Monthly Archives: May 2011

Assignment 13: Hometown History

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

In the past two years I have asked you to show me your hometown.  This year I waited until May in hopes of warmer weather.  As I walked through the history of Seneca Falls and then photographed a monument to … Continue reading →

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View 176: Ornithology

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Ornithology – is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. The science of ornithology is unlike most disciplines.  Amateurs called Birders help scientists in location, breeding and population studies.  Bird watching accounts for millions of dollars in sales … Continue reading →

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Selective Color Using Aperture 3

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Many photo editors easily do selective color.  I have done it in Apple’s Aperture 3 photo editing and management system.  However, I did it the hard way.  Turns out it is very easy to do.  Lets start with a nice … Continue reading →

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Sister Suffragette

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Sister Suffragette, originally uploaded by Scott Thomas Photography. This lovely suffragette told me she would be the first Lady Mayor of Main Street USA as soon as women won the right to vote.  She is one of several period cast … Continue reading →

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First Women’s Rights Convention

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

In July of 1848, the first Women’s Rights Convention was held in the village of Seneca Falls, New York.  The convention was attended by 300 women and men and created the Declaration of Sentiments document.  This was the beginning of … Continue reading →

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