Clint Bensinger Photography
Traveling light at Universal Studios

I recently just got back from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Before leaving I was conflicted with a decision. I didn’t want to take a camera that wouldnt be pocketable, along with a bunch of lenses. Even my EP3 with its lenses seemed impractical and bulky in a cumbersome sort of way, especially since I planned on riding every ride Universal had to offer, many of which involved water. Sooo.. I did something completely out of the ordinary, for me anyways. I picked up an Olympus Tough 820iHS. Best decision I could’ve made. Although slightly restricting in its settings and customization, the camera was small enough, tough enough and flexible enough for me to get some amazing shots I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to shoot with a dslr or micro 4/3 camera. I’m growing quite fond of this little tank of a camera.

Phantom Bookstores?

newyorker:

Here, writer Roxana Robinson reflects on the power and allure of Manhattan bookstores, many of which have closed over the years: http://nyr.kr/UAsTn3

Do you have any fond memories of a particular bookstore? Share them with us in the comments section.

Photograph: Condé Nast Archive

Old ad on side of Maroons Sports Bar
Taken with Instagram

Old ad on side of Maroons Sports Bar
Taken with Instagram

Beach side (Taken with Instagram)

Beach side (Taken with Instagram)

Toshiro Mifune? One of my favorite actors.

Toshiro Mifune? One of my favorite actors.

I’d rather be here.

I’d rather be here.