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Traveling light…almost.

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Tatyana Volk) Since the weight and the bulk of the camera and lenses were a problem during my trip to the Eastern Europe the previous year, I tried to pack light for the Swiss trip. In the end, … Continue reading →

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Recent fun and games.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Both days featured sunshine, rain, snow and hail mixed up randomly. Alain Baeriswyl is an exceptionally good coach. Both the shooting course and the Minuteman training were informative, challenging, fun and lend themselves to further practice of the skills taught. … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Art Institute

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Was there today with friends. Friends had cameras, so good photos exist.

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My hunting rifle and Katyn forest.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I own many rifles, but I only hunt with one of them. Feinstein’s latest effort to disarm Americans would ban it. It would ban that entire shape of rifle (bullpup) as well as that entire category (semi-auto with a box … Continue reading →

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Guess where I went.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Nominally a part of the US but an upper-tier third-world location in reality. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)

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Sporadic Internet access

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am currently in a Third World location with infrequent Internet access and much work to do when I have it. So updates and new photos will be up later, probably upon my return. The weather here is wonderful, the … Continue reading →

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Bringing Down the Bacon

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Buck, Dwayne and Weston (not pictured), along with their dogs arranged the meeting. They guide hunts in Florida and Tennessee and may be reached at 321-960-4287. I ended up running about 500 yards after the dogs to catch up with … Continue reading →

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Smiling wide.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With Chris Cheng’s custom Volquartsen 10-22. (Photo by David Dyer-Bennet, edited by me.)

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Today at Rockcastle Bullpup Shoot

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just returned from a weekend at the awesome Rockcastle Shooting Center. The Bullpup Shoot was a great success, with interesting people, gorgeous vistas and well-organized ballistic activities. Detailed report coming this week, but for now my reaction: I’ve not had … Continue reading →

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Smiles all around

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Jon S.)

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Camera solutions for travel

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

On my trip, I took a Canon 5D2 body with vertical grip attached. I couldn’t find the battery door at the last moment, so ended up with the extra weight and bulk. With the grip, the camera doesn’t hand as … Continue reading →

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Back from Europe just in time to get into a drone shoot

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

After passing through Prague and Bratislava, I flew back on Friday from Budapest. The first weekend proved rather exciting, with Day by Day cast shooting down a drone and me documenting the picturesque wreckage. But that’s not the full story. … Continue reading →

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A special day, 23rd squared

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Today, is a special day for me, it’s the 23rd anniversary of coming to the United States. Was a pretty good day, mostly spent taking photos of Remington shotguns, tactical and sniper rifles for several magazines. Good weather, a range … Continue reading →

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Enjoying a fine Spring day

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(photo by Tatyana Volk) In the end, my idea of a “light walk-about camera” ended up being 5D2 without the battery grip and a 24-70/2.8 lens. In tight quarters at the NRA show, the lens was swapped for the tiny … Continue reading →

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NRA Show in St.Louis 2012 re-cap

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The show was much smaller and much better organized than SHOT. 90% of the useful info in 20% of the space. Media support was stellar. Got to meet fellow bloggers, see my images used in about a dozen booths and … Continue reading →

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Having a great time at Keltec

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keltec is one of the most pleasant companies I’ve ever visited. People seem friendly to each other, helpful to me and working with them is a joy. Went for another range trip today, mostly to shoot video of their guns … Continue reading →

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At Dragoncon this weekend

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Feel free to say “hello” if you see me.

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Gym update

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A mile in 7:50 on the elliptical today (same 8 degree incline). Actually did two gym trips, more on weights in the morning, more cardio in the evening. Happy that I’ve learned to allocate the time for exercise. Extended the … Continue reading →

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Podcast appearance

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Listen if you like to hear my interview about model photography.

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Definition of being rich.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, I am rich. Not always, but I was rich yesterday. I had more of what I wanted than I actually needed — my sole constraint being the 24/7 limit of available time shared by all. I had more storage … Continue reading →

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