Pentwater, Michigan
As only Lake Michigan can do.
Haunted Season
I think this is a good example of Dave Lawrence’s definition that autumn is a haunted season
Indeed. Lovely.
Autumn Is Haunted
When people talk about how much they love autumn, this is probably what they mean: golden leaves, somber weather, a crispness in the air.
I think about fall as kind of a haunted season – and not just because of Halloween. It’s haunted because things are dying, the darkness is growing, and cold winds start blowing. Persephone is leaving, and the world mourns.
It’s tough to keep a camera away from this season. Plus, I have a thing about cemeteries. They’re especially gorgeous and appropriate in autumn.
St. Mary’s Church
I’m not exactly a religious person, but I have a deep affection for churches – especially the big catholic churches. You feel like they’re there to impress you, and leave an impression.
St. Mary’s in downtown Lansing is no different. When we met up for the Kelby Photo Walk, I saw the church’s spire from a few blocks away, and knew that had to be one of my destinations during the photo walk.
And while I didn’t take a whole lot of photos in or around it, I took this last one just to remind me of how impressive it was.
Engagement Shoot with Chris and Rebecca
Much like improv, it’s when things go wrong that I feel like things really go right in photography. And that’s why I love grabbing these behind-the-scenes-type shots during photo sessions, like with Chris and Rebecca (and their dog Lacey) here.
Totally beautiful fall day, fun couple, and lots of adventure (like climbing trees!).
Crazy Cowboy
Jackson, Michigan
What I love about mobile photography is that you get to capture magic when you see it, without any fussing around.
Not Even Jail
Can’t you feel the warmth of my sincerity?
Interpol at the height of their powers, during the Antics era. “Not Even Jail” is one of those non-single songs that makes the album a joy to listen to from beginning to end.
And while I’m enjoying the new album, nothing beats the swagger and epic-ness of those early Interpol days. Think about the outro of “PDA” – those last few minutes are some of the most beautiful music made in the modern rock era.
Mirrorless Minutes
Big thanks to Jamie MacDonald and Mike Boening for having me on episode five of the Mirrorless Minutes podcast last night.
Just to prove that they’re not micro 4/3 biased, they had me on to talk about Fuji and Canon mirrorless options, and to chat about the Lansing-area Kelby Photo Walk.
Free Hugs
Lansing, Michigan
Participated in the Kelby Worldwide Photo walk this past weekend, and what fun we had – it was us an a zombie walk, so. You know. Photos!
Flying Colors
I’ve been really digging the new stuff from Flying Colors, the supergroup pop band made of prog virtuosos – and it doesn’t get much better than the group doing Spock’s Beard’s “June.”
The second Flying Colors album is great, but the first album hits some emotional high points for me, like “Blue Ocean.” Just stellar work from a group of fantastic musicians.
Mastodon Theory
If you want you can will it. You can have it. I can put it right there in your hands.
Indeed.
I have a theory that Mastodon, today, is like Metallica in the Black Album era: approachable metal for non-metalheads and casual fans. The new video for “The Motherload” also shows what a fun band they are. They’re able to laugh at themselves, and the music industry itself, as they take the heavy metal doom and fantasy tropes and pair them with the unexpected.
I mean, just look at those butts. It’s hypnotic.
Once More Round the Sun has been a fantastic album. I mean, just listen to the last minute or so of “Aunt Lisa.” That’s a band having fun.
“The Motherload” is Mastodon at its most radio-friendly approachability. Now with twerking!