Frank Dimarco

Late-career photographer now archiving decades of work and offering select images for sale as open editions or exclusives.


Portfolio:

Selections from www.dimarcogallery.com

In the process of archiving decades of work, I've created what I'm calling The DiMarco Gallery www.dimarcogallery.com While not confusing myself with Michelangelo, I hope that some interest in purchasing and/or representing my work might result.

Coffee in the Rain “Coffee in the Rain”

A very rainy morning in Mill Valley, California. I happen to be grabbing a cup of coffee when I turned around to see this woman in the window enjoying her warm beverage. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

The Pointer Sisters “The Pointer Sisters ”

This image was made in 1973 during a "Live Weekend" sponsored by KSAN-FM in San Francisco held at The Record Plant in Sausalito, California.
This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Jerry Garcia “Jerry Garcia”

This image was made in 1973 during a "Live Weekend" sponsored by KSAN-FM in San Francisco held at The Record Plant in Sausalito, California.
This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Jesse Colin Young “Jesse Colin Young”

This image was made in 1973 during a "Live Weekend" sponsored by KSAN-FM in San Francisco held at The Record Plant in Sausalito, California.
This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

The Engineer “The Engineer”

For some years I worked in engine service for Southern Pacific Railroad. Here is a locomotive engineer Harold K. Johnson at San Luis Obispo, California, about to open the throttle on the northbound Coast Daylight, now called AMTRAK's Coast Starlight, for the 6 hour run to San Francisco.
This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

The Onion Man “The Onion Man”

Every year the San Gennaro Festival in New York's Little Italy draws a big crowd. There usually is a large amount of cooking on the street and it was here that I found The Onion Man. Circa 1977. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Sunday Times and Irish Coffee “Sunday Times and Irish Coffee”

Back in the "fern bar" era of the 1970's, I found this image in San Francisco on a Sunday morning. Clearly a relaxing moment for the subject.
This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

At The Rite Spot Cafe “At The Rite Spot Cafe”

A great old dive bar in San Francisco's Mission District, The Rite Spot Cafe is a hangout for local artists and musicians. One of the employees graciously posed for this image. Circa 1980. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Really Good Stuff “Really Good Stuff”

This is one of the most interesting stores I've been in. Located on artsy Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland, Oregon, the owner is a musician and artist himself and an extraordinary collector of interesting things. Not to be missed on a Portland visit. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Kisses One Dollar “Kisses One Dollar”

A quickly grabbed shot at the Castro Street Fair, San Francisco, California. Circa 1976. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Summer, Annapolis, Maryland “Summer, Annapolis, Maryland”

An exuberant child takes to the air during the warm summer months in Annapolis, Maryland. Circa 1977. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

The No Name Bar “The No Name Bar”

Legendary bartender Ian just about to make his famous Ramos Fizz at the No Name Bar, Sausalito, California. Circa 1976. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Death Valley Photographer “Death Valley Photographer”

At Zabriskie Point in Death Valley, California, photographers are drawn to capture the convoluted textures of the topography. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Death Valley “Death Valley ”

The incredible forces that created Death Valley left behind a breathtaking array of earth textures. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Utah Highway 143 “Utah Highway 143”

America is remarkable for her vast open spaces and lonely highways. In this late September image, on the road to Cedar Breaks National Monument, I've tried to capture this scene at about the 9,500 foot elevation level. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Angel Island Fog “Angel Island Fog”

San Francisco Bay is known for its fog (named Karl, by the way) and her a fog bank blows in an wraps up and around Angel Island. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Balloons on San Francisco Bay “Balloons on San Francisco Bay”

As I headed out one morning I was startled to see hot air balloons drifting across San Francisco Bay. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Golden Gate Bridge and Fog “Golden Gate Bridge and Fog ”

The famous San Francisco Bay fog (named Karl, by the way) reliably blows in almost daily in some degree. This image was made at historic Fort Point, just below the San Francisco end of the Golden Gate Bridge. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

The Zenith Club “The Zenith Club”

Well, the sign says it all, I guess. Here, circa 1969, was the remnants of San Francisco's skid row, now some of the most expensive real estate in America.
This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.

Irene's Motel “Irene's Motel”

Here's a sign I happened upon near St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, circa 1989. This 16x20 image is offered either on archival photographic paper or durable archival aluminum.