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“The rare moment is not the moment when there is something worth looking at,
but the moment when we are capable of seeing.” -Joseph Wood Krutch
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This Small White came to rest on the least expected support : an old rattan chair under the veranda !
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Like the whole world around her, she embrassed the american culture as her own. Her favorite dish is a cheeseburger with bacon. Her favorite singer is James Brown, Steve Wonder being a close second. She even liked the movie Independance Day, or at least the beginning. But still, one week after, she still can't believe Trump was elected president.
The George Formby song springs to mind!
“Now I go cleanin' windows to earn an honest bob
For a nosy parker it's an interestin' job
Now it's a job that just suits me
A window cleaner you would be
If you can see what I can see
When I'm cleanin' windows”
from my garden...
A friend gave me a little sapling when we first moved into our house in 1988.... it is still blooming and huge!!
I would love a pink dogwood to go along with it....
my little boy grow up. I think I blinked and poof! There he was. All grown up and going to senior prom. Sigh.
When I am wandering with my camera, I sometimes see things that make me think of specific photographs and photographers that I admire and that inspire me. I am confident I am not alone in this. Here’s the first in what I hope will be a series (albeit sporadic) of photographs that I took in the shadow of that inspiration. Not to say that the resulting photographs are inspired or inspiring, or can stand alongside the photographs or photographers that inspired them. Instead, they are tributes, however humble, and an excuse to highlight a few of the photographs and photographers that I carry about in my head and heart as I look at the world.
The first image in this series is of an early morning scene that made me immediately think of one of my all-time favourite photographs, Arco Hotel (1979), by Greg Girard. Here is a link to that image (among others): monteclarkgallery.com/girard-sander-list/ And here is a link to the artist’s site: www.greggirard.com/
Greg Girard has an outstanding body of work. His book, Under Vancouver, is a particular favourite and I look at it often. If you are not familiar with his work, do yourself a favour and take a look.
When this guy came out of the burrow he was actually facing toward the open field behind him, so I stopped looking and in an instant he turned and took on an entirely different demeanor, gave me this look which i thought was a really ticked off look, there behavior is amazing, there antics and the ability to do this is remarkable, anyway have a great day and thank you for the visit.
A lone backpack and cardboard mat with a large "Corn Flakes" box on the opposing side define some poor soul's home for the night. Yet the church, warm and comfortable, sits there all locked up hoping God is looking the other way. Maybe "Where the Doors are Locked" would be better.
Los Angeles, Southern California
Nikon F801S with Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
When I lived in Jackson Mississippi I would go out on my lunch break with my camera. The bank I worked for was only 2 blocks from the State Capitol building which was built 1903. It’s on a gorgeous plot of land with old growth Oaks which offers several blocks of wonderfully shaded sidewalks. During lunch many downtown folks walk around there for a break from the office. I would often see these two ladies always dressed in the same long bright dresses, long sleeves and floppy woven hats. When these two walked, they were on a mission. They have a special power walk gate and they walk with purpose. I was always impressed with their determination.
I'd been following Cotopaxi across the landscape for hours. This iconic volcano is one of Ecuador's most recognizable landmarks, but with the weather changing by the hour, it stayed hidden behind clouds most of the time. With its nearly perfect conical shape and snow-dusted peak, Cotopaxi is one of the world's tallest active volcanoes—and also one of the most photographed. That makes it stunning but also a challenge. How do you capture something that's already been photographed from every angle?
Throughout the day, I found a few promising compositions—the ones I shared yesterday gave a good sense of place, but Cotopaxi never fully revealed itself. The mountain mostly stayed hidden, always just teasing behind the clouds.
It wasn't until I returned to Hacienda San Agustín de Callo—a historic estate built on Inca foundations—that the view finally opened up. I took a wide shot and even posted it earlier, but something about it felt off. The composition was too busy, with too many elements competing for the viewer's attention.
Then, just before heading to dinner, the light shifted. Cotopaxi stayed in view, the sky softened, and everything fell into place. I zoomed in, leaving out the distractions, and focused solely on the volcano itself. This tighter frame gave me a more intimate, quiet perspective—something a bit different from the usual postcard shots.
Cotopaxi has been photographed more times than you can count, and it’s not easy to show it in a new light. But sometimes, with a bit of patience and a lucky break in the weather, you get something that feels just a little more your own.
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Oh Flickr sharpening, how I hate you. Oh well, today was just a really great day. I got my first paycheck, bringing me one step closer to getting a new camera! Then I spent a few hours outside trying out a bunch of concepts, and making the flower crown thing I'm wearing in this photo. Some guy awkwardly walked by me while I was wearing it, I just smiled and said hello. :)
please view on black!
When the weather turned bad, my better half and I decided to take a still life photo right on the farm. She was responsible for the composition and I have to say she did a great job. I'm thrilled with how the still life photo turned out. The composition with the cup and jug sets a calm, rustic tone. In the foreground, the three red eggs of a maran hen add a rich, earthy colour that contrasts nicely with the delicate white feather next to them. On the left, the bouquet of goutweed adds a touch of nature's wild charm. All of this is set on a worn wooden worktable and a slate plate, with the weathered patina of an old farmhouse door providing a nostalgic backdrop. This scene perfectly captures the simple, timeless beauty of country life.
TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! COMING SOON!
April 1st I will be re-launching The 52 Week Kickstarter project. In celebration I am reposting older photos of mine. Together with your support we can get this project off the ground and you will get a print or any other reward of your choosing! Look tomorrow on April 1st for the launch!