Picnic in July, Finnish style

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Poetry and Photography

“In the bible it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. They called it disaster. In Finland we call it summer!”

Picnic in July, Finnish style

Going on a picnic
Come snow, hail or shine
After all, it is still July
Hoping not to get sick
Sitting on the beach
Shivering with cold
The warmth at arms reach
It’s summer I was told
Not time for mission abort
Should not have worn shorts
The rain soon falls
Drops like thick walls
Clothes getting wetter
Running to shelter
Looking for a hide
Getting inside
Cold and wet
And unfed
Cursing and swearing
Of this life unfairing
Looking outside again
Hoping no more rain
What the f…k?
The sun is back up!

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Flower Power in Black and White: Photo Rehab – The Clinic

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography: The Clinic /Photo Rehab

Flower Power: A study in black, white and gray

Dark Shadows

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow” Helen Keller

Dark Shadows

The sky filled with darkness
The cast shadows seem harmless
The calm before the storm
Everything soon to transform
The rain and thunder soon to follow
The earth and skies swallowed
By nature’s display of power
No need to feel sour
Soon the sun will shine again
And the bad weather will be slain

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The Window

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry

“Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. If you don’t have friends you see much less than you otherwise might” Merle Shain

The Window

A looking glass to the outside
A mirror to the inside
With the curtains open
Secretly hoping
Someone would take a look
And maybe get hooked

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Life in the Archipelago, Photography in black and white, Poetry

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photography and Poetry: The Clinic / Photo Rehab

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever” Jacques Yves Cousteau

Life in the Archipelago

Life at it’s hardest
When living most farthest
From the creature comforts
But still the efforts
Are worth the while
And with a smile
Continue living
In an environment most unforgiving

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Photography: Portraits in Black and White

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Gun Roswell

The Clinic / Photo Rehab

Some portraits of my family…

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Sister Miranda and Niece Laura

Mommy Dearest

Laura’s got a brand new bag

The Rose, Camera Lucida Photo Challenge

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Camera Lucida Photo Challenge

“Roses may say “I love you,” but the cactus says “Fuck off”” Jarod Kintz

The Rose

The scent most intoxicating
Beauty most captivating
A vision most fascinating
No time for deliberating
A little delicate flower
Has every bit of power
Listen to it whisper
Don’t be afraid, come hither
Cannot resist
It has me captivated
If it wouldn’t exist
I would be devastated

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Photography: Double vision

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Gun Roswell

“If I asked for a cup of coffee, someone would search for the double meaning” Mae West

Double Shots

Doing double shots
My eyesight soon a blur
Waiting for what might occur
Am I imagining things
Or is that really a bird with wings
Ancient tech
What the heck!
Mannequins of all shapes and sizes
Men in frocks
Or mummies in smocks
I need to cool down
And drive down town
Maybe just a dip in the pool
Make use of a communications tool
Invite some friends
Use my lens
And to snap a few more shots, double shots!

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Photo 101, Day Thirteen: Moment & Motion, Part 2

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photo 101, Day Thirteen: Moment & Motion, Part 2

Our lives are made up of big events and tiny moments. Ultimately, life is fleeting, and oftentimes it’s these small moments, this motion, that we love to document.

Today’s Tip: Movement is a great way to convey time and fleetingness.

Kids at play
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Photo 101: Day Twelve: Architecture & Monochrome

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Gun Roswell

Photo 101: Day Twelve: Architecture & Monochrome

From geometric patterns on skyscrapers to the ironwork on historical buildings, there are many opportunities to capture the beauty and complexity of architecture.

Today’s Tip: As we explored yesterday, color is a powerful element in photography. But let’s not forget black and white, or monochrome, which can be very dramatic! Black, white, gray, and shades in between interact in the frame in dynamic ways

When we talk about monochrome in photography, we’re referring to images developed or executed in black and white or in varying tones of only one color.

Train your eye to look for architectural elements that translate in black and white: sharp lines and patterns, defined shapes, large surface areas, and a mix of very light and very dark colors. Compare the color and monochrome versions of today’s shot.

These images are from Verbania Italy and Evia Greece.

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