On June 29, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt established Mesa Verde National Park to “preserve the works of man.” Mesa Verde was the first national park of its kind in the United States. Mesa Verde preserves nearly 5,000 archeological sites for current and future generations. Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in the park, inspires visitors…
SAN MARTÍN DE TERREROS (SAN MARTÍN)
The town of San Martín de Terreros (San Martín) is located in the Municipality of Dolores Hidalgo, the proclaimed “Cradle of National Independence.” (in the State of Guanajuato). There are 695 people who live there. San Martín de Terreros (San Martín) is 2025 meters above sea level. In the town there are 351 men and…
LOW Rider
What’s the sound of a LOW Rider? This would be my #1 choice to own.
Out Of Nowhere
First, the stills. And then the video! I had the great pleasure of shooting with Taos Band “Out Of Nowhere” on Saturday night. Out of Nowhere is a high-energy dance band of covers and originals, with influences that span swing, jazz, soul, funk, R&B, Latin, and blues. The line up is Elaine Nelson, saxophones and keyboard; Barnaby Hazen, electric…
Birrell Jones Studio & Gallery
The new Birrell Jones Studio and Gallery, 832 State Road 76, Chimayó, New Mexico 87522. Anticipated Opening Spring, 2018. Why Worry? Be Happy! Life Is An Adventure, Not A Destination.
Santa Fe Public Schools Music Program Parade
On October 21, 2017 I had the great pleasure to act as the photographer for the Ortiz Middle School Marching Band. My assignment was to document the band’s participation in a public demonstration march with other Santa Fe Public Schools music programs. Children from several Santa Fe area schools participated, including Santa Fe High, Capitol…
Palladiotypes
Palladium prints, also called Palladiotypes, are photographic prints that are hand-made by a monochrome contact negative printing process. Suzanne Birrell and I take it one step further, we hand watercolor tint over a palladiotype. … what would you call these? Palladiocolors?
Aspens Of Aspen
I look at a single Aspen tree, and marvel at the beautiful form, shape, and color in summer, winter, spring, and fall. Aspens grow year around, even in the winter. Aspen are the only deciduous tree I know of that does. Another magical fact is that a stand or group of aspen trees is considered a…
My Santa Fe Fix On #Route66
Every now and then, I just have to get away for a photography adventure of some kind. This month, it was a Road Trip from Los Angeles to Santa Fé, all along the old US Route 66. Or #route66 as it is most commonly referred to today. What a beautiful, and very special historical drive it is too….
Sunset And Dine
COALITION TO PROTECT L.A. NEIGHBORHOODS & JOBS STOP THE HOUSING BAN presented THE FIFTH ANNUAL SUNSET & DINE: CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND CUISINE I had the honor of being the official event photographer. Sunset & Dine celebrates some of the eclectic and creative culinary concepts taking root near the famed intersection of Sunset and Vine – from chef-driven…
Hollywood Property Owners Alliance
One of my favorite clients, the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, recently moved their office to a beautiful, hip new storefront location in the middle of Hollywood, immediately dressing up the neighborhood with their brightly lit windows. To celebrate their move-in, they invited the community to an “Open House.” As someone once said, I wish you were there. It…
Decisive Moments
This page is the intersection of my life; the Decisive Moments from my life on social media from my photo archive. The display will change over time. Both my social media feed and my photo archive refresh often, as I make new posts so you can be entertained as the world changes don’t pass me by….
Night of the Radishes (Noche de Rábanos)
Night of the Radishes (Noche de Rábanos) is an annual event held every December 23rd in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico. In 2005, I volunteered to be the “official” photographer for the city Government, as the City had no decent photographs to use for their event promotion and marketing, nor any budget to create them. It is one…
Night At The Sands
A night at the Sands from Creative Artist Studios is more than a theatrical event, it is an experience. From the moment you walk in the doors the players bring you on board and into their dramas. Lucy just wants to sing but Ricky will have none of it. Ricky plays the piano and tries…
Only In Hollywood 2015
The Only in Hollywood Music + Arts Festival was a four-day music and arts showcase and walkable neighborhood open house for the Hollywood community. This was the inaugural Music + Arts experience and was a showcase of both established performers and artists, and emerging young talent. Discover music, art and creativity animating the street scene and facilitating enjoyment…
ArmaGAYddon
Second City in Hollywood celebrates over 50 years of cutting edge satiric revues and sketches with its latest hysterically witty musical sketch ArmaGAYddon. The show begins with the premise that Gay marriage has been sanctioned by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and serendipitously the only Friday night performance of ArmaGAYddon was performed on the…
Diana Terranova & Her Pal PowerGirl
When DC Comics put out the PR call for a Guinness Book of World Records attempt at the record for the largest COSPLAY character event, it was irresistible. As we often say around here, Only In Hollywood!
Dodge Challenger Hellcat
#Challenger #Hellcat @dodge Oh how pretty. #She #MakeItPop to a #purrfect #cinemagraph
Feeding
Feeding is a #cinemagraph even a #hummingbird has the #pleasure of making! Created using an @getolympus OMD EM5 Mark II
A Happy Morning
#sunshine in the #morningrush means #MoveMent for my @McDonalds @McCafe @Flixel #cinemagraphs
Second City Hollywood: Hell County Florida
Florida is a hell hole. Literally. The devil has retired to Central Florida and is running amuck, as if the humidity, hurricanes and bugs weren’t enough! Second City, Hollywood presents “HELL COUNTY, FLORIDA” ENSEMBLE Rich Baker Gillian Bellinger Craig Cackowski Maya Estephanos Kevin Michael Hoffman Hans Holsen Monique Madrid Chrissy Swinko Irene White …
Flamenco Mexicana!
Does shooting a high-resolution Medium Format camera for web sized images make a difference? You better believe it does! The whole look is different from 35mm. So are the depth of field and focus fall off. These from my first book, “Flamenco Mexicana!” Contax 645, Contax 80mm f2, and Leaf Aptus 75. Give a look, and…
Did You See The UFO’s Over Hollywood?
Word has it that in order to #Discover #why #UFO #fly #over #Hollywood you must first join and Support @hwartscouncil at the Hollywood Arts Council web site here: http://www.hollywoodartscouncil.org
I (heart) Art
Hollywood Arts Council “I (Heart) Art” Event 2015 by Chuck Jones This video is about Hollywood Arts Council “I (Heart) Art” Event 2015. Ok, I admit it. I am a complete sucker for anything to do with promoting the arts to children. As a working artist myself, it saddens me to see funding for art programs…
Masks
These masks are all in our personal collection, and are not for sale. They are the work of a Mexican artist friend. Fabulous, aren’t they?
Cats
Los Angeles Swing Band “Cats With Class” December 22, 2014, 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA Sony a7S with Contax Zeiss 85mm f/1.4
Light Is Also A Noun
Stop thinking of light as Illumination, and start thinking about light as your subject. Light as a Noun, not as an adjective. Leica M9, 21mm Summilux f/1.4 ASPH @ f/3.4. 1/8th Sec ISO 160.
Pass That Bottle To Me
Pass That Bottle To Me from TheCameraForum on Vimeo. Pass That Bottle To Me written by Voodoo Swing. Mama’s Hot Sauce is: Paula (Blu) de Vos, Lead vocals. John de Vos, Guitar & vocals. Chuck Strong, Drum & vocals. Suzanne Birrell, Bass & vocals. Editor and Soundtrack Synchronization for Pass That Bottle To Me was…
Leica 100 Years Celebration Portraits
IN 2014, LEICA CAMERA AG WILL BE CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF LEICA PHOTOGRAPHY The year 1914 saw the birth of 35 mm Leica photography as we know it today. Oskar Barnack made the Leitz Camera, the very first Leica, 100 years ago. And now, in 2014, Leica Camera AG is celebrating the centenary year of…
Bearded Dragon
From Wikipedia.org Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The term “bearded dragon” is most commonly used to describe the central bearded dragon, (Pogona vitticeps). Members of this genus live in the arid, rocky, semidesert regions and dry open woodlands of Australia. They are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in…
Cats With Class-LA Battle of the Bands Winner!
Cats With Class-LA Battle of the Bands Full Set. from Chuck Jones I had the distinct pleasure of filming Cats With Class, and their Winning Thirty Minute Set at the Los Angeles Battle of the Bands. Performed by Cats With Class: Victor Arno on Drums; Suzanne Birrell on Bass & Vocals; James Liu on Clarinet &…
Salerno
Salerno Winery by Chuck Jones Salerno Winery is a small boutique winery located in the Ramona Valley American Viticultural Area. Opera singer Herman Salerno and his wife Rose first came to the Ramona Valley in 1998 with over 23 years prior experience crafting fine wines and a dream to establish a world class winery. That is…
Dia de los Muertos 2013
I’ve photographed Dia de los Muertos in Mexico for seven of the past eleven years. It is one of those long term photography projects that just sneaks up on you, and you don’t even realize it is a long term project until you are, pardon the pun, dead in the middle of it. It was…
Erik Staudenmaier Spotted!
Recently spotted slumming it up at The Oyster House in Studio City, renowned LA Architectual Photographer Erik Staudenmaier http://www.ericstaudenmaier.com relaxes with Suzanne and I while we wait on our PEI Mussels.
Life At A Snails Pace – Final
I’ve kept worrying with this video edit awhile now. I like this version the best. So far! I also put this “Making Of” together. Life In A Snail’s Space from TheCameraForum on Vimeo. Life In A Snail’s Space – The Making Of Life At A Snail’s Pace. A Chuck Jones Film
TheCameraForum.Com
Call us nuts or call us interested in mature level discussions about the Art, Science, and Technology of image creation in today’s age. Whatever spirit motivated each of us, working together with a group of my friends we have launched TheCameraForum.Com. We expect lots of lively discussions, product reviews, evaluations, comments, and suggestions for further…
Fuji X-Pro1 – First Look
I got the opportunity to play with the new Fuji XPro-1 but only for a week, not nearly enough time to fully evaluate this fantastic new Fuji camera. I want to get it back in here for a more in depth test and review after an impressive initial look. I can say that this is…
The Man Who Shot Hobbits
Few of you have likely ever heard of my friend Nels Israelson. For years, Nels has been one of those hard working photographic souls who’s work is absolutely fabulous, but whose lot in life is to work for major film studios. You know, those fat cat corporations who squeeze value and every PR possibility like…
Why I *HATE* Autofocus Tracking – Sometimes
Moving now to a mirrorless camera workflow, I decided to revisit autofocus. This of course has nothing to do with my aging eyes. One of the many “new” features some of these powerful cameras have is a feature called Autofocus Tracking. Autofocus tracking, simply means you lock onto a subject and the autofocus system holds your…
Crystal
August 19, 2012 Oakland, California Sony NEX-7 & Leica 28mm Summicron ASPH. Crystal and I take off for an old Navy ship for some fun and photos!
Occupy San Francisco & The iPhone 4S
Occupy-San-Francisco-Cut-IV from TheCameraForum on Vimeo. Filmed October 15, 2011 on a one-day old iPhone 4S. On this day global protests for democracy occurred in 951 cities, in 85 countries around the world. San Francisco, California, USA was one of them. On this day 500,000 turned out in Madrid, with 400,000 in Barcelona. San Francisco was…
Ken Burns: On Story
Ken Burns: On Story from Redglass Pictures on Vimeo. This is just too good not to share with all of you. Ken Burns is a visionary storyteller, as well as a true pioneer in presentation. Personally, I credit Ken Burns more than any other single person with creating the art form we are now…
Food Styling “Tricks” Of The Trade
Why That McD’s Burger In Your Hand Looks Different On The Page. Food photography is an art all unto itself. There’s a lot more to it than just a photographer standing behind his tripod yelling “Lights!”, “How’s That One Look On The Monitor?” or “Action on Set!” A great food stylist is the difference…
Leonard Brooks
Leonard Brooks – 1911-2011 I just learned that my old friend and client, Canadian Painter Leonard Brooks has passed away at the ripe old age of 100. He and his photographer wife Riva Brooks were two of the more famous original ex-patriot artists that found their home in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato Mexico. I…
Deep Green Festival
The magic got off to a roaring start Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Richmond, CA. Deep Green, the 2nd annual earth day celebration of cannabis, health & ecology. Entertainment consisted of soulful rap from the guest DJ’s and live performances from an assortment of talented artists. Then as the day progressed into evening, the drumming began……
Terry
Terry is now on permanent disability retirement, after a riot related injury she experienced working in the Juvenile Detention Center in Oakland, CA. Terry formerly told this story to the inmates in her charge. Thank you Terry for sharing your story with me. Click Play Arrow Above To Start
Now Departing: The Magic Love Bus
Has it really been that many years? In 1964 author Ken Kesey and his crew of “Merry Pranksters” cast off from the San Francisco Bay Area in their psychedelic day-glow painted school bus named “Further.” Further’s trip proved to be a cross country journey to visit New York City and its infamous resident, Professor Timothy…
Painted Faces
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® is a leading-edge Order of queer nuns. Since their first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted themselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. They believe all people have a…
Crystal Nezgoda
Crystal Nezgoda Crystal Nezgoda is an aspiring young actress with a tremendous potential. Crystal is also a woman of strong character both in the rolls she plays on stage as well as the obstacles, heartaches, and personal challenges she has struggled with and overcome in her personal life. Crystal is probably the best…
A New Favorite.
“He who approaches the temple of the Muses without inspiration, in the belief that craftsmanship alone suffices, will remain a bungler and his presumptuous poetry will be obscured by the songs of the maniacs.” Plato Photo “Plato Silanion Musei Capitolini MC1377” by English: Copy of Silanion – Marie-Lan Nguyen (User:Jastrow) 2009. Licensed under CC BY…
New Position
Bass: sAssAfrAs – Vocals: Modest Goddess – Turntables & Synths: Dr. Red Beard – Guitar: evoL – Drums: CRISPy CRUIZeR Fresh, hot, upcoming Bay Area indy band “The New Position” slide teaser. The New Position playing live at the Stork Club.
The Owl & The PussyCat
One hundred, sixty years ago, in the fanciful world of Edward Lear, there was an Owl and a PussyCat, a Duck and a Kangaroo, and many more delightful characters who had bold adventures. Uncle Arly, who traveled the world with cricket on the end of his nose, and the green headed Jumblies, who went…
VideoGraph Designer is Coming Along
This videograph created using the latest beta test version of VideoGraph Designer™. More VideoGraphs available at http:VideoGraphDesigner.Com
Jane Richardson Mack – Artist
21 July 2011 I like to argue that an artist is an artist. Art is a life choice; it’s a philosophy of living. You are either an artist or you’re not. So, with that in mind, when I heard that visual artist Jane Richardson Mack, known for her wonderful and magical Verre églomisé, was…
VideoGraphs?
Something new occasionally comes along that contributes to the art of photography. These are examples, in my opinion. Early experiments. Today, the tools are very crude to render these -as is the now almost antique GIF image format with it’s extremely limited 256 Color format – a format that causes solarization with my wide…
Contino
The Pete Contino Band March 2, 2011 Studio D Recording, Main Room, Sausalito, CA
Flamenco!
Flamenco is a style of Spanish music, played especially on the guitar and accompanied by singing and dancing. A style of spirited, rhythmical dance performed to such music, often with castanets. ORIGIN late 19th century Spanish ‘like a gypsy.’ I must thank my dear and most special friend, my Brother, Vidal Berrones Murillo, for inviting me to this and many other superb…
Sugar Cane Harvest
Fall 2005 Sugar Cane Harvest, Tabasco, Mexico Shot with Leica R9 DMR & Leica R Lenses
San Martin de los Terreros
San Martin de los Terreros Festival, Guanajuato, Mexico “The Blessing of the Horses” November 10, 2005 Leica R8 DMR Serial #97 & Leica R Lenses
Dia de los Muertos Oaxaca
Week of November 1, 2005 State of Oaxaca, Mexico Leica R9 DMR & Leica R Lenses