deep ellum neon...
Grabbed this image on my way out of deep ellum tonight. I think the fact that it was drizzling rain added to the effect of the red dragging down the image...
art district high rise...
take an ordinary high rise,
add a small tree to the corner of the frame for perspective,
capture the image with Impossible PX70 Cool Color Shade film,
and out comes another piece of artwork...
the stare...
Spotted these sheep today near downtown Greenville. They were in a fenced area around a company that sells stone/rock. Despite what some may think, this is not an everyday sighting in Texas. :)
So I get out of my Land Rover with my SX-70 to go take the picture and they move away from the fence. Then I noticed that there were some berries on a bush (outside the fence of course). I grabbed some of the berries and stuck them in the fence. Immediately they ran towards me. After they finished eating, they just stared at me.
Look at those eyes! What an intense (almost creepy) stare...
the color of cold...
Two images that were taken this morning when it was 21 degrees F and a 10-15 mph wind. Found out quickly that I wasn't the only thing that didn't react well to the cold. I also took two images with my Leica M8 and the colors are what I would consider more true to life. That being said, the images below at least are screaming that they are cold...
the magic of christmas...
The meaning of Christmas is inarguable to me. It is absolutely about a Savior!
However, the magic of Christmas lies in a child-like innocence of surprise at the smallest gift (in this case an Elmo sandwich case). Love that I can capture these "forever" moments on Impossible film...
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mckinney inn...
Almost shot this one too dark. It was bright and sunny so I set the darken wheel all the way dark to try and get a blue sky. I guess you could say that I succeeded there. The sky is definitely darker in this picture than it was in person. Wish I would have gotten down just a little lower to remove the reflection in the middle of the picture.
leaving...
Took this one this evening when Sadi was pulling out of the driveway on her way to a Christmas party. It was my last shot in a pack of PX70 Cool Film. I wanted to try a shot through her car window with the reflections from the sky. The lower right corner is a reflection of the clouds and the horizon. A very imaginary/whimsical look. I love everything about the look of this film!
the bear...
Had to go have my Land Rover serviced this morning at Land Rover Frisco. Not one of my favorite things to do because it always involves money (lots of it)... Fortunately, the dealership is always accomodating and they have great coffee! Scored a bonus today because I brought my SX70 loaded with some PX70 Cool film.
justin goode...
After Justin took the image of me, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a photo of him. Black frame Impossible film was made for portraits of people.
This is my favorite type of photography, so this photo alone made it worth the trip to Fort Worth...
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closeup of me...
This is one of the many photos from the Sundance Square polawalk on Saturday evening. It was taken with an SX-70 camera mounted on a tripod using Impossible PX70 Cool Film.
Justin Goode, the organizer of the walk, took the photo. He is such a talented photographer with an eye for composition!
waiting on the next one...
I pass by this cemetary multiple times a day on my way to work and back home. There are two of these canopies that get moved around the cemetary based on the location of the next burial. A morbid thought, but every time I see it staked to the ground I think to myself how it seems to be "waiting on the next one". As I get older, I often carry this a step further and realize that someday I will be the "next one".
Keeping this in perspective helps me appreciate and enjoy each day even more...
christmas excitement...
Had to get a picture of Pyper in front of the Christmas tree/presents at our house. Especially when I walked in and she was here and all dressed for the occasion. She doesn't exactly look excited does she...
Sadi in the studio...
Got the chance to take a couple of pictures of Sadi today. She had Tyler take some outdoor shots, so I set up a little bit of studio equipment to take a couple of Polaroid 664 shots with my modified 250 camera when she got home. What a beautiful girl! There is no other picture like an expired Polaroid...
table tennis - 1962
Scored this beauty on Saturday. Found it on craigslist in great shape. The table has the date December 18, 1962 stamped on the bottom of the table by none other than "Inspector 93". The Brinktun Utility Table turns 50 in a few days! Wonder of "Inpector 93" is still around?
Took the picture with a Polaroid 100 Land Camera that was manufactured between 1963-1966. So that means that the table is older than the camera.
Lots of good days ahead for this table (and the camera) in our family...
Took the picture with a Polaroid 100 Land Camera that was manufactured between 1963-1966. So that means that the table is older than the camera.
Lots of good days ahead for this table (and the camera) in our family...
stealing pine cones...
Took my SX-70 with me on my drive back to work today. Had it in my head that I was going to find a pine tree to photograph. The intentions were so strong that I even took a step stool just in case I couldn't find one that was "low hanging fruit". A little apprehensive, but I found one in front yard of a house. Grabbed the stool & camera and headed for the tree. Set up the stool, check the exposure setting on the camera and quickly focused on the pine cones. Snapped the picture, grabbed my stuff, jumped in the Land Rover and drove off. It was like I was stealing something. Thank goodness for the Color Protection film. No time for shielding when you are stealing...
change...
One thing I love about going to Childress is driving out to the country (in the middle of nowhere), stopping the car, getting out and just walking around. Many times the only noise is the wind. What a relief this is! Makes it so easy to look around and think about what you see. Really think about what you see. No hurry, just time to think...
Notice the beaten down path disappearing into the distance leading up the right side of the picture. The sign in front of us clearly tells us to turn left or right. The road that the arrows are pointing to are paved. They were built so that the drive would be smoother. But regardless of how rough the path that we are on may be, we always want to keep going in the same direction. Some may say that it is the path of least resistance. Mainly because change requires us to make a conscious decision to turn; it requires an action on our part. We subject ourselves to the unnecesary bumps ahead in our life because of a natural resistance to change. Why do we resist the signs of change in our life so much? Could be that we are so busy with our life that we completely miss the signs? We are travelling so fast and so focused on what is in front of us; the pursuit of more (more money, more power, more stuff, just more...), that we completely miss the obvious change in direction that is needed.
My challenge to myself (and you if you are reading this) is to get away to a place where all you can hear is the wind. Slow down. Maybe even stop and get out. Look around. Evaluate. Pay attention to the obvious signs. Don't be resistant to changing direction. Consider the consequences of ignoring the signs. Move slower. Most of all, enjoy what is around you.
All of this from a picture taken for no apparent reason, with an old analog camera, on expired film by an aging guy in the middle of nowhere...
focus...
Sometimes the picture is taken to express a feeling. Impossible film is the perfect medium to express this!
In the morning while on my first cup of coffee...
Trying to gain a focus to start the day...
maci and tyler...
They stopped by and dropped off Pyper on their way to a Pike Christmas party. Had several of my instant cameras ready to take some quick photos. This one was my favorite of the night...
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