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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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OTHER THEMES AND PROJECTS

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

I initiated a self-directed project to document the business districts of both Arcata and Eureka. I often photographed in the early morning pre dawn light. I started this in 2010, and have worked on it through to the present time. … Continue reading →

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A FEW MORE THOUGHTS ON MY PHOTOGRAPHIC LEARNING CURVE

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

CALUMET SAYS HOWDY, Las Vegas, NM May 2010. I returned to Santa Fe in the spring of 2010 for a several week long stay that I called my Santa Fe meditation. I spent most of that time by myself and … Continue reading →

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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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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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OPERA ALLEY

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

Opera Alley in Eureka the other day.

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MARINO’S CLUB

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

Burned down in 2001. See story at: http://www.arcataeye.com/2011/09/remembering-long-lost-marinos-club-%E2%80%93-september-26-2011/

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MORE FUN WITH COLOR AND INTERESTING BUILDINGS

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

Once a bustling hotel, The Clyde Hotel at Tulelake, CA is now a condemned structure.

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A CLEARER RENDERING OF WHAT I WANT TO SHARE

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

As I stated before, I often need to “sit” with an image for awhile before it comes to maturity. I think that this one is nearly fully rendered.

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