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A bit rusty but,…
Proof that I am a bit out of practice, exposures all over the place processing is not spot on. Also a good test of my new cameras. Four rolls were shot and 4 rolls were processed (2 rolls of 120mm and 2 rolls of 35mm). turns out the 50+ year old light meter in one…
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Things are developing!
Recalling my first photography class- The magic of taking exposed film into the film changing room, losing my sense of place the sense of where the film was, the spool, did the lid snap closed as it should,. Then mixing a witch’s brew of chemicals and water, taking temperature checking and rechecking directions and development…
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Bukhara, first train trip with the family
A few weeks ago we all filed into the fast train from Tashkent to Bukhara. There are a few ways better to travel with little kids other than trains. No seatbelts, car seats, or strollers are needed. Here is a quick video of our adventure:https://youtu.be/T-b14KxYQNY Miles of pedestrian streets packed with vendors, stacked high with…
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Back to the “F” word
It was my first taste of my future, whether or not I realized it, it would change me forever. It has been a very long time for me since the last “F”. Back when I started it was the only option. You could see “F” everywhere. In college, in the malls, in lots of stores,…
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The “Grind”
First off, I am NOT complaining about my journey, it is part of my story, and I learned from my journey as I hope you take away something from this too…. This is my actual story.
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Capital Hill photo walk
What do you do with a rainy day? I go out and drink coffee eat pastries and, shoot photos! Here is a sampling of photos from this morning, feeling alive and happy after this one! All in all a great rainy day!
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Lots of equipment does ≠ A great Photographer
For the past 5 years, I have used little more than a camera and lens with the occasional tripod or flash and a computer. You can’t buy your way into this career, gear is needed but too much of it often gets in the way of the work. Having the money to buy only the…
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I had to shoot my way in…
I had to shoot my way in… to this business. Every day my shot count went up and up and the ratio of what I though was worthy got smaller and smaller. Not because I didn’t make work that was worthy, I needed to make During the last few years, I made an average of…
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The Pheonixing… yea lets go with that.
Yes, I just “created” the verb “Pheonixing” meaning the act of rebirth, I know it doesn’t work really but it is the sentiment I am trying to convey (not in reference to the Australian laws regarding company executives dodging bills from creditors). Since I am beginning anew like the proverbial Pheonix I think it is…
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It’s official I’m starting back up!!!!
Where have I been? During my break from full-time photography, I photographed events at U.S. Embassies on two continents, taught a dozen or so photography students and a class at a TEDx, worked with the Wounded Warriors on a trip in Costa Rica, traveled extensively, worked at two Embassies full time, and my wife and…
call me "Sully" 