Sight and Sound: Pictures and Music

This week in SSC: "Collections or Hobbies" Some of you might remember that I have a collection of 1960's vintage Barbie dolls. I thought I'd feature one of my favorite girls from 1967 in her pretty spring fashion. It's hard to believe that these dolls are over 50 years old already. They have to be kept away from bright light or their vinyl faces will fade. Otherwise, they've held up pretty well all this time and kept their value too. Photographing them is also a hobby of mine. ..and for Sight and Sound: Rod Stewart from his album "Never A Dull Moment" (1972) You Wear it Well You Wear it Well

A nice yard that I saw on a walk one day. (Looks best large) ...and for Sight and Sound: Cat Stevens from his album "Numbers" (1975) Home Home

Wishing you all well. :) For Sight and Sound: Back to the '80s with talented guy Terence Trent D'Arby from his debut album "Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby" (1987) Wishing Well Wishing Well

This week in SSC: "Indoor Still Life" Just a still corner in my house. :) ..and for Sight and Sound: Still Corners from their album "Strange Pleasures" (2013) The Trip The Trip

Nice fence, but where is everyone? HFF wherever you are and take care too. ♥ ♥ ♥ It's a bit crazy right now. ...and for Sight and Sound: From 1965/1966 Jonathan King: Everyone's Gone to the Moon Chad and Jeremy: Everyone's Gone to the Moon

This week in SSC: "Architecture" I went into town to look for something interesting for our challenge and found this pretty church called "Our Lady Star of the Sea" that was built in the early 1950s. My mom took us here a few times when I was little and I remember thinking it was really pretty. It was exciting to see it again and get the opportunity to photograph the inside too. I hope you will enjoy it.. (More in the PiPs.) ... and for Sight and Sound: Riverside (2019) Live: Panic Room acoustic Panic Room acoustic

This is a cool old building that I visited in Bellingham, Wa. that was probably built in the early 1900s. ..and for Sight and Sound: Seal from his album "Seal Standards" I'm Beginning to See the Light I'm Beginning to See the Light

This is an adult male Rufous Hummingbird. They are bright orange with a red throat (see pic below) and are really teeny tiny only 2.8-3.5 in (7-9 cm) long and weigh a mere 0.1-0.2 oz (2-5 g). ...and for Sight and Sound: Chicago from their album "Chicago III" (1971) Flight 602 Flight 602

My recent "panning" attempt that turned into ICM (looks best on full screen) ..and for Sight and Sound: Madness from their album "Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da" (2012) Small World Small World

This week in SSC: "Panning" (looks best full screen) I like panning but there's a real trick to doing it and it all happens SO fast. I took so many practice shots. I think this one has the most detail. I never saw the little girl looking at me until I had the image on my computer. She's so cute in the back there with her dolly but I want to cheer her up. Maybe a Beatles' song?.... ..for Sight and Sound: The Beatles from 1963 Wiki: Hello Litttle Girl song Hello Little Girl Hello Little Girl

This little Chestnut-Backed Chickadee (and I) are wishing you all a very "Happy Fence Friday!" And for Sight and Sound: Wings from the album "Back to the Egg" (1979) Arrow Through Me Arrow Through Me

Woody is having an adventure in the garden. It's almost springtime and there's so much to explore! (My friend's little boy.) (Looks best big!) ...and for Sight and Sound: Aha from their album "Hunting High and Low" (1985) Living a Boy's Adventure Tale Living a Boy's Adventure Tale

This week in SSC: "Surrealism" This is a little piece I like to call "Time to Feast Among the Flowers." It involves a clock, a lamp, a painting and the "Multiple Exposure" setting on my camera plus a little "Mirror" effect in PicMonkey. I sent them all into another dimension for just a few minutes to achieve the desired effect. I hope you enjoy my "Surreal" entry. :) And for Sight and Sound (it just so happens that there is a song that kinda fits): The Red Hot Chili Peppers from their album "The Getaway" (2016) Feasting on the Flowers Feasting on the Flowers

HFF to you all and a good weekend too! :) Moonlight and the night is still, before the dawn The wind cries, it is time for you to be moving on Some day you will make your way down to the shore High tide and the sailor longs for the sea once more Sail on down the days, time and tide stand still Sail on, sail away, following the wind... ..and for Sight and Sound: Robin Trower and James Dewar from the album "Caravan to Midnight" (1978) Sail On Sail On

This week in SSC: "Stairs" Meanwhile at the "Harley Davidson" Shop, a stairway to nowhere! (Looks best Large) ...and for Sight and Sound: Al Jarreau from his self-titled album (1983) Step by Step Step by Step

Dickerson Creek Waterfall This week in SSC: "Dramatic Picture" (From Mirriam Webster: striking in appearance or effect.) I had a little drama to go along with my "Dramatic" photo. :) It was a gorgeous sunny day Tuesday. We decided to hike to nearby "Dickerson Creek Waterfall." I checked to make sure I had everything I needed: camera, extra lens, SD card, ND filter, fully charged battery, and my tripod. When I got up to the falls I realized that I forgot one very important thing... my tripod adapter! :-O So my plan of long exposure photos wasn't going to happen. Luckily there was a railing I was able to lean on for this shot. ...and for Sight and Sound: The Eagles from their album "Desperado" (1973) Bitter Creek

The sun came out finally. It feels so good. For Sight and Sound: The Beatles from their "Revolver" album (1966) Good Day Sunshine Good Day Sunshine

Some young rascals in our neighborhood. For Sight and Sound: The Young Rascals from their album "Groovin" (1967) Live: How Can I Be Sure How Can I Be Sure How Can I Be Sure