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The Old Silk Mill
I recently got a chance to visit the Klotz Silk Mill in Lonaconing Maryland. Not only was this exciting for me because I love old machines, but I happen to live in a converted cotton mill so I got to see first hand what I imagine my buildin...
Read more →Working on Facebook
I just revamped my blog and added Facebook integration. Try out the new comment system and like integration, and let me know if you run into any problems. The new URL is blog.rwhawkins.com Enjoy, RW
Read more →Monarch Cave
On Saturday I visited Monarch Cave. I got up before sunset (don't want to show up late for work!) and the hike was a quick one. However, I found that this particular alcove gets strong morning sun. I feel that for my photos it is best to wo...
Read more →Urban Exploration
Wind rattles the deteriorating sheet metal siding as water loudly drips into rusty, orange colored pools. Loud clanging of pipes ring out as a "scrapper" beats on the bones of this building with a 40lb sledge. These are the sounds of urban...
Read more →Open Studios at F3
For the second year now I have been opening my studio doors during the F3 event. Having a deadline is a real motivator to get some new work printed in the darkroom, framed and ready to share with the public. The show had a big turnout thi...
Read more →Open Studio April 20
It's that time again! F3 Oakland is April 20th from 6-10pm. I will be opening my studio and showing a number of new prints from my recent trip to Detroit. Come and join the festivities!
Read more →Ansel Adams, Monolith The Face of Half Dome
©2012 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust 85 years ago Ansel Adams created one of the great black and white photographs of all times, Monolith, The Face of Half Dome. A number of interesting stories surround this photograph, including t...
Read more →Abandoned Plant, Detroit, Michigan
It's quiet now, so quiet I can hear the snowflakes falling just past the metal crisscross of the broken out factory windows. I imagine the noise and frenzy that would have been all around when this plant was producing some of the finest car...
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