It’s the beginning of Spring in Arkansas with Japanese Magnolias blooming at the Capitol.

A view of Oaklawn from the infield at dusk.

Sometimes I change gears and put on another hat and become Arkansas’s Close-Up Magician of the year. Performing this spring at Oaklawn Race Track Casino.

Some random snow storm images around my home town of Maumelle, AR.

I’ve started experimenting with vintage lenses on my mirrorless camera. It makes me to slow down, observe my surroundings more closely and be more selective in my image taking. I love the unique optical characteristics of this lens. #photography #vintage #derrickrosemedia #serene #serenity

Here’s a look at this amazing lens. Also came with a 2x teleconverter so I can shoot at 270mm. Really fun to shoot.

Wanted my first post to be unique so here’s an image I took with a circa 1955, 135mm Sun System lens I bought for $70 in a flea market in Jonesboro, AR. I’d never get this creamy image with a modern lens. #vintagelens #photography #vintage #derrickrosemedia