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In Un-Saturated Country

Two Weeks of Thumbnails

Got back from a great two weeks in Colorado. Not enough snow, but plenty of mountains. Here are a few iPhone pics made into a square. This should hold up for a couple days until I get my feet on the ground again.

Fog v.2

I had another day of weather to go shoot in. It wasn't as thick as last week and there was much higher humidity. Still...I got a few. Any favorites?

Fog

I finally saw some weather in North Texas the other day. It is usually sunny or cloudy with no rain or snow. For 24 hours the roads and fields were covered in fog. I had to take advantage of the milky faded horizons. I'm happy with the mix of photos that came out of the drive. I am hoping for another day soon. It has potential for a good series.

I Likes v.5

Major General Mary Saunders

Every once in a while you meet a particularly strong person. Not strong in a physical sense, although that is also a common attribute, but more a person who carries themselves in a powerful way.

Last week I photographed Mary Saunders. Currently, she is heading a new leadership program at Texas Women's University here in Denton, Texas. Leadership apparently came naturally to Mary, as she spent most of her life in the Air Force eventually becoming a Major General. She held a certain patience in her manner that went beyond military training. Clearly she was accustomed to speaking and dealing with people like myself. Her personality was both calm and direct.

This was my first time taking a portrait of a high ranking military person. It was an experience I hope to have again.

Santa Claus

It's Christmas time again. Time for massive ad campaigns and things I don't need. It does help me turn off the television set. It does not, however, sell me products. Especially when work is slow and the last thing I need is a new car.

It is also a time for Santa. I always take photos at some of the many Santa events for kids. I feel for the Santa more than anything. First words out of this guys mouth to me: "Are you married? Don't do it or you'll end up dressed like me."

Tis the season.

Oldies

Going through old photos for a couple contests I found some shots I liked but never found a place for.

This is the place.

Celina Orange

I showed up to another football game last night to see hunters forging their way into a high school stadium. After a second look, I realize that the orange is really the school color of Celina High School. This, I gotta say, has to be the best color a school could pick. Just orange. I set out to find a set of images not action related.