When I was down at the lake enjoying the setting sun, a little boy was feeding the gulls. I got this ‘yank’ shot when I lifted up the lens and shot while he was running. This was a little lesson in focus, I’d focused on something else at the same distance and so was able...
A friend of mine reviewed my last post and potential homework submission. He was so totally underwhelmed that I was almost moved to care what he said. So…here’s the other shot, the one that reminded me of Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid. But again, I was looking for the contrast. He’ll still hate it. No, he won’t....
I decided to take a class–graphic design. It’s not exactly what I thought it would be but then it could be fun and it will help my “eye.” Originally, I had signed up for a photography class on portfolio development but they didn’t get enough folks to take the class and one of their staff...
It’s not even 8 a.m. yet! I kick myself but I didn’t go! I’ve been watching the Mall on TV for a couple of hours and I can sense: (1) the excitement, (2) the hope, and (3) the cold! It’s 20 degrees now and the wind is blowing so the people are very, very cold....
The excitement is staggering. The photo is a shot of the calm — actually from last week! I cannot imagine how exciting the scene will be today, tomorrow and especially on Tuesday. I feel compelled to go but don’t think I will be able–physically. All the bridges are closed, the highways are limited or closed...
We were at the Museum of American History around 10:30 or so–a half hour after they opened. We got there just in time but did not get into the proper lines. We should have gone immediately to the room that housed the “Star Spangled Banner.” But we didn’t and by the time we walked past...
