http://www.theordinary.org/journal a journal of images and goings on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:27:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a matter of circumstance and habit, I don't often see other photographers' work unless I subscribe to a blog they produce or a blog that I read that happens to show their work. On one hand, I find this a most appropriate work to follow / lead my own ... http://www.theordinary.org/journal/?p=195 Such a sad day for me, as of like five mintues ago. I learned that the photographic legendIrving Penn died today at the age of 92. There isn't much a I can say about him that wouldn't be repeating the outpouring of grief at his passing and praise of his ... http://www.theordinary.org/journal/?p=191 I am tinkering with the idea of making a 4x5 out of Lego. Any ideas or suggestions, email me. That's all! http://www.theordinary.org/journal/?p=189 I shoot a very limited number weddings each year bur rarely mention that here. I cannot help mentioning my last week, however.  
My friends Bob Miller and Allison Thornhill had the most gloriously beautiful and laid back wedding I've ever witnessed or been proud to be a part of. A few of us went down to Costa Rica this past week to help the celebrate and I took photos the entire week. I send off the film tomorrow, but literally the moment I walked in the door (3 am Saturday morning) I grabbed the 4x5 I shot and jumped into the darkroom to develop—I had to see them AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  
I was not disappointed. I could never seen another photo from their wedding and be completely satisfied from just the handful of 4x5s I have. The shot below is not necessarily my favorite from the day, but it gives a good idea of the people and location I was working with. How could I even take a bad photograph down there with these people? I submit it is not possible. Anyway...heres that shot:  

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