Category Archives: Musings

What I Don’t Get About Instagram

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Gary

Instagram is in a bit of hot water with its users right now because of recent changes to its terms of service. People are expressing shock, outrage, and horror that a corporation is (gasp!) putting profitability ahead of their concerns. … Continue reading →

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Black & White Versus Colour

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Gary

The photo above was shot with colour negative film, and then converted into a black-and-white image with software. To my eye at least, it reads far better this way than it does in colour. Indeed, if I had been carrying … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Gary

GAS is nasty business. It’s a close cousin to hoarding and, like that malady, it’s not only a terrible resource drain, but also a distraction that derails your intentions. Fixating on gear instead of the creative process distorts your perception … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Years Ago Today

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Gary

One aspect of being an avid sky watcher is that the passage of time isn’t marked just with pages in a calendar, but also by gaps — the spaces between “once-in-a-lifetime” events. Looking at this photo of Comet Hale-Bopp now, … Continue reading →

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But Is It Art?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Gary

There are some photographic subjects so burdened with powerful associations that it’s difficult to see any representation of them as “art.”  Take, for example, this photograph of a cat.  His name is Beau.  I’ve always liked this portrait, but while … Continue reading →

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