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Tegan Wendland from WRKF and I drove down to Isle de Jean Charles in Terrebonne Parish yesterday. Martin Environmental Solutions, America’s Wetland Trust and the United Houma Nation were all pitching in to try to save some of the rapidly … Continue reading
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I was going back through some old image files, looking for some shots for a commercial client, when I came across this photo. It made me long for the crisp days of winter and the beautiful light that falls … Continue reading
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There is an old adage that I think originates in Hollywood that says you should never work with animals or children. Admittedly, neither group takes prompts quite as well as full-grown humans, but they are generally a good bit … Continue reading
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I ventured over to the reenactment of the Battle of Blood River in Springfield, LA on Sunday. The canons roared, the troops sallied around a stand of hard woods, much period gear was on display. It is always interesting … Continue reading
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A somewhat arcane and technical question has been perplexing me for a while. What is the proper zoom setting for a flash when it is going to be used in a softbox? My Canon Speedlite 430 EX IIs have … Continue reading
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In college, I had a roommate who had a fish that looked like Richard Nixon. The fish always looked this way but dogs are a lot more expressive. I stopped by the plush and comfortable pet hotel, Petz Plaza, … Continue reading
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“Wayne’s Barbeque near the Livingston exit on Interstate 12 is right across the highway from another, more modern looking BBQ restaurant. So, it stands to reason that a little slow-cooked completion keeps both spots producing the best pit product … Continue reading
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I humbly suggest clicking on a few of the images in this post. A recent update to the theme I use for the blog allows you to view much larger versions of them when you do. I stopped by … Continue reading
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Quinn had her first dance class on Wednesday at Powell-Moise School of Dance. It was accomplished with a minimum of tears, although Quinn did throw up on Anna as they were crossing the street towards the studio. That messy … Continue reading
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For a couple of years I have been thinking about a mixed media project. The idea occurred to me when my grandfather was showing me stacks of old stock certificates from the insurance company our family used to own. … Continue reading
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California has the Redwoods. Utah and Nevada have the Joshua Trees. In Louisiana, we have three iconic trees— the Magnolia, the Cypress and the Live Oak. We get so used to seeing them that only the most exceptional example … Continue reading
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The project I am currently working on for the Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau is just the sort of project that I love. It is wide open. Of course, they want me to photograph plenty of specific sights … Continue reading