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Modern Love in the Western World

Mark — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:59:47 +0000

For my viewers: A kitschy hand-made Valentine’s Day card just for you… (Click to view full-size)

The comic-book panel comes from Beware #10 (July 1954 – Trojan Magazines), and for some reason that single-panel cracked me up bad!

The sheer naïveté of these old things is just priceless, and many of them have expired copyrights and are now in the public domain. A good place to get your fill is The Digital Comic Museum, but don’t say I didn’t warn you – these things are worse than potato chips! (And about as healthy.)

Beware #10 featured cover art by Frank Frazetta and Sid Check … though I’m afraid Bob and Linda met an unfortunate end in their story. (And he didn’t get a job – even with those pants.)

I also made use of the Hand-Drawn Heart Brushes by This ‘n That.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Modern Lovers!

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Happy New Year – 2012!

Mark — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:06:21 +0000

“Party like it’s 1929!”

I normally do not post images that are not my own, but I couldn’t resist using this photo for my New Year’s post. It was taken by the famous photographer and explorer Frank Hurley, and this photo is “Mawson and men at Christmas dinner with menu and balloons, on board the S.Y. Discovery, 1930”

Hurley took some of the most tremendous photos I’ve ever seen, particularly of the ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. If you’re interested, look for the book South with Endurance.

You can see an archive of Hurley’s photos here.

Here’s wishing everyone a Happy 2012 – however long your count is!

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An Ornamental Photographer

Mark — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:13 +0000

I was photographing these Christmas ornaments when I noticed … myself!

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Trapped in the Woods

Mark — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:09:09 +0000

An unusual self-portrait – but where’s the rest of me? In this case, the glass in the window of this old camper in the woods is covered in a reflective mylar film…

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Jet Pilot

Mark — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:22:36 +0000

The pilot of Hot Springs’ Spa Force One hot-air balloon…

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More Balloon Photos, 2011

Mark — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:00:01 +0000

“Pillow Fight”

A few more shots from the Legends Balloon Rally in Hot Springs, Arkansas – September 23rd & 24th, 2011. I love the way tight-cropping (mostly done in the camera) reduces these balloons to just color, form, and geometry … but you still know what they are.

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Redneck Fiddlin’ Man

Mark — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:32:59 +0000

The Charlie Daniels Band preform at the Legends Balloon Rally in Hot Springs, Arkansas – September 23rd, 2011. Couple’more below…

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Legends Balloon Rally 2011

Mark — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:32:06 +0000

This is becoming a yearly treat for me – the Legends Balloon Rally held in my hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas…

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Bull Riding

Mark — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:00:58 +0000

I had the opportunity to see the Southern Pro Bull Riders Finals recently held at the Garland County Fairgrounds. It was a lot of fun, and I got a chance to try shooting at “stupid-high ISOs” in this dimly-lit arena. I like the one above best, and a few of the better ones are below…

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Celebrate!

Mark — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:00:16 +0000

Too bad “the end of Summer” doesn’t mean “the end of Heat”. September 23rd will be the first day of Autumn – but don’t expect it to get cool until the end of October! In the meantime : be cool, stay safe and have fun!

Happy Labor Day, 2011!

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