scanning fun

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One day in the kitchen just after the holidays, I had the sudden urge to scan something that was on its way into the garbage. Here are a few of the images I captured. I bet you can guess what these are. They are going into my image library for possible use in future prints.

Longtime readers know how much I love playing with the scanner and have seen the numerous images I’ve posted. There are far too many to dig out from the archives, but here are a few that may be of interest to newer readers, especially those of you who may be interested in some of the techniques I’ve discussed in response to readers’ questions:

scanning
on printers and scanners (scanner and computer updated since)
scanning hands
scannography
scanning techniques
a scan test

Paris: details #2

Some time ago already I had finished the posts about our London and UK portion of our spring trip. Since then I’ve been trying to find time to get back to writing about our week in Paris before this year is out. This online travel journal is a great place for me to gather together my impressions and images of this fabulous trip so I’m delighted that readers are also enjoying it. Oh, where’s my travel diary? For now, just a few photos…

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on the Hornby ferry

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These interesting textures and colours caught my eye on the ferry to Hornby Island on our recent trip, an addition to these and these ferry pics.

everyday object

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washing hands
soap dish needs cleaning
lovingly made by a local potter
first an object of desire, then a gift
then utilitarian, everyday-ish
cracked
yet still worthy of admiration
just look and see

if walls could speak

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(from my photo series of the Britannia Shipyard in Steveston)

walls

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worn out walls
signs of the past
portents of the future?

(continuing photo series of the Britannia Shipyard in Steveston)

a step

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textures, patterns, shadows

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I found interesting textures and patterns on the pier,
Such perfect evening light for photography,
A serendipitous addition to my image files for possible future use in my printmaking!

pattern study

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a study of light, textures, patterns…

ripples

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