New Perspective

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 …

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Cell Phone Photo

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 …

Umbrellas

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 …

St. Petersburg Astoria Hotel

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. …

Thanksgiving – 2018

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.                                                    …

Pathway

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 …

Old Friends

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 …

Halloween Costumes

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 …

Stare Down

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, …

Exhausted

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 …

Duckinni

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 …

Two Horses

The last few weeks have been crazy ... busy, busy, busy.  Something was always going on: spring cleaning, mowing, putting in the garden, mowing, pruning, mowing, grandkid activities, mowing, graduation parties, and more mowing.  Hardly time to catch my breath. At the end of a particularly busy day, I looked over the fence behind my …

Propeller

It was raining in Portland, Oregon.  Nothing new there, but I was inside the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry ("OMSI") staring at this giant ship propeller (above) on the patio outside.  Rain was streaking down the windows and lights of the room reflected in the glass.  I couldn't have asked for worse conditions. I …

Elk at Dusk

This shot was taken near Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 2013.  I wish I could say it was real. It is my photograph; I took the picture, all right.  The sky is real, the site is real, but the elk are statues.  This was taken near the entrance of an art museum in the area. I …

Moonset

The moon set in the western sky about ten minutes before sunrise.  I shot this the same morning I shot the Snow Geese at Desoto National Wildlife Refuge, near Blair, Nebraska. The celestial bodies were almost in perfect alignment; after shooting the moon, I turned around and shot the geese.   It's called a two-fer. Thought …

Christmas, 1992

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thought for the Day:  Laugh at yourself first, before anyone else can.    Elsa Maxwell  

Fish Story

My 16 year old grandson set a new personal  best a few weeks ago when he landed this large mouth bass.  He was fishing with his friend at their secret fishing hole, an undisclosed location where we have a cabin. The monster weighed 6.13 lbs, well beyond the minimum (5 lbs) required for a Nebraska …

Yosemite Falls

Record snowpack caused unusually high water volumes and even lowland flooding. The Merced River is a raging torrent and out of its banks in some areas of the Valley. The foreground in this shot is Cook's Meadow, normally dry and good for morning or late afternoon walks ... and photos. The flooded meadow provided a …

Iris Bed

There is a new neighbor on the block.  He moved in last fall, and owns a schnauzer that he walks daily.  I know this because the schnauzer is frequently spotted relieving himself in my wife's flower bed. While annoying, I told myself, "Fuhgetta Bout It!".  It's just payback for the times my dog has relieved herself …

Northern England

We found a B&B close to Hadrian's Wall in Northern England, but it was way out in the country.  The closest town was Brampton, about 6 miles. The Abbey Bridge B&B (click here) was at a cross roads of supply routes used by the Romans to support their defense of the Hadrian Wall.  Across the road was …