Latest articles
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GE PR-1 Exposure Meter
A look at a vintage hand-held light meter.
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Recommended reading
Recommended reading for 30 November 2024.
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US 31 in southern Indiana: Jackson County
I track US 31’s original path through Jackson County, including the towns of Rockford, Seymour, and Crothersville.
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This Thanksgiving
If my life has taught me anything about holiday traditions, it’s that they change.
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single frame: Thanksgiving table
On owning a family heirloom.
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Film stocks I look forward to shooting more of
I’ve been shooting budget and expired films for a while now. I’m ready to move on to modern, fresh stuff.
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Minolta Autocord
A review of the Minolta Autocord, a twin-lens-reflex camera for 120 film. Its controls are thoughtfully laid out and it has a killer lens.
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A couple of cameras for sale
A couple of cameras for sale.
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Recommended reading
Recommended reading for 23 November 2024.
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US 31 in southern Indiana: Southern Bartholomew County
My journey along US 31 in southern Indiana began in Columbus.
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Seeing below the line
Why did I wait so long? Bifocals are awesome.
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single frame: Orange flowers
Orange flowers, close up – and why you buy plants like this from a real garden shop.
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An Indiana autumn on Fujicolor 200
Most years I photograph the autumn colors as close to peak as I can manage.
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Using the Nikon Coolpix L340 on a road trip
I used this bridge camera on my last road trip. Here are my thoughts on how it performed.
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Recommended reading
Recommended reading for 16 November 2024.
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US 31 in southern Indiana
Introduction to a short series on the original path of US 31 in southern Indiana.
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Seeking injunctive relief from the misuse of “amazing”
A curmudgeonly screed against the overuse of the word, “amazing.” Pro tip: most things you call it, aren’t.
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single frame: Miranda Sensorex II
A nice photo of the back of a camera, and thoughts on photographing cameras for reviews.
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I’m out of touch with half of my country’s people
My reflections on this year’s general election.
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Miranda Sensorex
A review of the Miranda Sensorex, a 1960s 35mm SLR with features that wouldn’t be standard for another ten years. It’s a terrific camera.
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Recommended reading
Recommended reading for 9 November 2024.
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A motel named Shirley
A not-well-regarded hotel, then and now, on the Michigan Road in South Bend.
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Omit needless words
On editing your own work, and publishing less-than-great work anyway.
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single frame: Rented BMW
Thoughts about a rented BMW. In short, it’s terrific, but not more terrific than my VW.