30th Annual NATJA Awards
I was honored once again to be recognized by the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) in its 30th Annual Awards for Excellence in Travel Journalism. I received an Honorable Mention in the category of Photography – Photo Essay for “Photo Tour of Key West,” on Film Road Trip. Work eligible for the competition was […]
Farewell Fuji 400H: The Zine
I’m a firm believer in printing your photographs, and it’s really satisfying to create a zine of your images to tell the story of your travels. Here is the flip book of our latest zine, Farewell Fuji 400H: Miami to Key West. Enjoy!
Photo Tour of Key West
Key West is only about six square miles, but there are photo opportunities everywhere you look. The Old Town section of Key West is filled with historical markers, pubs, shops, and interesting characters. Let’s take a short tour. All images shot on Fuji 400H with the Canon EOS 1v and 50mm f/1.2 or 24mm f/1.4 […]
Classic Key West: Casa Marina Key West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
Key West has some lovely guest houses and hotels, but for my first trip to Key West, I had to stay at the historic Casa Marina. Recently celebrating 100 years, the Casa Marina Key West Resort opened on New Years’ Eve in 1920. The hotel was the vision of Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil. […]
Retro Chic: The Confidante, Miami Beach
Looking for a beach vacation with the glamour of an historic hotel, without leaving the United States? The Confidante, Miami Beach is for you. The Confidante brings to mind the classic Florida hotels of the past. It is “retro chic,” a modern hotel with a nod to the elegant hotels from the golden era that […]
Miami Beach Art Deco District
One of the most exciting parts or our trip was exploring the Historic Art Deco District of Miami Beach. I loved walking the area looking for the details that make this area so special. I could have easily spent a week here, and would have loved to have a long lens on hand, but we […]
Miami Beach
Our first trip of 2021 took us to Miami Beach. I’ll share images of the Art Deco District in Miami Beach and our wonderful hotel, The Confidante Miami Beach, in a later post. First, let’s enjoy the people and sights of Miami Beach. Check out all of our posts on the road trip from Miami […]
Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
On our drive back from the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Detroit, we detoured slightly to the south to visit the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. Canon EOS 1v, Canon 50mm f/1.2, with Kodak Ektar 100, and Canon AE-1 Program, Canon FD 20mm f /2.8, with Kodak Portra 800. Processed and scanned by […]
Zuma Beach, Malibu, California
The day job took me to southern California in February. On my way to my conference, I stopped at Zuma Beach, located in Malibu. Sadly, all the lifeguard shacks were on shore, so I couldn’t get the classic shot I took when I visited Santa Monica a few years back, but the beach was quite […]
Buffalo, Minnesota
We celebrated the Fourth of July with family in Buffalo, Minnesota, complete with a visit to a neighboring dairy farm. Mamiya 6 with Mamiya 50mm f/4 lens, Mamiya 645 ProTL with Mamiya 80mm f/1.9 lens, and Canon 1v with Canon 135mm f/2 lens, using Kodak Ektar 100, Kodak Portra 400, and Fuji Pro 400H film. […]
Victor’s 1959 Cafe, Minneapolis
The road took us to Minnesota for the 4th of July, and we stopped for a great breakfast at Victor’s 1959 Cafe in Minneapolis. Don’t miss the Cortadito, espresso with a shot of steamed milk and Cuban sugar. Shot on the Mamiya 645 Pro TL with the Mamiya 80mm f/1.9 lens, and the Mamiya 6 […]
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
I had a hearing in Jackson County, Wisconsin, the county seat of which is Black River Falls. Stepping out of the car in front of the courthouse, St. Joseph’s at the top of the hill immediately captures your attention. In a short walk, you can see the Jackson County Historical Society Museum, the church, the […]
Ann Arbor, Michigan
On the way home from Detroit, we made a brief stop for lunch at Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As it was graduation day, it was a bit busier than expected, but I had the best corned beef and pastrami sandwich I can ever remember. All shot on the Canon 1v with Kodak Portra 800, […]
Detroit, Michigan
In Detroit, Michigan for the FIRST Robotics Championship, on our lunch break we stopped at Lafayette Coney and walk around a bit to admire all the interesting architecture. All shot on Canon 1v with Kodak Portra 800, processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
Bourbon Trail, Kentucky 2018
We never tire of the Bourbon Trail, so while visiting Keeneland for the Spring Meet, we hit the road to travel to Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, and Four Roses. Mamiya 645 Pro TL; Mamiya 80mm f/1.9 or 150mm f/3.5; Fuji 400H, Kodak Portra 400, and Kodak Portra 800; processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
Keeneland Spring Meet, Lexington, Kentucky
The road took us to Lexington, Kentucky for the Spring Meet at Keeneland, featuring the Maker’s 46 Mile. The Maker’s 46 Mile is a one-mile race for four year-olds up on turf, and was held on April 13, 2018. Keeneland is known for great horses. The 2018 Triple Crown winner, Justify, sold at Keeneland’s 2016 […]
Waupaca, Wisconsin
The road took us to Waupaca, Wisconsin, located in central Wisconsin. Waupaca is nestled in the Chain O’Lakes, 22 connected spring-fed lakes.
Charleston, South Carolina
The “Colony’s Colony,” Charleston offers a wealth of history, great restaurants, and stunning architecture. For more on the connection between Charleston and the island of Barbados, visit our sister site, My Irie Time for the story of The Colony’s Colony, The Barbados-Charleston Connection.
NATJA Conference, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The 2017 NATJA Conference was held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Our sister site, My Irie Time, was honored with silver and bronze awards for its images of Kamalame Cay, Andros, Bahamas. For more on the awards…
Stout & Oyster Festival, St. Louis, MO
We were in St. Louis, Missouri for a FIRST Robotics regional competition, and in exploring the city, stumbled upon the Stout and Oyster Festival sponsored by Schlafly Brewery.
Odessa, Texas
Odessa, Texas is home to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, where you’ll find a Stonehenge replica, and is also home to the world’s largest jackrabbit. SaveSave
New Orleans, Louisiana
On our second trip to NOLA, I decided to shoot film and learn my newly-acquired Mamiya 6. Having never before shot a rangefinder, there was definitely a learning curve.
Bastille Days, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
For a long weekend every July, Cathedral Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers a taste of France with its Bastille Days celebration, complete with food, art, dance, music, and even French language lessons.
Churchill Downs and the Bourbon Trail, Kentucky 2016
From Louisville to Lexington, we stop in at Churchill Downs, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey, Willett, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, and Four Roses.