What Was Old Is New Again...

"Classic Film" © 2013

It is my hope that I can begin to share some of my written work here in addition to my photography. I start with the piece above titled "Classic Film". It was inspired by my work and experimentation in black and white imagery as of late, and believe this captures the essence of my fascination with the medium.

While I shoot primarily in digital these days, my main camera is a Fuji X100, rangefinder-esque camera with a fixed 23mm lens (35mm equivalent). I shoot only through the optical viewfinder, and never use the view screen to see an image. Instead, I wait until I get home and begin "developing" my shots. It is as true to the classic film shooting as I can get currently, while still enjoying the benefits and convenience of digital photography. I hope you enjoy this little sonnet, as well as the imagery I share here.

"Bills Gay 90's" © 2012

Here is an image from New York City I took of an original speakeasy called "Bill's Gay 90's". They have been closed quite some time, but it seems they may be trying to bring it back in some fashion. You can find more information at billsnyc.com if you are interested. Regardless, I think this image captures well the essence of classic black and white photography.

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