The Urban Nomad

New Desktop

Kenneth Edwards — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:10:34 +0000

I recently became bored with my desktop and decided to make some renevations.

Find suitable image to use
Convert photographs into crooked icons
Activate geek tool
Make alias icons for favorite apps
Lose Dock

You can see the end result by clicking the image above.

Suzy Puzz

Kenneth Edwards — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:06:28 +0000

Far far across the pond lives a wonderful girl named Suzy. Suzy is an extremely talented photographer who’s work I greatly admire. She is also a talented singer & Ukulele player. She & her mother came to spend a week in Orlando going to the parks. While there I met up with them on many occasions. One of these occasions we went to Stardust Coffee (an establishment mentioned in the last post) and played around on Tumblr for a bit before grabbing my tiny guitar and singing a song. So while sitting in the crowded Stardust Coffee we recorded these (two of these were recorded in the parking lot of a Publix) Enjoy.

Stardust Coffee

Kenneth Edwards — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:22:07 +0000

Living in Winter Park (Orlando) Florida there are a few establishments that one might frequent. One of my favorites is Stardust Coffee. Stardust is a very eclectic and interesting place to go. The walls covered in artwork, every inch revealing some secret forgotten note, letter, or photograph. One of the rooms at Stardust houses a small stage only six or seven feet across on top of which is an upright piano missing all the tops of the black keys,surrounded by walls decorated by long red streamers hanging from the ceiling. Another equally interesting room (largest of the three) has a Bar,Photobooth, larger stage, wall of DVD’s, and small nook-like areas where people can sit and do work.

Stardust Coffee also serves food ranging from sandwiches & vegan entre, to a delicious and interesting brunch menu served on Sundays. The employees are as friendly as they come for the most part, and give it a very welcoming feel. One of my favorite things about Stardust is the fact that you never feel pressured to leave after having spent a few hours there. As a matter of fact you could spend the entire day from Open to Close atStardust and no one would think it odd of you to do so. Your also free there to do just about whatever you please. I often bring my guitar when with friends and lounge at one of the tables playing, or singing without fear of disrupting anyone.

One of the more interesting things about Stardust is the ragtag group of people who preside there. I can speak openly, and with an observable tone about them because I am not one of them. They are bound together by a culture as tumultuous as any subculture I’ve ever encountered. To give them a name, or category would, in their eyes I’m sure, be insulting them so I will refrain. But I erge you to go and experience what I’m talking about. (Those of my friends currently residing in Philadelphia may know what I mean if I compare them to those who frequent Last Drop Coffee, or South Street. Or the Single Speed culture that I’ve refered to in the past) But let me just clarify that it is NOT my intention to speak of them like onewould have a sub-human culture. They are not. They are simply not the suite and tie people you might find working in a hundred story building, or the typical Floridian walking around like a Polo model.

Stardust is one of the more interesting, and fun places to spend the day, and if anyone plans on visiting Orlando I strongly recommend you stop by.

Here are some photographs taken on my Hasselblad 500C/M of Stardust.

Will’s Pub Polaroids

Kenneth Edwards — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:56:20 +0000

While seeing my friends band play at Will’s Pub downtown I took some Polaroids on my Hasselblad of a few friends. The set-up for these shots was to place the subject directly under a lamp hanging over one of the pool tables by having them lean over it. Enjoy.

A Film 25th

Kenneth Edwards — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:44:22 +0000

Recently I photographed a 25th anniversary party for some friends of mine. My friend Em (see previous post) was kind enough to acompany me. I photographed the entire even on film with my Hasselblad 500C/M. This was a chalenge because although I’ve used my Hasselblad in shoots before I’ve never used it to photograph an event. I was surprised to find out how accurate my ambient light meter/nob was. Here are a few of my favorite photographs from the afternoon. (Shot on Portra 400NC)

My Dear Friend Em

Kenneth Edwards — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:28:50 +0000

I have been friends with Emily for many years now. She is one of the people who when I move away I will sorely miss.. Her smile is one that brightens my day on the occasions that I find her across the table from me. Good luck with the future Em and keep an eye on my sister while I’m gone!! Here are a few pics I took of her a week or two ago.

Hello, I’m The Nomad

Kenneth Edwards — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:18:42 +0000

My name is Kenneth Edwards. I am a Photographer and Musician from Orlando Florida, and I use this blog as an oulet. A place where I can display my work, opinions, and findings. I care very little about your opinions partaining to my blog be they negative. But if you wish to leave me a few kind words, I strongly encourage you to do so. If you enjoy my photography there are links below where you can view more of it.

I lived in Orlando until I was 18 at which time I moved to Philadelphia to attend University. After deciding that the University I was attending was not the right place for me I left. I returned to Orlando while auditioning for other conservatories around the US (I’m a vocal performance major) and decided to attend The Boston Conservatory of Music. Now 19 I reside just across the river from the Cambridge area of Boston, right near the West end of Newbury Street.

If you are a photographer, blogger, or musician visiting, or living in the Boston area please feel free to contact me. I would be delighted to meet you.

Please Enjoy,

The Nomad