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.

a breath seen through the frost



© 2011 Gary Garbett

Even in the midst of a cold winter, the reflected color from fruit and seed breathes the coming of a not too distant Spring.