the long cold wait



© 2011 Gary Garbett

I've wanted to photograph this setting for months. I drive past it a few times everyday. I've always thought if I could catch the right light, it could be a really nice shoot. Today as I drove home from church, the setting welcomed me once again. The afternoon light was perfect. With my camera sitting beside me, I realized that today was the day I'd been waiting for.

During the months of wanting to shoot here, I never imagined I'd be doing so while wearing a suit and a tie, not to mention on a day when the wind chill was nearing 20 degrees. Lesson learned. Be prepared for the moment.

life fell from the sky



© 2011 Gary Garbett

Today began with a photo opportunity even before my first sip of morning coffee. It looks to be another amazing day. I'm ready.

here and save. a faded past.



© 2011 Gary Garbett

The faded hand painted lettering on the alley entrance can still be read. They once offered savings here. Similar to a faded and weathered tattoo, what remains continues to tell pieces of the story.

right on red



© 2011 Gary Garbett

Though my eye is drawn to the time exposure of the moving traffic, my favorite area in this image is the welcoming night blue glow from the storefront in the upper left. It depicts such solitary calmness.

eastbound. cobblestone. 8:11pm.



© 2011 Gary Garbett

Last night's news of Gerry Rafferty's death left me with a feeling of loss, remembrance, and celebration. I connect with his music and lyrics. I always have. They belong to me.

I celebrated by queuing up my turntable last night, and carefully listening to North and South and Stealer's Wheel.

Again, as always... it was perfect. It was honest. It was real. Gerry's distinct voice and the beauty from his delicately crying guitar have always been my best friends. Especially when I needed one. I'll miss his art.

The iridescent green sky captured in this image seems to pay an homage to Baker Street.

breakfast specials under the lavender moon



© 2011 Gary Garbett

I started my morning by listening to a 2007 recorded performance of Los Lobos Acoustic En Vivo. What a spirited show. Aside from being a big fan of their music, I've always loved their album cover artwork. Everything is so incredibly well designed. The layouts and photography are stunning and always well balanced. And from the eye of a typography junkie, these guys always do it right.