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Doing the math

Posted on September 2, 2010 by phil

So, it costs Netflix about a nickel to stream an HD movie to your computer. This set me off on a train of thought… I looked up the size of an HD movie. It appears that such a movie represents … Continue reading →

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Swoopy!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by phil

I very much like the new 100 Acres Art & Nature park west of the Indianapolis Art Museum proper on 38th street. It’s a visual feast, and has interesting art scattered throughout its environs. The photo is of Jeppe Hein’s … Continue reading →

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Insulting

Posted on August 25, 2010 by phil

I just received this (redacted) email on Flickr: Dear Phil Jern, My name is Sandra Gxxxxxx and I am an editor at www.gpsmycity.com. We are currently compiling a self-guided walking tour to Indianapolis that will be published on out site … Continue reading →

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I’m back

Posted on August 19, 2010 by phil

I’ve let the blog lie fallow for a while, mostly due to lack of inspiration, and illness. I’m going to try and write a bit on a semiregular basis for a while, and see what that brings. The new image … Continue reading →

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New blog

Posted on April 10, 2009 by phil

I’ve put a new, more serious photography related blog up at http://www.philjernphotos.com Please feel free to visit me there, as well. It’s far more dedicated to the art and practice of photography, and I’m putting how-to and practical articles there.

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IPL Christmas tree

Posted on December 15, 2008 by phil

IPL Christmas tree Originally uploaded by pjern This tree had so many lights on it I understand NASA is looking into it for use as a planetary beacon.

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Still Life

Posted on December 14, 2008 by phil

Still Life #1 Originally uploaded by pjern I just had to try this. Light painted with a mini-maglight.

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Nature puts on a show

Posted on December 12, 2008 by phil

Sunset 2 Originally uploaded by pjern Sunset today. Incredible.

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Things that make you go “Huh?”

Posted on December 12, 2008 by phil

Things that make you go "Huh?" Originally uploaded by pjern Mammy’s Cupboard. Just south of Natchez, MS on US 61, the sight of this looming out of the early morning fog caused me to nearly break my neck snapping around … Continue reading →

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Abandoned

Posted on November 30, 2008 by phil

Abandoned Originally uploaded by pjern This building is falling down right next to the old Illinois Central line in Vaughan. It may once have been the site of a Casey Jones Museum, as it is adjacent to the site of … Continue reading →

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