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Only a couple of the images below have not been shared before, and some have been around the block seemingly even more times than I have. Such is the way for a “retired” photographer. The flower season is in its … Continue reading →

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Last night I re-watched an old documentary on American folk music, that I had first seen maybe eight or ten years ago. I enjoyed it, but what it brought back to me was why I believe Judy Collins is one … Continue reading →

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One can be artful and still not produce art. Art is in our mind’s eye and perhaps our heart and soul. The production and sharing of art requires a workman like quality. Both art and artfulness are matters of opinion. … Continue reading →

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I was just puttering around with some of my (old) files today, and thought I would share a few. We are currently in the throws of autumn in this “neck of the woods“. To some photographers that only means fall … Continue reading →

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Today’s article is “somewhat” technical, without becoming “very” technical. Depth of field (dof), and shutter speed are the key to both the “nuts and bolts”, and the art of photography. Anytime I taught photography to a true beginner, my first … Continue reading →

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As I’ve written on many previous occasions, one of the things I love about “still” photography, is that everything you see is but a mere moment in time. One second, 1/30th sec, ½,000th sec. Even a time exposure of five … Continue reading →

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Today we have three “classic style” images from three obviously superb photographers. This first photo is from Popp-Hackner Photography, and was created at Salzburg Lake in Austria. This flawlessly (and classically ) composed photo has it all. Mood from the … Continue reading →

Freedom is never free!! Never!! My quotes today are from Ronald Reagan (below), and further down the page from Eleanor Roosevelt, and they are brilliant. The final quote is from the Holy Spirit of God, who is beyond brilliant. “Freedom … Continue reading →

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Every couple of years I like to share with you a post which contains all wildlife portraits. These are all mine and most have been shown previously on these pages.  They range from moderate closeness, to tightly cropped, either by … Continue reading →

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Today’s theme is variety, something I always tried to “see” and photograph. I doubt I need to tell any of you who have been here before, that I love contrast. Contrast can be a winning (or losing) aspect of image … Continue reading →