Its funny, the more I work on my photography, the more I find myself revisiting old long gone photographers for inspiration and direction. The old timers like George Hurrell who I've mentioned many times in my featured picture of the day ramblings, seemed to really experiment with lighting--perhaps out of a need back then just to get enough light to expose the film. But now with all the fancy strobe lighting and diffusers etc... I find the best lights are much like the continuous tungsten based lights that are similar to what was used back then. I know the same affects can be achieved by using the fancier equipment, but I find it suits me better to use the older techniques. And what's funny is they seem fresh and new--maybe its because the subjects are pierced and tattooed and wearing modern styles, but this lighting, that really is much like the old masters used, seems different and new. I will keep tweaking the lighting and trying new things, but its comforting knowing that some old standards are there for me when I need them. In any case its always fun trying to get something different and new--at least for me. SayerMotter Photograph by Richard Sayer