More Fun with an Old Friend
In my last post, I mentioned how I had started shooting with my trusty old 4x5 camera. The day after dusting it off, I took to the road to experiment some more. I wanted to go someplace new so I ended up heading down the back roads from Julian into the Anza-Borrego desert (about 100 miles east of San Diego).
I ended up pulling off at a scenic overlook to check out the view. While I love shooting scenics, my true passion is photographing people. So I couldn't stop myself from asking a biker who'd stopped there if I could take his picture. He agreed, so out came the setup. (You can click on the photos to see a larger version.)
Next, a group of tourists asked if I could take their picture with their little point and shoot. I said sure, but on the condition that I could take a picture of them with my camera. They laughed and wondered why I'd want their photo, but went along all the same.
Suddenly, my little rest stop had taken a life of its own. Next, another couple of bikers out for a Sunday ride stopped by and were hospitable enough to pose for a few photos.
My next stop was a hill just off the road. I saw it driving by and decided to hike to the top to scout the view. Waiting for me was this ocotillo.
After that, it was back home to check out the results. Thanks to the guys who were kind enough to pose for the camera. If you see this, can you leave a comment with your names? Your cards disappeared into the clutter of Polaroid detritus that accumulated in the back of my car.
Next stop: Big Sur. I have a wedding Monterey this weekend so we'll be driving along the coast later this week.
John
I ended up pulling off at a scenic overlook to check out the view. While I love shooting scenics, my true passion is photographing people. So I couldn't stop myself from asking a biker who'd stopped there if I could take his picture. He agreed, so out came the setup. (You can click on the photos to see a larger version.)
Next, a group of tourists asked if I could take their picture with their little point and shoot. I said sure, but on the condition that I could take a picture of them with my camera. They laughed and wondered why I'd want their photo, but went along all the same.
Suddenly, my little rest stop had taken a life of its own. Next, another couple of bikers out for a Sunday ride stopped by and were hospitable enough to pose for a few photos.
My next stop was a hill just off the road. I saw it driving by and decided to hike to the top to scout the view. Waiting for me was this ocotillo.
After that, it was back home to check out the results. Thanks to the guys who were kind enough to pose for the camera. If you see this, can you leave a comment with your names? Your cards disappeared into the clutter of Polaroid detritus that accumulated in the back of my car.
Next stop: Big Sur. I have a wedding Monterey this weekend so we'll be driving along the coast later this week.
John
3 Comments:
John! You are such a great artist. I love these!!
My name is David Graham, the guy with the BMW, and my friend is Walt Schonauer.
I liked the shots and it has been awhile since I have seen the B/W photography.
There is a surreal look about them as if from another time.
I guess I would say they appear timeless.
Thanks John
My name is David Graham, the guy with the BMW, and my friend is Walt Schonauer.
I liked the shots and it has been awhile since I have seen the B/W photography.
There is a surreal look about them as if from another time.
I guess I would say they appear timeless.
Thanks John
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