Tag Archives: Les Phillips

Bridge Over the Pisuerga (photo abstraction)

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Les

Bridge Over the Pisuerga (abstraction) This photo-abstraction was created using Lightroom and PhotoShop. Here is the original photo.    Bridge Over the Pisuerga River, Palencia, Spain, 2005 The beauty of digital photography is that it is possible to take a … Continue reading →

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Parched Landscape along the Camino de Santiago

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Les

In August, the farmlands of Castile and Leon are scorched. Arid breezes provide momentary relief but the price is thirst. In the fields the brittle wheat stubble is the color of ancient bones. The land is quiet, little moves except … Continue reading →

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Intent

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Les

What does this picture say to you? What if I add the caption, “Police keep a close eye on Protesters.” Who is the guy walking behind the police officer? Reality Here’s the original, unedited photo. The police and a pedestrian … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN – More Faces in the Crowd

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Les

Here are a few more of the interesting people who I met or observed at the OccupyMN action on Friday, 10/07/2011. (Above Photo)  There is a place for whimsy in politics. When we stop finding the humor in ourselves and … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN – Guy Fawkes

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Les

 Guy Fawkes Masks How people express themselves at a political event can take many forms: signs, props, music, dance, and complete persona. I am particularly fond of the folks who use props to help get their message across. The Tea … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN — Photographer’s Dilemma

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Les

OccupyMN Planning Meeting on the Eve of the Occupation Yesterday evening I went to the OccupyMN planning and general assembly meetings being held at Stevens Park. I went to photograph the proceedings and to get a sense of the membership … Continue reading →

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