The Changing Seasons, June 2022 June went by so fast it almost disappeared before I grabbed a piece of it. It came in like a lamb and went out like a rabid lion. It was a dry month here, moving from… Read More ›
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PORTRAITS OF THE OTHER HALF
After Marilyn took pictures of me, I took some of her. They are more casual, but she’s not looking for a job in the moving picture or television business. She makes an interesting subject. I don’t like posed pictures, so… Read More ›
PORTRAITS OF THE LEGEND
It was Kaity who first gave him his “legend” title. I liked it so much, I bought him a shirt that has “legend” printed on the front. I sort of designed it, though the tee-shirt company provided all the pieces… Read More ›
SKETCHBOOK 27 – PORTRAIT OF BONNIE
PORTRAITS OF BONNIE Gibbs was easier to draw than Bonnie. For one thing, he had a very distinctive face with a very long muzzle and those meltingly brown eye. Bonnie had completely different eyes — like little black buttons. The… Read More ›
SKETCHBOOK 14 – IT’S THE DUKE!
Encouraged by everyone (thank you, ALL of you!) to keep at it, I decided to try a portrait of El Duque. I saved myself from the humiliation of feet and other things I really find difficult and only did a… Read More ›
BOKEH – SOFTENING BACKGROUNDS
A Photo a Week Challenge: Bokeh Bokeh — a wonderful word whose origin is (I believe) Japanese but might be Korean — means the softening of backgrounds in portraits and macro photography. Some lenses are designed to do it, others are… Read More ›
CANDID PHOTOGRAPHY
CFFC: Candid Photography I have always loved candid photography both of people and pets. I suppose there’s time for formal portraits — such as when you need photographs because you are an actor or a model — but I think… Read More ›
NATURAL LIGHT: A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE
A Photo a Week Challenge: Natural Lighting I have always disliked flash, although I have occasionally used it when it was the only possible lighting available. I also used to own sets of light which I used for setups for my… Read More ›
OH THAT FACE! A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE
A Photo a Week Challenge: That Face! I’ve always preferred casual portraits. People don’t stiffen up or get nervous that they won’t look perfect. For me, that often means taking a lot of pictures from off angles. If they see me… Read More ›
THE MAN IS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
All things bright and beautiful Tomorrow is Garry’s 79th birthday! Although it isn’t a “10” year birthday, it is the last one before he hits the big 8-0, so he is my bright square du jour. He is also my bright… Read More ›
PORTRAITS OF THE HUSBAND IF YOU ARE THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WIFE
Every now and again, Garry needs a new “head shot.” Back in the old days, this was almost always a black & white head and shoulder pictures. Black and white because these were often inserted into newspapers which until lately,… Read More ›
A PHOTO A WEEK – NEW PHOTOGRAPHS!
A Photo a Week Challenge: Take a New Photo So for reasons that I will later explore in slightly more detail, Garry wanted me to take his picture so he could look like a cook. This is interesting as Garry doesn’t… Read More ›
Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth 