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What's not to love?

Look, I'm a fan of web, ePub and the whole Brave New World of publishing. But books that manage to transcend the expected and emerge as mechanical art objects are reminders that, technology be damned, there's a special place for print.

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Self Portrait Loathing

I could say, with a straight face, that part of what got me into photography was the fact that I hate having my picture taken. I do. I'm just not a fan. If you're the guy with the camera, then well, it's pretty easy to make sure you don't end up on the wrong side of the lens. This year though, and I hate to call it a resolution, I decided that this year I'd be doing more portrait work.

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Arches, Profile and Appetite 4 Art

I'm donating two prints to Appetite 4 Art this year. If you aren't familiar with Appetite 4 Art you should check it out and consider attending (or even donating something to the auction). It's a great event benefiting a great organization: Boys & Girls Clubs.

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