Hot Rod Racer

Hot Rod Racer

This is my mini 1/64th scale 1953 Buick Century vintage toy hot rod car.  It was cold and west outside today, so I snapped a few shots of this baby and had a ton of fun processing the image.   I started in Lightroom then to Photoshop for some focus stacking and a myriad of…… Continue reading Hot Rod Racer

Pickup Lines

Pickup Lines

The front pickup of my vintage 1968 Bartell-Hohner Fretless f-hole hollow body bass guitar.  It was designed by former Rickenbacker employee Paul Barth of Bartell of California.  I have to admit that I’ve had this for about 30 years now and have barley played it.  It mostly just sits in its case and collects dust…… Continue reading Pickup Lines

Let There Be Bass

Let There Be Bass

“Let there be bass.” –Leo Fender This is my 1968 Hohner fretless f-hole bass guitar.  I’ve been saying since I bought this from a friend sometime way back in 1985 or so, that I am going to learn to play it well.  I’m still saying that.  But practice makes perfect, right?  Now I guess I…… Continue reading Let There Be Bass

Romanesque Wheel

Romanesque Wheel

Romanesque Wheel: “People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” –Elisabeth Kubler-Ross A close up of the huge stained glass circular window on the front of St. Roberts Catholic…… Continue reading Romanesque Wheel