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“Being solitary is being alone well: being alone luxuriously immersed in doings of your own choice, aware of the fullness of your won presence rather than of the absence of others. Because solitude is an achievement.”
Alice Koller

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

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Eleanor Rigby died in the church
And was buried along with her name
Nobody came
Father McKenzie wiping the dirt
From his hands as he walks from the grave
No one was saved

This was taken at Sparks Lake, Oregon. It was the most beautiful night I had seen in a while. There was not a cloud in the sky, and there seemed to be a million stars out. As we stood on the rocks, we noticed a campfire across the way. I thought to myself, what a beautiful night to be camping beneath the stars. Their fire seemed to make the trees glow with a brilliant orange. What an incredible night this turned out to be. We were even blessed to see the longest shooting start we had ever seeen. It was the perfect evening!!

4th in series of 4 young couples from vicinity of Acropolis, Athens, Greece. She obviously is uplifted by his amorous advances.

Visionary couple look out over their future above the panorama of Athens, Greece, from atop Areopagus Hill, near the Acropolis. 3rd of a series of 4 couples.

Young couple locked into an extended French kiss atop the Areopagus Hill ignoring the panorama of Athens, Greece, laid out before them and the Acropolis behind them.

Based on the roses, he is obviously into her; however, her body posture says, "I am just your friend." This was one of a series of young couples seen around the Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Here they are seated on the crest of Areopagus Hill.

Taken in Rome Italy, July 2015

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The app Enlight has such fun tutorials and this was one of them. It was how to create a ghostly image.

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My first ever shot taken by my new(at that time) iPhone 6+. I was impressed with the clarity of the shot and also the colours didn't appear to oversaturated. Now, if Apple could do something about the fixed focus...oh...well.

After receiving my new iPhone 6+, I decide to see for myself if the camera lived up to the hype. So, I plunked myself down and surreptitiously started to capture some mall people. These are those shots.

In 2014, a large section of one of the major expressways that had been under construction for months, reopened to pedestrian traffic only. It was a big to do with many local and state dignitaries officiating. The public was allowed to walk on a two mile stretch of the refurbished freeway. Michigan's Governor lead the group. It was very fun and a wonderful experience. It's very commonplace in Michigan to have these walkabouts.

My attempt at doing a composite. Same guy but caught him in a before and after.

Carson came up to me at halftime of our Homecoming football game and started asking me about my camera and what all the different buttons mean. It was a fun conversation.

This is Jasmine, and she is a Freshman at Jal High School and was assigned to take pictures at yesterday's football game for the yearbook staff she is a member of. Just as the Star Spangled Banner was ending, I walked up next to her and said hi, and as she turned I snapped this picture. I do this to many of the students at my school, and many come out great and end up being used in the yearbook. P.S. - I tagged it for the candid challenge, but I think I'm already over the limit so I understand if it's not considered.

Taken at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan

Just waiting on the Mayor. The Mayor of Livonia married my friends...Lesa and Julie.
August 6, 2015

Walking in the park at Gemini Springs in Debary, Florida one afternoon and saw thus gentle soul walking towards me.
He was beyond interesting....quite the intellectual as I talked to him...at first glance one might think....what's up with this guy? We talked for a few minutes and I asked if I could snap a few shots. Please do he replied...most people think I'm a crazy homeless guy and they avoid me but you were kind and took time to say hello....believe me or not but I was a successful attorney in Orlando and I still practice law till this day. He placed his business card in my hand and said with a sweet smile....thank you for talking to me.
I watched him walk away and I felt that I had been in the presence of a walking angel in disguise.
I have never seen him since that day but I visit the park several times a week...maybe someday he will brighten my day once again.

This is Dred. He's a good dog. But he's a people.

a shot I did for a friend for his unplugged concert. I cooled the temp on the pic way down the bring out the blue

Spent last Saturday afternoon at Belle Isle Park which is located in the Detroit River. Vast improvements have been since my last visit 2 1/2 years ago...for the better!

Just wandering the streets of the old town of Hebden Bridge.

One I captured on the Bus, taken from my lap the young people obviously sharing a moment.

At Bell Creek Park, there's always a group of guys who on a regular basis, engage in a friendly game of pick up basketball. Whether they are young, old, black, white, male or female, it doesn't matter. What matters more...is playing the game.

Another shot of the guests at the wedding reception.
Exif data:
Aperture: f2/2
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/15sec.
Focal Length: 4.15mm

From the recent wedding I was asked to shoot. I prefer people shots in black and white. This particular shot translated very well in blacks and white.
Side note: the exif data will not transfer from the iPhone to the website. I've been posting it in the article.
Exif data:
Aperture: f2/2
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/15 sec.
Focsl length: 4.15mm