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Entries Tagged as 'photography'

Straight Photography

July 22nd, 2009 · 7 Comments · Art, photography

I find little need to resort to tricks to make a picture interesting or beautiful. The world has plenty to offer a discerning eye and mind and for me that is the challenge and joy of photography. I prefer to make “straight” photographs. I do not add or remove objects from these photographs and I [...]

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Tattoos and the Laminated Photo ID

July 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography, Politics and Social Issues, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized

Carmina, Curran and Tony Ponder Identity “Prosperity derives from exploitation.” William Wordsworth  “Habit rules the unreflecting herd.”  William Wordsworth It was lunchtime at the Supreme Bean and Carmina had arrived early. From a table near the front window she watched the promenade of office workers on the other side of the glass. Tagged like dogs, their [...]

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Captioning the Photograph

June 15th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography, Tony and Carmina, Uncategorized

Carmina and Tony Discuss Captions To caption, or not to caption: that is the question:
 Whether ’tis nobler to suffer the outrageous comments of ignorant viewers, Or to arm them against a sea of error and prejudice,
 And by gently explaining lead them to greater knowledge and joy? “Oh what to do—what to do?” Tony [...]

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Government Motors and Capitol Offenses

June 3rd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Images, photography, Politics and Social Issues

On the first day of June 2009, General Motors became Government Motors. Compelled to declare bankruptcy the company turned over 60% of its control to the Obama administration and the taxpayers of our nation. On this same day a rally was held at the Michigan Capitol building. It was predicted that thousands would attend Reinvest [...]

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Subjects, Objects and Photography

May 25th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography

  Brian’s father collected antique automobiles, many of which he restored in the combined workshop and garage behind his home. In those years, from Eisenhower through Ford, the Mill’s home received the same meticulous and loving care that Mr. Mills lavished on his cars. On a recent visit to Owosso, Michigan, my hometown, I took [...]

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