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“Variations” – My New Exhibit at Multiple Exposures Gallery – May 8th – June 18th

Posted on May 8, 2012 by asislen

How boring our lives would be if every day, everything looked exactly the same. But in the daily frenzy of life, we rarely slow down enough to truly appreciate the beauty and sheer joy of the “ordinary” that surrounds us. … Continue reading →

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Creating Fine Art Prints

Posted on March 12, 2012 by asislen

Next Tuesday, March 20th I will be teaching one of my favorite topics – “Creating Fine Art Prints with Your Epson Printer” at Mac Business Solutions (MBS) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This will be a 7-hour class and is an expanded … Continue reading →

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Fairy Circles – Are You KIDDING Me??!!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by asislen

During my recent trip to Namibia, as we entered the edge of the Namib Desert our very able guide, Elvis Hghumutina from Ultimate Safaris in Windhoek, pointed out some odd, circular areas of soil, interspersed with the yellow-gold vegetation. He … Continue reading →

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Eastman Kodak – 132 Years of Kodak Moments

Posted on January 21, 2012 by asislen

From innovator to litigator. That about sums up the last 132 years for Eastman Kodak (EK). Had it not been for Kodak, it is unlikely I would have developed (pun intended) an interest in photography, and I’m sure that’s the … Continue reading →

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Adobe Retreats – But Probably, Just Temporarily …

Posted on January 16, 2012 by asislen

In my November 18th, 2011 blog post, titled, “Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy,” I highlighted the fact that many Photoshop users would be forced to upgrade to each new version of Photoshop in order to get the “discounted” upgrade price on … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Photographs from 2011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by asislen

It is always dangerous to pick your favorite “anything,” especially when it comes to your own photography! I find I often fall in and out of love with individual photographs, especially ones that were recently made. How well photographs stand … Continue reading →

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The 100 Most Influential Photographers of All Time

Posted on December 14, 2011 by asislen

A number of months ago I wrote a blog entry called, “Staying Motivated … Being Inspired”. I mentioned that to stay motivated, I find that it very helpful to view other artwork, especially photographers whose work I admire. Going to … Continue reading →

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Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy

Posted on November 18, 2011 by asislen

Adobe recently announced a new upgrade policy for its Creative Suite, that includes Photoshop. There will definitely be frustration from many photographers that I know. Not all users of Photoshop have found it necessary or economical to upgrade to the … Continue reading →

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I LOVE the Desert !

Posted on October 28, 2011 by asislen

Extreme heat, no moisture, rocks, sand, high altitude, below sea level, rattlesnakes. What’s not to like? I don’t know what it is, but I love photographing the desert. In the last five or six years I’ve been to White Sands, … Continue reading →

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Preparation and Process

Posted on October 3, 2011 by asislen

While recently watching the TV show, Grey’s Anatomy, one of the medical residents was being quizzed on the step-by-step procedures for the surgery she was about to perform. Of course, she accurately recited each step, but when it came time … Continue reading →

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