Monthly Archives: January 2008

Three Women, Gredos, Spain

Posted on January 31, 2008 by GLSmyth

This was from one of my many walks in Gredos, Spain. It was a common sight to see these three women make their daily walk, probably for the same reason as mine, to enjoy a perfect day in a perfect … Continue reading →

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Railing, Gredos, Spain

Posted on January 28, 2008 by GLSmyth

When I was in Spain I stayed in a hotel in Gredos for the majority of my stay. This was a four star motel (fortunately, paid for by Englishtown, no other way to afford this), which was partially new, partially … Continue reading →

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The Bridge By Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Posted on January 24, 2008 by GLSmyth

I have printed this image several ways, even when sending it as a postcard. The image looks back to Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain from the other side of the bridge. I have gone back and … Continue reading →

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House, Wales

Posted on January 22, 2008 by GLSmyth

When I was in Wales, one of the primary purposes was to see the castles, especially the ones that were built during the suppression by the English. These castles were built as military installations to control the countryside, and had … Continue reading →

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The Failure Of Technology

Posted on January 18, 2008 by GLSmyth

“We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy little accidents.” It’s hard to knock the late Bob Ross – he got complete joy from what he was doing, and it showed in his work and personality. When things did not … Continue reading →

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Photogram 19

Posted on January 15, 2008 by GLSmyth

I try not to waste anything, even things that have long outlived their purpose can sometimes continue to be used for a purpose not originally intended. This was my idea behind my photogram series. A photogram is made by placing … Continue reading →

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Lotus

Posted on January 11, 2008 by GLSmyth

I have seen a lot of groups over the years, and one of the most fun to watch was Lotus. Their music has everyone dancing, either with a partner or by themselves. The light show added to the trance of … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Boat, Smith Island

Posted on January 8, 2008 by GLSmyth

There was a time when watermen worked the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, harvesting blue crabs and anything else nature had to offer. There was a thriving community on Smith Island, which lies within the Bay on the boundary of … Continue reading →

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Leaf

Posted on January 3, 2008 by GLSmyth

Many years ago I remember reading about digital photography in a photo magazine. The author talked about how he had a chance to go to a lab at Kodak and use their very expensive machine to burn and dodge portions … Continue reading →

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