“No one can persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that can only be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either by argument or emotional appeal.” – Marilyn Ferguson
So True
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The Open Gate -
I’m working on it, Sam….
Morning Sunshine and Shadows It matters little how much equipment we use; it matters much that we be masters of all we do use. – Sam Abell
I’m also working a 2-day trip today. Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.
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Watching the Sunset
Self-Portrait It is not only the tool that makes a good photograph. It is the person behind it. – Norman J. Piluke
I have invested good money into my tools for photography and I hope to spend the rest of my life investing in the person behind those tools and every once in a while in front of those tools. Anyway, it’s Friday and another week has quickly come and gone. I’ve gotta quit blinking so much these weeks are blazing by.
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The Studio
The Studio I’m not musically inclined except in my imagination or in the shower and there is no need to prove it, just take my word for it. However, some people are musically inclined, they practice the craft and bring enjoyment to people. This image was taken at some friends home back in 2005. I liked how the room was set up and the light so I took several images. They have sat dormant until today when they caught my attention. Surprisingly I took 36 images but when post processing them I did very little. I converted one to black and white then left them alone. Again, this is another example of how we can be attracted to a scene, take the images and then later on be inspired to work on them. Anyway, here’s the studio.
I’m off to the mountains to help a friend shoot a wedding today, near Estes Park. It will be a long day. Enjoy your Saturday.
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More Southwest
Gold Canyon United Methodist Church My parents live in Gold Canyon, Arizona, which is just east of Apache Junction. It is almost all a 55 plus community and the perfect place for my parents at this time in their lives. Just behind their house, and over the boundary wall, is the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church. It follows along with the Southwestern decor that predominates the area. And just across the road on Kings Ranch Road is the famous Red Sage Restaurant. This restaurant is hopping during the winter season but quiet in the summer after 60% of the population heads to cooler climates. My parents have a group of friends who usually gather in Saturday mornings for breakfast, coffee and conversation. Anyway, I wanted to show more of the Southwest flavor.
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The Neighbors
The Neighbors I enjoyed my visit with my parents and felt a bit spoiled when I left. I must have eaten a dozen of my mothers homemade cookies, forcibly I must add. The morning I left was nice and cool after receiving about a half inch of much needed rain. The three of us sat on the front porch and ate breakfast with the birds and a young coyote who wandered across the street. I was taken by the soft warm colors of the early sun against their neighbors garage door and took this image. I did get in a few early morning shots along the Peralta Trail and will post those soon.
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10 Shots
Wonder What’s on the Other Side I thought I would show you with these images what a walk around my hotels provide for images. These 4 images were all taken at the same hotel on the same morning and all within about 45 minutes. I get in some exercise and look for images. The hole in the fence was what I saw. I took 4 images.