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The Lesson in Grand Kids…
I guess I have to say I’ve been blessed by some pretty special people in my life. Just when I thought I was getting old and that it was all work and no play along come the grand children to teach me to relax again. There’s nothing like the memories of hanging out… The absolute joy of success… As well as how to deal with failure…(just get back up and ride some more)… The joy of exploration and learning (don’t hide in the dryer)… How to eat…
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Hill Country Beauty…
I love the Texas hill country and the quiet that comes with going off the beaten path (or paved highway). I guess by ‘highway’ I mean Interstate, but out and down Farm to Market roads there is alot to be seen – especially around the Guadalupe river. There are places you could go and sit for hours and watch the river and listen to…well; nothing actually. Just the wind, birds, and bugs and watch the reflections in the water dance around. I miss the quiet where you…
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Artist -vs- Creep…
I’ve been pretty self concious about my weight and my back lately. I suffer from a slipped disc and chronic back pain and my gut isn’t helping. So I have been going hiking quite a bit with my camera. Today, around Lake Georgetown. Lord it was hot but I wanted to burn off some steam and relax with my trusty camera. Little did I know that the times have changed. You cannot go walking around the lake with a camera without someone saying something. I was walking…
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Austin, Texas…
I really love Austin, Texas, especially downtown. It’s picturesque and the people are amazing! I have to say that the city has its own ‘vibe’. They’ve just completed the Austonian in downtown which is now the tallest building in Austin. I wonder if they let folks up on the top to take pictures or if you have to live there? My favorite building is usually the Frost Bank Tower. I guess because it’s shiney – reflects the light well. Looks like an ‘owl’ sometimes. I haven’t placed…
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Pride in Workmanship…
You know? There is alot of awesome architecture around Austin, Texas and what I guess you would call the “I-35 Corridor. But take a closer look at the photograph below. When I saw this all I could say was “Really?”… I wonder what happened. Either the shorter people called in sick or maybe a shift in the earth’s crust? I understand there is a fine line to what can be considered ‘artistic license’ – is that what that is? Can you imagine running down this fire escape…
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Favorite Things…
I know I’m behind but boy can life get busy sometimes. Of course I was struggling with what I could possibly write about and then I remembered an impulse I had. I was in Starbucks (rarely but I treat myself once in awhile) and I saw this coffee cup. I had to have this coffee cup. I literally saw myself relaxing with my photographs drinking coffee out of this coffee cup. It was large enough – it said “Austin Starbucks Coffee” on it and had a guitar…
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Stevie Ray Vaughn…
It’s been over 20 years? August 27, 1990 Guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughn passed away in a helicopter crash. He was only 35. His legend lives on in downtown Austin, Texas with a statue in his honor located at Auditorium Shores. When in Austin take a stroll around Auditorium Shores. It’s a beautiful park with lots to see near beautiful downtown Austin. Stevie Ray Vaughn keeps a watchful eye over downtown Austin. Peace, Love, and Rhythm and Blues,
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Old Cars…
I like old cars. I see them in fields and on the side of the highway. Some are rather nostalgic looking. From a photography stand point I love stumbling upon these seeming works of art – but is it ‘junk’? Litter? Or is it an eyesore to some? I don’t know. I found this speciman to be rather colorful. Enjoy. Peace, Love and Salvage,
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Photography as Art…
Do not concern yourself with the questions, “What is art?” or “Who is an artist?” Everything is art. If what you see and do comes from your heart, you are an artist. – Anonymous Image Copyright © 2009, Barrett Photo Art Simple quote that inspires me to look around and take photographs that make me feel good. Peace, Love, and Snap Away,
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Storm Victim…
Well. Seems like the storm the other night got another victim. It happens more often than you think when you leave your computer on all night without the benefit a UPS (Uninterupted Power Supply). Powerstrips don’t always protect as they should and hard drives can still be damaged by not being shut down properly. Image Copyright © 2009, Barrett Photo Art I tried everything with this one. Once it was determined the system would not boot, I reformatted it and ran some other tools on it. It…
