Happy B’Day, Lins!

March 19, 2019Chris and Carol 2 Comments

Our beautiful daughter is 30! A very Happy Birthday, Lindsay!

A University of Florida (UF), College of Fine Arts graduate – May 2012 – Gator Girl!!!

Self-portrait – 2009

Youth soccer – 2003

LOVE her!

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1968 Kaiser Jeep US Army Ambulance

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019Chris and Carol 2 Comments

This weekend the 24th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance came to a conclusion. There are so many events going on during our “March Motor Madness” it’s hard to keep up with all of the activity. One event, in particular, was held at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport and consisted of a display of about ten vintage US military vehicles all in operating condition and plated for use on the road.

From Ft. Benning, Georgia

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Very nicely restored in period trim from the Vietnam era.

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The truck is in great mechanical condition an operates on the roads here in Florida.

What looks to be an accurate set-up for a field ambulance.

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If you’re interested in anything to do with classic cars then Amelia Island is the place to be during that 2nd week in March. Be sure to check out the 25th Concours for next year!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com for some classic and hard to find vintage cameras and photo gear! – Chris

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summer dreaming

December 15, 2018December 15, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Wishing for my Florida sun, warm water, and waves.

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Have a beautiful day! – Chris

Camera Fujifilm FinePix XP70

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Pictures at an Exhibition – Nassau County Courthouse

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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It’s one of my most photographed spots in our historic district – the Nassau County Courthouse. I’ve been honored to have my award-winning photograph hang “forever” inside the courthouse along with about fifty others as part of an exhibition of images and paintings of our beloved landmark. Each image was personally selected by the Honorable Judge Robert M. Foster, Chief Judge of the Fourth Circuit Court here in Nassau County (Florida).

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‘On the Courthouse Steps’ – June 2018

One of the many images of our historic courthouse that I’ve taken over the years.

Thanks for stopping by and many thanks to Judge Foster! – Chris

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bending light with a mirror lens

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon FD 500mm f8 Reflex lens with Fujifilm X-A10 – manipulating the light through movement – f8 at 1/320 at ISO 1250

The gear – Canon FD 500mm f8 Reflex lens mounted to my Fujifilm X-A10

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Happy Saturday! Welcome to Amelia Island

October 13, 2018October 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Our new airport terminal building is now “officially” open.

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It’s been fun documenting the construction of this building starting back in early January of this year (2018). I think that all involved did an outstanding job.

The Corsair has landed!

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Happy SUNday! On the Waterfront A.I.

September 30, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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A nice afternoon spent along the waterfront – Fernandina Beach – Amelia Island – Florida.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Poking Around with my Nicca 3-S

August 24, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Just a few random pics from a test roll taken with my Nicca 3-S and some fresh Fujicolor.

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coke pic

pineapple patch

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fish in window

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Various scenes from a walkabout in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida.

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Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to take a peek at some of our newest arrivals in our online shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Chris

Yashica’s L AF – good things come from plastic rectangles

July 29, 2018July 29, 2018Chris and Carol 3 Comments

A true plastic fantastic from Kyocera-Yashica. Released around 1986, this little gem is a modern classic. It gives much better-known (and much more expensive) point & shoots a run for the money.

Poor man’s T* Series with Zeiss lenses (I’m pretty sure these lenses are Zeiss without the coating).

Not much control over this camera – it was designed to take pictures without much fuss – and do it well.

It says Yashica lens but I’m sure it’s a Zeiss – why wouldn’t it? By the way, the 32mm f/3.5 lens is as fast as the other T* Series lenses – with the exception of the Kyocera T Scope (Japanese market T3) which is f/2.8

Good condition Yashica L AF’s are not common on online auction sites but nice ones still go for less than $40 or so. This nearly mint one went for $20!

Sharp contrasty lens – quick but not super quick AF but excellent auto exposure – perfect pics nearly every shot!

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