My lovely brother-in-law Calvin Morado died in Albuquerque today—at home with my sister Margo—after a battle of many months with cancer. Calvin was one of the most cheerful, enthusiastic, positive people you could hope to meet. He was kind and supportive. He ought to have lived longer.
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You cannot imagine how many versions of this picture I went through before settling on this one. (Sometimes I truly believe I’m a maniac and should be medicated.) I’m not at all clear on why I kept persisting, despite ample evidence indicating that I was never going to get what I wanted from it. I’ll…
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It’s no decisive moment, but I like the contrast between the ellipses and the rectangles in this picture. And it has bounced light. A Year Ago: Father, Son, Waiter It was the boy who caught my eye first… [read more]
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Whatever you’re doing, better do it outside! Me, I’m off to a workshop on beekeeping. A Year Ago: Pelican A wonderful bird is a pelican… [read more]
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This image sums up many of the pros and cons of St. Augustine. It was taken in the heart of the old downtown, which has been turned into a pedestrian mall. The center of town has certainly been touristified, but not in an especially unpleasant manner. The place still has “good bones.” The winter sky…
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I CAN’T LIVE BY YOUR RULES, MAN! FREEBIRD!!1! A Year Ago: Passage I’ve tried to photograph this confluence of light and architectural detail before… [read more]
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Ah, young love. A Year Ago: Beauty Can Save Your Life Here’s a version of the talk I gave this evening at IgniteDC #6… [read more]
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It’s traditional to picture the past year as an old man, and the new year as a newborn baby. Kate’s youngest—though far from an infant—will do nicely in his beauty, freshness, and innocent charm.
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This is not my family, but they treat me like kin. The Kolker-Borton Axis invites me to their festivities and makes me feel at home, included, and loved. Merry Christmas to all that celebrate, and may we all—whatever our faith—find a place among people we love.
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Did I mention it was cold in Albuquerque? And it snowed?
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