Blog - Mel Curtis

Barely Worn Shoes

That’s interesting about her. I always knew she was quirky and carved her own path in life. But I always admired her for that. That she was able to do what she wanted to do in life and live life on her terms, even if it meant living modestly and as you say, off the grid. I hope whoever is…

January 23, 2023Musings, Odds and Ends, Seattle

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Living on Borrowed Time

Hey Kiddo, How have you been? Been very quiet around here for the past few months, with the exception of couple of nice Google gigs (thank you very much by the way). Just after Thanksgiving, Carter fell and fractured a vertebrae and has been a lot of pain since. Mostly bed ridden. So my care giving skills have been put…

January 13, 2023Landscapes, Musings, Odds and Ends, Seattle

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Weary

Entering the cold dark days of winter. I feel tired a lot. Physically, mentally and emotionally. Long walks help. But there's a lot of waiting. Waiting. And more waiting. When asked how I am doing, it really hard to say exactly and the only word that comes to mind is weary.

December 29, 2022Musings, Seattle, Uncategorized

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The Romance of Film

Hey Stuart,Interesting... A leap into the world of analog. First what experience do you have with film? I assume some, right? Basic 35mm stuff? Darkroom? Enough to recall how labor intensive it is? Jumping in now , even for me, would require a great deal of thought. First there is the expense of the film. Then handing of loading and…

November 30, 2022architecture, Musings, Odds and Ends, Travels

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What am I looking at?

Portrait Pro software is pretty cool, especially when you do as many headshots and portraits as I do. It is a very simple way to give skin tones the spa treatment. I think it works better too, with women than men for some reason. Maybe because smoothing out men’s skin is not so fashionably desired as smoothing out a women’s…

November 9, 2022Musings, Roma, Travels, Uncategorized

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Attempted Mustache

Hey Sarah, Just thought of you. I have been slowly learning my new version of Photoshop, the old version dated to 2010. And what changes there are. I went looking for old photos to try some things out on and found this sweet image of Rhys from 7 years ago. My, my what a cutie. So sweet and innocent looking.…

November 7, 2022Musings, Portraits, Seattle

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Zone System

Vermont sounds lovely, even if it is past the peak. I have only been to Vermont once. Back in 1979. I had just quit the only real job I had ever had. I was a graphic designer in a small largely architectural design firm. I work there 2 ½ years before deciding to plunge into the world of photography. I…

November 1, 2022architecture, Musings, Odds and Ends, Travels

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A Natural Diffuser

It is a muted foggy morning here. Kind of pretty. But the fall colors are dull. Here and there are big orange and reds, but a lot of burned out looking green/brown colors too. I have a friend visiting later this week and I think I will take her to this Japanese Garden I have always wanted to visit. An…

October 18, 2022Musings, Odds and Ends, Seattle, Uncategorized

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Moody, Dark and Damp

I started the day thinking I might finally return to the gym. But after thinking about it, I went grocery shopping instead. I like to shop early when there is no crowd and parking is plentiful. But my dog said take me for a walk first. So then after that I made it to the studio to get some serious…

October 4, 2022Landscapes, Musings, Odds and Ends, Seattle

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At 90

Carter turned 90 last week. We had a little birthday party on Sunday. Had the most people in our house that day since before the pandemic. It was a nice event and everyone enjoyed themselves. It is hard for me to imagine what it is like to be 90 years old, or if I will ever make that far. But…

September 27, 2022Celebrations, Musings, Odds and Ends, Seattle