New Work -- Polaroid Triptychs

This is a sneak peak of some of my Polaroid triptychs I plan on exhibiting this summer. More information to come later ... but stay tuned, you'll be first to hear of the date, time and location.

I also plan to show many of the single images from earlier postings, as well as new ones as they develop in the weeks ahead. The exhibition will most like be a wall installation of 400 plus Polaroids. It will be fun!

And if you're wondering, these will be sold as "originals," one-of-a-kind. With that said, if you see anything you like on this blog so far, shoot me an email (matt.larson@mac.com) and I'll put your name on it (as sold when the exhibit goes up).

McKay Bay Nature Park

Yesterday I had to take a load of stuff out to the city dump just south of Ybor City (34th Street) ... and thought, just in case, I'll take my Polaroid with me. Funny, I've been to the city dump several times and really never noticed a park out this way. The park is very small and is right next to the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility. I pulled in for a quick look and found these three images waiting for me. So if you're ever out that way ... stop and take a look. Let me know what you find. MAP to McKay Bay Nature Park

Happy Easter!

I've been saving this image ... and then I thought it would make a great Easter post for the blog. It was shot in Lakeland, Florida last month when we were headed over for the Hollis Garden shoot. Although we could not attend, I'm sure it was a full house. :0)

Homage to Cadillac Ranch, Tampa

Bates (pictured above) owns an Airstream delaership east of Tampa, FL. He buried eight trailers in a similar fashion to that of Cadillac Ranch, 6 miles west of Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: Charles J. Levin And Eric C. Gos / For Morris News Service

Bates says, "When he (Stanley Marsh 3) did it, he did it to pay homage to the Cadillac because it's a premiere car," Bates said. "I thought it was only appropriate to do it with the Airstream because it's a premiere trailer. The county is saying it's not art. They are saying it's junk. We are going to have to fight them in a hearing."


I've been wanting for the chance to photograph this installation. I love it ... and it's as good if not better than a lot of other public art that's in our community. I really hope it stays ... a joke or not, it's impressive to see. This image was shot with a Polaroid 600 camera.

Dinosaur World!, Plant City

The brochure says, "take a step back in time." This is a must see and a real blast--and we don't have kids! I would go as far to say it's a hidden jewel in the Tampa Bay area. And get this, they are pet friendly! Boxfotos and I are now members and will go back many times I'm sure ... Jet will have a ball and maybe even find a bone or two.

Anyway, in this little park with a great walking path that includes a boardwalk, you'll see more than 150 life size dinosaurs. Check out their website at www.dinoworld.net. If you go, drop me an e-mail and let me know what you thought of it.

More photos on my flickr site!

Picnic Island Park, Port Tampa

Last weekend I took a little hike to one of my favorite shooting locations, Picnic Island Park in South Tampa. Loaded with lots of film for my Polaroid 600 camera, I did a complete loop around the park. There's always something interesting to photograph in the park.

From the city's website ...
Picnic Island Park, located in Port Tampa, has a breathtaking view of the city. It encompasses 7.8 acres of sandy beach access. Enjoy a day in the sun and on the beach, go canoeing, picnicing, fishing from the pier or escape and explore Picnic Island Bayou. There is something for everyone at Picnic Island Beach.

Picnic Island Beach offers shelter rentals. If you are interested in renting a shelter at Picnic Island Beach or finding out more information about other shelters within the City of Tampa, please call the Parks and Recreation Department Shelter Reservation Line at 813-274-8184.

Rebecca Sexton Larson @ Gasparilla

It was a great weekend at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts!

Thanks to all of our supporters for coming out and making it a wonderful weekend.

Congrats to Becky for getting her work into two prestigious collections too. boxfotos.blogspot.com