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Entries from April 26th, 2009

Magnolia Magnifique

April 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Art, Design and Communication, Uncategorized, photography

One day they are buds and the next, with just the right combination of sun and warmth, the Magnolia blossoms unfurl in splendorous shades of pink, lavender and white. For a few days this celebration continues. But almost as soon as the petals are fully exposed they begin to discolor and drop, one-by-one to the ground [...]

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Don’t Tread On Artists

April 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art, Design and Communication, Tony and Carmina, photography

 
Earlier that morning Tony had come upon the anti-tax Tea Party in progress on the state capitol lawn. With the compact Nikon Coolpix P5100 he always carried he’d grabbed a few shots—maybe a couple of good ones he’d thought. So when he arrived at the Supreme Bean he was in a good mood and just in [...]

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Carmina and Tony Find Meaning

April 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art, Tony and Carmina, photography

It was another Thursday, this one an unseasonably warm and beautiful March day, but Tony West hadn’t noticed. He was preoccupied when he arrived at the Supreme Bean.
His friend, Carmina Sfumato had already claimed a table for them near the center of the seating area. After hugs, Carmina said she would treat. She went [...]

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Carmina and Tony Elucidate the Ineffable

April 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Art, Tony and Carmina, photography

“Why should I explain it? It’s art and if it’s any good it doesn’t need explanation. I’m a painter. My pictures speak for themselves. Words can’t explain the ineffable.” Said Carmina, her voice replete with protest and doubt.
On this day Anthony (Tony) West, a photographer, and his friend Carmina Sfumato, a painter, sat in the [...]

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