Cape San Blas, July 2012

Cape San Blas July 2012, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

fading summer

fading summer, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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Taken with my daughter's toy camera. I like the quaintness and vintage look the lo-fi camera produces.

Some more toy camera photos at the beach.
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Camera Self-Portrait

Camera Self-Portrait, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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Panasonic Lumix
The non-symmetrical lens attachment is an add-on lens cap which automatically opens and closes when the camera is turned on/off. The lens cap which came with the camera was "manual", meaning I had to keep it in my pocket or stored somewhere when photographing.

The Parting Sky

The Parting Sky, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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(there is something in the sky upper left of the roof line if you can view this larger)
I enjoy but don't normally photos of sky patterns here but I was taken with this unique cloud formation of an approaching storm over our back yard.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival through the years

My daughter Katie playing in a pirogue at the children's section at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2009

Jazz Fest is one of my favorite destinations for an immersion of music, food & culture. There are always big mainstream acts who play but I always head for the smaller stages; and with about 10-11 stages of music happening during the day you certainly have your choice of music! Jazz (classic, contemporary), zydeco, cajun, blues, folk, gospel, country, rock, R&B, Mardi Gras Indians...there is a lot to take in.

Our last trip was 2009 with our then 6 year old daughter.  Our previous time there was 1999 pre-marriage:

The only thing we had to worry about was how much water we drink in relation to the beer that day. :)  But having a child changes one's approach. Katie seemed to like the Kids area at Jazz Fest... A LOT.  We spent a lot of time there and missed some of the other tents but I was still ok with it as I enjoyed watching my daughter enjoy herself. I didn't even think of going to jazz fest two days; one was enough for Katie and we had a great time during our non-Jazz Fest day doing the museums/aquarium.

Here are a few other photos from 2009. 

- Elizabeth & Katie walking through Congo Square.

- The Gospel tent in full swing.

- Katie holding onto her hat as we walk.

 

What I might end up looking like years from now:

If Found Return to Economy Hall, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

On the way to Jazz fest in the bus:

Aubry, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

Inside one of the heritage tents:

Greetings from Jazz Fest, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

Here is a photo of The Capri Motel where I stayed for Jazz Fest in 1992. It had its "charm":

Capri Motel, New Orleans 1992, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

Here are some Jazz Fest images from 1996 which feature one of the second line parades (and anyone can join) which happen during the fest:

Jazz Fest Second Line, 1996, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.

Jazz Fest, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.

April, 1996 - Second Line, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.
Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.

2nd Line, April 1996, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr. Note: this was scanned from the original darkroom print using Luminos paper (the company is no longer in business I hear - are they now owned by Kentmere or were they two totally separate companies?); this photo was not photoshopped but looking back at the print it looks like I went a bit far in burning in the sky. Ah, those old darkroom days. :) Taken during this second line parade at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, 1996.

This moment of happiness was at the Cajun/Zydeco stage:

Jazz Fest Enjoyment, 1996, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

Since the atmosphere is casual, one can just break into a spontaneous run/dance in the tents such as this at the Lagniappe Tent:

Lagniappe Tent, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

15 Minutes before Mass Starts

15 Minutes before Mass Starts, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

My wife & daughter were on a mother/daughter Girl Scout camporee, I was a bachelor for most of the weekend. And what was my highlight?

Attending a church I never visited, but always wanted to; Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. It is located in the Martin Luther King, Jr Historic District and around the corner from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's childhood home in the Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia.

I am a Catholic (liberal Catholic of faith) who enjoys visiting new churches. I live nearby so why not visit? I felt like I was in the gospel tent at Jazz Fest; which is a good thing. The mass & music energized my spirit. It was the most unique Catholic service I have attended. And since this was a Sat/5p mass I got to sleep in Sunday morning; Catholics love those Saturday options. :)

Founded in November 1912. Our Lady of Lourdes was the first African American Catholic church in Atlanta. Saint Katharine Drexel was among those who provided funds and sent the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to staff the school.


Martin Luther King, Jr Historic District
Fulton County, GA
Listed: 05/02/1974
Designated an NHL: 05/05/1977

The area is composed of the following structures, many of which retain most of their original appearances. Together they comprise an identifiable and definable historic district: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Grave Site, Birthplace and Boyhood Home, Shot-gun Houses, Victorian Houses, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Colored Mission, and Fire Station No. 6.

Father/Daughter Vacation - list item #41

My daughter and I first discussed this idea last fall but do to various school and holiday activities, decided to put it off until Katie's spring break which was last week. My father/daughter time was about three days but the trip activities were done within a two day window. We hopped up the highway to the Chattanooga area to take in some kitschy tourist attractions and have a great time together!

 The steep incline railway; built in 1895 with a maximum grade of 72.7%.

 Some of the fun passages in Rock City.

Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain.

During the evening we enjoyed stories of Chattanooga's past during the entertaining Ghost tour.  The Tennessee Aquarium rounded things out the next day before we headed back to join my wife/Katie's mom at our cabin for the remainder of spring break.

1993

1993, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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Other 1993 Hong Kong photos.

Plunger, Axe

Plunger, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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This photo inspired by Mando's phenomenal set.

I found something similar a year earlier on this street.

 

Drive

Drive, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

180 Diner

180 Diner, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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Suches, Georgia

Untitled

Untitled, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

"Nobody on the road...

"Nobody on the road..., a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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...
Nobody on the beach
I can feel it in the air
The summer's out of reach"

- Don Henley

2011, "Winter Count"

2011, "Winter Count", a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

The "public" and "private" references are in regards to how these photos were able to be seen on flickr.
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This UTATA discussion thread caught my eye and interest. reading wikipedia's description this was an American Indian method of record keeping for the year:

"Most winter counts have a single pictograph symbolizing each year, based on the most memorable event of that year. For Lakota people, years ran from first snow fall to first snowfall...More extensive oral histories were passed down using the winter counts as guide posts."

I tried and decided against pursuing "one photo a day" projects but I still like retrospectives. I feel it's important to pause and reflect a bit on what we did or felt during our previous months. My initial approach to this was to choose my "best" or favorite photo for each month in 2011. As I gathered my favorites I saw a trend in that many of them were "private". A lot of that is I prefer to keep images of my daughter to my family's viewing versus anyone in public. But I upload some of these photos to this flickr site - while I like sharing photos of the mundane and everyday - I enjoy looking at Katie as a refreshing change of pace & reminder of the blessings I have. I tend to keep most photos of Katie private - even though she is my most photographed subject :) - as she is minor and it isn't her choice to be exhibited on this public forum...plus I'm selfish and want to keep images of Katie to myself. :)
Some of the other private photos are just quiet moments I enjoyed but just didn't feel like uploading. A few images here are public but even those weren't the most viewed or favorited by the kind people who visit my photostream.

January - My wife blowing out the candles on the birthday cake I and my daughter made for her. I had a few interesting shots of the lovely snowstorm in our neighborhood and my trip to Miami Beach but this one was my favorite for the month.
February - My beautiful daughter, Katie, unaware of being photographed by me. (private photo)
March - My daughter again, getting out of the car for our walk to school. (private photo)

April - The square size of the mosaic cuts out a lot of this image fog of Brasstown Bald envelopes all but I still focus on mu beautiful wife walking towards me (shivering but still walking towards me). :)
May - A Self Portrait Challenge group entry to a Beatles song. My choice was "Ob-la-di, ob-la-da" and the casual frivolity of backyard gatherings.
June - I received a "waterproof" camera for my birthday/Father's Day (they're often on the same day) and so I had to test out the camera. It worked. :)

July - Katie jumping into the lake with glee. A couple of other photos from this afternoon seemed to generate some views but I like this one the best. (private photo)
August - a quiet, everyday moment on the porch of our cabin. I don't photograph a lot of nature and don't have the long lenses for closeup birding but I had fun with my 18-135 lens sitting on my porch. (private photo)
September - I did some volunteer work at the local cemetery and was taken by the peace & grace of Oakland Cemetery.

October - Escorting Katie on her Halloween trick-or-treating. (private photo)
November - flying into LaGuardia airport wasn't so special but rather I was visiting my parents & brothers and I liked this image.
December - oh what to use for the family Christmas card! :) (private photo)

Holiday's Got You Down?

Holiday's Got You Down?, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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My family celebrates Christmas but whatever holiday you choose to observe - or if you're just trying to make it through to the end of the year - my thanks & best wishes to everyone who stopped by to visit my humble corner of this site. Merry Christmas!
Jeff
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- A repost of a three year old photo but as one who is very busy at the moment yet still would like to send holiday greetings to those in flickr who see this I present this repost...

Leaving Oakland Cemetery

Leaving Oakland Cemetery, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

Reindeer Games

Reindeer Games, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

L O N E

L O N E, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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A revisit to this subdivision.

Pray the Rosary - Previously Completed Item #67

my rosary beads, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

#67 - Pray the rosary

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My faith is a very personal issue for me; I don't like to push it on anyone yet I embrace it wholeheartedly for myself. I was doing some self-portraits a few years back and I took this simple photo for a representation of my faith. I can not say I pray with these on any regular basis but I do enjoy the meditative atmosphere when I do.  These rosary beads are from Ireland.

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, a photo by Jeff__ on Flickr.

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A revisit to this subdivision.