Want to be creative?

consider Scott Bourne's suggestions

how to survive as a street photographer

Tips from a good one, Eric Kim.

concert shots

I'm continuing to explore and learn my Leica at every possible opportunity. Last week it was at granddaughter, Anna's, school concert. I'm having fun comparing color with B&W. Take a look at the last two photos -- which do you prefer? All shots were taken with the M9 & Voigtlander's f/1.8 75mm lens wide open.

What do you want to be?

You can become a master of your craft, or you can 'just wanna take pics'... either is fine. Just don't confuse them as being the same.

from Twitter via @wizwow & @kirktuckphoto

Thou shalt not ...

Thou shalt not purchase gear for which thou hast no specific application.

Read a great essay about this.

the quality of photography

Isn't it amazing how photography has advanced without improving?

painter/photographer Charles Sheeler via Kirk Tuck

You DO have the right to photograph Federal buildings!

Copy & carry this with you.

Pray, Rehearse, and Praise

PRAY

after Mass

REHEARSE

back to work rehearsing

take five

when rehearsing gets too serious

Kenneth DeJong 

PRAISE

45 minutes before the concert -- would the pews be filled?

The reason for concern: cold & blizzard strength winds

sing & play -- and they will come

Narrator Rev. Richard Collman

Benediction by Br. Benet

The concert concluded with an amazing postlude improvisation by Paul Klemme

The 2012 retreat will be January 19-11.