There is no such thing as taking too much time, because your soul is in that picture.- Ruth Bernhard

My job has a long list of perks. Covering the arts sits close to the top of that list.

Louisiana Public Radio and the Arts Council produce a series called Crossroads that airs in SW Louisiana on KRVS. The series visits other cities but the broadcast version is held at Lake Charles’ Central School Theatre almost monthly when it is “in season.”

This concert series has been on my to-do list since I first learned about it. Finding the time to cover this event has been an issue for almost every event. On January 20th that all changed and I was able to cover Chris Thomas King’s Crossroads concert.

King is the son of a famous blues musician, Tabby Thomas, but he is not walking in anyone’s shadow. He is a great blues man in his own right with multiple Grammies, 3 gold and platinum awards, and movie performances. His website is christhomasking.com if you would like the complete lowdown. It was a great performance and a photo ran on A-1 the next day.

My black and white favorites are below. I shot this event with my personal Olympus E-3. Love Love Love my camera. Cheers!

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“A photographer’s main instrument is his eyes. Strange as this may seem, many photographers choose to use the eyes of another photographer, past or present, instead of their own. These photographers are blind.” – Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Zoom lens are nice, handy, and versatile. However, they can not match the image quality of a prime lens. The last month (or two), I’ve been playing with my 50mm on my olympus. the above photo was shot at iso 800. Photos taken that same night using my zoom lens just don’t match up.

The snail was shot in my backyard with the same 50mm. The macro has awesome clarity. All the photos were sharp as a tack.

Unfortunately prime lens are not convenent for most journalism work but I plan on getting a 105mm for editorial and portraiture work.

Meridian has a new music venue. On Friday, Feb 1, 2008, the inaugural concert included Calamity Backpack; dark sundays, and something on the wing, with Shielded by the Protector headlining.

more photos and prints are available here> www.printroom.com/pro/fotokew

2008 © Karen E. Wink

Shielded by the Protector rocked in the inaugural concert at the Angel Theatre in Meridian, MS. Check out their Myspace page and the rest of the photos. Three other acts played Friday night. The Angel is an intimate theatre just prefect for these great local acts. More photos will follow.

2008 © Karen E. Wink

i ordered a new baby today….i’m so excited! the 410 feels much like my old work horse the OM-1. the 510 has more weight to it but the image stabilization is worth it. Here’s hoping UPS is prompt in their delivery. :D