David Josborn

Published On: March 11, 2004  16:31
Stunningly gorgeous photos of the English country side by landscape photographer David Josborn. The site is exquisitely designed, and the photos are panoramic.
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Remnants of Life Around Chernobyl

Published On: March 29, 2004  10:35
A young lady on a motorcycle drove through Chernobyl taking pictures and recording her thoughts and feelings. Some of the pages don't link correctly so I offer all 26 chapters linked here for you.



Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18, Chapter 19, Chapter 20, Chapter 21, Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 25, Chapter 26.




Photo Sightings




  • Synster has a couple photos of a very cute kid listening to to some tune.
  • Joe Cunningham's midwestern milkweed photo reminds me of home spent in and around farmland.
  • Chromogenic has a couple of good photos, the first of someones feet brings spring to mind, and the happy antenna ball punctuates the carefree feeling of spring.
  • Meccapixel has london underground photos with that cyan saturated lomolog color that identifyies the urban culture so well.
  • Infrangible has some of the best people pictures, and he captures them so consistently. I'd like to know his post production process and how he captures many of his low lighting compositions with such clarity and sharpness.
  • Sara over at Jocund has been putting up some fantastic studio poses of late.
  • Food4Eyes is perhaps the most consistenly pleasing photoblogger I know. His latest is a studio shot of a daisy. I'll admit, I'm a sucker for flower shots. They are absurdly easy to capture, and in the spring everyone is overflowing with them, but I don't ever get tired of it.
  • Deceptive media has been putting up some wonderfully ethereal prints. This one of a stair case and this one of Brookwood Cemetary inspire me. Also, this train station capture is nicely appealing.
  • Chromasia's effusion of red is soothing to me. I don't know what it is, but I love the effect red has on a photo.




An Open Request to Photobloggers



I love you guys. But I'd like to see some consistency in the permalink implimentations. I sometimes spend way to much time looking for a way to find the archived link so I can put you in my list each day. The most frustrating one is when I have to hit the previous link then the next link to get to the right photo. And when you link the photo to the previous photo, that is also confusing.



Just to review here are the various implementations I've found while perusing.

  • Linking the photo date. I like this implementation because it is has a long history and follows the convention used predominantly on normal blogs.
  • A permalink text near the photo. This one is also very good, as it' hard to miss and also often used on normal blogs.
  • Linking the actual photo to its archive. This ones is trickier. I know the photoblogger is probably trying to limit the amount of text cluttering up the screen, but its not always intuitive where the link is and I went months before I noticed its use on many blogs.
  • Linking the actual photo to the previous entry. This isn't technically a permalink practice, but I put it in here because there is no way to distinguish between this one and the practice above. This method is particularly confusing. If you use it, you should make it plain what the functionality is. I know it make for easy perusing of the archive, but I would bet most of your users would prefer an obvious permalink.
  • Using a set of the last five photos on the page as the archive links for the current photo. This one works but requires I spend a bit of time searching. The practice isn't common, although its gaining some popularity. I'd still prefer an obvious permalink text.
  • Not having a permalink on the page at all, but including a previous link. I have to go to the previous then the next to get the right url. I'll many times go the extra mile to get a permalink, but sometimes I'll simply skip it because its too much work. Web users are a lazy lot, don't make it hard on us.
  • No permalink, no nothing. 9 times out of 10 will cause me to simply not link your photo. I'll see comments but no permalink. Irritating.


Just in closing, I want every one to know I love your photos. I get precious little time to spend on my own photography and I know how much effort goes into maintaining a photoblog. You guys are an inspiration. Keep it up.
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Astonishing Photos of Afghanistan

Published On: April 5, 2004  11:12
The gallery is of Afghanistan and the photographer is Simon Norfolk. Each photo is presented with a description of the location, and a brief essay about the photos is also offered. Fabulous.



The link was found via twoplaces.net, an art photo magazine of sorts.

Photoblog Roundup




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Tulips, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 25, 2004  18:44, filed in Digital Color 2
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Tulips, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Red and Yellow Tulips, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 26, 2004  09:18, filed in Digital Color 2
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Red and Yellow Tulips, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri


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Solitary Tulip, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 27, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Solitary Tulip, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Cherry Tree, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 28, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Cherry Tree, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Ascending the Collonade, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 29, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Ascending the Collonade, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Collonade, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 30, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Collonade, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Electric Tower, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: May 31, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Electric Tower, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Red Rose, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 1, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Red Rose, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Women Of The Israeli Defense Forces

Published On: June 1, 2004  19:13, filed in External Photo Galleries
Ashkan Sahihi has taken 30 x 40 portraits of the women in the Israeli Defense Forces. Cool.
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Pink Rose, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 2, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Pink Rose, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Pink and Yellow Rose, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 3, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Pink and Yellow Rose, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Photos Not Sharp? Wondering Why?

Published On: June 4, 2004  15:27, filed in Photography
I have a problem with blurry photos, and I've been searching around the net doing research on why. Having spent a good four to six months evaluating different reasons and doing a bit of experimentation, I'd like to share a bit of what I learned.

Sharpness is one of the big key points most photographers look at when evaluating quality. If you shoot digital, as I do, there are a number of different reasons why you could be having issues with blurry or soft images. Those issues fall into three basic categories, User Error, Equipment Quality, and Rounding Errors in Digital Processing.

User Error

The most common problem is user error. Motion blur is hard to eradicate, especially when most people are shooting in less than optimal conditions the majority of the time. You can help this problem by buying fast lenses (i.e. lenses with wide maximum aperatures) and lenses with Image Stabalization. You can also use a tripod, and if sharpness is an extremely important factor, use a timer (to prevent your hand from causing camera shake when you press the button) and mirror lockup (to prevent shake from the mirror when it slaps up to allow the photo to be taken).

Equipment Quality and Limitations

The second most common issue is equipment quality, which often plays into the hands of user error. Lens manufacture varies from lens to lens and from brand to brand. You should make the mistake of thinking that since Canon glass is usually better than Sigma, that all Canon lenses will outperfom all Sigma lenses. To give an example, the Sigma F/1.8 20mm prime is equal to if not better than the Canon F/2.8 20mm prime. Before buying a lens, try to find a review that details how a lens performs at each f/stop and if its a zoom, at various focal lengths.

You see, most lenses perform poorly when wide open, i.e. stopped completely down. Also, most zoom lenses suffer some degradation in sharpness and rarely compete well with a prime (i.e. a fixed focal length lens). In fact, the longer the focal range on a zoom lens, the more likely the upper end of the range will be soft. Its difficult to maintain a sharp focus throughout the zoom range, so usually one end of the range will suffer, and if the lens is cheap or poorly constructed, both ends will suffer. Most lenses perfom best when the aperature is in the middle, and if its a zoom, the focal lenth is somewhere in the middle also.

In general, the faster a lens is the sharper it will be, because you will have more light to shoot with and will have less motion blur. Also, with faster lenses, you can afford to stop up the aperature and shoot comfortably, thus coming closer to the sweet spot (the sharpest point in your lenses configuration).

Rounding Errors and Digital Image Processing

Lastly, if you are shooting digital, you have one more issue to deal with, and that is the effect rounding errors have on digital image processing. Digital photographs convey sharpness by what they call acutance, which is the level of contrast between two pixels. The more contrast between two pixels the sharper it will appear. The problem with digital is that when the image gets tranlated from analog to bits, light values are rounded off causing a subtle softening of contrast between the individual pixels. All digital images should be sharpened in post production. In fact, most cameras apply sharpening to images right after they are taken, but often the amount of sharpening isn't enough. If you shoot RAW, then no sharpening is applied in camera and you must do so in post production.

My problem is I have a Sigma 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Its a nice lens for hobby type work, but produces soft images from about 200-300, regardless of how still my camera is and how much light I have. Because its relatively slow, I am often forced to shoot with the lens wide open, making my shots even worse.

What's my solution? Well, my Sigma 28-300 cost me about $300 dollars. I'm going to eventually replace it with three lenses. A Sigma 20mm f/1.8 prime, a Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom, and a Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS zoom. That will cost me roughly $3000.00. *grin* hoy... I should have picked up a cheaper hobby...
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Weeping Willow, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 4, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Weeping Willow, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Weeping Willow the Second, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 5, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Weeping Willow the Second, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Board Walk (first view), Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 6, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Board Walk (first view), Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Board Walk (second view), Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 7, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Board Walk (second view), Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Lamp, Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 8, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Lamp, Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Lamp Two, Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 9, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Lamp Two, Japanese Garden, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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West Intake Tower, Chain of Rocks, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 10, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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West Intake Tower, Chain of Rocks, Saint Louis, Missouri
The Intake Towers just South of the Chain of Rock Bridge were built to supply the city water department. You can read more about the Saint Louis intake towers on www.builtstlouis.net.
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Cloud Break, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 11, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Cloud Break, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Swing Batter!, Cubs vs Cardinals, Busch Stadium, Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 12, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Swing Batter!, Cubs vs Cardinals, Busch Stadium, Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Spectators, Cubs vs Cardinals, Busch Stadium, Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 13, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Spectators, Cubs vs Cardinals, Busch Stadium, Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Cub Fans, Cubs vs Cardinals, Busch Stadium, Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 14, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Cub Fans, Cubs vs Cardinals, Busch Stadium, Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Right Field Foul Line, Busch Stadium, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 15, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Right Field Foul Line, Busch Stadium, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Gargoyle, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 16, 2004  00:03, filed in Digital Color 2
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Gargoyle, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Cherry Blossoms, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 17, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 2
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Cherry Blossoms, Shaw’s Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Olympic Torch, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 18, 2004  06:26, filed in Olympic Torch
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Olympic Torch, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
Yesterday I came home to find people gathering along the street. After inquiring as to what was going on, I ran home to get my camera. The Olympic Torch passed right by my neighborhood, and I got pictures. Sweet.
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Carrying the Torch, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 19, 2004  06:28, filed in Olympic Torch
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Carrying the Torch, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Preparing to Recieve the Torchk, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 20, 2004  06:29, filed in Olympic Torch
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Preparing to Recieve the Torchk, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Passing the Flame, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 21, 2004  06:30, filed in Olympic Torch
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Passing the Flame, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Carrying the Torch II , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 22, 2004  06:31, filed in Olympic Torch
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Carrying the Torch II , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Carrying the Torch III , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 23, 2004  06:31, filed in Olympic Torch
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Carrying the Torch III , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Carrying the Torch IV , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 24, 2004  06:32, filed in Olympic Torch
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Carrying the Torch IV , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Carrying the Torch VI , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 25, 2004  06:33, filed in Olympic Torch
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Carrying the Torch VI , Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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The Race Continues, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 26, 2004  06:34, filed in Olympic Torch
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The Race Continues, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Bystanders, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missorui

Published On: June 28, 2004  06:35, filed in Olympic Torch
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Bystanders, Brentwood, Saint Louis, Missorui
 
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Magnolia Bud, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 29, 2004  06:37, filed in Digital Color 3
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Magnolia Bud, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Daffodills, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: June 30, 2004  06:37, filed in Digital Color 3
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Daffodills, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Yellow Daisy, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 1, 2004  06:39, filed in Digital Color 3
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Yellow Daisy, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Chinese Garden, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 2, 2004  06:40, filed in Digital Color 3
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Chinese Garden, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Lilly, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 3, 2004  06:38, filed in Digital Color 3
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Lilly, Shaws Gardens, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Elizabeth (1 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 9, 2004  10:04, filed in People
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Elizabeth (1 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri
Elisabeth is the daughter of a couple in my church. A couple of weeks ago she was happily hamming it up after the services were over. This shot is particularly interesting because of the lighting, which is artificial. It looks like light is coming in from a window, in the early morning. I shot the photo with auto white balance, and the flash was bounced off a white wall some 20 feet away.
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Elizabeth (2 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 12, 2004  09:19, filed in People
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Elizabeth (2 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Elizabeth (3 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 13, 2004  07:00, filed in People
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Elizabeth (3 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Gateway Arch, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 14, 2004  15:51, filed in Digital Color 3
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Gateway Arch, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Clown, VP Parade, Fair Saint Louis, July 3, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 15, 2004  15:55, filed in Street Photography
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Clown, VP Parade, Fair Saint Louis, July 3, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Shriner Car, VP Parade, Fair Saint Louis, July 3, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 15, 2004  07:00, filed in Street Photography
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Shriner Car, VP Parade, Fair Saint Louis, July 3, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Elvis Girl, VP Parade, Fair Saint Louis, July 3, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 16, 2004  07:00, filed in Street Photography
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Elvis Girl, VP Parade, Fair Saint Louis, July 3, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Actor, Screenplay Reading, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 17, 2004  07:00, filed in People
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Actor, Screenplay Reading, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Actress, Screenplay Reading, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 18, 2004  07:00, filed in People
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Actress, Screenplay Reading, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Ethan, July 4th Picnic, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 19, 2004  07:00, filed in People
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Ethan, July 4th Picnic, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Joanna, Summer, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 20, 2004  07:00, filed in People
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Joanna, Summer, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Black Eyed Susans ( Variation 1 of 3 ), Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: July 31, 2004  12:03, filed in Digital Color 3
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Black Eyed Susans ( Variation 1 of 3 ), Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Black Eyed Susans ( Variation 2 of 3 ), Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 1, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 3
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Black Eyed Susans ( Variation 2 of 3 ), Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri
  
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An Analysis of Photographic Style in Two Parts

Published On: August 2, 2004  14:13
In response to a photograph by Chromasia, I wrote a couple of comments that turned into something of a mini essay on photographic style and how it relates to us as a medium. The comments were worthy of posting here, so I thought I would share them with you.

Part One posted in response to Mother

Photographers have at their disposal a couple of basic tools. The use of perspective to alter the normal perception of a scene or object, and the arrangement and tonal depth of light.

Without going through all your photos to survery them, just from what I remember seeing on your posts the last several months, it feels like you specifically shoot with an emphasis on either perspective or light.

This one’s color and tonal depth are striking. My favorite
compositions fall into the light painting category, for example:



A lot of these are monochromatic, which I find telling. The few that are of color tend to have a limited color palette. The simple reason for this, I think, is because fewer colors allow us to focus on the tonal range, the photo graph, if you will. It also simplifies the subject, isolating a specific feeling or notion.

It is the isolation that I think endears this approach to me most. The revealing of something basic, something you can savor without the distractions of a complicated circumstance.

I would have passed by this one as unremarkable at first glance. Its nice enough, but seems to fall into that category of things done before. There are a lot of photos with the same austere lines that seem to all look the same. It isn't a bad shot, but it lacks punch. No emotional trigger for me.

Part Two posted in response to Climb Every Mountain

In your previous image, I commented that the photo's I liked best were ones that fell into the "light painting" category. I posted several examples. I grew tired of architectural photography early on in my personal experience because it seemed very little was said in the images beyond the, "oh neat!" factor. I found myself looking for imagery that in some way told a story. Most of my architectural shots were part of a survey of important cultural places in Saint Louis, all shot in 2002. A series is usually more appealing than a single shot, because you can say more about something that way. You can show the similarity in buildings and modes of construction, or show the contrast between neighborhoods and parts of town.

I find portraits appealing because they usually carry a more emotionally charged trigger. Your Mother Daughter shot can be derived symbolic of anyone’s Mom and their relationship with her child. The woman in the cafe is a cliché; a romanticized scene played out in movies and stories the world over. The photos of the little girl lift up the idea of youth, and the innocence it typically brings with it.

Light Painting type scenes usually have a strong emotional trigger geared toward the romantic. The overly saturated/hyper realistic photos can also have strong emotional triggers, but they are geared more towards nostalgia or darker more austere moments in time. The photo of the Old Automobile is typical of that kind of image. It was reminiscent of an older more aged time, but tinged with a bit of regret. Things were more dignified then,it would seem from the image.

Architecture is hard to speak with. The themes tend to be minimalist and esoteric in nature. They are less connected with the everyday realities we deal with, and thus don't usually have the same emotional triggers into our lives. 
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Black Eyed Susans ( Variation 3 of 3 ), Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 2, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 3
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Black Eyed Susans ( Variation 3 of 3 ), Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri
  
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Weathering Stones, Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 3, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 3
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Weathering Stones, Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Tall Grass, Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 4, 2004  07:00, filed in Digital Color 3
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Tall Grass, Brentwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Rainbow, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 5, 2004  07:54, filed in People
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Rainbow, Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
The Rainbow is a soccer trick where you lift the ball with your feet and throw it over your shoulder. The guy in the photo is me in mid performance. 
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Ghostly Prayer (1 of 3) , Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 23, 2004  07:00, filed in Night Scenes
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Ghostly Prayer (1 of 3) , Saint Louis, Missouri
This photo inagurates a new and much simplified design for walljm.com. The old website will remain as it was, but photos will be displayed larger with less around to distract you.

This photo begins a new series of Night Scenes, photos taken in the dark. The series will explore some of themes and motifs associated with night life in a modern city.

This particular photo was taken in the parking lot of Missouri Baptist Hospital, at the junction of I-270 and I-64. Shot with an aperature of f/22 for 30 seconds at ISO 100. The image has been adjusted for a WB of 2000K, and cropped. The person in the photo is me. No other photoshopping has been done to the image.

This specific image is the best of a set of three. The translucence of the figure adds an ethereal quality to an allready spiritual scene. The empty parkinglot seems to add to a feeling of loneliness.

What do you think? 
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Notice Me! (2 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 25, 2004  21:20, filed in Night Scenes
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Notice Me! (2 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Ghosts (3 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri

Published On: August 28, 2004  11:02, filed in Night Scenes
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Ghosts (3 of 3), Saint Louis, Missouri
 
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Village Boys, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: June 17, 2005  09:22, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Village Boys, Morungatun, Uganda
F/5.6, 1/80, 134mm
Morungatun is an IDP camp located about 30 kilometers North-West of Soroti. On our first Sunday (5/22), we drove out to the camp and Pastor preached. Conditions there were poor, but better off than in some places. Dr. Guimon had recently been able to supply them with seeds and potato cutting so they could plant. Because of Joseph Kony, many Ugandan's were unable to plant this year, and many lost not just their homes, but also their crops and seeds. They had been praying for rain, and God had blessed. Because most of Uganda survives of subsitence farming, the importance of rain shouldn't be understated. 
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Mother and Child (1 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: June 20, 2005  08:46, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Mother and Child (1 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/125, 300mm
The moment has such poignant intimacy. It was taken that first Sunday morning at the IDP. 

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Fine Featured Girl, Otubet, Uganda

Published On: June 21, 2005  10:06, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Fine Featured Girl, Otubet, Uganda
f/8, 1/125, 114mm
The little girl is from a village that was decimated by Kony several months back. She was the most beautiful creature, with such fine features. The very picture of elegance.
 
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Two Village Girls, Otubet, Uganda

Published On: June 24, 2005  07:35, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Two Village Girls, Otubet, Uganda
f/8, 1/250, 196mm
At Otubet Dr. Guimon preached. We started later because we had been to Morungatun earlier that day. Otubet is a trading post for a village that is spread out somewhat in the bush, which is typical in Uganda. It was about 11:00 AM. The men sat apart from the women and children as usual, and these two little girls caught my eye. 
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Little Village Boy, Soroti, Uganda

Published On: June 28, 2005  14:02, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Little Village Boy, Soroti, Uganda
f/5, 1/200, 21mm
In the neighborhood near where Dr. Guimon lives, there is a little market place. On the second Sunday we were there, we went to hand out tracts. A camera is wonderful thing, especially one that can show you your photo right after you take it. Ugandan's have cameras, so taking photo's isn't anything new to them, but I discovered the children get a big kick out of seeing their photo so fast. I would take someone's photo and show it to them and they would get really excited. Within moments, I would be surrounded by as many as twenty to thirty children, all crowding in to have the photo taken. :) This little guy managed to get his taken all by himself. I wish I knew his name... 
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Thoughtful Girl (1 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 2, 2005  08:17, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Thoughtful Girl (1 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/640, 229mm
This little girl was playing not far from the Mango tree Pastor was preaching under. Her thoughtful look, like many of the images I was able to capture, impresses me with the resiliency and strength of the human spirit. I am humbled to watch people live with joy in such poverty. 
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Ugandan Woman, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 5, 2005  13:01, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Ugandan Woman, Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/160, 98mm
Of all the photos I took on my trip, this is one of five I liked the best. The look of sincere gratitude on the woman's face is humbling. There seems to be no guile, no front, just unprepossessed joy that we came. 
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The Baby and Beth

Published On: July 6, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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The Baby and Beth
f/5, 1/125, 54mm
My Pastors wife loves children, and some of the little ones we met were very cute. This one seemed just as pleased to meet Beth and she was to meet him. 
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Expectant Girl, Soroti, Uganda

Published On: July 7, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Expectant Girl, Soroti, Uganda
f/2.8, 1/500, 35mm
On one Saturday afternoon, Dr. Guimon took us to a small market in the neighborhood near where they live. We walked around, passed out tracts, and greeted folks. I took this little girls photo as we were walking around. The look on her face is innocent and a little expectant, as though she is waiting for something. 
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Quiet Girl, Soroti, Uganda

Published On: July 8, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Quiet Girl, Soroti, Uganda
f/2.8, 1/640, 26mm
While walking around the Kissinjugi market there in Soroti with Dr. Guimon, we passed this littel girl sittin under the awning of a small building. I shot the photo from the hip. It feels like she is asking me something, I'm just not sure what. 
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Girl Carrying Boy, Soroti, Uganda

Published On: July 9, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Girl Carrying Boy, Soroti, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/160, 24mm
Taking photos of the children in Uganda means being crowded by hundreds of little ones. They jostle and push for their turn in front of the camera. This little girl seemed suspicious, but posed for me anyway. 
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Mother and Child (2 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 10, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Mother and Child (2 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/200, 229mm
This mothers expression, one of quiet dignity, rarely fails to give me a sense deep respect for those who live in far poorer conditions than I do. 
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Little Village Boy, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 13, 2005  14:23, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Little Village Boy, Morungatun, Uganda
f/7.1, 1/500, 196mm
Children evoke emotion more poignantly than most of God's creation. I think it is the relative innocence of youth, the wide eyed wonder, and their helplessness that makes their surroundings more important. 
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Curious Girl, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 14, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Curious Girl, Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/500, 262mm
 
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Sleeping Baby, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 15, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Sleeping Baby, Morungatun, Uganda
f/5, 1/125, 54mm
I think I was startled at just how precious and very small this little girl was. 
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Thoughtful Girl (2 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 19, 2005  11:35, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Thoughtful Girl (2 of 2), Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/500, 229mm
This is the second photo of this girl in nearly the same pose. The first can be found here. I like the expression on her face better in this photo. 
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Baby Boy, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 20, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Baby Boy, Morungatun, Uganda
5/7.1, 1/500, 162mm
This is a broader take on this photograph, showing the mother. 
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Mother and Child (2 of 2) Black and White, Morungatun, Uganda

Published On: July 21, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Villagers
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Mother and Child (2 of 2) Black and White, Morungatun, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/200, 229mm
This is a black and white version of this photo. I'm torn between which version I like best. 
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Abraham, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 24, 2005  12:07, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Abraham, Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/400, 300mm
Abraham is a Lion with a reputation in the Murchison Falls game park. A few days before we drove through, Abraham had jumped over an SUV.  
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Lioness in the Tall Grass, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 25, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Lioness in the Tall Grass, Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/640, 262mm
This Lioness is one of Abraham's four wives. The photo reminds me of the movie, Death in the Long Grass. :) I was sitting on top of the Guimon's SUV and was no more than 40 yards from her. 
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Lioness, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 26, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Lioness, Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/640, 300mm
This is another of Abraham's wives. Regal, no? 
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Lion Cubs (1 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 27, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Lion Cubs (1 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/400, 300mm
Abraham had five cubs to add to his pride. I caught them crossing the road. You only see three in this photo, I apologize for not getting all of them. 
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Lion Cubs (2 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 28, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Lion Cubs (2 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/400, 300mm
As I was frantically taking pictures, one of the cubs looked at me. It makes a better photo than the previous, don't you think? 
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Antelope, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 29, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Antelope, Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/5.6, 1/1600, 98mm
It's not the sharpest photo, nor even the best photo possible of such animals, but it was all I was able to capture. I thought it important to give you one photo of that type of animal. There was a wide variety of breeds in the park. Their much more impressive in person. :) 
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Giraffes on the Savannah (1 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 30, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Giraffes on the Savannah (1 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/8, 1/2500, 196mm
We saw a lot of Giraffes on the game drive, though we saw no Elephants until the boat ride. They're such elegant creatures when they run, they're so tall. 
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Giraffes on the Savannah (2 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: July 31, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Giraffes on the Savannah (2 of 2), Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/8, 1/3200, 300mm
The country in the game park was much more like the kind of Africa you see in the movies. I liked the savannah more than the scattered brush you find in the areas around Soroti Town. 
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Giraffe, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: August 1, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Giraffe, Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/8, 1/2500, 162mm
What's to say. You wouldn't think something tha gangly would be so cool. *grin* 
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Hippo, Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 2, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Hippo, Nile River, Uganda
f/8, 1/500, 300mm
I never really thought about it till I saw them in Africa, but Hippopatumuses are ugly. No. Really. 
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Hey Baby ;), Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 3, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Hey Baby ;), Nile River, Uganda
f/8, 1/500, 229mm
Kinda looks like she's making a pass at you, doesn't it?  
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You Won't Like Me When I'm Angry, Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 4, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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You Won't Like Me When I'm Angry, Nile River, Uganda
f/8, 1/800, 229mm
I think maybe the guy she was trying to pick up dumped her. 
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Croc on the Nile, Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 5, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Croc on the Nile, Nile River, Uganda
f/8, 1/1600, 134mm
This crocodile looks inordinately pleased with himself. 
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Bull Elephant, Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 6, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Bull Elephant, Nile River, Uganda
f/8, 1/800, 300mm
As we were motoring along the Nile, on the west bank this big Bull Elephant was at the rivers edge, drinking and giving himself a bath. He stood there for a good ten minutes, showing off, spraying water, and eating the grass. 
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Bull Elephant (2 of 3), Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 7, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Bull Elephant (2 of 3), Nile River, Uganda
F/8, 1/500, 98m
If you look close you can see the holes in his ears. I don't know how old the old guy is, but he's obviously been around the block a few times. 
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Bull Elephant (3 of 3), Nile River, Uganda

Published On: August 8, 2005  07:00, filed in Ugandan Animals
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Bull Elephant (3 of 3), Nile River, Uganda
f/8, 1/800, 114mm
Last animal shot. Place photos tomorrow. Enjoy! 
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Alley, Soroti, Uganda

Published On: August 11, 2005  17:01, filed in Ugandan Places
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Alley, Soroti, Uganda
f/7.1, 1/250, 23mm
I apologize for the delay in posting. I was in Chicago at a conference when the last photo posted and wasn't able to get to a net connection.

This photo is of an alley in Soroti Town. The walls and general state of things is common throughout the country. The reddish brown color of the walls is from the dust that blows everywhere, especially in the dry season. This building could be brand new or 150 years old. Both would look the same. By the time a building is constructed it is covered with that dust. 
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Villiage Hut, Adacar, Uganda

Published On: August 12, 2005  09:44, filed in Ugandan Places
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Villiage Hut, Adacar, Uganda
f/2.8, 1/2000, 35mm
A typical hut in the village of Adacar (pronounced Adachar). Most Ugandan's live on subsistence farming, growing sorgum (corn), and a variety of other vegetables and staple crops. Due to much rain while we were there, the people in Adacar were hopeful for enough food to last through the dry season. 
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Nature meets Technology, Otubet, Uganda

Published On: August 15, 2005  13:17, filed in Ugandan Places
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Nature meets Technology, Otubet, Uganda
f/8, 1/640, 16mm
One of the things that struck me while in Africa, and continues to strike me, is the odd gap between technology and primitive conditions seen everywhere. Modern SUV's next to mud huts, cell phones carried by people living in the middle of the bush. 
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Nile Sunrise, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Published On: August 16, 2005  14:15, filed in Ugandan Places
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Nile Sunrise, Murchison Falls, Uganda
f/4, 1/3200, 16mm
Taken in the early morning just before we went on the game drive. 
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Street Light, Uganda

Published On: August 18, 2005  14:34, filed in Ugandan Places
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Street Light, Uganda
f/6.3, 1/2000, 19mm
On the way to the game park we stopped at a gas station to buy drink, use the pit latrine, and stretch our legs. The light post caught my attention. What fascinates me about much of the scenery in Uganda (and this is probably true of most third world countries) is the age and wear of everything considered technological. This isn't meant as a criticism, but it does stand out in stark relief to me, because I live in a country where few things are that old. It is a different mentality, and the part of me that constantly yearns for something simpler in my life finds the mentality that saves and uses everything appealing. Nothing like having less to put into focus what really has value. 
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Gargoyle, Union Blvd & Waterman Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63108

Published On: August 27, 2005  11:51, filed in Architecture
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Gargoyle, Union Blvd & Waterman Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63108
My deepest apologies for letting the posts fall off the page. For the next indeterminable period of time I will be posting Black and White photographs of Saint Louis City. My goal is to capture, over the course of two or three years, the feel and nature of the city.

I will also be posting the address for each photograph as closely as possible. My hope is to be able to eventually map the photographs spatially using maps.google.com. Oh, and due to an error in judgement and scripting, the first 20 or so photos do not have EXIF data to publish. I am going to try and find some older versions to restore some of that, but no promises.

My first photograph is of a gargoyle just off Union and Waterman not far from where I live.

Union Blvd & Waterman Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63108 
Tags: photography gargoyle architecture sculpture saint louis city architecture

Industrial, Rutger St & S 1st St, St Louis, MO 63104

Published On: August 29, 2005  16:37, filed in Architecture
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Industrial, Rutger St & S 1st St, St Louis, MO 63104
In downtown, along the riverfront, there are old warehouses, train depots, and switching stations. I like the look of age that lies on everything.

Rutger St & S 1st St, St Louis, MO 63104
 
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Pilgrim Congregational Church, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: August 30, 2005  08:43, filed in Architecture
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Pilgrim Congregational Church, Saint Louis, MO
The Pilgrim Congregational Church on Union Blvd. I'm Baptist by upbringing and choice. One of the things often missing in Baptist churches is the kind of architecture that inspires the awe of God. The architecture of churches is one of the things that I rarely tire of. At some point I would like to spend time documenting all the churches in Saint Louis, but that's an essay for another decade. :)

826 Union Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108 
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Poplar, Central West End, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: August 31, 2005  21:17, filed in Flora
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Poplar, Central West End, Saint Louis, MO
This tree is located not far from my apartment. My whole neighborhood is full of poplar trees, their white bark gleaming gracefully in the sun and snow. The solar flare in this photo is unfortunate. I don't think it detracts from the photo too much, but it would be better were it gone. Regardless, the photo is important. It shows what its like in the Central West End.

Waterman Blvd & Belt Ave, St Louis, MO 63112 
Tags: photography trees saint louis city flora

I've Been Walking on the Railroad, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 2, 2005  15:04, filed in People
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I've Been Walking on the Railroad, Saint Louis, MO
My father accompanied me on one photo taking trip. This photo is not far from I-44 and Hampton Ave.

Macklind Ave & Aero Dr, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Aqueduct Graffiti, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 3, 2005  20:15, filed in Urban
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Aqueduct Graffiti, Saint Louis, MO
Just off Hampton and I-44 is an aqueduct that takes water from the city and eventually dumps it into the Mississippi. At some point I'd like to explore the extent of it, but for now this will suffice.

Hampton Ave & I-44, St Louis, MO 63139 
Tags: photography urban graffiti urban

Apple Blossom, Central West End, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 5, 2005  09:27, filed in Flora
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Apple Blossom, Central West End, Saint Louis, MO
I love Spring, though not nearly as much as Autmn. Dogwood and Apple blossoms all white and pink are everywhere.

Waterman Blvd & Clara Ave, St Louis, MO 63112 
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Dogwood, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 6, 2005  10:10, filed in Flora
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Dogwood, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO
Forest Park is one of the best park's I've ever been to. It is every bit as nice as Central Park in New York. Full of Museums and cultural attractions, it is the home of the Saint Louis Zoo, the Muny, the Jewel Box and more. In 1904, Forest Park was the site for the World Fair.

The dogwood in the photo stands just behind and to the west of the Muny.

McKinley Dr & Summit Dr, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Magnolia Blossoms, Central West End, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 7, 2005  09:32, filed in Flora
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Magnolia Blossoms, Central West End, Saint Louis, MO
The first trees to bloom are the magnolias. The blossoms are elegant and give the impression of maturity and age.

Waterman Way & Pershing Ave, St Louis, MO 63112 
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Railroad Signal, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 8, 2005  09:47, filed in Urban
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Railroad Signal, Saint Louis, MO
Sulphur Ave & Manchester Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Church Archway, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 9, 2005  12:03, filed in Architecture
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Church Archway, Saint Louis, MO
A view of one of the arches on the Pilgrim Congregational Church.

826 Union Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108  
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Fixture, Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 12, 2005  14:48, filed in Urban
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Fixture, Downtown Saint Louis, MO
Sometimes things look more interesting than they are. The composition here is less than satisfying, and I regret I haven't anything better to put up. I'm working on getting a new batch ready to go.

Spruce St & S 7th St, St Louis, MO 63102 
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Ram, Civil Court Building, Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 13, 2005  19:57, filed in Architecture
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Ram, Civil Court Building, Downtown Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/800, 70mm
A closeup of the figure on the copper flame holder on the steps of the Civil Courts Building in Downtown Saint Louis. I'm almost certain that isn't a ram. Some mythological animal. Kudos to anyone who can identify it.

10th St. & Market St., Saint Louis, MO 
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Civil Courts Flag Pole, Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 14, 2005  12:32, filed in Architecture
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Civil Courts Flag Pole, Downtown Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/800, 16mm
The flag pole in front of the Civil Courts Building. 
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Thoughtful, Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 16, 2005  13:23, filed in Architecture
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Thoughtful, Downtown Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/800, 70mm
Another view of the Mythological Ram's Head at the base of the Civil Courts Building. I have several more of him, then we'll switch to something else. :)

Update: People have asked how I got the sky so dark. I did two things, the first was to increase the saturation of the original image using the Levels filter in photoshop. I also decreased the blue channel in the channel mixer when I converted the image to B&W. This allowed me to achieve the same kind of effects I might have achieved if I had shot with B&W film and used a blue filter.

10th St. & Market St., Saint Louis, MO  
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Ram (2 of 4), Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 19, 2005  19:14, filed in Architecture
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Ram (2 of 4), Downtown Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/320, 70mm
10th St. & Market St., Saint Louis, MO  
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Ram (3 of 4), Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 20, 2005  09:35, filed in Architecture
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Ram (3 of 4), Downtown Saint Louis, MO
f/2.8, 1/500, 16mm
10th St. & Market St., Saint Louis, MO  
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Ram (4 of 4), Downtown Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 21, 2005  14:38, filed in Architecture
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Ram (4 of 4), Downtown Saint Louis, MO
f/2.8, 1/1000, 22mm
10th St. & Market St., Saint Louis, MO  
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Amur Leopard, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 26, 2005  22:15, filed in Fauna
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Amur Leopard, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 159mm, 1/125
We interrupt your regularly scheduled Black and White programming to bring a selection of photos from the Saint Louis Zoo. This particular animal is the lovely Amur Leopard. He is endangered and comes from Russia.

I apologize for the break in posting. My laptop crashed heavily and is still unfixed. I'll be posting from my home computer. Life has also been somewhat busy, but things are returning to normal.

 
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Amur Tiger, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 28, 2005  20:51, filed in Fauna
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Amur Tiger, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/160, 200mm
The Amur Tiger is a big cat, who likes the cold, is somewhat social, and occasionaly sheds its stripes. 
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African Lioness, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: September 29, 2005  10:39, filed in Fauna
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African Lioness, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/80, 140mm
The African Lion is the only big cat that lives in social groups. They eat just about anything they can catch and kill. I saw a Pride of lions while in Africa several months ago. Beautiful animals. 
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Reticulated Giraffe, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 1, 2005  13:29, filed in Fauna
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Reticulated Giraffe, Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/80, 140mm
Say hello to my little friend. ;) The Reticulated Giraffe is the tallest living land mammal. They are known for they're exceptionally good eyesight and hearing. 
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Ugandan Sunset, Soroti, Uganda

Published On: October 4, 2005  07:41, filed in Ugandan Places
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Ugandan Sunset, Soroti, Uganda
autostitch panorama
This panorama was created using Autostich, free stitching software that I've found to be the best stitching software out there.
 
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Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 5, 2005  13:28, filed in Architecture
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Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO
autostitch panorama
This is a composite of four images, taken at night of the Saint Louis Art Museum from the bottom of the Grand Basin. The exposures were about 20 seconds long and I used an aperture of about f/11 or f/8 for maximum sharpness and depth of field.

The Art Museum was the only lasting structure built for the 1904 World Fair in Saint Louis. It was designed by Cass Gilbert in the Beaux-Art style. 
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Warehouse, South Grand, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 12, 2005  09:45, filed in Architecture
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Warehouse, South Grand, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/400, 16mm
Ok folks, sorry about the recent sporadicness of photos being posted. The past few weeks have been very hectic, but I finally sat down and post processed the photos for the last two excursions into Saint Louis. I've got them all uploaded and set to post automatically for the next few weeks, so look for one a day till November at least.

I've decided to start posting some of the color versions of the Black and White takes, because in many respects the color versions shows a different side of the subject. It offers a chance to compare the reletive merits of each photo and how B&W differs from Color.


Gratiot St & S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Stacked Ties, Chouteau and South Grand, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 13, 2005  07:00, filed in Urban
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Stacked Ties, Chouteau and South Grand, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/160, 22mm
Stacked railroad ties found in a storage lot just off Chouteau Ave and South Grand Blvd. I liked the abstractness of the image and the way it uses vertical and horizontal lines.


Chouteau Ave & S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Stacked Ties (Color), Chouteau and South Grand, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 14, 2005  07:00, filed in Urban
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Stacked Ties (Color), Chouteau and South Grand, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/160, 22mm
The color version of yesterday's image. I like this version better. The richness of the rust adds warmth to the photo.

Chouteau Ave & S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110 
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The Pevely Building, Chouteau and South Grand, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 15, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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The Pevely Building, Chouteau and South Grand, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/400, 16mm
You don't see that kind of sinage anymore. At some point, I should look up the historical significance of this building.

Chouteau Ave & S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Turbine, Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 16, 2005  07:00, filed in Urban
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Turbine, Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/400, 16mm
At least I think its a turbine. It was big though, and interesting.

Chouteau Ave & S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Turbine (Color), Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 17, 2005  07:00, filed in Urban
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Turbine (Color), Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/400, 16mm
The color version of yesterdays image.

Chouteau Ave & S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Bolt and Wire, South Spring Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 18, 2005  10:08, filed in Urban
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Bolt and Wire, South Spring Ave, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/400, 35mm
This photo was taken on an abandoned overpass that used to connect South Spring Avenue over the train tracks. I like the composition, especially the way the wire adds a curved element in an otherwise straight geometrical scene. I added vignetting to this photo, and I think, along with the shorter depth of field, that it adds to the image. I can't put into words what the image expresses though, perhaps you can help?


S Spring Ave & Gratiot St, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Bolt and Wire (Color), South Spring Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 19, 2005  10:15, filed in Urban
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Bolt and Wire (Color), South Spring Ave, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/400, 35mm
Color version of yesterday's image. In this case, I like both the B&W and the Color equally well.

S Spring Ave & Gratiot St, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Apocalyptic Cross, Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 20, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Apocalyptic Cross, Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/2000, 200mm
I love this photo. I like the color version even better. But the way the cross stands out against the clouds, the Gothic architecture, it all gives the impression of some major event about to occur.

S Grand Blvd and Vista Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Apocalyptic Cross (Color), Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 21, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Apocalyptic Cross (Color), Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/2000, 200mm
Of all the architectural styles, I like the Gothic style best. They built things so tall, thin and intricate. Church spires and crosses in this style have an elegance second to none.

S Grand Blvd and Vista Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Time Keeper, Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 22, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Time Keeper, Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/1600, 154mm
At the bottom of this statue are the words, "Sicut In Coelo Et In Terra" in Latin which mean "As in Heaven, so also in Earth". Its a quote from the Lords Prayer. I have a verticle panorama of this figure, which I will post tomorrow.

S Grand Blvd and Vista Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Time Keeper (Panorama), Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 23, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Time Keeper (Panorama), Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
Vertical Panorama
I wish we would build more buildings that have features like these. There just isn't enough truly beautiful architecture. 

S Grand Blvd and Vista Ave, St Louis, MO 63110
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Time Keeper (Panorama, Color), Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 24, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Time Keeper (Panorama, Color), Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
Vertical Panorama
The color version, and the last of the Time Keeper series.

S Grand Blvd and Vista Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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SLU Rooftop, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 24, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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SLU Rooftop, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/1000, 70mm
There is something incongruent about the sky being darker than the subject. I like the fact that in B&W photography, you can take and darken the sky till its almost black and still leave your subject at the correct exposure.

S Grand Blvd and Vista Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Shenandoah Elementary, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 25, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Shenandoah Elementary, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/125, 70mm
Saint Louis has a great wealth of architecture, and its hidden all about the city. This is one example of a public school with a fantastic front door. :)

Shenandoah Ave and Louisiana Ave, St Louis, MO 63104 
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Shenandoah Elementary (Color), Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 26, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Shenandoah Elementary (Color), Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/125, 70mm
Shenandoah Ave and Louisiana Ave, St Louis, MO 63104


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Lost Soccer Ball, Shenandoah Public School, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 27, 2005  11:14, filed in Objects
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Lost Soccer Ball, Shenandoah Public School, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/160, 200mm
How often have you had this problem? A soccer ball does you no good if its stuck on the roof. ;)


Shenandoah Ave and Louisiana Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Lost Soccer Ball Redux, Shenandoah Public School, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 28, 2005  07:00, filed in Objects
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Lost Soccer Ball Redux, Shenandoah Public School, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/160, 200mm
Another view of that ball. This photo reminds me of the Oct 10th, 2005 Frazz strip about wanting to fly. I do love that strip. A friend pointed out how much like Bill Waterson the artwork was. It does have Calvin and Hobbes moments. Man, I miss that strip.

Shenandoah Ave and Louisiana Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 
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Lafayette Park United Methodist Church, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 29, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Lafayette Park United Methodist Church, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/1250, 200mm
Detail of a cross on the Lafayette Park United Methodist Church.


2300 Lafayette Ave, St Louis, MO 
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Lafayette Park United Methodist Church Facade, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 30, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Lafayette Park United Methodist Church Facade, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/80, 70mm
The front facade of the Lafayette Park United Methodist Church.


2300 Lafayette Ave, St Louis, MO 
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Lafayette Park United Methodist Church Facade (Color), Saint Louis, MO

Published On: October 31, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Lafayette Park United Methodist Church Facade (Color), Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/1250, 200mm
The color version of this image is warmer, but I find I like both images equally well. Neither one is the same, and each show a different side.

2300 Lafayette Ave, St Louis, MO 
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Fall Leaves, Carlyle, IL

Published On: November 1, 2005  09:47, filed in Flora
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Fall Leaves, Carlyle, IL
f/2.8, 1/100, 35mm
I went on a camping trip a week or so back, and had the chance to take some Fall specific type of photos. I like this one. Its prototypical of the kind of photos you find during this season. Not terribly original, but fun regardless... 
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Wet Stone, Carlyle Lake, Carlyle, IL

Published On: November 2, 2005  07:00, filed in Flora
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Wet Stone, Carlyle Lake, Carlyle, IL
f/2.8, 1/320, 35mm
A stone laying next to the shore of the Lake Carlyle. I like the texture, and expecially the way the water brings out the patterns in the stone. 
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Driftwood, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL

Published On: November 3, 2005  07:00, filed in Flora
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Driftwood, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL
f/2.8, 1/80, 35mm
An old rotting tree beside the lake. I like driftwood. It reminds me of old things and nature.  
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Wood Texture, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL

Published On: November 4, 2005  07:00, filed in Flora
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Wood Texture, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL
f/2.8, 1/125, 35mm
This is a better photo than yesterday. The patterns in the wood are fascinating, and the color and texture is warm and inviting. 
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Balancing the Blade, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL

Published On: November 5, 2005  07:00, filed in People
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Balancing the Blade, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL
f/2.8, 1/80, 16mm
This photo was taken by Addison, and is of me carvinga piece of driftwood I was planning to use as a walking stick. A walking stick is an important part of any camping trip and is one of the first things I look for after establishing a camp site. 
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Heron, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL

Published On: November 6, 2005  07:00, filed in Fauna
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Heron, Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, IL
f/4, 1/60, 200mm
I loke Herons and Egrets. This bird is Heron, I think. If you know better, then feel free to correct me. I've not yet been able to capture a really good photo of one in the wild, but I'm going to some day. 
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Madonna and Two Children

Published On: November 7, 2005  13:41, filed in Sculpture
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Madonna and Two Children
f/4, 1/160, 159mm
We visited the Bellefontaine Cemetery last friday. I couldn't bring myself to convert this next set of photos to black and white. The colors of Fall have been gorgeous. 
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Cherub, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 8, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Cherub, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/160, 60mm
These kind of images are, by far, the most affecting for me. There is something about the worn and weathered look of a face that speaks of care and long suffering. 
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Madonna and the Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 9, 2005  09:52, filed in Sculpture
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Madonna and the Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/800, 200mm
Of all the locations in Saint Louis that I have photographed, the two cemeteries in North Saint Louis are my favorite. In the Fall, few places are more beautiful. The quiet atmousphere and surrounding sculpture is a rare place of beauty and repose. 
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Young Girl in Mourning, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 10, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Young Girl in Mourning, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/800, 200mm
The colors of Autumn and the soft muted tones of grey colored stone. I like the expression of her face and folds of her robe and the way the weatherd stone adds depth to the piece. 
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From a Comment on Chromasia:

Published On: November 11, 2005  10:32, filed in Photography
Chromasia posted a pleasure doing business / 10 November, 2005 and John from Shots Photography started a discussion. I'm not sure what the heart of the discussion was about, but I posted some thought about photography and the medium that I felt were interesting enough to repost here.



I'm terribly confused about what the debate going here actually is. Anyone care to sum it up?

While I'm waiting for that I'll throw my random two cents in, because heck, I'm always up to talking about the medium.

Personally, I think the photoblog has limitations as a medium. I'm not putting the photoblog down, man, I love my photoblog. But the way you display images and the context you put them in is as much a part of the editorial process as photoshopping the image to turn the raw data into the picture you wanted.

Sometimes I get frustrated a little with the linear nature of the photoblog format. I used to post whole galleries at one time and put up a notification. When you do that, it makes more sense to view images not as distict wholes, but as parts of a bigger picture or idea.

I've pondered on starting a photography/literary magazine just so I would have a place to publish a different kind of photoset. Maybe I will someday, when I have time. ;-)

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I'll also chime in with John on the issue of how it becomes difficult to try new things when you become accomplished. I think part of the reason for that is because there are less new things to try. I don't want to continue doing things that I know don't work, and so tend to avoid a lot of techniques with serious flaws. The challenge as a photographer, as you learn the craft and what goes on and a more fundamental level, is to take that increased understanding and use it to create something new and perhaps better.

I can see the benefit of forcing yourself to engage in something random occasionally, just to startle yourself out of the norm. But I think you will be better off in focusing your experiments. Createa scenario or a challenge and try to solve the problem. Set up controlled experiments like, how many ways can I present the same subject? or how many different way can I light the same scene without changing the angle or lens on my camera. I think those are better ways of breaking out of the mold than simply doing things at random.

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Well, that was a long rambling response. Dave, I like both todays and yesterday's images. My reasons are simple. The subjects in both were caught in moments of genuine emotion. Regardless of how the model's may have actually felt, their expressions are true. I find that little window into the heart of humanity interesting.
 
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Cherub on Pedestal, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 11, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Cherub on Pedestal, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/250, 70mm
Truth be told, Angels in scripture are terrible beings. Though they have no sex as we understand it, they are masculine in nature and in all recorded accounts, terrible enough to scare even battle hardened soldiers and commanders of war.

The cherubim have among their ranks Gabriel, and Lucifer, and probably Michael. Having said all that, I like the sensibility and emotion conveyed by the modern interpretation of the Cherub. A kind of soft and childlike comfort, not meant for war but peace. 
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Girl in Repose, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 12, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Girl in Repose, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/400, 200mm
If I had more time I would compose a poem to compliment this image. Alas, I am too busy. I like the way the trees frame her figure, and the way the stature leans slightly forward. I think it may need cropping a little, to center the image, but I'm not sure. 
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Angel Gaurding the Tomb, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 13, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel Gaurding the Tomb, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/400, 70mm
 
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Cherub, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 14, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Cherub, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/250, 70mm
 
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Angel and Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 15, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel and Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/200, 81mm
This one was more weathered than most, and the figure has a distinctly medieval look about the face and hair. 
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Angel in Repose, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 15, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel in Repose, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/400, 200mm
A close up of the photo posted on the 13th. My favorite of this figure. 
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Angel in Repose (closeup), Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 16, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel in Repose (closeup), Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/1250, 200mm
Redux. 
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Angel Before the Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: November 17, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel Before the Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/250, 200mm
This angel reminds me of what I would expect to appear before the empty tomb of Christ, proclaiming, "He is not here, He is risen as He said!". 
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Peregrine Falcon, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 1, 2005  11:20, filed in Fauna
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Peregrine Falcon, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/80, 200mm, ISO200
I am terribly sorry about the break in photos. Hopefullly, I shall be able to get back to normal posting very soon. I do have a couple photos for you though, taken a couple months ago at the Saint Louis Scottish Games held in Forest Park. There was a bird exhibit with an Owl, a Golden Eagle, a Peregine Flacon and a Hawk. This is the Falcon I think, though if you know better, I'll stand corrected, it could be the hawk. 
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Peregrine Falcon (bw), Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 2, 2005  07:00, filed in Fauna
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Peregrine Falcon (bw), Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/80, 200mm, ISO200
I like this version better. The monochrome adds impact, mostly because of the deeper shadows I think. 
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Somber Angel, Bellefontaine Cemetary, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 5, 2005  12:30, filed in Sculpture
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Somber Angel, Bellefontaine Cemetary, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/200, 70mm
Ok, so more photos from my trip to Bellefontaine Cemetery. I have about a week or so's worth of these, then hopefuly onto more newer stuff. 
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Angel in Mourning, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 6, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel in Mourning, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/200, 100mm
I like the mournful expression on his face. In recent days his expression has been remeniscient of my moods. Wishing for something, hopes and desires unrequited. 
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Angel in Mourning (Closeup), Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 7, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel in Mourning (Closeup), Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/160, 200mm
He holds that cross as though his soul depends on it.
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Angeline, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 8, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angeline, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/125, 70mm
I don't know why I named this one Angeline, except that it seemed fitting. 
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Fair Angeline, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 9, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Fair Angeline, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/200, 200mm
Angeline, Fair Angeline, where hast thou been?
Thy love is waiting for thee here.
How long will you run, what troubles befall thee
That you must flee in fear?

(to be continued..) 
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Angeline, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 15, 2005  14:41, filed in Sculpture
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Angeline, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/125, 122mm
She reminds me of a greek maiden. Maybe its the lack of arms... 
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Soft Remembrance, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 16, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Soft Remembrance, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/125, 73mm
 
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Celtic Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 17, 2005  07:00, filed in Architecture
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Celtic Cross, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/200, 70mm
Few things are as beautiful or made to suit cold and grey weather like the runes and designs of the Celts. Always did love the particular asthetic of the Celtic Cross and the Endless Knot. 
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Angel Watching Over Thee, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 18, 2005  07:00, filed in Sculpture
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Angel Watching Over Thee, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/320, 135mm
 
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Girl at Piano, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 20, 2005  14:34, filed in People
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Girl at Piano, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/100, 200mm
The pianist for a friends Christmas Program. One of my first "official" event gigs.  
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Violinist, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 21, 2005  07:00, filed in People
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Violinist, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/50, 200mm
The violinist for the aforementioned christmas program. 
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Girl at Piano (2 of 2), Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 22, 2005  07:00, filed in People
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Girl at Piano (2 of 2), Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/60, 70mm
Taken from the wings of the stage during the concert. 
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Cunductor, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: December 23, 2005  07:00, filed in People
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Cunductor, Saint Louis, MO
f/4, 1/15, 70mm
The conductor of the concert. 
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November Sky, Hwy 128 near Shelbyville, IL

Published On: December 28, 2005  09:38, filed in Landscape
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November Sky, Hwy 128 near Shelbyville, IL
f/4, 200mm, 1/125
Landscapes like this make me depressed. A part of me loves the very drabness of it, and a part of me desperately wishes it was more saturated, or somehow more lovely. This image bespeaks of conflict and the natural resolution of the changing seasons. At least, it does to me... 
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Treescape, HWY128, IL

Published On: January 4, 2006  08:05, filed in Landscape
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Treescape, HWY128, IL
f/4, 1/125, 200mm
Another shot from the photos I took going home for Christmas. 
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Flash Demonstration of What Photo Retouching Can Do

Published On: January 4, 2006  11:48, filed in Society
Flash Photo Retouching Breakdown from Metropolitan Magazine. As a social commentary it is useful, but as a guide for how to do photo retouching, its also very useful. Either way it's informative. Give it a look! 
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Treescape (2), HWY128, IL

Published On: January 5, 2006  08:07, filed in Landscape
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Treescape (2), HWY128, IL
f/4, 1/125, 122mm
 
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Anna Mae Thompson, Findley, IL

Published On: January 11, 2006  07:00, filed in Portraits
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Anna Mae Thompson, Findley, IL
f/4, 1/250, 100mm
My grandmother on my mom's side comes from the Read family line, and like her father and many generations before her, she loves to tell stories.

She also loves to read, and spend much of her time these days reading books and reading her Bible. Weaker now than she used to be physically, she stands a giant of her generation in faith. Women of her stature are rare, and I am thankful for her influence on my family.

With all my love,
 
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James and Anna Mae Thompson

Published On: January 12, 2006  07:00, filed in Portraits
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James and Anna Mae Thompson
photo of a photo
A special treat. This is my Grandmother and Grandfather some 50 years ago. I don't have the exact dates, perhaps my Mom can provide them. It would have been close to, or just after WW2.

This is a photo of a photo I took so I would have a reference copy. 
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Richard and Priscilla Wall, Findlay, IL

Published On: January 13, 2006  07:00, filed in Portraits
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Richard and Priscilla Wall, Findlay, IL
f/9, 1/160, 33mm
My mom and dad, at Thanksgiving 2005.  
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Richard and Priscilla Wall (2), Findlay, IL

Published On: January 14, 2006  07:00, filed in Portraits
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Richard and Priscilla Wall (2), Findlay, IL
f/9, 1/160, 33mm
I think this photo speaks for itself. 
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Noelle in Mock Surprise

Published On: January 17, 2006  07:00, filed in People
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Noelle in Mock Surprise
I swear, she's a card. The funny thing is, she isn't imitating, she knows what she's doing. Most enchanting little girl, and my niece. ;) 
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State Bank, Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: January 19, 2006  12:51, filed in Architecture
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State Bank, Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
f/8, 1/200, 200mm
An old neon and iron tower for State Bank. 
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State Bank (2 od 4), Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO

Published On: January 20, 2006  07:00, filed in Architecture
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State Bank (2 od 4), Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
f/9, 1/250, 75mm
From the middle of the intersection, looking North West. 
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