My father and I took only a few photos of each other over the years. When I was old enough, he gave me his Kalimar, which he'd bought for his honeymoon, and told me "Go see." And I did—leaving behind my hometown, my country, my family. Over decades I returned only in glimpses; in grabs and fast frames. Lately, with his own shutter slowing, I visited my father more and more. Lawrence John Korchin passed away yesterday, at 86, and I'm just now starting to see what he meant.
Broken New York /
Someone in my building brought her out to the trash, a 70s-ish objet that had languished in a living room for god knows how long, serving some need for decor or perhaps company. That's the City for you—toss out the cherished, bring out your dead.
Cottage country. /
Phoning Home /
Over the last several months, I’ve been returning to my hometown to take care of family—some of those images are here. But on the last trip (maybe the final one) I did not have my usual lens with me. It was a chance to use my mobile more. Saskatoon really is a lovely place, it’s just that, well, I was in a mood.
Meet the Hamateurs! /
Finally! Fresh from Hamcation, with a full compliment of radio portraits—and a new website—the Hamateurs Project is ready for viewing. Our antics in Orlando rendered quite a few amateur operators who were kind enough to pose for us, and the results are really pleasing. Take a look at the face of amateur radio today.
Meet Bob KF2GQ, another friendly Hamateur.
Passing through. /
Jim Hall, the accomplished musician and giant of jazz guitar for over 50 years, passed away last week. I'll miss his signature sound, gentlemanly countenance and appetite for a ripe joke. I've photographed Jim many times—our final session in his Greenwich Village apartment was to document his guitar collection.
The images below were taken at a sound check at the Village Vanguard in 2005. It's not likely we'll hear this style of music played with such individualism, which, apart from the man, is what we'll miss the most.
Jim Hall, Village Vanguard, New York CIty 2005
