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Entries Tagged as 'nostalgia'

In Black and White

September 13th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, Images, black and white photography, photography

Black and white photography is neither inferior or superior to color photography. Each has its merits. However, black and white photography allows the photographer to explore form and light in ways that color prevents or obscures.
A particular quality of the black and white photograph is its ability to immediately confer an aura of nostalgia on [...]

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Government Motors and Capitol Offenses

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

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 in [...]

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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 a walk [...]

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My Photography Beginnings

May 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Design and Communication, Uncategorized, photography

And in the beginning there was, for me at least, the Kodak Brownie Bullet. As simple as could be, it took black and white roll film and allowed no adjustment for aperture, shutter speed or focus. It was truly a point-and-shoot. For a kid in the 1950s, it was perfect. 
Later as a Marine, stationed in [...]

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Lit by the Sun

January 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Shaw’s Diner
As the sun rose I found much to photograph, anything that stood up so the light would strike it—an almost audible clamor—at sunrise—houses, barns, fences and telephone poles, clusters of trees and dwellings, and like a sail at sea the occasional gleam of a grain elevator. I saw it but did not fully sense that [...]

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