I’m nearing the end of four weeks without any serious
shooting. I had some family things and
some volunteer responsibilities and I’m getting pretty antsy. My last real
expedition was to the Grand
Canyon’s North Rim over a month ago.
They say that the best camera is the one you have with you,
a sentiment not unlike Stephen Stills’ “Love the One You’re With.” For many of us, that means the mobile phone.
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Out the window on final approach to Midway. |
Sometimes I can’t put my hand on the camera (like that
unexpected out-the-commercial-airplane-window shot), or I deliberately didn’t
bring it, like a day with harsh light or out for a walk or bike ride. Sometimes I think a phone snap is good enough
because I’m unlikely to want to sell it, though I’ve been wrong on that
assumption. Sometimes I’m just lazy.
It’s not the same as a real camera, at least not yet, but it’s
serviceable in good light and its available.
Lately I’ve been keeping an e-journal with photos on the Diaro app and have found that the exercise
sharpens my way of seeing and is a whole lot of fun.
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Neighborhood Halloween spirit |
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On a walk at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix |
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Yarnell's Finest, Cornerstone Bakery |
The bulk of what I played with this month popped up on
walks. My 12-year-old dog still insists that
we go out every day. We do an hour and
she glares at me when I pause to shoot.
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Clouds in Covington, KY (almost Ohio) |
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Me |
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Eden Park, Cincinnati |
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Spooky in the in-laws' backyard, Buffalo |
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Fire Escape, Buffalo |
We were in Buffalo with family. The area has remarkable contrasts between
urban scenes and farmland. I didn't notice until putting this post together that I've rendered Buffalo in Black and White. Interesting.
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A little Franciscan humor |
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Good advice from the Franciscans |
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Saint Francis himself |
A Rotary International Grants Conference at the Franciscan Renewal Center here in Phoenix was
busy enough to preclude any serious photography, though the place is full of
potential. I did fire off a few shots.
I know you’re concerned, so I’ll put your mind at ease. My next road trip begins soon. Stay tuned for the report!
I am not concerned. You will always find a way to express yourself in an interesting way. no matter where/when
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee. How kind. And, thanks for the read.
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