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I’ve been really into this Diana Lens I picked up recently. I got a 38mm lens and a Nikon mount, so I could put it on my Nikon D700 DSLR - and it is so much fun. Sure, it isn’t really Lomography, but it gives me the flexibility I’m used to, with an added element of fun.

There are many different Lomography cameras. The Diana lens, as you might expect, is usually found on a Diana camera, which is a medium format film camera made almost entirely of plastic - that includes the lens. Here’s Tuna with his special edition Tokyo Rising Diana:

Tuna and his Tokyo Rising Diana

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This photograph was taken while on the LA Cultural Photo Tour on 2/28/2010. A lucky few of us was invited by the Los Angeles CVB (LA Inc.) to be tourists in our own town, atop a double decker bus, no less.  The program was part of Discover Arts Los Angeles, which continues through April 30.

I’ll be posting more about the photo tour later in the week. For now, my favorite photo of the day…

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Just a quick post today, folks. Lots going on! This is a shot that I made on a recent trip to downtown Los Angeles. The Nickel Diner opened in 2008. I haven’t been inside yet, but I will be going soon. The food looks good enough to shoot…then eat (cue stomach growl).

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I call them Casual Kitchen Shots. These photos are from the times when I’m in the kitchen and the food seems to say “shoot me!” During the early part of the day, I get light that works pretty well for some quick food shots. They’re all natural light. Sometimes I throw  a fill card in to brighten up the front.

I’m nearing the end of my 2nd round of the 21-day-diet. Maybe that’s why food is so much on my mind!

Baked Apples with Cinnamon

Strawberry Tops, Knife, and Cutting Board

Waiting for Oatmeal

On the right, a typical Cantaloupe. On the left, a giant grapefruit.

Pee Wee Potatoes

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February 24, 2010

A few recent photos, taken after a rain storm cleared. Los Angeles always looks its best after a good rain.

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Sidewalk, downtown Los Angeles

Puddling Around

Ground Cloud

Wall Crow

Checking my internet stats often leads to the raising of an eyebrow or two. You just never know what is going to lead people to one of your sites.  When it comes to my stats, though, one thing never changes. My most viewed photo ever is one of John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer. It was taken outside the Vista Theatre in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles in March 2008 at a screening of musician, producer, and film maker Daniel Lanois’ rock-u-mentary entitled “Here Is What Is”. Spaceland asked me to document the event, and it’s still one of the more interesting concerts I’ve attended. A couple of my favorite concert pics came from that evening, thanks to the cool shadows on the red movie curtain, and the music and musicianship were absolutely superb.

I’m pretty pathetic when it comes to celebrity sightings, so I’m thankful for people like the security guard on duty that night who said “you should take a picture of that guy. He’s one of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.” Mind you, the Chili Peppers hit the mainstream in a huge way during my high school years, and I’m still a fan today. Even though I’d looked straight at him, I had no idea Mr. Frusciante was there. None. Hardly a day goes by, though, when a keyword search for “John Fruciante” doesn’t land someone on this photo. And it’s not like he’s the only person of interest I’ve photographed. Keifer Sutherland was at the same event, as was Billy Bob Thornton (who, by the way, gave a spoken word performance from “Slingblade” during the concert) as well as a smattering of other celebs from events I’ve photographed around town.

None of them has been looked at more than the shot of this trio:

John Frusciante (Left) and Josh Klinghoffer (Right) at the screening of Daniel Lanois' film entitled "Here Is What Is" in 2008. Anyone know the name of the man in the middle?

See the photo above, and more from the Daniel Lanois event, by clicking here.

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