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Of Texture
Henry House, Manassas Battlefield National Park, Virginia--
a door of the past
new lock
old lock
original handle
stone found to step up
weathered times
of texture and smell
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Witch's Finger
single dead branch
reminds me of a witch's finger
casting her spell pointing to the wind
the echos of oz laughter
her pretty
Planet Earth
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Chasing Rabbits Again
on a day of sadness
and closure
the loss of a loving and loyal companion
one single day lily bloomed
remembrance and blessing
she left for a better world
no pain
new eyes
new legs
playfully chasing rabbits again
iPhone 6s; Image Post in Aperture 3.6
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This Day and to the Next
leading lines to over the horizon
wonder of the next unknown
this day and to the next
anticipation
curiosity
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Bloom of Autumn
colors of autumn
reminder of the bloom of spring
enough to carry over through winter
the dog days of winter
the longing for spring again
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Contrasting Red against Grey
walking through a parking lot
looking and noticing
contrasting red against the drab grey of the ground
discarded--dropped--spilled
wasted--but reborn into a juxtaposition of art
hard light--casted shadows
contrast in color
contrast in texture
random pattern--as they were
sweetness versus the mundane
found by just being aware of this moment
iPhone 6s; Image Post in Aperture 3.6
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Comfort of Routine
every Sunday evening the clatter of the keys
a routine letter to his parents
the happenings of the week
devotion and loyalty
for me
the comfort of presence
gave way to the reminder of Monday
and school
iPhone 6s; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Level Set
a dog’s life
is always worth sharing
honest unconditional love and loyalty
they are my level set
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Longer Than The Lives They Represent
headstones
markers of a life
some stones weathered the times longer than the lives they represent
history
symbolic
short stories of even shorter lives
remembrance
Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax, Virginia
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Dances with the Wind
quiet and simple
lost within the thought
grounded inspiration
no mirror or reflection
can take away its confidence
let it dance in the wind
until she can no longer stand
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Here and Now
autumn
path within the trees
within the sounds of quiet
carried by the sounds of rocks and stones under my step
rustling of the aspens the call of birds
alone with nothing by the chatter of my thoughts
it can all change
the next bend is unknown
this is not the life of a cubical
it is not the clatter of the office
not the news commute or meaningless conflict
this is living
here and now
Trail to Rainbow Lake, Frisco, Colorado
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Overexposed Path
lines lead to an overexposed brightness
a photographic error
but a creative accident
a path to infinity
maybe heaven
the path creates a sense of curiosity
what’s beyond the edges
does this image end
does this place end
nirvana
Nikon D80; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Endurance
abandoned only in body
scars of the past
a home of those no longer living
a different time different era
the trees lay witness before and after
built by hand and an intent of a dream
yet through it all
it still stands
spirits remain
Nikon D80; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Silenced
silenced
tool
of the enemy
against the enemy
to decide
to convince
to compell
to dream
forever be silent
Nikon D80; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Break from the Urban
place to sit
think listen hear
break from the urban
breath without the noise
distance from the clatter
benches dedicated in peace
allowing nature to overcome
Canon PowerShot G3; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Over There
simple gaze between the trees
reflection upon a murky pond
a bridge
distant rise to the horizon
another world within the trees
this moment
wonder of the next
curiosity of the unknown
Canon PowerShot G3; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.2
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Curiosity
in this moment
here
in the next moment
curiosity
what lies next
unending quest
what is
is here
the known
over there—the unknown
does it really matter
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” ~ Confusious
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Aged Perfection
in a true moment
reflection
truly seeing
beauty
in all things not perfect
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Path of Departure
the act of grieving
the tears are ok—let go
physically lost over the horizon
we can clearly see the path of departure
we can follow but we have to let go
in love the spirit will remain
Canon 5d Mark II; Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Mourning
the sadness of the rose
loss of a love
wanting more of what there cannot be
acceptance of a better place
physically gone
faith in what matters
memory of eternal love
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Barriers
a door
is sometimes all that keeps us from the world
keeps out some things
keeps in some things
barrier
a line in the sand
reflective of life
if opened
a new wind can bring joy
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Lines, Squares and Angles
a place of movement
from here to there and back again
in a moment there is more
art within functionality
lines for imagination
no story needs to be told
a peaceful observation
is all that is necessary
iPhone 4s; Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Greater than the Sum
leaves cover the ground
individuals create patterns of a group
synergy
nature’s blanket for winter
renewable cycle
waiting for spring
iPhone 6s; Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Windswept Imagination
simple and uncluttered
open with big sky
bright sun
horizon you can see the earth curve
power lines that connect
contrasted by wind-swept grasses
the feeling of freedom
being able to head in any direction
alone on the horizon is a lone building
distance unknown yet close enough to the imagination
Canon EOS M; Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6, converted to black and white with Tonality 1.4.6
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Kansas Farm - Approaching Storm
kansas farm
open skies open horizons
beam of light from the sun
windmill pointing into the wind
layered stampede of clouds
approaching front
then rain
more wind
tumbleweeds
vulnerable as a boat on open water
randomness
unpredictability
but hope
in this moment
images of
dorothea
toto
oz
Canon EOS M; Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6, converted to black and white with Intensify 1.2.3
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Jeans
random patterns from a pair of jeans
soft light from the morning sun
patterns and contrasts
not folded
lines and seams
personality of worn spots
unique
original
inviting
comforting
reflecting a journey
iPad Air; Image post in Aperture 3.6. Converted to black and white with yellow filter. Red tag color brushed back in. Natural morning sunlight diffused through the blinds.
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Warm Blanket
she is in her twilight
she does not understand why her body is weak
she does understand the love of a warm blanket
iPhone 6s; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Generating Emotion
a birdhouse
bokeh
rejected this image at first because the birdhouse was not straight
makes me want to reach out and fix it
then retake the image
but this is what this moment was
a reminder that few things are perfect
it is not about capturing perfection
it is about capturing a moment
capturing an emotion
then generating emotion
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon 50mm f/1.2L: RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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Perfect Plan -- Imperfect Results
the idea was to track the moon across the night sky
the plan: multiple exposures, equally timed, resulting in a sequential progression in the final merged image
the timing thrown off by the things that just happen
the unexpected
the final image imperfect
but meaningful in its own way
reflective of everyday beats in life
Tripod mounted Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L + 2x; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and multiple images layered and merged in Snapseed for iOS.
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Contrails
this was not a plan
this was not an idea
I did not look for this
this was a moment
and I noticed it
capture it now
or it will be lost
maybe next time
if...
see it
shoot it
work it later
think about it later
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon 50mm f/1.2L: RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and converted to black and white with Intensify 1.2.3
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Gift is the Unknown
break the rules
experiment
try something new
work through the light
into the light
think but don't overthink
let instinct take over
the gift is the unknown
creativity
iPhone 6s; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Random Things
collection of random things
purple heart and starfish
glass and beads
dreamlike contrasts
earth tones reds and greens
random patterns
see by looking
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon 50mm f/1.2L: RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Purple Comfort
purple patterned chair
sit and let it hold you
majestic
inviting
comfort
iPhone 6a; Image post in Aperture 3.6
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The Wind Sings
fall blooms sadness and joy
long days are over
temperatures cool
layers of all kinds become necessary
they shall rest waiting for spring
looking for the moment to bloom again
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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The Last Call
autumn shouts color
chapter before winter's white
summer's last curtain
outstretched fingers of orange
spring's bloom fades
a nap before spring
circles and chapters of life
Nikon D80; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Reflective Without Judgement
it was there waiting to be seen
this one angle captured its reflection
others blurred in the moment
reflective of itself
reflective of day-to-day life
the bloom does not see itself
it lives without judgement
independent in a sense of community
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon 50mm f/1.2L: RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
The water in the bird feeder caught my eye as I was passing our "Rabbit Bed" garden. I used a very shallow depth of field at f/1.2 and focus on the reflection in the water. Converting to black and white, I reduced the distraction of color which brings out the relationship of the individual objects in the image.
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Hidden Lines and Shapes
without color
hidden lines and shapes
no distractions
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon 50mm f/1.2L: RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
Color can hide and blind the lines and shapes within an image. Color can distract. Black and White has the ability to change the emotion and focus of a moment.
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Weathered Stories
so much exists
stop look listen to the past
weathered stories
that lead to now
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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The Pen
an idea
an image
begins here
in thought with imagination
writing down the story
the pen is as important as the lens
from the word the idea
the idea is a dream
the dream is a print
iPhone 6s; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Tonality 1.4.6
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Lines and Contrasts
innocent
shapes contours lines contrasts in texture
real moments of possibility
imagination gone wild
iPhone 6s; Image post in Aperture 3.6 and Intensify 1.2.3
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Between Peaks
between peaks
the sun breaks
lens flare--radiance
abstract
filtered only by the imagination
time past but into the future
Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS; RAW Image post in Aperture 3.6
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