Tag Archives: photography

Happy Photo Day

Posted on May 14, 2019 by swabby429

Although World Photo Day isn’t until August, I noted it in my day planner as today. I don’t know why I did this or where the idea came from. Oh well, all I can say is that today or any … Continue reading →

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The Visit To Prospect Hill Cemetery

Posted on October 28, 2018 by swabby429

The usual Autumn grey overcast finally cleared over Nebraska. We actually had some gorgeous Autumn weather a few days ago. It was time to take a walk in the park, so to speak. A walk in the park reserved for … Continue reading →

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Fun With Closeups

Posted on September 17, 2018 by swabby429

A couple of weeks ago, Northeast Nebraskans celebrated Labor Day weekend under overcast, rainy conditions. This largely put the kibosh on fun, outdoor activities. I leaned back in the easy chair in the living room after grabbing my camera to … Continue reading →

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Snapshots As Flashback Triggers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by swabby429

The personal paper and emulsion snapshots we have tucked away in albums can be thought of as a type of folk art. Whether other people believe this is true or not, the pictures can certainly trigger memories of times and events … Continue reading →

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More Personal Pictures

Posted on September 7, 2017 by swabby429

Every so often I remember to file away images in my photo files that are stored on the laptop. While sorting them into categories, I also set a few aside to share with the public. As always, it was difficult … Continue reading →

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A Few Old Family Photos

Posted on March 13, 2017 by swabby429

During the past year or so, I’ve been going through old belongings that had been squirreled away in nooks and crannies of dad’s house.  Perhaps the most interesting, yet melancholy inducing artifacts are a handful of very old photographs. Most … Continue reading →

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American Cars (Book Review)

Posted on November 12, 2016 by swabby429

I couldn’t help but notice The Illustrated Directory of American Cars on the shelf at the Norfolk (Nebraska) Public Library.  It’s so large that it was placed spine up on the shelf.  The cover is dominated by the front of … Continue reading →

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