Friday, April 27, 2012

Abstract Expressionism: The Scream

John Krill: The ScreamThe Scream by Edvard Munch was done in the Expressionist style but now I can take it one more step to Abstract Expressionist complements of nature combined with the pollution in Laguna Creek.

Photo was taken from above the creek on the Boardwalk at Main Beach, Laguna Beach, CA.

May 2, 2012: Reported by the LA Times: 'The Scream' sells for a record $119.9 million: Edvard Munch's drawing "The Scream" set a record Wednesday for the most expensive artwork sold at auction, in a sale at Sotheby's in New York.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

How I Use Twitter

John Krill: Pelican FollowersI've had a Twitter account for some time now but when I originally signed up I couldn't figure out what good it was.

Then I had an idea. And it seems to be working. The idea is this. I have three of my own blogs plus another for a computer club. The easiest way to broadcast that I have a new post in any of these blogs is by Twitter. Twitter will also post to Facebook for me. Success.

I also find it the easiest way to be alerted when any of the blogs I follow adds a new post. They have to use twitter for this, of course, and some don't. Their loss.

And then there are those that use Twitter to advertise their products. Especially photographers that sell training. An example is Kirkus MacGowan, @KirkusMacGowan. He's not a photographer but his method is the same. He's a stay-at-home dad & Amazon bestselling author following his (pipe) dreams. Kirkis is following 23,656 twits and has 25,372 Twits following him.

I ask you how can anyone follow 23,656 Twits? Answer: They can't. He's selling a product - his books. In his case the book isThe Fall of Billy Hitchings.

I've had several similar to Kirkus follow me and then a few days later they drop me from their Following list. Why? Because I didn't follow them. Actually I did until I caught on to what they were doing. That's when I said bye, bye to them.

So lets wait and see. Will he keep me or dump me? I'll let you know.

Now I need to publish this post and issue a twit.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Red, White, And Blue

John Krill: Red, White, and BlueOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Rain Collector

John Krill: Rain CollectorOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Hangin' With The Guys

John Krill: Hangin' With The GuysOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

In The Middle Of A Nightmare

John Krill: In The Middle Of A NightmareOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

The Smoking Lamp Is Lit

John Krill: The Smoking Lamp Is LitOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Love Them Socks

John Krill: Love Them SocksI wasn't planning on the walker in the image and when he did walk in front of the camera I quickly decided to take a picture anyway. Unfortunately I didn't like the result. I didn't like the feet being cropped. But then I saw the socks and what the hell.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Beach Walk

John Krill: Beach WalkOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Monday, April 23, 2012

I'm Reading . . .

John Krill: I'm Reading . . .By noon on the second day of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books there was no space to put your own personal comment on the I'm reading... panel. So the kids got smart and just wrote over existing comments and did it in large script. Terrific.

For my experiences at the Festival, including this year, jump over to www.photoessayist.net.

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

See You At The Festival Of Books

John Krill: Lo Angeles Times Festival Of BooksFor Details: www.latimes.com/festivalofbooks.

For my experiences at the Festival, including this year, jump over to www.photoessayist.net.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Heavy Lifting

John Krill: Heavy LiftingOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Natural Defibrillation Method

John Krill: Natural WomanNo machines needed. One look at her and my heart just kick started instantly.

I'm good for another day.

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

Infinity

John Krill: InfinityOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Lamp Shade

John Krill: Lamp ShadeOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Stop - Tilt

John Krill: Stop - TiltOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Stop - No Parking

John Krill: Stop - No ParkingOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Stop - Wise Choice

John Krill: Wise ChoiceOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Stop - One-Way

John Krill: One-WayOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Stop - Right Turn Only

John Krill: StopOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

LagunaScape

John Krill: LagunaScapeOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Friday, April 6, 2012

American Dream

John Krill: American DreamOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

No Customers

John Krill: Palm DesertOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Bike Refreshment

John Krill: Bike RefreshmentOriginal contents copyright 2012 by John S. Krill and/or the bylined author. All Rights Reserved.