This photo was after a couple of hours on the couch.
August 30, 2008
A nap on the couch
My baby sleeps so well during the day. Now we need to change this over to night time. Any tips?
This photo was after a couple of hours on the couch.
This photo was after a couple of hours on the couch.
August 29, 2008
Hurricane Gustav
Three years ago today, Katrina wiped out New Orleans and a big chunk of the Gulf Coast. Now they wait for Gustav.
graphic by Bob Compton.
My hearts and prayers go out to everyone in that region.
Be well. Be smart.
I shot these pictures of the Lower Ninth Ward in February 2006.
graphic by Bob Compton.
My hearts and prayers go out to everyone in that region.
Be well. Be smart.
I shot these pictures of the Lower Ninth Ward in February 2006.
Tim Rudman: Master Printer
Tim Rudman, master printer and all around great guy has launched a new website that is certainly worth a look. Be sure to check out his work from Iceland.
http://timrudman.com/
http://timrudman.com/
Photokina Wishes
At the end of September, is the big Germany photographic trade show Photokina. Lots of people around the internet are posting predictions and wishes for what they hope comes out.
Hasselblad has "leaked" their 60 megapixel camera.
Nikon just announced their D90 that does HD quality video.
Canon announced some little point and shoots.
If you are regular reader here, you know what I am hoping for. I am hoping that Fuji introduces the GF670 Folding camera.
The world is buzzing with news of this camera. Even the big digital sites like DPReview has multiple posts about this camera.
So keep you fingers crossed.
But here is what I am hoping for. First and most importantly I hope that the camera comes to the USA. Second, I hope it comes with a flash (like the Fuji GA Strobe), and a soft case.
From a marketing stand point, I have some other thoughts. Wouldn't it be nice if Fuji introduced a medium format film scanner that came as part of a package deal with/for the camera? Wouldn't it be even better if the scanner had Fuji film profiles built into it so that you simply selected what film you shot, and the scanner does the rest to maximum the quality and output? Just as we have paper profiles, we could and should have film profiles. How awesome would that be?
Anyway, Fujifilm USA, if for some reason you are checking this blog (if you google Fuji GF670, I am number 5 and 6) please bring this camera here.
Hasselblad has "leaked" their 60 megapixel camera.
Nikon just announced their D90 that does HD quality video.
Canon announced some little point and shoots.
If you are regular reader here, you know what I am hoping for. I am hoping that Fuji introduces the GF670 Folding camera.
The world is buzzing with news of this camera. Even the big digital sites like DPReview has multiple posts about this camera.
So keep you fingers crossed.
But here is what I am hoping for. First and most importantly I hope that the camera comes to the USA. Second, I hope it comes with a flash (like the Fuji GA Strobe), and a soft case.
From a marketing stand point, I have some other thoughts. Wouldn't it be nice if Fuji introduced a medium format film scanner that came as part of a package deal with/for the camera? Wouldn't it be even better if the scanner had Fuji film profiles built into it so that you simply selected what film you shot, and the scanner does the rest to maximum the quality and output? Just as we have paper profiles, we could and should have film profiles. How awesome would that be?
Anyway, Fujifilm USA, if for some reason you are checking this blog (if you google Fuji GF670, I am number 5 and 6) please bring this camera here.
Big Numbers
Today my blog passed 20,000 unique visitors and 30,000 page loads for this year.
These visitors come from 32 different countries.
Not too bad.
And thanks to all of you who keep coming back.
These visitors come from 32 different countries.
Not too bad.
And thanks to all of you who keep coming back.
August 28, 2008
Barack Star !!!
Tonight, my wife and daughter and I watched Barack Obama accept his nomination for President of the United States of America.
He said all the things we wanted to hear. He stands for all of the things we stand for.
He is simply awesome.
He is a Barack Star !!!
He said all the things we wanted to hear. He stands for all of the things we stand for.
He is simply awesome.
He is a Barack Star !!!
August 27, 2008
So sweet, a little sleep
(caution: sappy baby talk following this warning)
This afternoon around 3pm, I was writing in my journal, a book that I keep with the intention of giving to my child at some point during her life.
Anyway, she started to squawk and I leaned back on the couch as I placed her on my chest. Before I knew it we were both asleep and were woken up by Grandma Melanie at 5pm.
Two solid hours of sleep for me and my child. Her arms were on either side of my chest. She was warm and cuddly. So so sweet.
This afternoon around 3pm, I was writing in my journal, a book that I keep with the intention of giving to my child at some point during her life.
Anyway, she started to squawk and I leaned back on the couch as I placed her on my chest. Before I knew it we were both asleep and were woken up by Grandma Melanie at 5pm.
Two solid hours of sleep for me and my child. Her arms were on either side of my chest. She was warm and cuddly. So so sweet.
August 26, 2008
HCB and EFRB
I just discovered that my daughter, Elizabeth was born the same day as Henri Cartier Bresson.
August 22, 2008 would have been his 100th birthday. Cool.
August 22, 2008 would have been his 100th birthday. Cool.
Day Four
All is well here. We are tired as little e likes to be awake at 3am.
Her sleep times will change.
She is a gorgeous little person.
Her sleep times will change.
She is a gorgeous little person.
August 25, 2008
A couple quick pictures
It's rather amazing how quickly life changes.
This is Elizabeth, or little e.
Little e and Mom are doing just fine. Lots of breast and rest and all is good. A little bit of sleep too.
This is Elizabeth, or little e.
Little e and Mom are doing just fine. Lots of breast and rest and all is good. A little bit of sleep too.
August 24, 2008
And now we are three
After a very long day on Friday, Elizabeth Faye was born Friday night, August 22 at 9:50pm MST.
She weighs 6 pounds and 12 ounces and is almost 20 inches long.
She has lots of black hair and giant blue eyes.
She and Amelia are doing great. They are both resting comfortably.
We are all very tired but extremely happy.
Amelia's parents, my father and his wife made it to see her yesterday.
I will post an update and some photos tomorrow night.
Time for bed and some quiet time. We've been at the hospital for 48 hours.
Time for bed and some quiet time. We've been at the hospital for 48 hours.
Thanks for all of the text messages and emails.
August 22, 2008
Today is the day
Without going into details, we will be headed to the hospital in a little bit.
Today, I will be dad.
Today, I will be dad.
August 21, 2008
McCain on being rich
From the AP:
In a forum last week with the Rev. Rick Warren, McCain was asked to define the word "rich" and to give a figure. After promoting his tax policies, McCain said: "I think if you are just talking about income, how about $5 million?" The audience laughed, and he added: "But seriously, I don't think you can — I don't think seriously that — the point is that I'm trying to make here, seriously — and I'm sure that comment will be distorted — but the point is that we want to keep people's taxes low and increase revenues."
When a reporter asked how many homes he and his very rich wife owns, he said he did not know, he thought it was three, and told the reporter his staff would get the info.
Mrs. McCain is said to be worth more than $100 million.
Yeah, he's in touch with the American people.
In a forum last week with the Rev. Rick Warren, McCain was asked to define the word "rich" and to give a figure. After promoting his tax policies, McCain said: "I think if you are just talking about income, how about $5 million?" The audience laughed, and he added: "But seriously, I don't think you can — I don't think seriously that — the point is that I'm trying to make here, seriously — and I'm sure that comment will be distorted — but the point is that we want to keep people's taxes low and increase revenues."
When a reporter asked how many homes he and his very rich wife owns, he said he did not know, he thought it was three, and told the reporter his staff would get the info.
Mrs. McCain is said to be worth more than $100 million.
Yeah, he's in touch with the American people.
August 20, 2008
Another ball game
Yes we went to a game tonight and the 'topes won.
The contractions have been far and few between.
Soon. Very soon.
The contractions have been far and few between.
Soon. Very soon.
Impending Fatherhood
Went to see the baby doctor today.
Things are further along then we all expected.
Could be any day now.
Most likely by the weekend.
Wow!
Things are further along then we all expected.
Could be any day now.
Most likely by the weekend.
Wow!
Ten Days and counting
Ten more days until the scheduled due date.
The baby room is ready.
The studio is almost ready.
I am not ready. Yes I am. No I'm not. Yes I am.
The baby room is ready.
The studio is almost ready.
I am not ready. Yes I am. No I'm not. Yes I am.
August 19, 2008
Urban Outfitters and Lomography Photo Contest
Sounds rather interesting.
First, it's about your travels.
Second, you have to shoot film.
Cool.
Check it out here.
First, it's about your travels.
Second, you have to shoot film.
Cool.
Check it out here.
August 18, 2008
PhotoNOLA going fast
The New Orleans Photo Alliance is reporting that as of this morning, 45 of the 65 spots have been taken.
If you are thinking of going, you'd better sign up ASAP.
If you are thinking of going, you'd better sign up ASAP.
August 17, 2008
Celebrity Sighting - Romany Malco
Amelia and I are big fans of the show "Weeds" so when I was wandering through Whole Foods tonight, I was very happy to spy Romany Malco, who was also shopping. We chatted for a minute and then I ran home. Should have asked him over for dinner.
He was also in "The 40 year old Virgin" and is currently in ABQ shooting a new movie with Steve Buscemi.
He is a very sweet guy and looks just like on TV.
He was also in "The 40 year old Virgin" and is currently in ABQ shooting a new movie with Steve Buscemi.
He is a very sweet guy and looks just like on TV.
register now for PhotoNOLA 3
I will be a reviewer at PhotoNOLA 3 in December.
This is going to be a tremendous event. See the list of reviewers.
Register here.
This is going to be a tremendous event. See the list of reviewers.
Register here.
August 14, 2008
A few photos from Stanley
As I mentioned earlier, I was going out to Sam's grave site with a few friends. Well, here are a few photos. Sam, we all miss you so much.
Technology makes me crazy - Part 2
So after a little prodding from some anonymous reader, I found 2 gigs of RAM for $100, shipped.
After this arrives, I am going to get the family pack of OSX Leopard.
This should then allow me to get the iPhone, do a Blurb book, and then maybe a few other things.
After this arrives, I am going to get the family pack of OSX Leopard.
This should then allow me to get the iPhone, do a Blurb book, and then maybe a few other things.
August 13, 2008
Technology makes me crazy
I like to think that I am a pretty open and forward thinking kind of guy. I love gadgets and new electronic media. Well, mostly love it.
I keep my photography equipment rather simple. I shoot with a Hasselblad and print in a wet darkroom. I process all of my own film and make my own prints.
But lately, there are a few items that I would like to buy and I am running into a wall, so to speak.
Here's the problem:
I am using a Mac PowerBook G4 computer. It has a whopping 512 MB of ram and it runs on Mac OSX 10.3.9.
Every thing I want to buy now needs a new computer, or at least the latest OS and a whole lot more RAM.
The new iPhone, requires 10.5 which is now called the Snow Leopard. Yes, a cell phone needs the computer for software updates and various synchronization.
Adobe Lightroom 2, which I would like to buy to go with a Nikon D700, needs OSX 10.4 and a gig of RAM.
To make my photo book at Blurb, I need 10.4.5 and a gig of RAM.
Now the biggest problem I have, is the RAM is no longer available for this computer. I've searched and cannot find it anywhere.
If I want to upgrade the OS to the current version, it will cost about $300, but it needs more RAM.
See the problem?
I keep my photography equipment rather simple. I shoot with a Hasselblad and print in a wet darkroom. I process all of my own film and make my own prints.
But lately, there are a few items that I would like to buy and I am running into a wall, so to speak.
Here's the problem:
I am using a Mac PowerBook G4 computer. It has a whopping 512 MB of ram and it runs on Mac OSX 10.3.9.
Every thing I want to buy now needs a new computer, or at least the latest OS and a whole lot more RAM.
The new iPhone, requires 10.5 which is now called the Snow Leopard. Yes, a cell phone needs the computer for software updates and various synchronization.
Adobe Lightroom 2, which I would like to buy to go with a Nikon D700, needs OSX 10.4 and a gig of RAM.
To make my photo book at Blurb, I need 10.4.5 and a gig of RAM.
Now the biggest problem I have, is the RAM is no longer available for this computer. I've searched and cannot find it anywhere.
If I want to upgrade the OS to the current version, it will cost about $300, but it needs more RAM.
See the problem?
August 12, 2008
Polaroid 20x24 Lives On...
Somehow, the Polaroid 20x24 camera and materials have made it a little longer.
A new company called 20x24 Holdings is taking over. They will only be making the materials for the 20x24 camera.
Read more here...
A new company called 20x24 Holdings is taking over. They will only be making the materials for the 20x24 camera.
Read more here...
The Road
Last summer, I read Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Road. I picked up a copy of the paperback and read it while in the Adirondacks. One day, while out driving and making photographs, I came into a small town. This small town, whose name I cannot remember at the moment (it's 12:30am and Pearl Jam is playing in HD on my TV), had two restaurants.
One of these restaurants, was also a little B&B, as well as a small bookstore with mostly hardcovers. So I order a sandwich and head into the bookshelves. There I find a beautiful first edition of The Road.
Anyway, I continue to read this incredibly depressing and frightening book while staying up late and reading under a 15 watt bulb. The room I was staying in had two walls made of floor to ceiling window screen and I could stare out along the moonlit tree tops as the room is on the third floor of an 90 year old house. Some nights the rain came down hard and the wind would blow it into this space, but I continued to read. At the same time, I had weird back problems that would level me for a few hours every morning. Strangely, when I left the Adirondacks, the back pain subsided.
Once I started this book, it was really hard to put down. It scared the crap out of me and made me so very sad.
Well, I just noticed this brilliant book, is now going to be a movie. Read the details here. I am not quite sure how I feel about this as often times, the movie fails the book. Luckily, the Coen Brothers did No Country for Old Men proper justice. Hopefully, John Hillcoat will keep this movie as close to the book as possible.
If you have not read this book, I highly recommend reading it before the movie comes out on November 26. I think it was wise to have it come out when it is winter and cold.
Sorry but my brain is all over the place and I think I should stop writing.
One of these restaurants, was also a little B&B, as well as a small bookstore with mostly hardcovers. So I order a sandwich and head into the bookshelves. There I find a beautiful first edition of The Road.
Anyway, I continue to read this incredibly depressing and frightening book while staying up late and reading under a 15 watt bulb. The room I was staying in had two walls made of floor to ceiling window screen and I could stare out along the moonlit tree tops as the room is on the third floor of an 90 year old house. Some nights the rain came down hard and the wind would blow it into this space, but I continued to read. At the same time, I had weird back problems that would level me for a few hours every morning. Strangely, when I left the Adirondacks, the back pain subsided.
Once I started this book, it was really hard to put down. It scared the crap out of me and made me so very sad.
Well, I just noticed this brilliant book, is now going to be a movie. Read the details here. I am not quite sure how I feel about this as often times, the movie fails the book. Luckily, the Coen Brothers did No Country for Old Men proper justice. Hopefully, John Hillcoat will keep this movie as close to the book as possible.
If you have not read this book, I highly recommend reading it before the movie comes out on November 26. I think it was wise to have it come out when it is winter and cold.
Sorry but my brain is all over the place and I think I should stop writing.
August 11, 2008
19 days
I said it out loud today and it freaked me out a bit.
The Bean is due to arrive in 19 days.
In 19 days, everything is going to change.
My life, our lives will be different.
I am so looking forward to it.
The Bean is due to arrive in 19 days.
In 19 days, everything is going to change.
My life, our lives will be different.
I am so looking forward to it.
August 09, 2008
37 weeks
We can't believe we are at 37 weeks. Wow, 37 weeks pregnant. We have a few more to go.
Here's a little too much info:
"The baby is now considered full term. This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. He weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long."
Yikes. Luckily the room is all done and we have everything we think we will need.
Getting very, very close.
Here's a little too much info:
"The baby is now considered full term. This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. He weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long."
Yikes. Luckily the room is all done and we have everything we think we will need.
Getting very, very close.
August 04, 2008
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