Thanksgiving - 2019 Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, second only to Independence Day -- both original American holidays. I have so many things to be thankful for; twelve are pictured here. Four others are not pictured, as they had commitments in Arkansas this year. While I missed the four, I treasured the time … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Category: Odds & Ends
November Bonfire It was still dark as I plodded through the kitchen to check the outside temperature. A cold front was predicted last night, and I could tell it had arrived by the ice cold tile under my bare feet. My reliable thermometer, with digital readouts looked different to me, like it was missing something. … Continue reading Cold Front
firewood I like puzzles, especially word and number puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles, not so much, but I will probably like them more when I'm less ambulant. While stacking firewood, it reminded me of a giant three dimensional jig saw puzzle -- trying to place round pieces, flat pieces, triangles and rectangles together for a snug fit. … Continue reading Puzzles
Moseying across Nebraska near its southern border, a beautiful white church caught my eye. It was a mile north of US 136 in Jefferson County, but shined like a beacon against the cloudless azure sky. As I approached the church from the south, I noticed the cross was leaning to the west. Not much, but … Continue reading Crooked Cross
Pier Reflection When I'm searching for a photographic subject I look for lines: leading lines, intersecting lines, geometric shapes, repeating shapes, etc. I happened upon these pier pilings in the Matanzas River at St. Augustine, FL. The early morning light was fantastic, and the calm water allowed for a near mirror-like reflection. I wished I … Continue reading Symmetry
Joslyn Castle Joslyn Castle, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was built in 1903 as the private home for George and Sarah Joslyn. This is the man gate that leads pedestrians up a winding path through manicured lawns and flower beds to the 35-room mansion sitting atop 5.5 acres near downtown Omaha. The castle is a landmark … Continue reading Castle Gate
Monkey Bars YAY! School is OUT! Swimming, bike riding, picnics, fireworks, later bedtime, flip flops, cousins, the Lake, parades, campfires, bare feet, the zoo, smores, sleepovers, parks, ice cream cones, sun screen, chiggers, blowing soap bubbles, road trips, boat rides, Fourth of July, annual growth measurement, family vacation, popsicles, bug repellent ... AND, conquering the … Continue reading School’s Out!
Solitude A boy's version of a man cave is a tree house. When I was a kid, a neighbor and I used some scrap lumber and built a tree house in his elm tree. It was more like a platform spread across two sturdy limbs with no walls or any cover. Nothing fancy, but it … Continue reading Solitude
WW II Bomber This photo was taken at the SAC Air & Space Museum near Ashland, NE. I jazzed it up a bit, as the plane sits inside a huge hangar with busy backgrounds and low lighting. What caught my eye was the red warning sign, "Propeller". My first thought was "Duh", then I thought … Continue reading Propeller
Perspective Two people looking at the same object or scene from different angles might see two different things; a disagreement or argument may ensue because of different points of view. Just like in real life, a photographer needs to look at the subject from another person's perspective to better understand the "issue". What do you … Continue reading New Perspective
Sarasota Sunset I've heard a lot about the improved cameras in the latest cell phones, so I decided to see for myself. There are zillions of photos I have taken with my cell phone and then downloaded to my desktop for processing and editing, all with so-so results. This photo was taken with my new … Continue reading Cell Phone Photo
Umbrellas - Cape Cod Nebraska's winter has been the worst in a long time. January was bitter cold with light snow, now two heavy snowfalls in the last five days and another heavy snowstorm on the horizon. I thought this picture might cheer things up. Nothing special about the photo itself; I just like the … Continue reading Umbrellas
This is an example of post processing a digital image, showing the original photo on top and the edited version below. Added canvas on the top. 2. Replaced the sky. 3. Removed the car in the left foreground. 4. Replaced the street markings behind the removed car. 5. Removed the bus on the right. 6. … Continue reading St. Petersburg Astoria Hotel
Happy Thanksgiving! Go for it! ... but be thankful for all your blessings. Thought for the Day: Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. … Continue reading Thanksgiving – 2018
The cemetery path was bordered on the left by a fence with questionable durability. Strong brick pillars connected by an aging woven stick fence made me wonder just what was being kept inside ... or attempting to keep out. Beyond the mysterious fence was a solid brick wall showing signs of its age. Attempting to … Continue reading Pathway
I have an old friend who now lives in South Dakota; we met the other day after a long span of texts, e-mails and an occasional phone call. Like an old sweater with thread-bare elbows, our relationship was showing signs of wear and tear ... but still comfortable. It was great to catch up, and … Continue reading Old Friends
Here's an idea for Halloween. This was taken last June at the Elkhorn Days parade, promoting a haunted house for Halloween. The costume is fairly easy to make, but I'm not sure where to get the tongue extensions. Now I understand why little kids are afraid of clowns. Thought for the Day: The essence of true … Continue reading Halloween Costumes
Grimy window glass and poor light makes this classic photo look like it was taken in the 50's, especially with the outfit and hairdo of the little girl. Gorillas and monkeys seem to be a big hit with all ages. The zoo provides countless photo opportunities of both animals and people. Shooting conditions are challenging, … Continue reading Stare Down
Animals get tired, just like people. This monkey must have had a very busy day; it is obviously all tuckered out, pooped, spent, down for the count, drained, bushed, outta gas, weak, sapped, exhausted and just plain tired. His grand kids must have just gone home. Thought for the Day: On the seventh day, God … Continue reading Exhausted
The latest answer to world hunger is a new species I discovered in my garden. It's half plant and half animal ... a duckinni. It can establish itself in several climate zones and soil types. It matures quickly, remains close to home, easily caught and harmless to children. While it makes a good pet, its … Continue reading Duckinni
