• Bench,  journal,  writing/reading

    Experience Such a World

    October 23, 2015
    A Bench with Light
    A Bench with Light

    “Each moment is an opportunity to create. We can see this in each sunrise, sunset, flower, rainbow, snowflake, as they are a series of creative moments. We are all gifted to create. We can create new views of and for the world. Why do we waste our creative moments? Is it fear of our creation to be flawed or rejected by others and ourselves? Yet, our art is not intended to be perfection but a chance to offer a gift. And, what about sloth? Sloth is another reason and closely related to fear. Sometimes it is easier to daydream and fantasize in our safe little world than spend the time and effort at creativity. What would the world be like if we all overcame our fears? What would it be to experience such a world?” An excerpt from my journal 1/13/2015

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  • Cityscapes/Urban

    Park Bench

    August 31, 2015
    Park Bench
    Park Bench

    I noticed a park bench while waiting on my daughter and decided to walk all around it, shooting from every angle and perspective I could come up with. A good exercise. However, I seem to always get my pants dirty from kneeling.  🙂

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  • Bench,  quotes,  Self-portraits

    Watching the Sunset

    September 14, 2012

    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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  • Bench,  Canon Powershot G12

    Bench and Shadows

    March 21, 2012

    Shadows

    I saw the shadows from this bench as I came around the corner, almost a half block away. As I walked towards it my mind was looking for the best angle of the light, the composition, the backgrounds and exposure. After I had worked the scene, I had to laugh at myself as I realized how focused I was in getting over there. I could have walked in front of a car. Then there would not have been any image to post. Sheesh!

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  • Bench,  Black and White,  Canon Powershot G12,  Cityscapes/Urban

    A Morning Walk

    June 7, 2011
    The Potomac River

    It was warm and muggy. After the short walk the sweat on my body was causing my shirt to stick to my back. When the wind blew the coolness felt good. It was quiet morning, very few people were out and yet it was after 8:00 am. The empty park felt as if it was all mine. In my imagination all the empty benches were calling me to sit and rest. So, I picked one. I wrote a few thoughts and observations in my moleskin, enjoying the peacefulness of the small park. I also took a few shots of what I saw to help document the moment. It was a good morning walk.

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  • architecture,  Bench

    I’m one of them ….

    April 24, 2011
    The Red and Yellow Bench

    Benches. They’re everywhere. Parks. Bus stops. Peoples front yards. Hotel lobbies. Airports. Train stations. Churches. I must admit I’m one of the many photographers who finds benches as an interesting subject and has a few archived on our drives. Yep, I’m one of them.

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  • Documentary/Street

    The Bench and Shadows

    February 14, 2011

    The Bench and Shadows

    Taken on an afternoon walk in Oklahoma City. We had a beautiful sunny afternoon, temperatures in the 60’s and late afternoon shadows which, my friends, is an invitation to take the camera for a walk. Afterwards, I met the two pilots for hot wings and a refreshing lemonade at Hooters for dinner. Life is good!

     

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  • Bench,  Metro Parks

    Inviting Bench

    October 10, 2010

    A few years ago I made myself a project to shoot one bench a day for a month. Had fun with it.  But, danged if it didn’t turn into a habit. And by habit I mean my eye is pulled towards them. After we buy an new car that seems to be all we see on the road. Everyone has one. For me it seems that once we find something that interests us, our eyes will look for ways “we” want to photograph them. So while on a walk about a week ago in Blendon Woods Park I spotted this bench with sunshine all over it. I also find it’s nice to park myself on them and just take it all in. Have a great Sunday!

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