Thursday, December 31, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
The Newman Loved His Racing
I was going through some old images from the days I photographed the CART series races. I met Paul Newman at Road America where I gave him a ride back to the pits after he wrecked his car at turn 13. He was mad at himself for wrecking the car and didn't want to walk all the way back to his trailer in the rain and he didn't want to deal with the crowds. He asked if I was parked near by and and If I could give him a ride back. I was finished shooting in that area, and I said I would be glad to give him a ride back. Hell he was Paul Newman. Got him back, he didn't have his keys to his trailer, so for 20 minutes, Paul Newman and I talked about racing sitting in my Chevy Cavalier. After that he invited me into the Newman Haas hospitality area and we continued our conversation for a while longer having some beers. That was great. Many years after that, Mr Newman remembered me and would always would stop and chat with me for a few minutes. That man loved his racing.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Saturday, December 05, 2015
Ode To The WIDELUX Camera
For many years the Widelux camera was one of my favorite cameras to shoot occasionally. In todays era, digital wide angle is common place on every camera from iPhone to iPad to a cast of thousands.
For over 30 years actor Jeff Bridges has shot almost exclusively with the Widelux with B&W film. In 2013 he was rewarded the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography. Here's a link to a short video about Jeff and his Widelux camera. I urge you to watch and enjoy it.
For over 30 years actor Jeff Bridges has shot almost exclusively with the Widelux with B&W film. In 2013 he was rewarded the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography. Here's a link to a short video about Jeff and his Widelux camera. I urge you to watch and enjoy it.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Capturing Nature With Her Camera
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The best part of fall is the photography.
Capturing nature at its most vivid color.
It's the best way of taking notes during the autumn season.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Quote DuJour
“I am always doing that which I cannot do,
in order that I may learn how to do it.”
― Pablo Picasso
Friday, October 09, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Saturday, September 05, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Da Vinci's Madness
I stepped out of my comfort zone and worked on this illustration project with a passion to illustrate the beauty of Da Vinci's sketches and the internal madness that must have been running through his mind during his lifetime. This one was fun!
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Quote DuJour
“The wise adapt themselves to circumstances,
as water moulds itself to the pitcher”
- Chinese Proverb
Thursday, August 06, 2015
Sunday, August 02, 2015
Saturday, August 01, 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Monday, June 01, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Friday, May 08, 2015
Quote DuJour
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
– Elliott Erwitt
Friday, May 01, 2015
Saturday, April 04, 2015
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Quote DuJour
“Every idea occurs while you are working.
If you are sitting around waiting for inspiration,
you could sit there forever.”
― Chuck Close
Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
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Saturday, February 07, 2015
Friday, February 06, 2015
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Prayers for France and the Freedom of Speech
Today is a sad day. Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of America and France as well. For over 30 years I have had this poster that was commissioned by the Container Corporation of America hanging on my office wall. The artist Ben Shahn sums up the realities of crushing the privilege of free speech. My prayers for the journalists of France that we massacred for exercising their freedom of free speech.
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