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One of our art photos that is available to grace the walls of your home After we posted our article about four of our scenic art photos being accepted into the University Hospitals of Cleveland Art Show, we have been deluged with requests by our readers wishing to purchase these images. We have good news! […]
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University Hospitals of Cleveland is pleased to announce that four scenic photographs by Mark Madere have been accepted for exhibition in the UH Employee & Volunteer Juried Art Show. Only 86 of the 200 entries submitted by University Hospitals employees and volunteers were accepted for display. Madere is an Ophthalmic Photographer at University Hospitals and
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Here’s a video I made for photos from the Terminal Tower observation deck – Sept. 25, 2010. The deck is open for viewing on Saturdays until Oct. 31, 2010. Order tickets online for $6.11. Have fun!
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The Mocha Monkey had a close encounter of the bizarre kind when he got caught up in the Carnaval parade in San Francisco’s Mission district in May. As a group of dancers passed by, one of the girls nabbed MM for a quick photo. Although it was love at first sight, MM quickly came back down
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Is it time to simplify your photography and ditch that fancy, new digital camera? The founders of The Impossible Project, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, think so. Recently they released its first color instant film, PX 70 Color Shade, designed for use in Polaroid SX 70 cameras. PX 70 Color Shade, the company says, is reminiscent of
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During the Mocha Monkey’s May trip to San Francisco, he met the conductor of one of the city’s world famous cable cars. After a little “monkeying around,” the conductor allowed MM to operate the grip handle which propels the cable car. From MM’s brief cable car history lesson, he learned that San Francisco first put them in service
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This post is in recognition of The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. The years 2010-2013 mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. June 25, 1950 through July 27, 1953. Photos can have a completely different “feel” depending on when they are taken. A night scene can have a
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UFOs or “Unexpected Flying Objects” in your photos will grab the viewers attention every time. It is not easy (or safe!) to have a ball thrown or hit at you for a dramatic photo. The photos at left show the original photo and then a golf ball digitally added to the scene. The ball
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Tortilla chips, bean bags, and beer bottles – oh, my! In a recent New York Times interview, travel photographer Robert Caplin shared some of his secrets on how to shoot like a pro on a shoestring budget. Read the article at: http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/qa-tips-from-travel-photographer-robert-caplin/ Photos at left: Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, Bellagio Hotel – Las
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There is nothing more beautiful than a bride on her wedding day. One of the key areas of a bride’s appearance is how well her makeup is applied. Here are 10 tips to guarantee a picture-perfect face: https://spectralight.com/weddings/glamourpuss.pdf Do you have any additional tips you’d like to share? Click the “Comments” button and post them there.
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