June 6, 2024

Kodak Hawkeye Brownie

Abstract, Film - Kodak & Other /

These are photos taken with a 1950’s box camera, the Bakelite Kodak Hawkeye Brownie that takes 620 film. I hand-re-rolled the film + backing paper from a 120 spool to a 620 spool, which works great. I use a Graflock back for one phase of the re-roll, which also works great; the other phase in a dark bag. I also took this camera apart and cleaned out everything, VERY easy to do as it’s so simple. The lens produces surprisingly nice results as long as you stand far enough away from your subject, 10-12’ is optimal. I also have the […]

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Color Blocking

Abstract, Micro Four-Thirds /

I was in downtown Minneapolis on a little walking trail out to a huge sculpture garden and these were ~4 foot-high vertical path, cylindrical lighting posts. The orange is the reflection of the light bulbs inside the dark anodized exteriors. On the second one, you can see the groove around I really loved the completely abstract nature of an every-day object here. Olympus E-M1.2 12-40/2.8

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Covington Color

Abstract, Micro Four-Thirds /

Random buildings and snippets of color around Covington, GA. This ethos continues to be a theme of mine, just to walk around and hunt for blocks of color, wherever the are. I love what you can find with some effort and it also means that I can find photos that I like (and that’s what is important for me) almost anywhere in the world. All taken with my favorite combo, the Olympus E-M1.2 and the superb 12-40/2.8 pro lens

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Police Barrier Abstracts

Abstract, Construction Equipment, Micro Four-Thirds /

I was at the Olympic trials marathon race and at most intersections, the Orlando Police had put these big safety barriers to prevent any rogue from driving onto the course and causing injuries. The barriers had big steel teeth holding them in place and yellow hooks on the cables. I did a bunch of photos, at which time the closest cop walked over and asked me “What are you doing?”. I had a nice conversation with her and there was no incident, but they’re just doing their job and anything that keeps the runners safe is OK in my book

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Atlantic Highlands Ship Barrier

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At Atlantic Highlands, NJ, there is a slip where a ferry comes in and this is the metal barrier that was driven into the ground to form the channel. It’s obviously seen a lot of salt water and salt air and has suffered from rust, even thought it’s been painted multiple times. It had rained this morning and there was a nice reflection puddle to work with that day. Olympus E-M1.2. 12-40/2.8

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Isolated B&W Lopping Shears

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Was roaming around Porterdale, GA, which is an old mill town right outside Covington, GA and there was this pair of garden lopping shears that had gotten rusty and had a spider web on it from an industrious arachnid. I wanted a shallow DOF picture and spent some time crafting the right background for the subject. I didn’t have anything longer than 40mm (80mm FF equivalent) at f/2.8, so this is what I used.

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