Recent content by Rick

I got my camera back from repair! (finally..) Aengus hasn't forgotten how much he hates having his picture taken, and does his level best to mess with the shot...:cussing2:

Sorry, none here.... I preset the Bigma and camera on the tripod last night, set my alarm, got up on time, checked outside for any cloud cover, grabbed the camera/tripod, and as I was negotiating the screen door, the camera fell from the tripod. The mounting ring was completely ripped from the...

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August, which means Seafair ( a party Seattle throws for itself) which means Blue Angels! But this year, I had my not-so-secret weapon, the Bigma. Here are some shots-

The Newf Club of Seattle ( the regional club of NCA)in partnership with Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue ( a registered 501-c-3 non-profit non-political organization) is going to be receiving about half of the 25 Newfs being turned in to High Country Newfoundland Club in Colorado. This number of...

So, Marlowe had been shaking her head a lot of late, and OTC meds weren’t clearing up the inflammation in her ears, so off we went to the vet, which is actually one of her favorite places to go. Lots of pets and treats from the vet techs, other dogs to check out, and best of all, CATS! We...

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I have heard a "non-dog" howl or two in the woods behind our house on occasion.... Urban coyotes

This is not only the best optical illusion I've ever seen, it is also a concept worth considering when composing shots that include shadow and light. Same color?

CAUTION: Long and rambling! I’m off on a new photographic adventure, and thought I’d take you all along for the ride! :D A while ago I posted about the pending arrival of a Technika V 4x5 large format camera I purchased. The camera arrived in pieces, and was sent back for a refund...

Shift happens

A shot from my garden this morning...

Christmas eve, 1992, a wide-eyed ball of fluff jumped from footprint in the snow to footprint, following my trail to our front door. Today she will leave our front door for the last time. R Ks’ Mojo Queen will cross the bridge today at 11:30 am, 14 years, 6 months, and 15 days after she entered...

But it didn't look like this- instead, it looked like this- It was destroyed in shipping. The entire adjustable back was sheared off at the adjustment rods, the back catch was sheared off, the bellows were ripped, amd one of the rear standard lock down screws...