Category Archives: architecture

HUMBOLDT MACHINE WORKS, 2010

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

When I took this photograph the business had already closed its doors, and soon it was to receive a makeover. I have not gone back to photograph it as it is now. I think the morning light (or is it … Continue reading →

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PECOS NEW MEXICO 2007

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

In 2007 I had the opportunity to photograph at the Pecos National Historic Park. This was about the time that I started to take digital photography seriously. I no longer had a darkroom, and had sold off most of my … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S SHOWING AT THE RAA

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Thomas Bethune

Forgotten and lost dreams, Arcata Bottom 2020.

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Phillip’s House

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Thomas Bethune

I happened to see just the lighting that I had hoped for: the rising sun illuminating the front side with a foggy background.

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New Work

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

Red and Green wall near Burnt Ranch. I spent yesterday with some friends on a photographic outing east of home on highway 299.  

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FIVE YEARS AGO

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

Perhaps I went a little over the top with this one from 2014.

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TWO WINDOWS AND A DOOR

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

I am having a challenging time sorting out in my head which version of this image works the best. It is interesting how much a small cropping can affect the mood of an image. Is the bottom rendering the strongest … Continue reading →

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MORE ALLEY WORK

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

I thought that I completed my work in the business district of Eureka. Instead, I see that my study is taking me deeper into the workings of the city.

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LET’S KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

Perhaps it is just me, but I cannot easily find a place to rest my eyes in this image. They finally settle on the greenish horizontal strip near the center. Perhaps that is all right. I am open to comments. … Continue reading →

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DUAL REALITY

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

In Eureka last week.

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