Black and White Film Portraits!!!

August 30, 2018 by Scott Morris

After having my beloved Mamiya RB67 medium format film camera sit on the shelf for way to long, I decided it was time to part ways with it and let someone else enjoy this beautiful machine. But before I let it go, I decided to make a few last portraits with it. My awesome Robert's Camera co-workers and a couple of amazing customers were nice enough to let me make their portraits.

Here are a few of them. I was using the Mamiya RB67 with the 190 f4 lens and Ilford HP5 film.

I'm going to miss that camera, but I know whoever gets it next will love it. On to the next one!

Plaquemine, LA - Historic Downtown and Locks

March 01, 2018 by Scott Morris

I recently visited my family that lives in Southeast Louisiana and got the chance to walk around downtown Plaquemine one morning. It's a small town but rich in history. I wish I would have had more time there, but really enjoyed the time I had.

Plaquemine Lock House

The Plaquemine Lock was completed in 1909 and was significant for having the highest freshwater lift of any lock in the world — 51 feet — and a unique engineering design that used a gravity flow principle. The lock served its purpose well by providing a shortcut from the Mississippi River into Louisiana’s interior. Increased river traffic during and after World War II put a severe strain on the lock’s capacity and demand increased for a larger lock at Port Allen. In 1961, a larger set of locks began operating at Port Allen and the Plaquemine Lock was closed after 52 years of service. In 1972 the Plaquemine Lock structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, an honorary designation for significant historic sites. More info can be found at the Iberville Parish Tourism site.

Spiral Staircase Inside Plaquemine Lock House

Working Model Of Plaquemine Locks

Cathedral On The Bayou - St. John The Evangelist Church

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church was first built at its location in 1850 as a wooden structure. This original structure was the culmination of about 30 years of devoted efforts of Catholics in the Plaquemine area to establish their own church parish with permission of the diocese of New Orleans which at that time had jurisdiction. A fire in 1927 destroyed the original structure, and the current brick and stone structure was completed which represents “Romanesque Royal” architecture designed by New Orleans architect, Albert Bendernagel. More info can be found at http://www.stjohnchurchplaq.org

Historic Home - Downtown Plaquemine

Doorstop

A simple brick is used for a makeshift doorstop at this historic home in downtown Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Warehouse Entrance - Downtown Plaquemine

Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park

For more info, check out the City of Plaquemine's site.

View Of Plaquemine From Waterfront Park

Along the walking paths of Waterfront Park, you can look across the water and see Historic Downtown Plaquemine.

Lock House From The Waterfront Piers

Several fishing piers are installed in Waterfront Park, allowing an up close view of the Historic Lock structure. A greater appreciation of the scale of the locks can be had from below.

Boulder, CO - Flatirons

June 27, 2017 by Scott Morris

My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Denver. It was absolutely gorgeous and we had a blast! Here are a few photos from my trip. I can't wait to return to Colorado and do some more exploring!!!

Denver, CO - City and Streets

June 27, 2017 by Scott Morris

My First Waterfall! -Williamsport Falls, Indiana-

May 06, 2017 by Scott Morris

Today I saw my first waterfall! At the suggestion of my friend and co-worker, Juan Flores, I set off to Williamsport to see the tallest waterfall in the state of Indiana. I was not disappointed. Here are a few of the photos from my hike around the falls.