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A SHARP CANON UWA ZOOM
Canon’s EF 16-35 f4L image stabilizing lens was announced this week.
It’s not available until the end of June but has already gained a following – especially among those who have been waiting for a really sharp ultra-wide-angle zoom from this manufacturer. None of Canon’s past or current offerings match the edge-to-edge performance of Nikon’s 14-24 f2.8 optic. Continue reading “”
TREFFEN 2014
Just back from Cambria, California and the 2014 R Gruppe Treffen/gathering. I had a blast hanging out with my friends and the tons of early Porsche 911s, 912s, and 914s that were there. Special thanks to Terry English for his hospitality. Thanks also to Ernie Wilberg for sending me this photo that depicts (left to right) Greg Young, myself, Brian Lum, and Jason Thrupp. Continue reading “”
PAIR OF PONIES
My thanks goes to Aaron Jenkins, Matt Stone, and Rick Principe for their collaboration in producing a story for Forza Magazine using my photos of Rick’s red 275 GTS and silver 275 GTB/4. You can see them now on the newsstand in issue 134 (June 2014). An absolutely beautiful pair of Ferraris, and a stunning collection. Continue reading “”
THE TUXEDO CAR
Congratulations to Stephen Norman and his 1938 BMW 327 Cabriolet for being featured in Bimmer Magazine this month (issue 123). The beautiful pre-War BMW saloon car was chosen for the illustrious field at Pebble Beach in 2013 and is a study in elegance. Thanks to Jackie Jouret for assigning me to write and photograph this story. Continue reading “”
LEICA T
Here’s a Leica back up body that some digital M users have been waiting for. $1850 will give you a 16 MP sensor with a 1.5X APS-C crop factor. It has a new T mount that will accept Leica M lenses with an adaptor (for an additional $400) and EVF viewing with another adapter (about $600). That’s more than the cost of a used 10.3 megapixel Leica M8.2 APS-C body. Comparatively, the T doesn’t need an IR filter, it’s smaller, and half the weight. There’s no rangefinder and no focus peaking or image stabilization. But it has AF with the two rather expensive Japanese made T lenses introduced so far. Continue reading “”
CAR PORTRAITS AVAILABLE 7/12 AND 8/16
The car studio in Bellevue, WA is working out so well that we are offering a limited number of appointments to the general public on two Saturdays this summer. Thanks to Chris Powell, Kevin Watts and Cam Ingram for making this possible. Continue reading “”
NOSTALGIA
With the Mad Men TV series starting up again, it’s time for some nostalgia. I just received a beautiful first year of production Leica M3 made the same month I was born. Attach a 50mm Elmar lens and MC meter, and this rangefinder camera is a joy to use. Just ask Brad Pitt. Happy tax day… Continue reading “”
AUTOMOTIVE STUDIO UPDATE
The new studio space on Seattle’s eastside is working out great. We’ve shot four cars there over the past five days and are beginning to dial it in. We will be adding ceiling fabric and a white background, as well as constant light sources for video. Continue reading “”
HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON BY JANE BROWN
From her first portrait in the U.K. Observer 60 years ago, Jane Brown has photographed some of the world’s most famous faces. She’s known to show up for a photo session with one camera, one lens, and a Anglepoise lamp. Here’s her image of HCB with a 1954 Leica M3 and 50 1.5 Summarit. Continue reading “”
NEW PACIFIC NW AUTOMOTIVE STUDIO
We are pleased to announce a new studio space near Seattle where we can exclusively photograph cars and large products. Several backdrops are available, and there is easy and secure access for trailers to unload treasured automobiles. Continue reading “”
FOCAL LENGTH
OK, let’s talk focal length (FL) on a full-frame 35mm camera.
14 and 15mm: The widest angle FL has traditionally been a 14mm lens. This exotic optic is available in a rectilinear design so it can reproduce straight lines as straight, yet it “stretches” the subject. It is limited in it’s usefulness but can be indispensable for certain situations. 15mm is the next widest FL and commonly designed as a fisheye (non-rectilinear) lens. Again, very limited in its use, with much more barrel distortion (think ‘60s pop art). Continue reading “”
L.A. PORSCHE LIT FAIR AND SWAP MEET
One of my favorite events of the year is this weekend in Los Angeles. It’s more about the people than the cars, even though there are plenty of cool Porsches around, like this Carrera GT at Callas Rennsport. Continue reading “”
POSTER CHILD
In the mid-‘80s a 1974 2002tii was licensed to BMW for advertising the introduction of the 325is. A poster was made featuring this car sitting alongside a red E30 sport model. The white 2002 is now being featured in this month’s Bimmer Magazine, and belongs to Friedbert Wall. Continue reading “”
THE MAVERICK’S “OUTLAW” 911
Congrats to Ed Mayo and his 1967 Porsche 911S for their feature story in next month’s Excellence. This Texan maverick has been known for building some of the best hot rod 911s east of California since 1978. Continue reading “”
GO HAWKS!
Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks football team for their first ever Super Bowl win!
I would have loved to be there to photograph the ticker tape parade, just like I was there in 1979 when Seattle’s Super Sonics basketball team became world champions, but I don’t like the thought of unruly crowds. Continue reading “”
A blog is a diary.
I made this art and used it on posters in 1971.
It undoubtedly helped me become Student Council President in my senior year of high school. Nike subsequently incorporated a similar “Just Do It.” logo in their ad campaigns from 1988 on, for different reasons. Continue reading “”