Unboxing Photoscouting

I don’t remember where I came across PhotoCorps and PhotoScouting. PhotoCorps is a grant funded community photography workshop/training/community thing, started by Chris Glass, and based in Cincinnati, and PhotoScouting is a sort of workshop: “21 exercises to make more intentional photographs, explore neighborhoods and connect with people.”

Now, even though I’m ~1000 miles away, I probably need to do more of all of that, so I picked up a copy of the Guidebook, and one of these days, I’ll work through it. Continue reading “Unboxing Photoscouting”

Enter the Sprocket Rocket

About two weeks ago, I came across this post on Twitter:

I liked the photo and left a  comment, and Kim replied:

About an hour of research, an hour of hunting for a good price, a debit card number, and 4 days later, I was unboxing yet another toy…

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Unboxing ‘Spring Tide’

I became aware of Spring Tide: Van Zoetendaal & The Collection thanks to a rather glowing, if unrated, review by Jörg Colberg. If not for him and his reviews, my wallet would be somewhat heavier, and bookshelves substantially lighter.

Colberg has much more to say, and says it much better, than I do, so I won’t blame you if you leave here for there before continuing on…

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Eid Mubarak!

Today, I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness another Ramadan and the chance to enjoy fellowship with my brothers and sisters in faith as we celebrate on this blessed day of Eid al Fitr, the celebration of the breaking of the fast. May Allah accept our fast, charity, and supplications, may He bless us with many more Ramadans together, in worship of Him alone, without any partners, and may He strengthen our hearts and keep us steadfast, Ameen. Continue reading “Eid Mubarak!”