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Foggy Meadow: The Leroy Harris Story
Leroy Harris hailed from the quiet confines of West Feliciana Parish, where he spent his formative years in a small town, attending school until the age of 15. Like many young men of the 1950s, he made the bold decision to leave school behind and enlist in the army. From the very first moment he arrived at Fort Sam Houston, Leroy dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his military duties. Standing tall and lean, he sported a perpetual five o'clock shadow that seemed to defy his best efforts to tame it. With a wry smile, he often quipped, “The hardest enemy to capture was my razor,” lamenting, “It was never where I left it last!” His infectious humor endeared him to his fellow soldiers, and whenever the opportunity arose, he would join them for a game of baseball, showcasing a powerful southpaw swing that earned him the reputation of “owning the bat.”
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY2 years ago in Photography
School Pictures. Honorable Mention in Through the Lens Challenge.
I only went to school here for half a year. There shouldn't be that much to say. Yet when I saw the school blocked off from the roadway by a pelt of grass, grown in over the past decade, despite driving past so many times before, this time I turned and went searching for it, the lost way in.
By Raistlin Allen2 years ago in Photography
Smoke and Mirrors
The gray blanket lying over the coast began to rise, breaking into gigantic, airborne pillows that slowly wisped out of existence. The late morning sun gradually broke through, casting long rays through the darker clouds that snagged on the forested hills on the opposite shore.
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Photography
Steel Arches, Soft Hearts
"That's all, right?" my sister asked "yeah, all packed up" A photograph isn’t just a snapshot; it’s a story, a feeling, and sometimes, a new reality. This photo, taken on a pivotal afternoon, became a canvas for the emotions my sister and I carried—a moment that felt like it belonged in a movie, one where we dared to hope for a happy ending.
By piper2 years ago in Photography
New Orleans Memory. Honorable Mention in Through the Lens Challenge.
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page"- Saint Augustine of Hippo It was my first time in New Orleans and I was eager to see the Big Easy for myself... and especially it's many bookstores.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Photography
Spirit Island
2021, fresh out of COVID territory, my Ex and I decided to go somewhere after spending the year in lock-down while going through his cancer treatments. It was a trying year and we both were in desperate need to live again. He decided upon Calgary, Alberta – specifically to visit the Canadian Badlands in Drumheller, Banff National Park and Jasper National Park of Canada.
By Julia Alfred2 years ago in Photography
Rainbow Solace. Runner-Up in Through the Lens Challenge.
Do you know one of those moments when your heart feels constricted and all of your innards tied up, where the only way you can function is to keep moving and take one jagged breath at a time? This was one of those.
By Sneha Pradhan2 years ago in Photography
An Ocean of Discovery
Ever since my son could crawl around, he's been exploring the encyclopedias on the lowest bookshelf. He fell in love with the ocean through shows and videos over the pandemic lock downs that moved his preschool days to the home office. He grew up alongside the baby animals that came and went through our home during my own animal science career, and now he is diving deeper into the world of animals and more than anything marine biology. It's so much fun to experience alongside him, and to feel the rejuvenation of my own passion that brought me into the animal science career in the first place!
By K.L. Grace2 years ago in Photography
Trust the Fall
On a crisp winter day, I took a trip to Niagara Falls in the negative four-degree weather. I went there to have a day with a friend with the intention of doing a video shoot, but what I left with was far more valuable. With the day ahead of us, we woke up nice and early. We were so excited to go to the falls even though we were fully aware that the weather was going to be less than desirable. We bundled up in layers. I wore three pairs of pants, two sweatshirts, two pairs of socks, a coat, a scarf, and two layers of gloves, and I was still freezing. The cold air bit through every layer, but the excitement of the day kept us moving forward.
By Emmie Falbo2 years ago in Photography
New Beginnings
I’ve found spontaneous decisions are always the best. It was New Year’s Eve and I was about to take a nap and set my alarm for 10pm so I could get up and paint as we crossed into 2025. I had already purchased a nice half bottle of sparkling rose champagne to drink as I danced on my canvas.
By Jennifer Lancaster @jenergy172 years ago in Photography
