Sit back, relax and read a book. Whether you prefer to escape into the world of fiction or learn something new, celebrate with your favorite books. Visit the library or the local book store

Continuing my series of monochrome PhotoWalks…On Labor Day,I headed uptown in Parker, Colorado and am taking along a Canon EOS M6 Mark II with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The 1972 United States Grand Prix was held on October 8, 1972 at the Grand Prix race course in Watkins Glen, New York and I was there. Jackie Stewart, having just lost his World Champion’s crown to Emerson Fittipaldi, dominated the entire weekend with pole, fastest lap and win completing a sweep of the North American races.

One mistake many photographer make is trying to cram all their equipment into one bag; they analyze their gear, check camera bag specifications and then buy the one bag that holds it all only to find they can’t pick the bag up!

So how did a kid from East Baltimore get to dance on TV every day for six weeks? It’s almost as funny a story as Tracy Turnblad’s but with a lot less family drama although to be honest my mom and dad could easily be cast in those parental roles in the original Hairspray.