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Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Chefchaouen, Morocco 2006 A shopkeeper sets his spices out on the street in hopes of attracting buyers. A woman sells pomegranates. Chefchaouen is a touristy place. I had to look hard to find the photo of the woman, whose photo … Continue reading

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Prime

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USA: mid 2000’s I wanted to practice with my flash. Danny liked being photographed. Perfect! Some people love the camera and the camera loves them. Danny was one of those and that made me feel at ease as well.   … Continue reading

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The Militiaman and the Redcoat

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Maryland, U,S.A. 2016 An afternoon at a “re-enactment” provides a good opportunity for practicing your skills, especially if you like photographing people. The actors have put much thought into their authentic costumes and they are proud of their appearance.  They are … Continue reading

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The Marabout

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Morocco 2002 It was a day of celebration. Mountain villagers had come with picnics to enjoy the day on the banks of a river. They waded in the icy water, paid a few dirham to sit on a horse tacked-up … Continue reading

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Raised Right

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New Holland, PA 1992 “Raised Right” was a common phrase in South Carolina when I was a girl. That compliment was said about someone who had behaved well. It was a credit to the person spoken of and to his parents who had … Continue reading

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Musings in Photoshop

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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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Luck is a Factor in Photography

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Kenya, 1994… or thereabouts Luck is a factor in photography. It is in my photography, anyway. I was lucky to go to Kenya on Safari. I was lucky to have a good camera and lots of film. I was lucky … Continue reading

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Berber Finery

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Morocco 2002 I watched these two girls, who were sisters, dress for the wedding of a kinsman. They rummaged in sacks and pulled out skirts, blouses and shoes. They added the skirts, blouses and head coverings to what they were already … Continue reading

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Waiting for the Picture

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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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A Job From Hell

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Lake Awasa, Ethiopia 2013 A young boy working in a “restaurant” prepares fish for cooking by skinning them with his teeth. He pulls the skin from the flesh by gripping the skin between his teeth. He seemed  happy to show … Continue reading

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