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My top posts of 2017

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

I’m terrible at looking and analyzing stats – I think it has something to do with taking statistics and other similar classes in college; I shudder remembering them – so I really don’t go over my numbers as much as … Continue reading →

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Superstitious or Superstition

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

I’ve used both but the real name of the mountains are the Superstition Mountains.  I wasn’t the least bit superstitious as I traipsed around the area but I don’t think I would do it today – Friday the 13th.  

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Do you know the way to Santa Fe?

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

The song’s destination was San Jose but that’s not the direction we were heading while rolling along on  I-25.  What is it about clouds, blue skies, open spaces and mountains that is just so mesmerizing?  These photos were taken in … Continue reading →

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Landscapes – Orton or No Orton?

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

So what is the Orton Effect?  According to Wikipedia ‘Orton imagery, also called an Orton slide sandwich or the Orton Effect, is a photography technique which blends two completely different photos of the same scene, resulting in a distinctive mix … Continue reading →

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Back in Time

Posted on January 15, 2015 by

Back in time to just a few weeks ago in Overton, Nevada.  It was beautiful, it was awe inspiring, in some areas it was incredibly still and peacefull;  it made me think about this planet we are on and how … Continue reading →

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Through the window

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

We had a great time in Nevada and DH didn’t lose me once as I took off with the camera.  When booking our hotel room I specifically asked for a high floor with a strip view so that I could … Continue reading →

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Monochrome Monday – Where was there?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

The first MM of the new year and it’s about where we were for the end of last year.  As guessed in the previous post, we headed west to Nevada; Las Vegas mostly but we did head out into the … Continue reading →

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