MEXICAN ESCAPE
If you fly to a touristed coastal resort, you will avoid the problems Mexico is currently experiencing. Oaxaca and Guadalajara are exceptions and worthy cultural destinations in their own right. Continue reading “”
Category: Travel / Nature Blog
RANDY WELLS WILL BE TRAVELING THROUGHOUT THE WEST IN 2015… Continue reading “”
NEW LEICA STORE IN BELLEVUE WA
Thanks to Tom Smith and Brad Weeks for accommodating me in their busy schedule during the grand opening of the new Leica Store in Bellevue, Washington.
The store is perfectly located in Bellevue Square and looks great. And the Leica products that you can check out in person are astonishing. Continue reading “”
LOOKING FORWARD
2015 is sure to be an interesting year. The Porsche community has a lot to look forward to with Rennsport Reunion V scheduled for the fall in Monterey. Held every four years, it is a must see event for any car enthusiast. I will be producing a documentary film on Roger Grago to debut there, and I’ll be revisiting Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats for a future book. Also, there are some amazing editorial stories to come as well – Pre-A 356s, early 911 racing cars, an iconic 914-6, and many others.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
WHERE TO GO IN EUROPE THIS WINTER
Forget London and Paris, too cold. Same for the rest of northern Europe.
Here are a couple of getaway spots to view art in relative warmth. In Barcelona check out the Picasso and Miro museums. In Italy, well, you are spoilt for choice in art: Venice, Florence, or Rome. Finally, head to the islands off Naples, such as Procida pictured below, and be inspired for some R&R and photography. Continue reading “”
I BROKE ALL THE RULES
“NEVER shoot a car on a parking lot with stripes.”
“NEVER shoot a car in hard light.”
“NEVER shoot a car with just a rangefinder camera.”
Yup, I broke all the rules and still got published. Excellence Magazine #225 will arrive this month featuring a story I wrote and photographed on a DIY Porsche 912 project. Jason Thrupp is the owner, a New Zealander who relocated to Santa Barbara – two of my favorite destinations. Continue reading “”
PERSONAL WORK – 2014
Each December/January I post a personal work series – what I consider my best three images from a non-assignment single location during the year. It is an entirely subjective process, unlike my edited commercial work. Last year I posted three low key photos captured within a few days in Cabo San Lucas.
THE RETURN OF ROGER GRAGO’S 911 RS/GT
A special party took place at Scott Hendry’s independent Porsche shop in Anaheim on Saturday. Over 100 people arrived to show their love for Roger Grago. It was simply amazing to see him and his friends celebrate this iconic freshly rebuilt (Hendry) and repainted (Esposito) custom 1973 Aubergine 911. Many people were involved in this labor of love for our dear friend.
With all the car clubs he has led, from DKP to R Gruppe, Roger is the man who made it happen for many of us. Thank you Roger, and thank you to everyone for sharing their stories. Look for an article and documentary film next year. Continue reading “”
AS SUMMER ENDS
It’s been a great year. Unfortunately, Speed Week at Bonneville was cancelled (again). Weather is one thing you cannot control. Thankfully I was able to photograph the World of Speed event at the salt flats as well as the Pikes Peak Hill Climb earlier in 2014. Here are some non-assignment images I can share. Continue reading “”
2014 PCA PARADE COVERAGE
I had a great time in Monterey this summer, and the photos I made are now being published. Look for them in the September issue of PCA’s national Panorama Magazine. Along with a Porsche 959 cover image and photos of the record-breaking 2014 Porsche Parade, there’s a 2010 Cayman story I provided visuals for. This amazing car has a GT3 motor that owner Steve Lau and writer Pete von Behrens drove to top time of the day at the annual autocross. Continue reading “”
PCA PNWR SPIEL COVER
September’s issue of the “Spiel” is out… Thanks to editor David Cook and art director Dean Holbrook, and all the officers of the Porsche Club of America PNW region. My cover photograph depicts a fleeting moment at sunset when waves were crashing against the idyllic California coast with a beautiful Porsche in the foreground. Continue reading “”
WORLD OF SPEED 2014
Tom Woodford is bringing a a heavily modified 1975 Porsche 911 to the the Bonneville Salt Flats today to break the 200 mph mark. How will he do it? Add hp (3L water-to-air intercooled Turbo). Oh, and add big wings and a parachute to slow down. Continue reading “”
BACK FROM CALIFORNIA, THEN OFF AGAIN
Life is like a box of Cracker Jacks. You never know what you’re going to get. Fortunately, I’ve been getting some very good stuff lately. Call it a creative phase. Whatever it is, I’ll take it. Continue reading “”
MORE CALIFORNIA PORSCHE GOODNESS
The Werks Reunion in Monterey last Friday was an awesome event. Over 500 Porsches lined the green fields of Carmel Valley. On hand were several unique models from Road Scholars’ collection, R Gruppe club, and PCA. Continue reading “”
KINGMAN, ARIZONA
Sometimes the unexpected turns out to be the best thing that could happen. Recently I stepped out of my hotel room with a camera for a look at the sunset. There across the street was a gathering of American hot rods at a local drive-in. The 50mm f1.4 lens I had with me was perfect for the evening light, and I went to work. What a magical moment. Continue reading “”
MEXICAR, AND OTHER STORIES TO COME
Hard to believe, but I’ve been on the road for 3 1/2 weeks shooting a dozen automotive subjects non-stop. My travels took me from Seattle to Pikes Peak, then Monterey, back to Pikes Peak, then on to LA, SF, Sacramento and finally home. Continue reading “”