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CALIFORNIA MAY 2010 VARIOUS AND SUNDRY PICS FROM CALIFORNIA MAY 2010
Photos around Orange County California mostly with a lot of surfing and body surfing at the Wedge in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula) and a couple from Huntington Beach.
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CALIFORNIA (2006-2009)Various images taken during four trips to California...
Equipment: Canon 20D, 30D, 50D, 10-22 EFs, 24-70/2.8L, 70-200/2.8L, 135/2.0L, 1.4xII, 580 Flash, Panasonic LX3 |
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Washington DC (August 2005)These were taken August 12 thru 14, 2005. On Friday the 12th, we began by attending Evening Parade at Marine Barracks at 8th and "I" streets. A truly amazing event. Also we ran about DC so enjoy these...
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Jarhead Time (1979 to 1983)About:
The images on this site were taken while I served in the Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983. They are predominately from my three major duty stations: Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Schwab, Okinawa; Camp LeJeune, NC. During that time I served as an 1833 (AmTrac Crewman), 0431 (Embarkation NCO) and also went to Jeep four-wheel drive school, PMI (Primary Marksmanship Instructor) school and served at Company Clerk for a time while at Courthouse Bay in Camp LeJeune.
I bought my first camera because I wanted to show my friends back home what I was doing and what life in the Marines was like. I began shooting subjects that were documentary in nature. Pictures of lockers, heads, daily activities etc. While I had no technical knowledge about photography such as composition, exposure, depth of field etc, I did manage to come up with some interesting images. Remember, while almost everyone has a little digital camera with them now in the early 1980's, cameras were not terribly common.
These early experiences lead me to pursue photography when I was discharged. I went to Eastern Connecticut State University for two years where I enrolled in every possible photography course and even taught an internship in black and white photography. In 1985, I transferred to Syracuse University where I majored in Photojournalism and the Newhouse School before switching to the College of Visual and Performing Arts. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography in 1988.
I've worked as a photojournalist for eight years as both a newspaper staffer and freelancer. Some of my employers and clients included the Boston Herald, Boston Globe, Quincy Patriot Ledger, New Britain Herald and the Associated Press.
All these years I have kept the original negatives from my Marine Corps days and have now scanned them in my new Nikon Super Coolscan 5000ED at full resolution. I want to share them with anyone who has an interest in those days. There are many photographs of people I no longer know. There are friends with whom I have lost touch. It is my hope that these images will rekindle personal memories as well as lead to reestablishing friendships that are long lost. When looking at the photographs, if you see yourself or someone you know, let me know. Also, pass the link to this site to anyone you think might enjoy these images. -Semper Fi.
Equipment Used:
My camera was a used Canon AT-1, the fully manual version of the famed AE-1. I bought it used from a Marine in "C" company, 3rd AABN, Del Mar. The AT-1 was simple to use and came with a standard 50/f1.8. I bought a generic telephoto zoom lens which was very cheap. I didn't yet understand about glass quality... I also used some cheap generic flash. I used to put all my equipment in a gas mask carrying case instead of a camera bag. This way, nobody bothered me about having my equipment... It was nice and stealthy. I did get asked several times why I always carried a gas mask. Was I afraid of getting gassed? Hehehehehe...
Copyright:
You are free to save and print these images for personal use and enjoyment. You may make no profit from these images and may not repost anywhere online without permission (which will likely be given if asked for...) If you would like a high resolution file for printing shoot me an email!
-- AmericanJarhead (aka: Cris)
PS: Please either comment or email if you have additional information on any image such as names, places etc. SEMPER FI!
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richard, demmick, gary, ritz, roger, koko, camp pendleton, del mar, delmar, marines, usmc, jarheads, lejeune, le jeune, camp schwab, henoko, japan, amtrac, lvtp7, lvt, lst, lsd, m151, 3rd aabn, assault amphibian battalion, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, semper fi |
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American Safari 1999 (Summer 1999)During the summer of 1999, an English writer, Joe Patch, and I, an American photographer, drove over 15,000 miles along with Louis Baker, Joes son and an Australian boxer. Together in a Jeep Wrangler, we traveled the country in search of people and places that would make our trip into what we had hoped, a safari into American culture. During these three months on the road, we met people from all walks of life and a vast number of cultures. We hope these images and words will express what we found, our diversity as a nation and the kindness and sense of community that was predominate. Our positive experience offers up the opposite to the negative picture of American society painted by our countries news media.
All images were captured using Kodak and Fuji color reversal film.
Our sincere thanks to all who helped us along the way. Your kindness and hospitality was most appreciated.
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Newspaper Work 1 This gallery freatures shots taken while working as a Staff Photographer and Freelance Photographer for numerous newspapers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. They range from sports to news to features and also include some personal work in the PJ style.
I am looking to freelance so if you like my work, hire me!!! |
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Newspaper Work 2 This gallery freatures shots taken while working as a Staff Photographer and Freelance Photographer for numerous newspapers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. They range from sports to news to features and also include some personal work in the PJ style.
Email me if you like at:
americanjarhead AT gmail DOT com
I am looking to freelance so if you like my work, hire me!!! |
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American Aspects, Black & White Here are some black and white images I have taken all around America. This is a continuing project that has been ongoing since I began shooting. There are far more than what is currently posted, so keep coming back and I will add more...
What a great and diverse country we have! |
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San Francisco 2005 (February/March 2005)A quick biz trip to San Francisco Feb 25 thru Mar 2, 2005 allowed Mariann and I a small budget short vacation.
These images are a mostly chronological sequence of our trip beginning with the Airport in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Watt Iron Horse 041025 (041025)A GREAT show by a consummate musician. I have 33 images at 12"x72ppi resolution. If you would like a higher resolution for a print, email me the photo number and I will hook you up with a file suitable for large prints.
These were all shot at the 1600 ISO setting of the Canon 20D with either the 24-70mm/2.8L or the 135mm/2.0L without flash.
Many thanks to Watt, Raul and Pete for the friendly welcome they gave my buddy Dave and me...
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Sleestak PhotoShop Humor Why? I don't rightly know...
As of June 2007, this gallery also includes Gorn Photoshops. Gorn is a lizard-like alien from the original Star Trek "Arena" episode. |
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The Laphroaig Photo Project (ONGOING PROJECT)These are photos of one unopened bottle of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky. The project will be on going and attempt to capture photographs of this particular bottle at historic events, famous places as well as tagging along with me during my daily routine. In addition, I will work to get this bottle photographed with well known, and not so well known, people such as celebrities, politicians, actors, police, firefighters, blue and white collar workers and photo manipulations...
The Project began March 18, 2006 and shall continue for quite some time. There are numerous influences that gave rise to this idea, but one project stands above the rest; "The Red Couch - A Portrait of America". In addition, a Bottle of Laphroaig is much easier to haul around than a couch and if for some reason I get tired of doing this, I can just stop where I am and open the bottle... End of project.
The Laphroaig Photo Project will continually evolve and re-define itself as photographs are taken and people and places influence the direction of the project.
DISCLAIMER: This project is not affiliated in any way whatsoever with the Laphroaig distillery. The individuals and businesses and in these and future images do not in any way infer an endorsement of any product. In addition, these images are not meant to imply any advocacy for or against the consumption of alcohol.
Please Drink Responsibly and if you're planning on not drinking responsibly, don't drive. It's a no brainer...
THIS IMAGE EVENT GALLERY IS A TEMPORARY HOME FOR THE LAPHROAIG PHOTO PROJECT. A DEDICATED DOMAIN IS CURRENTLY IN THE WORKS. THE URL WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN UP AND RUNNING. |
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Rowland Campaign I shot these while I had some excellent access to the Governor during his second re-election campaign.
He is now in the news for major corruption and other scandals. I am very angry at him. He is a liar and a cheat.
I like my photos though... |
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Snow Claim Rep (050312)Email me if you like at: songsfromhell@yahoo.com |
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Crazy Kitchen (041115)The Kitchen from before to after. I made the table and we painted the kitchen and created a little Mexican corner...
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Political & Social PhotoShop Humor (Whenever)Images I have messed with for my blog:
http://www.juggernuts.com
NOTE: Contains Some "R" Rated Material
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Chris Smither (Sept 26, 2008) | 5338 Visits
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Juggernuts Gathering (September 15 thru 17)People from the Blog: http://www.juggernuts.com
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ECSU V UMASS DARTMOUTH (FEBRUARY 13, 2010)Eastern Connecticut State University vs University of Massachusetts Dartmouth at ECSU
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MISCELLANEOUS (NO PARTICULAR TIME)| These are random film scans from personal and family negatives dating back to the 1960's to present. |
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ROCKY HILL V FERMI (FEB 12 2010)I met the coach Pete one day at Chucks Steak House in Rocky Hill, CT. My wife and I were having dinner at the bar and Pete was going over stats next to us. We began talking and we found out he was the coach of the Girls Basketball team at Rocky Hill High School. I told him that I used to photograph RHHS girls basketball back when I was the Chief Photographer at the New Britain Herald in the mid-1990's. Pete told me what I already knew, that the Herald didn't cover Rocky Hill any more and they didn't really get much coverage. I volunteered to photograph a game and post the images so everyone could download and enjoy them. Once Pete emailed the schedule I shot the game that fit into my schedule which happened to be Senior Night. I shot the seniors and parents as the were announced before the game but those images were quite average if that... They are at the bottom of the gallery. The action shots came out nice though.
I left in many shots that I would typically edit out. Usually, if I have 3 or 4 from the same sequence I would only leave the strongest shot. This time, I thought the girls or the parents might want them all as maybe the facial expression in one makes one image preferred over the best action shot... Who knows... Just enjoy.
I tried to shoot everyone and apologize if somebody got left out.
Please leave comments and/or sign the guestbook... I'd love to know if you like or appreciate the images...
If you want to get in touch with me or if you're interested in a high resolution archival print, please contact me at:
americanjarheadATgmailDOTcom
(To use this address exchange the caps with "@" and "." I had to explain this once and so I thought I would head off any questions. It helps eliminate SPAM email...)
Cheers, -Cris |
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EASTERNVRHODEISLAND (JAN 23, 2010)Eastern Connecticut State University v Rhode Island College Mens Basketball
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EASTERN V U OF SO MAINE (JANUARY 16 2010)Eastern Connecticut State University v University of Southern Maine
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americanjarheadATgmailDOTcom <-- Just change the "AT" and "DOT" to @ and .
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE OTHER ECSU BASKETBALL GALLERIES:
(Cut and paste link or use the drop down menu above)
FEB 13, 2010 ECSU V UMASS DARTMOUTH
www.yarbz.com/ecsuvumassdartmouth
JAN 9, 2010 UMASS BOSTON:
www.yarbz.com/ecsubasketballjan92010
JAN 23, 2010 RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
www.yarbz.com/easternvrhodeisland
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ECSU BASKETBALL JAN 9 2010 (JANUARY 9 2010)EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY V UMASS BOSTON
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Roadtrip to and from Lenox MA (2004)Just some shots taken on Satudray, October 23, 2004 on the way up to and back from Lenox Massachusetts...
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Misc PhotoShopped Images (Whenever)| Stuff that I created or modified in PhotoShop for one reason or another... |
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THE LAKE 090906 (SEPTEMBER 6, 2009)Various and sundry pics from the lake house in Northwest CT.
Comments can be left under each picture when it is enlarged. Also, there is a guest book at the bottom of the page. Cheers. |
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Cranial Vacuum Condition | This was my band for about one and a half years until it broke up in December 2005. We rocked pretty hard. |
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STEVE KAREN PARTY (MAY 30 2010)The Steve and Karen Memorial Day and Birthday Party
Password Accessed Gallery
All images are in chronological order...
When you click on a picture you will get an 800 pixel version. If you look below the image, you can choose a larger version of either 1024 pixel or full resolution (very large) for saving or printing.
You can also leave comments under the photo or sign the guestbook. Enjoy!
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