Late last week, I was asked if I would be interested in teaching photography at a local prep school. I would be allowed to create the curriculum and teach 20 hours awake. Today I accepted.
So tomorrow, I have to get up rather early and head to a class room. Should be fun.
May 31, 2009
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May 24, 2009
Fraction and the New York Times
Josh and I started Fraction Magazine in March of 2008 with the idea of promoting great photography. We have published seven issues and several group shows featuring guest curators. Each month, the traffic and attention to Fraction grows.
Because of Fraction, I have been asked to do portfolio reviews in New Orleans, Los Angeles and Santa Fe. At these reviews, I have seen some rather terrific work, and I often ask the photographer to let us feature his/her work. We make no promises as to what it might lead to or who might see it.
Well, last week we received an email from the New York Times asking us to use the work of Timothy Hyde, whose portfolio I reviewed in Los Angeles and who is featured in Issue 7. Obviously we jumped on it but had to track down Tim who was in Italy photographing the devastation of April's earthquake, to get his permission.
Today, Tim is featured on the New York Times blog, The Lens. They are calling it Nature Triumphant. It is amazing work and deserves recognition.
The New York Times discovered Tim here on Fraction.
Because of Fraction, I have been asked to do portfolio reviews in New Orleans, Los Angeles and Santa Fe. At these reviews, I have seen some rather terrific work, and I often ask the photographer to let us feature his/her work. We make no promises as to what it might lead to or who might see it.
Well, last week we received an email from the New York Times asking us to use the work of Timothy Hyde, whose portfolio I reviewed in Los Angeles and who is featured in Issue 7. Obviously we jumped on it but had to track down Tim who was in Italy photographing the devastation of April's earthquake, to get his permission.
Today, Tim is featured on the New York Times blog, The Lens. They are calling it Nature Triumphant. It is amazing work and deserves recognition.
The New York Times discovered Tim here on Fraction.
May 20, 2009
A million little pictures
This is a pretty cool idea.
The art house co-op in Atlanta is sending out 1000 disposable cameras to people all of the world (for a fee of $18). You take the pictures, develop the roll of film, and send them the photographs. They then post all of the images in a gallery in Atlanta.
Very cool.
Sign up here.
The art house co-op in Atlanta is sending out 1000 disposable cameras to people all of the world (for a fee of $18). You take the pictures, develop the roll of film, and send them the photographs. They then post all of the images in a gallery in Atlanta.
Very cool.
Sign up here.
May 19, 2009
May 16, 2009
Off to a Wedding
This afternoon, my good buddy Josh is marrying the lovely Julia Sapir.
They are two great friends and I wish them the best of everything.
It's a cool, windy day and I am sure the Jemez mountains are going to be wonderful today.
They are two great friends and I wish them the best of everything.
It's a cool, windy day and I am sure the Jemez mountains are going to be wonderful today.
May 14, 2009
May 13, 2009
A walk to the park
A few times a week, Elizabeth and I take the Bugaboo Bee down to Altura Park, where we lie in the grass while she drinks a bottle of juice. We have a great time.
May 12, 2009
Ellen Rennard : The Downs at Albuquerque
Mark my words, Ellen Rennard's project The Downs at Albuquerque is going to be big.
She was just nominated for a book project at the 2009 New York Photo Festival .
When this work breaks, she will be big. The work is that good.
Make sure you check her out now.
Congrats to Ellen
She was just nominated for a book project at the 2009 New York Photo Festival .
When this work breaks, she will be big. The work is that good.
Make sure you check her out now.
Congrats to Ellen
May 10, 2009
Happy Mothers Day
Today was such a nice day. I woke up around 8am when Jelly Bean decided the day needed to begin. I feed her breakfast, got her dressed and then we went out for about 3 hours so my wifey could sleep in.
About the only thing to do in Albuquerque on a Sunday morning, aside from church, is to walk around the flea market at the fairgrounds. Jelly Bean fell asleep rather quickly so after a quick walk around, I put her back in the car and we went for a drive. It was such a nice morning.
I picked up some super fresh bagels and accoutrement's, a couple of cards (one from me, one from bean), and then came home and made breakfast. I gave Amelia a pair of earrings from IMEC.
Not sure ab0ut dinner yet as she is not sure what she wants. So, happy mothers day baby.
This is Jelly Bean and Momma watering the yard this evening.
About the only thing to do in Albuquerque on a Sunday morning, aside from church, is to walk around the flea market at the fairgrounds. Jelly Bean fell asleep rather quickly so after a quick walk around, I put her back in the car and we went for a drive. It was such a nice morning.
I picked up some super fresh bagels and accoutrement's, a couple of cards (one from me, one from bean), and then came home and made breakfast. I gave Amelia a pair of earrings from IMEC.
Not sure ab0ut dinner yet as she is not sure what she wants. So, happy mothers day baby.
This is Jelly Bean and Momma watering the yard this evening.
May 09, 2009
Josh's night out, part two
It's about 1230pm and I am just getting myself together to go out to lunch. Last night was quite a good time. The jokes and goofiness got started the minute we picked up Josh.
The Monte Cristo Steak House turned out to be quite good. We all had juicy steaks and a drink or two. There was always a drink in front of Josh. The rest of us took it easy.
We then drove to downtown Albuquerque. The first stop was the Blackbird Buvette, where we sat in the back, had a round of drinks and digested our red meat dinners. The service could have been a whole lot better and probably would have resulted in a second round of drinks. Josh had two glasses of Makers Mark bourbon whiskey. At this point, the laughter is steady.
Our final destination was the always fun and casual Anodyne. We played pool for a couple of hours while listening to Roger and Patrick argue about "what is art" and whether or not the Olympic High Dive is a sport. There was a fair amount of talk about pornography and some very scary things were revealed. I started drinking Coke and Josh had about 7 or 8 more Makers Mark. All in all, he probably drank a bottle of the stuff. Strangely, his pool playing ability got better as the night went on, but his jokes got worse.
Josh, hope you had a great time. I sure did. And I am really happy for you and Julia. You said some very sweet things about her last night.
For the record, we did not see any boobies or strippers.
And remember boys, just spit on it.
The Monte Cristo Steak House turned out to be quite good. We all had juicy steaks and a drink or two. There was always a drink in front of Josh. The rest of us took it easy.
We then drove to downtown Albuquerque. The first stop was the Blackbird Buvette, where we sat in the back, had a round of drinks and digested our red meat dinners. The service could have been a whole lot better and probably would have resulted in a second round of drinks. Josh had two glasses of Makers Mark bourbon whiskey. At this point, the laughter is steady.
Our final destination was the always fun and casual Anodyne. We played pool for a couple of hours while listening to Roger and Patrick argue about "what is art" and whether or not the Olympic High Dive is a sport. There was a fair amount of talk about pornography and some very scary things were revealed. I started drinking Coke and Josh had about 7 or 8 more Makers Mark. All in all, he probably drank a bottle of the stuff. Strangely, his pool playing ability got better as the night went on, but his jokes got worse.
Josh, hope you had a great time. I sure did. And I am really happy for you and Julia. You said some very sweet things about her last night.
For the record, we did not see any boobies or strippers.
And remember boys, just spit on it.
May 08, 2009
Josh's night out
Tonight is Josh's make shift bachelor party. Five or six of us are taking him out to dinner. The Monte Cristo Steakhouse. Should be fun
Then it's drink downtown and maybe a few surprises then too.
No matter, it will be a good time with some good friends.
Then it's drink downtown and maybe a few surprises then too.
No matter, it will be a good time with some good friends.
May 06, 2009
Writing books reviews
Over the last two days, when I've had a bit of free time, I've been writing four book reviews for the upcoming Fraction Magazine. I'm doing these reviews in a simple way that would be similar to a 60 second book review. Simple and to the point. I've never been a fan of art babble or jargon dripping writing. I just want to know whether or not to buy the book. So next week when the new issue comes out, and you read my reviews, you'll get the idea on how I do things.
In the meantime, a good friend of mine has been bugging me and making me laugh with various interruptions. I responded saying to leave me alone as I had this to do. I received this (mock) book review in return:
So and so's felicitous prose juxtaposed with his striking images of toothpaste tubes creates a brambly effect that would entangle even the most sophisticated viewer who nonetheless will appreciate the attention to shallow minutia that is, perhaps, the best way to avoid actual contemplation of any sort of meaningful edifice, or for that matter any sort of structure which might be merely a projection of the viewer's subconscious attributions. And yet these very tubes suggest a plethora of symbolic content that cannot be overlooked or then again perhaps can, depending on whether or not humanity's relationship to nature and the encroachment of suburbia and, after all, cement, on life, or, as it were, domesticated forms, might be considered.
I've been laughing for 10 minutes. Thanks a lot.
In the meantime, a good friend of mine has been bugging me and making me laugh with various interruptions. I responded saying to leave me alone as I had this to do. I received this (mock) book review in return:
So and so's felicitous prose juxtaposed with his striking images of toothpaste tubes creates a brambly effect that would entangle even the most sophisticated viewer who nonetheless will appreciate the attention to shallow minutia that is, perhaps, the best way to avoid actual contemplation of any sort of meaningful edifice, or for that matter any sort of structure which might be merely a projection of the viewer's subconscious attributions. And yet these very tubes suggest a plethora of symbolic content that cannot be overlooked or then again perhaps can, depending on whether or not humanity's relationship to nature and the encroachment of suburbia and, after all, cement, on life, or, as it were, domesticated forms, might be considered.
I've been laughing for 10 minutes. Thanks a lot.
Joerg Colbergs Conscientious
Joerg's main site has crashed due to a serious meltdown with his host, which has lead to a metldown with Joerg. I can't even imagine.
Anyway, he has created a temporary blog, conscientious in limbo, so if you need your Colberg fix, that is the place. For now.
Good luck Joerg. (no umlauts)
Anyway, he has created a temporary blog, conscientious in limbo, so if you need your Colberg fix, that is the place. For now.
Good luck Joerg. (no umlauts)
May 05, 2009
Liars, cheats, thieves...or just bad accounting?
AIG is now telling Congress that they paid out $454 million in bonuses in 2008. But hey, this includes the $120 million they told us about before.
No more bail outs. Let them burn!
Read the rest of the sickening story here.
No more bail outs. Let them burn!
Read the rest of the sickening story here.
Ilford cutting 23% of work force
This is not good news....
From Amateur Photographer UK:
Friday 1st May 2009
Chris Cheesman
Harman Technology Ltd, which owns the famous Ilford black & white film brand, is poised to cut around 80 jobs as the economic downturn hits sales.
The firm will reduce its workforce from 344 to 264 - a loss of around 23% of its staff.
'While our business is robust, there is no escaping the fact that we are in the midst of a global recession,' the Cheshire-based company will say in an official statement to be released next week.
Harman said that it needs to act quickly to enable it to 'ride out' the recession.
It adds: 'Times are hard for all manufacturers and Harman technology Limited is no exception. With people spending less on non-essential items - including photo-imaging products - we now find ourselves in a position where our capacity exceeds demand.'
However, the company insists that the b&w film market is an 'area of photography that will always have its diehard following'.
Amateur Photographer understands that the business which has been hit hardest relates to demand for products such as 'banner stands', which Harman supplies to the marketing and advertising markets.
The company tells us that it will 'explore all avenues to mitigate the job losses'.
Harman was set up five years ago after buying out the film side of Ilford Imaging.
Harman trades as Ilford Photo for its range of monochrome film, paper and photo chemistry products.
In 2007 Harman launched its own range of inkjet paper.
From Amateur Photographer UK:
Friday 1st May 2009
Chris Cheesman
Harman Technology Ltd, which owns the famous Ilford black & white film brand, is poised to cut around 80 jobs as the economic downturn hits sales.
The firm will reduce its workforce from 344 to 264 - a loss of around 23% of its staff.
'While our business is robust, there is no escaping the fact that we are in the midst of a global recession,' the Cheshire-based company will say in an official statement to be released next week.
Harman said that it needs to act quickly to enable it to 'ride out' the recession.
It adds: 'Times are hard for all manufacturers and Harman technology Limited is no exception. With people spending less on non-essential items - including photo-imaging products - we now find ourselves in a position where our capacity exceeds demand.'
However, the company insists that the b&w film market is an 'area of photography that will always have its diehard following'.
Amateur Photographer understands that the business which has been hit hardest relates to demand for products such as 'banner stands', which Harman supplies to the marketing and advertising markets.
The company tells us that it will 'explore all avenues to mitigate the job losses'.
Harman was set up five years ago after buying out the film side of Ilford Imaging.
Harman trades as Ilford Photo for its range of monochrome film, paper and photo chemistry products.
In 2007 Harman launched its own range of inkjet paper.
May 03, 2009
Gear Regret: I am sorry I sold that
I often sell pieces of my photography gear to buy other pieces of gear, and sometimes I regret it. Like right now.
In responding to a fellow photographer about building the perfect Hasselblad kit, I discovered that I miss the Hasselblad 60mm CFI lens that I once owned. I sold it to purchase other gear and on numerous occasions, including today as I write this, feel that I really miss and regret selling that awesome lens. To me, the 60mm lens on a 6x6 format is simply terrific. Great for portraits as well as landscape work. Not too wide, not too long.
The 60mm is also said to be one of Zeiss's sharpest lenses and what I liked about it most, is how useful it was for everything. For the several months that I owned it, it never came off of my 503cw camera. I could tilt it up and the lines stayed mostly straight. Well, straighter than when I used my 50mm lens and much, much straighter than when I use my 905 SWC, which has to remain level. The 60mm is about a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera, which makes for a very natural point of view.
The 60mm is not much bigger than my 80mm lens and with the proper hood on it (which is much too short), is about the same size. See the photo below (80mm on left and 60mm on right). Actually, I bought the hood that fits the 80mm lens and had it cut down to fit the 60mm focal length.
I could go on and on about how great this lens and focal length is but I think you should look at some examples on flickr and you will see how people have used this lens.
So I guess I am now looking for another 60mm CFI.
In responding to a fellow photographer about building the perfect Hasselblad kit, I discovered that I miss the Hasselblad 60mm CFI lens that I once owned. I sold it to purchase other gear and on numerous occasions, including today as I write this, feel that I really miss and regret selling that awesome lens. To me, the 60mm lens on a 6x6 format is simply terrific. Great for portraits as well as landscape work. Not too wide, not too long.
The 60mm is also said to be one of Zeiss's sharpest lenses and what I liked about it most, is how useful it was for everything. For the several months that I owned it, it never came off of my 503cw camera. I could tilt it up and the lines stayed mostly straight. Well, straighter than when I used my 50mm lens and much, much straighter than when I use my 905 SWC, which has to remain level. The 60mm is about a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera, which makes for a very natural point of view.
The 60mm is not much bigger than my 80mm lens and with the proper hood on it (which is much too short), is about the same size. See the photo below (80mm on left and 60mm on right). Actually, I bought the hood that fits the 80mm lens and had it cut down to fit the 60mm focal length.
I could go on and on about how great this lens and focal length is but I think you should look at some examples on flickr and you will see how people have used this lens.
So I guess I am now looking for another 60mm CFI.
May 02, 2009
Thank you Dalton Rooney
This mornings mail brought me a much needed lift. A couple of weeks ago, I sent Brooklyn photographer and blogger Dalton Rooney one of my silver gelatin postcards which he liked enough to send this print in exchange. If you don't know about Dalton or his work be sure to have a look. Thanks Dalton!
Wyman Park, Baltimore 2009
copyright Dalton Rooney
Wyman Park, Baltimore 2009
copyright Dalton Rooney
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