Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 – Ash Wednesday

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“I’ve aged,
but grown up?
No”

~ Jake Lloyd
Actor
Born on: 5th March 1989

Porte Pondering:

Rickie is aging. This year he is 16. He was 5.5 when I got him and I’ve had him for 11 years. Even though he is aging (like we all are) he still often runs about like a puppy. Because he is small people assume he’s young so I always let them know how old he is.

Aging certainly isn’t for sissies.

The Betahistine shortage continues. Now there is none available in my area. So I will be trying a different medication to help with my Meniere’s. So I have one week of testing my blood pressure and waiting to see if it helps with the symptoms.

Porte Photos Daily Quote: December 23rd – Christmas Eve Day

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I collect books
– a lot of books.

~ Kate Spade
American – Designer December 24, 1962 – June 5, 2018

Porte Ponderings:

Christmas Eve is almost here. I’m looking forward to my family being here for our traditional Christmas Eve Gathering. Afterwards everyone heads home so Santa can find their trees and leave wonderful gifts. Including books.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. ❤

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: July 27, 2023

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Technology has eliminated the basement darkroom
and the whole notion of photography as an intense labor of love for obsessives
and replaced them with a sense of immediacy and instant gratification.

~ Joe McNally
American – Photographer Born: July 27, 1952

Porte Ponderings:

Technology is evolving so fast. Now everyone has a camera in their pocket that is so easy to use we’ve all become photographers. I do have to admit that this quick shot of Rickie at the beach was much easier to take with my cell phone than with a full sized camera.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: July 22, 2023

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Until we are all free,
we are none of us free.

~ Emma Lazarus
American – Poet July 22, 1849 – November 19, 1887

Porte Ponderings:

Looking ahead, August 1st, is Emancipation Day. It’s a day to recognize Canada’s history of slavery and discrimination. This date was chosen because August 1, 1834, marks the abolishment of slavery across the British Empire. In 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to designate August 1st as Emancipation Day.

I had the opportunity to do some head shots yesterday. In preparation I took these photos of my granddaughter and grandson. The white background is an excellent choice for pictures to be used on business cards. It also enables the easy background replacement for white brick wall.

Porte Photos Daily Quote: June 16, 2023

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Using simple equipment and daylight alone
is for me a pleasure and a replenishment.

~ Irving Penn
American – Photographer June 16, 1917 – October 7, 2009

Porte Ponderings:

Some days I’m not very dedicated to publishing Porte Photos Daily Quote.

Or life just gets in the way.

Today I was editing photos I took when visiting the Strathroy First Baptist Church with the Strathroy Photography Club. I’ve been trying to challenge myself by attempting Architectural Photography. Keeping the lines straight and finding unique points of view.

After owning my cell phone for 4 years I’ve decided to add panoramic photos to my repetoire.

  • Panoramic views with my cell phone
  • Edited using Corel Painter Essentials to add brush strokes.
  • Sitting on the floor to get a different perspective.
  • Standing up