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!

For another look at what Labor Day means to me, along with a tribute to my Dad visit my car photography blog today and click on Blog for some memories of my father.

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.

This past Saturday I decided to give it another try, this time somewhat changing up my plans. I started by using a different Micro Four-thirds camera