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
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . Pacifism, Guns, Religion, Revolution, etc. . I’m a committed pacifist (what used to be called a peacenik). No apology.. I hate war and everything associated with it. I believe that human disagreements are best settled by peaceful means. This is not something I came to later in … Read more
Poetry by A.H. Scott, Copyright 2019 . Blade of Power . Which is stronger? Grass or is it concrete? A blade of grass is stronger Stronger not because of heft But, because of its’ ability to adapt and transform itself Survives and thrives in ways that are miraculous It pushes through that hardened ground and … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . Photography by Anthony Colagreco, Copyright 2019 . The Digital Era . Many of you reading this came of age in the digital photography era. Most likely you’ve never used, maybe never even seen, a film camera. My girlfriend Marion was like that. The first time I handed … Read more
. Text by Katie Kerl, Copyright 2019 . Picking up the Pieces . Nothing heals a broken heart better then love and support from your parents and friends. I’m very lucky and have the most down to earth parental units out there. I have mentioned that a few times in past articles, but this … Read more