Photography

I’ve always loved taking photos. Who doesn’t? But I didn’t get serious about it until I realized that photography was a vital part of documenting and preserving roadside culture. I bought my first real camera in 1991, a Nikon SLR with a couple of nice lenses. My favorite ammunition for it was Fugi Velvia 50 slide film. That setup served me well until 2004, when I could no longer hold back the digital tidal wave. One thing I miss is the effort that went into setting up shots and the suspense of not knowing whether they were good or bad until the packages of processed film were opened.

Here are a few of my favorites: