Quote of the Week
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal:It is the courage to continue that counts.”—Winston Churchill
Solemn Faces Throughout History
I visited a museum on a road trip last fall. It had been some time since I had been to one, so I took my time and enjoyed myself. Two photography exhibits were on display: one of current, colorful photographs of people interacting with nature. The second exhibit was of historical figures from American history. …
A Great Cuppa
Let me start by saying this is NOT a sponsored post. I recently finished a bag of Blackbeard’s Delight from Black Rifle Coffee Company. This brand of coffee was one of my dad’s favorites. After he passed away, I had several bags to bring home, and a few of us cleaned out his homestead. We keep …
How Did I Miss This?
One of my favorite movies is the cult classic The Blues Brothers, which is set in one of my favorite cities, Chicago. The movie was released in 1980 and wasn’t a huge blockbuster hit, even with the fame of comedic icons Dan Aykroyd (Elwood) and John Belushi (Jake). Not to mention the number of other …
Associated Press 100 Photos of 2024
As you may have noticed, there are many photography compilations marking the passing of time (in this case, 2024). Today, I am highlighting the work of the Associated Press, an organization I am very familiar with. The AP reports on news worldwide using a network of staffers and member media outlets and then disseminates those …
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024
Did you ever hear the saying, “Stop and smell the roses?” Some photographers, myself included, prefer to stop and photograph the small things that can easily be overlooked. (I know, that doesn’t roll off the tongue like the original saying.) Last year marked the sixth round of the Close-up Photographer of the Year competition. According …
Happy Valentine’s Day
Sonnet 43: How do I love thee?—Elizabeth Barrett Browning How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of being and ideal grace.I love thee to the level of every day’sMost quiet need, by …