Traverse City, MI

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Homeless: The Michigan economy continues to lavish. Out of work auto workers still looking for a job. Here is a machinist that lost his job 4 years ago, still looking for work. Hanging out on the streets of Traverse City.

Posted in Sony RX1, Street Photography, Traverse City Michigan

Paris May 2013

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A typical shot from the streets of Paris. Colorful and reflects the never ending possibility of some showers. This shot was taken near the Cathedral Of Notre Dame. The umbrellas belonged to one of the local artists selling their wares along the Seine. For some reason, for me, it captures Paris.

Posted in Leica M9, Paris 2013, Photographic Destinations, Street Photography

Paris May 2013

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Going to Paris for the umpteenth time to take photos was going to be tricky. i thought about doing the Paris that I know. people, flowers, some iconic images. When I first started shooting the idea was flat. I couldn’t bring myself to get enthused, besides a week was probably not enough to complete any type of project. After visiting some of the more iconic spots an idea hit me like a ton of bricks. Here were all of these people taking photos. Smart phones, iPads, DSLR’s and point and shoots. They got into funny positions, looked up, did some chimping, and it looked crazy. But I did not want to show what they were shooting, I want the viewer to guess. So hopefully, I have enough good images that complete this short project. Here is one image that starts the project.

 

Posted in Leica M9, Photographic Destinations, Sony RX1

Pedal Power, Pub Crawl

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Revelers on a bicycle bar pedaling their way down main street Traverse City, MI

Posted in Sony RX1, Street Photography, Traverse City Michigan

4th Ave Tucson, AZ

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I thought this might be a slow day, but alas, not so. I came away with a couple good photos. Remember there is always someone on the street that wants to be photographed.

Posted in 4th Avenue Tucson, AZ, Sony Nex 6, Street Photography

Bisti Badlands, New Mexico

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The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico remain a mysterious place. Unusual formations caused by the eons of time make this a moon like landscape. I shot most of these pictures hand held with a Sony Nex6. This was an experiment to see how the photos would turn out. They all look very good.

I found that Bisti is not a one stop iconic shot. It takes many pics to depict this strange landscape. This landscape represents a good start to a possible project.

 

 

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4th Avenue Tucson, Az. Finally Found The Project

March 30, 2013
Went out for the first time with the Sony RX1. Great little camera but did not give it much of a workout. I’ve spent a lot of time on 4th Ave looking for a project. And then it dawned on me today that 4th Ave IS the project. How did I miss this. I need to get back there and start photographing the street life, not just the characters that I have run into every day. The characters are a whole other topic!!

Posted in 4th Avenue Tucson, AZ, Sony RX1, Street Photography

4th Ave, Tucson, Another Day On The Streets

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Looking for the street shot with the street people. Shooting with a Leica M9 and 50MM lens. Normally use a wide angle 35MM. There is a difference. I do like the 35MM and it’s depth of field. I had to compose more carefully with the 50MM.

 

Posted in Leica M9, Photographic Destinations, Street Photography

4th Ave Art Fair Tucson, AZ

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Shot with Sony Nex 6 all day long. The camera performed well and the dynamic range seems pretty good. Stayed away from the obvious street vendors and looked for original people,,and they were there!

Posted in Photographic Destinations, Sony Nex 6, Street Photography

Downtown Tucson, Looking For Humanity

March 20, 2013

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Posted in Street Photography