The Moko Jumbies of Trinbago

A row of stick-walks at a rugby goalpost on the Queen’s Park Savannah.
6th January, 2019.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

A young, beginning stickwalker observes Adrian ‘Daddy Jumbie’ Young.
Queen’s Park Savannah—Sunday 25th August, 2019.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

Lightspill from the nearby Grand Stand snipes out a single moko jumbie from the shadows at the Launch of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2019.
Queen’s Park Savannah—23rd September, 2018.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

The Moko Jumbies of Trinbago is by Shaun Rambaran (portfolio: forge.co.tt | blog: method.moda):

Our History

Welcome to Trinbago (officially, Trinidad and Tobago), the twin-island nation found at the southernmost end of the Caribbean. We are a colourful callaloo of communities and cultures, proud of our heritage and always loving a good time. Our yearly Carnival is arguably one of the most diverse and photogenic street festivals of the World and it’s a great place to bring along your Nikon kit. Pretty people in feathers and beads, fire-breathing devils, steelbands, and cracking whips all glitter the landscape. And there—towering, commanding respect among the cacophony—are the moko jumbies. To give some context, please allow me a quick, condensed history:

Jada crosses genre, becoming a blue devil with Next Level Devils, while atop her usual moko jumbie sticks.
Queen’s Park Savannah—29th September, 2019.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

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10% off Nikon gear at KEH


KEH is offering 10% off Nikon and Canon gear with coupon code CN11A. This promotion is valid through Sunday, November 3. Excluded are New, LN, & Mirrorless gear.

The Nikon section at KEH can be found here.

All used gear sold by KEH comes with a 365-day warranty (2019 holiday season limited-time offer).

KEH is an authorized Nikon dealer.

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The first Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens already received in Europe

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Due to the high demand, Nikon Japan temporary suspended pre-orders for this lens.

The US shipping date is listed as November 26. Pre-orders are now open at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Park Camera | WEX | Calumet | Camera Canada.

Additional information on the new Noct, including sample photos, can be found here.

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Hurry, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens is almost half price at Amazon UK and Amazon Germany


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Update – it seems that this pricing is available everywhere in Europe: Calumet Germany, WEX and Park Camera.



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Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens pre-orders temporary suspended


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New software updates for Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility, Message Center, Picture Control Utility, ViewNX-i, NX-D and Camera Control Pro




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