http://randywells.com/blog Photography, Travel, Porsche & Music Reviews Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:39:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ROGER GRAGO A very popular Porsche enthusiast and dear friend of mine is sick. After complaining of headaches, they found a mass behind his ear. Brain surgery was performed to remove it, and Roger will be released today. Link to the thread on the Early 911S Registry: http://www.early911sregistry.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36464 To help with the ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=193 http://randywells.com/blog/?p=192 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY In a couple of days I’m presenting an overview of travel photography to students at The Art Institute of Seattle. I’ve included my outline here for those who are interested: 1. Introduction Choosing a destination Research Packing light Pacing yourself Staying healthy 2. The Essential Ingredients Culture/People: Events Arts and Crafts Sports and Recreation Food Architecture: Icons Skylines Attractions Perspective Geography: Landscape Weather - Sun/Moon/Water Flora and ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=191 CONGRATULATIONS TO RICH LAMBERT AND RAY MCEVOY The current issue of Excellence Magazine (September 2010) features my text and photos on two early 911s: Rich Lambert's '66 and Ray McEvoy's real '73 RS. These are both stunning machines. If you are a hot rod or Porsche fan, you can check them ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=189 PORSCHE 918 PROJECT Asserting that super cars will still be around in the future despite rampant restrictions, Porsche developed a cost no-object hybrid concept car. It was unveiled in Monterey last week. Here's one example of beating automotive regulation at its own game (even if it's only a V-8). Kudos to ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=187 BACK FROM CALIFORNIA Just home from two weeks away on a very rewarding trip. I want to thank all the people involved with making my exhibit and film in Salinas a success: Colleen Bailey, Deborah Silguero, Paul Van de Carr, Thom and Gail Steinbeck, Susan Shillinglaw, McIntosh & Otis, Tony ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=185 30TH ANNUAL STEINBECK FESTIVAL "Journeys - Steinbeck Around the World" Thursday, August 5th - Sunday, August 8th NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER, SALINAS CALIFORNIA “We do not take a trip. A trip takes us.” –John Steinbeck This coming weekend, set out for the open road. Your destination: The world - today and at key moments in history, ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=182 PIKES PEAK IN A PORSCHE GT3 RS Some amazing video of someone who really knows the road. Jeff Zwart, Porsche photographer and film maker, placed sixth overall and first in the Time Attack class at the famous hillclimb last month in a GT3 RS updated to 2010 specs. Directed by: ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=180 MORE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES “What one does is what counts, not what one intends to do.” -Picasso “Success is what you give yourself, fame is what others give you.” -Deanne Delbridge “In every artist there is poetry. In every human being there is the poetic element. We know, we feel, we believe. ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=179 WEIDMAN WHEELS There are very few wheel men in the business who are as experienced with Porsche Fuchs as Harvey Weidman of Oroville California. His knowledge is encyclopedic, and he is as down to earth as anyone I know. I recently had the opportunity to visit his shop twice and was ... http://randywells.com/blog/?p=174