Roadside Cross on Bayshore

Beautiful roadside cross on historic Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa. Today I did fifteen miles on my bike from Ballast Point Park to Davis Islands and back. I made a couple of great images for the upcoming show this summer. (Sorry, but I'm saving the best for the show!)

Hurricane Evacuation Route?

Couldn't help but think, with the hurricane season soon upon us, that this sign pretty much defines most of us. We're still of the mindset "Do I go ..." or "Do I stay...?" Just a little sign humor that popped in my head today as I navigated the roundabout (the true meaning of this sign).

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

Polaroid Exhibit!

[5]art
From thier website ... A MUST SEE AND IT ENDS THIS WEEK!

artist collective

Comprised of a core group of local artists and art professionals, [5]art is dedicated to nurturing both established and emerging local, national and international artists via exhibitions and events held mostly in alternative venues. The [5]art collective promotes artists working in all media and organizes exhibitions that engage the local community through the visual arts.

[5]art is located at 1906 N. Armenia Ave, #211 Tampa, FL 33607 art.five (at) gmail.com

Backyard Tree

This is the time of year when the sky and light
can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
One just has to see it, and be ready for it.

Tampa Museum of Art

Just stopped by today to see the status of the demolition
of TMA and stumbled across these images I just had to
shoot with my Polaroid camera. Also ran into a fellow
artist checking things out too. Beautiful day!

Polaroid 600 Images

Fort Homer Hesterly
A Cow
Ybor City Boarded House
Chalk Drawing on TMA

Hollis Garden, Lakeland

Toy camera Holga-roid images taken at Hollis
Garden in Lakeland, FL.

Toy Video Short - Three Crosses

Sometimes one should just take a moment to
stop, get out of the car and look at these
memorials. It could happen to any
of us -- think about it. Drive safely.

(Shot with toy Chez! video camera)

Toy Video Short - BlairJet Project

One afternoon, while in the backyard, Jet felt
as if someone...something was watching her.

Tes One & Bask! Spotted!

TMA MURAL by Tes One and Bask

Don't miss seeing the painted mural on the front wall of the TMA.

Faithful Assistant!

Studio assistant Jet guards the artwork!

Everybody works around the studio ... here, Jet waits for Mom's hand-painted photograph to dry. Three barks = dry print.

www.boxfotos.blogspot.com

Street Scenes, Miami

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.

Portfolios

Envoironmental Portraits

Elder                            

b/w toned silver print

image size 7"x7"

paper size 11"x11"

framed 20"x19"

Holga camera

Roadside Cross #19

b/w toned silver print

image size 7" x 7"

paper size 11" x 11"

framed 20" x 19"

Holga camera

www.shootingblind.com

W E L C O M E--Kennedy Bridge Street Light (Treo cell phone)

Welcome to Toy Camera Play!  This blog is all about having a good time with toy cameras of all kinds (Holga camera, Diana camera and toy digital cameras--key chain and iPhone). 

I love to shoot with them and I cherish the results I get from them. My home website is www.shootingblind.com ... hope you have the time to visit. 

Again, welcome to TOY CAMERA PLAY. Have fun!