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Sadie’s Way
My whole life I’ve always made a conscious effort to avoid having close intimate relationships with people. The key phrase in what I just said is “With People”. I guess the good Lord refused to let this apply to man’s best friend. I met one of my closest friends, Elizabeth while attending college in Jamestown, North Carolina in 2011. We became close friends in 2013 and I eventually met her son and her dog, a pitbull name Sadie and I have picture of her that is worth a thousand words.
By Joe Pattersonabout a year ago in Photography
An Exhausted Hummingbird Finds Her Second Wind. Honorable Mention in Through the Lens Challenge.
Have you ever heard arguing hummingbirds? It's an entertaining rumble of hovering madness to behold; they dip and dart in circles, peeping and pestering their opponent. Then they disappear as quickly as they zoomed in, as if all arguments were forgiven.
By Elle M. Athensabout a year ago in Photography
Old McDonald Had a Junk Yard
Throughout my childhood I was constantly asked if I could provide fries with that shake. If I had a Big Mac squirreled away in my undies, and - lord forbid - what was in my special sauce. [That one I didn't understand until a tad later in life]. Then, inevitably, that old favorite - what happened to the farm? After all, we all know Old McDonald had a farm. Parents, teachers, friends, family - all told us this obviously indisuptable fact constantly for the first few years of our lives. Even to the point of listing out the various animals which had populated said farm. This particular chuckling remark from some of the more (or less) imaginative characters which populated my toddlerhood and adolescence generally came with a grammar lesson on vowels: e,i,e,i,o ... Not sure what happened to A EWE or WHY. Regardless of the inclusion or exclusion of "a, u, or the occasional y," I'm here to tell you - Old McDonald had a junk yard. He did not have a hamburger joint with or without clowns or Cookie Monsters. Nor did he have a farm.
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Photography
The Grey Heron Through My Lens
Today, I want to share a story, nut just about birds but about life, guidance, and the quoet moments that lead to something extraordinary. But first, let me tell you about my encounters with the Grey Heron, a bird that has become more than just a fleeting image in my life; it has become a symbol of direction, renewal, and sometimes, hope when I least expected it.
By Christian Bassabout a year ago in Photography
From the Projects to the President
The moment I received an invitation in 1994 to serve as the warm-up speaker for former President George H. W. Bush at a Wealth Management Conference in Phoenix, AZ, felt surreal. As the Chief Economist for JPMorgan Chase, I was used to addressing influential audiences, but this opportunity was truly unique. It represented a personal triumph—an affirmation of how far I had come from the low-income housing projects where I grew up. Yet, as I prepared for the event, one person remained in my thoughts: my mother.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Photography
Dipping My Toes in Social Transitioning
My first chest binder was from Gc2b. And I absolutely loved it when I had it. It was one of the coolest things in the world. A step towards me becoming the person that I wanted to be. In all honesty, it was by far the most wonderful moment for me. Even though it wasn’t all that comfortable.
By Raphael Fontenelleabout a year ago in Photography
Beneath the Olive Sky. Honorable Mention in Through the Lens Challenge.
On a snowy night, I hesitated to leave the comfort of my warm home. The cold outside mixed with windy snowfall seemed much more intense than the stillness of my room. We only needed one thing from the store, a quick little errand that felt like a major inconvenience, but as often happens, this single task led us out into the frigid world. Originally, we planned to go farther down the road to a bigger store. But as we neared the stop sign, the bright neon blue lights of a smaller, nearby store caught my eye. It was closer–and cheaper. Something about that light, so present against the darkened sky, drew me in, abandoning the original plans.
By Emmie Falboabout a year ago in Photography
Carousel
She took herself to the beach for the day. Though, she is not entirely sure why. Seemingly, her recent days are spent searching for something - but she cannot remember what she lost. Walking through the streets with an empty backpack on her hunched shoulders and a plead in her hollow eyes, she sees the way they look at her. A helpless animal on the side of the street. A potentially dangerous person. Unpredictable, a little bit laughable. As she emerges through crowds of pitying strangers with slight smiles in the corners of their curious mouths, she spots a bookstore. While the sky above her head colours gloomy and dim, the store bursts with warm bulbs and welcome. Timidly stepping through the door, she makes her way to the poetry.
By Katerina Petrouabout a year ago in Photography
The Blue Rose, Synchronicity, and the Surreal Stream
Just look at this random collection of junk and jewel! Winter seems a time of challenge, does it not? It is therefore in this spirit that I again challenge my self to pick through the daunting stream of consciousness for a piece reflecting on time or the lack thereof.
By C. Rommial Butlerabout a year ago in Photography
Exploring the Art of Photography
Photography is more than just capturing images; it's about telling stories, preserving memories, and expressing creativity through the lens. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic beginner, understanding the various facets of photography can elevate your skills and broaden your perspective. In this guide, we'll delve into different photography types, essential tips for beginners, and the significance of props and accessories in enhancing your photos.
By Blogging XYZabout a year ago in Photography
Kenneth Dolin: “Most Photographers Ask Their Clients to Pose. I Get Them to Stop Posing
“The minute the camera comes up, people’s guards come up.” This is one of the many lessons Kenneth Dolin has learned in his nearly 20 years of taking portraits, one that he’s tried to remember with every client that’s stood in front of his lens. He knows how unnatural it feels for his subjects, because he was in front of a lens himself when he was pursuing a career in acting. So he learned that while most photographers get their clients to pose, his job was to get them to stop posing. To help them take off their mask, and live truthfully in front of his camera.
By Kenneth Dolinabout a year ago in Photography
