twelve.ninety.eight

Twelve Ninety Eight...

2009-07-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

...has moved.

Tumblr offers a much cleaner, easier design, so hopefully moving the blog over there will get me posting more. Hope you will all keep following my work either there or on my flickr account.

Thanks,
Max

Porn in Non-Porn Boxes Vol. 1

2009-05-27T21:18:00.000-07:00

SIDE A:
Wipers - Follow Blind
Titus Andronicus - Titus Andronicus
Buddy Holly - Everyday
Paul Baribeau - Strawberry
The Books - A True Story of a Story of True love
Explosions in the Sky - Your Hand in Mine
Larkin Grimm - Link in Your Chain
Good Luck - Man on Fire
Christie Front Drive - Away
Don Caballero - Delivering Groceries at 138 Beats Per Minute
A Kit Fox - Yr Eyes Keep Getting Bigger

SIDE B:
Joy Division - Digital
Jawbreaker - Accident Prone
1994! - Sexual Alien vs. Sexual Predator
Zero Boys - Civilization's Dying
Fugazi - Waiting Room
Wavves - No Hope Kids
Pajo - Hybrid Moments
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Rockets Fall on Rocket Falls
Tinyfolk - Space Cat

I'm suprised this one turned out as well as it did. Give it a try. If I'm ever not lazy, I might start zipping the MP3s of these tapes and making them available. But, then again, I am very lazy.

Also, I may or may not have posted some pictures on my flickr.

I'm sore and have allergies. Good night.

Max.

Moister @ 46 Madison DR. Newark, DE///05.11.09

2009-05-12T21:51:00.000-07:00

So, check it out. Here's some new pictures from the show the other day at Chris's house. I was pretty pleased with how they turned out. They don't look as sharp in the uploads, so for a better view, check out my flickr.

Also, listen to Moister. These dudes are quite good.

It felt really good to do some live music shots again. Hopefully more coming up in the next couple of weeks.

Lots of other things to talk about, but nothing I particularly want to get into right now.

Hope you are all well,
Max

EDIT 05.13.09:

So, I woke up a bit early for work and rather than take the time to do anything that might need to be done (like clean) I'm going to go ahead and use this time to finish this update.

I got some baddish news yesterday in the form of not being able to finish my degree in the fall, but rather having to finish it in the coming spring of 2010. This means I'll be graduating a full year later than the rest of my peers. Not such a bad thing considering that's been the case with the majority of my friends that went to college. The bad part is that this really puts a dent in any plans for moving by the end of January. So, Chicago will have to wait for now, but at least I'll get to move there during the nicer months. Plus, this means I have the summer off from classes giving me more time to work on the various unfinished projects I've halfheartedly started over the past couple months. Expect more regular updates and new exhibitions in the coming months.

I've been in iffy health lately too. Not like, "Ugh, I'm going to die!" But more like not feeling well enough to do much of anything when I get off of work.

There's a couple albums I wanted to recommend, but it's time to brush my teeth and go to work.

Film scan party tonight! Alright!

2009-03-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

I feel like ellipses after lyrics are cliche. However, lyrics as blog titles are extremely cliche on their own, so I guess I've got no room to pass judgement.

Oh yeah! Remember how I take pictures sometimes? Here, look at some!

More to come. I have a few more rolls to pick up and scan, but the schedule is all out of whack, so who knows when that'll be.

I also picked up a roll of the new Kodak Ektra 100. Not sure how new it is, but the shop by my house just started carrying it. I've got something special planned for that one, so it may be a little longer until I can post that.

Not much else going on. Weather is warming up, which is nice, so hopefully I'll be shooting more frequently in the coming months.

Take Care,
Max

Good Morning, Captain

2009-03-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

So, i picked up those roles of film I was talking about. Now, it's just a matter of finding the time to get those scanned in and getting the next 6 rolls developed.

Took some pictures of Becca's new haircut for the hell of it. it was a nice day so I took my camera on our bike ride and shot at the park just down from the house again.

I recently acquired a Canon Rebel 2000 and I love it. Not the most technical camera in my arsenal, but the portability and light-weight make it indispensable now. Plus, having an aperture priority setting that actually works is a big plus.

More coming, but this will have to tide you over for now. I feel like the last picture is one of my favorite portraits that I've taken. it's a little early to make that statement since i took these yesterday because we'll have to see how time treats it, but, for now, I really like it.

Like I said, more stuff to come whenever I get around to scanning it in.

No new music this post. I've been too busy with back reviews and my own stuff to find anything new and noteworthy.

Take care,
Max

I feel like death...

2009-02-24T19:28:00.000-08:00

For real. Straight-up death. And I'm sure I don't look all that pleasant right now either. According to Dan from work, I looked like a zombie all through my shift which is probably pretty accurate.

I've got about three rolls of film over at the camera shop and no money to pick them up :'( Very sad. I've also got two more that I need developed, so hopefully I can get that done soon. I really need to invest in getting my darkroom set up finally.

Anyway, once that gets done, I should have some new pictures.

ALSO!!! MARCH 13TH!!! I helped book a show!!! You should come to it!!!

Paul Baribeau
Ginger Halford
Ba-Durr!
My Friends

4PM @ 46 Madison
Newark, DE 19711

Free and BYOB.

I'll have a flyer up soon. Maybe tomorrow.

In the meantime, more music recommendations.

Furnace - Self-titled 7"

I've been really into these guys for about a year, but last night was the first time I've actually gotten to see them and they didn't disappoint. Fast and spastic hardcore that's still heavy as hell. The self titled is great, but go see these guys live if you can.

The Microphones - The Glow Pt. 2

On almost the complete opposite side of the spectrum, The Microphones' best album. This is a hard one to describe. It'd be much easier if you just listened to it. Start to finish though, none of this skipping around and listening to one or two tracks out of order.

Ok, I think that's all for now. I'm gonna go be sick for awhile.
Max.

Julian (Valentine's) Day

2009-02-21T19:23:00.000-08:00

There's some more of these coming soon once I get the film developed. Hopefully they came out. This was my first time using 3200 film, so we shall see.

Julian Day on Valentine's Day February 2009.

Also, here's some album recommendations for the hell of it.

Wolves in the Throne Room - Two Hunters

Somewhere between Godspeed's Yanqui U.X.O. and Mayhem. One of the most oddly beautiful epic albums I've heard. Right up there with, coincidentally, U.X.O.

Jin'rik'sha - End Present (2x7")

Some very heavy His Hero is Gone-esque crust from Norway where all punk of this ilk should come from. As far as I'm aware, this is the only thing these guys ever put out which is really unfortunate because this is an excellent EP. If you can find a copy great, but if not here's a link.

The Sea Like Lead / Belegost - Split LP

The Belegost side is possibly the better of the two, but it's a great split all around. It would've been interesting to see a collaborative effort between these two bands at some point, but alas, they both are defunct now.

Ok, that's all for now. Enjoy your weekend.

Max.

Photographer Highlight: Kentaro Takahashi

2009-02-05T19:42:00.000-08:00

Check out his website and his flickr.

Great portraits and some of the best neo-noir stuff I've seen in quite awhile.

Also, I've been doing some more experimentation my Lensbaby. You can get some really awesome effects with it, but it is a tricky lens to operate. Starting to get the hang of it though.

Trip to Chicago seems to be happening, so I should have some new interesting stuff for you guys when I get back on the 16th.

Take care of each other.
Max.

No matter how depressed I become...

2009-02-01T01:24:00.001-08:00

...I can always rely on Morrissey as a constant source of amusement.

I will get around to posting more pictures soon. I've just been lacking so much motivation lately and that really needs to change.

On that note, here's a few more pictures from the beach.

February 6th, Exhibit, 800 N. Tatnall, Don't Forget!

Max

Records For Sale and Exhibit News!

2009-01-30T17:58:00.000-08:00

So, I've got some records up on eBay. You guys should check them out. It pains me to part with a few of these, but I need the money.

Check it out.

Dead Boys - Younger, Louder, and Snottyer LP Original French Pressing on Necrophilia Records

Prefuse 73 - Hide Ya Face 12" Single Original Pressing

Knife - Silent Shout 12" Single Original Pressing

The Clash - Give 'Em Enough Rope LP Original Pressing

The Smiths - Meat Is Murder LP U.S. Radio Copy w/ "How Soon Is Now?"

The Unseen - So This Is Freedom? LP Original Pressing

Also, if you guys are around, I have an exhibit running on February 6th at 800 N. Tatnall St. in Wilmington, DE. It's another joint exhibition, so show up any time between 6pm or 8pm and enjoy some free food and drinks and check out some local artists including yours truly.

New work coming soon.

Max.

Ummmmmmmmmm...what?

2009-01-29T19:55:00.000-08:00

Not only is this confusing on the "Who would want that?" level, but also on the "I'm pretty sure I've never seen a baby with hair there." level.

Regardless, I'm seriously considering sending these out as christmas presents if I can figure out how to order them.

More to come...
Max.

EDIT:
Upon further inspection, the doll is not available for purchase, but was part of an art project. My disappointment is unreal.

I Love Paris.

2009-01-26T22:21:00.000-08:00

Found this on "2 or 3 things I Know."

Jarmusch being among my favorite directors and artists, naturally this caught my eye.

Wish I'd gotten to talk longer with him when I took that one.

Currently spinning Ella Fitzgerald Sings More Cole Porter and wishing tonight had turned out differently.

Max.

The '08 Tape...

2009-01-21T20:04:00.000-08:00

So, here's a 2008 sampler of sorts. Keep in mind, there is so much more that came out in 2008 that is worth listening too, but this just had such a good flow to it.

Side A:
Fucked Up - Son The Father
Titus Andronicus - Titus Andronicus
No Age - Neon Creeps
Los Campesinos - 2007, The Year Punk Broke (My Heart)
Atlas Sound - Quarantined
Earth - Engine of Ruin
Sun Kil Moon - Tonight The Sky
City & Colour - The Girl

Side B:
Boris - Message
Crystal Catles - Crimewave (Crystal Castles VS. Health)
M83 - Graveyard Girl
Tapes 'N Tapes - Hang Them All
Deerhunter - Nothing Ever Happened
Vivian Girls - Where Do You Run To?
Lemuria - Length Away
The Mountain Goats - Marduk T-Shirt Men's Room Incident
Black Mountain - Stay Free
Margot & The Nuclear So-and-Sos - Jesus Christ Blues

Ok. This is an indie heavy mixtape, I'm not gonna lie; and I know I totally lose punk points for a few of these, but still...it flows so well and I really like all these songs. At least I can admit to my guilty pleasures haha.

Now let's see your mixtapes.
Max.

City & Colour

2009-01-18T18:48:00.000-08:00

Her are the pictures from the last minute City & Colour shoot. The show was sold out but Heather and I were able to get in as long as we agreed to take over for Ian, the guy I write for at punkbands.com, who was supposed to interview Dallas Green that night.

Plus, I got a photo pass.

This was one of the many occasions on which I wish I had the money for a 50D and some longer lenses. The 50mm f/1.8 and my XTi got the job done, but there's so much more I could have done with my ideal concert combo. I could go into more detail with that, but that would be a nice, easy, setup to work with at venues.

Speaking of equipment at venues, I was really suprised that I was able to pull of the f/2.8 with no flash at the Trocadero. Thank you fortunate lighting god. You are my saviour.

The rest of the beach pictures will be up shortly after the 20th. That's the next time I will have access to a good film scanner. I'm hoping to have a couple other roles done by then too, but we shall see.

Until then, take care. (I need a cleverer send-off. Thoughts?)
Max.

Beach Pictures...

2009-01-12T14:04:00.000-08:00

...are almost done.

Sorry for the tease, but this is the slowest scanner ever.

Also, there seems to be something of a happy accident happening with these.

Here's a couple to look at until the rest are done.

Hope you enjoy it.

Max.

My Year-End List

2008-12-30T14:14:00.000-08:00

So, tomorrow's New Years Eve and I felt like it's about time I posted my year-end music list. But first, I want to make a disclaimer to all readers. I didn't hear every record or go to every show of '08, so I feel like it'd be really improper of me to call any of these lists "best of" lists. I feel this way about all the year end lists that everyone puts out. So, for right now, let's call these the "Max's Favorite Things That He Was Exposed To In '08" lists, k? Ok. Here they come.

Ten Favorite Records of '08 [In No Particular Order]:

Vivian Girls - Vivian Girls

Alot of hype around this band, and in my opinion, they lived up to it.

Pwrfl Power - Pwrfl Power

So, this wasn't that well received, but I love Kaz. I saw him play with the Vonneguts almost a year ago at a show that only me and one other guy showed up to besides the promoter and the other band.

Jay Reatard - Matador Singles '08

A poppier side of Jay Reatard in a year I got really into poppier sounds? Perfect match.

Lemuria - Get Better

This gets my vote for "cutest record of '08."

The Mountain Goats - Heretic Pride

John Darnielle's return to non-autobiographical albums marks a return to form for The Mountain Goats. I love every second of this album just like I love every second of everything he's ever done. No-brainer.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Lie Down in the Light

Not my favorite Bonnie record, but that's like saying The Darjeeling Limited wasn't my favorite Wes Anderson film. It's still better than 90% of what other people are coming out with.

Atlas Sound - Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

I'm not sure what it is about this album, but I just like this so much more than Deerhunter.

Boris - Smile

Every album Boris has released has been pretty radically different than the last, and in no way is that a bad thing.

Andrew Jackson Jihad - Only God Can Judge Me

These guys caught me so off guard when I saw them in Wilkes-Barre in the summer. This is their darkest release yet, but somehow they still always manage to put a smile on my jaded face.

Darkthrone - Dark Thrones and Black Flags

C'mon. You really though I wasn't gonna slip a black metal album in here? Over the last couple releases, these guys have gotten progressively more punk sounding, but they are still the biggest nerds in metal. Nothing they do is going to top A Blaze in the Northern Sky, but damn is this record good.

3 Favorite Live Sets of '08:

Birth Control @ 46 Madison

Every now and then, there's a set that reminds me why I love punk so much. This was that set. See them as soon as you can.

Boris @ The First U

This was the first time I saw Boris and it was soooooooo good. Boris and Michio Kurihara performing more than just the stuff off rainbow together. The only way this could've been better would have been if Wolves in the Throne Room hadn't canceled.

The Catalyst @ 198 Madison

So good. Why isn't this band bigger? Now maybe my memory is skewed because I was utterly and drunk, but maybe that made it that much better.

Best Record I Didn't Hear Until '08:

Kamikaze - Destroy Everything You Think You Know

Not anything unusal for a hardcore release, but I love it all the same.

Best Find Of '08:

I found the original French pressing of Dead Boys - Younger, Louder, and Snottyer from Necrophilia Records on pink vinyl in Repo Records on South St. in perfect condition.

Record That I'm Most Upset That I Didn't Get To Hear In '08:

Dillinger Four - Civil War

Something keeps getting in the way of me getting this album.

Favorite New Band Of '08:

Ba-Durr! (Newark, DE)

Ok, it's my friend's band, but dammit are they good. Great pop-punk in the vein of The Ergs!

Best Discovery of '08:

Putting Cinnamon in my Coffee

It doesn't really change the taste, but it smells good.

Goodbye 2008! I won't miss you!

Take care all,
Max

Cold Pizza vs. Doing Something Productive?

2008-12-17T10:42:00.000-08:00

So, that's from the wedding that I shot this past Sunday. One of only two shots that I was really happy with. Everything came out fine, but I didn't do anything that I felt was really "post-worthy."

I just shot another roll of black and whites yesterday down at Rehoboth on the beach with Heather. I was a bit worried that there wouldn't be enough light what with the rain and the dark clouds, but it turned out to be perfect. Hopefully within the week those pictures will be up, but it may be a bit longer because I don't know when I'll be able to get to a film scanner.

Yesterday was the first time I got to use my new camera too. I just bought a used Canon EOS A2 with a grip attached. I found it in Camera's ETC. right by my house amongst the used cameras they have in there. I'd originally gone in to look at the two Leica M2s that they had, but got talked into the A2 because it works with all my Canon EF lenses that I already have so I don't have to start all over with that.

Music related news, I finally picked up Andrew Jackson Jihad's Only God Can Judge Me 10". The first songs threw me a little bit because AJJ has this habit of putting one song on each release that sounds exactly like another song from a previous album. Other than that though the album is great. It's darker than their other stuff, but the production is great and the singer's voice seems to have gotten a bit better. The songwriting, as always, is fantastic. Pick it up.

Take care,
Max

To hell with your pyramids. I'm building an igloo instead.

2008-12-11T09:49:00.000-08:00

So, I finally picked up this roll of film that's been sitting at the shop for about a month. Ran by at 9:15 this morning and then ran down to Cecil College to scan it all in. Here are the results. These are the last photos I ever took at the Korner Diner before it closed down for good. There's some other stuff mixed in too, but consider this a document of what once was my second home.

So, that's it. Goodbye diner. You were a good friend.

And here's the leftovers.

Some outtakes from hanging out with Chris back in November.

And that's that.

More stuff to come soon. Night photography session tonight, so we'll see what comes of that.

Take care of yourselves out there,
Max

[EDIT]
Night photography got canceled by the rain. However, I did stumble across this.

I felt it was time for some change...

2008-12-10T12:32:00.000-08:00

So, I redid the blog layout. Sort of...

It's essentially the same with some different colors and a different header. I think I like it, but I'm not sure.

I'm shooting my first wedding this weekend. A bit nervous about that. It should be fine. Most of the techniques are very similar to the work that I do for Spark. External flash with my homemade Gary Fong should be all I need for most of it. Ideally, I'd like a longer, faster lens for shooting in the church. Right now, I'm just working with a 18-55mm f/3.5 (the standard lens we all got with our first camera) and a 50mm f/1.8. However, being the second photographer, I can just shoot the wide stuff while Kalen (check out his stuff) shoots the rest.

I know it'll come out all right, but the idea of the bride freaking out on me because I didn't get the one shot she wanted from her "special day" scares the hell out of me.

In other news, I'm a bit pissed that I didn't have my camera with me the other night. Cloak/Dagger played at 46 Madison with a couple other bands, including Birth Control from Philly. Dear lord, if anything has gotten me motivated to take band photos again, it's Birth Control's set this past Sunday. If you get the chance to see these guys, go. Even if punk/hardcore's not your thing, go. It's been a long time since I've seen a singer in a band that animated. Seriously. Go. I tried to find some videos for you guys of their sets, but no luck, so you'll just have to see for yourself.

Finally, I've been spinning the new Deerhunter album, Microcastle at least once a day for the past week and really enjoying it. It's been awhile since I've heard anything new that I really enjoyed. It didn't blow me away, but it's still a really enjoyable album for the colder months. Check it out.

Ok. I'm gonna go get another cup of coffee, drown it in cinammon, and go to my last class for a couple weeks.

Enjoy the warmer, but still miserable, weather while you can,
Max.

Thanks

2008-12-05T17:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to those who came out to the opening tonight. Sorry for missing some of you, but I think after two hours, I'd absorbed the gallery as much as I could.

Oddly enough though, apparently the is not open all through the month, but if you do really want to see the show, you can contact Christina Fabris and let her know you're interested in seeing the exhibit. She's there most afternoon's around lunch time.

Again, thanks everyone. I appreciate the support.

Max.

You're coming to my exhibit.

2008-12-02T14:35:00.000-08:00

Notice that wasn't a question.

See you there,
Max

Becca Hates Colors

2008-11-10T20:45:00.000-08:00

enjoy,
max

2008-10-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Here's the only new thing I've done recently.

Some edits of some photos I took for Spark @ The Spinto Band's record release show.

Enjoy,
Max

New equipment is fun...

2008-09-15T14:18:00.001-07:00

some new pictures involving said equipment coming soon.

i don't feel like being creative...

2008-08-13T16:35:00.000-07:00

reposting some old work that i don't think has popped up on here yet.

enjoy,
m

same old same old same old same old

2008-07-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

i, in fact, am not dead.

here's some new work to disprove that theory.

this one is kind of the odd ball out of the group so i wanted to get it out of the way first.

now, to the others.

thank you and good night,
m.

revisitation rights...

2008-06-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

i went back to an older shoot that i had done and reworked it to see what i could do now as opposed to what i was able to do then.

this is actor justin alvarez.

hopefully some new things to show you all soon.

enjoy,
m

the great gray scott rip-off...

2008-06-10T12:11:00.000-07:00

...sort of.

i need to do something new. i love the pictures i'm taking, but i feel like i'm taking them over and over again.

so, i'm gonna try and come up with some new ideas and i'll be contacting alot of you to fill in as models in the coming month or two.

dunkin donuts a coupe nights ago...

i feel stagnant.

enjoy,
m

new york's alright...

2008-05-28T20:51:00.000-07:00

...if you like saxophones.

enjoy,
m.

boredom ensues

2008-05-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

late nights at the diner.

the camera's bound to come out sooner or later.

dreaming up some sort of project involving scrabble. anyone in?

enjoy,
m.

Smile at the Rainbow Rock Dream

2008-05-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

I've been listening to ALOT of boris the past two weeks, if you couldn't tell.

I've also been going back and revamping some older photos in preparation for the bigger student show for the graduates of the Visual Communications program at Cecil.

Here's a couple shots that i went back and redid. You can find the originals on .

sorry, i don't have anything more exciting to post right now. i've been a bit sick and haven't had much chance to schedule anything too terribly interesting.

enjoy,
m

What will I do when I don't have you to hold onto in the dark?

2008-04-14T12:54:00.000-07:00

went down to rehoboth with a few friends [laura, jess, and toby] yesterday.

i wanted to get down there before there were alot of people crowding the beaches.

given that we pretty much had the beach to ourselves, i think we've got a few more weekends where there won't be anyone down there, so i think i'm gonna try and go again soon.

anyway, here's some pictures for you to look at.

hope everyone had a good weekend. i should have some REALLY interesting stuff coming up in the next few months that i think a few of you know about [i don't know why i'm being secretive, i think everyone that reads this already knows, but still.]

anyway, enjoy.
m.

People say friends don't destroy one another. What do they know about friends?

2008-04-04T21:25:00.000-07:00

Side A:
M83 - Carresses
Art Brut - My Little Brother
The Mountain Goats - Autoclave
Redwing Blackbird - Ghostbird
Elliott Smith - I Don't Think I'm Ever Gonna Figure It Out
PWRFL Power - Alma Song
Low - See-Through
Tom Waits - Fannin Street
Okkervil River - John Allyn Smith Sails [demo]
Of Montreal - I Was a Landscape in Your Dream [remix]

Side B:
Black Moth Super Rainbow - Boatfriend
TV on the Radio - King Eternal
Architecture in Helsinki - Like a Call
Sunset Rubdown - The Men are Called Horsemen Here
Bright Eyes - Drunk Kid Catholic
Pinback - West
The One AM Radio - Ninety-Nine, One Hundred
Chad VanGaalen - Graveyard
The Boy Least Likely To - My Tiger, My Heart
Joanna Newsom - Monkey & Bear

enjoy,
m

hello brooklyn [banks].

2008-03-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

got up at 6 am this morning and rode up to manhattan with matt collins and nick gadzinski to take some pics of some skate spots around new york.

here they are...

enjoy.
m.

we were the one thing in the galaxy god didn't have his eyes on.

2008-03-05T09:43:00.000-08:00

so, i promised a big update and here it is.

ally toal.

all of these are shot with one or two light setups (alien bee 400s). the main light is set up with an umbrella.

i don't have much else to say, so, here she is, the beautiful miss ally toal.

enjoy,
m

for the sake of exposure...

2008-03-02T19:02:00.000-08:00

it's interesting the things that you end up doing for the sake of exposure as an artist.

case in point, shooting for a student fashion mag.

i shoot for the University of Delaware's fashion mag, UDress, on occasion. no pay, but it's worth the exposure.

unfortunately, i have to shoot things that i really don't care at all about and with restrictions that really limit what i can do.

that being said, it's a good exercise in finding ways to put your voice, or your vision, to work in new ways.

i typically shoot fine art and portraits. from what people have told me, i have a very definite identifiable style.

if i can get someone to look at my work in UDress, say a shoot about shoes or a handbag, and recognize it immediately as my work, then i'm doing something right. even if it's not what i want to be doing, there's some value in it.

anyway, the shoot i was supposed to do today fell through because of scheduling conflicts, which gives me more time to develop ideas.

i should have some very interesting work up in the next week or so.

in the meantime, be on the lookout for the new issue of UDress in april or may.

and check out a couple of my favorite portrait photographers of the moment:

laura taylor, lara jade, & gray scott.

enjoy,

hello.

2008-02-28T20:35:00.000-08:00

this is more or less just going to be a place for my general musing and for me to post my art in a little bit freer form.

if anyone wants to catch up on my previous work, check out ecurie photography.

without further ado, here are some shots from baltimore on 02.27.08 from the harbor east/federal hill area.

a conveniently named bus.

the baltimore museum of industry.

the james joyce pub. [nice, but not that nice. food was good though.]

monument to polish soldiers in wwII.

kashimir imports [fair trade kashimir.]

nearby furniture store.

finished the day out by visiting with lane burke. lane burke was one of the first people to sign the bill that president kennedy used to create the peace corps. in fact, her name appears first on the bill. lane burke has spent the majority of her life in the reclamation of african art overseas. going to countries and taking the pieces back to their rightful places and the cultures that they belong to. as such, she's had many opportunities to gather countless pieces of priceless cultural heritage. her home on federal hill is practically a museum.

ok. that's it for me today. i'm off to watch darjeeling limited with some friends and say goodbye to our apartment. we're out tomorrow.

enjoy.