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I got this nifty pewter pipe tamper recently. It is made by Peterson Pipes, of Dublin, and the top is crowned with the bust of the world’s first Independent Consulting Detective, Mr. of Sherlock Holmes (formerly of 221B Baker Street, London). I’ve always been a fan of Sherlock Holmes, and to me, he is one … Continue reading Peterson Sherlock Holmes Pipe Tamper
A few months ago, shortly after my brother passed away, I received an e-mail expressing sympathy from a friend and colleague. My friend had taken a year off work to travel around the world with her husband, doing missionary work and generally having an adventure along the way. When I received her e-mail they were … Continue reading Care Package: Molina Pipe
I’ve always had a fascination towards pirates. Ever since I can remember I have been enamoured with the history and mythology of pirates. Having recently taken up the pipe, I’m always on the look-out for pipe references in literature and film.
A new pipe arrived in the mail today: a Brigham Pipes Chinook 426 from smokingpipes.com. It looks very fine and is my second Brigham. My first Brigham (and first pipe ever) is a Voyageur 136. Both are picture in the attached photo gallery. And now for the painful process (or the exciting one depending on … Continue reading Brigham Pipes
In my previous post I wrote about a new series of pipes I have been thinking about. The idea is simple: if a troll made a pipe what would it look like? The Design Process According to the hilarious Norwegian film, Troll Hunter, the combination of concrete and charcoal is irresistible to trolls. My first … Continue reading New Pipe: Troll Mallet
In a previous post I admitted my new guilty pleasure — pipes. Besides the taste and smell of pipe tobacco, and the romance of smoking a pipe, I am also drawn to the aesthetics of the pipe shape for it’s own sake. Last weekend I made my very first pipe. I recently watched the Lord … Continue reading Making My First Pipe
< Back to the Photography Museum Lenses: Canon EF Mount Canon EF 80-200mm ƒ/2.8 L I could write volumes about this very special lens, but instead, I am going to grab my camera and go shoot with it. … Okay, I am back. Every time I use this lens I am in awe. It predates … Continue reading Lens: Canon EF 80-200mm ƒ/2.8 L (Photography Museum)
< Back To Photography Museum Lenses I purchased my first EF mount lens, the original black Canon EF 80-200 ƒ/2.8 L “magic drainpipe” in the early 1990s. That lens is a tank and still going strong. Several other lenses from the film era did not fair as well and have been retired to the gear-closet … Continue reading Photography Museum Lenses: Canon EF Mount
In which I discuss the merits and drawbacks of UV protection filters.
The Miele series is the third in Savinalli’s food inspired pipe series, after Chocolate and Coffee. Miele is Italian for honey, and the pipes in this series come complete with a wooden tamper in the shape of a honey dipper.
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