Love the super moons! Someday I need to leave my driveway and try another vantage point. Might be about time.
Happy New Year!!!
The above is a composite of three images of last night’s fireworks show at the Resort here in Prescott- taken from our driveway. We have an awesome view and don’t even need to leave our neighborhood for New Year’s entertainment. And it was at 9:00 pm- perfect for us old folks!
Still More Glaciers
A view from the top- Alyeska ski resort
Just a Glacier
In Alaska, it seems there are glaciers just about everywhere you look. Here’s another one (at midday- yikes!):
Revisited
I haven’t been doing much shooting lately- so thank goodness there are dozens of unprocessed photos to go through. Here’s a photo from last summer of the Matanuska River in Alaska.
Still Dreaming. . .
No, this isn’t Prescott- I took this in Alaska last year. It doesn’t look like we have much chance of a White Christmas this year (although it is hecka cold!)- so I’ll still be dreaming on Christmas day.
Blue Wind
This was originally going to be called Autumn Wind, because it is a multiple exposure taken a few weeks ago of our willow (with leaves that had turned to gold) being buffeted around by a strong wind. However, during the editing process I played it with the colors and much prefer the blue tones- hence, Blue Wind.
Beauty in the Breakdown
There is something special about old cars that appeals to most photographers. When I edited this photo, I decided to add just a tiny bit of sparkle to the decaying paint, so I took it into Topaz Glow 2. I’ve been having some issues with the software, but all seemed to be going well until I brought it back into Photoshop. The photo which I had carefully and SUBTLY edited was totally pixellated (is that the term?)- just repeating lines and shapes like an old TV test pattern- nothing resembling a photograph. I ended up blending the strange image into the original and came up with this design! I know I need to download and reinstall my software- but I like the accidental art created here.
Meanwhile, back at the mine. . .
Another shot from Vulture Mine
Ocean to Ocean
This is a view of the Ocean to Ocean Highway Bridge from the park where yesterday’s photo was taken. As I took this, I counted the garbage cans I would have to clone out for my photo group- and groaned. I only took out the one that was right in the middle of the sand and left the others. This photo will not be taken to class!
Besides garbage cans, you can also see park visitors, Castle Dome, and birds flying overhead.
Castle Dome from Afar
Here’s a view of Castle Dome from under the bridge spanning the Colorado River crossing.
Freeway Birds
Hanging out under the freeway overpass in Yuma. . .
Waiting for the White
We haven’t had snow yet this winter- or rain either. Just putting this little winter wish out there for a day or two of snow this winter . . .
Outside through the Inside
Another shot taken at Castle Dome
Shave and a Haircut. . .
Two bits!!!
A closeup view of the Castle Dome barbershop pole. . .
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