I’ve lived most of my life near the Des Plaines River in Gurnee, Illinois, and it’s always fascinated me. Its meandering waterways and muddy floodplains are like a tiny sliver of jungle running through our concrete civilization.
Recently I was able to shoot a demo video for Fotodiox, showcasing their FD to EOS lens adapter. I used a Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens, and with the help of an ND8 filter, I was able to shoot most of this video around f/2.8, creating a cinematic shallow depth of field look and some cool rack focus shots.
I shoot a lot of these video essays, but this one is special because I was able to capture a bit of the essence of a place I’ve known since childhood. You can watch the full video below.