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I don’t normally rant on this website or the food blog I write for Country Roads Magazine, but sometimes you have to call it like you see it. In a world full of self-delusion (and who can blame us), … Continue reading
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My mother, Ashley Fox-Smith, her Aunt Edna and I visited David Atkins again this year and were again generously gifted with a pirate’s trove of heirloom bulbs. While the ladies in question got a wide variety of bulbs, I … Continue reading
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There is a little patch of ground near the barn where my family lives that harbors a small stand of one of my favorite plants. This particular Lycoris radiate or Red Spider Lily is a “volunteer.” No one knows who … Continue reading
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In spite of my reservations about its overuse, I have been playing around with HDR (High Dynamic Range imaging) a bit lately. I used the technique on a shot a few days ago that I am really pleased with … Continue reading
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I drove to Eunice on Sunday night in spite of the excesses of Spanish Town Mardi Gras and an unsightly rug burn on my forehead. I had to photograph a boucherie for Spencer Magazine at 7AM and leaving my … Continue reading
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Photoburst is a website dedicated to showcasing travel photographs. They pick a daily travel photo, weekly winners and have a monthly prize as well. I am flattered to report that one of my shots from my recent trip to Nicaragua … Continue reading
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My mother says I have been overtaken by a “cooking frenzy.” This is, in large measure, true. I have not had a lot to photograph lately and cooking, for me anyway, is very therapeutic. So, even though I spent … Continue reading
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Crawfish and Roasted Butternut Squash Soufflé 2 Large Butternut Squash 1lb Crawfish Tails 1 Yellow Onion, Chopped 1 Golden Bell Pepper, Chopped 1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped 2 tbsp Garlic, minced 2 tbsp Ginger, minced 1 tsp Dry, Spicy Mustard … Continue reading
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Pinto Bean and Venison Chili w/ Vegan Alternative 1lb Dried Pinto Beans, cleaned and soaked overnight 1lb Ground Venison (Venison/Pork Mix is fine) 2 Large Yellow Onions, medium dice 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 4 Medium, Roasted Hatch Peppers with the … Continue reading
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I am doing a series of portraits and photographic studies for The Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) and The Capital Area Transits System (CATS). The first morning of shooting started early. My brain was still a little cloudy from only … Continue reading
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Now I understand that some people will be appalled, just on general principle, at the idea of attaching a purposely cheap, plastic lens to a high-end, full-frame camera. They just don’t see the point. The Canon 5D MKII can … Continue reading