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Dames and more time with the D800

Dames and more time with the D800

I had some more time to spend in the field this past weekend getting to know my D800.   I ventured into a new section of woods along the Clinton River, about 20 minutes drive from my house.   I immediately saw some high densities of color in the distance which...

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So many options

So many options

I spent the morning at this location yesterday where there is an abundance of wildflowers growing along a roadside.   I have photographed here before for the past several years.   It is always a question that comes up I open my pack - "what lens am I going to use?"...

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A lone Bloodroot and idea

A lone Bloodroot and idea

Finally spring wildflowers are kicking into gear around here.  Yesterday I ventured out with an idea in my head of doing something a bit different this year.   It seems as if I go through this every year, wanting to create something a bit different than last season on...

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Earth Day 2011: Revenge of birds

Earth Day 2011: Revenge of birds

Certainly every day needs to be Earth Day, but if there is one thing to rally around and show your appreciation for, it is certainly our planet.  I am off today to do a little cleanup around my neighborhood as soon as the rain passes.   Every spring after the snow is...

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Does Provenance matter?

Does Provenance matter?

A few years into selling prints, I began to ask myself this very question when it comes to my photographs.   Provenance being basically a historical record of the origins of the image, and if printed, the media and process used to produce the print.   If the...

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Spring wildflower photography

Spring wildflowers have finally started to bloom around here.  A long, wet winter should prove beneficial for the growing season I hope.  At least there will be some rewards from it.   Most spring wildflowers are closed up early in the morning, so you have to make...

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