Culture, Entertainment and Media, Photography

“Scarlet, Burning and Cooling” by John Tuttle Published in OPEN: Journal of Arts & Letters

Hey there everyone. I just wanted to write a post highlighting one of my semi-recent photo perks: the publication of my piece "Scarlet, Burning and Cooling," one of my favorite selective color photographs. It was published as the thumbnail for the poem "Death by Cholera in 4 Movements" as seen here in OPEN: Journal of… Continue reading “Scarlet, Burning and Cooling” by John Tuttle Published in OPEN: Journal of Arts & Letters

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Early June Nature Photos: Clovers, Butterflies, and More

Here are some more photos. As you know, I love nature shots. So I was outside snapping these a few hours ago. Today I've gone to Mass, gone biking, gone shopping for jeans, and more. But I do have to say I like spending time in the great outdoors, even when it's beastly hot and… Continue reading Early June Nature Photos: Clovers, Butterflies, and More

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3 Artistic Versions of the Winter Tangerine

Over a week ago, I went outside with a little tangerine. Its soft, peelable shell was a vibrant orange and ever so slightly bumpy. Snow covered the ground. It was late morning, and the sun was shining brightly. The natural lighting was practically perfect! The snow was starting to melt, but it was rather cold nonetheless.… Continue reading 3 Artistic Versions of the Winter Tangerine

Photography

Festive Cinnamon Photos

You know, many of my photographic inspirations come from nifty little items I see on a daily basis right inside my home. Recently, I captured several staged shots featuring cinnamon as one of the main subjects. Even though Christmas and the other holidays are already gone, I enjoy many of the aesthetics that Yuletide decor has.… Continue reading Festive Cinnamon Photos

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4 Amazing Photos of Horses

All four of these photos that I took feature an equine or equines as the main subjects. They are given in order from oldest to newest. Animals can often make very good photographic subjects, and horses and their relatives are no exception. Next to dogs and cats, they are likely the most photographed domesticated animals… Continue reading 4 Amazing Photos of Horses

Catholic, Photography

Photos of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Art

Here I have collected a series of photos I have taken of the Virgin Mary, our Lady of Guadalupe, as she appeared to Juan Diego in the Americas several centuries ago in various art forms.       Here is a broader view taken from the same vantage point as the one directly above:  … Continue reading Photos of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Art

Photography, Travel

5 Useful Tips for Photographers Traveling to Italy

These are a few tips for my fellow photographers who have also caught the travel bug and happen to want to visit Italy and in particular the ancient city of Rome. I am hoping you find these simple tidbits to be informative and useful. Tip 1 - No Military Photos In visiting Rome, Italy, I… Continue reading 5 Useful Tips for Photographers Traveling to Italy

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Fall Produce Photos from Susie’s Garden Patch

+JMJ+ About a month ago, my family and I went to Susie's Garden Patch where I took advantage of the fresh produce as photo subjects. (Surprise.) While we were there we bought some pumpkins, apples, and honey: some of the simple yet spectacular things in life. We were able to go into the fields and… Continue reading Fall Produce Photos from Susie’s Garden Patch

History, Photography

Altered Photo of an Ancient Egyptian Tomb

About a month or so ago, my family of four including myself took about an hour road trip to Chicago, Illinois to the Field Museum - a place saturated with history, botany, paleontology, geology, and more. A few of the particular exhibits which excited me most were the two Tsavo Lions and Ancient Egypt. You… Continue reading Altered Photo of an Ancient Egyptian Tomb