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Russ Morris

@sirromssur.bsky.social

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Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 1h

Molly.

Four shots from that time she sat in my office and put up with me and my newish-at-the-time Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panny 20mm ƒ/1.7 - such an awesome combo.

#beauty #closeup #gf1 #humansofbluesky #panasonic #people #photographersofbluesky #photography #play #portrait #scu #woman #youth

A grid of four close-up photographs of a dark-haired young woman wearing a dark sweater and striped pattern scarf, each photograph a different and playful facial expression.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 1d

Tulip.

Fujifilm X-E5 + Fujifilm XF 35mm F/2 R WR

#bloomscrolling #botanical #fujifilmxe5 #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #tulip

A color photograph of a pink and white tulip, its stalk and leaves in near silhouette against the west facing windows and blinds in our kitchen. The flower is horizontal, off center, with the leaves to the right of the frame.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 2d

The F-6 has substantial shoulder strap *plus* a shorter, thinner strap that's quite handy for grab'n'go.

I customized all of them by attaching a fuzzy black seat belt cozy to the shoulder strap and either leather or shoelace pulls to all the pull tabs.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 2d

Perfect size. Padded bottom. Counting the four-pocket insert, it has six compartments in the main bag, plus a zippered pouch on the front and another inside the lid, with a big open pocket on the back.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 2d

My (other) favorite camera bag.

The Domke F-6 Little Bit Smaller Bag. I own a half-dozen of them.

#camerabagappreciation #camerabags #domke #gas #gear #madeintheusa #photography #quirky #treasures

A close-up color photograph of the front pouch zipper and custom leather pulls on my black Domke F-6 camera bag.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 2d

The F-6 has substantial shoulder strap *plus* a shorter, thinner strap that's quite handy for grab'n'go.

I customized all of them by attaching a fuzzy black seat belt cozy to the shoulder strap and either leather or shoelace pulls to all the pull tabs.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 2d

Perfect size. Padded bottom. Counting the four-pocket insert, it has six compartments in the main bag, plus a zippered pouch on the front and another inside the lid, with a big open pocket on the back.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks!

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 3d

Pear.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 > iPhone 8 > Fujifilm Instax Square Link Smartphone Printer + Instax Square Monochrome film

#believeinfilm #blackandwhite #classicmono #experiment #instaxsquarelink #instaxsquaremonochrome #pear #photographersofbluesky #photography #play #square #theartofseeing

An instant black and white photograph of a pear sitting on the granite counter top in our kitchen, with the side of our fridge as the background.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 3d

That’s awesome. The red coat, the knife. Killer. And congratulations on getting the cover. So cool!

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 4d

#abstract #acrylic #adhesive #art #collage #color #composition #found #glue #mixedmedia #paper #play #scraps #shapes #studio #work

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 4d

They weren't dated so I'm not sure when they were made, but probably before 2007. These struck me as representative of the work I was doing at the time.

Along with them was a stack of about 25-30 blank 4" x 6" cards, the same stock used on these pieces.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 4d

... nothing perfect of course, just bits and pieces of paper that post-walk, I'd empty from my pockets.

I also came across these 4 postcard-sized collages that I made years ago.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 4d

From August 2017.

Out in the studio, stored away in shelving, I have 2-6" deep file folder holders that I've filled with stuff found while walking around the old neighborhood. I went through one of them today, rediscovering all kinds of cool bits of ephemera...

A grid of four colorful collages, each on a 6" x 4" card.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 4d

Relax.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

#blueskyartshow #eastcoastkin #lx100 #photographersofbluesky #photography #relax #theartofseeing

A color photograph of a sign made of cursive writing that spells out the word "Relax." The letters are a dark blue-green and small light bulbs are space evenly throughout the word. The sign hangs on the outside of a building with yellow-ish colored siding.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 5d

#billgraham #blues #chuckberry #collection #davidsinger #ericburdon #fillmorewest #folk #handbill #music #myyouth #nineteenseventy #rock #rockart #sanfrancisco

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 5d

From my Fillmore West handbill collection...

BG250-PC

Chuck Berry, Buddy Miles, The Loading Zone. Sep 24, 1970
Eric Burdon and War, Seals and Crofts, Clover. Oct 1, 1970

By David Singer

A colorful double-handbill from Bill Graham Presents. Two separate concerts at Fillmore West in San Francisco, created by rock artist David Singer in 1970.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 5d

Oh, boy. Shoulda' checked over there. Sorry for my confusion.

Are you saving any of those awesome blurry 'roids for Flickr later this month?

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 5d

Hmm. You removed my comments. My apologies if I offended you in any way.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 6d

Fleur de lis.

Agfa Click-I, +10 close-up filter + Kodak TMAX 100

#120film #agfaclicki #blackandwhite #diptych #fence #film #filmfriday #fleurdelis #kodaktmax100 #light #mediumformat #monochrome #photography #plastic #play #shadow #silhouette #toy #toycamera

A pair of close-up, square, black and white photographs of fleur de lis finials on a wrought iron fence, a three-quarter lighted view on the left with more blurred finials in the background, a full-on silhouette on the right with a light and dark blurred background.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 7d

Scotty.

Polaroid SX-70 Model 2 + expired Polaroid 600 film

#color #film #humansofbluesky #instant #integral #light #people #photographersofbluesky #photography #polaroid #portrait #santaclara #street #sx70model2

A color instant photograph of a man wearing a black t-shirt, his grey hair tied back, and a long, white beard. An outdoor portrait, blurred trees are the background.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 8d

There were many beautiful sunsets this third quarter of 2025, and as Fall Equinox approached, the more centered the sun became as it set, the perfect view from our back porch.

Just amazing.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 8d

A dozen Texas sunsets, Q3 2025.

#centraltexas #dozen #dusk #fall #nature #photography #q32025 #sky #summer #sundown #sunset #texassunsets #thirdquarter2025 #tLeIxFaEs #twelve #twilight #westernskies #westernsky

A three-by-four grid of a dozen colorful and dramatic cloud-filled Central Texas sunsets.

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 8d

I've got my near 20 year old Randy Smith Holgamods 120N loaded with HP5+ 400. Might try a roll of Harmann Phoenix 200 after that...

Russ Morris @sirromssur.bsky.social · 9d

Boo's charm.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 + Lensbaby Composer, Single Glass Optic

Around mid-2010. Our little Bonnie Blue's heart-shaped charm, after she passed.

#blackandwhite #charm #composer #gf1 #heart #lensbaby #macro #memory #panasonic #play #siliconvalleylife #theartofseeing #treasures

A black and white photograph of a small, faux-diamond encrusted, heart-shaped charm resting on a light-colored painted surface that has heavy brush strokes.