No doubt you have heard me say and read the sentiment "Where did the year go?"  Once again, I am saying that, because 2016 is waiting in the wings, being ushered forth on Winter Storm Goliath, with blizzards, deadly tornadoes, and flooding not only in the United States but in the United Kingdom and South America. Shall I indulge myself with a hearty discussion of climate change?  Perhaps at a different time and in a different venue...

The cycling of the calendar year is a time of change for human beings who measure such things.  For me, the winter season is for organization and pondering new projects.  Thanks to my photography buddy Steve Immel and fellow great Taoseño photographer Terry Thompson, I became involved in a photography challenge on Facebook this week.  Not being a huge social media fan, I swore (I am certain at one point) I would never be on Facebook.  Guess what?  Kicking and screaming and swearing at having to reinvent yet another wheel of technology, I now have a Facebook page for friends.  So if you are on Facebook and want to friend me or if I need to friend you, let me know.  Here is the link. Mind you, I am still unsure as to whether it is set up properly, but as Hercule Poirot says the process stimulates "the little grey cells." 

www.facebook.com/daryl.a.black.photographer

Thanks to Steve, Terry, and Catherine Sobredo for their patience and answers to my inquiries.

The year is certainly going to be interesting, as all years seem to be in their own way.  I hope you have heartfelt celebrations, and that humankind as a whole can somehow find a way to be more respectful and civil.

still life fireworks Be safe and warm, and enjoy it all with the eyes of a child!

until next Monday,

DB

a passion for the image