• Film

    Ektar 100 v. Velvia 100

    I rarely take time when traveling to test films side by side,  especially when I’m in the Caribbean. I am shooting for pleasure, and I’m there to relax, so I am not likely to take the time to shoot the same subject in two films to compare and contrast. On our January 2020 trip to Anguilla,  I decided to walk the beach from end to end, about 1.5 miles in total. It just happened that I was at a particularly picturesque location when I ended a roll of  Kodak Ektar 100 and popped in a roll of Fuji Velvia RVP 100. So I had a chance to compare how each…

  • Anguilla

    Anguilla After Irma

    We were excited to return to Anguilla in January, our first visit since Hurricane Irma struck in September of 2017. Irma was a Category 5 hurricane, bringing wind speeds of 185 mph, with gusts up to 218 mph. The storm damaged 90 percent of the government buildings, including the hospital, schools, airport, and ferry terminal.  The island’s infrastructure was heavily damaged, leaving the island without electricity, telephone, and internet. The island’s recovery was incredible, a testament to the determination of the Anguillan people. Enjoy these images from our January visit, showing that Anguilla is back, and better than ever. This was our fifth trip to Anguilla, and I shot nearly…

  • Places,  Wisconsin

    Pewaukee, Wisconsin

    At Lakefront Park in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, you’ll find restaurants, shops, and beautiful views of Pewaukee Lake.  Visit in the summertime and you’ll be treated to live music on Wednesday nights and a Thursday night waterski show.  Canon AE-1 Program, Canon 20mm f/2.8 with Fuji Velvia 100 RVP, and Mamiya 6, Mamiya 50mm f/4 with Lomography CN800, processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.