I have been posting to this blog for over 13 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

2024 is no different. My main photography goal for the year is listed in the January submission of the 2024 C.London 52 Week Photography Challenge. Content this year will work towards that goal in addition to my general shooting. Check out my website "About" page to learn more. The website is at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

All content posted here in the blog will also be on the website, however with a subscription to the blog, you'll continue to receive the email notifications.

Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Cheaters


8/27/11 - Week 35
George Carlin once said, "if someone puts two things together that have never been put together before, someone will buy it."  Well Lin bought some flashlight enhanced cheaters and our friend was trying them out when dining alfresco.

Week 35 ☞ 08.27.11 - 09.02.11


Theme: Cell Phone Camera + Exceptions...again

Like the last three weeks, I'm going to be very busy and won't have time to get creative around a theme.  I'll use my different cell phone photo apps (got a couple of new ones) for shots this week.  Also, I'll supplement this week with perhaps some miscellaneous other shots since I'll be traveling.  Bottom line...no real theme!

Not everything I shoot makes it into the Project52.  If you are interested in checking out additional pictures, please see my Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffm211/ 
 

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Delta 88

Delta 88

8/22/11 - Week 34
Taken in downtown Chicago using the Camera 360 cell phone app.

Fighter


8/23/11 - Week 34
Chicago Air & Water Show
Practice Session 8/19/11

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Torrents


8/21/11 - Week 34
Another shot from yesterday's torrential rain.

Abstract of Raining Like Hell


8/21/11 - Week 34
It was raining so hard yesterday, I had to pull over in the car and wait for the storm to blow over.  Passed some of the time shooting with my cell phone through the windshield.  Submitted for SliderSunday.  HSS!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Week 34 ☞ 08.20.11 - 08.26.11


Theme: Cell Phone Camera + Exceptions

Like the last two weeks, I'm going to be very busy and won't have time to get creative around a theme.  I'll use my different cell phone photo apps for shots this week.  Also, I'll supplement this week with perhaps some additional posts from the Chicago Air & Water Show practice session and miscellaneous other shots.  Bottom line...no real theme!

Not everything I shoot makes it into the Project52.  If you are interested in checking out additional pictures, please see my Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffm211/ 
 

Friday, August 19, 2011

Money Shot


8/19/11 - Week 33
Thunderbirds
Chicago Air & Water Show Practice Day
Chicago, IL

A definite departure from this week's theme but I could not resist.  For more air show shots, visit my Air Show set on Flickr.

Also submitting for ClicheSaturday - "Just another day at the office"  HCS!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Tic-Tac-Bridge


8/17/11 - Week 33
Bay Bridge using SymmetriCam
San Francisco, CA

Surprise


8/17/11 - Week 33
I am in San Francisco for business on my 60th birthday and went to dinner with good friends David & Sara. Unbeknownst to me, Lin arranged to have dessert sent to our table. I was awestruck. Thanks sweetie! And thanks to David and Sara for helping to make this a memorable night.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Funny Warp Selfie


8/13/11 - Week 33
Found this hilarious Android app called Funny Warp. Did the sliding on my cell phone. Taken for SlidersSunday. HSS!

Week 33 ☞ 08.13.11 - 08.19.11


Theme: Cell Phone Camera

Like last week, I'm going to be very busy and won't have time to get creative around a theme.  I'll use my different cell phone photo apps for shots this week.  Please bear with me during this uninspired slump.  Thanks.

Not everything I shoot makes it into the Project52.  If you are interested in checking out additional pictures, please see my Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffm211/ 
 

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Adoration


Dinner with some Flickr friends after shooting in the Mission.
San Francisco, CA

Taken 6/22/11
Posted 8/9/11 - Week 32 for ShutterSalt "Bars"

Monday, August 8, 2011

Barely Scratching the Surface


8/8/11 - Week 32
My female viewers may admire; my male viewers will surely commiserate. This week's rotation of Lin's purses is on deck.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Pool Time


8/7/11 - Week 32
My buddy hanging out on his raft.

Tiger Swallowtail


8/7/11 - Week 32
Our friends have beautiful flower gardens and I was fortunate to catch this butterfly alit.
For additional shots, visit my Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffm211/

Saturday, August 6, 2011

A Peek into Forever 21

A Peek into Forever 21
Via Flickr:
The women go shopping and the guys hang out.

Taken 7/28/11
Posted 8/6/11 - Week 32 and for SliderSunday. HSS!

Week 32 ☞ 08.06.11 - 08.12.11


Theme: Uninspired

I've been absolutely working my ass off and haven't been able to devote the mental time to photography that I'd like.  Shoot randomly, process and post has been the norm lately as opposed to getting creative around a theme.  Unfortunately, that will continue this week.  I'll use prompts from ShutterSalt and the various Flickr groups to which I belong to get ideas.  Please bear with me during this slump.  Thanks.

Not everything I shoot makes it into the Project52.  If you are interested in checking out additional pictures, please see my Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffm211/ 
 

Friday, August 5, 2011

Nova - Plate II

Nova - Plate II
Via Flickr:
8/3/11 - Week 31
Potrero
San Francisco, CA

Tyrone

Tyrone
Via Flickr:
I watched him from afar for a while; approaching people on the street and serenading them with songs about San Francisco. Some people smiled and listened and others turned a shoulder and quickly moved away. When he approached me, I greeted him with a smile and told him about the $2 Portrait project. He immediately asked if I could make it $3; I knew I had a character in my midst. He introduced himself as Tyrone and we shook hands. He had a very strong grip which I commented on. "My daddy taught me that", he said. "When you shake someone's hand, let them know you mean it."

Tyrone is 57 years old and lives in a hotel room in San Francisco which he obtained through a local homeless agency after a 2 year wait. Originally from Missouri, just across from the Illinois border, he's been in San Francisco since 1978. He used to work as a general laborer but has severe arthritis in his hands (hmmm...strong grip) and shoulders and now lives on SSI. For supplementary income, he sells the Street Sheet and sings in a street band (which was supposed to show up tonight, but didn't).

I took a few shots of Tyrone and could then tell he was anxious to move on. It was like the meter ran out on a $2 contribution, so I gave him his money and said perhaps I'd catch him out here again. He thanked me and went on to sing for some other folks walking by.

Taken 7/21/11
Posted 8/4/11 - Week 31

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Nova - Plate I

Nova
Via Flickr:
8/3/11 - Week 31
Potrero
San Francisco, CA

Lantern


Pioneer Court
Chicago, IL

Taken 7/28/11
Posted 8/4/11 - Week 31

Monday, August 1, 2011

Inside the Bean


The Bean
Millenium Park
Chicago, IL

What's real and what's reflected?

Taken 7/28/11
Posted 8/1/11 - Week 31 for ShutterSalt Reflections