Eddie
@ilovephotography.com
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Photographer* A while ago I ran a popular photography forum: http://ilovephotography.com. Those days are over, but my love for photography remains as strong as ever. Currently shooting a Nikon Zf, 135mm f1.8 *I post only my own original work* *never AI*
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I know these are everywhere, but I really wanted to shoot something while I was home today.

Nikon Zf, 135mm f1.8 wide open, overcast evening light.

#photography #colorphotography #BluePlumBago #flowers #garden #blue #quiet #delicate #softlight
A small cluster of Blue Plumbago flowers glows softly against a dark green background of leaves. The pale bluish petals form a gentle pinwheel pattern, standing out as the only bright element in the moody, low-light composition. The image conveys a calm, introspective feeling, with the delicate blooms emerging quietly from the shadows.
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Last evening's light around my back porch, during a long peaceful drizzle, was so soft and expressive.

Here's a take of a wrought iron chair just outside my sliding doors. To stay dry I just shot thru the dark screening.

#photography #blackandwhite #garden #still-life #wroughtironchair #home
Black-and-white photograph of a wrought-iron garden chair with rose motifs on its backrest, sitting empty beneath glossy, rain-dappled leaves. The scene is viewed through a screened door, softening the details and adding a gentle haze. Shot on a Nikon Zf with a 135 mm f/1.8 lens wide open, during an overcast drizzle on the photographer’s back porch, evoking quiet solitude and calm.
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An evening regatta shot I made when I first got hold of the Nikon 200-400mm f4G. The lens length exaggerated the size of the sun relative to the foreground scene.

#photography #colorphotography #sailboat #regatta #lake #Vermont #streetphotography #sunset #orange #goldenhour #peaceful #evening
A sailboat glides across calm water at sunset, silhouetted against a fiery orange sky. The sun, enormous and perfectly round, hovers just above a dark ridgeline of trees and hills. Layers of distant mountains fade into the hazy horizon, while the glowing sun casts a warm reflection across the tranquil lake.
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From my trip to Hawaii to attend a wedding.

Nikon D3, 60mm Micro at f4

#photography #blackandwhite #palms #Hawaii #palmtrees #scenic #mountains #tropical #vacation
Black and white photograph of tall palm trees in Hawaii, standing in front of mist-shrouded mountains under an overcast sky. The image is framed by two mottled tree trunks on either side, with dense palms below adding depth and texture. The mood feels calm and atmospheric; a tropical landscape in soft light before a rainfall.
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When my niece started showing an interest in photography, I was thrilled to give to her the first camera I owned and used to learn the craft, a Nikon FE.
This is from a recent hike into the mountains of Vermont, where we both photographed the same scenes. So fun 😃
#scenicphotography #blackandwhite
Black and white landscape photograph of distant mountain ridges beneath a vast, turbulent sky. Layers of dark hills stretch across the bottom of the frame, their shapes fading into mist and shadow. Above them, dense clouds billow and swirl, forming intricate textures of light and gray. The scene feels calm yet foreboding, suggesting an approaching storm or a moment of stillness before one.
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Just outrageous. 👍
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From my sandpiper panning series; neglected to this post one yet. Taken early in the project, it reflects my original vision for what the resulting images would look like. It was fun to branch out from there.

#photography #blackandwhite #birds #birding #nature #sandpiper #ICM #beach #ocean #waves
A sandpiper (likely a Sanderling) dashes across wet sand near the surf, its legs blurred from motion. The photograph was made by panning the camera to follow the bird, resulting in an ICM (intentional camera movement) style that softens the background into sweeping streaks of reflected light and shadow. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the bird’s form and its fleeting movement along the shoreline.
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Yes, what a nice bonus right? 😉
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Yeah, I hear it helps discovery. According to chatgpt:

--Alt text is searchable, posts with it can appear in search results for those terms.
--Search/feeds can index alt text, improving discoverability.
--Keywords in alt text can be found via search.
--Users report better reach when using alt text.
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Yes, I checked it out Linda. The old guy knows how to spend the morning... with good coffee and a view. 😜 ☕
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Hi Linda! I'm not sure why posts and/or images are disappearing on you, but it could be just on your side of things. I think your posts are showing as you intend them to, for us at least. Hope it's an easy fix. 🛠️ 😉
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Ah, but my it's was a clear typo . 🦄 😉
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Lately I am feeling that way too Linda... and relate to your sentiments. Thanks for commenting. 🙏
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Needs a doorknob. 😏

Well spotted. 📷
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I can't believe I wrote it's and not its. Sorry. 🙄🙃
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Thanks for your feeling on this one 907. 🙏
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That's beautifully expressed Alex, thanks for that inspiration. I do find that in my viewing of others' works, sometimes technique, etc., doesn't matter one bit, as long as the feeling is conveyed and is paramount. It's harder to act on this in my own work, but welcome the challenge.
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I hear you, Signstad (and thanks for that). It's hard to get over old mindsets. 🤔
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I've never shown this because of the image quality. But I've always liked it's sweetness and poignancy.

#photography #blackandwhite #streetphotography #seniors #elderly #beauty
Black-and-white photograph of an elderly woman walking closely behind an elderly man along a sidewalk. She gently holds onto his arm for support as they move past a row of dark trees and foliage. Both wear patterned clothing and hats, and the man sports sneakers and socks. The scene conveys tenderness, companionship, and quiet perseverance.
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HP5+ is such a beautiful film.
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Just want to add that the reason I didn't leave more room on the bottom is that there are two more screws down there, and it would have distracted from the "face" of that latch plate. 😉