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30. October 2009 by Algernon.
Photo shoot from two days ago…
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Mt. Trashmore is photographic…
26. October 2009 by Algernon.
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Quote of the day
26. October 2009 by Algernon.
Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow. – Imogen Cunningham
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Quote #3 of the day
25. October 2009 by Algernon.
My photographs are my point of view… Algernon Parker
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Quote #2 for the day…
25. October 2009 by Algernon.
Photography helps people to see. - Berenice Abbott
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Quote #1 for the day…
24. October 2009 by Algernon.
Looking and seeing are two different things. What matters is the relationship with the subject. - Christophe Agou
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Future Super Model!
24. October 2009 by Algernon.
My best model is 7 months old. She works for hugs and kisses. She also requires a formula bottle. She doesn’t mind getting dirty or messing up her best threads to get ‘the shot’. She doesn’t complain much she just smile as if she’s saying ‘just take the photo da da’. She is a model at her young age. I don’t know if she will pursue this career when she gets older but I know she has what it takes. I introduce to you Ms. Alissa Jeanise Parker. ‘Future super model’…Click here to see more from Alissa.
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The Effects of the Navy
16. October 2009 by Algernon.
I have been in the US Navy for over 14 years. It seems that the Navy has always been a part of my life. My job in the Navy has nothing to do with photography. I am an Aviation Electronics Technician. I calibrated and repair electronic test equipment. I have enjoyed this job for years. I have gained lots of knowledge about my job over the years. The one thing about being in the Navy is when we are at sea; we have a lot of time to think, study, workout, or find a hobby.
On my last deployment, I worked out a lot and I studied. Eventually, I came across a hobby that I really started to like. I think my ‘like’ turned into an obssession. I wanted to learn everything possible about photography. I didn’t go to any school, but luckly the internet is full of information. My wife sent me a Nikon D60. I started to read, and read, and read more. I ordered books about photography. I joined forum and asked questions. It’s unbelieveable what I have learned in such a short time. I am still studing and I’m actually running a small photography business. I have done a few portraits and I’m still building clientile.
The Navy keeps me so busy that it’s hard to ‘mind my business’. I think I’m doing well as a beginner. Like I said, the Navy keeps me busy. I’m always at sea. The only good thing about that as far as being a photographer is we visits some pretty cool places. Some of the photos from these place can be view on my zenfolio. I will continue to add photos from these different places until my time is done on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
As far as business, yes the Navy really hurts business. I can’t do portraits while at sea, unless I do portraits of a sailor. What I plan on doing is using the Navy to my advantage. I will get more educated. I will practice on sailors. I will photograph the places I visit. And, I will continue to do business when I can. I’m well beyond beginner knowledge. I’m actually thinking of upgrading to a Nikon D700. It’s the low end full frame Nikon. I’m also investing in more lenses. My next lense is a 50mm.
Photography is my passion! Continue to check out my work…
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On the road
14. October 2009 by Algernon.
This was a very spontaneous photo. I was on my way to Wilmington, NC. My wife was driving, so I decided to make a few photos. This one turned out pretty good. Nice traveling photo! :-)
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One of my favorite
14. October 2009 by Algernon.
This is one of my favorite photographs. I took this one at Kure Beach, NC. I had just returned from my deployment and went to visit my wife’s family. I think she was just getting used to me carrying my camera everywhere. I think she is still getting used to it…:-) I started photographing this pier as the sun started to set. My better photos were when the sun went lower. By the time I actually got this photo the sun was completely gone. A lot of people think I did post production on this photo. There was none at all. This photo is straight out of the camera. This is proof that their is plenty to photograph after sunset…:-)
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Hello world!
14. October 2009 by Algernon.
Hello Photography world! This is the start of my blog. I’m new at this so, if anyone has any pointers, I’m listening. Thank you in advance.
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