Photography
35mm Film, Various Photos
During the ancient times of film cameras (ie: before 1994), taking a good photo required some work: Cameras only took 36 photos before needing to be manually unloaded then reloaded with light-sensitive film, proper color balance required matching film type and lens filters to the available light, focus and exposure were set by hand, and you had to wait at least an hour to see the results.
Of the thousands of photos I've taken on film over the years, here are just a few examples. Most of these were taken with a Nikon FG-20 35mm Film SLR equipped with a Tokina 28-70mm or Tamron 80-200mm zoom lens, Vivitar flash unit, a film winder, and occasionally a tripod, using Kodak Kodachrome 64 slide film, or Ektar 125 or Fujichrome Super-HD color print film. Enjoy!
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Cycling Past HistoryHartford CT, July 1983
Cyclists race past the Civil War Commemorative Arch in Hartford's Bushnell Park. -
Downtown GlitterLas Vegas NV, October 1990
The lack of traffic is deceiving: It's all behind me, stopped by an intersection's red light. -
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Binion's HorseshoeLas Vegas NV, October 1990
It's where you can have your photo taken next to one million dollars. Following the death of founder Benny Binion and his wife, the Horseshoe was bitterly fought over by his five children. -
The Dunes HotelLas Vegas NV, October 1990
Dunes Hotel and the Oasis nightclub, one of the original properties on the Las Vegas strip. Steve Wynn imploded the complex in October 1993 to make room for his Bellagio Hotel & Casino. -
Distorted RealityLas Vegas NV, December 1987
Taken from the top of the Union Plaza Hotel. -
Pretty in PinkLas Vegas NV, December, 1987
Del Webb's Mint lights up downtown Las Vegas. Even the Burger King logo enjoys flashy illumination. It became part of Binion's Horseshoe in 1988 and now shares it's blue neon facade. -
WAC & WASPHartford CT, August, 1990
An officer of the Woman's Army Corps asks a Women's Air Force Service Pilot about her aircraft. Both are reenactors. Taken at the 1990 Pratt & Whitney Air Show. -
A Flying LegacyHartford CT, August, 1990
The "Memphis Belle", a Boeing B-17 medium range bomber, on display at the 1990 Pratt & Whitney Air Show. -
Into the DepthsOrlando FL, September, 1987
Submarines making their way into Captain Nemo's world at Disneyworld's Magic Kingdom. One of Disney's original rides. -
America's Iconic CastleOrlando FL, September, 1987
A trip to Disney wouldn't be complete without a photo of it's most recognizable attraction. -
Feathered FriendsOrlando FL, September, 1987
Being a big fan of flamingos, I couldn't resist taking this photo in front of Mexico's exhibit at Disney's EPCOT Center. -
Geodesic SymmetryOrlando FL, September, 1987
Disney's geodesic interpretation of the Perisphere from New York's 1939 World's Fair. A few months later a nearly identical photo, by a different photographer, appeared in Time Magazine. -
China PavilionOrlando FL, September, 1987
Establishing shot of the China exhibit at Disney's EPCOT Center. -
China PaviliontOrlando FL, September, 1987
Photo of the China pavillion at Disney's EPCOT Center. -
Perfect ThirdsOrlando FL, September, 1987
Disney's Victorian House is reminiscent of the Glass House at St. Louis' 1872 World's Fair, with the photo's composition almost a textbook example of "thirds". -
America's Liberty LostNewport RI, September, 1983
USA's 12-meter racing boat "Liberty", captained by Dennis Connor, returns to it's slip after losing to Australia's "Australia II" during the 1983 America's Cup finals. USA eventually lost the best of seven series, ending their 132-year unbeaten streak. -
Carriage RideNewport RI, August 1982
One of a parade of antique carriages wending their way along the back roads of Newport, Rhode Island. -
Beachfront ReposeAtlantic City NJ, August, 1989
Taken in front of the Convention Center on the boardwalk at Alantic City, New Jersey. -
Life's ExtremesAtlantic City NJ, August, 1989
A homeless person tries to catch some sleep on a public bench in front of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. -
Monopoly's Prime LocationAtlantic City NJ, June, 1992
The Claridge and Sands Hotels standing at the intersection of Boardwalk and Park Place, with a pedestrian conveyor to the beach in between. The Claridge is now a Bally's hotel, the Sands was imploded in October 2007, and the walkway torn down. -
Garden WallBoston MA, June 1997
Built in 1928, the innovative railroad station included a subway station, bus & taxi service, shops, and a 10,000 seat arena originally designed for boxing. Closed in 1995 after completion of the "New Garden", it was demolished in 1998. -
Lonely VigilBoston MA, June 1997
A security guard stands watch as the contents of the Boston Garden are sold off prior to the building's demolition during April, 1998. -
Just Follow the SignFoxboro MA, June 1996
Taken at Foxboro Stadium, home of the NFL New England Patriots, during their 1996 Preview for Season Ticket holders. Look closely to see where the line actually ends. -
Swan BoatBoston MA, Spring 1984
Along the pond at Boston Common, a Swan Boat approaches the world's smallest suspension bridge. -
Saturday Morning Farmer's MarketBoston MA, May 1973
Shoppers haggle for bargains in Boston's busy Scolley Square. Market was razed to build the Millenium Hotel. -
The Wonder Wheel at AstroLandConey Island NY, 1990
Built in 1920, this patented ride (US Pat. No. 1,354,436) combines a track ride with a traditional Ferris Wheel. AstroLand closed in 2009, but the Wheel lives on at Deno's Wonder Wheel Park. -