I have been wanting to get more shots from in the water for some time. I quickly resold my "waterproof" Nikon 1 AW1 after serious build quality grievances (a discussion for another day) and had to reevaluate my affordable options for in-water-photography. I had a Lifeproofcase for my iPhone 4, but after the daily wear and tear it quickly wore down and didn't seem safe to take in the water after...
My last event for the summer sailing season was J24 Worlds hosted by Sail Newport, with the racing area 5 miles offshore of Brenton Point. There were over 70 boats competing from all over the world in 5 days of racing. I was on the water for Day One and it was quite the new experience. With a strong 15 knot northwesterly breeze all day and huge 6-10 foot seas from the south, there was no refuge...
2015 Calendar in the making!This year I've gotten organized in time to put together a calendar featuring my photography. All the images are scenic shots from southern Rhode Island, including the image below from beloved Wickford Village in summer. It will be a 8.5x11" Wire O-Ring Binding 12 Month calendar priced at $16.99 , terrific for the home, office or as a gift!The calendars are currently...
I have film, but I don't use it terribly often. But every time I get film back from the developer, it's a little surprise that's been waiting for months to be opened! Recently I sent two rolls of Holga film to my usual specialty film developers, Dorian Color Lab in Arlington, MA. Within a week I got my film back in the mail, and it was beautiful! This film had been unfinished for months. The...
The seasons are changing and everyone is looking ahead to autumn. But before the summer was over and school was back in session, the Wickford Sailing Association had one last day of classes which I was lucky enough to be on the water for! It was a picturesque summer day, beautiful sun and temperatures, a steady seabreeze, and the Racing class was hosting a Pro-Am Regatta in conjunction with...
