I’ve learned that if you get to fairs early in the morning, you can achieve some semi-unobstructed views of rides and attractions – which work well if you wantto photograph them. Such was the case at the Big E last month. By arriving early enough to snag good parking, I also benefited in photographing some…
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I knew Pete Bardunias from our time together as community bloggers with the Times Union. Pete would post messages about upcoming events with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, which his blog represented. Later on, he would join the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, and I would see his Facebook posts that showcased ribbon cuttings…
Read MoreThe Pentacon Petzval Particulate
In the past, I’ve tried to recreate the swirly bokeh created by a vintage Petzval lens. With that in mind, I’ve acquired a modded HELIOS 44-2 Russian piece of glass for my Nikon shooters. Which is all well and good. But I want to add that swirly, dreamy bokeh to my medium format gear. And…
Read MoreThe Latch Hook Covered Bridge project as of October 6, 2025
Hey folks … guest what. I’ve reached a milestone on this major latch hook rug project. I finished the right panel. Let me explain. This is the biggest latch hook rug I’ve ever crafted; so big, in fact, that it takes three panels to complete. This is the left panel, I finished that a few…
Read MoreAlways use a tripod when shooting a church in Aviphot
While I was at the Big E last month, I packed some of my experimental film, and funneled it through my Pentacon Six TL camera. You know … I’m here, why waste the opportunity? The Big E has a section called Storrowtown Village – it’s a retro area with various New England buildings that were…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, October 4 2025
Good morning, you early rising blog readers. Time to get out there and enjoy the day. Of course, if you’re up this early in the morning, at least you’ve got a cup of coffee and are enjoying this Saturday morning blogroll recap. Right? Of course you are. So let’s get started. Have a great weekend,…
Read MoreI see you, little monarch butterfly …
Butterflies appear when you least expect them. And when you do see one … make sure you have a camera nearby. Case in point. Last Sunday, I was out and about, and when I least expected it … there was a monarch butterfly, slurping on some nectar from a purpletop flower. Now I’ve learned a…
Read MoreThe judges’ comments on my Big E submissions, 2025
So let’s review. I submitted six photos and one latch hooked rug to the Big E this year. Three of the photos (and the latch hooked rug) were accepted, three photos were not. Yesterday, I received my results on all my entries. As I’ve said before, the Big E uses a Danish system of judging…
Read MoreThat does it, I’m betting on Transparency next Sunday!
I’m probably the kookiest harness horse better in the world. I’ll bet on a horse’s name, I’ll bet on a horse’s color, I’ll bet on a horse that dropped two pounds of manure before the start of the race. And once I start betting on a horse, I’ll keep dropping coin on that stud race…
Read MoreProtecting my assets and where my ass sits.
It seems like a simple chore. And you really never think about it – and when you do, you’re like, “Oh jeez, I gotta do that?” I did it yesterday. And it wasn’t that difficult. Let me explain. Every few years, I replace the toilet seat in my apartment. And that means going to the…
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