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My online journal where I share my interests in photography, nature, journaling, fountain pens, bicycling, coffee life, spirituality and asking deep questions.

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    • Clouds
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    Brown Eyes

    December 20, 2020

    long brown hair
    bright brown eyes
    stunning young lady

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  • Black and White,  Candid Portraits,  Fujifilm X-E1,  Fujifilm XF35mm f2.0,  People/Portraits

    Window Light

    July 11, 2018
    Beautiful Woman

    This beautiful young lady was working on her computer in a local coffee shop. I was drawn by her striking features and the wonderful window light on her face. I worked up the courage to ask her if I could shoot a portrait of her as she gazed out the window. Gratefully, she said yes. 

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  • Black and White,  People/Portraits

    Black and Whites

    October 4, 2014
    Kimberly
    The Beautiful Kimberly

    It seems I have been processing more images in black and white. This includes portraits, street and some landscapes. Wonder what that implies?

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  • Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  People/Portraits

    Patience

    September 29, 2014

    Reading Her Book
    Reading Her Book

    I would venture to say many of us could use some improvement on our patience. I think aging has improved my ability to wait patiently more. Life does not need to be rushed as much as I think it used to. I could take a lesson from this woman as she patiently waits and reads. You can also note she came prepared, which helps.

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  • Candid Portraits,  Cityscapes/Urban,  People/Portraits

    Telling Secrets

    August 4, 2013

    Red Lobster in New York City
    Red Lobster in New York City

    Whispering a secret in front of the Red Lobster in New York City.

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  • People/Portraits

    One More Portrait

    July 26, 2013

    Sheri
    Sheri

    “The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her; but the strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.”  ― C. JoyBell C

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  • People/Portraits

    The Beautiful Sheri

    July 23, 2013

    Sheri at the Gate
    Sheri at the Gate

    Spent a couple of hours last Saturday with my friend Sheri in Old Town. I bought her coffee then lunch, took a bunch of photos and had a wonderful time with her. Thanks, Sheri!

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