Vacant Homestead (from the series: Tranistional Seam) I just noticed that I have passed the 5,000 views mark of my blog since its inception over 5 months ago. I know that some blog sites may get that many views in a week or even a day, but it's still an amazing number for me;- ) I want to thank... Continue Reading →
Photo of the week: Broken Fence
Broken Fence (From the series: Transitional Seam)
Start of a new series: Transitional Seam
Moving House (from the new series: Transitional Seam) I have been thinking about this for a while, when I am working on a project or series and I start considering other related images, am I changing the scope of the series or stating a new series? During the early development of the series A Sideways Glance, I found myself... Continue Reading →
Photo of the Day: Abandon Trailer
Abandon Trailer (From the new series: Tranistional Seam)
Small Photo Magazines
First, the idea of a downsized self published portfolio book did not keep me up last night. Typically if something is really great or a big issue, I find myself thinking about it and effects my sleep. So thats one test that passes muster. Then over breakfast this morning, thinking about the Aperture monograhs, that there are... Continue Reading →
My hand made book – book size
With my Epson 4800 printer, I had hopes of creating at least a 12 x 12" porfolio book, but with Mark's information about the rag fiber orientation, I am now looking at a 8-1/2" x 9-3/4" book size. The fiber orientation is in line with the roll length, which is perpendicular to the spine, not parallel.... Continue Reading →
Photo of the Day: Foothills
Foothills (From the series: A Sideways Glance)
My hand made book – Step 3
Well I made contact with my potential partner, Mark Kirchner of Silverworks Studio in Newport Beach, who would provide the hand crafted book binding, hand sewn of course, as well as the lip clam shell to finish the presentation. I know that I will have to make a committment for the limited edition size, as he... Continue Reading →
Photo of the Day: Dos Lagos
Dos Lagos (from the series: A Sideways Glance)
My hand made book – step 2
More of my rambling thoughts about private publishing (I think that private publishing sounds much better than self-publishing, but if I am using this in the wrong sense, let me know) my limited edition portfolio book for Bad Trip - Sad Trip (here on known as the LE book). Also, for a private publishing, I do... Continue Reading →