Desert Weyr Blog
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Editor Fail!
Whoops – I just realized I was saving my blog posts as drafts by default. They weren’t getting posted at all! Massive cockpit error. I’ll be going in and ensuring they are set to be seen today, once I return from a morning meeting. Moral of the story: check your blog from something other than… Continue reading
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Sunny Power
This is the local DMEA installer, who’s swapping out our electric meter for a net meter. Our Black Sheep Power & Light solar electric system is now fully operational. Colorado always has lots of sunny days. Prompt: Illustrate your local weather today with a photo. Rain or shine, cloudy or clear, communicate what it’s like… Continue reading
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Diagonal Roosts
There are not many diagonal lines around the farm at this time. Prompt: Make a photograph featuring a diagonal line or series of diagonal lines. Pull our attention through the photograph. Continue reading
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Repeated Tomato
The tomatoes are in now. I love the bright colors and fresh taste of vine-ripened tomatoes! Prompt: Use repetition to create an interesting photograph today. Grids, patterns, and a series of lines will all do the trick. Continue reading
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Metal
My Leatherman is always with me. I tried for a soft light and sharp focus, but only got it partially focused. Prompt: Make a photograph of something metallic today. Put the emphasis on texture and light. Continue reading
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Soft Cat
Soft light for a very soft cat. Prompt: Make a photograph with soft light today. Try to almost totally eliminate shadows on your subject. Continue reading
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Tools
I use this instant-read thermometer nearly every day while cooking. It’s not my most important tool, but it’s one I do rely on all the time. Prompt: Make a photo of a tool today. Screwdriver, pliers, computer – what’s the tool you find most important on a daily basis? Continue reading
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Dark Sheep
The ewes and lambs are petitioning for fresh grass. Prompt: Make a low-key proto today with lots of dark areas. You might need to use exposure compensation to make it work. Continue reading
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Five Shuttles
I got so far behind on daily shoot pictures that I inadvertently used the same shot for two assignments. Here is a re-take. Five weaving shuttles, empty and unused. I haven’t had time to weave in almost two years. Prompt: Today’s number is five. Make a photo that illustrates the number in some way, either… Continue reading
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Glass
One of the critical glass items in my morning: the coffee maker. The water spots are on the outside. Prompt: Make a photograph of something made out of glass. Be sure to go for interesting reflections or highlights. Continue reading