Orchis Will Rise Again
Orchis was a demigod in Greek mythology. Bacchus pulverized him and he metamorphosed into the flowers we love as …
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Liatris Pleases
The tall stalks of Liatris in our front yard have given us a variety of joy over the years. If they are not attracting …
Monarch Butterfly Flutterby
I read last week that the Monarch butterfly may join the list of endangered species. We used to get quite a few in our …
LensCulture Review 3
This will likely be the last LensCulture submission review I will share. I share them because I truly believe that …
LensCulture Review 2
In 2018, I wrote an article and shared the review of my submission to a call at LensCulture. I enjoy LensCulture and …
The Goddess of Work
Last Saturday, the weather was not too hot, and we had not been to any place outside the house. So we decided to take a …
Wild Roses are in Bloom
Wild Roses on Display Let me tell you about the wild roses in our quiet neighborhood. In this quiet setting, pockets of …
Remember
On this Memorial Day and forward, among the loved ones you remember, don’t forget the lives taken at Robb …
Spring Flowers 2022
Actually, it has been spring, summer, winter, and spring within a couple of weeks this year. Despite the sudden changes …
Safranbolu, Part 4
In this closing article about Safranbolu, we will wander around town and see a few locals, take a ride up north and …
Safranbolu, Part 3
As I said, we stayed at Paşa Konağı while in Safranbolu. It was a very nice hotel run by a very friendly couple, Ismail …
Safranbolu, Part 2
In the previous post, I presented general views of Safranbolu. This one will focus on one well-restored mansion and its …
Happy Mother’s Day 2022
To all mothers, but especially to two special mothers, Jan and Elif, a modest bouquet from our neighborhood to you on …
Safranbolu, Part 1
Seventeen years ago, when Jan and I were visiting Turkey we drove to the historic town of Safranbolu. Binnaz and Ergun …
Infrared Processing Options
I have written multiple articles on infrared processing in Lightroom. I am not going to repeat the process again. But, …
Finally, a Short Walk
Cold weather, snow, ice, and rain have made it impossible to take walks in the neighborhood until today. It was a balmy …
Happy Holidays 2021
We wish you a very happy holiday seasonand a wonderful new year As tiring and challenging as the last two years have …
A Local Exhibit
Jan and I were included with four photographs each at an exhibit organized and run by a local real estate company, …
An Exhibit in Italy
About the Exhibit I am pleased to share that Art Site Fest selected three of my photographs from the Infrared …
Vantage Point
The famed director of the MoMA Department of Photography, John Szarkowski articulated five attributes, including the …
Stepstone Falls Revisited
It was my second visit to Stepstone Falls in southern Rhode Island. Thanks to Jim, I saw that remote corner of the state …
Layers and Scars of Time
Well, my last post failed. I hoped for some ideas coming from the visitors, narrowing the selection of photographs I …
Let’s Create a Folio
I have created and sold many different folios. I like the small, individual prints as they provide for a more intimate …
Pawtuxet Village in Infrared
The Village Infrared photography can make a place time-travel! The historic Pawtuxet Village is about two miles from our …