By Ted Grussing
… to the coolness of fall … this is a shoot from last September down at the ponds in Page Springs. It was near days end and the Great Blue had a pretty relaxed attitude as he flew along the water occasionally dipping his wing in the water and casting his reflection onto the surface of the water and the water reflecting up onto the inner wing. Too warm for a trip down there now with a high of 108F this afternoon, One and I are hiding out in the cool depths of our home. Except for some morning errands I have to run, I think that will be the plan fortomorrow too.
Some cutting projects in progress, a little writing and a lot of ice tea in the fridge … it is nice to not have the pressure of deadlines in the practice anymore and nice to refer work out and focus on a new book I’m reading or a gemstone I am cutting; currently 14 stones dopped up and about 70% completed … opal, chrysacolla – gem silica, amethyst and Oregon sunstone.
Into the weekend for me and I’ll be back Monday morning. Be careful out there in the heat and be aware that the USFS has implemented Stage II fire restrictions in the Coconino National Forest. If you are planning any activities in the forest please check that forests website out for restrictions. You do not want to be the cause of or caught in a fire out there.
Have a beautiful day and share a smile with those you meet and greet.
Ted
I thought that time went sweet and soft and slow,
And left no marks save those of gentleness
That bound you to my life with strong caress;
And you saw naught but all my soul’s deep truth,
No fading bloom, nor form the years bent low,
But ever still the beauty of my youth.
— Max Ehrmann
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In addition to sales of photographs already taken Ted does special shoots for patrons on request and also does air-to-air photography for those who want photographs of their airplanes in flight. All special photographic sessions are billed on an hourly basis.
Ted also does one-on-one workshops for those interested in learning the techniques he uses. By special arrangement Ted will do one-on-one aerial photography workshops which will include actual photo sessions in the air.
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