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Got Birds? Absolutely!

Got Birds? Absolutely!


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  7 Comments  •  9 years ago

Recent sightings. Tasteful Blue Jay Bread and peanut butter make great bird food. Elegant is the Blue Jay. Male Junco, a.k.a. "Snowbird" All Rights Reserved
Had Enough Snow? Me Neither.

Had Enough Snow? Me Neither.


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  12 Comments  •  9 years ago

I like snow not the shovelin' part, the photographin' part. It's Philadelphia and just down the street from my house. Same down the street. Yup, down the you know. Poster image...
Halloween Challenge #1 –  "Your Favorite Cemetery"  The Winner, Buzz!

Halloween Challenge #1 – "Your Favorite Cemetery" The Winner, Buzz!


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  11 Comments  •  9 years ago

The Contest Background Thanks to A. Mac, who graciously agreed to serve as judge, the NewsTalkers held a Halloween Photograph Challenge ! The Rules Photograph your favorite cemetery,...
Tonight, I Was Missing Some People I Never See Any More

Tonight, I Was Missing Some People I Never See Any More


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  20 Comments  •  9 years ago

Makes me sad. All Rights Reserved/A. Mac A. Mac
Junco (Snow Bird) Shot, Chickadees and Then Some

Junco (Snow Bird) Shot, Chickadees and Then Some


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

Slate-colored Junco (Male) Tufted Titmouse Carolina Chickadee Chickadee Carolina (Winter) Wren All Rights Reserved
Lettin' It Fly

Lettin' It Fly


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  20 Comments  •  9 years ago

Some days, photography won't do it for me; on those days, I just paint what comes through. These might be referred to as "polyreferential" digital paintings; they potentially...
First Poster of the Year 2014

First Poster of the Year 2014


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  7 Comments  •  9 years ago

Gaillardia, the State Flower of Oklahoma a.k.a. "Indian Blanket". All Rights Reserved/A. Mac
2014 -- First Birds-in-Snow Photo Op!

2014 -- First Birds-in-Snow Photo Op!


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

Just gettin' started stay tuned. White-throated Sparrow. ( A. Mac) And another. ( A. Mac)
Restoring 100-Plus Year Old Photographs

Restoring 100-Plus Year Old Photographs


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  15 Comments  •  9 years ago

Some are in better condition than others; some have information regarding subject -- some not. Some of the subject information is in German (I have no knowledge of the German language). Some have...
New Restorations of Old Photos

New Restorations of Old Photos


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  31 Comments  •  9 years ago

Liberal Arts Building, 1904 World's Fair, St. Louis, Missouri Sand Dunes and Beach Goers, Probably Atlantic City or Ocean City or Surf City, N.J., c. 1895 Summertime in Atlantic City,...
Been Trying for Two Years to Get this Guy's Photograph!

Been Trying for Two Years to Get this Guy's Photograph!


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  33 Comments  •  9 years ago

And today was the day! The Red-bellied Woodpecker; Handsome Critter. ( All Rights Reserved) So nice I photographed him twice "F8 and be there in photography jargon."
Exhibition a tribute to first gallery that focused solely on photography

Exhibition a tribute to first gallery that focused solely on photography


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Photography & Art  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

Exhibition a tribute to first gallery that focused solely on photography By Holly Bailey, Yahoo News, Thursday January 9, 2014 Its hard to imagine in the age of Flickr and Instagram...
The More I Restore the More They Look Like Before (And that can be Taken in at Least Two Ways)

The More I Restore the More They Look Like Before (And that can be Taken in at Least Two Ways)


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  4 Comments  •  9 years ago

In restoring old photographs (prints, slides, tintypes, etc.), in terms of their appearance, I try to make them look like they did when first made. And, when their subjects show how things were...
Butterflies in the Winter - Missouri - Photos

Butterflies in the Winter - Missouri - Photos


Via: kavika  •  Photography & Art  •  26 Comments  •  9 years ago

Photos takenat the Butterfly Palace in Branson MO. They are raised in a plastic container with top. The cocoon is attached to the lid of the container. When the top is removed the...
Latest Photo Restorations

Latest Photo Restorations


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  8 Comments  •  9 years ago

The Neptune Fountain in Berlin, Germany in 1903; it has since been restored and moved to another part of the city. That makes this photo historically important! Guernsey Cow on Holly Beach,...
Far Sighted

Far Sighted


Via: larry-crehore  •  Photography & Art  •  6 Comments  •  9 years ago

Does this look to far sighted??
Recent Bird Photos

Recent Bird Photos


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

Downy Woodpecker, Male Starling All Rights Reserved/A. Mac
More of Restore

More of Restore


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  7 Comments  •  9 years ago

TTGA helped me with the identification on this one I am greatly appreciative of his expertise and willingness to share his knowledge. German Prussian Pre World War I Cavalry Encampment c 1903...
Three Birds, Three Different Species; Nature's Diversity

Three Birds, Three Different Species; Nature's Diversity


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

Male Downy Woodpecker White-breasted Nuthatch Tufted Titmouse All Rights Reserved/A. Mac
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst." – Henri Cartier-Bresson

“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst." – Henri Cartier-Bresson


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  10 Comments  •  9 years ago

Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst." So why do I still trash more than I publish? I recently read another quote regarding photography -- I never have taken a picture I've intended....
Natures Unusual Photo Oppotunities

Natures Unusual Photo Oppotunities


Via: larry-crehore  •  Photography & Art  •  7 Comments  •  9 years ago

Thought others might find these interesting, just goes to show you that it pays to be observant. Man finds fox frozen in Swedish lake Elk found frozen solid in Norwegian lake...
Birds From a Sunday in January

Birds From a Sunday in January


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  10 Comments  •  9 years ago

Mourning Dove Red-bellied Woodpecker, Female Robin, Male. Several Hundred Wintered over and picked the berries off of four American Holly Trees. This guy is puffed up to insulate...
Saving the Past: Restoring Old Magic Lantern Slides

Saving the Past: Restoring Old Magic Lantern Slides


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  6 Comments  •  9 years ago

The introduction of lantern slides in 1849, ten years after the invention of photography, allowed photographs to be viewed in an entirely new format. As a transparent slide projected onto a...
Snow Falls … Birds Show Up … Photo Op.

Snow Falls … Birds Show Up … Photo Op.


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

Today in Philly Junco Female Robin, Male (He stayed all winter) White-throated Sparrow More as the day/snow goes on. All Rights Reserved/A. Mac
Research Assistance Needed!

Research Assistance Needed!


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  58 Comments  •  9 years ago

In restoring old photographs, I came across this absolute gem, but, I have no idea how to caption or keyword. I know the following details "Near Indianapolis Indiana" and, that the photograph was...
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