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“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” Ansel Adams
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POTD 8/26/2011
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Ouch!
POTD 8/26/2011

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  • Waterfall at the dam<br />
Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br />
1/3/2010
  • "Nothing lasts for ever but the Earth and sky.” <br />
Kansas (Rock group)<br />
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Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br />
1/5/2010
  • Tree in winter<br />
Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br />
1/6/2010<br />
Cross process filter, PSP X2
  • Monument Valley
  • Entering Monument Valley
  • Meet Harry<br />
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While visiting the Grand Canyon, we had the pleasure of meeting Harry.  He has spent his life as a rancher, or as I prefer, a cowboy, working the ranches of the Southwest.  The ranch he had worked at for the past 12 years had closed due to the economy and he now works at Grand Canyon Village.<br />
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After chatting with Harry a while, I asked if he'd mind if I took his picture.  He seemed surprised that anyone would want to do that, but said "Well sure, if you want to."  I think this image captures the character of this man, and reflects the ruggedness of the geography and profession in which he has spent his life.<br />
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We saw Harry again a few times during our visit, and he always gave us a warm smile and a friendly wave.  Meeting Harry was one of the many highpoints of our trip.
  • Hoover Dam celebrated it's 75th anniversary in 2010. <br />
1/11/2011<br />
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I was drawn to the art-deco facades, statues etc. that adorned the top of the dam.  I made another version of this image in B&W that seems more appropriate to the era when the dam was built, and that's posted here: <a href="http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1152858674_cYDBT-M-LB">http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1152858674_cYDBT-M-LB</a><br />
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Not sure which is better.  What do you think?<br />
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Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the US states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives.  Wikipedia
  • From an earlier walk through Boston<br />
POTD 4/2/2011<br />
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Thanks for all the comments on yesterdays Eat, Pray Love spoof.  Much appreciated!
  • 3/11/2011<br />
Capturing the city<br />
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From a sunset photowalk taken in Boston last summer.<br />
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Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's "Doors" photo.  Jim Morrison also thanks you :-)
  • Ouch!<br />
POTD 8/26/2011
  • 3/21/2011<br />
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A sunny one from the archives.  For information on texture and side lighting, please visit: <a href="http://wp.me/pasxa-bb">http://wp.me/pasxa-bb</a><br />
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“It doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions.”  Jim Rohn
  • “Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.”  Joseph Addison<br />
POTD: 4/3/2011<br />
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  • Hershy

    on August 30, 2011

    Really colourful! :)

  • Dianne M. Ward

    on August 27, 2011

    Great find, wonderful bright colors! So the question is was the black eye part of the original work, or an add on by a graffiti artist, lol!

  • 100987laurajohnson

    on August 27, 2011

    Definitely has some sharp colors.

  • PhotosByZola

    on August 27, 2011

    love the colors

  • fotoeffects

    on August 27, 2011

    Wonderful colors!

  • Happy Tree

    on August 27, 2011

    Lol!

  • Scianghetti

    on August 27, 2011

    what a fun find! well captured!

  • webstersway

    on August 27, 2011

    LOL!!! Awesome find and capture!!! Amazing color!!!

  • sharkbayte

    on August 27, 2011

    Very cool find, awesome colors!

  • fotomom

    on August 27, 2011

    Right, but that blue is sooooo pretty. Great find!

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