Maxxum 28-85mm – Earth, Sun, Film

VMLP 21: The Minolta Maxxum 600si: A Perfect “First” Camera

On: April 4, 2022

I like knobs and buttons—so do a lot of people. It would seem that by 1995 Minolta had gotten the message and produced the 600si—YES!!!. Like a lot of gear, I heard about the Minolta 600si reading forums posts. I was focused on buying “7” level Maxxums and, at theContinue Reading

Garden Frame: Being and Becoming

On: January 11, 2021

In: Garden Frame, Gardening Journey

Description: Overhead shot of a coneflower cluster taken immediately after a welcome summer rain Background: I knew my garden would have coneflowers before even considering any other plants. They have a certain relaxed elegance that handles summer sun with grace. Here in Atlanta, the first round of buds appears in late AprilContinue Reading