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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by steve

It is a new year. A time when I  think about growing and changing. A time when I look back over the past year to see what progress I have made. Am I a better photographer?  A better business man? Am … Continue reading →

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Give The Gift Of Knowledge

Posted on November 29, 2011 by steve

It is official, the holidays are upon us.  Music fills the house, “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” is on at the moment.  Garland has been hung and both trees are decorated. I will admit that Pat did most … Continue reading →

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Downed Dragon

Posted on November 22, 2011 by steve

This giant was originally a pine tree. In driving past, the angle and the light were just right to reveal this dragon hidden inside. One of the points I always emphasize in my photo classes is learning to see creatively. … Continue reading →

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Folded Field

Posted on November 3, 2011 by steve

The students ask, “What are leading lines?’  and I try to articulate a good response.  This is the easy way to explain that concept.  A line or lines that move the viewers eye through the image in the manner the … Continue reading →

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Mums The Word

Posted on October 26, 2011 by steve

On the way back home from a photo trip to the southern part of the state we ran across this vignette of rural Americana.  A convenience store in a small town with a wonderful front porch area.  The autumn mums … Continue reading →

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Farm Yard Feline

Posted on October 25, 2011 by steve

Some times, when you are out working, things just come together for a good image. We were out doing some autumn portraits for a class demonstration and came upon this shaft of sunlight falling right on the old plow.  After … Continue reading →

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Languid Leaf

Posted on October 16, 2011 by steve

The classes have started, the leaves are falling,  a chill is in the air,  sweaters have been brought out of the closets, and my driveway crunches with dry remnants of summer as I walk out to get the mail.  But, … Continue reading →

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Scenic Sun Flower

Posted on September 9, 2011 by steve

Last night the photo class met at a large field of sun flowers. The object was to find a way to express the feeling of the flowers. The evening was overcast and it had been raining off and on all … Continue reading →

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First Fall Foliage

Posted on September 7, 2011 by steve

It is coming….just a few short weeks from now.  Glorious Autumn !!  The special time of year for most photographers.  After an all day rain I found this precursor of things to come in my yard.   Time to inspect … Continue reading →

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Bucolic Bench

Posted on August 30, 2011 by steve

I found this vignette just down the road from my house as we were out for a bike ride. We had ridden past it several times over the past week but it was not an image until the light was … Continue reading →

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