My goal is to feel something. I ran across this sea lion the other day. All along the California coast, Sea Lions have been poisoned by domoic acid in the water. I watched this animal struggle for a few minutes and then I was on my way. By the time I got to the pier,Continue reading “Sea Lions Last Breath”
Category Archives: Leica
A Leica…
is the most fun but watch out for the gear lust. Too many options.
The Ghost Of Venice
I met a nice and interesting person today. Named the “Ghost of Venice.” From Georgia born in 1945 but living in Venice for the last 40 years. He was walking down the beach towards the Santa Monica Pier in a Speedo carrying some tote bags. He had a very long white beard. I knew instantlyContinue reading “The Ghost Of Venice”
90mm for Relaxation
28mm is my favorite focal length but 90mm is great for sitting back and relaxing. A nice switch up from being in the action with a wide angle lens. I always hear a telephoto lens make you feel like an observer and I think that’s true and exactly how I felt tonight for my photoContinue reading “90mm for Relaxation”
Leica for the Extrovert
Yep, happened again. When you shoot with a Leica, people want to talk to you. Had a conversation earlier with another Leica nerd who is also a surfer. Keep em coming, I love random conversations probably more than taking a good photo.
Five Frames and a Sunny Morning… finally
If you think it’s all sunshine in Southern California, you’re in for a surprise. We are at the tail end of the marine layer season. June gloom correctly termed brings in a thick layer of fog every morning that lasts until around 10am. Except this year the pesky layer lasts all day resulting in veryContinue reading “Five Frames and a Sunny Morning… finally”
My Best Black and White Photos – 2023
I finally organized my best black and white photos from 2023. This year has been odd. I spent the first two months fighting the SoCal flu. Not sure how it happened but we all had it and I didn’t feel right for months. The weather here has been cold and gloomy by our standards. SoContinue reading “My Best Black and White Photos – 2023”
Mom
She hates looking at photos of herself. Surprisingly, she loved this photo which if funny to me because it shows her addiction to ice cream. Look how much ice cream is in the freezer. It’s always nice when I visit home. During my last trip to Cincinnati I remembered how much I like it. HomeContinue reading “Mom”
Using a Fun Camera
The goal is to have fun with photography. Use whatever camera that allows you to have the most fun. I wouldn’t worry about specs or even the camera that you take the most “good” photos. That shouldn’t be a consideration as there’s no way to sustain taking good photos with a camera you don’t likeContinue reading “Using a Fun Camera”
Exploitation
“the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.” Seems to be a common thought about photographing people from poor neighborhoods and/or countries. I think it’s total BS. Look at this lady below. Does she look exploited? I saw her working behind these huge slabs of meat in anContinue reading “Exploitation”
Chris Athanasiadis 