Preserved Peculiarities

McHenry, IL

On a photowalk, we wandered into this shop and was struck by the variety of weird stuff.  The sign doesn't lie!  The 2nd shot was the weirdest scene of them all.  Encased in a glass box, it was for sale.  If you're in the area, check it out.

#1: Sony A7IV @ f5 | 1/125 | 126mm | ISO 100

#2: #1: Sony A7IV @ f22 | 1/40 | 86mm | ISO 12800

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

All Photographed 2/4/26

The Owner

Surgery

Rhythm Of The Light

52 Frames - Week 9 - Window Light

Last week I wrote about going to a local coffee shop to comment on photos.  Another favorite location is our local library. The window light there is gorgeous...and I always bring a camera.

Sony A7Cii @ f? | 1/125 | 50mm | ISO 400

Leitz Wetzlar 50mm F2 Summicron (adapted)

Photographed 2/23/26

"As Smooth As Butter"

A quote from my friend Steve as he listens to the shutter on his 1960's era Leica M2.

Sony A7Cii @ f2 | 1/125 | 50mm | ISO 6400

Leitz Wetzlar 50mm F2 Summicron (adapted)

Photographed 2/20/26

Comment Catch-up

52 Frames - Week 8 - Shallow Depth Of Field

EC: f/1.4

At times, I go to my favorite coffee shop, Hansa, in Libertyville, IL, and comment on photos submitted by my 52Frames followers. In doing so this week, my intent was to also make a photo for the current challenge.
 I decided this photo best represents my intent, circumstances and the prompt.  Featured on my laptop is Heidi Mulrain's excellent (as usual) submission from last week.

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/500 | 40mm | ISO 500

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 2/19/26

Not A UFO

Cancun, MX

Pulled from the recent archive, this scene is from one of our favorite restaurants, La Madalena.  The entire ceiling is a large LED screen with an ever-changing display of abstract patterns, some reminiscent of Van Gogh paintings.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.9 | 1/45 | 2.7mm (30mm equiv) | ISO 320

Photographed 1/22/26