Between August 13th and September 6th, join Rod Clark as he adventures from coast-to-coast on a photographic and cinematic motorcycle journey across North America. var _wau = _wau || []; _wau.push(["tab", "69reze0nkez7", "nzg", "right-middle"]);(function() { var s=document.createElement("script"); s.async=true; s.src="http://widgets.amung.us/tab.js";document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(s);})();Tumblr (3.0; @field-runner)http://thefieldrunner.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1h1j1rofm1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1h1j1rofm1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Two reflection photos from this week. One is in the bathroom mirror. The other, I’m looking into an orange grad that’s on a Nikon D5100 on a tripod. You’re seeing my reflection in the filter.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19935838180http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19935838180Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:57:00 -0700Self portraitNikon D3S<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gpgmBwvh1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My quest to get my portraiture up to speed continues. Here’s a quick snap of Chuckyloops at the Catalyst Surf Shop in San Clemente.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19919594805http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19919594805Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:36:21 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1aol5N8Ry1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1aol5N8Ry1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I got a chance to test the Hasselblad H4D-40. Took about 20 exposures, didn’t spend a lot of time futzing with the lighting, so it could be much better. Camera was F11, 100mm lens, 100 ISO, Broncolor strobes. Top image is straight out of the camera, bottom image has some light retouching in Aperture 3.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19735139291http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19735139291Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:31:00 -0700HasselbladportraitAperture 3RetouchingH4Dmodel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0yih6YUGC1r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0yih6YUGC1r06zszo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0yih6YUGC1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>San Clemente afternoon surf session</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19379739551http://thefieldrunner.com/post/19379739551Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:48:00 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28733323" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>What makes Jon Stark tick? Maybe it’s his amazing family and five beautiful children. Or maybe it’s his passion for writing and recording music. Maybe it’s his progressive approach to corporate filmmaking in Omaha. Maybe it’s his close associate with Apple and being the face of Apple’s Guided Tours for 5 product campaigns. Maybe it’s his passion for storytelling. What make’s Jon Stark tick? Let’s find out, listen to him talk.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9934359372http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9934359372Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:01:22 -0700OmahaFilmmakingJon StarkApple<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28645012" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Diamond brothers are the third RED EPIC owners in New York City. They talk about the camera and RED, then we discuss their trilogy for the band Danko Jones.</p> <p>You can find Jason & Josh’s work online at <a href="http://www.getmedankojones.com">www.getmedankojones.com</a> and also at <a href="http://www.mbsproductions.com">www.mbsproductions.com</a></p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9868967353http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9868967353Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:24:41 -0700R3DREDEPICMBS ProductionsDanko Jonesfilmmakers<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28602448" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Steve and I talk about film photo cameras, exposing film using the Zone System and how that affects the workflow on-set, and what we’ve learned by transitioning to digital. Steve also talks about the top ten elements of a good film.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9831857013http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9831857013Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:57:16 -0700ZacutoFilmSteve WeissRolleiflexTLRFilmmakingMedium Format<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28407813" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Enjoy this interview with filmmaker, music video director, and photographer Mike Pecci.<br/> <a href="http://www.MikePecci.com">www.MikePecci.com</a></p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9630981808http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9630981808Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:12:33 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28337093" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Here’s a quick video from Hurricane Irene.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9576018187http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9576018187Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:26:46 -0700Hurricane Irenenikon d7000New Yorkcandlelightcardsequipment<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> The Lake before the storm<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Playing cards<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Self portrait<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Dinner by candlelight<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Hands<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Cards by candlelight<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq0gqOKA71r06zszo7_500.jpg"/><br/> More cards by candlelight<br/><br/> <p>Hurricane Irene tore through the eastern seaboard. I rode out the storm in the Adirondacks. A few hours after the rain started, the power went out. We were without power until I left, and as far as I know, they are still without power now. That makes about 36 or more hours, no lights, phones, etc.</p> <p>I’m in Boston now starting the second leg of the trip. On the way across I focused on making photo galleries of the local scenery and people. On the way back, I’ll be interviewing filmmakers in Boston, NYC, Chicago, Omaha, and Denver. Look for those videos to begin appearing tomorrow evening or wednesday.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9573022728http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9573022728Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:02:47 -0700Hurricane Irenephotographyplaying cardscandlelightAdirondackD7000Nikonhands<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqcva4mEKz1r06zszo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Made it to NY. I’m heading into the Adirondacks until Monday the 29th. I’ll be shooting and editing some video during that time. Then we’re back with some top-notch interviews in Boston & NYC.<br/> Until then, check the fortune cookie. How do they know??</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9272720618http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9272720618Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:42:04 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7bqrBVuY1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7bqrBVuY1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7bqrBVuY1r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7bqrBVuY1r06zszo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7bqrBVuY1r06zszo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>An alarmingly simple idea, covered bridges, and yet totally awe-inspiring. The Bridges of Madison County. The fisheye shots were taken with the GH2. The other shot with the D7000. I also shot two rolls of Velvia on the Rolleiflex SLX today.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy my photographs.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9144599423http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9144599423Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:52:01 -0700WintersetBridges of Madison Countycovered bridges<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq78dd32lw1r06zszo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I don’t just buy my iPhone chargers from any blue-shirted Apple store lackey … I buy them from Jon Stark, the face of Apple himself! Jon introduced the world to iPad and Leopard. In addition to actually being an Apple store employee, he’s also a filmmaker! We talked DSLRs and he’s interested in JAG35 shoulder rigs. Jon is also a song writer and musician. I’m pretty sure Jon will be swinging a 7D over his shoulder on a JAG35 rig pretty soon.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9141682510http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9141682510Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:39:13 -0700ApplefilmmakersOmaha<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27893245" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>I started the day in Rapid City, SD (which is where my iPhone charger still is unfortunately) and headed south past Mt. Rushmore and through the Black Hills. Then I took Nebraska’s Route 20 east. Route 20 is a scenic byway called “Bridges to Buttes” and it’s gorgeous. Ahead in the distance, I could see two cumulonimbus cells over-developing (meaning the two biggest thunder storms you’ve ever seen were blackening the sky). It looked like two giant nuclear bombs went off.</span></p> <p><span>I passed one of the cells and the clouds were about 500 feet overhead and swirling hard. It was looking nasty! I motored on until I reached Ewing, NE and the cell moved into the path of the road. You can’t see in the video, because the darkest part of the cell was behind the trees, but the skies were black. I also began to notice that I was no longer passing cars in either direction and the cities were basically shut down. Something was clearly wrong.</span></p> <p><span>I looked at the GPS, and it said the nearest lodging was 20 miles ahead (that ain’t gonna happen!) and 20 miles behind (that ain’t happening either, as the storm I passed was right over that city.).</span></p> <p><span>I chickened out, made a u-turn and I pulled over. A local guy pulled over in his car and asked me if I needed a place to ride out the storm. I did! I ended up spending the evening with the family if Bill and Pat Graber. Bill runs a first-class and award-winning trucking company out of Ewing with his wife Pat. His son Michael and Michael’s wife Erin just got a new Peterbuilt that was absolutely gorgeous. They run livestock to Texas and back. Bill’s daughter Jaimie has a hair dressing salon in town and lives just a few blocks away. She’s got an extremely cute little two-year-old boy who was just adorable.</span></p> <p><span>We rode out the storm in Bill’s shop, had a couple of brews and enjoyed some pizza. Jaimie said a few times that she has the best parents in the world, and that her family were the most giving people. She’s absolutely right! The entire Graber family were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met.</span></p> <p><span>Several of the Graber’s friends stopped-by the shop during the evening and thanks to the Grabers, this will probably be the highlight of my trip. New friends! It’s a beautiful thing. Hopefully I can repay the shelter someday in San Clemente.</span></p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9112847541http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9112847541Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:33:28 -0700Nebraskathunder stormscross country<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5s06TTJv1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Sunflower Fields<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5s06TTJv1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Prairie Dogs<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5s06TTJv1r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Mike's new rig<br/><br/> <p>Nebraska. It’s been a dream of mine to traverse Nebraska via route 20 for a long time. Today I had the pleasure of doing so, and when I got stopped by giant thunder storms, I was lucky enough to be taken in by the nicest people you could ever meet.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9111483931http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9111483931Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:48:05 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Bronco riding<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Calf ropin'<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Houston, you're go for throttle up<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Eatin' dirt<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Beating the beast<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Team ropin'<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Barrel racing<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Moonrise behind cowgirl<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq2y0g5f9V1r06zszo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Don't worry buddy, this ride is over<br/><br/> <p>I’ve got a ton of great shots from Grand Teton and Yellowstone yesterday, and from the geysers. And even more shots from the old western town here in Cody. But, Cody is the rodeo capital of the world and they have a rodeo every night during the summer. Here area a few of my shots from last night.</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9040660415http://thefieldrunner.com/post/9040660415Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:05:00 -0700CodyWyomingRodeoold westcowgirlscowboys<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq11wrEhlv1r06zszo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Grand Teton, iPhone with a LightcraftWorkshop polarizer and Noir Looks</p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8998090130http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8998090130Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:34:03 -0700Grand Tetoniphonesepia tone<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wunmHrH1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wunmHrH1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wunmHrH1r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wunmHrH1r06zszo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wunmHrH1r06zszo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photos from Jackson Hole, WY. </p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8995558247http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8995558247Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:44:45 -0700jackson holecity centercross countryphotographystreet scenes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wmg3dNp1r06zszo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wmg3dNp1r06zszo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wmg3dNp1r06zszo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0wmg3dNp1r06zszo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I passed this windmill installation in Idaho. I was outside of the fence taking pictures and the foreman thought it was “awfully respectful” of me to not trespass, so he offered me a ride in his truck to see the windmills close-up. Here are a few of the numbers:</p> <ul><li>It’s 285 feet to the nose cone</li> <li>Each blade is 165 feet long</li> <li>Each windmill will power 1200 homes</li> <li>There are 44 windmills in this installation</li> </ul>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8995455453http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8995455453Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:39:51 -0700<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27756192" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>During my travels on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thefieldrunner.com/">thefieldrunner.com</a> I met David Brookover at his gallery in Jackson, WY. His nature photography is some of the best I’ve ever seen. A true master of his craft.<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.brookovergallery.com/">brookovergallery.com</a></span></p>http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8995240134http://thefieldrunner.com/post/8995240134Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:29:21 -0700