Tag Archives: photography

What the heck is “Artaeology”?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

When Michelle Richards added me to her Facebook group “Artaeology”, I was immediately intrigued. I knew it had something to do with art, old buildings, photography and Cape Breton. Four things that mean so much to me. But what the heck … Continue reading →

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What remains

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Last week one of my classmates very kindly offered to let me use her Canon Rebel digital SLR camera from now until April, as she’s not in the Photography class and isn’t using her camera much. As I’m still waiting … Continue reading →

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Lighten up

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Lately in some of my classes we’ve been working with shadows. The top photo is of an India Ink illustration we had to do. The specs were: an object in silhouette, with a shadow that is of something different. 8″ … Continue reading →

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Adding handwriting to photos

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Inspired by Elsie of A Beautiful Mess, last spring I got myself a Bamboo tablet. I didn’t practice with it much until now, though, because I didn’t have a Mac nor did I have Photoshop. Excuses, excuses, I know. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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falling

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

  What I love about October… …cool mornings and earlier evenings. …leaves turning colour. …Halloween – spooky things, orange and black colour themes, cats and spiders. …Thanksgiving and fall decor – oranges, reds, browns. …Lots of wind that pushes all … Continue reading →

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give me a sign

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

The signs are sprouting up everywhere. (These ones are some that I passed on a walk the other day, near my house.) Let’s have some fun with this – take a snapshot or two of an election sign or signs … Continue reading →

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For Carol: Garden in Black and White

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

As you may or may not know, Carol Kennedy passed away this week. I’ve known Carol since I was a little girl, but it really only hit me this week just how much she had inspired me. I hadn’t really … Continue reading →

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Lately: July 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Loving the shadows on the floor of the marina. (I am there a lot. Many twelve-hour shifts.) Trying to appreciate every little bit of time I do get with my boyfriend, who lives on the Northside, and who I don’t … Continue reading →

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Links Loved

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

(By the way, the font used in the above graphic is Mexcellent. It is a free download.) The Stupid Things You Do On Facebook (And How To Fix Them) is a good piece about making your experience on Facebook better. … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Jay McNeil

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Jay McNeil is the News Director for Newcap Radio in Cape Breton, which owns 101.9 The Giant (top 40 hits) and 103.5 The Eagle (country music). He cohosts The Early Show on The Eagle (weekdays 6AM-9AM). If you would like … Continue reading →

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