Author: John Flores

Who’s a spoiled kitty?, originally uploaded by john m flores. It’s shot like these that continue to surprise me. F2.0, 1/50, ISO 1600. The light source are three dim LED lights and the dual monitors of the computer – check out Nate’s right eye. In Lightroom, all I did was place the white balance eye… Continue reading Who’s a spoiled kitty?

Mirror, mirror, on the wall…, originally uploaded by john m flores. I’ve been shooting with the Panasonic Lumix GH2 for the last week or so. It’s been an interesting experience to say the least, and has started me thinking about the future of mirrorless cameras. Can they eventually usurp the dSLR? Watch this space. Over… Continue reading Mirror, mirror, on the wall…

2011, originally uploaded by john m flores. Panasonic GH2 with Pentax M50/F1.7 (via Fotodiox adapter) A new year is here with a bang and fireworks bursting over the New York City skyline. It gives me hope to read everyone’s well-wishes on Facebook, it’s like we as a species are prone to bouts of optimism, to… Continue reading Happy New Year!

Which way do we go?, originally uploaded by john m flores. Don’t throw away your old photos. Put them in a shoebox and stick them in the basement. Or put them on a hard drive and stick the drive in your safety deposit box. Just don’t throw them away. One day you’ll open up the… Continue reading Which way do we go?

Looming. Large., originally uploaded by john m flores. Went into “The City” today (there is only one) to meet an old friend in town. Was ready to head out the door with the Pentax K20d and a fistful of primes, the Canon G10 as backup, and the Olympus XA to play with. At the last… Continue reading Looming. Large.

Riding the rails, originally uploaded by john m flores. A late fall sun drips through the window as the train hurtles westward. We are carried unwillingly towards the perigee of days when we wake in the dark, work under an artificial sun, and then return home in darkness. Fear not though, that too shall pass,… Continue reading Riding the rails

Point & Shoot + 20 Year Old Flash = Compact Setup, originally uploaded by john m flores. A small reminder of how big things have gotten. Mind you, in the modern world the Pentax K20d is a diminutive little rascal, a mere meerkat to the lions and tigers and bears and hulking Nikons and Canons… Continue reading Point & Shoot + 20 Year Old Flash = Compact Setup

Homeward, originally uploaded by john m flores. The fading sun and the train lights dance together on the ride home. I hope that I never become too jaded or too old to appreciate these small incidental moments of beauty.

Mother and Child, originally uploaded by john m flores. Took this photo 13 years ago, the only shot where this poor little girl is looking right at me and the camera. Seeing her look at me through the years gives me chills. I wonder where she is?

1997 PAGES Medical Mission – more waiting, originally uploaded by john m flores. Do the math – 120-130 operations in a week is about 17-18 operations a day. For each patient there are 2 or more family members, resulting in a lot of people waiting for their turn. For those lucky enough to go first,… Continue reading 1997 PAGES Medical Mission – more waiting