And with a simple click of my mouse, my four entries are on their way to McGreevy Pro Lab in Albany for printing. Once I receive them back, I will ship my entries to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair’s annual photography competition. In the past, I’ve struggled in this competition – granted, it’s…
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7 and 7 on Saturday, May 26, 2018
I hope everybody has a special and memorable weekend, and take a moment if you can to remember those who served so that we all can enjoy this weekend. And not just those who fought in the wars – but also those on the homefront who protected our cities and towns during times of crisis. …
Read MoreAlternate photographic options at the Altamont Fair
As you know, I’ve entered my photographs at the Altamont Fair’s photograrphy competition for the past decade or so. Some years I’ve been successful – a blue ribbon for Farrell, a second-place silk for Midnight at the Palace Theater, lots of love for Vivaldi’s Pond and Aerochrome Falls and The AGFA Bridge Over Ansco Lake……
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: a post you can “c” through all the “grimes”
This happens so often in popular music, it’s enough to make your head swim. For a few years, Prince called himself some doodle, which I guess spells out “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.” And Sean Combs has been Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, I don’t know, what is it now, Doody, Dundy, Dinghy… Recently…
Read MoreAnother reason to support BlackBerry phones … Donald Trump doesn’t use one.
Yesterday, I’m watching MSNBC – I’m watching a lot of MSNBC for some reason, maybe it’s to pick up references to obscure rap lyrics from Ari Melber, or to guess if Lawrence O’Donnell’s questions to the panelists are twice as long as the panelist’s answers… And the MSNBC hosts announced that President Donald Trump is…
Read MoreCould I return to the Boreas Ponds this year? Maybe next year?
It’s a location with an amazing, breathtaking view of the Adirondack High Peaks. But it’s a hike. A major hike for the inexperienced. Trust me. I’ve done it twice. And I’m still surprised I can walk today. That being said … there may be a plan that can allow me access to the Boreas Ponds…
Read MoreIt’s that damn 9/10 of a cent…
It’s the ultimate consumer swindle. How the hell do you spend 9/10 of a cent? Do you take a pair of tinsnips and clip off 1/10th of a penny when you pay for gasoline? Yeah, I wondered about that as well. I know that when you see those gas prices signs on the road –…
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Yeah, that is a rough stretch on I-787…
There’s a section of Interstate 787 – just before you reach Exit 6 – where, if you look over to the side of the road, you can see what looks like a rotting white tree next to a stream. I’ve pulled over on occasion and photographed that tree, but I’ve never felt that I’ve captured…
Read More7 and 7 on Saturday, May 19, 2018
You might have noticed that the “7 and 7” Saturday blog and podcast share has been slightly bereft of Times Union blog posts. Let me explain. A few weeks ago, I discovered that one of my old photos – a night shot of the Madison Theater – was being used in conjunction with an article…
Read MoreOne more swim into the infrared pool…
Background. I’ve dabbled off and on with infrared film, mostly black and white film (Kodak HIE) and color film (Kodak EIR, Aerochrome). I’ve had some success with the products, including the photos Backstretch and Aerochrome Falls. Then I received some news. My infrared film connection – the one who got his mitts on the last…
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