I was recently thrilled to learn that longtime tennis photographer Russ Adams has been nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (For more information, see their press release.)
In the late 1960s Adams led the way toward getting photographers courtside, when previously they were relegated to shooting from the stands. This, along with other accomplishments, has literally changed the look and impact of sports photography.
I'll admit to some bias, as I've known Russ for about 10 years, and he's a great guy to chat with. (See "Shooting Stars," an article I wrote with Russ in 2005 for USTA Magazine.) Aside from that, his professional accomplishments and influence over an entire industry stand apart from what most of us could dream.
This is the second time Russ has been nominated. Hopefully he won't need three to be charmed.
The Smithsonian has launched a new exhibition, "Earth from Space," featuring artistic photographs made from globe-orbiting satellites.
Many of the images are stunning, especially one of European city lights shining at night, one of the rippling sands of Yemen's desert, and one of Egypt's famous pyramids at Giza.
The show will be touring for a few years, but most of the exhibition sites have yet to be booked.
I've been so busy finishing the updates for the site that I've had no energy left to think of a good headline for this blog entry. So, "New Stuff" will need to suffice.
I've posted 18 new photos in the gallery, a set consisting mostly of images I made while shooting in Cape Cod last month.
