Consider this section a glorified journal of all original content. Here we capture our everyday travels, some items of interest and our edited thoughts.
My ratty old Nikon had finally run its course (RIP), so last month I felt it was finally time for me to treat myself to a more advanced piece of equipment. I just recently picked up a Mark II 5D and invested in photography classes. Here are a few of the test shots I’ve taken as I practice different methods and techniques. Follow my work in progress as I shoot through the ides of winter. You can expect a weekly or bi-weekly photo journal entry from me for now on. Enjoy! One love, Fisheye.
In the second installation of my Seatown travels last month, I present to you the famed pushers of mid-century American athletic garments, Ebbets Field Flannels. I popped by their retail space on Occidental Avenue in downtown Seattle, just a few steps away from Qwest Field. Founder Jerry Cohen has been running the genuine sports throwback industry for some time now. EFF wasn’t created to produce an urbanized rendition of the throwback; Cohen has a pure affinity for vintage sports apparel and the craftsmanship behind it. Using original materials and manufacturing techniques, Ebbets has managed to reinvigorate all those old nostalgic memories for a new era of customers. Like a kid in a candy store, I was lucky enough to have finally visited EFF in the flesh to see their wide array of vintage flannel jerseys, jackets and ballcaps.
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This was just one of those nights where family and friends came together for some joint birthday shenanigans. We parked ourselves at HousexGuest in gastown and proceeded with brewskies, cocktails, bottles of wine and one shot wonders. And as you may guess, it got bad, real bad – Michael Jackson. Pardon if this looks like a Facebook photo album, this is just how we roll sometimes.
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Here’s the front entrance right on Pike Street. Two rings and you’re in. Bottom floor leads to their production room, and the next level is where I met with Nina briefly in the cutting room.
A couple Fridays ago, my lady and I took to the I-5 south of the border for some pre-Christmas gift searching. Our quest was largely unsuccessful other than the fact that we got to spend some quality time together on a rare, sunny day in the heart of Seattle. Besides rubbing elbows with the hoards of other holiday shopaholics, we were able to pay a visit to a couple of my favourite brands that just so happen to be located in close proximity to the downtown core.
Our first stop was goose-down outerwear powerhouse, Crescent Down Works. Founder, Anne Michelson, erected CDW in 1974 as a custom order down vest company and nearly 40 years later they remain a close-knit operation who now produce entire collections of down garments for several select shops in North America and overseas. Despite the steady volume of garments that they produce each season they still allow the time for individual customers to create one-off pieces. I was able to sneak in a morning appointment with Cutting Room Director, Nina Mross, as she was kind enough to take me through the process of custom making my own Down Shirt Jacket. It’s really an extraordinary thing to see a company of this size building relationships with a topnotch list of clientele. It was a great little visit to see where it all began for this American made clothing company.
Many thanks to CDW and all the best in the new year as they move on to their new location down the road. Use the slider below to roll through our photos.
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On my trip back to Portland a couple weekends ago, Stark took me to the new NIKEtown in Portland. The store took over a 26,000 square-foot room of a 1928-constructed Kress Building at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Morrison Street downtown. It felt like walking through a mid-20th century gymnasium with cutting edge design. They recently closed down the old store at the end of October and reopened at the new location on November 4th.
Check out some of the photos I took around the store.
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Finally had some brunch at the Save-On Meats diner on the weekend. Been wanting to give the spot a chance for some time now since they reopened their doors earlier this year. Theres been a lot of hype over the facelifted butcher shop and diner so the long awaited visit was well worth the wait. If you have yet to drop by I suggest you do so ASAP as you will not be disappointed.
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It’s the second week as protestors occupy the front lawns of the Vancouver Art Gallery. A protest rally against financial inequality, inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City, which began weeks ago, emerged in at least 15 Canadian cities last weekend, including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Victoria. After missing last week’s rally, and yesterday’s Group Take-over at downtown TD bank for photos, I decided to head down to see what this whole rally is about. Check out some of my shots from the Art Gallery.
When the chance to get our group of friends together is presented we really nip it in the bud and make it happen. This time around our latest group venture was brought together over the idea of brunch. Now I know that brunch doesn’t sound worthwhile enough for a gathering, but when the words “chicken and waffles” come into play it’s a different ball game. Yes, thats right, chicken and waffles. After a group conversation via WhatsApp over said combination of poultry and iron cooked goodness, individuals were either rattled or sold or both. Some felt like the whimsical combination was only on TV and some seemed very eager to give it a go. Regardless of how we felt, we set the date and promised each other that we would make it happen.
On a regular Vancouver Wednesday we banded together and made our way to the low key restaurant on the outskirts of the DTES. Located at 305 Alexander Street, Two Chefs and a Table is one of those hole in the wall type of places. The walk from our cars to the beautiful decor inside is like day and night. The surrounding area is home to the homeless, but the restaurant itself makes you feel at home. They offer a brunch, lunch and dinner menu as well as a catering service. Lucky for us we came to the restaurant with brunch on our minds and chicken and waffles in our sights. After a round of C&W orders and one steak & egg combo, we waited patiently for our meals.
Now I can’t speak for the entire group but I was pleasantly surprised with how delectable the aforesaid combo goes with maple syrup. I managed to munch it down swiftly and chased it all down with a Red Racer brew. All in all I enjoyed my meal along with the decor of the restaurant and especially enjoyed the company of my friends.
Head on over to the next page to see the many stills that Mario snapped.
A few days ago we celebrated Thanksgiving. We all look forward to this day of the year (and Christmas) as everyone in the household gathers around the table reflecting on the many special events that has happened in the past year and especially the food we are about to eat! This year has been a crazy roller coaster ride for me and I am thankful for those who have helped get me to where I am at. I am thankful for so many things, but nothing beats my BIG family. We are wild, happy, energetic, loving, caring, funny, crazy bunch who still is close since the day my Grandma brought us over to Vancouver. Without my Grandma, there wouldn’t be this much love!
Meet my family after the cut
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Autumn has encroached on our summer indulgences but it’s afforded us the chance to stay in and reflect a little. Time to say hello to a new season and new perspectives. We’re not trying to get all philosophical though. Over here, things done changed, not in drastic ways but in little, gradual measures. The same struggles still remain but at least they’re at a heightened view – we’re a little smarter, a little tougher and way more experienced than when we began. Getting over that hump can be a wildly difficult task to accomplish but a worthwhile journey if your pursuits are pure to you at least. I think I can speak for almost everyone on our team when I say that we’re all in go mode – creatively, occupationally, personally, financially, etc.
As I’ve said before, our pursuits at the Hue are always a work in progress and I can tell you, summer had us working our asses off trying to invent our identity. A time full of higher highs and lesser lows. Crescents and troughs. Obstacles and hurdles. Forks in the road and turning points. Whatever you want to call your struggles, trying to get over that hump has always been in our cross-hairs and just because leaves are falling off trees doesn’t mean we can fall off our course. You might have seen that we’ve involved ourselves in some incredible undertakings which have resulted in even greater relationships with some new friends. Now it’s a matter of continuing to build that community and keeping an opportunistic attitude while holding our foundation in tact. Holding the fort down, if you will.
We all know what it’s like. We set this earnest trail before us and we have an optimistic view of what’s ahead. We trek along on the trail, cautiously walking, running wildly or doing whatever it takes to blaze a path for ourselves. There are the inevitable snags and molehills but they’re nothing we can’t handle because there’s a focus and preparedness in us to overcome the minor complications. Then you reach a point – a point where that series of terrain are done with and conquered. There’s a wave of accomplishment you feel while peering over your shoulder or into the rearview to see what beautiful strife you’ve endured. And just as you turn to your original stance it’s then that you realize the trail you just blazed has opened wide into a horizon. One with infinite pathways. But in the not so distant foreground is that hump. It’s not a towering mountain nor a miniscule ant hill – it’s a hump. For the next some odd moments, weeks, months, or whatever it takes, you’ve decided without a doubt in your mind that soon you’ll be stepping up to it. Studying, researching, training, analyzing by any means necessary to prep yourself for the next wind of energy to sprint, claw, climb and get over that hump. That’s the stage I feel our team is at right now.
Despite the great summer experiences, we know there’s a bunch of loose ends to tie up and another ton of work to be done before we can feel a little more tangible satisfaction. We’re at a bit of a lull at the moment as we gear up for another heap of creative content and possible projects that we’ve set in our sights. We can only hope that you’re gearing up along side us. Here’s to perfecting routines, establishing rhythms and to seeing you on the other side of the hill.
Trilly & Truly,
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Justin C. Lintag
Co-Founder & Chief Editor