Tag Archives: photography

Nine Years Ago, I Stopped Using My 35mm Film Camera

Posted on July 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Yesterday, I got the photos back from my experimental use of (and relearning to handle) my Yashica 108 MP (multi program) SLR camera. Most of them were humdrum, slightly out-of-focus, and rushed. But a couple stood out: the sleeping gnome … Continue reading →

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My First Position in a Scotiabank Branch

Posted on July 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Assistant Accountant, Midland, Ontario (1974) I’ve lived in Midland, now, for 10 years. While passing the Scotiabank yesterday afternoon, I reminded myself that I hadn’t yet photographed the front of this branch. So here it is. The final image of … Continue reading →

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This Filming Location is Listed as “Windermere Manor”

Posted on June 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Switching Channels (1988) I was living in England by the time this film was released on an unsuspecting public. But, having a weather eye open for familiar settings, I noticed that the weekend away scenes were shot with a backdrop … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of Year Again

Posted on May 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Lilacs

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My David Hockney Impressions

Posted on May 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

David Hockney (July 9, 1937) There’s something about his art that echoes in my mind. Over the years, when we still had a backyard pool. I would take photos that seemed stylized, like his art. Here’s a sampling. . .

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Like Something Out of the Twilight Zone

Posted on April 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Imagine if you will, trying to go to sleep while a thunderstorm rages outside in the dark of night: then one thunderbolt comes close enough to turn on your overhead bedroom light. Well, that’s a surprise! It happened to us … Continue reading →

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My Latest Image of Our Chihuahua

Posted on March 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Buddy, in the Sunshine

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Can Spring Be Far Behind?

Posted on March 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Our local bunny is out in daylight hours for the first time in months.

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Good Morning, Mr. Northern Cardinal

Posted on March 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The weather’s changed again: it’s warmer today, than yesterday.

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Six Years Ago, Tomorrow, I Captured This Image

Posted on March 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Phoenix Rising (March 4, 2019)

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