Totality in Rural Arkansas (Copy)

I’ve seen solar eclipses before but never totality so decided to drive a few hours west to Arkansas to check it out.

Originally, I planned to stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lonoke, Arkansas, and watch the eclipse from a nearby field. However, a few days before departing, I checked the totality map and realized it showed only 97% coverage instead of the full 100%. That Sunday night, I began searching for a location within the path of totality and found Cabot, Arkansas, just 20 minutes north of Lonoke. Even better, I discovered an EV charging station in a parking lot adjacent to a police station there. This was perfect as it allowed me to keep my dog, Rosco comfortable in the air-conditioned car while I prepared for the eclipse experience.

Cabot was cool! Fire Station and a railroad right next door. Some of my favorites!

The two minutes and twenty-seven seconds of totality were breathtaking. A profound silence enveloped the area just before and after the event, while the unique quality of light and the utter stillness of my surroundings left a lasting impression on me."

So I am now a Total Totality Junkie (TM) . Already planning on maybe going to Spain in 2026 to check out the next one!

Snow Day in Midtown

Snow! Like it or hate it Memphis doesn’t get much of it. I love it (as long as the power stays on). So when we get a decent snowfall gotta get out and go walking around and see what we can get. Grabbed my fancy boots and GFX50 with the Hasselblad lens and went on a walk. It was cold but once you get going you don’t really notice it anymore. I’ll be selling my medium format camera so it was nice to get one last trip out of it. Enjoy.

San Diego

San Diego got a historic amount of rain when I was there last week. They got more rain in one day than they get in 3 months. So needless to say the weather was awful our whole trip. At first I was pissed cause I didn't get to enjoy sunny and 80 degrees every day. But like all things this turned into an opportunity. So got out the Leica and shot black and white around the city. Very dystopian and wet which you do not get to see in San Diego at all. So here are a few frames from that walkabout in the rain.

Raised by Sound Fest 2023

Had a great time out at the sophomore effort from WYXR.