And I Will be the Only One Who Does
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And I Will be the Only One Who Does

As for exhibitions, I have done hundreds of them, literally. Especially when I was represented by various galleries. So, I know the drill. And that’s what scares me. I have many, many leftover framed prints in my basement to remind of the effort it takes to mount an exhibition. So, I really have little desire to seek out a big…
January 5, 2024Posted inMusings, Seattle
Weird Techno Stuff
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Weird Techno Stuff

I am having to send virtual cards to a few folks this year as my old Mac Pro died last week and my database of names and addresses was on it. So, I have purchased an old, refurbished Mac Pro to take its place. In theory, we swap the drives from my old machine, and I am back in business.…
December 21, 2023Posted inMusings, Seattle
Life’s Journey
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Life’s Journey

We don’t do much for Christmas and New Year’s. Sometimes we have friends for Christmas dinner, but this year I am thinking dinner for two. Often on New Year’s Eve we would have a little gathering by the fire, and I make something special like gumbo or if I am lazy, chili. Something you can eat by the fire. I…
December 14, 2023Posted inCelebrations, Musings, Odds and Ends
Your Work is Boring
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Your Work is Boring

When I taught, loosening up a student was taking away their controls that they were so comfortable with. One assignment I recall was shooting from the hip. They weren’t allowed to look through the view finder. They had to point and shoot, preferably from an unusual angle. There was this element of surprise. In film it could be quite wasteful…
November 30, 2023Posted inMusings, Odds and Ends
Distant Past
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Distant Past

It was a good talk. Only one student, but 3 teachers. So it was a good thing. Had lots of samples to share, and lots to talk about. It felt good. Revisiting my distant past. I thought the most difficult part would be handing over my precious photo papers and chemicals that I have been saving for over 30 years…
November 20, 2023Posted inMusings, Selfies
But This Will make it Real
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But This Will make it Real

I saw your FB post this morning about your print shop and it reminded me of something I forgot to tell you in my last email. I am doing a dog and pony show about lith printing in a couple of weeks at Inglemoor High School. They have a very progressive art teacher who exposes his kids to all kinds…
November 9, 2023Posted inMusings
Sense of Freedom
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Sense of Freedom

How did you last event go? Generate any interest or sales? This coming Saturday is the opening at SAM of the 50th anniversary of the Gallery. It will an interesting show and include works from every artist they current represent. It is a bit of shame they didn’t seek out the artists who once there, but got kicked to the curb…
October 30, 2023Posted inLandscapes, Musings, Seattle
Barney
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Barney

Barney recently had an infection that left him wearing the cone for a couple of weeks. With antibiotics and care he came thru fine. But at 12 years old, I see him more vulnerable and slowing down. He is still cute and lively, but I can't help but wonder how much more time I will have will him. He is…
October 10, 2023Posted inMusings, Seattle
Curtis v. General Dynamics
Posted inMusings Seattle Washington DC

Curtis v. General Dynamics

This is a story about the theft of one of my photographs that ended up in a copyright infringement lawsuit. It was an interesting journey that taught me a lot about the American legal system. It taught me something about the ethics of the photo industry. It also taught me perseverance and a solid belief in what’s right and what’s…
September 26, 2023Posted inMusings, Seattle, Washington DC