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  • Macro shot of a Pinecone
    Life,  Photography

    Macro Details

    April 5, 2024 / 3 Comments

    As an enthusiast of the minute marvels in life, my fascination with macro photography isn't merely a hobby—it's a profound appreciation for the smaller details that often go unnoticed. The intricate details one can capture through this photographic technique are nothing short of magical. Each shot is a testament to my belief that the microcosm reflects the grandeur of the larger universe.

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    A black and white photograph of columns on Main Street in Norman, Oklahoma. You can see the Main Street in the background as well.

    My ‘Gotcha’ Moment: Tech and Blindness Misunderstandings

    March 3, 2026
    A photograph of the South Carolina State House.

    Columbia Trip

    April 10, 2024
    A black and white photo of a hand holding a cup of BeanStalk Coffee in Norman, OK.

    Snow Ice Walkabout Adventure: A Monday Encounter

    February 4, 2026
  • Caesars Head Overlook
    Life,  Photography

    Easter Film

    April 1, 2024 / 1 Comment

    The featured photo of this post is of my wife gazing out over the mountains of the upstate. I wonder what she was thinking at that time. Was she contemplating the future, pondering whether or not she should marry this goofball? I can't say for sure, but I do find myself wondering. We have been married for almost a year. Indeed, it has been an adventure, brimming with memories etched into each day. We've shared laughter that filled rooms and comforted each other during moments of silence that needed no words. Through both great times and tough times, we've been inseparably united, two souls entwined by destiny and love.

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    A photograph of the South Carolina State House.

    Columbia Trip

    April 10, 2024
    Blind Cane

    Walking With a Blind Cane

    April 11, 2024
    Reflections

    Monday Jaunts Through Norman: Coffee, Chaos, and the Senses That Guide Me

    March 30, 2026
  • A photograph of a lock sealing a gate in Easley, SC.
    Life

    Life Update

    March 23, 2024 / 0 Comments

    On the preceding Friday, as if on cue from an unwelcome script, a virulent sickness took hold of me. At that time, the nature of my malady was a mystery, but its impact was immediate and undeniable. I heeded my body's distress signals, retreating early to seek the comfort of my bed's embrace, where I lingered through the dark hours.

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    An AI generated photograph of a road leading into Norman, Oklahoma. There is a title that states, "We Moved".

    Why We Moved from Arizona to Norman, Oklahoma: A Personal Journey

    January 14, 2026
    Macro shot of a Pinecone

    Macro Details

    April 5, 2024
    31 months for a guide dog

    Waiting for a Guide Dog: The Wait, the Cost, the Training

    November 8, 2026
  • Episode 3 of Coffee with Jefferson Davis Cover

    Episode 3

    March 16, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Welcome back to the fascinating world of photography and development in the latest episode of Coffee with Jefferson Davis. As we dive deep into the intricacies of film development, it's evident that this segment is an essential guide for both enthusiasts and professionals in the field.

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  • Purblind Illumination Magazine
    Photography

    The First Issue of Purblind Illumination

    March 16, 2024 / 0 Comments

    The arrival of the inaugural issue of "Purblind Illumination" in my mailbox was like a shaft of light piercing through the morning mist, courtesy of the diligent postman. The anticipation gave way to sheer delight as I admired the impressive tactile quality of the paper – its thickness, shadow detail, and the subtle sheen that seemed to caress each image.

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    Looking up at the tall vertical Sooner Theatre sign in Norman, Oklahoma. A clock sits at the top, the letters S-O-O-N-E-R run down its length, and rows of round marquee bulbs outline it. Behind it is an ornate stone building with a carved shell-shaped arch and leaded windows, and power lines cross a cloudy sky.

    FED 4 Review: A Soviet Rangefinder, a Leaky Shutter and a Light Meter That Quit

    November 1, 2026
    Macro shot of a Pinecone

    Macro Details

    April 5, 2024
    Industrial Lines

    Industrial Line

    March 15, 2024
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