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Garden-wise, this has been an odd year.   In my little corner of the world, it has only rained a few times since August.  And yet, somehow, the catmint, which has always done poorly in summer, grew bigger and more lush than any year since I’ve had it.   IContinue Reading

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Countless times, I’ve watched the late afternoon sun stream down on this chair,  brightening the room.     The leaves of the plant are what caught my eye.  Sunlight settles on them, making hard and soft shadows, bringing out their delicate, rib-like pattern.  Once small enough to be hidden behindContinue Reading

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Those who are long-time readers know that impressionist paintings are my favorite.   I will consider my art journey a complete success when I can produce a decent impressionist painting.  That day is a long way off, but the hope remains. This image was made entirely by accident when myContinue Reading

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This is the second time I’ve taken a picture of this statute (it’s gone now).   The first, with the Konica Pearl II, did not turn out well.   The Minolta AF-C and Kodak Gold 200 came to the rescue.   I have no idea what this represents.  She looksContinue Reading

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On looking at the negatives, my first thought was of the old Outer Limits TV show.   The odd light patch looked like a spider from another dimension (I took that show way too seriously).  Apparently, this happens with high-speed film in dry conditions.   I was testing focus accuracyContinue Reading

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Atlantic Station is a neighborhood built on the site of a former steel mill.  Designed with urban living in mind, it looks like a mini-city with defined areas for offices, retail, and residences.    I rarely go to Atlantic Station.  Since it opened in 2005, I’ve been fewer than tenContinue Reading

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Summer sun has a way of accenting colors and contrast.   I like this scene because there is a progression of color from the grayness of the street, to green, to magenta, then gold, and finally the sky with  shades of grey and a hint of  blueContinue Reading

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For the last four years, I have been scanning and developing at home.   Scanning B&W film is usually straightforward, while color film can be a headache.   Rarely am I dissatisfied with B&W scans straight from the scanner.  A while ago, I learned to adjust the scanner settings usingContinue Reading