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Wrinkles Embraced
“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” William Shakespeare The story behind these eyes transcends his wrinkles. This unassuming man is an immigrant, a decorated WWII veteran who witnessed Mussolini’s demise in Italy, a loving and doting husband who is now a grieving widow, a humble servant, and a devout Christian approaching a century…
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Conspiracy of Love
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” Hamilton Wright Mabie Merry Christmas everyone! Hold tight to the things that matter in this coming year, and you will certainly find peace and happiness. Shot with Nikon D700 and a 50mm/1.4 lens. ISO 2500; 1/40 (handheld); f2. Slight color correction…
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Diary of a Bad Writer: Merry Christmas
And while many of us will sing this hymn during the Christmas season, you may not know that the words “merry” and “rest” had very different meanings in mid-1700s England when the song was written.
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Keep Me Dry
Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. Langston Hughes Night photos in the rain…this is what I call peace. As I continue to grow in this field, I find myself reading more professional blogs. Several have said to throw…
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A Girl and Her Dog
This is why I do what I do! So many interesting people with tons of talent that the world may never hear about. Etiquette Tip: If you take a street performer’s photograph, be sure to drop some paper in their collection container. Shot with a Nikon D700 and a 50mm/1.4 lens. ISO 800; 1/2000; f4.5…
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Train Tracks Downtown
I love black and white. When I see a great black and white image, I can smell the developer, and my eyes automatically seek out the red lights of a darkroom. With today’s technology, darkrooms have become archaic, but oh how I long for the quiet power of dodging and burning paper. This photo was…
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Boats in Bay
“A man is never lost at sea.“ Ernest Hemingway Ask anyone and they will tell you the beach is my happy place. On my anniversary this year, DH and I visited Clearwater Beach. This shot was taken from the balcony of our hotel room – Pier 60. I really didn’t think this shot would be…
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Rainbow Connection
The most exciting thing about street photography is the element of surprise. It feels like I am in search of the unicorn gift. Humanity interacting with humanity – strangers engaging with each other in varying ways: accidental bumps and brushes, a quick smile, a nod. Or loved ones and friends exploring a downtown: a stolen…
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Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
John Grisham has world-wide acclaim as one of the best legal thriller authors in America, but that didn’t stop him from a slight derailment into – can we call it – comedy.
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