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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Strings Attached
Here’s a shot from John Capewell’s younger days when he wanted to play around with photography, composition and odd juxtapositions. He’s included himself in the center of this oddly posed crowd as he activates his camera’s shutter with a length … Continue reading
Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection
Tagged analog, antique photograph, cold, Derby, early 20th Century, Ella, fashion, fur, glass negative, grumpy, hats, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, string, style, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, trees, USA, vintage, Westville, winter
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Ham & Cheese
I can’t pinpoint how this came about – I think it may have been an article about a dad who lovingly drew a cartoon on his kindergartener’s sandwich bag every day. Never one to be outdone, Joe grabbed a Sharpie … Continue reading
The Photo Elective – South Philly Circa 1981
As I wrote recently, I lived in New Jersey but commuted to the big city across the Delaware River to attend the Philadelphia College of Art. When I needed to shoot photographs for a photo elective course, I tended to … Continue reading
Carrot Apple Bread
I made this on Sunday morning as soon as I got home from the market. I love that despite what looks like a long list of ingredients, this bread comes together in a snap. A bowl, a whisk, and a box grater and … Continue reading
Friday Five – Number Seventy
Seventieth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
The Great Indoors
The Capewell Glass Negative Collection continues with a great indoor self-portrait of the photographer John Capewell who looks to have been experimenting with flash photography. He’s flanked by two ladies — John’s wife Ella on the right and a woman … Continue reading
Cappuccio’s Meats
My son and I were walking home yesterday at dusk when I shot this photo of Cappuccio’s Meats on 9th Street. It’s a family owned business that opened in 1920. Cleavers, well worn cutting boards, and the most amazing selection of … Continue reading