In Memoriam

While the monument in the picture above is what we want to be remembered with, the simple crucifix and inscription in the picture below are what inspires a moment of reverence. The first… Continue reading →

BNSF Locomotive

BNSF locomotive in downtown Atlanta. Also seen on the second picture, are the locomotive, a public transit train (MARTA), and a car on I-20. Praktica BC1, Praktica MC Pentacon 50/1.8, Ilford HP5 Plus… Continue reading →

Abandoned Train Tracks in Black and White

As part of my experiment on Light, Surface, and Color, I also took pictures with a black and white Fomapan. I think I like this film better than the widely popular Kodak T-Max. Praktica… Continue reading →

Light, Surface, and Color

In early March, I conducted an experiment on how the Kodak Portra 400 would react to the reflection of light over various types of surface and in different light conditions. The experiment was… Continue reading →

The Old Business District on a Rainy Day

Pentax MX, Helios 58/2, Pentax Mount Adapter K, Kodak Portra 400. Unedited.

The Street Art Gallery

While scanning my film last night, I realized that the structure supporting the old bridge looked like walls for an outdoor art gallery. This new perspective made the subject of these pictures even… Continue reading →

Milford Baptist Church

Church in Marietta, north of Atlanta. Canon AE1 Program, Canon FD 50/1.4, Kodak 3200 TMax. Auto-tone enhancement in PS.

Butler Street YMCA

Shot in the Old Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Canon AE1 Program, Canon FD 50/1.4, Kodak TMax 100, Auto-tone enhancement in PS.

Old Sweet Auburn and the City Skyline

Because of particularities of the light that day, many of these pictures look like they have been processed with Photoshop’s Shadows/Highlights enhancement feature. The dissipating clouds were still dark enough to create a… Continue reading →

The Equitable Building

Seen from a downtown parking lot deck, the Equitable Building.

Elliott Street Deli and Pub

Despite the small size of the Castleberry Hill district, many restaurants, stores, and galleries contribute to the fun, urban, and vibrant experience Atlantans learned to expect from a night out in this revitalized… Continue reading →

Downtown Buildings B&W

Pictures shot at very low shutter speed with a hand held camera during a night downtown.