Today’s Photograph

(shot on this date - past or present)

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin - West Palm Beach Rock Festival - West Palm Beach, Florida - November 30, 1969

West Palm Beach Rock Festival - West Palm Beach, Florida - November 30, 1969

This photograph of Janis was shot at the West Palm Beach Rock Festival. Just three and a half months after Woodstock, it was nicknamed Woodstock South. Also at the three day festival was Jefferson Airplane, Sly Stone and the Rolling Stones. I camped out in a tent and endured rain and mud.Janis died of an overdose 10 months later.

I produced this special effect print in the darkroom over 50 years ago.

Past Days Photographs

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Flying Light

Flying Light

San Diego, California - January 28, 2018 Visual effect composition from two images on right. Light bulb practical effect shot in Philadelphia on October 20, 2008 Eagle wing shot January 26, 2018 in La Mesa, California Story of how I got the light bulb to glow &...

Hydrants

Hydrants

Fire Hydrants from New Jersey & San Diego Some of you know I am fascinated by fire hydrants. How there are so many different styles and colors. All shapes and sizes. I also enjoy seeing the different “background” environments they inhabit. Here are...

Happy Birthday, Steve Kushner!!

Happy Birthday, Steve Kushner!!

Portrait of Steve Kushner - 1970 I shot this portrait of my then neighbor, Steve Kushner, in 1970. Steve was one of the best artists I have ever met. A true Renaissance Man. I was so pleased to be able to capture some of Steve’s intensity in this portrait. He...