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  I’m excited to be part of Artists in Storefronts, celebrating artists and helping revitalize neighborhoods. First stop, my neighborhood, the Whittier Neighborhood. Here’s a photo I took of local artist Jonathan Sweere in his Plymouth Fury. This photo, along with about a dozen others, will comprise my show in the empty storefront at 35 East Franklin. I’llContinue reading “Artists in Storefronts (Whittier!)”

Here are a couple shots from a recent stroll down University Avenue in St. Paul. “Target Market” “Beauty Supply Store” This one I shot with my phone after running out of film…

“University Avenue Couple” As I was walking by the Trend Bar on University Avenue in St. Paul, this couple stopped me and asked to have their picture taken. I’m glad they did. I really like their gestures, and the expression the man (Gary) is making is great: protective, comforting, curious, and guarded all at theContinue reading “Hey, Take Our Picture…”

  “The Sports Show,” now at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, is a spectacular, inspiring exhibit. Definitely see it if you can. There is a companion show called “The Sports Show Minnesota,” which, though understandably limited, is also a must-see for any photography or Minnesota sports fan. The latter show has a companion Flickr groupContinue reading “The Sports Show”

 

  Here are some shots from a roll of 35mm Portra 400, which I’ve not tried before. I don’t like it as much as Ektar 100, but I do like the speed.              

  Hanging out at the Bad Waitress with Joe Song, working on getting my blog up and running. I’ll be posting more here soon.     .