Monthly Archives: July 2013

3 by 1 by 3 by 1

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

3 Guys: Rey, Joey and Ed 1 Venue: Borderland State Park 3 Perspectives 1 Hour Last Saturday, Rey, Joey and I managed to squeeze an hour-long photo walk into a busy afternoon. We wandered about the grounds, together and apart, … Continue reading →

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Finally, after thirteen years

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Rey

I’d argue convincingly, as I confidently stirred my cocktail, that I am a visually oriented person.  That, as a photographer y’know, I tend to search for beauty and that I always look to build, to improve my eye.  Beauty is … Continue reading →

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1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Steve just recently acquired this sportster and has been beaming ever since. The Pontiac Firebird was first introduced in 1967, the same year as the automaker’s platform-sharing model, the Chevrolet Camaro.  It was born to face-off against the original American … Continue reading →

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Obviously

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Rey

Some things in life are perfectly packaged, precisely marked.  Capische?

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Discovering great design – from the window seat

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Design is the method of putting form and content together. Design, just as art, has multiple definitions; there is no single definition. Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated. … Continue reading →

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Which?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Rey

It’s an odd mix, actually.  Two radically different destinations within days of each other.  One is the seat of sophistication, culture, the finer things.  The other is vast, wild, untamed.  And the photographic requirements of each reflect that diversity. Paris, … Continue reading →

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The golden hour

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

You must have been warned against letting the golden hours slip by; but some of them are golden only because we let them slip by.  James M. Barrie iPhone 5, Handy Photo

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We still have a long way to go…

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships – the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.         Franklin D. Roosevelt Sony NEX 6, Lightroom 4

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Grander than the sky

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Rey

“There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, that is the interior of the soul. — Victor Hugo

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Here’s my routine…

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Originally posted on Stories from home:
My camera is all set up for the shot I wanted to make when camped out for what was a stunning sunset at Otter Point in Acadia National Park. Believe it or not, this…

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The beach

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.”  –Anonymous There really is something special about … Continue reading →

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Finding the right words to say…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Rey

“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” — Jack Kerouac I recall through the first phase of my education, attempting to put thoughts to paper in impressive, inspiring fashion.  Unfortunately, my thesaurus mentality bloated … Continue reading →

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Workflow to go: Handy Photo

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Experimenting with a new app for the iPhone and iPad, titled Handy Photo, which I just read about and downloaded last week.  You might ask, as I did, why another photo app for the IOS-sphere?  There are already about a … Continue reading →

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Isolation

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Rey

Photograph by Joey Spadoni, Fujifilm X100s, tweaked in Apple Aperture and converted in Nik Silver Efex Pro. Joey is enjoying the split image focusing functionality of the X100s, among other things.

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Scenes from a wedding

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

We had the pleasure of attending Meg and Ryan’s wedding on Friday night.  Preferring to travel “light”, I brought only a pocketable Canon point and shoot.  Here are a few photos from that blessed event. The bride’s niece had the … Continue reading →

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Watch this video. Twice.

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Rey

This video reportedly shows a group of seemingly random and disconnected individuals surrounding a photographer carrying an expensive camera and large lens.  As shown, the man is separated from his lens by these thieves. But watch again.  Hit the space … Continue reading →

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Toyota Camry Hybrid

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Rey

I like cars.  Because I like driving.  That doesn’t mean I spend a lot on them, favoring ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ movers (VW Passat, Subaru Legacy) rather than actual wolf-type cars. What this means is that some autos are more … Continue reading →

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The Birds!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

With apologies to Alfred Hitchcock, here are a few more images made with the 1.7x Sony VCL-DH1758 lens converter, on the Sony 55-210 zoom and the Sony NEX 6. See my earlier post of this week for more photos. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Deep into nature

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Rey

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein. Photo taken near Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand… somewhere along the Dart River.  Our speed boat paused just long enough for us to gaze upon scenes … Continue reading →

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Alstroemeria: a little bit of South America in my kitchen

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Alstroemeria (/ˌælstrɨˈmɪəriə/; syn. Alstremeria),[1] commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. They are all native to South America.[2] Almost all of the species are restricted to one … Continue reading →

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