THE BEATLES LAST CONCERT
Candlestick Park 50 years ago this week! Continue reading “”
THINGS CREATIVE PEOPLE DO DIFFERENTLY
1. They get inspired at the least expected moment.
2. They daydream. A lot.
3. They get easily bored.
4. They watch the world with the eyes of a child.
5. They get lost in time.
6. They work when you sleep, and they sleep when you work.
THE DOORS FIRST ALBUM
On this day 50 years ago, and for the next eight days after that, The Doors recorded their first album at Sunset Sound in Hollywood. That’s where the rock group laid down their distinctive sound on 4-track tape with producer Paul Rothchild and engineer Bruce Botnick. Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore, and Larry Knechtel all played on the record. Jim Morrison had is own track. Continue reading “”
BLUE
I dig the website Gear Patrol. Here’s what they had to say about the color blue on a Porsche 911. Love my ’72 S! Continue reading “”
COLOR PSYCHOLOGY from Lilly Mtz-Seara on Vimeo.
COLOR AND THE VISUAL ARTS
Photographers, cinematographers, and directors looking for a subliminal way to make scenes resonate emotionally will find this video helpful. It shows how color inspires us – both positively and negatively. Continue reading “”
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM.
Brooke’s Institute in Santa Barbara, CA closed its doors today after 70 years. I suppose it’s not surprising that America’s leading school in photography might fail when support of the arts has declined to such an extent. It’s a very sad sign of the times. Continue reading “”
MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION 2016
One week from today begins the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrating the 100th Anniversary of BMW. Approximately 550 vintage race cars will be there to compete in one of the world’s premier motoring event. Continue reading “”
OFF THE BEATEN PATH II
Here’s the second in a series of memorable off-the-beaten-path road trips featured in the current issue of Road Scholars Magazine. In the June issue we explored a John Steinbeck inspired inland journey from L.A. to Monterey. This month we hit the coast with Jack Kerouac on the road from San Francisco to the Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Enjoy! Continue reading “”
GREAT SHOOT WITH SINGER VEHICLE DESIGN!
Thanks to all at Singer – Rob, Deb, Mathew, Tim, and Seamus – for a tremendous time in Sun Valley, Idaho! Look for a publication soon. Continue reading “”
THE BRUTAL TRUTH
Do we need more photographers? Here’s one man’s opinion. In the meantime, do work that matters. Continue reading “”
SIMPLE LIVING
Not sure I’ll ever get there, but it sure seems appealing to someone who’s got too much stuff. Continue reading “”
THE LUGGAGE COLLECTOR
And now for something completely different. If you ever wanted a look at an awesome Porsche luggage collection here’s your chance. Thanks to Road Scholars Magazine for allowing Chris Stavros and I to share his story with readers. Continue reading “”
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE WITH HASSELBLAD
The world’s first medium format mirrorless camera has arrived, the Hasselblad X1D-50c. It is smaller and lighter than either the Canon 5Ds or Leica SL and features a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor from the H6D. With an ISO range of 100 to 25600 and a dynamic range of up to 14 stops, it’ll shoot full 1080 HD video, but not 4K. Continue reading “”
CELEBRATE AMERICA
Have a great 4th of July and get out there wherever you are… There’s lots to do like car shows, cook-outs, outdoor concerts, and fireworks displays. Continue reading “”
NEW PANAMERA
Porsche’s newly announced Panamera is good looking. This should increase sales for what already is the hot ticket item in many metropolitan areas. The 2016 face lift will also make my job easier as a photographer. Continue reading “”
JUNE SPIEL COVER
Thanks to the editor and art director at the PCA PNWR Spiel newsletter for featuring my photograph on the cover of their June issue! Continue reading “”