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Overlaying Photographs

I don’t normally experiment with my photographs. I like them exactly as they are shot. My usual enhancements are in line with what a darkroom technician can do. I adjust the color, improve the contrast and remove some of the … Continue reading

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Pianist Van Cliburn Passes Away at 78

Today, pianist Harvey Lavan “Van” Cliburn, Jr. passed away at age 78 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Feb. 27, 2013). Honestly, I have nothing more interesting to add. Mr. Cliburn is one of those names the local news media has been gloating … Continue reading

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Kennedy Assassination Tour Summer 2012

Monday, July 2, 2012, marks the beginning of my Kennedy Assassination Tour Summer 2012 for my book, Death by Holga: 11.22.63. Initially, I was calling it my Southwest by Southwest Tour, because of the airline I am using. But they are not paying me for any endorsement, so that title has been nixed. Continue reading

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The JFK Project Tour Begins

And so my JFK Project tour begins next week. I will start hunting down the people, places and things associated with the Kennedy assassination. I have been doing this locally in Texas for the last year, but now it is time to venture outside the Lone Star State. Continue reading

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John F. Kennedy’s Dallas Hearse up for Auction in Scottsdale

Last year I found out about Lee Harvey Oswald’s coffin being auction. Today, I read that the hearse that moved President John F. Kennedy’s body from the emergency room at Parkland Hospital to Air Force One at Dallas Love Field is now up for auction. Continue reading

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Detective James Leavelle at the Old Dallas Police Headquarters

Mission accomplished. I have photos of Det. James Leavelle at the Dallas Municipal Building (a.k.a. the old Dallas Police Headquarters). The Holga shots are yet to be developed. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well this those … Continue reading

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Dallas Municipal Building, Former Dallas Police Headquarters

I did a walk through of the Dallas Municipal Building (DMB) to check out the basement where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby. I want to see if the location is really worth photographing. Continue reading

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Allen Baumgardner, Assistant Embalmer for Lee Harvey Oswald

Talked with Allen Baumgardner, assistant embalmer for Lee Harvey Oswald. Made a date for a photo shoot after the holidays. Continue reading

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Oswald’s Coffin at Auction

Learned of Oswalds original coffin going on auction. Also got the name of the assistant embalmer. Continue reading

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Lee Harvey Oswald at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park

Rose Hill Cemetery is located in East Fort Worth. It was very quiet on a Sunday morning. Continue reading

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