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I have a photo in my first juried art exhibit at the River Arts Center in Prairie du Sac. That's pretty exciting. I've also managed to shoot some business portraits, magazine photos and have another wedding shoot scheduled. I'm taking a trip to Santa Fe, NM to do some shooting in a week or so. Really looking forward to that, as well!

I also bought some new gear (another flash head and a smaller soft box and strip light, among other things). I've been considering volunteering as a photographer for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. Not an easy thing to do, but such a valuable gift...

I joined the Center for Photography at Madison with the idea of meeting other local photographers and shooting with them. Sadly, I haven't been out shooting much. I managed to get out and shoot some IR the other day, though. Hopefully, I'll get some more of those photos up soon, as well as some other more recent work.

Life has been busy, but wonderful. I've never felt more grounded...

My best to you all.

-Bob

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It is so healing to focus on new life.

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Hands that built garages and outbuildings - hands that cleared land and helped so many - could now barely manage the slightest squeeze. A back and shoulders that carried so many burdens, now became burdens themselves. Clear, piercing eyes, were now dull and distant.

Yet despite your physical weakness Ken, your inner strength and resolve was evident throughout your final days. Thanks for another, and final, lesson without words.

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At least it does for now. I've decided to take a hiatus from music and spend my free time working on photography exclusively. I have another paid shoot coming up in a few weeks so I decided it's time to get official and start a part-time business with the start of the new year.

Now I have to work on all the mundane, non-artistic tasks involved in such a venture. But hey, I'll be working toward something I really love, and that's what it's all about.

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The last several days have been very satisfying on a number of fronts. Not only are there wonderful photographers here on dA, many of you are also wonderful people. You've encouraged me in ways I'm sure you'll never know. Hopefully, I'll get to meet some of you on a future trip abroad. China and Japan have been on my radar for some time, but I think a trip to Poland or Romania is more likely to happen.

I really enjoyed my time at the Buddhist temple. It is a beautiful place, and very peaceful as one might expect. I hope to get back there soon.

I'm going to be spending the weekend with in Minneapolis. Hopefully, we'll shoot some night scenes of the city. I'm really looking forward to the trip and getting away for a few days.

Life is good -- today is the right day.

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Alas, I'm giving up the studio because I'm just not in it enough to make it worth the expense. Oh well. I have another plan up my sleeve, though!

The 5D has been a phenomenal camera to work with. I used it and my 20D, along with my 50mm f/1.4, 85mm and L glass lenses, in my role as a convention photographer recently. I couldn't have been happier!

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I also got my L series lens back from Canon. I plan on shooting with it today a little.

Oddly, I'm unable to change my mood on the journal from "Suffering" to anything else! This is the third time I've tried, unsuccessfully. I guess I'll just have to keep suffering.

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Seriously! After all the snow we've had this winter, now it's raining day after day after day after day... The lake that has formed and joined my yard with my neighbors on each side, is now finding its way into my basement. Sigh...

My Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L glass is on it's way back to Canon for repair. The lens has back-focusing and auto-focusing issues. I hope they simply replace it with a great working lens rather than just recalibrate it.

And sadly, I have a full-time job again and it's getting in the way of my personal life. It involves wearing a tie.

Actually, life really is good. There's nothing I can do about the rain and it's forcing me to clean out my basement. I'm looking at buying a Canon 5D as my main camera soon and will probably get a new lens, as well. And work? Well, it's at least helping me pay for new camera equipment and studio rental. There's not much money in not working, so I guess a job is a good thing.

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I've experimented with fabrics, softboxes and high-key lighting. Hope you enjoy viewing the photos as much as I did shooting them.

I'm still working on converting color profiles so that my photos retain their correct saturation when displayed in a browser. I'm converting to sRGB IEC61966-2.1 in PS before posting. It's helped some but I see I still need a little tweaking.

Thank you Sarah, Charlotte, Kacie, Ana and Nika for your gift of time. I really appreciate it!

-RD

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My obsession may be fueled by the fact that it's time to get a real job again. It's been a great 8 months or so, but I must now make some money. (Why can't my love of photography and music put food on the table???)

Life is incredibly good: I have a wonderful family, I'm part of a Brazilian band that plays regularly, and I have good friends willing to model for me.

I cherish this time more than I can begin to tell...

-RD

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I actually sat down and put some thought into what I'd like to shoot in the studio the other day while consuming my favorite espresso drink (caffeine really is my muse). Hopefully I can realize these ideas before I have to break down and get a job.

I know dA discontinued the "Nearby Deviants" feature, but if any of you are in my area and would like to model, please contact me.

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Someone in Chile is posting my photos. Here's a link.

Granted, she at least didn't remove my copyright, and she did post, "by RobertDwight," so it doesn't look like the user was trying to take credit for the photo. But they didn't ask my permission and they didn't link to the original. I've contacted both the user of the page (the_rising_sun) and FOTOLOG of the copyright infringement. Why I even created a FOTOLOG account so I could post comments about my own photo. That was fun!

So, I'm going through and adding the ol' dA watermark to my existing photos and will be adding my own new watermark to any future postings.

Now for more fun and exciting meanderings... I used my Alien Bees strobe yesterday for a photo shoot in my studio (aka my living room). What a fabulous piece of equipment. I'll be posting a couple of those photos soon.

-Robert Dwight



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The Pain:
No need for details...

The Joy:
A wonderful trip to Ireland with my wife. Having the ability to take a six month break from work so I could explore photography. Being there for my children in the their time of greatest need. My first Daily Deviation. The prospect of being able to see clearly again soon. Finding out more about myself.

I've also really enjoyed meeting all of you and having the opportunity to share our thoughts and feelings about our work. How sublimely satisfying this is for me. I hope it is for you, too.

My hope is that each of us discovers more about the art in us this coming year. Embrace each moment, each emotion.

The power of our voice emerges when we have a true sense of ourselves.

-Robert Dwight



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WOW! What can I say except THANK YOU ALL! And thank you ^opioid for featuring Je ne sais quoi for your Daily Deviation! I'm honored.

Thanks too, for all the kind words, favs and watches. This really means a lot to me, especially right now.

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I spent a little more time on a few photos of for the Barista Series. My friends at Ancora Coffee in Fitchburg, WI, are allowing me to photograph people in their cafe, using the store's wonderful, indirect light. In return, I agreed to photograph their baristas for display in the store and on their web site.

The purpose of the project was to help me learn about portrait photography and natural light. What better way to accomplish this than by simply doing?

Thanks to everyone for their kind and helpful comments.

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I have some new pics from a night shoot in Milwaukee that I'll be posting soon. It was a cold night, and I spent three hours shooting downtown. Definitely worth it. I'd like to go back with a model and do some more night shots.

Where art thou, my muse?

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After I figure out natural light, I'll move on to shooting with stobes and a softbox!

Photography is a wonderful, all-consuming thing. Don't you think?

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After I figure out natural light, I'll move on to shooting with stobes and a softbox! Photography is a wonderful, all-consuming thing. Don't you think?

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The portrait series is one of baristas from a local espresso bar. I got the idea while enjoying a macchioto there one day. It's a beautiful place with wonderfully neutral colors and a wall of windows.

It's great to have time to pursue my passions rather than have to worry about finding a job. I suppose I'll have to do find one soon, though. (But not too soon...)

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The portrait seris is one of baristas from a local espresso bar. I got the idea while enjoying a macchioto there one day. It's a beautiful place with wonderfully neutral colors and a wall of windows.

It's great to have time to pursue my passions rather than have to worry about finding a job. I suppose I'll have to do find one soon, though. (But not too soon...)

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I learned some things about photography after coming back and looking at my photos (what not to do). I think I learned more about myself, though.

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I learned some things about photography after coming back and looking at my photos (what not to do). I think I learned more about myself, though.

Hopefully I'll get some more photos up soon.

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]]> *RobertDwight http://RobertDwight.deviantart.com/journal/14027811/ http://RobertDwight.deviantart.com/journal/14027811/ Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:43:16 PDT
I've been given a great gift -- the opportunity to take several months off from work and follow my creative leanings. I'll be off to Ireland again in mid-September and will be taking one of my newest acquisitions, a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens.

The prospect of shooting in Ireland with a decent camera and good glass is exciting. Yet, somehow I feel I'm overlooking what's in my own backyard...

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