in Georgia for the last four months, and ...

David Gareji Cliffside Monastery

Mark Feenstra — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:40 +0000

“You don’t want to go to David Gareji” a hostel owner had told our new Lithuanian friends Dainius and Diana. “The snakes are having babies and will fall on you from the trees.” The blunt-nosed viper is actually a very serious and potentially deadly snake to encounter on the trail, but my only sighting on this particular day was of ...

Eating Local in Georgia

Mark Feenstra — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Eating in a foreign country can sometimes be a challenging affair, but here in Tbilisi that problem is not one you’re likely to encounter. Georgian food served in restaurants or street front stalls is delicious and broad in scope, but after a Saturday morning of exploring the trinkets and heirlooms in the flea market we decided to pick up some ...

Bodensee by Bike

Mark Feenstra — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:17:42 +0000

The Bodensee, or Lake Constance as it’s known in English, lies at the far southern end of Germany along the border of Switzerland and Austria. Despite the cloudy and rainy weather we experienced when we first arrived in Konstanz, the region is known for its fine summer weather, and is a major tourist destination for Germans taking holidays along the ...

Y38 Customs Form for Photography Gear

Mark Feenstra — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:11:25 +0000

If you haven’t heard the stories, let me relate an imaginary scenario to you now. You, a photographer with a penchant for expensive camera bodies and lenses, travel to India for two months with a bag full of gear. Travel-weary and jet-lagged, you have one last hurdle to clear before hopping into a cab and speeding towards home, a shower, ...

Germany and Georgia: Prologue

Mark Feenstra — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

In which we pack up our apartment, spend some time lounging and eating in Victoria, and return to Vancouver before our flight to Zurich.

The Aesthetics of Imperfection

Mark Feenstra — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

I shoot for a variety of reasons, both personally and professionally, and lately I've been questioning my attitudes towards tweaking every photo into electronic perfection.

Standard Action Crew Poster

Mark Feenstra — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

When Joanna brought up the idea of creating a poster to honour the crew of Standard Action, I loved the idea immediately. These people are hard working, always keep a great sense of humour on set, and are really committed to making the show the best it can be. It’s really fantastic for a behind the scenes team to be ...

Stuff I Like: Velcro Cable Ties

Mark Feenstra — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:31:59 +0000

Cables tend to unwind and tangle at the best of times, so it’s no surprise that these velcro cable tie straps make my life just a little bit more pleasant. Available in a variety of lengths and colours, these things are great for keeping your accessories in check. I use one around my Octa to keep it from unfolding when ...

New Work With Not So Fast

Mark Feenstra — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000

This past weekend we did a fun little shoot with Not So Fast. Creating an animation that was legible and visually appealing is one of the more difficult projects I’ve taken on. Continuing with the sign motif from our previous shoot, eight volunteers showed up nice and early on a crisp February day to take part. Before leaving we ...