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X Marks The Spot

Posted on December 25, 2012 by steve

The door of a barn here in the Smoky Mountains. I don’t think they build them like this anymore. And do not forget to put your X on the sign up form if you would like to learn a lot … Continue reading →

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Lingering Light

Posted on June 23, 2012 by steve

The same evening, a quarter of a mile down the road from the barn in my last post. The light is still holding its golden glow. It has taken a long time to get here. There have been so many … Continue reading →

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Luminous Logs

Posted on June 7, 2012 by steve

As we slowly came over the rise I could see the light beams gently flowing between the peaks of the mountains.  The haze in the air turning the evening into an even deeper warm glow. We are on the way … Continue reading →

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The Chapel On Ridge Road

Posted on May 18, 2012 by steve

Over the years this small church has provided  many great images to visual artists.  Both photographers and painters have been regularly seen creating images of this local landmark.  For a long time it was an active church but more recently … Continue reading →

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Spring Bounty

Posted on May 9, 2012 by steve

Time spent with a good friend is never wasted, especially when there are cameras present. These are some of the found items from yesterday’s road trip. A simple road trip became a time of memories made.    Enjoy  (I did) 

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Portal Path

Posted on April 28, 2012 by steve

Taken the other day around a local park. It seems that everything is blooming already. I just love pathways, portals, trails, bridges, and old barns. They are so expressive. They just speak to me of past generations, of others who … Continue reading →

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New Opportunity To Learn

Posted on April 20, 2012 by steve

It has been a good 7 weeks in class. Next week is the last of this term. Notes will be reviewed, questions will be asked, what is confused will be clarified,  and sign-ups for next term will start. It has … Continue reading →

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Urban Redbud

Posted on April 2, 2012 by steve

I saw this vignette on the way to a location portrait shoot with my photo class. All the students had gone ahead and I was making up time by going a different route. It looked really nice but the light … Continue reading →

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Remembering Last Year

Posted on February 1, 2012 by steve

As I sit here in my office, looking out the window at the 60* weather we are having, I think back to last year at this time.  A much different look to the outdoors. Better or worse?  You decide.  For … Continue reading →

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Rippled Reflections

Posted on October 30, 2011 by steve

Ah, the benefits of a little time out of the studio.  Having felt as though I was imprisoned by work these last few days, I jumped at the chance to get out a bit.  A local park, one of the … Continue reading →

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