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Hey everyone,

I've done my simple version of this old family photo. If anyone would like to use it for reference, you're welcome to it. It's always been one of my favorites.

Fran

Hey Y'all,

I was out again yesterday, shooting Bluebonnets. My understanding is that they're not indigenous to this part of the country. They may have been brought here from the east coast of the U.S. or somewhere in Europe. But they're now the state flower of Texas and don't ever argue that point with a Texan. Again, if you'd like, these are free to use as reference.

Fran

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Hey everyone,

Yesterday, my long-time friend, Roberta allowed me to wander around her yard with my camera. It's an azalea paradise right now. I have more but so far, I've edited these.

If anyone would like to use these for reference, feel free to use them.

Fran

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Hey everyone,

I'm showing my ignorance here, so be kind, please.

Since this came from Pat O'Brien's, I assume it's for some beverage. Since I'm not much of a drinker, I'm not sure if it's a glass for a lazy brandy enthusiast or a pitcher for mixing and pouring something else. Since I'm not using it for either of these, everyone around here asks me why I want to know.....if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just curious. PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU KNOW!!!!!!!

Whatever it is, it's the neatest little gad… Continue

Hey everyone,

I just realized I have a good example for everyone else when it comes to portraits. Everyone here has such a good eye, I'm probably telling you something you already know. But here goes.

Of course, no face is perfectly symmetrical. I, however, have a face that's less symmetrical than most. We're talking not only a difference in size and set of eyes on the face but in eye color. My mouth is also very different on each side. These are the kind of things that can make a por

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