Entering the film game

This week my film camera finally arrived in the mail. Welcome the Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 35mm film camera. I bought it used and plus it came with a 50mm 1.7 Carl Zeiss lens which made it a steal. This camera was a classic in it's hey day and was used by many aspiring photographers to learn the basics of photography. I plan on shooting a couple of rolls of Kodak Portra 160nc and vc to see what I get. The film is actually expired so I might get some mixed results - we'll see. I'll try to post some photos tomorrow or Sunday. Here's my new baby below.  

Julia + Sal : Tarara Winery in Leesburg, VA

Arlene and I spent Saturday afternoon with one of our favorite couples Julia and Sal at Tarara Winery in Leesburg, VA. These guys enjoy great food and wine as we do and we decided to have a picnic at the winery. A picnic in 50 degree weather? Why not. Bring your own cheese, sandwiches and grab a bottle of wine at the winery and you're set.  Tarara Winery makes some pretty good wine too (I haven't found many Virginia wines that I like).

Anyway, here's a set of this fun loving couple...let's call it "Loving to the fullest." Thanks Julia and Sal!

Columbia Heights - Washington, DC

Took these photos yesterday around the corner of 11th St. and Park St. NW in in the Columbia Heights section of DC (after checking out Meridian Pint - previous post).  If you haven't noticed I love documenting neighborhoods for some reason.  These photos show the typical DC row houses that can found throughout the district.

California Wine Country - Napa

I'm heading out to Napa next month, so I dug up some old pictures I took from last year's trip. From a photography perspective, I'm really looking forward to making some photos on this trip. My approach to my photos will be totally different plus I'm going to test out my skills with my new film camera...yup film!

Anyway, here are some photos of the B&B (Maison Fleurie) we stayed at in Yountville and wineries (Pine Ridge Winery and Robert Zinskey) in Napa.

Cherrydale - Arlington, VA

I drive by the Cherrydale Hardware store located on Route 29 in Arlington, VA every morning on my way to work. This store speaks Americana to me every time I pass by. The windows are filled with vintage Radio Flyer wagons and bbq equipment. It gives me a feeling of what it would be like back in the 1960s. I would buy my tools from here any day versus going to the Home Depot.