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photography Archive
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The Peace Project
Posted on October 20, 2011 | 7 CommentsThe Peace Project is meant for peace -- that's it. While most of us disagree with Westboro's actions, we are not a group standing in front of them, yelling counter remarks at them. This project is meant to be a peaceful reminder that as a church, Westboro should be loving and caring, welcoming and forgiving, not angry and spiteful. -
The Wish Tree
Posted on September 15, 2011 | 1 CommentI had my five year old daughter with me and I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't get her very interested in the bronzes. Then we turned the corner and beheld the Wish Tree. -
A View into Tiny Worlds
Posted on July 4, 2011 | 5 CommentsA couple of years ago I acquired a macro lens for my camera, and had all sorts of fun working out the fuzzy science of getting photos of the tiniest things possible. Once you get down to this scale, everything looks dirty and rough – […] -
Dragonfly
Posted on June 9, 2011 | 1 CommentRen took this amazing picture at Fort Snelling State Park in Minnesota. She says it’s a male twelve-spotted skimmer and that dragonflies are her favorite part of summer. -
Rainbow
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 3 CommentsKaren Robertson writes: “After a day of wind and rain, we were getting the kids ready for bed when my husband Danny said, “Hey, the sun came out. Let’s go see if there’s a rainbow.” It was the brightest one I’ve ever seen and it […] -
Natural Coastline Ecosystems
Posted on April 15, 2011 | 1 CommentThis is a photo I took on a short (half a day) trip to the beach over Spring Break. Behind me is the Atlantic Ocean. I was in Florida visiting my parents and we took a detour home via Hanna Park in Atlantic […] -
Bayou Courtableau, Louisiana
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 1 CommentAlina Taylor writes: These images were taken on Bayou Courtableau in St Landry Parish, Louisiana near Port Barre right off 190. It is a town steeped in Louisiana bayou charm where Cajun French meets English to create a language known to the locals and seems […] -
Salvador, Brazil
Posted on April 12, 2011 | 8 CommentsI gotta love Facebook because it allowed me to re-connect with Kim Allen, who was my roommate while I was on study abroad in Spain. Kim is a great photographer and agreed to let me share these pics that she took in Salvador, Brazil. […] -
Boise Trees
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsDaLyn took these beautiful pictures in or around Boise, Idaho. Thanks for sharing them with us, DaLyn. ; -
Glastonbury Tor
Posted on March 31, 2011 | 6 CommentsWhen we lived in Bristol, we went a few times to the nearby and ancient town of Glastonbury, where, on top of a sharp and very prominent hill, a strange-looking tower stands alone. A mythology surrounds the ‘Tor’, and the whole town, connecting unseen worlds […] -
Rural Washington
Posted on March 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsThis beautiful picture is a shot of the view Brent (married to Doves-and-Serpents-Heather) woke up to every morning growing up in rural Washington state. The picture was taken by Brent’s sister. On a clear day, you can also see Mt. St. Helens from their […] -
Bee Photography
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 1 CommentCheck out this amazing picture taken by D’Arcy Benincosa of Bee Photography. This is one of her favorite shots: ; -
Zachary’s Ride (Walk) to Church
Posted on February 27, 2011 | 17 CommentsCome see Laura and her son Zachary’s walk to church in the Bay Area. Laura writes: Our kindergartner loves photography, and this was the perfect opportunity. We headed out on the first sunny morning we’ve had for a week or so, and as we […] -
Angela Ellsworth Explores Her Mormon Past at ASU Art Museum
Posted on February 17, 2011 | 1 CommentMAN, I wish geography weren’t part of reality because I really want to go see this performance by Angela Ellsworth, a woman who was raised Mormon but is no longer practicing. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Lorenzo Snow, the fifth president of the Church […] -
DRY Ink Photograph’s Project 365
Posted on February 16, 2011 | 6 CommentsErika over at DRY Ink Photography keeps posting amazing pictures on Facebook as part of her Project 365 for this year. She said I could steal this latest one so all of you could see it: -
Utah Panoramas
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe Utah 3D project has a stunning set of panoramic views from different parts of Utah, accessible here. Some of our favourites are Temple Square and beneath ‘Double Arch’ at Arches National Park. (Now you can make out with your same-sex partner in virtual view […] -
Detroit in Ruins: Urbex
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 4 CommentsI always love views into the unseen, decaying side of our urban existence. They speak to so much of our psychology: the fallout from the excesses of modern living. These photos from the Guardian website are just stunning. ‘Detroit in Ruins’ at the Guardian -
Scenes from Colorado
Posted on January 31, 2011 | 4 CommentsThese photos were taken in Colorado by Rhonda Nasuta Swanson, a great photographer. You can see more of her work at her website. -
Scenes from a Trip to Europe
Posted on January 25, 2011 | 1 CommentMegan M. (one of Heather’s former students) is an orchestra director at a middle school in Texas, an amazing violinist, a photographer, and a painter as well! Here are a few of her favorite shots from a trip to Europe: -
Hunting Arkansas
Posted on January 10, 2011 | 5 CommentsSunny Bottoms took these beautiful images while hunting at her family farm in Arkansas. The muted tones and use of the analogue frame create a fitting reflection of memory: a dreamlike glimpse into a world of sunset. -
Memorial
Posted on January 5, 2011 | 2 CommentsThis week Heather visited the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial. On a large wall she found inscribed these words: “We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. […] -
Lime Trees
Posted on November 26, 2010 | 4 CommentsA 'High Dynamic Range' vision of Limes, grass and sky. -
Adventures in the Hill Country
Posted on November 4, 2010 | 8 CommentsThese photographs were taken by Amanda Mixon, who is currently studying for an MA in English at Texas State University. -
Mother and Daughter
Posted on November 2, 2010 | 4 CommentsThis photograph was taken by our very own O’Q, whose combination of High Dynamic Range photography with the depth of colour in this image express a both vast and intense representation of maternal love. -
Stone at Beauvoir
Posted on October 29, 2010 | 3 CommentsThese pictures were taken by Erika Rebstock: a therapist, a do-it-yourself-home-renovator extraordinaire, a Diet Dr. Pepper addict (/aficionado?), and the owner of DRY, Ink Photography. -
Scenes from Europe
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 7 CommentsAlina Taylor took these photographs while travelling in France and Spain. -
Through a Glass, Textured Seasons
Posted on October 22, 2010 | 6 CommentsJeremi Broadhurst captured these beautiful glimpses of nature, in her distinctive style. -
Like a Stone
Posted on October 19, 2010 | 6 CommentsThese photographs were taken by Brent D. Beal of Wisdom Like a Stone, in Washington State. -
‘Autumn Colours’
Posted on October 15, 2010 | 8 CommentsRen took the photographs that make up this collage at the Quaking Bog in Wirth Park, Minneapolis. She said: ‘Autumn is my favorite season. Every day there are subtle changes and before long the trees are laid bare. It’s nature’s swan song before winter’s rest. […]