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First District Schoolhouse, Haddam CT
This blog entry is part of an ongoing project called “One Room Schoolhouses in CT”).  If you’re interested in the history of one room schoolhouses in CT I suggest you purchase CONNECTICUT SCHOOLHOUSES THROUGH TIME by Melinda K. Elliott. This book was has been a very helpful resource for me as I did my research. At time of writing this book…
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Silhouette of Loving Couple
Although I’ve done shots like this before, back in the day, when I was a wedding photographer this shot is actually an illusion. How was it done?  6″ tall ceramic statue  Placed on a table in my studio  (1) strong backlight against a white cardboard backdrop  Using manual focus bring the edges of the hands and head into sharp focus.…
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Diecast Miniature truck in real world farm scene
This 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup is a 6″ diecast replica was photographed with a Sony A7RV, 61mp, full frame mirrorless camera and a Sony 90 mm F2.8 maco lens on a turntable in my studio with 3 lights and reflectors. The barn had been photographed years earlier in Bethlehem CT with a Sony Nex 7, 24.3 mp , APS-C camera…
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A Tour of Hubbard Park, Meriden CT
Video tour of Hubbard Park, Meriden CT. This video was made with an Insta 360 X3 video camera.
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Blackstone River, March 2024
Occasionally I have business in Cumberland RI. When I do I often stop at the Cumberland River State Park which is directly behind the Cumberland Mill Condominiums. This location, by the highway and walking bridge brings me nothing but peace. I just take in the surrounding view as well as the rushing water from the Blackstone River. You can’t beat…
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Avery Beverages – 2024 Presidential Campaign Bottles
I was impressed by Avery Beverages marketing approach with the 2024 presidential campaign labels on their pop bottles. As a result, I took an image and made a video. Sony A7RV, 61mp mirrorless camera and a Sony 90mm f2.8 lens were used int the making of the video and image. Image: 1/10th, f8, ISO 100, MANUAL MODE Red colored back light,…
