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Joe Polito

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Photographer, Engineer & Geek
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Joe Polito @joepojr.bsky.social · Nov 22

My first photo essay in a very long time. A Stoic journey to collect one’s thoughts.

#35mmfilm #halfframe #halfframefilm #zine #stoic #kodak #newjersey

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KC and the Sunshine Band’s hits #1 with “That’s the Way (I Like It)” — 50 years ago today.

“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”

November 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Joe Polito

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Should I buy a chocolate bar that I may want to save and not eat?

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January 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM

Joe Polito

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I have back a kickstarter from this team before for a micro ruler/focusing screen to aid with camera scanning. They came through without a problem. This looks an interesting smartphone lens adapter.

iMicro Q3p: A 1200x Polarizing Fingertip Microscope
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iMicro Q3p: A 1200x Polarizing Fingertip Microscope

Tiny, light, optical performance comparable to a pro polarizing microscope, easy to use while affordable, and work on any camera phone

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December 29, 2024 at 1:53 AM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

Tree Top Way
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Another from the walk testing the new to me Nikon F.

Nikon F
Nikkor 50mm f1.4
FTn meter
Tiffen Yellow 2 #8
Ilford HP5+
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#nikon #nikonf #ilford #believeinfilm #blackandwhite #35mmfilm

I metal and wood stairway framed with trees,in dappled sunlight heading over a railroad track. Shot on black and white film.

December 14, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

Whimsical Weekend Whimsy
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Winterthur gardens
Sony A7r2
Zeiss 24-70mm
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#landscape #sonya7r2 #whimsy #winterthur #zeiss

Garden whimsy at Winterthur museum and garden. Fantasy wizardry hut with a peaked hat roof and aged look.

December 13, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

Stop the music?
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Yashica Electro 35 GTN
HP5+
Yellow Filter
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#filmphotography #beliveinfilm #yashica #philadelphia #35mmfilm #ilford #bnw #blackandwhitephotography

Half cut off end of film roll black and white photo of a three piece band playing for brunch audience within a museum space. The band is made up of a saxophone, guitar and a floor bass.

Black and white photo of a three piece band playing for brunch audience within a museum space. The band is made up of a saxophone, guitar and a floor bass.

December 12, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

Little Buggy
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Yashica Electro 35 GTN
HP5+
Yellow Filter
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#filmphotography #beliveinfilm #yashica #newjersey #35mmfilm #ilford

Children’s tractor train car made from a large screw lid storage barrel, painted white with a cutout for the seat and steering wheel that has a funny ladybug painted on its side with a friendly smile.

December 11, 2024 at 11:40 AM

Joe Polito

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Roadside morning.
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Part of a test set for a Nikon F I CLA’sd w/50mm 1.4, a yellow filter and HP5+.
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#nikon #beliveinfilm #nikonf #35mmfilm #happy #ilford

Picture of a small building from the road side with a large smiley face painted on its side.

December 10, 2024 at 12:53 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

Looking forward to the holiday break and for some chance at temperatures to help with photo walks.
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#landscapephotography #fog #farm #newjersey #harvest

December 9, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

As we approach the winter solstice with shorter days and darkness, enjoy looking back to the fall colors and sunlight.
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#fall #fields #newjersey #sonya7r4

A wheat field illuminated by golden sunlight with a long barn and autumn trees at the boarder. A blue sky with white fluffy clouds.

December 8, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

Being present and prepared can allow a moment to be captured.

#landscape #storm #sonya7r3 #newjersey #abandoned #barn

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Storm Broken — Art2graphy

This capture was all about frequent visits to various sites and precise timing. That particular day was stormy and gloomy, but when I arrived at one of my favorite locations, the storm dramatically br...

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December 2, 2024 at 10:13 PM

Joe Polito

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Autumn Greenway

#autumn #path #photography #landscapephotography

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Photo of a path through an autumn woods with the sun breaking through the trees like a star.

November 26, 2024 at 11:22 PM

Joe Polito

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Sometimes you are unaware how close a moment is to you.
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#sunset #landscapephotography #newjersey
Sunset Central
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Prints - This is a little test.
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Photo of a sunset viewed between two trees.

November 26, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Joe Polito

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Fall Suspended
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#fog #fall #sonya7r3 #newjersey #woods

Golden fall leaves still suspended from a small tree within a foggy woods.

November 25, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

So…I won an auction…
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#pentax #120film #pentax67

November 25, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Joe Polito

@joepojr.bsky.social

New to me Nikon F test.
The meter works fairly well with the two Wein cell batteries when matched up to my 5 degree spot meter. The 50mm f1.4 lens has nice falloff and good subject separation when close.
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Nikon F
Nikkor 50mm f1.4
FTn meter
Tiffen Yellow 2 #8
Ilford HP5+

#nikonfilm #bnw