PhotoBlogging and History

John Mason, Associate Professor of History at the University of Virginia is a cool guy. How many historians do you know who are also highly regarded motorsports photographers? John, of course, isn't just into burning rubber (though he an I share an appreciation for it in and of itself). He's developed a keen eye for technology and performance (social, that is) and how, ironically, certain forms of racing have helped break down American boundaries of , er, race.

But, he doesn't limit himself to cars. When he's working in South Africa, he has the camera ready.

Check out his PhotoBlog here. I recommend the categories on"The Democracy of Speed," and CapeTown... but feel free to check out some others, too.