Hipstamatic
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My mail castle.
It sometimes seems like a cheap photo trick to turn an image upside down. Years ago, I did a workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Jay Maisel. One of his rules or “hacks” we learned was that if you didn’t see anything interesting in front of you, turn around. This mated well with another… Continue reading
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So, what’s in the trunk?
My good friend Brian told me he had something special he thought I would like. He wasn’t kidding! He had received this view camera kit from a client about 25 years ago and hadn’t used it much. He knew I was into view cameras and he thought I might put it to some use. He… Continue reading
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The Backroads to Education at Imaging USA.
There is nothing like the view from roads that aren’t the expressway. On this trip, I decided to see something and give myself a little treat. I started with Illinois Route 1 to Momence. Then I wove my way over to US 41 and took that down to Veedersburg. I would have gone down to… Continue reading
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Memory of UP Fun.
As the weather in Northern Illinois changes to something more wintry, I felt like reliving a bit of our trip to the UP of Michigan this summer. I can see why some people like summer cottages on lakes, this was an fantastic time. So peaceful and so quiet. It is almost too quiet for one… Continue reading
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Under cover in style.
I love walking in the city. So much to discover and see. rainy #umbrella #commuter #weather #windycity #picoftheday Continue reading
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Syncronize your watches.
What happened to then? We passed then. When? Just now. We’re at now now. This image is from a visit Ryan and I had to Dayton this last summer to visit with my high school roommate. Ryan is studying mechanical engineering in college and has expressed interest in flying and possibly joining the Air Force. … Continue reading
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Swedish Grand Tour
This week, we were showing our Swedish nephew the coolest spots in the city. Ok, so I’m a nerd. The dome is still cool. #chicagoculturalcenter #architecture #dome Continue reading
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A beautiful evening on Lake Murray
I love playing with these kinds of ultra squared up images with elements that bisect and cut the image in parts. #lakemurray #lakelife #sunset #dusk #fall #iphonephotography #hipstamatic #picoftheday Continue reading
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Some Days
You Ever Feel This Way? Some days are just like that. This is from one of two lonely little theaters on the main drag in Escanaba Michigan. We visited the town this summer and it vibrant town. I love towns like this, there is so much to see. Continue reading
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I stand still or move slowly, feeling things like the impulse of shapes, the direction of lines, the quality of surfaces. I frame with my eye (sometimes with my hands) as the ground glass would frame. Nothing that one could reasonably call thinking is taking place at this stage. The condition is total absorption; the decision (a picture!) is spontaneous. – Aaron Siskind, 1955