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Depth of Field Tips by Light Stalking

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

I discovered Light Stalking on Twitter, and highly recommend it to photographers.
I just received an email that Light Stalking is offering a free eBook to help understand how best to work with your camera’s depth of field settings. And they say:
While there is absolutely no requirement that you do this, it would be great if [...]

Service dog will keep Tyler Grieb safe and help him connect with others

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

4 Paws for Ability, an organization that trains service dogs to assist people who have developmental or physical disabilities, has accepted six-year-old Tyler Grieb to receive a service dog.
Tyler, son of Scott Grieb and Emily Nehus, has been diagnosed with autism, a mild seizure condition, and a rare brain disorder called agenesis of [...]

Olympia, on a typical winter evening when it isn’t raining

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

This just in from my sister, Jan Pierson, who lives in Olympia, Washington:
“Life in rainy Washington State isn’t always without its beauty and sunsets! I am blessed living on the bay and I know it.”
Jan is my gorgeous, talented younger sister who sometimes writes under the pen name Calamity Jan. She is [...]

Phoenix nonprofit honors Fowler, adds 5 to board

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Arizona Center for Disability Law Board awarded Renaldo Fowler an award for 25 years of service at a January 29 Board Meeting held at the Disability Empowerment Campus. Fowler, a Senior Staff Advocate, is a highly respected Arizona advocate who specializes in special education. During the meeting, he also provided seclusion and restraint training for [...]

Extreme Exposure Photography Rocks!

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I recently received a 2010 calendar from Ted and Martha Vorfeld, who live on the Big Island. It’s a Lava Calendar of work by Bruce Omori and Tom Kuali`i. It is exquisite, impeccable, brilliant photography. Do visit their website at http://www.extremeexposure.com/index.php.

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou from Waimanalo

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Waimanalo, Hawaii is one of the loveliest settings in Hawaii. My family, Peter and Esther, live there. On the beach. The following photos were taken from the front yard for New Year’s by my grandson, Jason Green.

Mossyrock Musings

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

It’s been an enchanting visit to Christmas Hills Tree Farm for Christmas and the days following. Delightful family and friends, all kinds of activities, food at every turn, and a warm atmosphere. Couple this will several treks with my brother to take pictures of creeks, lakes, rivers, mountains, forest beauty, and animals. Got an especially [...]

Mt Rainier a day after Christmas

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

My brother, David and I made a delightful trip from Christmas Hills Tree Farm to Mt. Rainier. It was a glorious day…the day after Christmas, and grandkids were playing with their bikes, scooters and all other kinds of toys. We decided it was the perfect time to take some photos.
We headed for Morton, then [...]

Arizona Highways publishes sister’s article

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

It’s been a long wait! My sister, Jan Crook Pierson, wrote an article for Arizona Highways several years ago, and it’s finally published. It’s about our dad, Cal Crook, and his photography:
Trip of a Lifetime: Monument Valley is a mystical place that has attracted artists, Hollywood directors, family vacationers and other vagabonds for years. It [...]

Nellie’s Tail - Abstract Art

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

I thought it would be fun to do some closeups of my granddog, Nellie’s tail. She’s a gorgeous St. Bernard with the most incredible fluffy white tail. I’ve just spent some time working with some digital editing software to get several versions of that tail: Fauvist, Impasto, and Silk Screen styles. Fun.