Category Archives: Photography

Gimps and revelations

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

It was during the Year of the Gimp that I received the Great Autumn Revelation. I can say “gimp” because I’m referring to myself. A torn meniscus sidelined me a year before my knee surgery and nearly a year afterward. … Continue reading →

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Chip ‘n’ Dales Tails

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

It has become almost impossible for me to spend a quiet half hour or so with a book and a cup of coffee on my deck. As soon as I settle myself, the little heads begin to appear: some bold, … Continue reading →

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Printing myself into history

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

On the one hand, I feel impelled to do it. On the other, I wonder why I bother. For a while now, I’ve been warning people that current generations will have no pictorial history because our digital photos are all … Continue reading →

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You can’t be blind for this date

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

My camera and I have been angling for a date with the big fella for a long time. He’s always got an excuse. Either it’s too windy, or there’s too much cloud cover, or it’s too cold, or it’s too … Continue reading →

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Photography for Dummies

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

I’ve never checked, but I’m sure by now someone has put out one of those “…for Dummies” books about photography. They’re bound to be better than those horrible manuals that come with most cameras—the kind where a term on p. … Continue reading →

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Pass me a storm, please

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

One Sunday, the bright sun was vanquished by fast approaching storm clouds, and thunder rumbled in the distance.

George glanced my way, grinning broadly. “Want to grab the cameras and head out?” he asked. Well, of course I did. The worse … Continue reading →

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Shooting nature in the city

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

I remember the week in March a few years ago when the photo challenge wasn’t fair. A friend and I used to do a long-distance photo project, each of us taking turns choosing the theme and posting our resulting photos … Continue reading →

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Photography and my life of crime

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

As a former newspaper reporter/photographer, I’m used to going where I want to for a story. I’ve come to expect that if I look official enough, or if my motives are sincere enough, my camera and notebook will be the … Continue reading →

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This partner’s a jerk

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

I’ve gone on photo treks with a lot of different partners. The latest one is a real jerk. Twice a day like clockwork we head out, walking along the bay, exploring the wooded areas, visiting the habitat park. And, like … Continue reading →

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If your arm’s not broken, use both

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Monica Sawyn

I’m a two-handed photographer. You’re thinking ALL photographers have two hands–but if that’s the case, why don’t they all use them? I’ve spotted these one-winged shooters especially around popular scenic stops where everyone wants to capture a memory. You might … Continue reading →

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