Rays Win! Still in First Place!

iPhone Photo--Rays Celebrating Win over the Orioles!, (c) Matt Larson, 2008

Attended my first Tampa Bay Rays game this year and it was fantastic. This is a shot with my iPhone after the Rays pulled out a come-from-behind win in the bottom of the 9th. We will be there to support the Rays as they push to win the World Series! Go Rays!

Polaroids and other works at C. Emerson Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida

First exhibition of my new POLAROIDS!

It has been a long eight months of shooting and finally it's show time--my part of the group show is installed and ready for Friday. As promised, I wanted to offer a sneak peak to my loyal blog readers. The Polaroid works are signed, dated and numbered on the back.

Close-up of Polaroids on paper with clear plastic clips.
(c) Matt Larson, 2008


Polaroids on wall ... one hundred and seventeen are unframed and priced at $100.
Framed works are priced at $125.
(c) Matt Larson, 2008


Main wall showing unframed Polaroids.
(c) Matt Larson, 2008

Hope to see you all Friday if not sooner. In addition to the unframed works on the wall, I've also framed 16 pieces (see below). If you're interested in any of the pieces, feel free to give Lori a call at C. Emerson Fine Arts. Hope to see you all Friday!

All images (c) Matt Larson, 2008

St. Pete Pier

Polaroid Diptych, (c) Matt Larson, 2008

Garden Statue

Polaroid Diptych, (c) Matt Larson, 2008

Seagull @ Mainsail Arts Festival

Polaroid 600, (c) Matt Larson, 2008

Went to St. Pete to attend the Mainsail Arts Festival this weekend. CONGRATULATIONS to our many FRIENDS that won some prize money! Walking back to the car, I looked up and saw this bird circling above and snapped this shot. Not bad for a Polaroid! I actually like the composition a lot--the three elements of the seagull, tree and cloud. I even like the rim light on the seagull's upper wing and the cropping of the lower one. Serendipity is a good thing. I'll take it.

Window Buddha Holding Babies

Little window shopping this past weekend led me to this wonderful Buddha being displayed at an antique store. I've never seen one like this. I love the streak created by the flash of the camera. I think some light squeaked through my fingers as I tried to block out the flash. I searched and could not find the meaning of a "Buddha holding babies." Do you know?

Chez Toy Camera

Ever wondered what would happen if you used your toy camera through the lens of a pier telescope? Well, me too. So I did it. What a series this would make! Unfortunately, this was the only thing to shoot at this location. As I travel, I hope to add to this project. If you try it, please share YOUR results.  

Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Pier telescope and toy Che-ez! camera image.