Waaaay back in high school I took a photography class. I really enjoyed photography. The problem was not being able pay for supplies (high school jobs don’t pay crap), so I flunked my favorite class simply because I couldn’t afford the material to develop my works… So sad… Fast forward two decades. Taking pictures with a Pentax K1000 full manual camera was great. I really miss that camera (sigh and stare longingly into the distance). Unfortunately, someone else thought they could pawn it for some free money (and they probably did). Sunday evening, when I came home and saw the door open (I lived alone), I had a sinking feeling of what may have disappeared. Several items were taken, including a crisp 1964 $100 bill (a rare find even 20 years ago), my cameras, and accessories. Deeply saddened and too broke to buy another good camera, I receded from taking really good pictures. For a long time after that I only used my phone, and a “insta” shot camera. Not meant to take much more than near average quality pictures.

Now 15 years later I finally broke down and purchased another good camera and still learning how to use it. Remember, from film and full manual control to a digital camera that wants to take ho-hum photos for you. That first step into a new world is a BIG learning curve (I’m just old school and prefer the “feel” of full manual control). It has been a little over a year using a digital camera, its various settings are not as overwhelming as they once were (I have more settings to learn that need perfected). I also got lucky and found a non-auto focus lense! Awesome, yeah for me!

With that being stated, I will continue to re-improve my photographic skills. Over the next several months, there will be new photos posted for your enjoyment, and even some for sale! Most pictures will be online digital, 8x10, and 16x20. You can even have it framed beautifully with one that is handmade from Rusty Blades Woodshop!