I'll take, "Things you can find in a parking lot for $200."

iPhone, (c) Matt Larson, 2008

Today, Jet and I stayed in the car while Mom ran inside for a few items at Publix and Borders. At Borders a beautiful white Rolls-Royce pulls up a few slots away ... so I grabbed my Polaroid camera. The next stop was Publix and after a few minutes, I noticed all the carts outside and how the light was hitting all the handles of them--I thought it might make a cool shot too.

Very happy with today's finds--it was hard work. :0)

Sometimes, "the image" finds you and you just have to be ready and open for it. I guess that's what living in the moment means?

Now Available for Sale!

Polaroid #140, (c) Matt Larson, 2008
Original Polaroid
$100 unframed (3 1/2" x 4 1/4")
$125 framed (6 1/4" x 6 1/4")

Polaroid #2, (c) Matt Larson, 2008
Original Polaroid
$100 unframed (3 1/2" x 4 1/4")
$125 framed (6 1/4" x 6 1/4")
SOLD (Tampa, FL)

Polaroid #3, (c) Matt Larson, 2008
Original Polaroid
$100 unframed (3 1/2" x 4 1/4")
$125 framed (6 1/4" x 6 1/4")
SOLD (Portland, OR)

It's time to let go and start selling my images, so as of today, everything seen on the blog is for sale. Polaroids are all originals, archivally framed in a shadow box, images are signed on the back and priced to sell. If you're interested in any of the three images above, just drop me an email at matt.larson@mac.com.

Glazer Children's Museum Silent Auction

IMAGINATION Gala 2008 An original photograph by me, and hand printed by me will be offered this Saturday at the Glazer Children's Museum silent auction.

A special evening celebrating a new way of inspiring children and families to learn. April 26, 2008 6:00-11:00 p.m. For more information about the event contact the museum at: (813) 277.3199 or info@cmtampa.org

Donated Artwork:
“Angel” (shot on Montana's Yellowstone National Park in 2000)
Matt Larson (b. 1960)
B/W toned silverprint
20"x 19"
Edition of 15 (1/15)
Value: $500.00
Starting Bid: $200.00
SOLD

If you would like to place a bid on this photograph, please call the number above, I'm sure they'll be happy to take it. One-hundred percent of this donation benefits the Glazer Children's Museum. Please note, Rebecca Sexton Larson is also donating a print! Check out BOXFOTOS ... place your bid today and help Tampa build a beautiful new museum for children!

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.

Hillsborough Bay Landscape

Late afternoon low tide on Hillsborough Bay--looking east off of Bayshore Blvd.

Polaroids by Matt Larson, (c) 2008

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).

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!