1970s
Lee LHGFX Photography keeps 1970s in one place: 3 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Through Brian Condron's lens, 1970s Toronto becomes an immersive, black-and-white art piece”, “A Curious Collectible: The Cyclotar Lens From Nevada's Atomic Past”, and “A Vintage Giant: Testing the Contax 1000mm Lens in the Modern Era”. Through Brian Condron's lens, 1970s Toronto becomes an immersive black-and-white art piece, raw, elegant, and utterly alive. From the Nevada desert's atomic glow emerges a piece of photographic history that feels almost mythical. Lee LHGFX Photography is a dynamic portfolio and lifestyle hub built around the artistic work of @lee_lhgfx — a highly engaged Instagram creator and… The list below is every 1970s story on Lee LHGFX Photography, newest first.
Through Brian Condron's lens, 1970s Toronto becomes an immersive, black-and-white art piece
Through Brian Condron's lens, 1970s Toronto becomes an immersive black-and-white art piece, raw, elegant, and utterly alive. More than half a century later, these mostly unpublished photographs feel freshly curated, inviting us into a world where everyday street corners hold quiet drama. It's a vibrant, authentic time capsule. For another take on photography's power, see our piece on the *5 Boro Foto Fest*, where every image remains a human original.
A Curious Collectible: The Cyclotar Lens From Nevada's Atomic Past
From the Nevada desert's atomic glow emerges a piece of photographic history that feels almost mythical. This 1000mm Cyclotar lens, crafted by Alan Gordon Enterprises for the US government, spent decades documenting classified testing at the Nevada Test Site. It's a rare, mechanical artifact where Cold War secrecy meets artistic curiosity. For collectors who crave the unusual, this is an undiscovered relic.
A Vintage Giant: Testing the Contax 1000mm Lens in the Modern Era
Map Camera, the Japanese retailer famous for its sales charts, just took a deep dive into the absurd with the Contax Mirotar 1000mm f/5.6. This vintage giant is a testament to engineering obsession, and watching it meet the modern sensor is genuinely thrilling. It's a reminder that photography's soul lives in the unexpected. For more of that spirit, our piece on finding joy in street photography pairs nicely with this lens's raw, artistic pull.