A short think-piece about my experiences and disappointments taking photographs going back to the 1980s.
Category: Photography
My Life (So Far) as a Street Photographer
More mumblings and grumblings about a stream of disappointments concerning photography going back to the 1980s.
Tree-Lined Alleyway
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…
My Most Popular Film Photograph: Help Wanted
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/…
3 Oct 23
I’m shooting more photos showing nature and civilization jammed against each other. Find my photographs on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomchat/
Ginkgo Tree Turning Colors
Yesterday I spotted this little ginkgo tree turning yellow — pretty early in the season. December is our autumn here in Southern California, the time when the leaves turn. It’s rare to see any color at all in September.
Photos This Week
a few snapshots around town
Lonely Little Shopping Cart
Birthday Promises: a Store Run and Dinner
Laemmle Theater
An old point-and-shoot film camera with an unreliable lens can deliver surprising results. This snapshot of the Laemmle Claremont 5 came from a roll I shot last year and just now developed.
A Documentary About Japanese Photographer Daido Moriyama
“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…