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I Love Grass…
Well. Maybe not what you were thinking. I love this time of year and I guess it’s because I’ve just sort of noticed it. I’ve noticed how the grain or grass looks like hair blowing in the wind. It also reminds me of the song “America” or “Oh Beautiful…” for the line about the ‘amber waves of grain’. I believe it’s the same stuff they roll up and sell for the animals to eat. It just makes me think “American”. I love taking drives out in the…
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Circle of Life…
As I stated in my first post of 2011 I decided to take time to look around. To look deeper. To Appreciate. And today as I was begrudgingly cleaning up my back yard and cussing the weeds I noticed how perfect dandelions were. They start out as seemingly beautiful yellow flowers then turn in to a sphere of trouble. By that I mean they have the potential to fill your yard in a rather short amount of time. Though I like the color yellow sometimes I do…
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Learn to Be Still…
I was walking back in to my office after lunch and just happened to look up at the sky. Right about then a breeze came up and whispered “slow down”. I then began to try and remember the last time I went walking or just sat in the grass and just wondered. I remember being young and looking up at the clouds, just watching, for hours. Not really thinking of anything. I miss those carefree days. I also miss just walking around away from all of the…
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Renewal…
I remember passing this house a couple of years ago and loved the old style of it. My thoughts at the time were that it would make a great haunted house. I just loved the old style of it. Actually I wished I had lived there. Well, I was driving around and passed by the house yesterday and low-and-behold it had been totally remodeled and WOW what a beautiful house it is now! Georgetown Texas is such a beautiful town. The people are great and I love…
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Memories…
I love photography and the memories that images bring back. Looking at my computer today I realized I’ve passed 29,000 images. Of course alot are family snapshots and events, but most are photographs of things that make me feel something. I hate to say it but I’m a lazy photographer. I cannot imagine having to wait 2 days for my ‘prints’ to come back from the developer. I’m so glad I have the instant gratification that digital photography brings, as well the artistic capabilities of graphics editing…
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Flying Machines…
I’ve noticed that most of the aircraft around our municipal airport are squeeky clean. I’ve thought about how a 1959 Beechcraft K35 could look as good as it did in the showroom over 50 years ago. And yet, when I see a slightly newer, (1980ish), Canadair CL-600 tucked away in a corner between two buildings – seemingly neglected, it saddens me. I wonder if it’s down for repairs. Or maybe just being stored. Even worse maybe a toy that’s been cast aside for something better. (My kids…
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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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Summer Time
I love summer time. Biking in the park. Camping and swimming holes. It’s a little too hot for Golf though. But I can still take a photograph or two. Peace, Love, and Blue Skies,
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Happy Memorial Day…
To all the veterans that are serving and who have served God Bless you. Please join me in remembering a day where we actively remember our family members, our loved ones, ancestors, our neighbors, and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Fly your flag proudly and God Bless America. Peace, Love, and Service,
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Night Photography (Austin)…
I’m just now learning how to expose photographs for night lights. The intrenet is a wonderful resource for looking up settings to start with. So, I took my camera down to Town Lake in downtown Austin Texas and played with the settings that I had found on the internet. The settings I ended up using: ISO 100, f.8, and exposed for approximately 10 seconds (on a tripod of course). You can generally get good results with these settings if you’re shooting for the lights. Nice to sit…
