Money is like manure.
You have to spread it around or it smells.
~ J. Paul Getty
American – Businessman December 15, 1892 – June 6, 1976
Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: December 15, 2022
Daily Quote: October 30, 2020
It’s a choice
~Mario Testino (Peruvian – Photographer Born: October 30, 1954)
– there are two different sorts of photographer:
those obsessed with the technicalities
and those obsessed by the subject.
Holidays and Celebrations:
NATIONAL FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY (USA)
Victor Frankenstein the Doctor who created the infamous monster from human parts was himself a creation. Mary Shelley dove into her dreams to write the most terrific Gothic Novels stories that still are celebrated and remembered.
Great artists are often plagued with great obsessions, madness and evil. Famous for amazing fashion and people photography, Mario Testino became another victim of the Me Too movement when several of his subjects came forward with allegations of sexual harassment and abuse. 18 accusers have come forward since the 2018 allegations first came to the media. None of the allegations have gone to court, but the allegations will always taint Mario Testino’s name and leave a dark mark on fashion photography. It is far easier to just say no to nude photography than to risk loosing everything between the lines of art and pornography.
Daily Quote: October 29, 2020
We must take our friends as they are.
~ James Boswell (Scottish – Lawyer / October 29, 1740 – May 19, 1795)
Holidays and Celebrations:
National Cat Day
Mawlid Un Nabi Starts
(Arabic: مَوْلِدُ النَبِيِّ) is celebrated in some countries as the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
After having such a wonderful time at the baby shower for my niece we enjoyed a walk around the farm and visiting with their mare, Gwen. The children were thrilled to be so close to such a magnificent animal as Gwen stretched out over the fence for them to pet her.
Daily Quote: October 28, 2020
Prevention is better than cure.
~Desiderius Erasmus (Dutch – Philosopher October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536)
Holidays and Celebrations:
Take Me Outside Day
National Chocolate Day – United States
During the COVID-19 Pandemic we are reminded of today’s quote. Wash your hands, wear a mask and keep your distance to prevent the spread.
Celebrate “Take me outside day” then follow-up with a hot chocolate. I’m looking forward to a walk with my sister and our dogs today. Although it’s cold outside (only 3C), it’s not raining or snowing.
Daily Quote: October 27, 2020
Speak softly and carry a big stick;
~ Theodore Roosevelt (American – President / October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919 )
you will go far.
Holidays and Celebrations:
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Black Cat Awareness Day (UK)
National American Beer Day (USA)
My grandnephew was at my sister’s farm. He was absolutely fascinated by the old mare and she seemed to be equally in awe of him. So on opposite sides of a wire fence they stood on a perfect autumn day in a moment of mutual admiration.
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