Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . THE LOSS OF A FINE PHOTOGRAPHER . When we get older there comes a time when we have to update your address book regularly because friends have died. I’m seventy-rwo now, and I’m having to do this more often than I like. The world of photography lost … Read more
NEW BOOK RELEASE! . Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . COSMIC DANCE . Those of you who have enjoyed my rambling discourses here will probably like my new book, my first in twelve years. It’s titled COSMIC DANCE by Bob Sbell and is available from Amazon now. (ISBN: 9781799224747, $ 12.95 quality paperback; … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . Meditations on Cameras and the State of the Photo Industry Today . The first professional level camera that I ever used was my father’s Exakta VX1000. It was an odd beast, obviously designed for a left-handed user, with the film advance lever and shutter release button on … Read more
Poetry by A.H. Scott, Copyright 2019 . Madison’s Key . Mauve painted nails gingerly pressed against Maurice’s chest Madison whispered, “Babe, you should get some rest” Maurice’s left hand had a different plan He placed his hands over hers and warmly remarked, “Whenever I relax with you, my dear. It’s always best” “You … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS . I’ve made a sort of study of musical instruments from around the world, each with its own unique sound. From India there is the sitar, best known, but also the sarod, sort of an Indian lute, and another stringed instrument called the veena. … Read more