If Only It Was True...

Grayslake, IL

"Where Troubles Melt Away Like Lemon Drops"

Think we can fit the White House, Congress and Supreme Court into this house?

Nikon 35Ti | 35mm | Fujifilm 400 | ISO 400

Nikkor 35mm F2.8

Photographed 12/23/25

Black & White In Cancun

When recently in Cancun, Mexico, I took my Nikon 35Ti camera loaded with some Ilford HP5+ black & white film.  Below is a collection of photos shot in late January & early February 2025.  Developed the film with my friend Steve and scanned the negatives at home.

Beach Day

Windy Day

Sunrise

Reserving pool chairs early in the morning.


Punch Pattern

Dusk Along The Lagoon

Chefs Extraordinaire

Cenacolo, one of our favorite restaurants in Cancun.

A Match

You know you're cool when your glasses match the chairs.

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/500 | 40mm | ISO 5000

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar (adapted)

Photographed 7/23/24

Legs

Something's Brewing

Grayslake, IL

The composition of the black chairs and table legs against the sidewalk and wall struck me as an interesting abstract.

Sony A7IV @ 8 | 1/320 | 135mm | ISO 250

Canon FL 135mm f3.5 (adapted)

Photographed 6/23/24

Life's A Beach

Photos for 52 Assignments BW46 - Life's A Beach, taken on the beach in Cancun, MX.

Emerge

Looking out at the rough sea, I saw this couple, framed by the umbrellas, emerge from the waves.  I like the compression effect of the long lens.

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/1600 | 174mm | ISO 100

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 1/25/24

Jail

I was peering out to the ocean catching beachgoer scenes through the rail when the Tourista Policia drove by,  hence the title.  If this is jail, count me in.


Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f2.8 | 1/1400 | 9mm (107mm equiv) | ISO 25

Photographed 1/28/24

Launch

I was watching this pelican preening itself for at least 15 minutes and was fortunate to catch it finally launching into flight.

Sony A7IV @ f9 | 1/2000 | 70mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 1/31/24

Adirondacks

Despite the snowflakes, spring weather is around the corner.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f8 1/200 40mm equiv ISO 100

Photographed 4/17/23

Oh My!

Working late.

Sony A7 IV @ f4.5 1/40 95mm ISO 12800

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

Photographed 2/25/23