2026

Hot Box (128/365)

Friday, May 8, 2026

Auto-generated description: A flight simulator resembling the cockpit of an aircraft is mounted on a platform with hydraulic legs.

Work. Work. Work. Lots of training.

Airport Lines (127/365)

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Auto-generated description: A black and white photo of a modern building's interior featuring angular architecture and stairs leading upward.

Pretty skinny day on the photo front. Got up this morning at 1 am my time. Overnighting East of home is hard on the body. Hard to be creative when you’re this rummy tired.

Hope everyone had a good day!

Talking Heads (126/365)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Auto-generated description: A vintage concert poster features the band Talking Heads with bold text detailing their performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on September 5, 1982.

Fun fact:

Tina Weymouth learned bass because the band needed one. She wasn’t originally a bassist.

Chris Frantz basically said:

“You’re smart, you can learn bass.”

She did, and became one of the most distinctive bass players in New Wave history.

Desert Aster (125/365)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Auto-generated description: A purple daisy-like flower with a yellow center is in focus against a blurred background.

Desert Aster (Xylorhiza tortifolia), sometimes also called Mojave Aster.

I just call it beautiful.

Spring is in full swing, and it will be sad when the heat ramps up and all these beautiful flowers and fruits start to fade.

KSBA (122/365)

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Auto-generated description: A scenic pathway lined with tall palm trees stretches towards the horizon during sunset, bordered by a lush green lawn.

KSBA - Santa Barbara, CA.

Well, the mini-vacation and all the extra time for shooting pictures have come to a close. Long day back at work, short overnight to do it all again tomorrow. Couldn’t ask for a nicer place to spend 10 hours, though.

Hope you had a great day, thanks for stopping by.

iPhone shot and processed.

Flight II (121/365)

Friday, May 1, 2026

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird with a striking red throat hovers near delicate green leaves.

Pictures are from yesterday, hopefully you can forgive me!

You know, I persevered yesterday with the “Bone Leveler” and “Tissue Puncturer” after all!

I experimented with some new denoising software and was pretty happy with the results. Most of the time, it was a toss-up between DxO and Topaz Photo, but maybe more often than not, Topaz came out on top. I almost think Topaz comes out on top with their sharpening more than the denoise.

I can’t help but think how much better things would be if I could shoot these with the Nikon. At the very least, they wouldn’t be anywhere this noisy, and I’d have some more shadow recovery. You can see a couple of Nikon Full Frame Hummingbird shots down in Stray Pixels to compare. I didn’t even have to denoise on those shots, and I think they look much better than the OM shots.

You know what this means, don’t you? I need the Nikon Z8. Just Say’n.

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Auto-generated description: A vibrant hummingbird with iridescent plumage is perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird with iridescent feathers rests on a branch surrounded by green leaves.

Auto-generated description: A colorful hummingbird with vibrant red and pink plumage perches on a branch with its wings partially open, set against a soft, blurred background of greenery.

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird with vibrant, iridescent red and green plumage is perched on a tree branch amidst soft-focus foliage.

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird is hanging upside down from a twig with its wings spread out.

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird with vibrant plumage is perched on a branch surrounded by colorful leaves. — Nikon Full Frame Shot. No denoise.

Auto-generated description: A small hummingbird with vibrant purple markings perches on a branch adorned with red and green leaves. — Nikon Full Frame Shot. No denoise.

Flight (120/365)

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird with vibrant plumage is perched on a tree branch, its wings spread.

Tough day at the dentist, you can see the “Bone Levelers” in Stray Pixels below. Glad I didn’t look until after it was done. Never fun.

Being numb and lethargic gave me a good chance to shoot/edit pictures, nothing spectacular; the lighting was all wrong for really good shots. Don’t pixel-peep, because there is heavy shadow/highlight recovery and denoising going on!

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Auto-generated description: A hummingbird with iridescent red and green feathers is perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves and seed pods.

Auto-generated description: A hummingbird is hovering upside down near a branch with green foliage.

Auto-generated description: A black and white photo displays a dental tool kit with various instruments and bits arranged neatly on a tray in a clinical setting. — Bone Levelers!

Auto-generated description: A dental workstation is cluttered with paper, tools, and a pair of gloves next to a dental instrument holder. — Aftermath

Take Time To Sit By Little Streams (119/365)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Auto-generated description: A serene, crystal-clear river flows through a lush, green forest with rocks visible beneath the water.

Take time to sit by little streams and simply watch. It’s good for the soul.

I sat here for over an hour, just observing—the sun on my face, the birds and insects moving about, the water flowing, one little trout holding steady in the current. It was glorious.

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Auto-generated description: A large rock formation rises prominently against the sky, surrounded by rugged vegetation and boulders.

Auto-generated description: A towering rock formation is surrounded by trees under a clear sky.

Auto-generated description: Tall grass in the foreground frames a serene woodland creek in a black and white setting. — Maybe this is what Walt Whitman meant by Leaves of Grass.

Flowers of the Sun (118/365)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Auto-generated description: Bright yellow sunflowers with dark centers are facing upwards against a light blue sky.

We had so much fun with our guests. Lots of good late-night talks, food, hiking, and photography. I’m behind in processing pictures, but hopefully I will get caught up soon. I’ll do a random photo dump in the Stray Pixel section within a day or two.

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Auto-generated description: A vibrant yellow sunflower with a brown center stands against a backdrop of green leaves and a clear blue sky.

Auto-generated description: A close-up of a vibrant orange sunflower is illuminated by sunlight against a blurred background.

Auto-generated description: Three sunflowers are silhouetted against a clear sky in a black and white photograph.

FLW - Taliesin West (117/365)

Monday, April 27, 2026

Auto-generated description: A room with stone walls and a slanted glass ceiling features architectural models and angular light fixtures.

Frank Lloyd Wright - Taliesin West 1937 - 1959

(Wikipedia) Named after Wright’s Taliesin studio in Spring Green, Wisconsin, Taliesin West was Wright’s winter home and studio from 1937 until his death in 1959. The complex is the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, a nonprofit organization that hosts tours and events there. Taliesin West is designated as a National Historic Landmark and a World Heritage Site.

Wright and his Taliesin Fellowship (later the School of Architecture) began making wintertime pilgrimages from Wisconsin to Arizona in 1935, and he bought a site in the McDowell Mountains two years later. His apprentices set up a temporary camp there, erecting the initial structures between 1938 and 1941. During Wright’s lifetime, he oversaw several expansions, and some of the original construction materials were replaced. After Wright’s death, the fellowship continued to modify the structures, and Taliesin West gradually gained popularity as a tourist attraction. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation began planning major renovations and a visitor center in the late 20th century. Parts of Taliesin West were gradually renovated and upgraded during the early 21st century.

Worth a visit if you are in the Phoenix area.

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Auto-generated description: A dimly lit room with angular windows offers a view of a desert landscape outside.

Auto-generated description: Sunlight streams through a skylight, illuminating sculptures and textured stone walls in an architectural space.

Auto-generated description: A modern architectural complex with linear structures and a reflective pool sits against a backdrop of hills and a partly cloudy sky.

Auto-generated description: A modern architectural structure with angled wooden beams and a glass roof is set against a dramatic cloudy sky and surrounded by lush greenery.

Auto-generated description: A stone-walled outdoor area features a large, twisting tree branch protruding over it, set near a modern glass-fronted building.

Auto-generated description: A stone passageway leads to a sunlit outdoor area with a person standing in the distance.

Auto-generated description: A large, layered geometric sculpture is positioned against a stone wall in a shadowed outdoor space, with a small religious shrine nearby.

Auto-generated description: A vintage typewriter sits on a wooden table alongside typed and handwritten papers.

Auto-generated description: A stone and concrete architectural structure with angular lines and a red barrier in the foreground is illuminated by sunlight.

Auto-generated description: A uniquely designed stone sundial stands amidst a desert landscape with a cloudy sky.

Minimal (116/365)

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Auto-generated description: A minimalistic clock tower is set against a cloudy sky.

I love having the time to just walk around and shoot. It’s my happy place.

Sometimes you see the shot, sometimes the shot finds you. All you have to do is take the time to look.

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A close-up of the front of a vintage red International Harvester vehicle, featuring its emblem and grille.

A storefront displays colorful artwork and signs related to ice cream.

A red and white sign reads Jeni's Ice Creams on a blue wall.

Invasion (115/365)

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Auto-generated description: Countless black birds fill the ceiling and walls of a brightly lit architectural space.

We have friends in town and have been out and about visiting museums, gardens, and cultural centers. It’s been wonderful, with lots of much needed photography time. The struggle has been going through pictures and developing after a long day. I’ll be behind in processing for weeks at this pace!

Hope everyone is well. Thank you for stopping by for a look.

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A black and white sculpture resembling a stylized horse head is displayed outdoors among plants and shadows.

A decorative wall sconce with an unlit candle is mounted on a textured cream-colored wall beneath a ceiling with dark wooden beams.

Soft Nature (114/365)

Friday, April 24, 2026

Auto-generated description: A close-up view of tall, green grasses growing in a dense formation.

Beep - Beep (113/365)

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Auto-generated description: A roadrunner stands on a pathway surrounded by green plants and rocks.

Geococcyx californianus (Common name: Greater Roadrunner)

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A roadrunner is standing on a gravel surface, showcasing its long tail and distinctive plumage.

A roadrunner with distinctive dark streaks and a crest is standing on a rocky ground.

Stark (112/365)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Auto-generated description: A silhouette of a lone tree stands against a stark white sky with a smaller tree in the distance.

I was in a bit of a rut today. With lots of work around the house and no good new areas to shoot, it was time to get creative with a tree I’ve photographed many times before. I added a little logo this time, just for fun. I thought it paired well with today’s black-and-white theme.