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Emma & Nik, 2014

Some San Francisco Street Shots

I was in the City by the Bay last week, primarily to visit Pier 24-- the world's largest museum devoted exclusively to photography (for which you need an appointment to visit).  They had a spectacular exhibit up that devoted each of their twenty odd galleries to favorites selected by what must be some pretty astute collectors.  Some galleries were thematically organized (a whole room of classic rock and roll images!), and some focused on specific photographers.  So I got to see original prints of some work I've only ever before seen reprinted in books (like Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother and several pieces from Robert Frank's The Americans), and discovered some new favorites like Consuela Kanaga.  While in San Francisco I also visited the SF Museum of Modern Art, and they had a really cool exhibit of post-war Japanese photography as well as one devoted to Anthony Hernandez who counts as another new favorite whose work I hope to explore more in the future. Needless to say, I was inspired and also spent some time wandering around the city with my camera in hand. Sadly, I was battling a head cold the whole time I was there, and so didn't have my usual energy, so I feel like I didn't get as much shot as I hoped (not to mention the storm that rolled in and forced me to leave a day early, lest I get caught on the wrong side of the Sierra Nevada range). Anyway, here's a first taste of some of what I did photograph there.

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A Girl and Her Goat, Niagara County Fair 2015

My Favorite Comedian Today

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Pretty Flower. 2016

My Favorite Song Today (Cool Video Too)

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Delaware Park, 2015

Toonerville Thursday

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Chicago, 2014 (Go Cubs!)

This Week's Playlist & Podcast

Dr. John's Record Shelf was on the air again this past Sunday, and you can see the featured music listed below.  If you want to hear the show (including Art Vandalay, Sandwiches of the Stars! a Top Five List and much more), just click here.

Bills, Ultimate Painting

Los Borrachos, Car Seat Headrest

Straight Edge of the Blade, Jenny & Johnny

Early Morning Rain, Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

Demons, Frank Turner

L.A. Woman, Doors

San Francisco BC, Silver Jews

Let's Take Some Drugs and Drive Around, Silos

Ticking Timebomb, All Girl Summer Fun Band

Calvin Rae, Walker Kong

Jug Band Music, Lovin' Spoonful

Down on Penny's Farm, Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur

Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine, Sue Foley

Shot By Both Sides, Magazine

A New England, Kirsty Maccoll

Robert DeNiro's Waiting, Bananarama

Cars, Gary Numan

Like Ringo, Dick Lord

She Loves You, Peter Sellers

Piggy in the Middle, Rutles

A Letter to the Beatles, Four Preps

Runnin' Away, Sly & the Family Stone

Hurricane (Johnnie's Themes), Lord Huron

Talkin' About You, Rolling Stones

Tulane, Chuck Berry

Promised Land, Elvis Presley

Bye Bye My Love, The Chips

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Hermosa Beach, 2016

My Favorite Song Today

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Berlin, 2010

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Emma & Natalie, 2016

My Favorite Painting Today

Jan Vermeer van Delft, Young Woman With a Water Pitcher c1664-65

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Buffalo, 2016

Toonerville Thursday

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Puppets at the Renaissance Fair, 2009

My Favorite Band Today

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Seattle Rock and Roll Orchestra, 2013

This Week's Playlist & Podcast

This week the emphasis was on great tunes on Dr. John's Record Shelf.  You can see the playlist below, and hear a recording of the program by clicking here.

What It Means, Drive-By Truckers

Land of Hope and Dreams, Bruce Springsteen

Freedom Highway, Mavis Staples

Fortunate Son, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Press On, Robinella

What's Going On, Marvin Gaye

Combat Rock, Sleater-Kinney

Oh Soul, Mary Gauthier

Got a Feelin, Mamas & Papas

I'm Stone in Love With You, Stylistics

Dream Alone, Artie Garr

Farmer  John, Tidal Waves

Magic 8 Ball, Cub

If Only You Were Lonely, Replacements

Start Choppin', Dinosaur Jr.

She Belongs to Me, Bob Dylan

Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Bob Dylan

I'll Be Your Baby Tonight, Bob Dylan

Lo and Behold, Bob Dylan & the Band

I Wonder, Roseanne Cash

Lady Doctor, Graham Parker

Nothing at All, Andrew Cash

Ain't He Got Nerve, Mint Juleps

Haiti, Caetano Veloso

Well It's True That We Love One Another, White Stripes & Holly Golightly

Domino, Van Morrison

Green Rocky Road, Kathy & Carol

Last Train to Clarksville, Monkees

Sound of the Rain, The Dils

Instant Hit, Slits

Real Thing, Pointed Sticks

Teenage Kicks, The Undertones

Bye Bye My Love, The Chips

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Ben in Chicago, 2014

Some More Pictures of Florence

From my Itlay trip back in 2008. I don't think I've ever posted these before, but even if I have, I think they are worth another look.

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Piazza della Repubblica, Florence 2008

My Favorite Comedians Today

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Fort Niagara, 2016

Lost Creek

My good friend Jim introduced me to a spot today that I had never heard of, even though it's only about 80 miles from where I live (and believe me, in Montana, 80 miles is like around the block). The place is Lost Creek State Park, and we took a ride over there this morning and spent a very pleasant couple of hours taking pictures.  It's not a big place, so a lot of these are just different angles on the same spots, but it was a very cool place to hang out and practice our photography skills.  We're already talking about heading beack to see how it looks once it snows. 

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Sailboats on Lake Ontario, 2016