A pondering Greg Lovett (left) and Mark Edelson (right) along with one unnamed intern in the back. One of the last frames I made on my film Leica M6, West Palm Beach, 2007
I know, I have been gone for quite some time from this blog. I have just been extraordinarily busy and unable to prioritize [...]
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Rev. Ralph Hebblethwaite, St. Louis Christian Academy, St. Louis, Missouri.
“People keep asking me why I’m here, and I always say, ‘They’ll still have me,’” he said. “I just love to teach.” – Bro Ralph
Erik stuck in a tree, Soulard, Missouri. Photo courtesy Chad Williams.
Out on a limb, literally. Here’s a lighthearted and humorous post on the Post-Dispatch Pictures blog about doing what it takes make a picture. Plus, it’s a nice prod at corporate to let them know we earn our daily keep at the paper.
Payson Park, Martin County, Florida, January 2005, Photo by Erik M. Lunsford/The Stuart News
Every so often I take a stroll through the archives, combing for images that help me remember who I am as a photojournalist. It’s like taking a walk through your own garden. You are captivated by the specimens that have grown with [...]
Twins, St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Erik M. Lunsford
Heaven sent, there are so many great comments on photography and life these last few days. As I juggle multiple personal commitments at the moment, please enjoy.
Alex Majoli at The F Blog.
“I say: “take some pictures.” And they reply: “of what? why?” So I’m taking a picture [...]
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Via Mark Edelson, who finally let the cat out of the bag.
Just make sure to write-in “Erik Lunsford” for president.
I promise no old taxes, just new ones.
Please vote for me!
My colleague and friend Elie Gardner wrote up a witty post on me at the Post-Dispatch’s PICTURES blog. We worked together Thursday covering the arrival of vice presidential nominees Joe Biden and Sarah Palin for the debate at Washington University. It involves shoes and a possible dash of visual smug. Have a look (please!)
Political Loafers, [...]
Tea for two, London Tea Room, St. Louis
I’ve got so much on my mind and so little time to actually get it down on the blog. Fortunately I had a chance to slow down yesterday before work and enjoy a good cup of tea with good company. Stick around, there’s a lot on the way. [...]
The summer nights fade into fall, the days have gone to the dogs for a last minute swim before the park pools close. The golden leaf wreath hangs again on the door. The red geranium refuses to stop blooming before the seasonal cold sets in. Welcome fall, I’m glad you’re here.
I haven’t had the inclination to post lately, whether it is a photograph, a piece of literature, or even my thoughts since last week. Why?
I’m upset.
I’m angry.
I’m saddened.
I lost one of my favorite champions of photography. He is a friend, a mentor; was a coworker. He is one I sought to work with even before [...]