Rugged Rest Area

A quite rugged rest area ready for the weary traveler to settle in and be taken in by the live landscape...


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Photo That Planted The Seed

Back in the 60's, while camping out in the woods with our Scout troop, I used my cheap little 126mm camera for the first time. B&W film with only 12 exposures, and on the last day of camp these three guys suddenly came out of the dark woods on a slightly hazy morning marching like this to show that they survived their week camping out in the wilderness.

I did not realize what I had gotten with the quick shot I got until about a month later when I finally got back my developed photos. Some were good, several were not and then there was this one which I called, "The Survivors".

This was the image that planted the seed of photography in me and began my lifelong adventure in photography.

Over 50 years later, in my 70's, I still engage, to some extent, in my lifelong avocation of photography...

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Autumn Hanging On

A tree out back of the house with Autumn leaves still hanging on. With the snow and the wind we have been getting they should be mostly gone soon enough...


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First Snow That Shows

Showing up early in the season is the first snow that shows. This was just the beginning...



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USS Voge DE-1047

My ship on which I served as a Radioman Petty Officer during the time I was on active duty in the Navy.

Was honored to be assigned to the pre-comm crew that eventually took part in the commissioning ceremonies in 1966.

I greatly enjoyed serving aboard the Voge together with a great crew in the Radio Shack (communication center)...

I definitely would do it all over again...


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Be Nice Or Leave

My wife's little wall nook...


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Always Lit

Always lit and the flag may go dim but it never goes dark. May it fly brightly as a light on a hill.. 

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Life Around The Bend

Walking the tracks and you come to a curve. You stop and wonder what is it that could be around the bend?

You think about it and without hesitation you move forward to see what is there.

What you encounter changes your life forever, but no one will ever know. You awake from sleep and the dream is gone...

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Bringing Comfort In The Waiting Room

Sometimes just being in a waiting room can bring on some stress, and having a comfort dog come around can help bring some relief to those who may be worrying...


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Scarecrow Encounters The Shadow

The Shadow was an old time radio show from back in the 50's. Really enjoyed listening to this program...

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Morning Fog

It's 7:15 and the morning has broken. Thick fog in the air and the sun shining through gives an ethereal feel to the morning light.

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Elderly Beauty Fan

This elderly lady at a soccer match where their grandchild was playing. She had such a beautiful head of hair.

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Feline By The Squirrel Feeder

Was looking out the kitchen window and there she was. The cat that roams the neighborhood sitting on the stump just waiting for something to come along.

Don't think any creature will as long as she is there...

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Cardinal In The Yard

Sometimes I think that these birds, while skittish most of the time, will stay long enough to look as if they are posing for the camera...

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Seeing Autumn

Autumn around here has been sort of bland because of the dry weather.

However, looking out a back window last week I saw these leaves looking nice and bright and I went out with my iPhone and took 3 photos. This one was the best of them.

Like I say as my motto, "If you are not looking you will never see." I was looking at the leaves one morning and I did see. Now you can see them as well...


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Foggy Alive

As the fog climbs up from valley below where the Potomac river from the west does flow, a sense of peace and calmness strives to bring us home being happy alive...

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Early On A Wednesday Morning

The way some mornings begin you just know that it will be a good day to stay indoors and have a hot bowl of soup or stew for lunch...


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Morning Fog Rises Again

Morning fog at 7:00 AM. I love mornings like this. It is a most wonderful way to start a day...

BTW ... Not my house...


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Living Life On The Edge

When relaxing in my reading nook having a little drink helps one to settle in nicely.

Sometimes a couple pieces of dark chocolate on the side makes the drink taste nicely...

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Reading Resting & Guitar

While resting in my reading nook I like relaxing with my feet up on a very old footrest, and having my guitar close by sure helps to relieve the stress that may come up in my life. Since that only happens on rare occasions, I just like relaxing for no reason at all.

In retirement one can do when they will... 😉

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Sitting In My Reading Nook

I love to read. Presently reading, at different times, a book by Susan Sontag, the latest issue of B&W Magazine and my copy of Robert Frank's "The Americans".

Does put me into a zone and for awhile blocks out the troubles and stress of our would.

Wish I had loved and read this much back in the 60's when I was in school. I may have gotten better grades...

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The Snowman Agrees

As the picture says, "When Words Fail - Music Speaks", the Snowman agrees and awaits with his guitar ready to play.


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The Snowman Agrees

As the picture says, "When Words Fail - Music Speaks", the Snowman agrees and awaits with his guitar ready to play.


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Autumn In Black and White

Autumn colors as seen through black and white eyes...

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Playboy Bunny Stem

Even my wife, as I, thought that this stem looked like the playboy bunny symbol...

What do you think?

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Autumn Evening

True Autumn colors have not yet begun to show, but that does not need to stop anyone from looking for signs of color.

The sun is shining on the mountains in the background and the clouds are Autumn clouds signifying that cooler weather is on its way bringing with it new shades of Autumn colors...

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A Real Scare Crow

After I put up my "fake" wooden Fall Scare Crow, a "Real" Crow - not looking to scary - showed up to hang out with him for awhile...


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Autumn Is Here

Well, Autumn is finally here. Happy Fall Y'all.

Autumn definitely is a hard time for taking B&W Photos, especially with all the colors around every corner, but I am up for it and will give it a good try...


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Americana #3

This is the third of three photos of a cup taken with the Americana Hipstapak.

I like the way it handles the dark and it comes through with flying colors on the dark scenes, and shows details as I wanted them...


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Americana #2

So far I really like the look of the Americana Hipstapak.  It reminds me quite a lot of the B&W film I used back in the 50's and 60's. I plan on using this pak in different lighting situations just to see how it does.

Keep posted for further images...


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Americana #1

First of many photos depicting persons, places or things using the Americana Hipstapak. Taken with an iPhone SE...

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Autumn Arriving

Autumn seems to be showing up somewhat early this year. Took this photo a few days ago with my old iPhone.

In fact, I have been using my iPhone for most of my photography for over a year and I am loving it...

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Good Morning Sunshine

I really enjoy getting up early on a sunshiny morning, especially when there is some fog to soften the sun's light...


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Ahhh... Sunday Morning Comics

I greatly enjoy reading the Sunday paper, especially - as you can tell - reading the Comic  section, feet up and a hot cup of coffee on the side...


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Modern Waterhole

One of today's modern waterholes, providing a modicum of cool refreshments.


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Petunias In The Morning

This Petunia plant was on the verge of dying, but my wife loved it back to life.

As seen around 7:00 AM on a recent foggy morning...


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Down That Long Hallway

At the end of your life, through what door will you pass...?

John 3: 36 reveals our choices in this life before we reach the door at the end...

"He that believeth on the Son (Jesus) hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him..."


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Sioux City Sarsaparilla

While not the original, this one is Root Beer, it does bring back memories of the original that I would drink back in my youth; too long ago to mention...


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Covered Bridge

Every time I see this covered bridge, which is in Pennsylvania, I feel as if I am taking a step back in time...


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Morning In The Mountains

Well, it may not be completely in the country, but I do love living in the mountains. The views are always wonderful...


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Early Morning Front Yard Color

Some mornings, with soft early light, have a most definite different look than any other time of the day...


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Sunshine Came Softly

Early morning looking out a back window...


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Night Reader

Something good to read, sitting in an easy chair, a single good reading light and all is well...

She is happy...


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Granny’s Nook

Granny's Nook looks small, I know, but so is Granny...


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Hazy Memory

You can try to forget those hazy thoughts of memories past, but those dark secrets lie in wait in the deep recesses of your mind just waiting to come forward when least expected...


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A Cat’s Prayer

Father, thank you that you have made such wonderful creatures for humans to enjoy...


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Like This Old Chair

When something gets old like this old chair, it is soon forgotten cause no one wants them and in the end no one cares...


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The Lonely Bench

Only the lonely come here to sit and rest, and like old soldiers who never die - they just fade away...

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Daylily

Weather, lately, has been hot and wet. Daylily's like hot and sunny times. So I was surprised to go out early one morning to find this beauty all by herself. Now, she will live on for as long as this photograph lasts...


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Petunia

In a hanging basket that is out on the back porch there is one flower that is blooming; this is it - a Petunia.


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