Category Archives: General stuff

I don’t collect butterflies.

Posted on October 5, 2010 by phil

I really hate the word ‘capture’ when applied to photography. There is an implication that the photographer is collecting images with a net, as one might butterflies. This is an insult to anyone who works at the art and craft … Continue reading →

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36 lessons

Posted on September 23, 2010 by phil

I have put up a set detailing some lessons I have learned in 40 years as an amateur photographer here on Flickr. Please feel free to stop by and comment :)

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There’s something in my eye.

Posted on September 10, 2010 by phil
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Terror Quiz

Posted on September 7, 2010 by phil
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Karma

Posted on September 7, 2010 by phil

I got a little bit of it on the way back from Delaware over the weekend. I was cruising in traffic on the PA turnpike, and came upon a 55 MPH zone. Slowing down for the speed zone produced an … Continue reading →

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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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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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