3/21/12

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It is a rare day indeed when I actually put a camera into use, but I did make a few backyard pix of common birds this morning.  I did have an enjoyable time and it was a very good feeling to employ some photographic … Continue reading

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Migrating Thoughts

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Several days ago I managed to stop at Bong State Rec. Area here in Wisconsin and take a peek at how the spring bird migration is developing.  As is usual at Bong the Red-winged Blackbirds ruled the roost.  So to speak.  Tons … Continue reading

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Back In The Day……….

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Places become special to me for a variety of different reasons.  Great Sand Dunes N.P. in Colorado has great memories for me.  I lived in Colorado through much of the 1970s but never even visited Great Sand Dunes.  In the … Continue reading

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Batting 300

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The title of today’s article is meant to honor the fact that this is the 300th post on the Earth Image’s Blog.  My intent when I created this forum was to write and share for three months, or about 12 posts.  I … Continue reading

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Hearing is Believing

“I can look at a fine photograph, and sometimes I can hear music”  Photography great Ansel Adams, knew what he spoke of when he coined the above phrase.  He was also a superb pianist. I don’t know how much one … Continue reading

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A Natural Trifecta

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I seldom make photography posts that only deal with two or three subjects.  I’ve limited it today because the primary focus is about natural history.  Today’s blog is about three birds, those being the American Bittern, the Tundra Swan and the … Continue reading

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Living Art, Flower Powder & Not So Wild

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Living Art Sometimes it is not about “creating art” , but instead about recognizing the art in your subject.  It is great to be an artist, but there is nothing wrong with being a “witness to art” and using your … Continue reading

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Decisions

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Photography is the act of decision-making, personified.  Of all of the decisions that  photographers make it is composition that holds the most possibilities.  I have always loved to talk with my photographer friends about composition.  It is my favorite subject … Continue reading

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Even More Thoughts About Pictures

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After all of these years the subjects of nature and photography still dominate my thoughts.  Maybe I ought to be a nature photographer. I’ve mentioned before that one of the few nature photography things that I remain involved with is Flickr Photos.  I am … Continue reading

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The More Times Change

Many of us have spent much time documenting the “great divide” that exists in America today.  A country divided that seems to thrive on hate.  Even if those that we hate, are actually our friends and relatives. I have written much … Continue reading

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