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Full time #geek. #photographer
#woke, #leftwing, #anti-racism, #LGBTQ+ ally,
#Equality, #Justice, #Empathy, #Science.

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It's cold and snowing outside. Nothing better to do than edit pictures and clean records.

We did walk the two blocks to our favorite restaurant for lunch but other than that and taking the pups outdoors to do their business, no more outside time.
#photography #vinyl #snowday
An overhead, bird’s-eye view of a concert band or wind ensemble performing on a dark wooden stage. The musicians, a diverse group of young adults, are dressed in formal black attire and arranged in a semi-circular formation facing a conductor at the bottom of the frame. The ensemble includes a variety of instruments: Woodwinds: Clarinets, flutes, and saxophones are positioned in the front and middle rows. Brass: Trumpets, trombones, and tubas are seated toward the back. Percussion: A xylophone is visible on the far left, and timpani drums are tucked into the back right corner. Music stands and empty green chairs are scattered throughout the arrangement. The lighting is focused on the center of the ensemble, creating a dramatic spotlight effect that highlights the performers against the dark floor. A mirror selfie showing a man in a red T-shirt cleaning vinyl records in a bathroom setting. On the left, several black vinyl records are mounted on a specialized motorized spindle, partially submerged in a stainless steel ultrasonic cleaning machine. To the right, a stack of cleaned records sits in a white drying rack. In the center, the man is visible from the chest up, holding a dark smartphone to take the photo. His red T-shirt features white text that reads "UGA Summer Music Camp & Institute," associated with the University of Georgia's Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The background shows a white sink, a granite countertop, and a framed art piece on the wall.
January 31, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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From the catwalk.

Nikon Z8, Nikkor 28mm f2. 8

Done this image before a few times:
Jan 2020: flic.kr/p/2ijADtt
​Jan 2023: flic.kr/p/2odM7y7
​Jan 2025: flic.kr/p/2qJdu9u
This image: flic.kr/p/2rUj1QQ

#photograpy #nikon #Z8
An overhead, bird's-eye view of a large wind ensemble or concert band performing on a wooden stage. At the bottom center, a conductor with a bald head and a black suit stands on a podium with arms outstretched, facing away from the camera toward the musicians. ​The musicians are arranged in concentric semi-circles, all dressed in formal black attire. The arrangement includes: ​Front rows: Flutes, oboes, and clarinets. ​Middle rows: Saxophones and French horns. ​Back rows: Trumpets, trombones, and tubas. ​Periphery: Large percussion instruments are visible at the top, including timpani, a marimba, and various drums. Two cellists are seated on the far right. ​Each musician has a black music stand in front of them, and the dark clothing of the performers contrasts with the light brown, grainy texture of the wooden floor.
January 31, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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Is it just me or does anybody else have problems with trying to decide on what they want to take when they go out of town.

It's not a photography trip per se but it's just a tagalong trip and I'll have nothing else to do but entertain myself outside of dinners.

#photography #nikon #decisions
An overhead shot shows a collection of Nikon photography equipment spread across a light wood grain table. Four Nikon camera bodies are featured: a modern mirrorless Nikon Z8 with a prime lens, a vintage-style Nikon Zf, a Nikon D750 DSLR with a 50mm lens, and a Nikon D100 with a DX lens. Several additional lenses are scattered to the left, including a TTArtisan lens and two other Nikon lenses with caps on. Accessories are also visible, including a Nikon-branded yellow and black neck strap, a black battery charger, and a rocket-style air blower for cleaning sensors. The lighting is bright and natural, coming from the side to highlight the textures of the gear.
January 28, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Dear Diary - Daily Dog Challenge
Today kinda sucked. There was nobody to bark at due to the weather. Lots of cold wind, freezing rain and slippery sidewalks kept most everyone inside. Even me. My humans only let me out when I needed ...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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I received this album from my sister a while go (along with another 40 or so albums). I was cleaning some records and when I went to put this one back in its jacket I noticed something extra.
An image showing a black-and-white poster of David Lee Roth and a Van Halen album cover. ​The poster features David Lee Roth with his long hair, shirtless and wearing tight leather pants. He is kneeling on the ground with his arms raised and hands bound in chains. Behind him is a chain-link fence. ​To the left of the poster is the album cover for "Women and Children First" by Van Halen. The cover has a dark green background and a small black-and-white photograph of the four band members in the center. The band's name is at the top and the album's title is at the bottom. ​The poster and album cover are placed on a light-colored wooden table.
January 25, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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I got a dog...
Nikon Z8, 40mm f2 Z
A high-angle, close-up shot of a black vinyl record spinning on a Fluance turntable. The record's center label features a portrait of a man (Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys) wearing a tan aviator-style hat with fur earflaps. Below his face, the text "I WANT A DOG" is printed in a bold black box, with the catalog number PCSX 7325 B visible underneath. The turntable’s black tonearm and headshell are positioned in the lower right foreground, poised to play the record.
January 24, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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The other one. Prepping for the coming ice storm expected in our area.
A white dog with its eyes closed sleeps soundly on a beige couch, nestled under a colorful, patterned blanket with a southwestern-style geometric design in shades of orange, red, and blue. Only the dog's head and its pink-tinged nose are visible peeking out from beneath the thick, soft blanket.
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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She's in my spot.
A white dog with large grey patches sits on a patterned brown and tan armchair in a dimly lit, cozy room. The dog is looking toward the camera with a calm expression. Behind the chair, a curved black floor lamp arches overhead, casting a warm glow. In the background, a record player sits on a wooden cabinet, and above it, the U2 album "The Joshua Tree" is displayed on the wall under a small light.
January 24, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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This week’s newsletter is out: The Gift of Enough
January 23, 2026: The Gift of Enough
In a time of an insatiable lust for more, it's nice to have enough.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Currently spinning.

I've had this album since the mid '80s. It's never been played because I've never owned a record player until this past Christmas. I'm glad it's finally getting its turn.
#NewOrder #vinyl #fluance #Movement
An eye-level, medium shot shows a record player and a wall-mounted record display. The record player, which is dark brown and wood-grained, sits on a dark brown wooden surface. A black vinyl record is on the player's platter. The record's label is a copper-brown color with a white "F" in the center. The player's clear plastic cover is open, and it's propped up by a white plastic piece on its left side. Above the player, a record sleeve for New Order's album "Movement" is displayed on a small, dark brown wooden shelf. The sleeve is light tan with dark brown text that reads "NEW ORDER / FACT. 50 1981 / MOVEMENT." A small, clear plastic sign that says "NOW PLAYING" sits in front of the sleeve on the shelf. The background is a plain, light-gray wall. A thin, black wire runs from the shelf down behind the record player. The lighting is soft and even, and it's coming from the left side of the frame.
January 22, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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What makes a photographer when everyone is taking photos?
YouTube video by Teo Crawford
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January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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"It's better to burn out/than to fade away..."

New vinyl for the collection.
A wall-mounted "Now Playing" vinyl display featuring Def Leppard's 1983 album, Pyromania. The album cover shows a futuristic building targeted by a crosshair and exploding in flames. The record sits on a dark wood ledge with an integrated LED light that illuminates a clear acrylic plate, highlighting the album title and the "Now Playing" text in a warm glow.
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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You know it's gotten serious when you purchase one of these. Cleaning my vinyl.
An eye-level, medium shot shows a silver VEVOR Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner, filled with water and holding a vertical vinyl record. The record, featuring a Parrot Records label with a green parrot mascot, is partially submerged in the cleaner's tank. The cleaner's digital display shows a temperature of 30°C and a remaining time of 29 minutes and 16 seconds. The device is placed on a granite countertop in a bathroom, with a faucet and a mirror visible in the background. The mirror reflects the person taking the photo. A wrench lies on the countertop to the left of the cleaner.
January 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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An AI-generated image shows Donald Trump in the Oval Office, smiling as he holds a Grammy Award with two men who resemble Milli Vanilli (Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan). The men have long dreadlocks and are dressed in 90s-style leather and pinstripe jackets. The image contains several AI artifacts, such as distorted hands and fingers merging with the award.
January 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Why This Song? | Rapper's Delight By The Sugarhill Gang
YouTube video by Why This Song?
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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"That is the school."
January 16, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Are we great yet?
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NEWS: Canada just checkmated the United States.

Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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I’ve known the name Chuck Mangione for a while, but never heard a full album. My sister gave me a stack of vinyl a year ago and this was in it. Turns out, I’ve known the first track "Feels So Good" forever—I just never knew it was his! Excited to finally give the whole record a spin.
An image featuring a modern turntable with a wood-finish base and a clear dust cover. On the platter is a black vinyl record, and the tonearm is positioned at the start of the disc. To the right of the turntable stands the album cover for "An Evening of Magic: Chuck Mangione Live at the Hollywood Bowl." The cover art depicts a stylized silhouette of Chuck Mangione playing a flugelhorn against a sunset backdrop of the Hollywood Bowl.
January 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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I'm just starting out on my vinyl journey. My biggest issue right now is when I visit a record store I always find way too many albums I want to purchase right then and there.

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The Unwritten Rules of Record Collecting
YouTube video by Sound Matters
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January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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One of my goals this year is to listen to a new full album every week. So far, I’ve managed to do it every day! Today’s pick is Judas Priest. I definitely know the band, but I’ve never heard this specific album from front to back. In my book, that counts!
#lifegoals
A white iPad lies horizontally on a dark wooden surface, displaying the music player interface of the plexamp application. The screen shows the album British Steel (1980) by the heavy metal band Judas Priest, with the track "Metal Gods" currently playing. The iconic album artwork, featuring a hand holding a large razor blade, is prominent on the left. On the right, a "Up Next" queue lists subsequent tracks including "Grinder," "United," and "Living After Midnight." In the background, a tan canvas bag is partially visible.
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Zoey, waiting patiently for me to make her dinner.
A white Pit Bull-type dog with black patches sits on a colorful patterned rug in a dining room, looking directly at the camera with a steady expression.
January 15, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Currently spinning.
Found in a $2 bin in a north Georgia record store.
A high-angle shot of a dark wood-grain Fluance turntable with its dust cover open, playing a vinyl record. To the right of the turntable, the album cover for Depeche Mode's "Policy of Truth" maxi-single is propped up, featuring a blurred, high-contrast red image of a person against a bright yellow background. The setup sits on a matching dark wood cabinet against a neutral-colored wall.
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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I'm all for no more kings unless. it's. King. Cake!
An overhead shot of a Haydel’s Bakery King Cake inside its shipping box. The cake is a large, ring-shaped pastry heavily coated in white icing and traditional Mardi Gras colored sugars: vibrant purple, green, and gold. The cake is sealed in a clear plastic bag that features the purple and yellow Haydel’s Bakery logo at the top. Large purple text across the center reads "KING CAKE," with a prominent warning label below it: "NOTE — Plastic Baby in cake." Through the plastic, the colorful sugar has slightly bled into the icing, creating a marbled effect. Nutritional facts and a list of ingredients are printed on the right and bottom left of the bag. The entire package sits snugly within a simple cardboard mailing box.
January 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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I got a new album today. U2 Boy.
A person with light skin, short gray hair, and sunglasses perched on their head is mimicking the pose of a young boy on a record cover. They have their hands behind their head, elbows out, and a neutral expression. ​In front of them is the U2 album "Boy," which shows a black-and-white photo of a young boy in the same pose. Below the U2 album is another record by Dan Fogelberg. The person is wearing a black shirt and a leather-strapped watch on their left wrist. The background shows a gray brick wall and a wooden surface.
January 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM