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Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Hugs

Hugs
52Frames - Week 50 - Black And White Minimalism
Extra Challenge: Portrait

My grandson and his polar bear...quite a pair.  Caught them in a candid moment.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5.6 1/200 26mm (40mm equiv) ISO 6400

Photographed 12/8/21

Monday, December 6, 2021

8th Night

8th Night
CLondon52w49: Inspired By

From the C.London website: "Inspiration comes from countless places. I often pull inspiration from films, for example. Some may find inspiration in nature or music. Think about what’s inspired you lately and create an image that is an homage to that. Share with us what that inspiration was and how you interpreted it."

This year, I have been most inspired photographically by this weekly challenge and the additional coaching received from Chelsea.  To pay homage to this inspiration, I chose our candles lit for the last night of Hanukkah 2021.  I prefer to see light & color emerging from the darkness rather than being enveloped by darkness.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f7.1 1/200 26mm (40mm equiv) ISO 5000

Photographed 12/5/21

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Bunny

Bunny
Chicago, IL

Great costume, great hair, great smile. This young woman allowed me to make her portrait during trick-or-treating.

Sony A7C f4.0 @ 1/250 64mm ISO 1250

Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8

Photographed 10/31/21

Friday, December 3, 2021

Play On

Play On
52Frames - Week 49 - Common Object
Extra Challenge: Product Photography

The original Play:One has been around awhile, yet a pair of these put me to sleep every night.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4.0 1/80 26mm (40mm equiv) ISO 12800

Photographed 12/3/21

Thursday, December 2, 2021

20 → 60

20 → 60
I-94 East

I am a GPS fanatic, turning it on in the car whenever a highway trip is involved, even if I know exactly where I'm going.  I love and rely on the live traffic updates.  On rare occasion, I forget to turn it on (like this afternoon) and as a result turned a normal 20 minute drive into 60 minutes.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f5 1/1600 26mm (40mm equiv) ISO 200

Photographed 12/2/21