Hungry Chicken

Highwood, IL

Leica M EV1 @ f2.4 | 28mm | 1/800 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 9/18/26

Hi There!

Evanston, IL

Walking by this storefront, I saw her standing behind the bar.  I waved my camera as an ask for permission for a photo. She obliged.

Leica D-Lux 8 @ f8 | 51mm (equiv) | 1/1250 | ISO 4000

Leica DC Vario-Summilux F1.7-2.8 24-75mm (equiv) ASPH

Photographed 8/23/26

After Hours

Highwood, IL

Leica M EV1 @ f4 | 28mm | 1/125 sec | ISO 1600

Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron w/ 1/4 Pro-mist filter

Photographed 8/15/26

Framing Puerto

Istmo Oaxacan Cuisine

Chicago, IL

Earlier this month, I was fortunate to attend the gallery opening of my photographer friend, Steve Peck.  The event was hosted by Chef Carlos, owner of Istmo Oaxacan Cuisine (https://www.istmochicago.com/).  Steve’s photographs documenting his recent travels to the Oaxaca region of Mexico, along with local food and drink from the region prepared by Chef Carlos, made for a great, celebratory afternoon.

Leica M EV1

Voigtlander VM 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic


All Photographed 6/20/26

Where The Culinary Magic Happens

Beer Time

Lisbon, Portugal

Having an afternoon rest following a walking tour up and down the hills of Lisbon.

1.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f10 | 1/200 sec | 50mm equiv | ISO 200


2.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f10 | 1/200 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 200

3.  Ricoh GRIIIx @ f10 | 1/125 sec | 71mm equiv | ISO 200

All Photographed 5/16/26

Beer Time

Shadow Play

Discord In The Reflection

Out Of Place

El Paseo

Palm Desert, CA



El Paseo is a mile long stretch of high-end shops, galleries and restaurants.  At night, storefronts are stunning.  Galleries highlight their spectacular art.  Dining areas and live music spill out onto the sidewalks.

As I walked from my parking space to the restaurant, I could not help but notice the contrast between this scene and the entire street environment.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.2 | 1/160 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 200

Photographed 3/22/26

Out Of Place

El Paseo - Shop

El Paseo - Gallery

El Paseo - Dining

El Paseo - Music

Mario

Kitchen 86

Palm Desert, CA

Friday & Saturday nights feature "dueling pianos". Kris and Mario put on a great show.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro - Screen shot from a video clip

Photographed 3/20/26

Kris

Kitchen 86

Palm Desert, CA

Friday & Saturday nights feature "dueling pianos". Kris and Mario put on a great show.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/40 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 3200

Photographed 3/20/26

Since 1958

Sugar Bowl

Old Town Scottsdale, AZ

The best Coffee Cafe  Float around (coffee ice cream doused with iced coffee in a large glass, topped with whipped cream).



#1: Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/160 | 90mm | ISO 100 w/ Leitz Wetzlar 90mm F4 Elmar-C (adapted)

#2: Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 | 1/125 sec | 40mm equiv | ISO 640

All Photographed 3/9/26

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

Pasta Man

Cancun, MX

A favorite Cancun restaurant, Cenacolo, opened in a new location recently. Freshly made pasta is better than ever.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.8 | 1/60 | 6.76mm (24mm equiv) ISO 500

Photographed 1/14/26

Fog?

Palm Desert, CA

In the two weeks I was in Palm Desert, this is the only moisture I encountered in the air.



Sony A7Cii @ f?? | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 125

Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4 (adapted)

Photographed 11/5/25

Bike Cafe

Bike Cafe

Berlin, Germany

Not 100% of our trip involved "heavy" sights. We found this very cool restaurant/bike shop one morning and indulged in a great breakfast.  I also feasted on some eye candy of beautiful & colorful bikes and gear.

A personal bonus was shooting these with a film camera and home developing/scanning the film.



Nikon 35Ti | 35mm | Kodak Ultramax 400 | ISO 400

Photographed 9/17/25

 

Rent Me

Spokes & Wheels

Fishbowl

Toronto, CA

This was the original photo I was going to use for last week's 52Frames submission which is in the style of Saul Leiter.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/60 | 40mm equiv | ISO 320

Photographed 7/11/25

Intersection Observations

A few shots from a photowalk on a beautiful day in Chicago.

Collision Course

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/800 | 60mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

In The Middle Of The Street

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/160 | 51mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Outside Inside

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/125 | 51mm | ISO 500

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

All Photographed 4/27/25

Breakfast Bust

Chicago, IL

Busted as the shutter clicked.

Sony A7IV @ f4 | 1/200 | 43mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G

Photographed 4/5/25

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.

Toes In The Sand

Cancun, MX

I never ever get tired of this scene.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.8 1/30 6.8mm (61mm equiv) ISO 640

Photographed 1/25/25

Crash The Party?

Arlington Heights, IL



Subtle self-portrait behind the pulled back curtain.

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/500 | 40mm | ISO 8000

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar (adapted)


Photographed 11/17/24

Calories

52Frames - Week 44 - Baked

J's Deli

Palm Desert, CA

Dinner at the deli so the day's baked goods were already covered.  Streak-saver shot AND a good dessert nonetheless.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.8 | 1/100 | 6.76mm (24mm equiv) | ISO 160

Photographed 10/30/24