Happy Birthday Magenta

Today Jerry Burchfield Would have turned 63. This Image is from a trip I did with Him and a few others from Cypress College a Few Years Ago. He Took us out to EL TORO MARINE AIR STATION which was no longer in use and is destined to be The Great Park in Irvine . Jerry always talked about how light and color worked in tandem along with many other factors that made up a photograph. Well Jerry you are no longer walking among us but all the lessons and wisdom and Friendship you gave me will Live on. I too share the things you taught the many students you touched. Jerry you were always a wonderful Photographer and Teacher but most of all You are still a valued FRIEND.

Graciela Iturbide on Polaroid 600 Film 7-24-2010

I went to see Graciela Iturbide's latest Opening at the ROSE GALLERY in Santa Monica last Saturday. The show is called asor. My Friend Veronica got to work with the gallery on this show and also drove Graciela around Santa Monica on Saturday too. I met Veronica at the Gallery Opening and was able to take a photograph of the Two of them on Polaroid 600 Film. I also took a PORTRAIT of GRACIELA !!

I asked Graciela to sit on the planter thats full of white roses by the front door of the gallery . I had seen her sitting there smoking earlier and thought it would make for a good location. I only took the One Photo you see above. It came out better then I hoped, along with the Polaroid of Graciela & Veronica. I Did a 3rd Polaroid of Veronica by the Roses that I like too!

Overall It was a GREAT NIGHT OUT!!!

Thank You Veronica for getting me out of my funk and out of the HOUSE!!!