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Me:


Photography:
Have you ever seen that film sequence showing a little snowball gently rolling down a slope, gathering more and more snow until it becomes a devastating avalanche thundering through the valley below and destroying all that lies in its wake?

My involvement in photography has been a lot like that.

High school: 35mm film point and shoot.
Interest level: Occasional snapshots.

Early college: Canon S330.
Interest level: Enjoyable diversion.

Mid-college: Canon A620.
Interest level: Notable hobby.

Late college: Nikon D200.
Interest level: Disturbing obsession.

Last year: Mamiya C330.
Interest level: Talks to cameras.

Recently: Canonet G-III QL17.
Interest level: Cameras talk back, relate plans for world domination

Now: Calumet 4x5 large format view camera
Interest level: Camera has arranged purchase of small island with active volcano for evil lair. Minions hard at work tunneling out facility as we speak.

I take my camera with me when I get up. I put it on my nightstand when I go to sleep. All the time in-between, it's at my side. I might need professional help at this point...

Use and Licensing:
If you see a photo you like and wish to use it in electronic or print material, or would like to purchase a print, please contact me for pricing via email at sir.montag-Remove-This-Part-If-You're-Not-A-Spammer-@gmail.com or by Flickr mail. My fees are very reasonable for commercial use, and non-commercial use is often free of charge, so don't hesitate to ask.


Personal:
I was born, I grew up, and I went to a school. The standard route that most people take these days. Then I went to another, another, and another, and by the time it was all said and done, I knew far too much for my own good. I fell in love with computers, books, writing, art, medicine, gaming, level design, drawing, philosophy, math and music. I ended up being painfully over-educated and have been trying to recover ever since. Former dotcom refugee and survivor.

Along the way I met my wonderful wife, who makes my life a better place.

I read. A lot.


Philosophy:
I love philosophy in the sense that it is related to finding the truth by putting arguments on trial in the light of reason. Simply delightful.

I'm interested in far too many things for my own good.


Equipment:

Digital gear
Nikon D200
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC
Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX
Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8 D
Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8
Tiffen 72mm Circular Polarizer
Lensbaby v2

Lighting gear
Alien Bee AB-800
Nikon SB-800 flash
Sunpak 383 flash
Yongnuo YN-460 II x 2

Two Westcot folding light stands
Two shoot-thru umbrellas
Two umbrella softboxes
Alzo 15" softbox
A pair of Poverty Wizards (eBay triggers)
Yongnuo RF-602 triggers

Film gear
Calumet 4x5 large format view camera
Mamiya C330 TLR, medium format 6x6
Kodak Tourist, medium format 6x9
Agfa Karat 63, 35mm, rangefinder
Canonet G-III QL17, 35mm, rangefinder
Olympus OM-2, 35mm SLR
Olympus Zuiko MF 50mm f/1.8
Olympus Sigma MF 28mm f/2.8
Olympus CPC MF 80-200mm f/4.5
Olympus CPC 2X teleconverter