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Spring and JVC’s Photo Advice

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Me and my buddy at a ceramics exhibit

Shot of the snow on the mountains from the back parking lot of a grocery store.

Sandy inserting herself into the ceramic display

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Local side yard art I discovered on my daily walk

What’s left of the foundation of a former aviation museum

Beautiful African Iris along sidewalk

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My Life (So Far) as a Street Photographer

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Snapshot taken on a beautiful autumn day a few years ago


Side-note: I had carpal tunnel release surgery not long ago, and while the pain’s still hanging around, I’m starting hand therapy today. That ought to ease things up a bit. Funny enough, typing’s not much of an issue—it’s writing longhand that’s the real challenge right now. It seems like pens are giving me more trouble than keyboards.

One of my favorite alleys to stroll

Tree-Lined Alleyway

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The panoramic image captures a quiet, tree-lined alleyway. Dominating the foreground is a unique, circular brick building with a weathered facade and a black-shingled roof, hinting at its age and history. The structure is surrounded by a patch of shrubbery marked off with bright green posts. To the left, a white truck is parked outside a pale green building. The narrow road, paved with patches of wear and tear, stretches into the distance, bordered by trees that cast dappled shadows on the ground. It’s a scene that evokes a sense of solitude and a bygone era, despite the presence of modern elements.

My Most Popular Film Photograph: Help Wanted

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In the dim glow of a fading afternoon, a window stands defiantly, blinds half-lifted, like the weary eyes of an old chef who’s seen it all. It bears a bold proclamation, “HELP WANTED” screaming in red and white – a call to arms for those brave enough to answer. Beneath, the details: “Linecook/ Dishwasher (Cocinero/ Lavaplatos)”, and a choice – a dance between “Part-time” and “Full-time”. Trees and a hopeful blue sky mirror themselves on the glass, a stark contrast to the world within. There’s a shadow, a specter – me, with camera in hand, but my identity remains a mystery, shielded from view. The photo? It’s got that gritty charm, reminiscent of old memories and tales told over whiskey. It’s a moment, captured in time, waiting for its story to be told. So far, it’s my most popular photo on Lomography.

A Documentary About Japanese Photographer Daido Moriyama

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“The Past is Always New, The Future is Always Nostalgic: Photographer Daido Moriyama” is the title of a documentary about renowned photographer Daido Moriyama. As a young photographer, his work focused on fashion, but as he matured, it transcended those boundaries and he became known worldwide. This documentary offers an intimate look into the life of a genuine artist.

His work has brought many national and international awards. In 2019, he won the Hasselblad Award, which is considered the “Nobel Prize of Photography.” He is past 80 years old and still going strong and inspiring photographers young and old.

This documentary follows Moriyama as he photographs the streets of Japan. We see how his work is born and watch him interact with bookbinders and editors as he reissues his groundbreaking 1968 photo book, Japan A Photo Theater. It’s a fascinating look at the everyday life of Japan’s most acclaimed photographer.

By the way, the camera Daido is using in this film is a Nikon Coolpix S7000.

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