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 lay … Read more
PHILADELPHIA . Upcoming Events: Heroes Awards Brunch . HEROES was started over ten years ago to spotlight and honor the unwavering dedication of community leaders and organizations to advance the rights and wellbeing of the greater Philadelphia regions LGBTQ community. Through the nomination process, HEROES identifies youth, adults, nonprofits, straight allies, and businesses who … 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