The Menil Collection [ HOUSTON/TEXAS ] Last week the Menil Collection opened an exhibition devoted to Danny Lyon. The impressive thing to consider is the Menil Collection rarely shows photographers. They are generally devoted to painting and sculpture, which makes this a big honor for Danny’s work to be featured in their space. I have [more...]
E. H. Gombrich Making A Likeness What is the difference between a mug shot and a portrait? Capturing the likeness of a sitter is a skill which continues to captivate an audience. Even though a photograph is taken from reality, it does not guarantee the portrait will ring the bells of recognition. — What is [more...]
Alex Webb Opening David Favrod: 2011 Portfolio Winner The Forgotten Space Holiday Book Bazaar Enjoy-Adam Marelli
Photographs, Mainly of Women A Secret Evening Salon Ceil 15th Street and 5th Ave Tonight Friday November 11th from 7-9PM For those of you who missed William Juseck in the Up & Coming interview we did a few months ago, here is another chance to catch him in person. Will is famously shy, so be [more...]
My New Case Today the FedEx lady surprised me. I was not expecting any packages today, but much to my surprise there was a delivery from Rome. It could mean only one thing… Leica M9 Half Case Last month while in Rome, my girlfriend and I dropped in on Luigi Crescenzi (the story is here). [more...]
ARCA-SWISS Video Mini-L Bracket This video is an experiment. I like to look at things in “real life” so I figured, why not make a video showing products I review. It should give you a better impression of the ARCA-SWISS Mini-L Bracket which can be used on all Leica M cameras. I love the freeze [more...]
Klein Tool Bags When it comes to camera and gear bags, sometimes the best solutions are found in the hardware store. Builders need to store their tools too, but they prefer functional items that will not break the bank. Color Coded Bags I am a color coded guy. Lenses go in the blue bag, [more...]
Luigi Crescenzi At home with the Maestro of Leicatime Last week the Travel Gods threw me for a loop. I was scheduled to have two days in Rome before heading to Sardegna, but the flight was oversold. My biggest fear was I might miss my appointment with leather Maestro and Leicatime creator Luigi Crescenzi. [more...]
Mini-L Bracket Field Tested [ TANNA ] The best place to test a new product is on foreign soil. Once the comforts of home are removed, we are left to rely on the contents of our luggage. A new accessory must prove itself before it earns a place inside my camera bag. — What is [more...]
Field Tested on Tanna Cleaning your camera while traveling can be a nightmare. Without a local camera lab, how are you supposed to keep your sensor clean? Dust is an inevitable part of any camera system where you change lenses. But a new approach could make this painful process a little easier. Suck or [more...]
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