THE WRITTEN RECORD

Author: Chris

Max

I know, I know. I recently mentioned that I was content with the iPhone 12 but you know what? Those camera upgrades on the 13 Pro Max were just too tempting. I looked at upgrading the iPhone 12 to the…

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Admiral Blvd & Lewis Ave

Photography

Smokin’

I bought my first tobacco pipe almost two years ago but noticed shortly after that the varnish was getting worn. I finally decided to strip, sand, shape, stain, coat and polish and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

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Polacon 2021

I haven't been to a photography conference since creating my own in Houston 12 years ago. This year I am headed to Dallas, Texas to attend the Instant Film Society's Polacon. It will be great to attend an event with…

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Apple iPhone 4s On Display

The 4S from Grid is a piece of artwork made up of the individual parts of an old iPhone 4S put on display. Around forty pieces, the components are individually placed and glued on a white background, complete with measurements…

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Route 66 At Night

Photography

Contentment

Satisfaction and technology for me is rare. When it comes to gadgets, I long to have the latest and greatest, especially with a personal computer, or camera. For far too long though, I’ve had to make do with the minimum,…

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Sonya

Say hello to Sonya, the Sony Alpha 6000 mirrorless digital camera. I just ordered her and she'll arrive next week. This is my next, my first camera upgrade away from the bulkier, heavier, older DSLR's. There are at least six…

Photography

Dune + Foundation

In anticipation of the upcoming movie versions of these sci-fi classics this fall, I am reading both Dune and Foundation. Dune was written in the 1960's and Foundation was released in the 1950's so does their relevance stack up over…

Reading

35mm Downtown Walk

Took Penny out for a spin last week with some Lomochrome Metropolis 35mm film. I love the colors but not the grain. Need to work on the exposure and the light metering but overall very pleased with the results. Only…

Photography

Dipsychts

Diptych photography is the art of combining two images together to create a story. I'm experimenting with these but limited due to current pandemic concerns so more to come.

Photography

Cult Of Mac

These devices are used daily. Most of my work comes from these beautifully designed tools. It's fair to say that after years of frustration with Windows and Android, I am drinking the Apple-flavored kool-aid.

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15

I've been writing and self-hosting images online for fifteen years now. What I enjoy about blogging is the potential for infinite writing and posting. With digital photography I can shoot and post an infinite amount of images. The ability to…

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9.5.2021

A few moments after loading the Kodak TMax 35mm film I realized why I had not taken Nikita out before. She needs a battery for the internal light meter (see the needle pointing way up?) After a few disastrous mistakes…

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Photography Is Meant To Be Fun

The best part of iPhoneography is the convenience. An iPhone is lightweight, easy to use and you're most likely to have it with you wherever you go. Take it out and shoot with it whenever the mood strikes. You don't…

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