I have been posting to this blog for over 14 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

In 2025 and beyond, this Blog will be my main photography communication vehicle. Content will be varied and in the spirit of my approach to photography as described on the "About" page of my website at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

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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

Monday, March 9, 2026

Rhythm Is Life - Redux

I heard the melodic sounds and wondered if it was the same steel drum guy that I had heard last year and featured in a blog post.  Sure enough, it was!  Cole was, once again, filling the air with his beautiful music.  He remembered our encounter and allowed me to shoot some additional photos.  While doing so, I noticed that his drum looked different.  Cole confirmed that it was the same drum, however it had just been cleaned and not all notes had been re-written on the surface.

Check out the link to last year's post to learn more about these amazing drums along with links to Cole's band.  https://jeffm211-p52.blogspot.com/2025/03/rhythm-is-life.html

Photographed 3/8/25

Rhythm Is Life 4
Rhythm Is Life 4
Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/1600 | 40mm | ISO 50
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Rhythm Is Life 5
Rhythm Is Life 5
Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/1000 | 40mm | ISO 50
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Cooks In The Kitchen

52 Frames - Week 10 - Chaos
EC:  Composite

Vacationing in a very "chill" location this week making it difficult to find chaos.  I felt forced to create my own sense of chaos via photographic technique.  Then we went to Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale Quarter where I saw actual organized chaos (and had a great dinner).

Image is a composite of 3 photos.  How many people can you pick out?

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 1600
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic  (adapted)

Photographed 3/5/26

Cooks In The Kitchen

Alternate shots are below.

Visual Chaos 1
Visual Chaos 1

Visual Chaos 2
Visual Chaos 2

Friday, March 6, 2026

Passé x 3

Passé x 3
Kierland Commons
Scottsdale, AZ

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/400 | 40mm | ISO 100
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/5/26

Thursday, March 5, 2026

La La Land

La La Land
Kierland Commons
Scottsdale, AZ

State of the Union.

Sony A7Cii @ f1.4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 100
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/4/26

Friday, February 27, 2026

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

Preserved Peculiarities
The Owner

Surgery
Surgery