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About Tucson Jim

Nov. 25, 2007-
I wish to improve my photographic seeing. Will write more later, as I get more comfortable Blip-ping.

Dec. 27, 2007-
Well I guess I'm feeling a little more comfortable in Blipland, as I start to write more about myself and communicate with others in the Blip-universe. Part of this comfort comes from the friendly atmosphere in the Blipworld.
Like to start out by stating that for me photography is an art form. And I try to treat it as such. Though I very much respect other peoples relationship with the camera and the process.
When I add comments to Blippers posts I chose my words very carefully. There are certain words that I use to describe an image that mean more than other words. It's up to you to figure out the hierarchy of my meaning. I do not post just to flatter someone, what I post is the truth. And I always try to add a 'Thanks' to the end of my comment, for your image and/or contribution.
I have been heavy equipment operator sense I was 18. And was lucky enough to retire at 50, I'm now 59. I've led a pretty crazy life so far! I seem to be getting more settled as time passes. Thank God, every time I could have really gotten in over my head, I didn't. I'm still healthy, very happy, and hopefully getting a little wiser as the years march on.
Been riding motorcycles from the age of 14. I have accumulated, (a guess), about 400,000 miles on motorcycles. Been to all 49 United States, Mexico, and almost all of Canada, with the exceptions of the Territories, New Foundland and Labadour (that will be change in the future). Many of these places I've been back to several times over. I still ride a lot, 10,000 to 15,000 mile a year. The call of the road is still strong. I've been a 'biker' all my life it seems.
I had my own black/white darkroom in the mid-1980s. Then I started going to Art School at night and stopped shooting. Quit school after a few years, and just kind of dabbled around with art when the mood struck me.
I love my dogs, but only have Rio now, his half-sister passed in 2004. Very sad. Don't want to go through that again. Rio will be my last companion. Remember the call of the open road is still strong, and pets are a big responsibility in that regard. Plus I don't want to go through sadness again, never cried that hard for a human.

I'll write more regarding these aspects of my life....
-Mac Computer history.
-More about my Vizsla dogs.
-More about my photography.
-What Blipfoto means to me.
-Why I request "Constructive Criticism" for my images
-And how I feel about the relationship between art and photography

For those who wish, you can email me at-

blipography@mac.com

Thanks

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http://www.blipfoto.com/bikerjim
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