Author Archives: Mr. Holga

About Mr. Holga

Mr. Holga is a film photographer specializing in Holga camera photography with Kodak film. Mr. Holga enjoys using any old film camera, especially a camera fifty plus years old or older. Mr. Holga is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. Mr. Holga is also the walkabout photographer and reporter for Dallas Art News.

Antique Shopping with my Nikon D7000 and 35mm Lens

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mr. Holga

My darling spouse and I had a rare day together leading into a four-day weekend. We made a date of the afternoon by antique shopping and having lunch at the Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Antique shopping is way more … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Mr. Holga

Just in time for Mother’s Day, I am thinking about mom with a photo that I took of her in 2007. Mom is holding a sign that reserved her parking space on the US Air Force base. Alas, mom did not have any car to drive that day. Just her luck. Love you, mom. Continue reading →

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Mary Ann Moorman

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Mr. Holga

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, after a Slow Art Day, I got a few minutes with Kennedy assassination witness Mary Ann Moorman Krahmer. Mrs. Krahmer was gracious enough to be photographed and interviewed for my JFK book, Death By Holga: 11.22.63. Continue reading →

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Overlaying Photographs

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Mr. Holga

I don’t normally experiment with my photographs. I like them exactly as they are shot. My usual enhancements are in line with what a darkroom technician can do. I adjust the color, improve the contrast and remove some of the … Continue reading →

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602-604 Elsbeth: Lee Harvey Oswald Slept Here

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mr. Holga

Before the wrecking crew tore it down, I got a chance to see 602-604 Elsbeth, Dallas, Texas. This run down apartment north of the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff was the former residence to Lee Harvey Oswald and his … Continue reading →

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Pianist Van Cliburn Passes Away at 78

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mr. Holga

Today, pianist Harvey Lavan “Van” Cliburn, Jr. passed away at age 78 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Feb. 27, 2013). Honestly, I have nothing more interesting to add. Mr. Cliburn is one of those names the local news media has been gloating … Continue reading →

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Photographer Ira J. Beers, Jr.

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mr. Holga

Mr. Holga found the final resting place for The Dallas Morning News staff photographer Ira J. Beers, Jr., who photographed Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald, but did not win the Pulitzer Prize. Continue reading →

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I’m Still Searching for a Parkland Hospital Baby

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mr. Holga

I started looking for any baby born at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas on November 11, 1963. My searching has been limited and not a full time endeavor. Since August 2010, I have only had one person contact me about being born in Dallas on that day. However, the person was not born at Parkland Hospital. Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend in Galvestion, Texas

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Mr. Holga

The family and I spent the Labor Day weekend in Galveston, Texas. It was a delightful four day weekend starting on Friday, August 31, 2012. We drove down U.S. Interstate Highway 45 from Dallas to through Houston. Continue reading →

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Godspeed, Neil Armstrong

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mr. Holga

Mr. Holga discusses the passing of Apollo 11 astronaut and first man on the Moon Neil Armstrong. He also talks about his Kennedy-Armstrong connection and why he is thankful for Mr. Armstrong’s great feat. Continue reading →

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