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What I Did (And Learned) On My Winter Vacation

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Real Estate Agent with WINEormous.com

Negril

Each January for the past seven years, a group of die-hard Little Feat fans have headed for Negril, Jamaica to hear their favorite band perform on the beach. As you might imagine, when you put several hundred people with a shared interest together, strong friendships develop. Not only have I enjoyed the opportunity of getting to know the band members better, I've made wonderful friends and have spent time pursuing one of my other passions: photography.

 

Little Feat's keyboard player Bill Payne is an artist in every sense of the word. He plunged into photography a few years back and his skills shine there, too. A few weeks ago in Jamaica, he shared some of his work in a session called Tracing Footsteps. His images are magnificent. He uses a technique called layering in some of his shots, and he inspired me to try my hand at it.

 

Paul & Craig

 

I took a photo of a cracked concrete path and super-imposed it on a photo of Paul Barerre and Craig Fuller. The possibilities are limitless. Working with my creative side really makes me feel alive.

 

Craig Fuller

Kenny Gradney

 

 

Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageActive Rain Ambassador  (951) 907-9701

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Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Tom

What could be better than you be in Paradice listening to a great band?

I went to Stonewood Maine to see Phish.....I think I remember that.

Tom

Feb 07, 2009 03:57 AM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Tommy - It was a wonderful time. Phish is touring again. Did you hear that?

Feb 07, 2009 04:20 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Hi Tom- has another year really gone by?  I remember your trip last year....oh and I love the top photo.  Glad you had a good time.

Feb 08, 2009 01:30 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Kathy - It has indeed. Had a great time. Glad you enjoyed the beach shot.

Feb 10, 2009 11:00 AM
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Carole

Tom  Great idea.

so please tell me about this layering....i was very interested as we sat and heard Bill explain what he used to get his effects.. ie. a glass baking dish.... do you need any special program. So you have a picture of a cracked sidewalk... how do you then blend the two photos.. inquiring minds would like to know.

Carole

Feb 13, 2009 09:23 AM
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Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Tom - So you were in Jamaica and did not make a side trip to sunny Florida??????

Feb 20, 2009 01:08 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Tom, you have a great life my friend. I love that you make time for your passions, your photo's are beautiful..

Feb 22, 2009 12:13 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Carole - You do it in Photoshop. I'll email you a synopsis, or you can call me.

Barbara-Jo - Sure wish we could have. One of these days!

Debbie - Thank you so much!

Feb 24, 2009 04:52 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Tom, great job on your photo...I think we have quite a few potential photographers on Active Rain. Love your flowers on your background too..l;-)

Your trip sounds like so much fun, and love the beach photo. ;-)

Pepper

Mar 01, 2009 01:04 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Teri - Thanks so much. It was great fun, indeed.

Mar 04, 2009 11:19 AM