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Month: January 2017

Circle of Life, Tributes

A Tribute to the Gainesville Factory Shops

January 31, 2017 Denise Holguin

I remember this mall when it was in its prime.  It has changed since my last visit years ago. When I look at the photo below, I like to imagine the crowds that used to shop here. Here’s a look at … Continue reading A Tribute to the Gainesville Factory Shops

Details Count, Fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art, Perspective

The Fun Gus Band!

January 30, 2017 Denise Holguin

They only play at swanky locations – usually the LBJ Grasslands or wherever shelf fungus can be found.  Their specialty is swing and Lindy Hop music to get the crowd moving.  But they are very adept at reading the crowd … Continue reading The Fun Gus Band!

State Parks

Tranquility!

January 29, 2017 Denise Holguin

Today’s adventure included Eisenhower State Park.  In comparison to the LBJ Grasslands, it’s a stone’s throw away. Here are some highlights. I won’t show you the really fascinating <more like macabre> shots of a deceased bird on the shore…. Instead, … Continue reading Tranquility!

Chairs, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art

Trending: Round Chairs

January 29, 2017 Denise Holguin

Here’s a side profile of a chair at the NYLO Hotel. Here’s the same chair in use. Here’s my adaptation of the chair in miniature form! My hand for scale.   Cameras:  Canon G16,  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Dates:  July … Continue reading Trending: Round Chairs

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