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A Photo A Day

"A Photo A Day" is a not-quite-daily presentation of a photo and commentary by Scott Shephard

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"A Photo A Day" is a not-quite-daily presentation of a photo and commentary by Scott Shephard

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26.09.30 Alien Landscape
26.09.30 Alien Landscape
about 3 hours ago

There is certainly a paradox here given the vast amount of water that laps shores that are considered semi-arid desert.

26.09.29 What Are They Hiding?
26.09.29 What Are They Hiding?
about a day ago

Here’s a look at the Watertown, SD, 14th Ave. water tower.

26.09.24 No Children Were Harmed in the Making of This Photo
26.09.24 No Children Were Harmed in the Making of This Photo
about 6 days ago

Ibby enjoys the traffic-free road at Little Bend Recreation Area (Lake Oahe, South Dakota)

26.09.23 I'll Be Dammed!
26.09.23 I'll Be Dammed!
about a week ago

Forgive me for my dam obsession.

26.09.22 First Light - Makoshika State Park (Montana)
26.09.22 First Light - Makoshika State Park (Montana)
about a week ago

The “Golden Hour” strikes again!

26.09.15 The Golden Hour
26.09.15 The Golden Hour
about 2 weeks ago

Being at the right place at the right time is a a key to making an interesting picture. Though, as Ansel Adams said, “Fortune favors the prepared mind.” I guess I was ready for this shot . . . .

26.09.01 Shortness of Breath & Mild Panic
26.09.01 Shortness of Breath & Mild Panic
about 4 weeks ago

It is amazing thing to attempt to swim with these playful sea-lion pups.

26.08.31 Deer Crossing
26.08.31 Deer Crossing
about a month ago

This morning I’m alone with my thoughts but I’m in a pretty crowded room.


2014 07-01 A Special Moment

July 01, 2014

By Scott Shephard

This photo represents 1/640 of a second in the lives of Ashley Barnebei and her father Ashton. But am I stating the obvious when I say I think it represents so much more?

Only those who have made the walk they are about to take can answer that. I can only guess. But I do like this photo, which is not art, but instead a form of pure journalistic expression. You can read the expressions and body language and draw your own conclusions about this moment in the subjects' lives. But  the photo is now a document in the lives of all of the participants.

Like a poem or novel, I think a good photo should both tell a story and leave room to accommodate the experiences and attitudes of the viewer. So what story does this photo tell you?

Canon 5DIII 1/640s f/3.2 ISO125 150mm

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