Expensive Hobby

By TR

Trey Ratcliff:

So, while here on the shaky south island of New Zealand, I had to swing by a camera store in Christchurch to pick up the new 28-300 Nikon lens. It’s expensive here… probably an extra $700 over the 28-300 cost in the US… That kinda sucks eh? Does anyone know why its so expensive? Are there tariffs and taxes? Why do governments do this? (I come from the Milton Friedman schools, as some of you know…)

Waiting for God!

Superb, Revolutionary, informative and hauntingly beautiful photography by Claire Martin is uniquely provoctive in depcting the shocking and abject poverty in so-called civilized societies.

The humanity shines through the desperate circumstances. I appalude her for showing the horrors with such skill and compassion.

Claire Martin Photography

Composing Beauty

"Beauty can be seen in all things,

seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph."~Matt Hardy~

Tell them your Story

Tell them your story. Time passes so quickly. As a journalist, I am acutely aware of the necessity of writing things down; recording events as accurately and objectively as possible. As a photographer, I am convinced each of us has a responsibility to tell our own story; to capture key moments in our lives and the lives of those close to us, not only for ourselves, but for generations to come.
One's sense of identity and place in this world is important; each of us has a role in helping preserve our wholly unique family histories and special events. Expensive possessions may come and go, but our personal stories and photographs are timeless and therefore priceless.