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SCOTLAND

Magical moments are something we photographers live for. They are one of those times when we feel most alive.

This was one of those moments. My wife, Andrea, and I were touring Scotland and realized that the following evening would provide a full moon at dusk and a high tide reflection of the Eilean Donan Castle lit by the western sky in a nearby bay. It’s something that happens maybe once a year IF you are lucky and the weather is clear. Continue reading “”

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

It’s only the first day of Spring, but never too early to be thinking about where to go. By mid-April flowering dogwood trees and early morning fog combine to produce wonderful scenes in a national park that deserves to be savored slowly. Straddling Tennessee and North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a traveling photographer’s delight. Continue reading “”

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BOB DYLAN

Fifty years ago today, Bob Dylan released his debut album on Columbia Records. Billboard said at the time, “Dylan, when he finds his own style, could win a big following.”

Like many of Dylan’s early albums, including Freewheelin’, you want to hear this in mono. The stereo records of this title are hard panned 2 track mixes with the guitar in one channel and vocals in the other. Sony recently put out a Dylan mono LP and CD box set that sounds great. Continue reading “”

GIVE US A RING

In the wee small hours of the evening/morning when I’m home I often sit down and listen to vinyl records on my stereo. Sometimes it’s Sinatra. Sometimes it’s Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Beck, Nick Drake or John Martyn. Here’s something I find fascinating…

Once I begin to play certain songs, I know I will be hearing them in my head for hours. Here’s a virtually unknown tune from 1970, it’s disarmingly simple and comforting, an endless poem/lullaby song cycle that’s somewhat melancholic, with lyrics that make no sense whatsoever. Perfect for those trying to fall asleep. Paul Harris on piano is sublime.

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JERRY SEINFELD AND MY EXCELLENCE COVER

Considering all the appearances Excellence Magazine made on Jerry Seinfeld’s coffee table in his TV series, it’s only appropriate he should be on the cover someday.

I was honored to be given this assignment, and Jerry was great to work with. My shoot with his Porsche 550-003 went incredibly well. “Spectacular” is one way of describing this 200th issue.

It’s one of the very few Excellence Magazine covers featuring a person and an older Porsche. Thanks to Jerry Seinfeld, Sam Cabiglio, Robert Martinez, Joe Cavaglieri, Peter Brock, Pete Stout, John Kirikois, Tom Toldrian and everyone at Excellence Magazine for making this happen.

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DIGITAL PHOTO PRO : MY AUTOMOTIVE STILLS ARTICLE

Thanks to Christopher Robinson and the staff at Digital Photo Pro Magazine for featuring my car photography in their March/April 20112 edition on-line and in print. I love sharing my experience with other enthusiasts, and this is the very best photography venue in which to be featured! Continue reading “”