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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Opening at the Davis/Orton Gallery in Hudson New York

Aline Smithson and I at the opening of her show "Studies in Blue and Grey in the Davis/Orton Gallery, Hudson NY #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Aline Smithson and I at the opening of her show "Arrangement in Green and Black" in the Davis/Orton Gallery, Hudson NY

Opening crowd at the Davis/Orton Gallery in Hudson NY #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Opening crowd.
(l-r) Myself, Susan Copich and Aline Smithson enjoying Susan's portfolio with Caleb Cole's images on the monitor, during the opening at Davis/Orton Gallery in Hudson NY #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA (l-r) Myself, Susan Copich and Aline Smithson enjoying Susan's portfolio with Caleb Cole's images on the monitor, during the opening at Davis/Orton Gallery in Hudson NY #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

(l-r) Myself, Susan Copich and Aline Smithson enjoying Susan's portfolio with Caleb Cole's images from "Other People's Clothes" on the monitor.

Roberta and I at the Red Dot Cafe in Hudson NY #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Roberta and I at the Red Dot Restaurant and Bar for drinks and dinner after the opening.

View from inside my whiskey glass at the Red Dot Restaurant and Bar in Hudson NY #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

View from inside my whiskey glass.


All photos above shot with the Ricoh THETA camera. the ones below with Instagram shot with my Motorola Moto G phone.

It was so great to meet these two photography/art rock stars! Aline Smithson and Paula Tognarelli!

Aline & Paula




























...and some photos of the town:

Shop Window in Hudson

Flag

Building on Warren St.
Shop Window


Building on corner of Warren and Second

249 Warren Street

Red Dot Restaurant and Bar

Patisserie and Boulangerie  

Bicycle Shop window

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

LeJournal-2013-07-24

My annual appearance in Le Journal de la Photographie "Your Holiday Pictures" online exhibit.... only they spelled my name wrong in the title...

Friday, October 26, 2012

Portrait of Louis Mendes

Louis Mendes

One of the high points of today's visit to the 2012 PhotoPlus Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention center was running into Louis Mendes. Louis is a fixture in the NYC photo community. A working street photographer who creates one-of-a-kind originals with classic Graphic cameras, flashbulbs and Polaroid (now Fuji) film. No need for me to go on any further when so many others have done the work for me...  New York Times .... Facebook ... Wikipedia

Shot with my Olympus PEN E-PM1 using on-camera flash and the Pinhole Art filter. Camera courtesy of Get Olympus and the PENready Project. PEN#896 #PENREADY



Friday, October 5, 2012

Masters of Photography

My photo of Lionel in The Macallan "Masters of Photography" contest

This is a portrait of my friend Lionel Delevigne, the French photographer. Please vote for this image, my entry in The Macallan's Masters of Photography contest here.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Hasselblad Announces New Model: The H5D



Hasselblad H5D-50


Sept. 12, 2012 via Hasselblad Press/Photos courtesy Hasselblad

Hasselblad is set to launch a new flagship H5D medium format camera series.

Hasselblad's next generation H System camera will be showcased at the Hasselblad press conference at photokina, Cologne, Germany (Tuesday Sep 18: 2pm-3pm). The H5D features a modernized design and a complete new electronic engine to pave the way for ultimate quality imaging, for print ready JPEG files, and for a smooth and intuitive user interface. The camera is billed by the Sweden-based company as the latest step in the evolution of the best high-end camera system in the world.

Hasselblad H5D-50 with 100mm F2.2 Lens


Aimed at high-end professional users the H5D offers:

• New H System lens: HCD 4.8/24 mm, equivalent to 17 mm on 35 mm DSLR format.


Hasselblad HCD 24mm F4.8


• New Macro Converter, for superb close-up performance with wide angle lenses.

• RAW + JPEG mode for quick preview and print.

• New True Focus II provides unique, accurate focus and Immediate Focus Confirm.

• Full access to camera information and image preview on rear in tethered mode.

• The largest, brightest viewfinder image on the market.

• New larger, more ergonomic buttons and an easier to read display style.

• New sealing for improved weather proofing plus new sensor unit safety lock.

• Optional battery adapter for standalone operation of digital capture unit.

• Ultimate image quality with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution.

• A choice of software: Hasselblad Phocus 2.7 and Adobe® Lightroom® 4 both included.

Peter Stig-Nielsen, Hasselblad's Director of Professional Camera Products said, "Customers will immediately notice the new-look and improved ergonomics and this progressive system also brings upgraded performance on a number of levels. Hasselblad is a world-leader with an unmatched and comprehensive range of lenses. Now that line has been extended with the new wide angle HCD 4.8/24 mm lens, which offers the same performance as the HCD 28 mm and is the equivalent of a 17 mm on 35 mm DSLR format. Additionally, our new Macro Converter provides excellent close-up performance with the HC 50, HCD 28 and HC 35 lenses - negating the need for additional macro lens purchase."

He added, "Our new True Focus II further advances focusing accuracy after re-compose, and an intuitive focus check has been added. The new hardware architecture allows for delivering print ready JPEG files in addition to the superb RAW files. And we have re-written the user interface to achieve a smooth and intuitive operation. All in all we believe the H5D Camera series will provide the ultimate high-end addition to any serious photographer's capture equipment."

The H5D Series will be available as models with 40, 50 and 60 megapixels as well as 50 and 200 megapixel Multi-Shot versions and will start shipping in December 2012.

For my review of the Hasselblad H4D-40 click here.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Sunday Breakfast for my Sweetie

Breakfast for my sweetie.

As per her request; peanut butter and banana on toasted whole-wheat tortilla with an orange.

Shot with my Olympus PEN E-PM1 using the Pinhole Art filter. Camera courtesy of Get Olympus and the PENready Project.

Friday, May 20, 2011

The Battle of F-Stop Ridge

I love to see a sense of humor in ads!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Stephen Colbert Nails Amtrak

The Amtrack Police arrested a photographer who was shooting photos for the Amtrak Photography Contest!

While this of itself is funny what's not funny is that fact that police departments across the country have used the "9/11 Excuse" to harass and arrest photographers who are not violating any rules. Recently New York City paid a $31,000+ settlement to a photographer taking photos of the a subway.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Need Some Inspiration; Take a Walk!

OK - so I'm not really walking for photo-inspiration; I'm walking for cardio-fitness. Regardless, I've been bringing my camera (Canon 5D) with me on these walks. My (almost) daily routine is the three-and-a-half miles miles around Rockland Lake. I start out at 6:30AM because after 8AM you've got to pay a $6.00 parking fee. Besides-the light is better in the morning!









Thursday, August 21, 2008

Process That Film - NOW!


Hats on the Boardwalk/Venice Beach, CA

After Roberta (my wife) came back from Las Vegas last week I had the film processed from my Olympus Infinity Stylus (I love that little camera). Since the "digital revolution" that poor camera has been sitting in my camera bag - that was until Roberta needed a camera to take to Vegas. 

After processing I found that the film showed signs of heat and age damage.

I also have a Canon A2E SLR film camera that also sits in a bag - its been in the bag for nearly two years with the same roll of film in it, so having learned my lesson from the little Olympus I had that film developed - LO AND BEHOLD there were a few gems on it from a trip to California...I just don't remember when!

The moral of the story is; If you have any film laying around – get it to the lab ASAP!


Sign and Surfer/Venice Beach, CA


Sign and Window/Venice Beach, CA



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