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alfredo

(60,071 posts) Mon Jun 22, 2015, 03:54 PM Jun 2015

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My Summer Solstice stroll

Olympus EPM2 Sigma 30mm 2.8, and on one, extension tubes.

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My Summer Solstice stroll (Original Post) alfredo Jun 2015 OP

Love #2. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #1

Thanks. Not saying it is humid, but we don't tan, we rust. alfredo Jun 2015 #4

Teehee Solly Mack Jun 2015 #10

Looks aren't everything. alfredo Jun 2015 #16

You did. You did. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #17

I'm a FLS alfredo Jun 2015 #18

I have plans of being one too. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #19

It is mostly attitude and color and print selections when going out. alfredo Jun 2015 #20

I have to go out? Solly Mack Jun 2015 #21

Unless you have someone to haul the trash to the curb, and perform other alfredo Jun 2015 #22

Good point. Out I go. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #23

In that order? alfredo Jun 2015 #24

I've surprised a neighbor or two over the years. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #25

Hey, it is Sunday morning, everyone is in bed or at church. alfredo Jun 2015 #26

Sundays can be like that. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #27

Yeah. I am working on a bunch of street portraits from the Fairness celebration. alfredo Jun 2015 #28

Excellent! Solly Mack Jun 2015 #29

I'm addicted to Jewel Quest on my iPad. alfredo Jun 2015 #30

We all need our diversions. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #31

Naps seem to be a favorite here. alfredo Jun 2015 #32

Naps create harmony. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #33

and drool on the pillow. alfredo Jun 2015 #34

That's the sign of a good sleep. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #35

True. I've posted some images of the Fairness Campaign celebration. alfredo Jun 2015 #36

I know. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #37

See ya there alfredo Jun 2015 #38

I'll be the one in plaid. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #39

Plaid and glitter. alfredo Jun 2015 #40

Now you've ruined the surprise! Solly Mack Jun 2015 #41

Oh shucks alfredo Jun 2015 #42

It's OK. I need to try new things anyway. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #43

I got out on the other side of the bed this morning. I feel so daring and cutting edge now. alfredo Jun 2015 #44

You're out of control. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #45

And it is wonderful alfredo Jun 2015 #46

It is. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #47

I just bleached the cutting board in preparation for cooking dinner. Broccoli, garlic, and spaghetti alfredo Jun 2015 #48

Sounds tasty. Which peppers? Solly Mack Jun 2015 #49

Crushed cayenne pepper. alfredo Jun 2015 #50

That first one is a stunner NV Whino Jun 2015 #2

Thanks. I like that one too. alfredo Jun 2015 #5

I love the first one and the last one. Curmudgeoness Jun 2015 #3

Thanks. I like the pastels. alfredo Jun 2015 #6

LOL, I knew there would be B&W photos in this OP. Curmudgeoness Jun 2015 #7

Yeah, Adams understood that snapshot was made with a camera, alfredo Jun 2015 #8

Oh that last one is epic. Mira Jun 2015 #9

You're too kind alfredo Jun 2015 #12

Not really, Mira Jun 2015 #14

Whatever you are, it's pretty damn cool alfredo Jun 2015 #15

Oh my, I can't choose between the first or second as my favorite. CrispyQ Jun 2015 #11

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them alfredo Jun 2015 #13

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

1. Love #2.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 04:35 PM

Jun 2015

Is it very hot there? The magnolia seems unhappy. Nice photo, just unhappy bloom.

I love the hanging fruit feel of #1, and the color.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

4. Thanks. Not saying it is humid, but we don't tan, we rust.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:11 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

10. Teehee

Reply to alfredo (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 07:05 PM

Jun 2015

You're funny.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

16. Looks aren't everything.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #10)

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 02:43 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

17. You did. You did.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #16)

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 05:35 PM

Jun 2015

No. I'm not explaining.

You're right, of course.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

18. I'm a FLS

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #17)

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 08:00 PM

Jun 2015

Funny Looking Senior.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

19. I have plans of being one too.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #18)

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 10:57 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

20. It is mostly attitude and color and print selections when going out.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #19)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 07:43 AM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

21. I have to go out?

Reply to alfredo (Reply #20)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 07:06 PM

Jun 2015

The attitude I got covered.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

22. Unless you have someone to haul the trash to the curb, and perform other

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #21)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 07:09 PM

Jun 2015

outdoor domestic chores.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

23. Good point. Out I go.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #22)

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 07:15 PM

Jun 2015

I like jeans and tees.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

24. In that order?

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #23)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 12:06 AM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

25. I've surprised a neighbor or two over the years.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #24)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 06:09 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

26. Hey, it is Sunday morning, everyone is in bed or at church.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #25)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 09:51 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

27. Sundays can be like that.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #26)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 11:23 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

28. Yeah. I am working on a bunch of street portraits from the Fairness celebration.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #27)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 11:28 PM

Jun 2015

I will post Saturday.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

29. Excellent!

Reply to alfredo (Reply #28)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 11:32 PM

Jun 2015

I'm playing video games.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

30. I'm addicted to Jewel Quest on my iPad.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #29)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 11:38 PM

Jun 2015

I would have been done and had the photos posted if not for that game.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

31. We all need our diversions.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #30)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 11:41 PM

Jun 2015

I need fewer but that's another story.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

32. Naps seem to be a favorite here.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #31)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 08:46 AM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

33. Naps create harmony.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #32)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 11:53 AM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

34. and drool on the pillow.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #33)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 12:10 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

35. That's the sign of a good sleep.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #34)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 12:12 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

36. True. I've posted some images of the Fairness Campaign celebration.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #35)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 12:18 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

37. I know.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #36)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 12:19 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

38. See ya there

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #37)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 12:20 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

39. I'll be the one in plaid.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #38)

Sat Jun 27, 2015, 11:54 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

40. Plaid and glitter.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #39)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 12:19 AM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

41. Now you've ruined the surprise!

Reply to alfredo (Reply #40)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 12:19 AM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

42. Oh shucks

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #41)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 09:07 AM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

43. It's OK. I need to try new things anyway.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #42)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 05:03 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

44. I got out on the other side of the bed this morning. I feel so daring and cutting edge now.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #43)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 05:41 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

45. You're out of control.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #44)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 05:46 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

46. And it is wonderful

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #45)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 06:14 PM

Jun 2015

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

47. It is.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #46)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 06:17 PM

Jun 2015

Guess what I'm doing.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

48. I just bleached the cutting board in preparation for cooking dinner. Broccoli, garlic, and spaghetti

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #47)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 06:22 PM

Jun 2015

is the main dish. Some Salmon will be on the side. Soy sauce, hot peppers, and cracked black pepper goes in the broccoli. Parmesan cheese is optional.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)

49. Sounds tasty. Which peppers?

Reply to alfredo (Reply #48)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 06:26 PM

Jun 2015

I need a cook.

I was smiling.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

50. Crushed cayenne pepper.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #49)

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 06:31 PM

Jun 2015

I'm off to the kitchen.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

2. That first one is a stunner

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 05:12 PM

Jun 2015

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

5. Thanks. I like that one too.

Reply to NV Whino (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:14 PM

Jun 2015

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

3. I love the first one and the last one.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 05:57 PM

Jun 2015

Although the first thought in my mind when I saw the maple samaras was that you will have a real mess soon.

The last one is so peaceful.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

6. Thanks. I like the pastels.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:22 PM

Jun 2015

The last one had to be black and white.

I had just finished reading Imogen Cunningham's "Flora." It inspired me to get out and do more flower and vegetation photos, and more black and white.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

7. LOL, I knew there would be B&W photos in this OP.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:28 PM

Jun 2015

Actually, I was surprised at the color. Usually I am not a fan of B&W, but sometimes it just works so much better. It did with the birch trees. And Ansel Adams.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

8. Yeah, Adams understood that snapshot was made with a camera,

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #7)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:36 PM

Jun 2015

but a photograph is made in the darkroom.

The magnolia flower was influenced by Cunningham.

Mira

(22,380 posts)

9. Oh that last one is epic.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:37 PM

Jun 2015

Makes me want to sing old German folk songs. I see it as a CD cover.

The first and second are my next favorites. I like how the weight of the design on the bottom is supported by nothing in the white fade of a background.
The third one - to me - seems to say: Feed me, Seymour.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

12. You're too kind

Reply to Mira (Reply #9)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 10:39 PM

Jun 2015

Mira

(22,380 posts)

14. Not really,

Reply to alfredo (Reply #12)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 11:14 PM

Jun 2015

honest, maybe.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

15. Whatever you are, it's pretty damn cool

Reply to Mira (Reply #14)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 11:48 PM

Jun 2015

CrispyQ

(36,464 posts)

11. Oh my, I can't choose between the first or second as my favorite.

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 10:28 PM

Jun 2015

Thank you for sharing!

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

13. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #11)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 10:42 PM

Jun 2015

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