Tag Archives: Douglas Barkey

Fallen Tree


A tree falls over a mountain stream. The violence and cracks like shots last for seconds. Then the silence of running water.  For years the water strips away bark and leaves, polishing and burnishing the wood to a pale gray … Continue reading

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Nature Fantasies


Photography of nature is a popular past time for many. Although it isn’t necessarily easy to pull off nature photography well, it is a pretty easily accessible subject, often spectacular, and doesn’t talk back. There are no modeling fees involved, … Continue reading

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Photography – in – Progress: Forest Reflection


…something I’m trying out…merging two realities inside one moment.

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Photography – in – Progress: Needles & Thorns


Assorted sharpness, see more…

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Critique – New York Times 2011 Year in Pictures


Photojournalists face the daunting challenge of capturing newsworthy moments, often in dangerous situations, in a manner that communicates the essence of the event or issue. In addition to delivering substance (the news content), they must also use design, lighting, exposure, … Continue reading

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Sacred Obsessions – The Power of the Dead in Argentine Culture


Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2011-  It is hard to travel anywhere in Argentina without encountering evidence of a culture with an “eternal fascination with the deceased” that extends far beyond the walls of the famed Recoleta cemetery into the most remote … Continue reading

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Fotonotes Introduction


Fotonotes is a blog of personal reflections on photography. There is not particular theme or aspect of photography that will narrow the discussion, rather, I am interested in all manifestations of photography. I plan to use this blog to explore … Continue reading

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