Category Archives: Still Life

The Color of Noto

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Noto, Sicily 2015 Several potted yucca plants grew near the palacio walls. We had finished our tour of the palacio and were gazing at the ramp to the second story. There were no stairs in the palacio when it was first built, so … Continue reading

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Daydreams in Photoshop

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A cobbler mends shoes in an outdoor market in Khiva, Uzbekistan. I try to posterized my shots because this look is my favorite. Some shots work and some don’t. I try many ways to accomplish this look. I use software … Continue reading

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Vertigo

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Thailand 2007 The handicraft shops weren’t the least bit exotic. A cavernous building filled with studios where the locals made umbrellas, wove, etc. I pretended to be interested for the sake of my guide. How would you like to take someone … Continue reading

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Ambiance

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Kalnoky Estate, Transylvania 2012 The atmosphere of 19th century Middle Europe pervaded the reception of Kalnoky Estate.   The wan light seeping past the heavy curtains bathed the rooms in a sepia glow bringing the memories of years past to life. If only the walls could speak. My guide Daniel … Continue reading

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Hospitality

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Kalnoky Estate, Romania 2012 We sat in the parlor with the inn’s hostess, Monica, and chatted of this and that. A glass of clear, golden, palinca (apricot brandy) was offered. The evening sun slanted into the cozy room filtered through … Continue reading

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Denizens of Damascus

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Damascus Syria 2010 Syria isn’t anything like these photos now and I’m sorry for all the horrors the Syrians are living through. I hope that one day soon, life in Damascus and the rest of Syria will return to these halcyon … Continue reading

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Still Life

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Southern California, U.S.A. 2012 In summer the sun fills my kitchen with a glorious golden light. I notice things like light now. I didn’t before learning photography. Seeing light, color, shadow is a consequence of trying to get a good … Continue reading

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