Every so often, I’ll take some photographs with the goal of turning the images into a blog post or two. Unfortunately, not every picture I take merits its own specific individual post. Sometimes I have an idea for a blog post, but it just goes south. While going through my photography archives, I found a…
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The Black Bridge in a Polar Panorama
I heard the rumor. At first, I didn’t believe it. But apparently it’s true. A construction company is actually restoring the Black Bridge, the former Delaware and Hudson railroad span that once connected Green Island to Van Schaick Island. The tracks were removed many years ago, and the ties disappeared over time, creating huge gaps…
Read MorePluck, Luck, and a Jumbuck for Chuck
They say that all good things come to those who wait. They say that hard work and perseverance will pay off in the end. Yeah, I didn’t believe it, either. It’s October 2012, and I’m at the Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, hoping that some of my photos would take ribbons in…
Read MoreResults from the 2013 Altamont Fair photo contest
Every August, I invest everything I have into this local fair. Every August, I pick the images that I think have the best chance of garnering support, and bringing them to the Art Center on Sunday afternoon. And I don’t think people understand how important this fair is to me. All they see is just…
Read MoreMy 2013 Altamont Fair photography entries are…
It’s Tuesday morning. This is the day. This is my chance to find out how my pictures did this year at the 2013 Altamont Fair Photography Competition. And to say I’m nervous is to underestimate my feelings. Trust me, this isn’t being played up for blog drama. This is where I measure my work against…
Read MoreGrandma Betty is looking out for me again
Sunday afternoon. I’m driving to Altamont with four framed photographs in my car. I’ve taken care of every possible scenario. All the pictures are framed and wired up and ready. I’ve selected my best photos. And I’m arriving as early as possible, so that I can park near the Art Center and unload my pictures…
Read MoreThe Jumbuck and the Loophole
Remember this picture I took last year? Yep, it’s the Icelandic sheep that I nicknamed the “Jumbuck,” an Australian slang term for sheep. I’m definitely entering the Jumbuck in various photo competitions this year, that goes without question. And in searching for various competitions this year, I looked over the rules and regulations for the…
Read MoreMore fun with a Trio3D camera
Just because I don’t use a camera for a while, that isn’t necessarily the same as abandoning the camera. And, for the purposes of today’s blog, that includes my Trio3D triple-image film camera. Take a look. That’s right. It has three lenses. The Trio3D camera was designed to capture three simultaneous images, and then the…
Read MoreJust heard from the New York State Fair…
Three weeks ago, I sent digital copies of my six photographs to Syracuse, for consideration for this year’s New York State Fair Photography competition. Now comes the wait. For the past three weeks, I’ve been waiting for that phone call. Waiting for a confirming e-mail. Waiting for something. Anything. I’ve even looked into the western…
Read MoreThe Normanskill Bulldozer – or combine, or hay baler…
Robert Frost was correct. Sometimes taking the road less traveled can make all the difference. Case in point. A week or so ago, I was walking along the Normanskill Creek between Albany and Delmar, it was a peaceful walk where I could perform simple reflection on my life. Then, after that, I walked along the…
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