THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

First I'm going to the cinder block store. Then I'm going to the rope store. Then I'm going to the pier.

THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

BLACK DOG, BLUE SEA // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/9 1/200

FLOWERS OVER EMPTY BEACH // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 26mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

LAUGHING LADY WITH DOG // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 39mm 0 ev ƒ/9 1/160

SEA THROUGH FENCE // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

WOMAN, DOG, AND SUN // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/9 1/160

These are photographs I took on a morning walk from Jessie’s father’s home to Black Point Beach. We have taken this walk quite a few times over the time we have known each other. Both Jessie and Ramona are usually tolerate my efforts to learn to use the camera. This morning was pleasant weather and I felt clear and light. While taking pictures, and subsequently making this document, I feel free from the grim reapers, and temptations that present themselves in the form of missed opportunities and regrets. It is enjoyable for us to be detectives, even when we can’t remember what we’re looking for.

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA

CLOSEUP OF WOMAN IN SUNGLASSES // ASAHI PENTAX K100 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 200

SEAGULL, PALM TREE + HOTEL BALCONY // ASAHI PENTAX K100 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 200

BLACK DOG DIGS HOLE ON BEACH // ASAHI PENTAX K100 PENTAX-M 1:2 50mm ASA 200

Here is the second installment of the K100 Series of experiments employing my father’s old Pentax K1000 camera. The first roll had a light leak, probably because he failed to rewind the film properly before removing it. This roll turned out better. Each of these pictures were shot in Laguna Beach, California.

BACK TO K1000 SERIES

THE SEA RANCH, CALIFORNIA

A FENCE + WILD FLOWERS ABOVE THE PACIFIC OCEAN IN THE SPRING TIME // Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. EF24-70mm ƒ4L IS USM. ISO 100. 24 mm. 0 ev. ƒ8. 1/160 s

This is a place holder. I am feeling my way through the past to figure out where I was why and how. The fact that I chose, inadvertently, or perhaps not, to focus on the fence post, as opposed to the flowers grabbed my attention as I attempted to fulfill the self imposed obligation of producing this document. Also, nature seems flawless at producing a harmonic color scheme, at least insofar as I experience vision. Thank you. Good bye.

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA

These photographs chronicle taking Ramona for a walk to the beach and back on the morning of March 10, 2021. The clouds appeared to be photogenic and the temperature was agreeable. Jessie looked after the dog so that I was able to practice using the camera.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 32mm 0 ev ƒ/7.1 1/100

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 28mm 0 ev ƒ/7.1 1/125

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/11 1/250

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM ISO 100 24mm 0 ev ƒ/10 1/200

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Jules redefines objective morality according to whether or not one is on the telephone.