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ROGER GRAGO FILM TO DEBUT NEXT MONTH
My film editor, Nick Roveda, and I are putting the final touches on a 26 minute documentary. It’s a tribute to our dear friend Roger Grago who gave so much to the California hot rod car clubs of DKP and R Gruppe. Roger passed away from brain cancer in December. This short film that I directed and shot will debut during Rennsport Reunion next month in Monterey. I’ll post again once this video is available online.
BORN TO RUN TURNS 40
The cover of Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 album Born to Run is one of rock music’s most iconic images. It was made by Eric Meola, who reportedly shot 900 frames with his Nikon during a three-hour photo session. Meola’s image shows Springsteen holding a Fender Telecaster and leaning against the late saxophonist Clarence Clemons.
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BEVEES
The current issue of Porsche Club of America’s Panorama Magazine, August 2015, includes my photo coverage of “Bevees” – Bev Gould’s 1970 911 E Porsche Targa. Ada Lee Halofsky wrote the wonderful text. Continue reading “”
TIME MACHINE
It was a pleasure getting to know Bob Heintz and his 1955 Pre-A Porsche 356. Bob restored this rare “Continental” model to perfection in its original Jade Green Metallic paint. It’s a gem that has gone on to win numerous concours. Continue reading “”
THE BERING SEA – 35 YEARS AGO
In 1980 I was king crab fishing with my father on his 108 foot ship “Shaman” in the Bering Sea. Here is a photo I made during my last of seven seasons as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. It looks much the same today. It’s a part of my history very few of my friends know about. Continue reading “”
PORSCHE TO FOCUS MORE ON WEIGHT?
An end to the horsepowers wars? Sounds good to me. The latest supercars are so powerful (and heavy) that when a novice driver exceeds the limits of adhesion bad things happen… fast. Hopefully the next GT3 will incorporate answers to these questions. Continue reading “”
HOT CHILI
Congrats to Alan Rich and his spicy red 1973 BMW 2002 with M3 Propulsion – as featured in the current issue of Bimmer Magazine (#133). Alan and his son Zach did most of the work themselves converting a stock sunroof ’02 into a custom 245hp fire breathing hot rod. It was a privilege to cover this fun story in words and pictures. Continue reading “”
WHEELS OF FORTUNE
Road Scholars Magazine just published an article I put together with the help of several Porsche vintage wheel experts.
Included is an overview of rare early Porsche road rims: the first 356 wheels, Spyder lightwieghts, Rudge Knock-offs, Carrera GT wheels, 1967 911S 4.5s, 911 R rims, Mahle Magnesium wheels, and 911 and RSR versions. Continue reading “”
WHY WE LOVE SUMMER
Contented, rested, and relaxed, a vacation summer traveler is sure to encounter welcome stories to tell. Continue reading “”
LEICA Q MIRRORLESS CAMERA
This announcement seems more intriguing to me than the Leica T camera (16 MP) introduced last year. The Q does not take interchangeable lenses, but the fixed aspherical 28mm f1.7 lens is mated to a superior 24 MP full frame sensor that has the ability to crop to 35mm (15 MP) or 50mm (8 MP). 3.68 MP EVF viewfinder, video at 60 fps, macro mode availability, 10 FPS in DNG, image stabilizing, autofocus, autoexposure – all switchable to off. Ingenious. Continue reading “”
ROAD SCHOLARS II
A new Porsche shop is about to open on San Juan Island, WA. The man of the shop? Kevin Watts. A Scot who’s one of the sharpest guys I know. Continue reading “”
INSPIRATION
The photographers I admire most are always striving to improve themselves. It’s possible to become complacent, once you have reached a certain level of accomplishment. But it’s imperative that you keep pushing the edge, to continue sharpening your critical facility and to immerse yourself in new ideas and techniques.
Becoming a better photographer is a life long journey. More photo tips on this site.
THE ALMOST PERFECT 1954 SPEEDSTER
It’s no secret. I’ve always wanted a 1954 Porsche Speedster. It’s the first year of an iconic shape that’s become a classic in automotive history. At least I’ve had the opportunity to photograph and drive one. Continue reading “”
MARY ELLEN MARK R.I.P. (1940-2015)
Mary Ellen Mark was by far my favorite female photographer. She was legendary for her unstoppable and compassionate approach at Magnum. Melissa Harris, editor in chief of Aperture Foundation, says, “She got to know the subjects she photographed very well, and she was able to convey who they were and how they lived, as well as a sense of their interior lives. There are not that many photographers who can do that.†Continue reading “”
912 # 13415
PCA’s Panorama Magazine has done it again. They continue to set the bar for quality automotive photojournalism when it comes to Porsche. Continue reading “”
NEW LEAF ’72T
Thanks to editor Randy Leffingwell and Road Scholars Magazine for showcasing my article on this lightly modified 50K mile 1972 Porsche 911T. It was originally built to special order with Leaf Green paint, tan interior, 5-speed transmission, forged alloy Fuchs, ‘S’ appearance group, tinted glass, and sunroof. Continue reading “”