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View 257: A Dickens Christmas

For the 19th year, the Village of Skaneateles (New York) Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Dickens Christmas.  Local actors portray characters from Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol, in what has become a holiday tradition for many Central … Continue reading

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Wide Angle Hockey Perspectives

The Syracuse Crunch allow me a lot of freedom when photographing their home games.  A couple of weeks ago, I brought the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX Wide Angle Zoom lens to a game.  Below are two perspectives of the game … Continue reading

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View 256: Onondaga Nation Trail Run

The Onondaga Nation Trail Run was described by the winner of the 5K event as Old School Cross Country.  The course was completely run in the woods of the Onondaga Nation land south of Syracuse, New York on a warm late … Continue reading

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Using Color in Composition

I have showed you how to find color in your compositions.  Today, I share three photos  taken when I choose color as the main part of the composition. I know…you think I first spied the leading line and shapes in … Continue reading

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View 255: A Zoomy Little Christmas

In my home, Christmas does not start until the day after Thanksgiving (just ask my daughters).  Well, last week the annual Lights on the Lake holiday display at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool, New York, had their walk through nights before … Continue reading

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