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 Richard Photo Lab.
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 beautiful. Few people could be found, and I suspect the only people enjoying the beach that day were those of us from the colder parts north.
Our conference was adjourned from the previous November due to the fires which swept through the area. Although there was obvious damage visible when driving through the hills to the beach, it was nice to see the green returning.
Shot on Canon EOS 1v with the Canon 50mm f/1.2 on Kodak Ektachrome E100 and Kodak Portra 800, and on the Mamiya 6, Mamiya 50mm f/4, on Kodak Portra 400. All images processed and scanned by the best film lab ever, Richard Photo Lab.
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. Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
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 with the Mamiya 50mm f/4, all on Kodak Ektar 100. Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
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 courthouse, and the river. On your way out of town, don’t miss the famous orange moose, the giant mouse devouring his Wisconsin cheese, and the oversized whitetail deer at the Black River Falls Oasis along the Highway 54 exit from the interstate. Mamiya 645 Pro TL with Mamiya 80mm f/1.9, Kodak Portra 400 and Kodak Portra 160, Mamiya 6 with Mamiya 50mm f/4, Fuji 400H, Kodak Ektar 100, and Lomography X-Pro 200 (processed C-41). All processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
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, processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
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.
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.
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 September Yearling Sale for $500,000. Justify was the 22nd Kentucky Derby winner, the 24th Preakness winner, and the 20th Belmont Stakes winner sold at Keeneland.
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.
