Monthly Archives: October 2010

My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010

  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010
  • My Visit to New York City on October 28, 2010

I came into New York City for PhotoPlus Expo to check out some of the new equipment and services available for photographers. Since I am not a fan of big cities and prefer the fresh air out in the Poconos, I arrived early and left shortly after lunch.  Also, I just did not find the show all that exciting for whatever reason.  Next year I may just sign up for workshops and skip the expo part.  While I was there I did take the opportunity to to snap some photos with my Leica M9 with a 50mm/2.0 Summicron lens attached.  Some of these images were captured as my camera hung around my neck and just snapped away every once in a while without focusing nor looking through my viewfinder just to see what came up.

Gill St. Bernards at Kent Place Soccer

26 October 2010 Tuesday: Gill St. Bernards at Kent Place School Varsity Soccer held at the school’s lower field in Summit, New Jersey.   Mandatory Photo Credit:  Alex Cena

Raymondskill Falls

Raymondskill Falls one morning. Shot with a Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID with a 65mm lens and Fuji 160 film.  I also used a split neutral density filter to hold the highlights in the upper left hand corner and still maintain detail in the shadows.  While digital is all the rage these days, I still use film on many occasions when time is not of the essence.  Personal projects are a great example of an ideal situation where I still use film.  In fact, I use either an 8×10  Large Format camera made by Richard Ritter in Vermont or a Mamiya RZ67  Pro IID medium format camera.  I prefer this method as opposed to purchasing Photoshop and Lightroom plug-in that tout the ability to recreate the look and feel of film.  Moreover, I prefer the workflow:  1) Shoot; 2) send the film for processing to Millers for their proof special (develop, scan and print 4×5 proofs); 3) flip through printed 4×5 proofs that have amazing quality; 4) send negative(s) for final print.  No computer necessary except when posting somewhere.

Pingry at Kent Place Field Hockey


25 October 2010 Monday: Pingry at Kent Place Girls Varsity Field Hockey game held at Pat Conley Field in Summit, New Jersey. Mandatory Photo Credit: Alex Cena

Homecoming and Reunion at Newark Academy