Mac n’ cheese in the pan, the following morning, photo by Erik M. Lunsford

Sorry for the delay in posting. It’s been days of comfort food and cold tablets fighting this acute respiratory illness, and I still feel like these mac n’ cheese leftovers the following morning. And by the way, while we normally don’t leave leftovers laying around with two roaming cats and a counter-cruising dog,  when you’re sick (and in this case my wife Karla is also sick) the daily chores suffer at the hands of a work-stoppage. However, this photograph was inspired by photographer Kevin Miyazaki’s amazing “within reach” series, which never fails to surprise and captivate.

For the right brainers amongst us, consider this stuff on the merits of the peculiar, cold, distanced aesthetic united with the white-hot lights. For the left brainers, consider what’s happening with the camera sensor (blooming) to achieve these images and how the linking of multiple blooms actually works.

This is the kind of thinking that is so completely outside of the box that it just boggles the mind. Of course being Chase, he can round up some models and a killer set for the shoot. I’m curious to know what camera he’s using. As for the sensor blooms, I thought we killed those with the newer cameras. Haven’t seen those since the 1D and D1 series.

Speaking of thinking outside of the box, I am completely moved by the work of Kevin Miyazaki, the photographer whom my friend Matthew turned me onto a few weeks ago. He just posted some positively beautiful photography on his recent Camp Home project.

Kevin’s work is subtle, complex, and rich in personal vision. The quietness of the mood is deafening. I love studying this work. It both relaxes and energizes the eyes.

I’m meeting some really terrific people this week, and my depth of knowledge of the area and people’s experiences here is growing. I’ve heard lots of stories about the early homesteading years, and about converting the camp barracks buildings into houses where children were raised or important equipment was stored. I continue to be impressed that a strange knock on the door can lead to hours of conversation, shared meals, and the retelling of family histories.

See more of Kevin’s work and follow him along his journey on his blog. I look forward to his finished project.