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Red boats on the Herring River

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Oft photographed and painted, this red dory (and a nearby companion), floats in the Herring River, near Harwich on Cape Cod. We remembered enjoying this scene on a previous trip, (when stopping for a photo wasn’t an option), and given … Continue reading →

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A day on the Cape

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Cape Cod dunes If you are not familiar, Cape Cod is a long, curling peninsula that juts into the Atlantic ocean, and is part of the state of Massachusetts. It is rich in history, scenery and is one of the … Continue reading →

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City living, then and now

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

During a recent walkabout the city, I noticed these older houses and wondered how much different they might have looked, if at all, in years past.  That prompted me to edit this shot with the goal of rendering a 1960’s … Continue reading →

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The Fisherman

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about watching a man fish.  I’m not much of a fisherman myself, despite many attempts and the ample patience of a very capable brother-in-law. Yet the sight of a lone fisherman … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Birdseye

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

This seagull soared gracefully overhead during a pre-season visit to the beach.  Using a Nikon 18-200 zoom lens on my D90, zoomed out fully, at a large aperture of f/5.6 and a quick shutter of 1/2000s, I was able to … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Pink

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

This azalea was captured the same day as Monday’s foliage and Wednesday’s iris, right after a drenching spring rain. Canon SX230 HS, f/5.6, 1/320s, ISO 640.

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Daily Photo Phix: Blue

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Continuing on the theme of Monday’s post, I spotted this iris in a neighbor’s front yard after a rain and it stopped me in my tracks. Despite the still overcast day, this flower radiated life and hope. Canon SX230 HS, … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Green

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Every growing thing looks better after the rain. First in a series of three related photos, (watch Wednesday and Friday of this week also). Canon SX230 HS, f/4.5, 1/100 sec., ISO 125.

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Daily Photo Phix: Rodney’s “Ghost in the wind”

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Rodney Daly, a longtime friend of 2 Guys, sent us this photo that he took recently on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, between Washington DC and Arlington VA. Here are his thoughts on his subject… This is my favorite photo from … Continue reading →

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A day at the market

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

We made an unplanned stop at one of my favorite markets on Sunday, Russo’s of Watertown, Massachusetts.  It’s a large indoor market that carries every imaginable type of produce, flowers, and specialty items, has an enticing bakery and garden shop.  … Continue reading →

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Shadowland

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

According to Wikipedia, “A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.”  I would add that, sometimes, the shadow is more interesting than the object that cast it.  Here … Continue reading →

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“Life is what happens…”

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Photo: last.fm.com. “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”, is a quote attributed to John Lennon (from his song “Beautiful Boy”). And isn’t that the truth? Rey and I thoroughly enjoyed our time creating, promoting and sharing … Continue reading →

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Slow it down for Maximum Impact

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

We generally think of shooting in shutter priority mode when we have action that we are trying to freeze.  Dial in a fast shutter speed to stop that passing car, that swooping bird, or those passing cyclists. But shutter priority … Continue reading →

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