It’s amazing what 1 year and a half of daily wear does to a pair of Rainbows. They’ve been on quite the adventures. As someone growing up in Southern California, Rainbows will always be my daily drivers.
First image: February 2025 - Changing of the guard.
Second Image: September 2026 - The new slowly becoming the old…and the old….still getting worn.
Anyone out there have an old pair?
I’ve been appreciating silver brass lenses for some time now. The feel and look is superb. Currently I’ve got: 24 f2.8 Elmarit and the 50 f2 Summicron. On another note, does anyone have any info the serial numbers pertaining to the MPs (yes, I’ve looked up Lockhart’s List but couldn’t find anything on mine). I know it was made somewhere between late 2008-early 2009.
MP Black Paint + Kamerakraft V3.0 grip | 35 Summicron V5 Silver Brass + Metal Hood | 50 Summicron V5 Silver Brass | M-P 240 | My work: https://pablounzueta.com/
How's it going ya'll. I'm a 31 year old male (will be 32 in July) and I've worked most of my professional life in the journalism/documentary industry as both a freelance and staffer in the Los Angeles region, and now in San Francisco (moved here for a fellowship in 2023).
I'll try and keep this brief, sorry if this is a bit long: I truly love helping people and building connections with communities, especially those who are socio-economically impacted. Being a photojournalist, there is certainly a high-level of communication and social skills that is required to formulate deeply intimate stories with people who are going through varying emotions, situations, and vulnerabilities. Most of my assignments demanded problem-solving, a level of physical capability, agility, critical thinking, being collaborative with my colleagues, and having a strong intuitive gut during intense moments. This profession has molded me in being resourceful in how I survived this industry, while building a strong resume.
However, ever since I was a small child I always wanted to become a Firefighter. But I ended up choosing photojournalism, following in my father and grandmother's footsteps. So much has changed since their time. The state of this industry is in shambles, and good paying jobs are rare. And in all honesty, I'm burnt out and I'm ready for a new challenge that keeps me in the realm of helping the communities around me, while being part of a team, and utilizing my leadership skills for the greater good.
I became a father last October to my son, who is about to be 8 months. Fatherhood has given me a fresh sense of purpose where I want to take on a new challenge and pivot careers. But at 31, am I too late to begin the process for EMT certification and Firefighting training? I'm looking into programs at community colleges in the Bay Area. Ideally, my wife and I would like to move back to Long Beach where we are from, but obviously, we are rooted in Nor. Cal for now. I feel a little nervous about a career switch, but I know I have to do it and take it head on.
Is there any advice anyone can provide? What's the best roadmap/check-list to write down? Even just some encouragement goes a long way. Thanks a lot ya'll.