No, not the Macintosh made by Apple. I’m talking about the McIntosh apple itself. For decades, this apple reigned supreme over all other varieties. If you needed an apple for a pie, an after-school snack, or to crunch on on a hot summer day, the McIntosh was there to reward you with its distinct aroma, …
In the 1960s, children across the United States gathered around the family television to watch Saturday morning cartoons. One of those cartoons was Underdog. Much like other superheroes, Underdog lived a nondescript life until he needed to transform into his alter-ego to save the day. I was reminded of that cartoon when I came across …
Sometimes you just come across an item and have to say, “OK, this is cool! That’s how I felt when I stumbled across The Story of Coffee presented by Google Arts & Culture. Created as a partnership between the Erasmus Huis in Jakarta and the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam, this interactive online exhibit is amazing. …
I remember having a bin full of Legos to play with as a child. Yes, those snap together, colorful blocks of all shapes and sizes that are—quite literally—a pain when you step on them with a bare foot. I recall a time when I was sick with mono. Aside from sleeping on the couch, I …
Here in South Carolina, the all-too-familiar sounds of small engines become a regular occurrence starting in March. That is when the area’s landscapers and lawn care companies come out of hibernation and begin the routine mowing, weed eating, and leaf blowing ritual. In our neighborhood, my next-door neighbor is usually the first one to power …
Creedence Clearwater Revival started their 1969 hit “Bad Moon Rising” with the following lyrics: I see the bad moon arisingI see trouble on the wayI see earthquakes and lightnin’I see bad times today For many photographers, a full moon rising is an opportunity to photograph the lunar surface and incorporate the celestial body into landscapes. …
Nature is amazing, isn’t it? From the bold swatches of color in a sunset to the countless varieties of flowers that abound in the spring, nature and color go hand in hand. HowStuffWorks posted an article a couple of weeks ago titled 38 Colorful Birds You Didn’t Know Exist. Some of the birds on the …
Back in the day (ahem!), when I was learning photography, one of my mentors—possibly an instructor—told me about the key to a strong portrait: focus on the eye. The cover image for this post exemplifies the power of the eye…even the eye of an animal. The story behind this image is told in the article …
If you are like me, it isn’t uncommon to spend eight or ten (or even more!) hours sitting in front of a computer screen. During the winter months, that means that all of the daylight was burning while I spent time working in front of the “black mirror.” One thing I have done over the …
Living in South Carolina for the past few years, my neighbors think it is ridiculously cold when the temperature drops below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. That is a heat wave for Canadian photographer Angela Boehm. She published a book about her work, which states that temperatures routinely reach minus 30 degrees Celsius (minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit). …
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