I recently upgraded from my faithful, yet declining, Canon Powershot A620 to the fancy and retro-inspired Olympus EP-1.
Despite the ever-changing tides of technology, and trying to ignore the fact that this camera is probably already out-of-date, I want to say that I truly enjoy taking pictures with this little fella. As most of my work still lies in the realm of analog photography, ripe with chemistry and patience, I feel a wave of fear tingle up my spine each time I snap the shutter on the EP-1. The wave of fear loosely translates into, “Is it really this easy? Can I really just do this and get sharper pictures than my trusted and inherited 35mm Olympus OM2?”
Before getting into my brain’s internal debate between the pros and cons of both the film and digital worlds of photography (my cerebrum is rooting for film while my cerebellum is putting its money on digital) I will show you a few images from the newly acquired EP-1. Enjoy.
If this truck is correct, good posture gets you into the good graces of god.
Photographed on the side of US209 in Milford, PA.
My wife and I were recently on a flight from Minneapolis to New York. In trying to be a dutiful and prepared passenger and perhaps, trying to recall memorable quotes from the movie Fight Club, I took a look at the aircraft’s passenger safety information.
While thoroughly reviewing each safety measure, I noticed the following:
1. The man in seat 4A is just as limber as the ballerina in seat 7A.
2. Say what you want about Willy Wonka, at least he’s not a jackass like Mr. Kotter.
Honestly, Mr. Kotter, exiting with your briefcase? How are you going to discipline the Sweathogs when you keep on breaking tried and true airline policies?
The Camera Club of New York is hosting their annual silent auction at Calumet Photographic (22 w22nd St b/w 5th & 6th Ave) on December 2nd between 6 and 8pm. $10 bucks will get you in the door and will allow you to bid on a slew of established and emerging photographers (such as yours truly).
All proceeds go to the support of CCNY, which, through it’s many programs, helps contribute to the continuation of the photographic medium (and the artists behind said medium).
CLICK HERE for an auction preview of participating artists.
One of the clients I work for happens to be a humongous corporate entity who, at the time being, shall remain nameless. Over the years, I have noticed miniscule things that I want to share with you all, my faithful readers, that I believe speak volumes. I will start posting these little nuances as part of an ongoing series titled, The Conglomerate Chronicles.
Part 1: The Corporate Makeover
MARCH 2008 – PRE BAILOUT – Circa 1990 Cross Patterned ,Upholstered Tub Chairs with Circular, Glass Top Formica Based Table
MARCH 2009 – POST BAILOUT – Divina Italian Leather Lounge Chairs with Saarinen Oval Adjustable Height End Table
Suggested retail price of makeover – $5835.00
Found in a vending machine outside of a Brooklyn Deli. Two quarters and a turn of the crank later, these little religious rings were mine.
I threw my coin into the fountain and entered my recently christened Residential series in HEY, HOT SHOT! A JEN BECKMAN PROJECT.
Hey, Hot Shot! is a yearly contest that reviews entries from a diverse body of emerging and established photographers from around the world, culminating in the selection of five ‘Hot Shots’. The panel that reviews the work selects weekly ‘contenders’ and writes about their work on the Hey, Hot Shot! blog.
I am happy to say that I made the ‘Rocky -style’ contender status and my work was reviewed on Oct 8th. For you, my tender readers, who are fighting in my corner please visit the review here: Hey, Hot Shot!-Hey Hot Shot! Contender: David Ebeltoft.
Stay tuned for updates!
I’ve ‘blown away the cobwebs’ and updated my website with new color work, a new series shown at the APW Gallery in July and various tweaks and adjustments.
Check out all the new (and old) works and words at www.davidebeltoft.com.
Holiday Inn Express, Albany, NY
Employee Lounge, Kingston, NY
Closed Kinkos, Manhattan, NY
I just returned from North Dakota (although my bags did not) from a busy and inspiring week at Dickinson State University . I was invited by DSU and AATTA (Alcohol Awareness through the Arts) to give several lectures on screenwriting, film, passion, and how to translate your love for art or writing into a career.
I want to thank all of those who attended the 9/08 babbling session that Heart River Writer’s Circle held at Beck Auditorium. I truly appreciated the support, laughs, and questions. It turned out to be a wonderful experience, one (as my loving and caring wife will attest) that I worried about for quite some time. So thank you once again, hopefully I’ll be able to repay your kindness.
9/08 Heart River Writer’s Circle Lecture on Screenwriting
A wonderful part of the AATTA program, was working with creative students Amy Tichy, Troy Kuntz, Amanda Leftridge, Kyle Thiel, and DSU Alum, Aparna Subramanian to create BAAB, a blog dedicated to promoting the students ideas and creativity at DSU. Check out their imaginative films, photos, and words at www.baabdsu.blogspot.com.
I think that, among the countless highlights of the past week, there were three beautiful and amazing things that stood out.
I was able to stay with my generous parents during the AATTA week so the first highlight came from my mother, Gail, in the form of a note. My mother is a wonderful note taker and poster. Every morning, when we are home, a note is found on either the kitchen counter or table that explains the day (and the things my mother graciously does for us) and always ends with a little message of love. Below is the note I found on the kitchen counter on the night before my public lecture on screenwriting for the Heart River Writer’s Circle.
The second highlight was from my father, Paul. Preparing to be introduced by an English Professor at DSU, I was shocked, but overwhelmingly pleased, when my father was asked to come up to the podium and give a heartfelt and thorough introduction. I tried hard not to interuptt and scream after every line or compliment, “I got that from him! ” or “He inspired that!”
So to both of my parents, thank you. Thank you for your continued love and support and for letting me raid your fridge at all hours of the day and night.
And the third and final highlight was the love, support, and generosity of my beautiful wife Payal. Payal graciously allowed me to abandon her in New York for this week to pursue my passion with the arts and to hopefully transfer that passion along to other students. Her loan came with an extremely low interest rate (a few extra hugs at the airport) and was vital in making this week and my future work a success. I cannot thank her enough for being by my side!
