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I have a problem. And I have a solution. Unfortunately, the solution is part of the problem. This, however, usually turns out to be a good thing. If you said I was a lighting photographer, I would probably agree. I don't remember the last … [Continue reading]
But I do want one. So many things come to mind. "Put her in hover, Barf." … [Continue reading]
A cocktail by the pool, a pulled pork slider, a walk-about the competition with a camera... not a bad event. Congratulations to Chef John Hohn for the win. -Alex who is a sucker for free deliciousness, and VIP tickets. … [Continue reading]
Well, that's it, I suppose. I leave you, dear reader, with my final thoughts on Beaver Island for the year 2014: 1) Next year I will boodle. On purpose. I may have partially boodled, depending on your definition, but next time it's getting … [Continue reading]
Yesterday I received an email asking me what gear I carried around the island. I thank this person for having the decency to give me an idea of what to talk about here today. I am not saying that in my excited state proclaiming six days (the … [Continue reading]
Okay. I know. You are sitting at home all like "Hey, Alex, I know you have a man-crush on these dudes, and are all in love with Beaver island, and you take purdy photos and whatever but seriously if I don't see some fishing here soon I am going to … [Continue reading]
A brief(ish) technical interlude, aka silly camera speak ahead One thing that I love that I don't to enough is long exposure light painting. The process, generally accomplished at night when it is possible to expose images for long periods of … [Continue reading]
Every place is unique. Every little town or big city has things that set them apart, while the parts that seem familiar give a sense of something known. Every place is a little different, and a little the same. Almost. Beaver Island, at least for … [Continue reading]
One thing that can make or break the good times of a trip is group dynamics. The people that you are about to spend approximately 16-18 hours per day around for many days in a row, while engaging in the types of behavior that can bring out peoples … [Continue reading]
You may already be aware, but I try not to assume too many things these days so I will start at the beginning while my coffee is still warm. We dudes (see previous post), organized by by Mr. Mortenson at TFM and the boys at Indigo Guide Service, … [Continue reading]
For me, Steve and Kevin are spring. They represent cold water, cold air, and the appreciation for layers and lanterns in wooden boxes that save lives in the front of drift boats. Tomorrow I go north once again, but this time the fast waters of the … [Continue reading]
He stood in the kitchen half-light, toeing a piece of culinary detritus. A dark thing against the light floor. Orange chicken, maybe? The voice on the phone continued. "So you are going carp fishing on an island? Is that the thing these … [Continue reading]
He asked me what I wanted on Wednesday. Said, if I had any thoughts to let him know. "Grilled Octopus tacos." "Octopus tacos?" "Yeah." He turned in his chair and looked at me, probably to see if there was any bullshit on my face and didn't find … [Continue reading]
A while back I had the pleasure of meeting knife maker and former Marine Bryan Bates for a set of photos to accompany a profile on his unique knife crafting process. Bates was brought to the internet's attention after a cell phone video of him … [Continue reading]
While I was poking through the images from the trip last week, I came across the photo below, which I took for the purpose of showing a fellow camper what one could accomplish at 25,600 ISO with a 200mm lens at f2.8. Is it a little crunchy? Yes. … [Continue reading]
Camp. It's what's for summer. … [Continue reading]
But when 1000cc's of Can-Am is involved, sometimes they don't mind. … [Continue reading]
303 aerospace protectant commercial 2399 - CU close up ECU extreme close up BG backgrund OS off screen Open FADE IN ON: Man in carport, wiping pontoon. "I love my boat. I have had it for many years, and it has taken me to some amazing … [Continue reading]
Maynard Keenan shoot for New Pioneer Magazine When drinking delicious local wine is part of the job description, I am always a willing participant. [note- the closest I have ever come to death while working was climbing the hill to get the … [Continue reading]
Welcome. Feel it? Yeah. I think you do. … [Continue reading]
1) Terry Clauson It's not that they have a Velociraptor. Or that they named him Terry Clauson. Or that they brought him to SHOT, or even took the time to make a website dedicated to the worlds first tactical dinosaur: With a very high size to … [Continue reading]