I needed a photo for an author bio in an upcoming publication, so I went outside and came up with this.
Smoke up!
Lesson learned that evening? Cigar smoking is like making good BBQ: it has to be done low and slow. I puffed away at that stick for a good forty minutes, trying different poses and working up some smoke to get the shot just right. The cigar got hot and harsh quick. This is why I will never understand how some people power a cigar down like cigarettes. It just can’t be done and still be enjoyable.
About Mike Oliveri
Mike Oliveri is a writer, martial artist, cigar aficionado, motorcyclist, and family man, but not necessarily in that order. His Bram Stoker Award-winning first novel, Deadliest of the Species, was just reprinted by Evileye Books.
Great photo, Mike!
But how would it look in black and white…….?
Take care, buddy!
Troy
What cigar was it?
Troy: Grab a hold of Bravo Four and you’ll find out! :) We made it B&W for publication.
Mark: It was the CAO OSA.