Imagist Blog

When I asked Sophia what she wanted to do with me to celebrate her tenth birthday she emailed me, “Well, I think a good idea may be if we go to the Betty Brinn’s childrens museum that would be nice. We could do it on the 27th. That would be my wish.” (rather than repeat our 2014 Toys-R-Us celebration). She then realized she overbooked her many celebrations; and we rescheduled for the 25th. Below are a few selections of our day together; with more here.

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Leica M, 28 mm Summicron Asph and Leica M Monochrom, 50 mm Summilux Asph

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Hasselblad 500CM/39CF, 135 Zeiss S-Planar on Auto Bellows

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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

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Leica M, 180 mm Apo Elmarit R on Apo Extender 2X

the summer rain
embraced the iris as a friend
eloquently described her transformation
from solid, to liquid, to vapor
while maintaining her essence.

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Leica M, 180 mm Apo-Elmarit-R on Apo-Extender-R 2X

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Leica M, 35 mm Summilux Asph, or 180 mm Apo Elmarit R

as the petals began to emerge from the bud
they appeared a deep, flat black
this morning this opened to reveal the deep red surprise within

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Leica M, 35 mm Summilux Asph + OUFRO

Later in the day
the bloom revealed itself more flamboyantly.
Brings to mind a flamenco dancer’s skirt.

Hasselblad 500 CM/CF-39, 135 mm Zeiss S-Planar on Auto Bellows

An Iris Blessing

May your blooms be floriferous and in good form,
Distinctive, with good substance, flare, and airborne,
With standards and falls that endure, never torn.
May you display many buds and blooms sublime,
In graceful proportion on strong stalks each day,
Gently floating above the fans and the fray.
May you too reach toward the moon and stars,
Bloom after bloom, many seasons in the sun,
Enjoying your life, health, and each loved one,
Until your ‘living days are artfully done.

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Hasselblad 500 CM/CF-39, 135 Zeiss S Planar on Auto Bellows

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 night at Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
(More can be seen here)

Leica M Monochrom, 50 mm Summilux Asph

…with a $100 lens
that always surprises me
with its sharpness and bokeh

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Leica M, 135 mm Elmar on OUFRO