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Author Archives: J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies
Right Place, Right Time Photo Ops #4
#4 in a series of occasional posts on photography. As a photographer, I rarely take photographs with humans in them, unless I’m doing a wedding or other event. If the photo is primarily of a non-human subject – landscape, building, … Continue reading
Get on Board the Taco Bus For Good Cheap Eats
There are a lot of restaurant choices these days along Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, with a variety of food types and price ranges. One day I spotted the bright yellow Taco Bus food truck across from Haslam’s Books. I … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Tampa Bay Treasures
Tagged Cheap Eats, Food Trucks, Mexican Food, St Pete
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I’m Back
Apologies to all my followers and readers of this blog. I was laid up for more than two weeks due to severe illness. All is now well, so keep an eye out for my new posts.
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Right Time, Right Place Photo Op #3 – Looking Up!
Can you guess what and where this is? (Answer at end of post) As all photographers know, a great or unusual photo op can come from considering a different perspective or angle of looking at a subject. When I am … Continue reading
Posted in Las Vegas, Photography
Tagged Bellagio, Fine Dining, Las Vegas, Photography, Picasso
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Bern’s Steakhouse – A Classic
TBT – This is a reprint (with updates) of a review I wrote for the web site IGOUGO.com on June 12, 2007. Make reservations, dress up in your Sunday best and prepare to enjoy one of Tampa Bay’s best known … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Tampa Bay Treasures
Tagged Bern's, Fine Dining, Gourmet Dining, Soho, Steak, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Wine
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Going Overboard for Sailing
Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated with sailing ships. There is just something so awe inspiring about beautiful white canvas sails hoisted on tall wooden masts billowing and snapping in a strong sea wind, the wooden hull … Continue reading
Posted in Maine
Tagged Camden, coastal adventures, Curtis Island, Lighthouses, Maine Windjammers.com, Olad, Penobscot Bay, Photography, Sailing, Windjammer
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Right Place, Right Time Photo Ops – I Shot My First Buck
Second in a series of occasional posts on photography. All photographers live for that special moment that presents the chance for that perfect shot and the sweet reward that results from it. We had been visiting Acadia National Park for … Continue reading
Posted in Maine, Photography
Tagged Acadia National Park, deer, nature, Photography, Wild Life
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