Colin Leiker
Photos of the etching process at Kala Arts Berkeley, CA. Artwork by Emilio Domingo, printing by Ben Engle, Black and White photos by Colin Leiker.
New Orleans
Earlier this year, I got to spend my first weekend ever in New Orleans, LA. I didn't even get to scratch the surface, but it became my most favorite city I've visited in a long time. Here are some photos I made with my trusty rangefinder. Can't wait to get back.
Mt. Tam
Made it up to Mt. Tam earlier this year. I was given an old Leica Z2x P&S from the 90's. Super weird camera to shoot. Don't know if I'll keep it, but it was fun to hike with. – Tim
Big Sur Dive, Jade Cove
Two weeks ago, a group of us headed down the coast to dive Big Sur, Ca. I typically dive up North for Abalone, but since the season hasn't started and since it's been ridiculously nice weather, I thought this was a chance to check out what the Central Coast had to offer.
After reading up on Big Sur's famous coastline, it didn't take long to find out about Jade Cove. Divers and rock collectors have been going there since the 70's in hunt for the precious stone, so we thought we'd take a stab at it and become filthy rich rock collectors.
The diving conditions were perfect. 12 ft visability and almost no swell, made it easy to do some exploring. Once I entered the water, I instantly saw a giant ling cod, and decided to change from rock hunting to spearfishing. I didn't get anything but I did follow Eric around, who got a nice Rock fish that we grilled that afternoon. No Jade was found underwater, but we all grabbed a few small pieces on shore.
I shot my little sea and sea camera underwater and my mamiya 7 on land. Here are the black and whites, a few colors to come. Check out George's blog for his photos and a more detailed tale of the trip. -Tim
photos by Tim Gatto
RIP SQUAT
photo by Tim Gatto
photo by Tim Gatto
Abalone
Made it up to the coast this month to do some Abalone Diving in Mendocino. Possibly my favorite thing to do in the world. We drove the highway until we found the perfect spot, and got some abalone, urchin and some perch with the spears after about 3 hours of diving. I brought along an underwater film camera I bought. The visibility was too poor for any actual underwater shots, but got some pics none the less. —Tim
photos by Tim Gatto
Smoke & Mirrors
After the white walls show last month, I forgot to add that I stopped by Book & Job Gallery for the Find Rangers Smoke & Mirrors zine release and photo show. Some pretty great photos and $10 for a large wall print. Some photos I took passing through.
Photos by Tim Gatto
Sam Milianta
photos by Sam Milianta
Zines.
I picked up a few zines last month. All of them are amazing and linked up below. I highly recommend spending the tiny amount of money needed to get these in your possession.
Partner in Crime by Austin McManus. Really nice offset zine about vandalism stereotypes. Awesome stuff.
^A place dear to my heart
MUX issue 2 from Tj Nelson. Came out fantastic.
seriously sorry about this toe shot.
Never heard of it by Brad Westcott through Blood of the Young. Incredible Train traveling pics.
MUX Issue #2
Got word from TJ Nelson, that the second Issue of MUX magazine is out! Unfortunately the first run already sold out, but the second run can be pre ordered here. Really good looking stuff, hats are off. "The idea for MUX came from a desire to connect to photography in a tangible manner. Because of pocket-sized digital cameras and smartphones, we are amongst an unstoppable flood of images on the internet. Which, in its own way, is wonderful, but I find it difficult to connect to images on a screen. I created MUX because I wanted to act as a curator to gather the talent of my peers, and then encourage people to take a minute to hold a collection of work that deserves to be pondered on."
MUX issue 02 04.2013. 8.5" x 5.5". 84 pages. Design by TJ Nelson. Photos by matt bublitz, grant hatfield, sam milianta, josh anthony, ephraim chui, spencer davis, charlie wray, trever hadley and brandon getty. $20.
grant hatfield
matt bublitz
brandon getty
spencer davis
wow that sucks. don't do this to houses.
photos by Tim Gatto
Zine Review: Sam Milianta
I saw online that Sam Milianta was sending out zines to whomever wanted one, so I raised my hand, and was sent two: Alone with Everyone, and One Day it'll All Make Sense (Or Maybe Not) Conclusion: Sam rules. Get your hands on one.
photos by Brandon Dawson
photo by TJ Nelson
Read Morejust another roll from Angel Island exploring.
photos by Tim Gatto
Oakland Sun
photos by Tim Gatto
My friend Brian Brown JUST started shooting film; I'd say he's off to a good start.
photos by Brian Brown
photos by Sami Harthoorn