Gulf of Mexico – Giblets & Flapdoodle

The sun rises over its namesake, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. A B&W photo shows a freighter under the bridge on its way to Tampa. On May 9, 1980, a similar … Continue reading Urban Thursday #6: “In the Crosshairs”

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By oopsjohn Apr 20, 2016April 19, 2016

Big Glass, Small Tripods

I mentioned in a previous post that big lenses typically require tripods that I am too impulsive to fiddle with. Hence, not for me. Such dedication also sometimes invites the … Continue reading Big Glass, Small Tripods

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By oopsjohn Nov 27, 2015November 20, 2015

Pic du Jour #12: “Weather Forecast = Undecided”

🙂 🙂 🙂 – pic du jour – [a Friday image project, a la carte]

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By oopsjohn Aug 8, 2015

Life Is Good

Shortly after my last post the weather took a change for the better. Rains stopped, flood waters receded; life is back to normal here on the Gulf Coast. 🙂 🙂 … Continue reading Life Is Good

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By oopsjohn Aug 3, 2015August 3, 2015

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

It has been raining for 18 days now and I am not the least bit thrilled. Not the normal summer pattern of brief-but-intense showers quickly replaced by a blazing sun … Continue reading Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

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By oopsjohn Feb 11, 2015February 10, 2015

Beached

🙂 🙂 🙂

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By oopsjohn Feb 3, 2015

Blisters

She seems to be rethinking her decision to wear high heels on a late-afternoon stroll along the waterfront. 🙂 🙂 🙂

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By oopsjohn Jan 26, 2015

Couples

A few days ago the State of Florida began to issue same-sex marriage licenses and perhaps it is no coincidence that gay couples suddenly seemed to nudge everyone else out … Continue reading Couples

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By oopsjohn Jan 20, 2015

Home Before Dark

It is well known amongst photographers that if you are going out shooting, first pray for bad weather. That’s because angry skies add drama to an image. But they can … Continue reading Home Before Dark