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.
MY BLOGS
- Photos by Stan http://photosbystan.blogspot.com/
LATEST ARTICLES ( 327 )
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Circles 9 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Today’s circles are exclusively within 3-D objects, which I have alluded to in earlier posts. The first image is somewhat ‘over the top', having both multiple... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 8 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Today’s images did not quite fit into previous Circle posting themes, for example, this group of umbrellas [shot with my cell phone]. They were suspended from... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 7 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Circles may be found in/on all matter of conveyances, some of which may also provide some orange color. The bicycle below was shot in Braunschweig, Germany... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 6 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Circles or circle-like shapes are often found in the food. Oranges are the obvious candidate for an OYGIF posting, and so it was not beneath my dignity to take... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 5 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Sometimes circles or circle-like shapes appear in unexpected places or objects. Today’s images fall into that category. The baseball caps below were shot at... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 4 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Circles are not confined to inanimate objects, as anyone who has taken floral images can relate to. However, it is a bit more difficult finding something... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
World of InfraRed 8
As a companion to my posting today in Orange You Glad It’s Friday, here are shots I made at the same location using a camera modified for infra red photography. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 3 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Circles come in both 2-D and 3-D. These forms will be evident in today’s posting, as well as in the coming weeks. The manhole covers and glove shots below are... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 2 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
The image below was a closeup shot of a portion of the lights that my neighbor had hung on his fir tree for the Christmas holidays. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Circles 1 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
I think most photographers respond to distinctive shapes and patterns that repeat themselves. Out on a shooting assignment, I suddenly began noticing the... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Sunset at Webster Park Beach [Orange You Glad It’s Friday] & [Sky Watch Friday]
I guess it’s time to get back home and showcase some of the local beauty. Rochester, NY is upstate several miles south of one of the five Great Lakes, Lake... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Games With Sketch Guru [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Inspired by the superb images posted by Laurie, I thought I’d try some editing using an app for Android cell phones. I have not found yet the specific app and... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Savannah Skies [Sky Watch Friday]
Last week I completed my series of infra red images from Savannah, GA. Today I start posting conventional color shots. One of my favorite targets was the... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Savannah Finale [Orange You Glad It’s Friday] & [Sky Watch Friday]
I’ve saved these images from Savannah for joint posting in OYGIF and SWF. This completes my series shot in this delightful city. The first three images below ar... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
World of InfraRed 7 -- Savannah (iii) [Sky Watch Friday]
Today concludes my series on the world of infra red from Savannah. There were so many wonderful old trees and green areas along Savannah’s streets that I... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Savannah 4 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
The friendly relaxed atmosphere makes Savannah an excellent place to do street photography. My favorite encounter came along River Street late one afternoon. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Savannah 3 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
Today’s images were shot along cobble-stoned River Street, which runs parallel to the Savannah River. It is a good nine blocks long and abounds with boutiques,... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
World of InfraRed 6 -- Savannah (ii) [Sky Watch Friday]
Today’s posting [notable buildings] continues my infra red images from Savannah. The shot below was made in Lafayette Park [see map in June 25 posting] while... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Savannah 2 [Orange You Glad It’s Friday]
This continues my series of posts on Savannah, GA. For me a must see venue is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, located near Lafayette Square [see map in... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
World of InfraRed 5 -- Savannah (i) [Sky Watch Friday]
As I noted in an earlier posting for Orange You Glad Its Friday, my wife and I recently took a holiday in Savannah, GA. Here was a perfect opportunity to exploi... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE