Indigo Acres, an agrarian realm in the afterlife waystation known as Collarworld, was more than just a place for farm-raised animals to wait in peace until they are once again reunited with their masters. The ruling animal of Indigo Acres, a drafthorse named Cassius Marcellus, cultivated the fertile fields for vegetables and flowers and grains;…
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The Cactus Flower
Of late, I’ve been using my camera gear to capture flowers and flora wherever possible, to strengthen my artistic chops and make myself a better photographer. This is not easy. You can’t just point a camera at a flower and hope it says cheese. Case in point. I recently had an opportunity to photograph a…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: The Adjustments of Popular Songs
Here’s the thing. We’ve loved our music for generations and generations, and we can sing all the lyrics to our favorite tracks. We know every word. Or do we? See, in some instances, our favorite classic tracks have undergone – shall we say – alternate versions, depending on previously unforeseen situations. Some songs have lyrics…
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An update on the Honeywell Farms project
Last week, I started a project involving a dairy and produce crate from Honeywell Farms, a New York City-based agricultural produce center. I disassembled the original crate, removed as much of the old battleship grey paint as possible, and cleaned the front with soapy water. Now for the next steps.
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Some final shots of the Washington Park tulips
Earlier this week, I captured a very well-received photo of the Washington Park tulips, as shot from inside the tulip bed. After much thought and feedback, I decided to fast-track the photo – officially now known as What The Grasshopper Saw – into Competition Season 2017. And mind you, that was not the only set…
Read MoreCan The Orville break the U.S. sci-fi comedy TV curse?
Among the many television shows scheduled for the upcoming 2017-18 prime time television season is a brand new program from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. No, it’s not another animated series like The Cleveland Show or American Dad! Instead, it’s a science fiction comedy spoof series. In this new FOX TV series, MacFarlane is the…
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The Honeywell Farms Project: Paint minus paint equals …
I wanted to create another painted crate artwork, similar to my Norman’s Kill Dairy piece. And after searching through eBay, I found a farm crate from Honeywell Farms in Jamaica, N.Y. No problem… all I had to do was purchase the crate, have it shipped to me, knock the boards apart, wire it up, hang…
Read MoreWeek 7 of the 2017 Graney’s Stout Summer Trivia League
Last night I had one of the strongest runs in a trivia game in a long, long time. Finished off the first round perfect and in the lead. Cleared the second round – identifying awards and trophies by seeing a picture of them – stayed in the lead. Went five-for-five in the “huddle round” by…
Read MoreUncle Sam’s gonna want my apples…
You know that old saying that “money doesn’t come for free”? Yeah. I think that’s going to happen to me when I file my taxes next year. Let me explain.
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What the Grasshopper Saw
I love photographing the tulips at TulipFest every year. But last weekend had intermittent rainstorms, and I decided to wait until Monday to get the shots I wanted. And the shots I wanted … included shooting with an old vintage lens attachment. Follow me on this.
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