Shattman
I am a retired Professor of Biology [University of Rochester]. After more than 40 years of research and teaching, I do not find it difficult keeping busy. Photography, African drumming, sports/fitness training, travel, reading, friends/family and most important, wife, keep me going.
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- Photos by Stan http://photosbystan.blogspot.com/
LATEST ARTICLES ( 327 )
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Urban [Orange] Photography 4 [Orange You Glad It's Friday]
Orange brick buildings must have been popular at one time in Rochester. I posted a few such cases in last week’s OYGIF, and here are a few more. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Wall Art 8
Continuing along our walks through Rochester, some of the wall art dimensions proved to be stunning. Last week's post was an example, and two more are added... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Urban [Orange] Photography 3 [Orange You Glad It's Friday]
As I have mentioned previously, orange objects keep appearing at unexpected times. Here are several images I shot while on photo-shoots in downtown Rochester. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Skies Continued [Sky Watch Friday]
Rochester, like many other cities, seems to be known for its gray skies. The plus side of that is that we really appreciate it when we see blue sky and white... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Wall Art 7
These images belong to my Rochester Wall Art series. The building was actually was obscured from view as I happened to head down a side alley by Rochester's... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Wall Art 6 [Orange You Glad It's Friday]
Today’s posting continues my series, Rochester Wall Art, which features ‘graffitti’ spray-painted on the walls of various buildings around the city. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Skies [Sky Watch Friday]
Quite a few folks have posted wonderful SWF images shot with their cell phones. They deserve special recognition considering how difficult it can be sometimes t... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Midtown AC Outdoor Pool [Sky Watch Friday]
Temperature was in the low 20s F last Sunday A.M., but the water at the Midtown Athletic Club pool was an inviting 82 F. Here are some cell phone shots I took... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Urban [Orange] Photography 2 [Orange You Glad It's Friday]
While the grandkids are out playing in the snow, I’ll sneak in here and do my posting. Although part of my ‘Urban [Orange] Photography’ series, these images... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Wall Art 4
I'm a little late with this posting -- family all here for Thanksgiving/Hanukkah, so our concerns about their travel through bad weather were unfounded, thank... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Urban [Orange] Photography 1 [Orange You Glad It's Friday & Sky Watch Friday]
I noted in an earlier OYGIF posting that I’ve suddenly begun seeing orange everywhere. In fact, during several recent photo-shoots, I’ve acquired several dozen... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Wall Art 3
There is not much more I have to to say about the images in this series. I know that I do not tire of looking at them because they abound with movement and... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Fall Colors at Durand Eastman Park [Sky Watch Friday & Orange You Glad It's...
The Fall colors have come and gone, but they have been duly recorded in digital. Today’s posts were shot [after the peak colors had passed] in and around the... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Harley Davidson Details
I am not into motorcycling, but find the machines fascinating objects for photography. So, as a brief change of pace, I thought I'd post some images from shots ... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Arlie's Tree Revisited [Orange You Glad It's Friday]
I decided to heed some sound advice and revisit Arlie’s Tree [see my OYGIF post from Fri. Oct. 25]. I was wrong about being able to frame the tree in its curren... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Another Beautiful Rochester Sky [Sky Watch Friday]
I repeat a comment made by a Rochester professional photographer, whom I admire and respect. “The best camera you own is the one you have with you at the time. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Rochester Wall Art 1
After several urban photo-shoots, the presence around Rochester of a substantial number of building wall murals has become a source of interest. For some, it... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Ellison Park Sky [Sky Watch Friday]
Leaves are rapidly disappearing from the trees, so the timing of catching fall colors is pretty hit-or-miss. We took a leisurely stroll in our nearby Ellison... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
The Great Pumpkin Parade [Orange You Glad It's Friday]
I thought that I was beginning to run out of potential OYGIF postings until I began noticing numerous photo ops, as well as pics already in my archive. So, for... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
More Niagara Falls
This completes my current postings from our Niagara Falls sojourn. The top image was shot from our hotel room using a zoom lens. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE