Author Archives: imagist

As I drove to Stone Creek Coffee I wondered about our agenda? I certainly wanted to know why Troy Freund (on left), a young, active, commercial and event photographer, decided to trade his full frame Nikon outfit for a micro-four-thirds mirror-less Olympus kit. I’d already discussed with Rich Taylor (on right) why he picked up the same Olympus […]

Throughout my life I’ve enjoyed playing tennis, ping pong, badminton and racquet ball (singles preferred, though doubles can be fun) more than any other “sports.” Love watching great players… too. Also enjoy watching volleyball. Real Tennis (sometimes referred to as the sport of kings) has the longest line of consecutive world champions of any sport in the […]

swinging and throwing fish food through summer air (click photograph for larger view) Leica M Monochrom, 50 mm Summilux Asph Leica M, 35 mm Summilux Asph

(click photograph for larger view) Hasselblad 500CM/39CF, 135 Zeiss S-Planar on Auto Bellows

(click photograph for larger view) Leica M, 180 mm Apo-Elmarit-R + 2X Apo-Extender + OUFRO Leica M, 35 mm Summilux Asph Leica M, 180 mm Apo-Elmarit-R + 2X Apo-Extender

(click photograph for larger view) Leica M, 180 mm Apo Elmarit R on Apo Extender 2X

Wonderful lyrics. Great rhythm section, Bridget Kearney, bass, Mike Calabrese, drums provide a solid and often surprising foundation. Impeccable and melodious guitar work by Mike Olson, (and trumpet too). Rachael Price delivers powerfully sensual vocals with a startlingly beautiful stage presence. Do not miss these four when they come to your town. Seen and heard last […]

…with a $100 lens that always surprises me with its sharpness and bokeh (click photograph for larger view) Leica M, 135 mm Elmar on OUFRO

The Dance for the Hearts and Poker Run event ran from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday; at Milwaukee Harley Davidson. The event is organized and facilitated entirely by volunteers and raises funds for Healing Warrior Hearts and the Starfish Foundation. Here are a few of the many “casual portraits” captured throughout this lovely […]

“They” say, the irises, symbolize eloquence and white symbolizes purity. I’d be the last one to interrupt or argue with a white iris as it speaks to me. (click photograph for larger view) Hasselblad 500CM/CF-39, 135 Zeiss S-Planar on Auto Bellows Leica M, 90 mm Apo Rodagon on M Bellows