Steven Tryon

@pearwoodphoto

I am a Christian, photographer, writer and walker, living in Rochester, NY. Once upon a time I was an Army helicopter jockey in Alaska. A theologically-educated geek. He/him. Supports gay/lesbian/trans/whatever folks.

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Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 20

At the middle of the endless stairway. Didn't seem like that many steps on the way down. Kisil Point Trail at Letchworth. I didn't start taking photographs until I reached the end of the trail, where I turned around and headed back.

Black and white pinhole photograph showing my trekking poles resting on a wooden step with a lot more steps going up.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 19

At the start of the endless stairway. At least that's what it felt like as I climbed back up to the long level stretch. Kisil Point Trail at Letchworth. I didn't start taking photographs until I reached the end of the trail, where I turned around and headed back.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 18

At the end of the trail. I took the previous photograph with the stubby tripod braced against the fence rail. Kisil Point Trail at Letchworth, end of March. I didn't start taking photographs until I reached the end of the trail, where I turned around and headed back.

Black and white pinhole photograph looking out past the fence marking the end of the trail.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 17

At the end of the earth. I would not want to venture down the slope ahead without being roped in. Kisil Point Trail at Letchworth, end of March. I didn't start taking photographs until I reached the end of the trail, where I turned around and headed back.

Black and white pinhole photograph showing the ground falling away at the end of a ridge.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 16

Arching over the Upper Falls Letchworth State Park, early spring. Ondu 135 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph of a railroad trestle arching across a waterfall.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 15

Silk and grandeur. Genesee River Middle Falls in Letchworth State Park, early spring. Ondu 135 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph of a waterfall.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 14

Little tree by the big waterfall. Letchworth State Park, early spring -- we still had snow! Ondu 135 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph with the camera sitting on a stone wall by the top of a waterfall. A small, bare tree growing on the near bank is visible at center.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 13

Flowers by the Middle Falls Letchworth State Park, early spring. Ondu 135 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph of a few small flowers at the edge of the bank next to a waterfall. The spray from the waterfall is visible in the top right.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 12

Top of the Middle Falls Letchworth State Park, early spring Ondu 135 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph at the top of a waterfall.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 11

Three at the Yards They were there for the closing of the latest exhibit. Three beautiful women, delighted to have their photograph taken. Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex Kentmere Pan 400 exposed at 1600, D76 1:1 22 minutes Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white photograph of three women, clearly good friends.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 10

Point of the Bluff Vineyards Keuka Lake divides into a left and right branch just north (left) of here. One can see the point of the bluff from the winery. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph. The camera is sitting on a reflective table top looking out through the windows.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 10

From the deck at Point of the Bluff Keuka Lake divides into a left and right branch just north (left) of here. Although not visible in this photograph, one can see the point of the bluff from the winery. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min

Black and white pinhole photograph. The camera is sitting on a porch railing looking off to the vineyard fences.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 8

Black and white pinhole photograph with rustic fenceposts in the foreground and Keuka Lake in the distance.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 7

Katelyn at Iron Smoke Distillery The Flower Head Folks performed at Iron Smoke Distillery the last Sunday of June. I had two frames left on this roll; the remaining photographs are still in the camera. The lighting was interesting.

Black and white photograph of a woman singing.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 6

Tori at Iron Smoke Distillery The Flower Head Folks performed at Iron Smoke Distillery the last Sunday of June. I had two frames left on this roll; the remaining photographs are still in the camera. The lighting was interesting.

Black and white photograph of a woman at her drumset with a stack of whiskey barrels behind her.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 5

Reflections on the Fourth of July Remember, lament, follow the light. Yet will I love. Yet will I hope. Yet will I act. Yet will I follow the light. Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex

Triptych of three black and white photographs.
US, Pride, and Puerto Rico flags on our front porch.
A tree silhouetted against the light.
A crucifix in my window combined with a quotation from Lamentations 3.

I remember my affliction and my wandering,
the bitterness and the gall.
I well remember them,
and my soul is downcast within me.
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 5

Li She plays a bodhrán (Irish drum) in the Tuesday Tunes group. I asked if I could take a photograph of her. Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex Kentmere Pan 400 exposed at 1600, D76 1:1 22 minutes Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

A black and white photograph of a young woman in a dark room. She is illuminated by a light source to our left.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 4

An American Lament 250 I was 26 in 1976 and proudly flying US Army helicopters out of Fort Richardson, Alaska. 1976 was a celebration; July 4, 2026 feels like a lament for what we have lost. There is still brightness, but a lot of dark shadows, too.

Black and white photograph of trees, with a dark gray border.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 3

Growing brightly for 1976 I was 26 in 1976 and proudly flying US Army helicopters out of Fort Richardson, Alaska. 1976 was a celebration. Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex Kentmere Pan 400 exposed at 1600, D76 1:1 22 minutes Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white photograph of a tree with the bright sky as background.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 2

The Lights of Vineyard View Looking up at a chandelier at Vineyard View Winery. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph, straight up, at a six-lamp chandelier. The connecting structure is faintly visible against the solid black background.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jul 1

The view from the deck at Vineyard View Winery. A beautiful place with excellent wine. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph from the edge of the deck at a winery. Keuka Lake is visible midway.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 30

Clouds over Keuka Lake From the deck at Vineyard View Winery with the camera sitting on a shiny table. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph showing clouds in the sky and reflected on the polished surface below. In between is the railing on the porch, Keuka Lake, and the hills beyond and below.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 29

USARAL Teddy Bear My hat with its United States Army Alaska patch, complete with the polar bear. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph of a hat on a stone picnic table.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 28

Sitting on a tilted fence rail The Argus has a tripod mount but it's not centered, making it clumsy to use with a short tripod. I was relying on holding the camera down on (relatively) level surfaces. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min

Black and white pinhole photograph looking at the woods on the far side of the gorge.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 27

Shutter stutter Letchworth State Park, I think, with the camera sitting on a polished surface. This was my first roll of film with this camera since 2016. It was feeling neglected. I managed one shot before the shutter decided it had sat unused for too long.

Black and white pinhole shutter with concentric patterns due to a shutter stutter.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 26

Stuck shutter abstract Durand Eastman Park, I think. This was my first time out with this camera since 2016. It was feeling neglected. I managed one shot before the shutter decided it had sat unused for too long. I rather like the result. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400

Black and white pinhole photograph of a log by the edge of a pond. The shutter did not fully open, leaving the photo framed as with a black pinwheel or boat propeller.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 25

Fallen by the lake Duran Eastman Park, I think. This was my first time out with this camera since 2016. It was feeling neglected. Argus C3 Pinhole Camera Kentmere Pan 100 exposed at 400, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white pinhole photograph of a fallen log at the edge of a pond in the woods. The water surface reflects the trees and light above.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 24

Memories are like that Visited my parents' grave Sunday afternoon, an annual Fathers' Day pilgrimage. Finished the film rolls in both the Ondu 135 and my modified Argus C3 Pinhole camera. Developed both rolls Monday; scanned the Argus roll Tuesday afternoon.

Black and white pinhole photograph of a gravestone.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 23

Goodnight Dublin Corners Farm Brewery Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex Kentmere Pan 400 exposed at 1600, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner

Black and white photograph of a sunset behind a treeline.

Steven Tryon@pearwoodphoto· Jun 22

Friends Dublin Corners Farm Brewery Yashica-D Twin Lens Reflex Kentmere Pan 400 exposed at 1600, developed in D76 1:1 22 min Epson Perfection V500 Photo scanner