For years I was a fire apparatus nerd. I collected photos and specs; I knew all sorts of minute details. Over time the drive to shoot and collect has waned, but I can still identify most of the classic makes and models from a block away. Today I look at fire engines differently when IContinue reading “Week 38 – Fire engine geekery”
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Pickup
This past week we had a bit of a tragedy in the yard. A storm brought down a large pine which grazed the 1963 Ford/ALF. It was a freak thing; 2 feet one way would have been a complete miss, 2 feet the other would have crushed the cab. The body isn't totalled, but itContinue reading “Pickup”
Week 24 Results – Minolta 600si
I confess I was lazy this week, shooting mostly in full automatic mode with a bit of aperture priority when I was working with depth of field. The 600si is a tank of a camera. I haven’t weighed it, but it just feels heavy in spite of its mostly plastic construction. Occasionally it would refuseContinue reading “Week 24 Results – Minolta 600si”
Nostalgia again
The tones drop, just like they have for the majority of my life. I've reached the point where I've been a firefighter for more of my life than not. (Scary thought, that.) A box alarm; routine. At least it's not another medical aid. Circumstances conspire: maintenance, a detail. The first engine responds as usual, butContinue reading “Nostalgia again”
Wordless Wednesday #10
May randomness (P366)
5/8 – In the checkout line, wondering why Nostradamus looks like an angry Sean Connery. 5/9 – Charter Hose No. 1 5/10 – Beth learning to handle a manual TLR, in this case a Super Ricohflex. 5/10 – The Vegetable Garden @ Castle Hill 5/12 – Requiem for a picnic table.Continue reading “May randomness (P366)”
Floodlights
5/4 – Engines 681 & 682 operate at an early morning car fire with exposures. Shot on 645 Pro for the iPhone, which has some nice feature and a decent night mode.
I told you I photograph fire engines (P366)
2/20 – In traffic behind Revere Ladder 2. It’s always impressive following a TDA. I think they were headed out for service, as this was taken near the entrance to the Ted Williams Tunnel. It’s not exactly in their first-due. 2/21 – still in the camera 2/22 – There’s something cool and retro here. Mid-90’sContinue reading “I told you I photograph fire engines (P366)”
Retro
As mentioned previously, I’ve been shooting a bit on real film. I learned photography on a manual 35mm camera, shooting and developing my own film. Sometimes it’s fun to go back. January 12 – At the firehouse. You don’t see folding controls very often, but even when folded these barely clear the doors. Continue reading “Retro”
Fire and ice, and a dog. (Project 366)
January 21 – Home alone for the evening, lounging in front of the pellet stove. January 22 – Cold day at work. This grew throughout the day. I kept waiting for the rig to hit it on the way out the door. January 23 – My family says the dog is a good luckContinue reading “Fire and ice, and a dog. (Project 366)”
