Dear Fellow Photo Snipers, I just wanted to share some exciting news…

A photo story that I wrote about Lee Harvey’s was just published online for Pictory Magazine’s theme, A Neighborhood Treasure. It is story #6, and both the patron’s of Lee Harvey’s or I couldn’t be happier.

Enjoy: http://www.pictorymag.com/showcases/neighborhood-treasure/

When I saw this theme, I knew immediately that I wanted to shine a small documentary light on my favorite bar down the street, and so I waited for the right time to get a good shot. On the night of the record snow a few weeks ago, I walked down the street hoping to walk into an empty bar, in an effort to get a unique picture that accurately represents the bar we all know and love. I explained to Kevin (the bartender in the photo) that I was writing this story, and asked if I could take his picture once I was all set up. He was extremely helpful, and even excited to be a part of my project.

I set up a small wireless flash unit with a diffuser and some colored gels on top of the fireplace in front of the bar, and carefully selected the best angle. When I was all ready, I told him to pour me a four fingers of Maker’s, and then snapped this frame. I was very pleased with the results, and apparently so was Pictory Magazine.

I talked to the owner of Lee Harvey’s last night, and though he really liked the story, he said, “couldn’t you take out the part about the toilet overflowing in the bathroom?” As much as I would like to accommodate his request, the toilet in the men’s bathroom is pretty frisky, and makes the place all the more charming to me.

I hope that you like the story, and if you haven’t been to Lee Harvey’s before, then you should go, and ask to see the cat testicles.

P.S. If you are interested, the original, un-edited version of the story is on my site here.