Back in May I purchased the Canon 15mm wide angle lens from B&H with the explicit intent to incorporate it into my concert photography. I opened the box and attached the lens to my Canon 7D with the same child like enthusiasm and glee a kid who’s just come downstairs to see all of his gifts spread in piles under the tree gets. I searched every nook and cranny of the apartment in search for that perfect exaggerated view point. I took a handful of shots, one of which was the newish piece of furniture I had gotten from Ikea. At the time I had just started collecting/purchasing records again. It had been ten years since I sold all of my vinyl and cassettes on Ebay to help pay for a trip to Japan. At the time, I can honestly say it was worth it. However, as the years passed I realized I had put a monetary value on something that was very valuable to me emotionally. So in May of 2011 with a living room and a second bedroom filled with CD’s I embarked on rebuilding my vinyl collection.
May 2011
January 2012
It started innocently enough with a 7 inch here and a garage sale LP there. But has suddenly turned into an animal all it’s own. Now, I’m not complaining. No, not in the least. I really cherish crate digging and hitting my favorite vinyl spots with friends. I’m not worried about space either. I’ve got plenty of cubicles to fill thanks to Ikea. I am however amazed at just how much I’ve amassed in a matter of six or seven months. I started this blog in part to chronicle my history and progress as a photographer and of course an individual. Though this might not exactly be considered progress, it sure as hell can be referred to as growth.
May 2011
January 2012
It Does Art Said:
on January 19, 2012 at 10:27 am
Heaven!
Ethan Greenwood Said:
on January 27, 2012 at 7:44 am
Before I read this post, I went through the pictures alone, and it made me smile. I’ve been looking all over for good storage boxes for my ever-growing LP collection; now I realize shelves are the way to go. Thanks!
James Damion Said:
on January 27, 2012 at 9:42 am
The Ikea Expedit is the way to go for storing LP’s. They come in different sizes and even have one that fits a TV.
I picked up the CD bookcases at HMV years ago. Unfortunately, the store is no longer in the states. Thanks for the comment.
Ethan Greenwood Said:
on January 28, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Sweet, thanks! I’ll be picking up one (or two… or twelve…) after I find my new apartment.