Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Happy Holidays!
From Jan and Kathy
note new address and email:
8 Indian Trail North, Wakefield, RI 02879
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
December 21st on the lake
Cold, windy, bright, and the lake has disappeared under 20 inches of snow.
Winter in Bayville 1
via flickr.com
a wonderful set from my friend John on Flicker http://www.flickr.com/photos/dilello/
Jan
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Lake House
The lake was in quiet a lather yesterday, with wild water and wind pushing against me like a hand. Lines of white foam undulated on the waves as they splashed on the shore. The last of the leaves clutched at branches and our lawn was swept clean. The setting sun finally quieted the storm and another day passed away.
The Lake House
The lake was in quiet a lather yesterday, with wild water and wind pushing against me like a hand. Lines of white foam undulated on the waves as they splashed on the shore. The last of the leaves clutched at branches and our lawn was swept clean. The setting sun finally quieted the storm and another day passed away.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Search for 'nude' - Posterous
via posterous.com
This is an amazing video, no idea how it was done...
Hey, Silver Circle's got a group blog!
Just discovers Posterous. It uses email to post and comment to a private blog... so I thought perfect for our group... I'll try it out with this set of four egrets I did a couple of weeks ago. Please comment, and add your own pictures, videos, by posting yourself to the address above.
Jan
Take a look.
Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology
via ted.com
This is truly amazing... really looks like black magic to me... is this where it is going... my god!!!!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
WashFair_9408.jpg
A grab shot at the Washington State Fair this summer. This was the girl who runs the hammer bang. Slam that thing, ring a bell, and get the Alien prize.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Lightroom Teaching Experience
I've had a busy teaching experience as the leaves are begining to turn. I led a workshop several weeks ago at Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum called "The Fall Of The Leaf." We roamed the lovely grounds and made beautiful images of the change of seasons. This class was really about inspiration, and when my charges left, I could feel their creative juices flowing... and this inspires me!
I have begun a new educational adventure at Salve University called "The Circle Of Scholars." The excellent COS program is run for senior citizens by Salve partly to strengthen public relations with the community, and also for enrichment. My class is basic digital photography, "Making Digital Photographs," for newbie digital shooters. Wow, what a facility I have to work in; The Pell Center for International Studies is a gorgeous old brownstone mansion with large murals on the walls, and exquisite detailing everywhere. The AV department spoils me, as a specialist comes over and sets up my projector promptly 15 minutes prior. My students sit in comfortable swivel chairs while I pontificate. We wander the grounds and shot the autumn lanscape. Last week we discussed shutter speeds, and I could tell that many of my "kids" got lost, or bored talking tech. I'm changing course next week... composition is something they will find more to their liking, I hope.
But the real teaching challenge has been Lightroom, a class I'm holding at 2701 East Main, the old studio. It is a tight fit in there for 8 students in my camera room. I'm finding my pace, after a rocky start the first week. I've just realized that many, if not most of my gang hasn't a solid understanding of the file structure on their computers. The first class was on the Library Module, and what with two operating systems going, two versions of Lightroom cooking, and my students possessing a wide range of computer experience from none to lots, I had so many questions that we didn't cover as much ground as I would have liked.
Last Saturday morning was better. The subject was Lightroom Develop Module, and I could tell that things were beginning to sink in. Our little group actually enjoyed the 3 hours staring at my projections on the white wall.
I find that I really love teaching this program, and teaching in general. More classes are in the works.
Friday, August 14, 2009
The Shaker Village Detour
Traveling with spontaneity is our style. While Barreling down I93 we noticed the big brown sign that said "Shaker Village, this Exit." So we took it. Six miles of scenic country back roads later we pulled in the Shaker Village parking lot, paid our $17 each, and went on a most interesting guided tour of one of the last of the Shaker settlements. We learned the Shakers were first Quakers and that they loved to dance. They were a very industrious sect: their motto was "Hands to work, Hearts to God." They manufactured brooms, furniture, and many other inventions they sold throughout New England. I've always loved their minimalist furniture, so of course we bought a beautiful Bird's Eye Maple reproduction. Check out the video!
Monday, July 20, 2009
I have been reorganizing my old imges, after the Big Crash. Lost from 2000 up to 2008... Yes, I had it all backed up, but to CD and DVD, Yeah, great, but having to go back and reload many, many disks and transfer the files to the new hard drive... well, let's just say, I missed a lot of beach time. So to commerate the job, here's one from a new series I'm doing... maybe called "Summer Breezes." And BTW, Lacie gave me lousy support on the dead drive. So this time I bought Western Digital .
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Big Sky County
We attended my favorite niece's wedding, then spent two weeks in Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Cody (the rodeo... yahooo), and Covered Wagon Dud Ranch. Thye're not kidding, there's a big sky out there... Dramatic landscapes, and riding into the backcountry of Montana on Louie, Louie was truly spectacular!!! Kathy and I have been invited back to the ranch in Sept. on assignment, to do a photo shot. A trade... should be great fun!!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Sukhothai
Kathy and I visited the birthplace of Thailand... Sukhothai. Ancient ruins, wonderfully preserved statues and sites of worship. Thi s image was a collaboration... Kath did Buddha, I did the PS. I'll have more images posted on Flickr and my own website soon.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The Portsmouth Historical Society
Foster Comstock gave me one of his magnificent prints of this building, this view, actually, only he turned his lithograph into a whimsical face.
This is my high dynamic range tribute to him. He was a good man, once the head of the school of architecture at Princeton, director of Doris Duke's Newport Restoration Foundation, and a mentor to me. May he rest in peace.
The building, Greek Revival, Portsmouth country style, was used for another purpose, no doubt, but I don't know what. The triangles are many. It must have be designed by a man.
The building, Greek Revival, Portsmouth country style, was used for another purpose, no doubt, but I don't know what. The triangles are many. It must have be designed by a man.
Elmhurst Portico
The memories flow forth when I look at this picture.I was here when this was part of Sacred Heart Academy, and when it fell in ruin. I was here when the nuns fished off the pier, looking like ghosts in the fog. I recall doing my children's portraits on this step, and many other children when I was Armor Photography. I diid figure studies on the bench just off this portico, and taught photo classes on the grounds. Two of my children were married here. I shot high school proms here. And of late, I have done granddaughter's birthdy portraits here. So many good memories here...
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Smiling Irish Eyes
Here's one, up close and personal, from a series of head shots I did of Eve Condon, dancer, actress, and feminist, extrorindaire. She loves the camera, and the feeling is mutual. Strong features, a flair for the dramatic, and gorgeous green eyes make Eve a wonderful subject for my new "Headshot" page.
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