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Belvedere – Tuscany
Our most recent tour was to Tuscany and Venice Italy. The last time we were there, we were told about an iconic view called Belvedere. This year, with the help of our hired drivers, we went right to the spot only 10 minutes from where we were staying. On our first...
New Zealand – MT Cook
I mentioned in my last postthat I was distracted on my way to the "Lifetime Image," This was what distracted me. I loved the sky, fresh snow on the mountains and the mossy foreground with the big rock. I chose to make the mossy foreground look like snow in the...
Lensbaby Velvet 56 – Initial thoughts.
UPDATED 6-15 with 1/2 stop of 2.4 added... I just got my Velvet 56 from Lensbaby and I'm in love. This is not your typical Lensbaby lens. This is, well, here is what they have to say. "Our Velvet 56 classic portrait lens gives you a velvety, ethereal start with a...
Lifetime images
Ansel Adams said, “Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop.” Look, I understand Ansel was using a big honkin' (I believe that was the brand) camera with huge sheets of expensive film (whatever that was) so he probably didn't pull the shutter...
Pablo
When I travel to Cuba, I look forward to seeing my friend Pablo. I have spoken with and photographed Pablo each time I've been to Cuba. Last year, I had the humbling experience of being invited into his home. It was an experience I will never forget. One that gave me...
Fonthill Revisited
I have hosted a few camera clubs at Fonthill this spring. On one visit, I brought my camera and a new attitude. Inspired by my friend Dan Sniffin, I decided to leave my gear downstairs and be open to something that might catch my eye as I wandered the Castle. In other...