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There is a small number of quintessentially Louisiana things-to-do that I have yet to tick off of my list. That probably sounds pretty grandiose but it is sort of my job to ferret out and explore the treasures of … Continue reading
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“Eggs are the sort of thing that everyone knows how to cook and generally has strong opinions on. There are tricks for making your scrambled eggs fluffy, incantations to say over your frittata and secrets for getting them to … Continue reading
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This deserves a far better explanation than I can muster right now. But, I’ll just say that there is nothing better than an unexpected visit from a dear friend, regardless of the hour.
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My friend Luca and I made a huge loop through the deep south last week. It was a great trip and I got a lot of material for articles and book chapters. However, these photos document the more absurd … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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Okay, so what do these images show? Mainly they show the differences in distortion, magnification, angle of view and image quality of the lenses that I have in my stable. I performed the test to, as closely as possible, … Continue reading
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I don’t really consider photos taken over pints of Guinness in Red Star to be pro-level shooting, but I thought these came out well and captured a nice moment in time. More to the point I am shocked at … Continue reading
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A trip to Angola Prison is always something of a trip down the rabbit hole. It is just an unnerving place, unnerving in its banality or normalcy. This was my sixth of seventh visit out there and it may … 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