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CMMC – November

PHOTOGRAPHY- COLOR I have been playing catch-up all month. So, I figured I’d do one post featuring the challenges for November. Here is my response to CMMC – Macro or Close-Up Here is my response to CMMC – Pick a Topic from her photo Here is my response to CMMC – Red Color Here is … Continue reading CMMC – November

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Getting Caught Up #1

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR Due to my illness, I got behind on a few challenges and other posts for the blog. So, I decided to combine several a few challenges. I used the challenges listed below. CWWC – Which Way with People CWWC – Which Way with Bridge Lens Artist Challenge #276 – Looking Up, Looking … Continue reading Getting Caught Up #1

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CFFC – Hands

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR/MONOCHROME Here’s my response to Cee’s CFFC – Hands Yes, I’m aware this is a late response, but I just found it a minute ago. Over the last few weeks i’ve been spending time over at Crafton’s Custom Paints We documented his progress as he worked on his latest project. Now that project … Continue reading CFFC – Hands

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Fire in the Clouds

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR CLOUDS I know clouds can’t be on fire, but the reflection is epic. It reminded me of sitting in front of the fireplace watching the embers fight for life. Just a corner at first. Slowly, it stretches until the entire clouds in engulfed Continue reading Fire in the Clouds

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RDP Monday

CHALLENGE RESPONSE My approach to photography until recently can be described as meek. I allowed my fear to inhibit my willingness to push the boundaries of my creativity. I allowed an early failure to transition to art photography mark my worthiness. Even with the success and progress I have achieved in these recent months, I … Continue reading RDP Monday

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Monochrome Sunday

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME Each week, I attempt to learn more about photography. So, this week, I used photos from an old project. These are screen grabs from a video shot with my Sony F5X. The file format for this project is JPG. I haven’t used JPG in years because of its limitations when editing. Today, … Continue reading Monochrome Sunday

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Brothers in Arms

PROSE – VETERAN’S DAY REFLECTION I’ve said on this blog that we have two families in life. The one we are born with and the one we choose. This concept has always been more than words for me. It’s been the way I was raised, and I live still. Today, Veteran’s Day, I going to … Continue reading Brothers in Arms

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Monochrome Wednesday

PHOTOGRAPHY While shooting the picture I used for Wordless Wednesday, I heard rustling behind me. I kept looking around, trying to see the source of the noise and finally, this little appeared. I thought he would run off before I could get the shot, but I was lucky. Continue reading Monochrome Wednesday

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Monochrome Monday

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME PRACTICE I’ve learned over these last months not everything looks good in black and white. Yes, it was hard to accept, but I’m slowly coming around. However, I still try out different approaches to monochrome. So, this weekend, I took a few shots to practice. This is what I came up with … Continue reading Monochrome Monday

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Autumn Trees

PHOTOGRAPHY Here’s my response to XingfuMama’s One-To-Three Photo Processing Challenge – November 2023 I’ve been working on a daily prompt response for nearly a week, and I can’t quite figure out what I want to say. All I know is that I wanted a tree in the post. So, I have been taking photos of trees. … Continue reading Autumn Trees

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RDP Sunday – 11052023

PHOTOGRAPHY Theme: Motion I’ve always had difficulty capturing motion in stills. Perhaps, this may be an underline reason I chose to work into with video. However, I can’t conceal my work love for still photography. Often, I look for ways to incorporate the two mediums. However, every now and then I get lucky and capture … Continue reading RDP Sunday – 11052023

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Monochrome Tree Leaves

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME TREES While eating some disgustingly healthy food for lunch, I decided to play around in Photoshop Express. I swear the food is going to kill me before my health. I showed a few pictures I took with my cell, and my friends began to encourage me to perhaps take my photography hobby … Continue reading Monochrome Tree Leaves

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Monochrome Tuesday

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME FLORAL Here’s a another monochrome shot of a random floral picture from my hard drive. I can’t remember when or why I took it, but here it is. Since, it is the end of month I will post the color version of this flower as well. So, I can start fresh with … Continue reading Monochrome Tuesday

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FOTD – 10302023

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR -FLORAL Last night, I posted the monochrome version of this picture. I admit I prefer monochrome, but I like the detail in this photo. Typically, I overdue the color grading. This time, I restrained myself and turned out a little better than usual. I hope you guys enjoy the photo. Continue reading FOTD – 10302023

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RDP – Wednesday – 10252023

PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR PROMPT ARCHITECTURE Most daily prompts I typically write something, but this week I think I’m do mainly photo responses. Lately, I’ve been exploring the different strategies when comes to editing photos. I’m attempting to discover how to make an ordinary object pop. I realize something’s have zero pop, but it’s fun to … Continue reading RDP – Wednesday – 10252023

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Monochrome Monday

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME – ARCHITECTURE/ with a dash of FICTION. I used to think I could leap tall buildings in a single bound. When I couldn’t, I figured I wasn’t old enough or strong enough to do it. Maybe one day. The imagination of a child is such a magical and enchanting marvel. It can … Continue reading Monochrome Monday

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Sunday Stills #2

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME Sunday Stills theme: Texture I’m always trying to discover things in the world using my camera. So earlier this week while on break, I took pictures of things I hardly notice usually. I wanted to see if I could find artful in mundane objects. Bricks Wood Continue reading Sunday Stills #2

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Sunday Stills #1

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME & COLOR During my daily reading, I came across this challenge called Sunday Stills. I’m unsure if I will get this right, but I’ll take a shot; here is my response. I believe the theme is black. Monochrome Color Each of these shots is black. A few of them display a bit … Continue reading Sunday Stills #1

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Nature Walk

Of course, during a long weekend, I get a sinus cold. Between the sneezing, napping, and blowing my nose, I’ve been able to do a little editing. For the record, Puffs Plus are amazing. Pre Covid, I went to the local reserves and tried out my camera. It had been a while since I had … Continue reading Nature Walk

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Adventures in Color

PHOTOGRAPHY – RANDOM COLOR For several months, I have been focusing on monochrome photography and I’m far from done. However, I’ve several requests to revisit the world of color. Initially, I scoffed because I typically post something in color weekly. Over the weekend I played with crayons and color pencils. Just kidding….hehe Here are a … Continue reading Adventures in Color

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They Build the World.

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME During the holiday, I drove around and captured images of some of the work being done. Most of the time, when I hear people discuss construction, there is typically some sort of complaint lodged toward it. I’m sure why that is, but I’ve noticed more than I care to over the years. … Continue reading They Build the World.

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Weekend Sky – 09022023

PHOTOGRAPHY – WEEKEND SKY – COLOR I love the clouds; there is something about their untold story. As they shift it is almost like watching a movie, and you can’t wait to see it going to lead. However, I found myself staring up at this cloudless sky thankful for being able to enjoy its beauty. … Continue reading Weekend Sky – 09022023

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Keep on Truckin, baby

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME MADNESS I’ve been exploring photography these last few months. I almost reached the point where I could justify purchasing a camera or some more lenses. It isn’t that I need to justify my purchases with anyone; it has more to do with me redefining the type of artist I am. As I … Continue reading Keep on Truckin, baby

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FOTD – 08302023

PHOTOGRAPHY – FLORAL One of the things I enjoyed with my late wife was gardening. Me being a technical junkie and her being freeflowing, there weren’t many things we shared as far as common interests. I admit when she suggested putting in a garden I figured my involvement would be strickly physical. You know, dig … Continue reading FOTD – 08302023

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Monochrome Monday

PHOTOGRAPHY – MONOCHROME In this photo it kinda looks like this gentleman is saying “Hey you with the camera, no pictures!” “Whatever, dude! Let me see your car show face!” “Give me camera.” “Yeah… I don’t think so.” Actually in real life, this gentleman was really cool. I have a ton of pictures of him … Continue reading Monochrome Monday

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Monochrome Monday

PHOTOGRAPHY – CAR SHOW I found myself wondering, of all the cars you could modify, why this one? I figured it might look cool in monochrome, so I snapped a shot The humidity was horrible. My mirrors fogged up, but I snapped a few shots anyway. I was just about to delete them and decided … Continue reading Monochrome Monday