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 ›
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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 ›
GALLERY OF THE DUKE
Despite everything, Duke’s getting it through his head that everyone is not going to give him treats every time they go in the kitchen. He doesn’t bother to get up in the morning with me unless I call him. If… Read More ›
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: THE MAN IN THE BLACK MASK
A Photo a Week Challenge: Up Close and Personal
A NEW LOVESEAT WITH A PORTRAIT OF GARRY
The old loveseat was 14 years old. It seemed we bought it more recently than that. But if I think about it, I’d realize how much has happened during these years. Garry and I have grown old on the old… Read More ›
THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Letter R – at least 6 letters per word There goes the neighborhood! Garry came back from the deli looking very dangerous!
DRESSED TO KILL? – Marilyn Armstrong
Garry used to be the best dresser in Boston. He spent a fortune on clothing. He loved looking good. His father was a tailor and for him, a suit that fit perfectly was like a hot sports car — and… Read More ›
Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth 