{ Fredericksburg, VA } Daily.

Here are a few from daily assignments in July.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Commuter.

Sorry I have not posted in a while. Here are a few from early morning about a week ago. Commuters board the trains at 4:30 AM to get to work in DC. Many commute from Richmond to Fredericksburg on buses and then hop the train.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Winner.

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{ Fredericksburg, VA } Mentor.

reza_MG_1420_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Reza Marvashti...

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Mini Desk.

desk_MG_1155_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I just realized how fast this summer has gone by. 30ish more days until I head back to Athens. It is time to kick it into super overdrive.

I'm going to miss the Intern Mini Desk.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Fair.

fair_MG_4843_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Culpeper, VA } Bautismo de río.

WEB_baptism, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Fair.

fair_MG_0467_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

MORE...

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Confederate.

grave_MG_0597_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Cleaning up the Confederate Cemetery.

{ Milford, VA } Healthy Living

Healthy2, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Janet H. Carter, 80, belives God was with her the day she had her aneurism. She lives on the land that once was the New Market Plantation on the Richmond Turnpike, and has for over 45 years. Carter lives alone with her dog Nikki. Carter's son and grandchildren stop by often becuase they live just across the road. "I have a wonderful view of the oaks from right here on my porch. I come out here almost every day."

{ Stafford, VA } Healthy Living.

Healthy1, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Here are two portraits from a series I am doing for the "Healthy Living" section. My concept was to photograph each subject in there most comfortable place. For Laura it was her bedroom. She suffers from a disease that effects her connective tissue. Her joints come out of place on a daily basis. She is a really down to earth nice person.

{ Colonial Beach, VA } Triathlon.

triathlon_MG_9500_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I shot a triathlon on Sunday morning. I made this at about 6:30 AM. Oh the sacrafices for pictures......

I had a great talk with the Dave Ellis, the photo editor here, when we were looking through the take. We talked about what he thought I needed to really take my images to another level. Its always good to have a little kick in the rear. The kicking might sting a little, but it can do nothing but propel you forward.

More to come.

{ Colonial Beach, VA } Arm Sharks.

APAD_2, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Tossing.

falcons_MG_8405_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Untitled (from a notebook dated 1978)
By Tod Papageorge

Mid-spring, mid-morning – into the park
and downtown through the shimmering air,
each flush and pulse of light flashing quicksilver
through a net of dust, leaf and pollen.
Step by step, a camera hanging from my neck
beats my heart.

Green like the incontrovertible season,
I move through the high, untended, tow-tipped grass,
supplicant, trainee, hunter, mule,
out here to photograph,
to call this intoxication to account
and press these lawns and palings
into pictures.

{Found on Alec Soth's blog}

{ Washington, DC } Gothem.

DC_MG_8350_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

"Light, then, .... is indeed a wonderful instrument ..."
- Mark Rothko

{ Baltimore, Maryland } Ashton.

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"Photography is nothing - it's life that interests me."
- Henri Cartier-Bresson

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Falcons.

falcons_MG_8374_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Dad.

falcons_MG_8521_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I was sent to photograph the Semi-Pro football team here in town and I met Sean and his daughter Ayanna. Sean's wife is in boot camp and later will be going to Iraq. Because Sean starts offense on the team, and he can't afford a babysitter every other night, Ayanna has to come to the practice with her dad. She is 16 months old.

{ Quantico, VA } The 4th.

flag_MG_7515_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

The man on the right is actually Isreali. He seemed to be having a very good time during his first trip to America. I really should have asked him where he got the shirt.

{ Quantico, VA } Turtles.

APAD_54, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Airshow.

airshow_MG_7929_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

This was really intense.

{ Spotsylvania, VA } Moon Bounce.

{ Spotsylvania, VA } Moon Bounce., originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I decided to really immerse myself in the situation and actually get in the moon bounce during a festival for Independence Day.

This little boy saw the camera, looked at me and then showed me his guns, without a word spoken. I think he had been trained.

{ Spotsylvania, VA } Ice Cream.

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More community stuff.

David Alami and his son Omar pick out ice cream during the Stars and Stipes Spectacular at Spotsylavia Court House. The truck was run by Brad Noud of Rod's Ice Cream Company.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Swing.

APAD_22, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Soul of Athens | Little Mountains

This is a piece that Jeff Haller put together for the "Soul of Athens" project this past Spring. It combined images that Jim Korpi and I made for our own projects. Make sure you look at the rest of the site if you have not already.

CLICK HERE...

{ Richmond, VA } Color Guard.

race_MG_5654_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

These guys were goofing around and checking out girls right before they headed on to the race track for the flag ceremony.

There was a really nice picture in this situation. I feel like this is an almost.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Clocks.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Clocks., originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

More daily work.

This man is 92 years old. He bulit anti-aircraft guns in WWII, helped build the atomic clock, and so on...

Both he and his wife seem as healthy as ever. I couldn't help thinking about the fact that maybe the time, dedication, and precision he brought to his work carried over into his health. Our bodies are alot like clocks in the end I guess.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Mink Coats.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Mink., originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

This is a jumping off point to a project I will be working on for the time I am in the land of Sprawl. I am going to focus on land transformation, culture and the lifestyle found in suburbs.

...wierd i know...

{ Fredericksburg, VA } The War.

Rabinowitz_FirstWeek009, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

The war rages on in Fredericksburg.

What war would you think people were referring to when they say "The War?" The Iraq war and maybe World War II right?

Nope. The war of northern aggression is still "The War."

{ Montross, VA } Ribbon Cutting.

Ribbon_MG_4698_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

The most exciting thing about the cutting was the color of the ribbon...

A lumber supply company opened a new Bio-Mass Renewable Feul Operated Wood Drying Kiln, which was pretty amazing. They used the waste from their lumber plant to create energy in high temprature kilns.

The Chairman of the Board for the company began a diatribe about the evils of restricting the use of forest resources. Maybe he knew something I didn't, but that seems like a dangerous statement.

First Four Days

I put together an edit of the first few days of shooting. I am not doing this every week its way too much work.

click HERE...

{ Stafford, VA } The Paines.

paine_MG_3559_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I met a nice couple yesterday. Mrs Paine here was very proud of her new tailer.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Hang On.

lo0622SummerNSR_4, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Gustavo Rodriguez, an employee at the Lamar Company, installs a billboard on U.S. Route 1. Rodriguez has been with the company for about four years. He replaced nine billboards on June 21, 2007.

"It's a hot one today huh?"

"Nah man. I'm Puerto Rican. I live for this weather."

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Construction.

const_MG_2853_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

There seems to be alot of construction and suburban sprawl in the area.

{ Fredericksburg, VA } Welcome.

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So I made it across the piedmont.

I made the mistake of driving across the mountains, from Ohio to Virginia, in the middle of the night. The map I had made it out to seem as if it was a straight shot. It wasn't.

After nearly 6 hours of hair pin turns, fog and eerie little towns, I arrived safe and sound in Fredericksburg.

Oh feature hunting. I don't think there will much more of this but who knows.

{ Fort Ancient, Ohio } Sailing.

Dad_2_web, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

My dad just bought a little sailboat to tool around in. He has always wanted one. He refuses to call it a mid-life crisis purchase.

But it sure is better than a Harley.

Tattoo | Rich-Joseph Facun

Check out Rich's recent portrait essay called "Tattoo You: Skin Treasures." It is really beautiful and insightful. Rich is a Staff Photographer at the Virginian Pilot.

word.

click HERE...

{ Cincinnati, Ohio } Paul Kopp.

paul_MG_1884_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

This is my buddy Paul. I photographed Paul for his new album release under the name of "Venegas." Paul has always been a talented, sensitive, and humble dude.

I grew up with him here in Cinci and we were in a few bands together. Him on drums and me on guitar. The more I catch up with the guy I realize that he is taking the path that I would most likely be taking if I had not of stubbled into my camera.

He said he "wants what I have." I realized I felt the same for him. The grass is greener.

I found comfort in realizing I might put down my little black box and still feel my life, just maybe through strings instead of lenses.

click here to see a few MORE...

{ Athens, Ohio } Songs for the Deaf.

weddingparty_MG_0949_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Music was blaring, specifically "YMCA" and people were dancing. They looked like they were having the time of their life.

The famous deaf twins were the flower girls at Matt and Melissa's wedding ceremony. Later, they were the life of the party at the reception.

click here to see Matt's Story...

{ Athens, Ohio } Vibein'.

postwedding_MG_1153_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Athens, Ohio } Surprise.

{ Athens, Ohio } Suprise., originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Athens, Ohio } Bachelor Party.

APAD_1, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Matt is getting married in two days. This has been a whirlwind three months for everyone I know. Breakups, assault charges, dropped assault charges, life, love, marriage...

Last night, once the party started closing down, I thought about mopping the floor. Then I looked up and realized this is the end of somthing. This is heavy shit. The first of my close friends to tie the knot. I'm going to be baby-sitting a dwarf Eich baby in less than 6 months.

The OU Viscom community is amazing, The support that Matt and Mel will have, the community that they belong to, will be such an asset to them.

I've got much more to say. Until later...

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Tim Gruber | AirSoft

This is a short video my housemate, Tim Gruber, made for Bruce Strong's video class. It's pretty funny. Check it out.

I swear we do get work done sometimes. Sure sure....

Love.

{ Charleston, West Virginia } Red.

Wayne_img061_t, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I made this image only hours before my car broke down in the middle of Wayne National Forest.

{ North Berwick, Scotland } Burned.

TGFTM_MG_9023_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I was pulling together a few images from last summer for an edit for the Eddie Adams Workshop and I came across this image. It didnt actually make it in to the edit, but I still like it.

The Scots pale skin never sees it the sun. This is what happens when it comes out.

{ Nelsonville, Ohio } Pristine Trash.

Rabinowitz_0006sm, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I think this image speaks volumes about the people of the area as much as it does about the need to maintain the forest itself. Is there no concern about maintaining our environment?

Forest Fires | Chip Litherland

Check this stuff out from yesterday:
http://www.sportsshooter.com/chiplitherland

{ New Straitsville, Ohio } "impact" AMEN!

Wayne_img051_t, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

I found this on the side of an abandoned church bus. I believe that the shaping of children's view of their land is pivotal to understanding the interaction between a culture and their territory. This spoke volumes to me.

The text reads:

Impart Supernatural favor!! Bless our Territory and our That your hand would be with us AND KEEP us from ALL evil so we Can make a Greater"impact" AMEN!

word.

{ Athens, Ohio } Walk.

walk_MG_7982_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

Inmate walking. There is a good photo in there somewhere. One day I'll grab it.

{ Athens, Ohio } N America.

USA_MG_9357_tone, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

{ Butchel, Ohio } Entrance.

Rabinowitz_0002sm, originally uploaded by noahrabinowitz.

A shaft of light breaks through the clouds and wanders down a small bend in the road leading to the northern most portion of Wayne National Forest.

I love shooting film. One reason being, the value and solidity of each click of the shutter. I find myself more being more thoughtful. I can't roll a wheel and delete plastic and crystals.

I think I might go shoot some baseball though. I need to brush up on some skills I haven't used in awhile. Decisive moment and timing are not as important in this Wayne project, so I want to stay sharp.

35mm might feel good actually. I cant believe I said that....