Tag Archives: Around Home

The Orton Effect

Posted on June 22, 2010 by admin

Several years ago when my grandson Chris and I were playing in the Mississippi River near my home, I noticed some patterns of light in the water. I took pictures of them and got some quite remarkable images. We were … Continue reading →

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Flowers from my garden

Posted on June 20, 2010 by admin

These flowers are in my perennial garden. I’ve no idea what they’re called. I thought I’d try scanning a bouquet of them. However, the flowers are very soft and with the weight of the stems, they flatten and don’t look … Continue reading →

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Painting with light

Posted on June 19, 2010 by admin

While busy getting ready for a barbeque tomorrow, I realized it was already tomorrow and I had not taken a picture today (OK, yesterday) so I decided to make an arbitrary and permanent ruling. From now on, each day starts … Continue reading →

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Glass Ball

Posted on June 16, 2010 by admin

No story here. Just a glass ball and its reflection in the light of a tiffany lamp.

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Cracked Pot

Posted on June 15, 2010 by admin

This cast iron pan was heating up on my stove. I was rushing, trying to get all parts of my meal to come together at once. Before I could sauté the garlic, I heard this loud bang as if something … Continue reading →

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One of My Favourite Beverages

Posted on June 13, 2010 by admin

What else is there to say.

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An Impression of my Garden

Posted on June 11, 2010 by admin

This is a shot from my garden. It is a composite of two shots (overlayed) taken from the same vantage point. One shot was with a regular 50mm lens, the other with a home made pinhole lens. The two images … Continue reading →

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Spider’s Dinner

Posted on June 9, 2010 by admin

I was weeding away in the garden right next to my house when I heard this fluttering sound. When I looked, I saw a dragon fly hanging from a spiders web, trying vainly to escape. As I watched, a spider … Continue reading →

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Barn

Posted on June 6, 2010 by admin

This barn is on Glen Isle Road, near my home. I have liked its lines and proportions ever since I first saw it and have photographed it many times. I took another one today and gave it a sepia look. … Continue reading →

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Turtle laying eggs

Posted on June 1, 2010 by admin

When I got up this morning this snapping turtle mum was laying her eggs in my back yard. I couldn’t get very close in case I spooked her. The eggs will most likely be eaten by my local raccoon. The … Continue reading →

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