Ken Chase
therealkenchase.bsky.social
Ken Chase
@therealkenchase.bsky.social
Taker of pictures. Musician. Songwriter. Freelance web designer & developer. Moves in silence. Leaves no harsh smells.
I just made a long overdue executive decision: If you use moronic face YouTube thumbnails, you’re dead to me. 👏 🎉🎈
July 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Date Night

There’s basement joint in Chinatown. I look down through the window into its dining room whenever I walk by.

I must have walked past there hundreds of times. Nothing interesting ever came of it. Until this.

Chinatown
Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
May 31st 2025
Fujifilm X100V
July 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Shoes at the Coffee Joint

Hanging above me as I sip a flat white.

Happy Goat Coffee
Laurel Street
Ottawa, Ontario
May 2025
Fujifilm X100V
July 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Man in Dark Shades on Preston Street

I think this guy was trying to stare me off. I kept stepping in closer. I wasn’t about to pass on this shot. If you ask me, Fujifilm Classic Neg was made specifically for this photo.

Preston Street
Ottawa, Ontario
June 7th, 2025
Fujifilm X100V
July 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Stop with the AI slop. Please.
June 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As an X100V owner, the X-E5 will give me an interchangeable lens option in a familiar body. A nice pairing. Stoked!

Ppl are stressing over what it is/isn’t. IMHO, Fujifilm nailed the design.

Pricing? Luxury items cost what they cost. I’m not gonna piss & moan over that. 📸

youtu.be/0AFIywp8yuo?...
Fujifilm X-E5 Review: The Series Just Got a MAJOR Up-Lift!
YouTube video by PetaPixel
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Joe from Pub Italia enjoying Ottawa Italian Festival.

Preston Street
Little Italy
Ottawa, Ontario
June 7th, 2025
Fujifilm X100V
June 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Friday eats at EVOO. 🤠

Preston Street
Little Italy
Ottawa
May 16, 2025
May 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Reposted by Ken Chase
Not Montreal.
May 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Wow! Figma Sites looks like a huge step back. In short, a careless and irresponsible release.
During my livestream yesterday, I talked about Figma Sites for a little bit. I've broken it off into a short, stand-alone video.

I don't normally like bashing a company, but when a company of Figma's size makes a product this bad, I think it's important to call them out on it.

youtu.be/ZsFIvULxkHI
Figma Sites is worse than you might have thought
YouTube video by Kevin Powell
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Reposted by Ken Chase
During my livestream yesterday, I talked about Figma Sites for a little bit. I've broken it off into a short, stand-alone video.

I don't normally like bashing a company, but when a company of Figma's size makes a product this bad, I think it's important to call them out on it.

youtu.be/ZsFIvULxkHI
Figma Sites is worse than you might have thought
YouTube video by Kevin Powell
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Sudden Fear Dub

Watching too much noir. Spooked by them Joan Crawford eyes.

Chief William Commanda Bridge
Ottawa, Ontario
April 20th, 2025
Fujifilm X100V

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May 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Noticed this on my walk today. This building happens to be behind a Tesla dealership in Ottawa! 🤠 🇨🇦
April 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Easter Sunday. Go Sens Go!!!
April 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Ramen at Paper Tiger (Ottawa, Ontario)
April 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Juno Awards starting with a bang! 🇨🇦
March 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Reposted by Ken Chase
Not crying 🥺

Thank you for a lifetime of service. ♥️

#elbowsup
My last official photo.
I have been honoured to serve people for 21 years.
I am not going off into the sunset.
Steve Earle rings in my ears,
"The revolution starts now in your own hometown. What are you doing standing around?Follow your heart. The revolution starts now."
#resistance #elbowsup
March 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
A beautiful new Fujifilm camera. Please donate generously to me, my friends! 🤠

www.fujifilm-x.com/en-ca/produc...
GFX100RF | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - Canada-English
Large format photography has never been so portable. It weighs approximately 735g, making it the lightest in the GFX series.
www.fujifilm-x.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
There’s a The Weakerthans reference in the book I’m currently reading: Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
March 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Apparently America is woke no more. It’s unconscious.
March 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This American president’s address to Congress is absolutely frightening. I’m truly afraid for humanity.
March 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Reposted by Ken Chase
The largest purchaser of wine is the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
The shelves of Kentucky whiskey, American beer and California wine are now empty.
The LCOBO was doing a brisk business - good news for Canadian, French, Spanish, Australian, Chilean.
Sucks for Kentucky and California.
March 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"It’s important at every chance we get to lay out the facts as clearly as possible." - Justin Trudeau

I wonder who this was aimed at?

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Starmer says ‘we are at a crossroads in history’ as he announces additional £1.6bn package for Ukraine – live
Keir Starmer opened the summit by saying a good outcome for Ukraine is vital for the security of every nation represented here
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reposted by Ken Chase
Here is my latest reflection.
The attack on President Zelenskyy shattered the last of our wishful thinking.
Many countries hoped that if they fawned over him, he would pick on someone else.
Now we know: that we either stand up or get dragged into the abyss.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-washin...
THE MOST DEPLORABLE MOMENT IN AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Who Will Stand Up to the Traitor Regime?
charlieangus.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM