Aaahhh... The Noblex...

I'm missing shooting film these days. I don't feel so guilty about printing digitally, I'm a photogrpaher... I like light! Why would I want to spend a whole day in the dark... right? Ok, I miss the darkroom a bit too. Anyway, I was rooting around on one of my hard drives looking for anything that might sell as stock and came across some images I made using a Noblex 120mm Panoramic Camera.

Not really stuff that I think could sell for stock but damn, what a sweet camera that makes even sweeter imgaes. I never owned one but I borrowed my buddy, Jeff's all the time. Below are a few that I took for fun while I was hanging out in Downtown LA one day visiting none other than, Racecar13. Shot a few near his place and some in Chinatown. Stay tuned for more images from film, I'm miss it so much, I'm heading out on a day trip tomorrow to Oxnard, CA (of all places) to blast a couple rolls through my Mamiya 645M...

Clicking these for the larger view is a must...

Here's Racecar13 in his 10th story studio window

Lunchtime Portrait Session...

If you know me or have read this blog in the past, you probably are aware that I do scanning, printing and Photoshop tutoring for motor-sports photographer, Jesse Alexander. One of our rituals when we work together at his studio is... take a break, and have breakfast with coffee, for lunch, at Esau's Cafe in Carpinteria, CA. We did so the other day and I happened to be armed with my Mamiya 645M loaded with some Ilford XP2.

So... while we waited for lunch, I turned the camera on him for a quick portrait session...

The Agave Inn...

What's new with The Presidio Motel? They have taken over their second Ma and Pa motel and transformed it into, yet another, clean... modern... hip place to stay in SB. Though in its final stages of reconstruction, the Traveler's Motel has become... the Agave Inn.

I went over yesterday afternoon to witness the reincarnation myself and take a few photos for the new website. The rooms are freshly painted, each with their own signature color... flat screens... new heating/air-conditioning units... hand made furniture from Mexico... vintage Mexican movie posters for decor... the list goes on.

If you, or anyone you know, are looking for a great place to stay in SB... either of Chris and Kenny's places are sure to please.

Paris...

Here's some of my favorites from my first journey outside the United States (except Rosarito, Mexico... but I've been told that doesn't count). Enjoy...

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