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Inle Lake, Burma 2011 I happened upon a photographer (on the net) who used soft focus rather than sharp focus on his portraits. Actually, his work was almost all soft focus. I liked it. Soft lends a dreamy quality to … Continue reading
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Sergei Posad Monastery…Moscow 2009 An elderly woman, maybe a nun, sits on a bench in the courtyard of Sergei Posad Monastery. Her posture makes me think of despair but she may be full of hope and peace. I name my blogs … Continue reading
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Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan 2012 Adding your own filters (shots of texture and color) to a boring image can turn it into something that demands a longer look. It takes effort to make the filters and not every filter will work its … Continue reading
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Yushou, China 2007 A Khampa woman adorned with turquoise and coral. I used Alien Skin’s Exposure and Snap Art to get this graphic look.
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Maryland, U.S.A. 2016 I grew up on a farm and I know what relentless work is required of a farmer. But when you are out in a green pasture like this one, driving the cows to the milking parlor and you … Continue reading
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My files, digital or otherwise are like a trunk in the attic, full of long-forgotten treasures. This photo/painting is from 2009. The digital file as shot is too contrasty and the colors are rather muddy and harsh. Last week, I decided … Continue reading
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Ortygia, Sicily 2015 Cartier-Bresson suggested that you find a great background and wait for the picture to arrive. I’ve tried that and I do believe that if you wait long enough, the picture will arrive. My problem is the waiting. … Continue reading
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Northern Russia 2009 The problem with being on a cruise is that you can never go off by yourself. You never get to peek in windows or doorways of villages like this one. You rarely see anyone “out and about” … Continue reading
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Winston Salem, NC 2016 The men and women who portray the settlers in living museums must have the knowledge and skills of the artisans of the past. Here a gunsmith concentrates on making a rifle. I caught this man as … Continue reading
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South Carolina 2016 I tasted my first Coca Cola when I was 7 years old. World War II had ended and luxuries like chocolate candy and soft drinks were back on store shelves. That first coke was so peppery that … Continue reading
