Ribbons and streamers blowing in the night breeze as fireworks explode in the sky marking the 240th birthday of the USA. For the 4th of July, I wanted to do something different for my shot of the day. A shot of fireworks was too obvious. And my shots of parades and picnics did not really…… Continue reading Ribbons and Streamers
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My First Nikon Camera
Every photographer has a favorite camera. Whether it is their first or the newest one, fresh out of the box, one camera has special place on the shelf, in the camera bag, or in the heart. Mine is my first Nikon camera – the F2. I’m fuzzy on exactly how I came to possess it, but…… Continue reading My First Nikon Camera
Honeywell Tilt-A-Mite Flash Gun
The Honeywell Tilt-A-Mite articulated vintage flash gun, circa late 1950s. Another one of the many vintage camera accessories I have occupying a shelf in my office. Ok, and a box on the floor. And a crate in basement. Oh, and there are those other boxes. I love this particular unit because it looks like…… Continue reading Honeywell Tilt-A-Mite Flash Gun
Coffee on a Wooden Tray
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.” — T.S. Eliot I must admit, this is not my normal morning ritual. But the sunlight through the kitchen window was just begging to illuminate a photograph. So I grabbed what I had in hand – my morning java with the teaspoon still inside and this round wooden tray still on…… Continue reading Coffee on a Wooden Tray