Palm Springs, CA: Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 | No Comments
Palm Springs, CA: Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About

After a protracted battle, Seward Johnson’s “Forever Marilyn” statue has been installed in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Some objected to the placement, thinking the 26-foot-tall aluminum and steel sculpture, depicting a scene from the 1955 comedy, “The Seven-Year Itch,” appears to be flashing the museum to the rear, and a misogynistic objectification […]

Banning, CA: Old Habits Die Hard

Posted on Jun 30, 2021 | No Comments
Banning, CA: Old Habits Die Hard

En route to Palm Springs earlier this week, I stumbled on a fire at a homeless encampment at the east end of town. From the I-10 freeway I noticed thick black smoke wafting over the downtown area. I exited at Hargrave Street and found the fire was just a block away. I had a camera […]

Think Tank Photo Introduces Retrospective Duffel

Posted on Feb 6, 2021 | No Comments
Think Tank Photo Introduces Retrospective Duffel

The perfect blend of old school style and Think Tank quality, the new Retrospective Duffel is ready for adventure with thick abrasion-resistant canvas that’s treated with a DWR coating to repel the elements. An oversized opening provides a wide view and easy access to the bag’s 50-liter interior while a thick, padded shoulder strap offers Think Tank’s legendary comfort. Use this link […]

Banning, CA: A “Chamber of Commerce” View Following Storm

Posted on Jan 23, 2021 | No Comments
Banning, CA:  A “Chamber of Commerce” View Following Storm

Following a storm a few weeks ago I woke up early to find the mountains flanking the San Gorgonio Pass shrouded in fresh snow. Instead of taking my usual morning walk, I drove up to a turnout on Hwy 243 for an unobstructed view. This image is four frames from a Nikon full-frame DSLR stitched […]

Selling Online: Successful Auctions Require Quality Product Photography

Posted on Jan 10, 2021 | No Comments
Selling Online: Successful Auctions Require Quality Product Photography

I spent some time over the holidays cleaning out closets and finding items I no longer need, but could be of use to someone else. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, as the saying goes. I’m not one to make a crude snap with an iPhone, preferring to make the items I sell appear […]

Ordinary Miracles: The Photo League’s New York

Posted on Nov 19, 2020 | No Comments
Ordinary Miracles: The Photo League’s New York

I just finished watching “Ordinary Miracles: The Photo League’s New York,” a documentary about an organized group of photo enthusiasts in New York City during the 30s and 40s and their influence and lasting impact on documentary photography. One memorable quote from the film, by W. Eugene Smith, their president for a time: “Photography is […]

Think Tank Photo Introduces Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack

Posted on Oct 20, 2020 | No Comments
Think Tank Photo Introduces Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack

Think Tank Photo has just released their new Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack. This rolling backpack goes where other rollers can’t. Roll it easily over smooth surfaces, or simply deploy the backpack straps to carry it over rough terrain. Sized to meet most airline carry-on requirements, the Essentials fits two DSLR or Mirrorless bodies, a mounted […]

Banning Street Drags: Run Whatcha Brung

Posted on Oct 18, 2020 | No Comments
Banning Street Drags: Run Whatcha Brung

Banning’s on-again, off-again love affair with drag racing entered another chapter this weekend as Banning Street Drags utilized the Banning Airport for two days of drag racing.