Blackbird Fly TLR First Roll

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First roll of film through the Blackbird Fly TLR toy cam.


Studio Play

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These were actually just shots to check light levels for further film shooting. We will see how the film shots compare.


Petri Roll

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I caught a bug to shoot some film. These are from roll #1 run through my great uncle’s old Petri Color 35.


B Rose and Shockspital

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B Rose and Shockspital, from a visit back in June ‘09.


DIY Digital Pinhole Camera

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I’ve been playing with my Lensbaby again, and recently ordered my first “toy” film camera, a Blackbird, Fly TLR. On the same kick, I decided to see what a pinhole digital camera would look like and built a first try out of an old Nikon body cap, a Blue Moon bottle cap and a dab of glue.

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Then I shot this 30 second exposure of my desk. I can’t wait to give it a try in strong daylight.


The Montano Party

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The Montano Party

Berkeley Fishing Pier

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Berkeley CA fishing pier.


Ruihui Lin Ghost Bike

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Ruihui Lin Ghost Bike lock up. Ruihui was struck and killed on August 3rd, 2009 at the intersection of Louisa and Meyran, Pittsburgh.


Vintage Grand Prix 2009

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Stick’s annual birthday outing to the Vintage Grand Prix.


Images from the week

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Images from the week. Swollen ankle from polo, hangin’ at Jeff’s, house construction.


Northbrook Velodrome

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Northbrook Velodrome, June 5 2009. I was blessed with good light on my brief visit.


Ghetto Cross

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Chicago Ghetto Cross, June 2009.


Matt and Carrie

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This is Carrie and Matt.
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And they’re getting married!

Great friends that I’m selfishly bummed are moving to St Louis next month, even if it is for all the right reasons. I can’t wait to visit.


Chicago June 2009

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Visiting Chicago for a few days, riding and hitting the must-see bike sights.


6th Midwest Bike Polo Champeenships

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Traveled to Dayton Ohio for the 6th annual Midwest Champeenships. Team Rough Touch had a good showing.
Image gallery posted at Urban Velo.


East End Beer Ride 2009

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East End Brewing’s annual keg ride drew 500+ people for 2009, doubling the 2008 numbers. Potentially the largest grass-roots ride in Pittsburgh in decades.

Black and Goldsprints

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Black and Goldsprints at OTB last night.

Pedal Pittsburgh 2009 Bike Valet

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Pedal Pittsburgh always attracts a number of riders to explore the city. BikePGH parked some 300+ bikes for folks as they had lunch after the ride.


Roofers

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Roofer across the street, shot from attic window.


Torker Cargo Bike

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I like fast bikes and I like slow bikes.

Basement

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A favorite Polish Hill basement.


Schwinn American

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Schwinn American. I’ve owned this bike for years – bought it at the thrift store as seen for $39.99 – and know very little about it.
Shot a few months back for a friend’s project. Needed a shot of an old bike that looked like a flatbed scan.


Art All Night Lawrenceville

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Art All Night in Lawrenceville. Worked the bike valet last year, just wandered about a bit this time.


Recent Images – Urban Velo April 2009

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Recent images for Urban Velo.


Rob’s Knee

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Everything was going well until Rob’s knee opened up. A few dozen stitches, back playing polo two days later.