THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

A FENCE + WILD FLOWERS ABOVE THE PACIFIC OCEAN IN THE SPRING TIME // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. EF24-70mm ƒ4L IS USM. ISO 100. 24 mm. 0 ev. ƒ8. 1/160 s

This is a place holder. I am feeling my way through the past to figure out where I was why and how. The fact that I chose, inadvertently, or perhaps not, to focus on the fence post, as opposed to the flowers grabbed my attention as I attempted to fulfill the self imposed obligation of producing this document. Also, nature seems flawless at producing a harmonic color scheme, at least insofar as I experience vision. Thank you. Good bye.

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA

These photographs chronicle taking Ramona for a walk to the beach and back on the morning of March 10, 2021. The clouds appeared to be photogenic and the temperature was agreeable. Jessie looked after the dog so that I was able to practice using the camera.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 32mm 0 ev ƒ/7.1 1/100

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 28mm 0 ev ƒ/7.1 1/125

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/11 1/250

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Jules redefines objective morality according to whether or not one is on the telephone.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Being mad at your kid for not having work ethic and values is like cutting down a tree you planted with a chain saw when it reaches maturity and you realize it isn’t Jesus so you’re like fuck you buddy, die for my sins.  Schedule next. 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 160 24mm ƒ/4 1/30

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm ƒ/5.6 1/60

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/4 1/30

I’m learning to become comfortable with what I am drawn to document. A subject who is cooperative and available is a good one to photograph. Here we have a musician in his garden. The photographer ought not see fit to cut off his feet next time, and also to figure out how to allow for greater light exposure on the interior shot. All in all this is a good effort though and one only gets better by learning from his mistakes.

THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

LIGHT LEAK EVIDENCE 1 // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 01

LUPINE BY THE SEA // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 02

FENCE POSTS ON A CLIFF ABOVE THE SEA // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 06

A FENCE FALLING INTO THE SEA // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 07

A LARGE OCEAN WAVE SEEN FROMA CLIFF HIGH ABOVE // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 09

A WEATHERED FENCE ABOVE THE SEA // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 10

ANOTHER WEATHERED FENCE THAT’S OUT OF FOCUS // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 11

A RUSTED BELL ABOVE THE SEA // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 12

AN OLD BARN ABOVE THE SEA LEAKING LIGHT // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 13

A PATH TO COASTAL PINES // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 18

LIGHT LEAK BY THE OCEAN // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 20

LIGHT LEAK UNINTENTIONAL TRICK // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 21

LIGHT LEAK UNINTENTIONAL TRICK # 2 // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 22

LIGHT LEAK UNINTENTIONAL TRICK # 3 // ASAHI PENTAX K1000 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 400 EXPOSURE 23

These were pictures taken with my father’s film camera from the 1970s, It might be even from the late 1960s. I’ll have to figure that out later. The camera has been sitting in my storage boxes for a long time and I noticed a correlation between this fact, and a feeling of sadness and neglect. So I decided to design a project wherein I’d have a structure to interact with that camera. That project is to load the camera with film and shoot nature subjects, and then to evaluate the results and try to do better on the next roll of film.

This time I believe I failed to rewind the film properly prior to opening the door to get the film out, hence the grainy appearance and light leaks. I’m curious to see how much better the pictures look without that mistake happening. After solving that issue, I’m hoping to use different lenses he has other than the 50 mm one that I used on this one, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of each lens. Also, I’m thinking I’ll use photos from this project for artwork for the next music record I finish.

Finally, I’d like to mention that I’m learning that solving projects with tools carries lessons across mediums. For example: Experimenting with an analog camera is helpful to learning to use and appreciate a digital camera better. Likewise, using a four track to record music helps one to better navigate a faster, more powerful digital recording software. (There was a four track in my storage for a long time as well).

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