Hi Everyone!
Well, we're almost to Halloween. Merry Samhain to everyone out there!
I decided to do a little photomanip for Halloween this year, and I may even go out tonight at midnight and see what the sea holds in spooks and so forth, as the veil between worlds gets thinner, the closer we get to October 31
st. at midnight
"Ghost Ship" by TThealer
"The Black Pearl": Courtesy
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Check out his stock! Cool stuff! We've been enjoying ourselves here on our Gulf Coast vacation. This journal, I'm including a feature called
"In Case You Missed it!" These are shots that I've put up while on our trip. If your'e anything like me, your deviations are backed up.
I am wading through them though, rather slowly, I'm afraid, but still getting them looked at, and many collected. You people are really awesome!
I sincerely hope you're not getting too tired of the sunsets I've been posting. I'm thinking on trying a little night shooting as well to break up the monotony for you and stretch myself a little bit as well.
The second feature is a
's feature, those folks who have slid by and
ed something of mine but they are not regular watchers. If you ever wonder why I do this, it's two fold. First, it's a little "thank you" for the
. Secondly, many of my watchers, already watch each other, this way you folks get to find someone new here on DA!
A very special note of thanks goes out to everyone who left 's on my work! I really don't have the time to go out and thank each and everyone of you. Your support is emensely appreciated! I've always felt that a copy and pasted "thank you" was a bit "cheap" I'd rather take that time and work through my deviations.... your work, and enjoy talking with you through comments. 
Sometimes raining at the beach, or anywhere for that matters, yields some of the most spectacular sunsets.
There's still lingering clouds in the evening skies for the sun to cast it's rays upon.
A while back, =LadyAliceofOz and =kayaksailor were discussing how nice it was for a Sea Gull to fly into a particular scene to give a bit more of a nature element. Truthfully, I waited on this one to catch one of the many gulls that were flying about, to get at the right area to show.
This may seem a bit weird to be in the "Street" category, but if you look at the description of "Street" it does fit. I'm very sorry, but I don't believe that "street" has to be the grittiest B&W shots of city life. (Which are quite compelling...) If that's what it has to be, then it should be called "Life Magazine". 
This couple was walking down the beach while I was shooting sunsets, they tried to step it up a little to get out of my way, but I figured they would, so I was prepared for them.
I have this facination for birds in flight. They are so graceful. Sea Gulls can be somewhat hard to shoot though. There's the issue of the autofocus not focusing fast enough, for one. Then "leading them" like you would for wing shooting while hunting. So you have to have your shutter speed correct, or you end up with motion blur and camera shake. Then there's the position of the bird in the frame, as well as his wing position. Last but not least, there's the angle of the sun. If I got up real early in the morning the sun would be low at my back, which would be good... but I don't do mornings.... 
This little guy was skittering along the water line going after Coquinas along with the Sandpipers.
I like to show the feathers on birds. To me, they are really one of Mother Natures marvels.
I really don't know exactly what Sea Gulls do at night. I did see them roost out on a little island when we were at Cedar Key earlier in the year, so I assume the mass exodus of the Sea Gulls, slightly earlier than this shot, signaled it was time for them to roost elsewhere.
Again, this is one of those departures for me... When I saw this scene on the beach, I thought of all the other people who over the years have sat on the sunny sand watching their kids chase in and out with the waves. Enjoying the warmth of the sun, and the sound of the surf. It occured to me that this scene could have been played out at any time, so I gave this one a 1960's box camera treatment.
As the title implies.... 
Sunsets are not at a premium down here, they happen to some degree every night. Some more spectacular than others... none exactly alike.
This is one of the lesser spectacular sunsets, but the "blues" that it cast were so pleasant.
This was shot the same evening as the one above I believe. I liked the wisps of cloud in this shot.
When we went out on the beach this particular day, there were no Gulls! I have no idea as to why, there just weren't any. There were plenty of these little crabs around however. They aren't quite as easy to shoot as you would think. They apparently can feel the vibrations (footsteps) of oncoming danger in the sand. So it's best to just stand and survey the area, then once you spot one, don't take your eyes off it. Move slowly, and parallel to it getting a little closer as you go. It does help if you have a 300mm lens on your camera!
This sunset featured "Gold". Apparently it has to do with the angle of the sun through the moisture and dust in the air.
Hope you enjoyed this edition of " IN CASE YOU MISSED IT" This week brought to you by the fine folks of A-1 Sewer Cleaning systems, where their motto is... "Your #2 is our #1..... priority that is."
To be continued......................
When CRS strikesAn elderly man goes into a brothel and tells the madam he would like a young girl for the night. Surprised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is. "I'm 90 years old," he says. "90!" replies the woman. "Don't you realize you've had it?" "Oh, sorry," says the old man, "how much do I owe you?"
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A matter of time.... Military Time that is....A young , attractive woman thought she might have some fun with a stiff-looking military man at a cocktail party, so she walked over and asked him, "Major, when was the last time you had sex?"
"1956," was his reply. "No wonder you look so uptight!" she exclaimed. "Major, you need to get out more!"
"I'm not sure I understand you," he answered, glancing at his watch, ..."It's only 2014 now."
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Joke that was supposed to be here was
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Mistaken IdentityA guy calls the hospital. He says, "You gotta send help! My wife's going into labor!" The nurse says, "Calm down. Is this her first child?" He says, "No you idiot! This is her husband!"
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Maybe this guy needs a second opinion..."I can't find a cause for your illness," the doctor said. "Frankly, I think it's due to drinking." "In that case," replied his patient, "I'll come back when you are sober."
Just in case anybody wants to know. I'm 53 years old. I have no illusions regarding photography as a career. I was a professional wedding and portrait shooter many many years ago. I was trained by a PPAA award winning Professional Photographer. I now shoot primarily for fun, and enjoy helping others as I can. To dispel any misunderstandings, I've never referred to myself as an "artist".
To me, that is a professional designation.
I am a shooter, that's what I am.
I
am a professional craftsperson, and so is my wife. My wife and I have run our own business for the past 31 years, and we manage to keep our heads afloat.
I also do not discuss what I do for a living on DA, as this is my pleasure, and I prefer not to mix my profession with my pleasure.
My wife is: =
LadyAliceofOz
My daughter is *
DreamingDragonDesign
She's doing some kickass artisan craft work there, check it out!My son, (my daughter's husband) is ~
FlipWardDragon 
Awards:
Anyone who has ed my works...
By the way, if I'm watching you, and you're watching me, I probably won't thank you for any 's. I'll spend more time going through your gallery, or viewing your deviations, and talking with you via comments because I'm not spending time thanking for 's!
I also do not participate in the "Link System". I have no opposition to others participating. I just personally don't have the time to do so.
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Also, this is a Politics, Religion, and Hate free zone. I have friends from all walks of life, all religious denominations, sects, you name it. In my journal features you're likely to find a Jew's deviation next to an Arabs, Black next to White and any combination in between.
One other note. I am a former Marine. It was an honor to serve my country.
I am proud of all service people around the world, who choose to serve their countries, past and present.
I have close friends who were Army Pathfinders, My Brother was Special Forces in Viet-Nam. My Mother was a WAVE (Navy WWII). My son, (*DreamingDragonDesign's husband) was Army Airborne during Desert Storm.
A particular deviant here that I watch is former Air Force.
I entered the service in 1974 when the Navy & Marines no longer accepted would be young felons,and trouble makers and the Army no longer accepted losers and conscripts. Since that time in military history the services have learned that we're all pulling on the same rope. There's no room on my page for badmouthing any branch of the service. I refuse to engage in berating any branch of the United States Armed forces. We all served under the same flag 
. If anyone chooses to berate any service, they will be blocked from my page.
There's nothing we can really do about those who hate. So don't spread it around here please! 
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Features, Halloween Fun, & a Few Laughs 
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My talented wife`s Art
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Don't take life too seriously... Nobody comes out of it alive, anyway!
Art is like Love, unless it is shared,and viewed by others and appreciated, it has no mutual return, it is empty and hollow, and lonely.
TThealer
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Solimar
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Don't take life too seriously... Nobody comes out of it alive, anyway!
Art is like Love, unless it is shared,and viewed by others and appreciated, it has no mutual return, it is empty and hollow, and lonely.
TThealer
I plan to post more soon.
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