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Father to Julie, Husband to Judy, all of us Walkers and proud citizens of USA

Testing for St. Mary’s County Camera Club

Posted on February 20, 2022 by John

Our camera club is going to some new competition software that automatically updates to WordPress sites. I have offered to get the kinks out using my WordPress. Sorry if things go bad but that how we will progress.

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Making a photograph alone: What is it like lighting a ball?

Posted on August 26, 2020 by John

Pleasing light on a reflective sphere is hard to accomplish; you can see all the light sources and reflections. Some of those spectral highlight reflections you may want and some you want to hide. I wanted to use a big … Continue reading →

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Two week update in daily puppy picture challenge to day 114

Posted on April 26, 2020 by John

A SNAFU made me have to restore from a backup which got me behind. I keep taking the pictures trying to catch up. This update includes more spring flowers and color, our COVID anniversary and Easter celebration pictures and a … Continue reading →

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100th Picture!

Posted on April 11, 2020 by John

I am amazed I have made it this long. I started thinking, really not thking, it would be easy because I am retired and I like taking pictures. Now I have 100 pictures that I am willing to show and … Continue reading →

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Daily Puppy Picture Challenge Update 10 – 99 Days and still shooting

Posted on April 11, 2020 by John

Well Pumpkin is enjoying the Spring and I like the colors coming back into the world. She sure has developed quite a smile. I hope you enjoy the pictures

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Daily Puppy Picture Challenge Update 9

Posted on April 10, 2020 by John

Ah April, the leaves and flowers are coming back; however that also means the bright winter woods are losing the shadows. I didn’t do any studio work this week but have some ideas for those April shower days. I hope … Continue reading →

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Daily Puppy Picture Challenge Update 8 – 85 days so far

Posted on March 29, 2020 by John

Our dogs have enjoyed confinement together. The challenge is finding an interesting background around the home. I am also using my studio when an inspiration hits. I wasn’t planning a log of my part in the global human distancing experiment … Continue reading →

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Daily Puppy Picture Challenge Update 7

Posted on March 22, 2020 by John

It is getting warmer and the color is coming back to the land. I have been working with my studio setup too when I want more control verses the chaos outside lighting, weather and seating. I have added a few … Continue reading →

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Daily Puppy Picture Challenge Update 6

Posted on March 16, 2020 by John

Days 65 to 71 pictures of my picture challenge of our growing puppy and a ball. Continue reading →

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Daily Puppy Picture Challenge – Update 5

Posted on March 12, 2020 by John

I never finished last weeks update so am getting behind. Pumpkin is growing fast, running fast and still has those puddle puppy eyes.

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