Yesterday was a great day. Not only was the weather gorgeous, I managed to get out in the morning and the afternoon for a photostroll around Macon and three surrounding towns. I started by myself in the morning. I had to run some errands, so I took the camera along with me. First, on the [...]
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New Toy
I finally have my first Canon “L” lens: the EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM. And it’s a beauty. I started a new set on my Flickr account to feature some shots from this gorgeous piece of glass. I’m sure I’ll add to it for a while, at least until the novelty wears off. The [...]
Let’s Dance
Yesterday, I had the privilege, once again, of photographing Laura and Daniel. This time, instead of their wedding, they were dancing. A few weeks ago, I offered to take some portraits on Facebook. Laura has been working on a web site that features their dancing, and they needed some photos. I was glad to help, [...]
Spring Has Sprung!
It’s back! Yes, Spring, but also the annual Cherry Blossom Festival here in Macon, Georgia. Today marks the official opening of the week-long event. This is a great time to live in Macon, especially if you’re a photographer. Yes, there are the blossoms, but the festivities bring all sorts colorful characters — and dogs. Tomorrow [...]
Mom’s New MacBook
Thanks to my friend and colleague Heather, Mom now has a new-used MacBook. Yes, her Gateway POS finally died, and Mom couldn’t afford a new computer, so Heather was nice enough to give Mom an excellent deal on her old machine. Autumn and I took it up to Tim’s house where Mom was spending the [...]
Arts Festival Photos
It was my privilege to photograph this year’s Macon State College Arts Festival “Borderlines: Reading, Writing, Performing within American Spaces.” All of the speakers were excellent; I particularly enjoyed the stories of Tayari Jones and Carman Agra Deedy, though poets Lillian Allen and Lorna Goodison were also entertaining and poignant. My thanks to festival organizers [...]
Ben Folds and the Fishes
Yesterday, we spent the morning touring the Georgia Aquarium. The weather was still rainy from the night before, so this was a perfect time to look at fishes and take some photos. Speaking of the night before, we saw Ben Folds at the Tabernacle. It was a great show at one of my favorite Atlanta [...]