New American / Leica M-4

Shot an a swearing in ceremony for persons who had sworn in to become new American citizens at Battery Park in NYC. The lens was the 50mm F2 Summicron and the film was Tri-X developed

in D-76 full strength.

Meet and greet shot / Nikon FTn

An archival shot from the NYC mayoral campaign of Mario Cuomo. He lost but eventually became a three term Governor of New York State. The lens was the superlative Nikkor 105 F 2.5 that I still use on my digital cameras. Shot on Tri-X developed in D-76 full strength.

An early Christmas shot from the archives. / Fuji S2-Pro

Shot at a Christmas party for a costumer that ram many social programs on Long Island, this shot proves the great ability of Fuji sensors.

Archival photo / Mamyia 645

Shot for a Nursing home brochure, this photo captures the vitality of the subject along with her dignity. The lens was the Mamyia 80mm F 2.8. The film was Trix Professional 120 developed in D-76 full strength.

Sicilian mountains / E PL-2

This range is in Scopello, a section of Castellammare. The mountains in this area are very rocky and appear to be very "serious and mean looking."

Silly abstractions / Canon D 30

Looking out from my balcony window in Sicily on a sunny day through the curtain. It makes for interesting if silly photos; but I do like the design.

Archival shot / Nikon Ftn

This is a very sad shot as the woman in bed died a day later. The photo was for a home care brochure. The lens wax the Nikkor 50mm F 1.4. Shot on Tri-X developed in D-76 full strength.