Tag Archives: photography

Ads Everywhere 3

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Another in my ongoing series of snapz of the absurd places Americans see fit to place (and tolerate) advertising. Explanation: That’s a photo of an ad at the bottom of one of those plastic trays into which … Continue reading →

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Butt World

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Butts are a big, big part of contempo popular culture. How, why and when did that happen?

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Those Nameless Naked Girls

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Who do you think is the most photographed nude model of all time? I’ve often heard it claimed that Bettie Page holds that title. As much as I love Bettie, I’m not so sure that’s accurate. It … Continue reading →

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Golf Wildlife

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Quite amazing what a $200 pocketcam is capable of these days …

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Old California Cars 3: A Hot Chevy

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Paleo Retiree writes: I ran across this beautiful old Chevrolet muscle car in a grocery-store parking lot: If those wheels don’t radiate “Fast” and “Furious,” then I don’t know what does. Click on the image for a more detailed look. … Continue reading →

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Cheers

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Paleo Retiree writes: My search for the perfect cocktail continues. (And will continue, I hope, for as long as I live.) The Hendry’s Tonic is a first-class beauty from this chic restaurant in Solvang, CA: The restaurant describes its concoction … Continue reading →

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Aging Gracefully

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

Fenster writes: Pretty far into aging, but still graceful.  Lyons, NY.

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A Short Ode to Upstate New York

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

Fenster writes: Here is a short ode to upstate, illustrated by two pictures taken in the last couple of days. ——————– If you are seeking some sodas in Sodus, You can get a good deal for a buck.   But … Continue reading →

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City Sights: Neon

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Neon

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

A montage of neon signs on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, CA.

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Architecture We Love 1

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Paleo Retiree writes: A little tribute to multistage entryways: the sequence of bushes, fences, gates, flowered archways, walkways, stairs, covered spaces, porches, and front doors that, in traditional architecture, help you make the transition from the public world into the … Continue reading →

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