Writing

28
Jun
1964 Leica M3, 50mm Dual Rangefinder, Leicameter Mr4

The people in your neighborhood. Or, how I got my Leica M3

The daily email digest I get from my neighborhood Groups.io listserv is typically a pretty sleepy affair—people trying
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30
Mar
Vibe Check

Vibe Check

Started the year off with a miss. Two misses, actually. OFTR January and February 2025 dispatches didn’t go out.
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25
Aug
Street parked classics: random photos of cars

Street parked classics: random photos of cars

My first car was a 1969 Mustang that I bought from my grandma for $2500. When I was 15 and
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28
Jul
Not Yet Enshittified

Not Yet Enshittified

Well, here we are. Again. After announcing the end of One For The Road as an email newsletter last month,
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20
Jun
Photo Projects, Themes, and Bullshit

Photo Projects, Themes, and Bullshit

Photography, like most art, should evoke a reaction from its viewers. Better yet, it should say something, reveal something, or
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25
May
Branching Out: Testing Ilford HP5 Plus 400 and Kentmere Pan 400

Branching Out: Testing Ilford HP5 Plus 400 and Kentmere Pan 400

When I reach for black & white film, and these days I’m predominantly shooting black and white, it’s
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31
Mar
Why I Bought the Ricoh GRiii | Three Months On

Why I Bought the Ricoh GRiii | Three Months On

Film vs. digital: a real life story Over the last ten years or so, I’ve gotten into the habit
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12
Nov
Los Angeles Noir: A Short Story in Four Photographs

Los Angeles Noir: A Short Story in Four Photographs

“Please… I’ve come so far.”
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12
Feb
A New Beginning

A New Beginning

I'm trying this web site thing again. It's been a long time since I had a
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