PHOtography

BIO

My first camera was a Kodak Brownie 127 roll film camera with B&W and Color aperture settings. I captured my first "creative" photo of my girlfriend in dim light, using B&W negative film but setting the camera to Color for more light.

In Japan, during my time in the navy, I bought a Petri rangefinder camera and took numerous photos using Fujicolor, Fujichrome, and Kodak Kodachrome films, featuring temples, landmarks, and fireworks.

In the early 1970s, I purchased a Minolta SRT 101 and set up a B&W darkroom to develop my own negatives and prints. I published two articles in Peterson's Photographic, one on my "POP Solarization" technique and another on "Spoon Up a Saving," a cost-effective method for darkroom sessions.

Later, I upgraded to a Nikon Coolpix with auto focus and a fixed zoom lens. I eventually switched to higher-megapixel digital cameras, including Nikon D700, D800, and currently D810, with a potential future upgrade to D850.

Over the years, I captured a variety of subjects, such as flowers, sunsets, sailboats, landscapes, and cherished moments with family and friends. Many of my photos are showcased on View Bug and Shutterfly, receiving positive feedback. I often have Shutterfly or CVS print my photos, often on canvas and framed in sizes ranging from 12x18" to 24x36". I personally frame pictures using wood and stains unavailable from these services.

Nowadays, my Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G cell phone takes exceptional pictures, so I rarely bring my Nikon on hikes. The cell phone produces quality photos suitable for prints up to approximately 16x24". For larger prints, I rely on my Nikon. Additionally, the cell phone's wider wide-angle capability proves useful compared to my 24mm f2.8 Nikkor lens.