318 Coffee and Bands

Posted on 6:19 AM by jr cline | 2 comments

   

 It was raining when I drove to 318 Coffee and Bands Friday night. 
    
 
The rain wasn't keeping anyone away. 
    (Taken with a Sony Alpha 700 and f1.8 50mm prime lens.)
   
 
  
 Paying the cover charge to this lovely lady was a pleasure.
She was friendly, a lot of fun, and quick to pose.
    
    
You never know what the crowd will be like in small southern towns.
Fortunately, this was a fun loving, arty, and interesting group.
(These were all shot in program mode.)  

    
(ISO was either 800 or 1000.)
 
 
   
 The bands rocked the place!
      

(I shot in black and white.)
  
   
It is outstanding to have a local venue for live music.
(No flash)
 
 
  
 (What post processing I did was with PS4)
  
  
 (and consisted of some cropping, straightening, level adjustment, and slight sharpening.)
 
  
All evenings come to an end eventually.
   (When I set out on this photo adventure, it wasn't)
 
 

 I was glad the rain had stopped for the drive back to where I stay.
(my intention to take pictures of people, places, or bands.)
     
I'll definitely be back for more coffee and bands.
(This photo adventure was all about light, dark, and contrast.)
    

 
     
 

318 Coffee and Bands Redux

Posted on 9:51 PM by jr cline | 0 comments

Today started out to be a 'work on projects for my job' day. 
That wasn't what happened though.
 
Around 11:30 I met Jesse, Christy, and her father for coffee at 318 Coffee and  Bands.
   
After a fun time talking, playing, and hanging out we went back to Christy's house.  I took a short nap with Jesse.  I rarely take naps.  It was nice.
  
Later, Christy, Jesse, and I went back to the coffee shop for some more coffee and fun.
  
We all feel right at home there.  
  
"It’s okay to enjoy this moment, even if you have things to accomplish. There will always be more to do—this is much is guaranteed. Time beyond this moment is not."~Lori Deschene founder of Tiny Buddha 



318 Coffee and Bands

Posted on 7:44 PM by jr cline | 1 comments

 Christy, Jesse, and I went to 318 Coffee and Bands for coffee, a cookie, conversation, and atmosphere.   The three of us can hardly go anywhere without taking a few pictures.
 
There were a few surprises
  
   
These are my favorites
 


  
 A couple of self portraits by the happy toddling photographer who took all these.
   
       
If you are ever in the neighborhood you should stop by 
318 Coffee and Bands for some excellent coffee and a good time.
It was WHEE!
   
    

Things I saw

Posted on 6:09 PM by jr cline | 0 comments

The last time I did this it was monochrome so I'm doing color today.
These were all taken with an iPhone 4G.  Post processed with the Camera+ app. 

A church along a road I hadn't traveled before.  There was an interesting graveyard across the street. I'll probably go back and take a few more pictures here.
 
You should know by now that hardly a week goes by that I don't have to stop for a train.  This was no exception.    

Who is that mask man?
I used to have a large collection of masks.  I've gotten rid of a lot of them.  I've hung on to this one, but it is destined to go.  I just can't see it in an RV.
    
I can do this
 Now let me just stash this lighter in here for later.  Maybe no one will notice I took it.
        
    Flower Power
Jesse and I were in the Home Depot the other day and I was wheeling him around in the shopping cart when we came across this flower.  He patiently waited (which is saying a lot for a two-year old) for me to take a few pictures.
  
    The Bear Abides
The stores are all merchandising for Valentine's Day.  These stuffed animals are cute. The bear is the one that caught my eye.  He is one cool bear dude.
  
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stones
This moss covered stone looked pretty good on a wet and cloudy day.
Christy, Jesse and I returned to the Horse Stomp campground for another hike along Weogufka Creek,  We dropped Jeremy off at another  location to look for arrowheads and metal detect.
  
Easy Riders
A group of bikers and their Harleys down at the gas station.  
These two were a little apart from the others.
   

1PM in my life: w3

Posted on 8:38 PM by jr cline | 1 comments


This is the third week in my '1pm in my life project'. I'm getting better at getting them at 1.

 Christy and I went for a hike at Cheaha Starte park.  It was a great day for hiking, not too hot or too cold.  The light was too harsh for  photography though.  I think that will be the case for outdoor photos most the time at 1pm. 
    
 This is along Tallasahatchee Creek. I was driving and happened to be passing by here at 1pm so I stopped at the bridge and walked down to the creek for a few shots.
   
I got a little out of control on this one.  I was playing with the Diptic app again. On the left is one of Jesse's riding toys.  Above right is a piece of pink quartz with an arrowhead laying on top.  The bottom right is a section from a geode.  All these items hang out in the sun room where I stay.
     
This is also in the sun room.  It is a drum my aunt and uncle gave me years ago.
 
Christy and I went out for coffee at the new coffee shop in town, 318 Coffee and Bands.  It won't be long until I'll be back to photograph when a band is there.  The coffee was outstanding and so was the atmosphere.
  
On Friday I had a meeting an hour's drive from home.  I was stopped at a red light when it was time to take a picture. 
  
    I had a great time the day I took this picture.  I spent the day with Christy and Jesse.  Most of that time I spent on the floor.  I like to get down on the child's level.  He likes it too.  It also provides a different point of view for photos. 
   

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