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I will be participating in the Spring 2014 Gallery Hop in Madisonville, Kentucky, Saturday, April 26th, and will be located at “Amanda’s On Main” home decor shop. Selected framed prints from my Black & White Collection, plus various color and b/w prints, matted w/o frames will be available for sale during the Gallery Hop. If you're in the Madisonville area, stop in and say hello.


Details:

Event: Spring 2014 Gallery Hop

Location: “Amanda’s On Main”, 28 Sugg Street, Madisonville, Kentucky. USA

Date: April 26, 2014

Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm


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Blog #12
February 21, 2014


Amanda’s has two prints from my Black & White Collection for sale at her home décor store (Amanda’s On Main”) at 28 Sugg Street, Madisonville, Kentucky.

Both prints are framed in nice, barn wood frames, and ready to hang. Sizes are 16”x20” (vertical), and 11’x14” (horizontal). The 16x20 is the “Barn Loft Chair” image, and the 11x14 is the “Feed Sack in Loft” image. The Barn Loft Chair image is shown in this particular blog. To view the Feed Sack image, go to my site at:
http://greg-jackson.artistwebsites.com .

Blog #11
February 13, 2014

On Exhibit Now - Black And White Select Photography Collection
Select photos from Greg Jackson's "Black & White Collection", are currently on display for sale at the Red Wagon Antiques & Collectibles retail venue at Parkway Plaza Mall, 401 Madison Square Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431 270-821-3966.

Sizes range from 8.5"x11", 11"x14", and 16"x20".

All photos are professionally mounted on foam-core board and ready for framing. The 11"x14" and 16"x20" images are already framed in nice, rustic, barnwood frames with glass, and ready to hang.

Start your Spring redecorating efforts early. Stop-in and ask the store associates to direct you to Greg's images in display #020.


Peruse Greg's entire website for additional images in color and black & white:
Greg Jackson Photography

Blog #10
October 12, 2013


Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything, so I thought I’d better get with the program and get back to it. I haven’t been out much lately with the camera, acquiring only a few images during the limited outings, and I have also been scouring through my files and discovered a couple that had not been previously looked at or processed. Those (variations in the “Feed Sack in Loft” series) are now posted for viewing in the Rural and Barn Images Gallery.

Doing a bit more posting at Twitter, and have recently started marketing to specific businesses using 5”x7” greeting cards, with the current limited-time Discount Code included in the mailing. The current Discount Code, PKDZMD, ends on 20 October, 2013. If interested, be sure and enter the Discount Code in the space provided during the checkout phase and then click on “apply discount” (located in the same block). That will show the amount you saved for the total purchase using the discount. As an example, if you were purchasing Greeting Cards, and chose the 10 card option, you would save roughly $11.25 on that purchase, and a 25 card purchase option would save roughly $15.00. Not too bad a deal for one-of-a- kind artwork displayed on a top-quality folding card, with the ability to have text (up to 500 characters) typed in during the printing process. Plus, the order (10 & 25 card options) arrive in a nice sturdy box, envelopes included. Discounts cannot be applied towards frames, mats, stretched canvas material, etc., as per company policy.

When you get a chance, go to the website http://greg-jackson.artistwebsites.com and sign up/subscribe to my email list to receive notices of sale/discount events when they occur. I also occasionally run Limited Time Promotions on stretched canvas prints, and subscribing to the email list will get you that heads-up when it’s published, because most of the promos of that nature normally only have 5 prints available for any particular piece presented in that format.

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Blog #09
February 17, 2013

I decided to head downtown this morning and see if any new graffiti had been added to the small alley where the art work changes on occasion. Got down there about 7:00am and the sun was shining extremely bright, causing extreme glare off of brick and paint work, no matter which end of the alley I attempted to take the photos from. Plus, it was 20 degrees out there! Another deviation from my plan, were the large recycle bins (trash cans on wheels) and other debris that was in the alley for storage it seems. I did snap-off a few random shots of other stuff, but haven’t even checked the camera card to see how they turned-out.

I would much rather take photos on an overcast day anytime over a bright, sunny day, whether it’s early morning, mid-day, or early evening. I seem to do much better when it’s overcast, at least in my personal opinion.

Blog #08
February 11, 2013

Purposely woke-up early (it was still dark outside) this past Saturday morning with the sole intent of going downtown and checking out the alleys for any new graffiti, and possibly get a few new images to post. Another venture spoiled by inclimate weather, due to heavy wind and rain!

I have since though moved further into the 21st century and just joined Twitter, and I can be found at https://twitter.com/waterwings2011 . Mostly you’ll just see news of added artwork and limited time promotion canvas sales, but feel free to stop by and say hello if you get the chance.


barn photos

Blog #07
February 8, 2013

There is a ton of stuff on-line about making yourself known on the web to further sales, or whatever your endeavor may be. I currently have a Facebook “page” and just signed-up for Twitter today, for my photography items, and those are linked to my website (greg-jackson.artistwebsites.com), but that seems to be just sitting still, with not a lot of visitors. I don’t spend a lot of time being internet socially-active, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Doing this blog plus a news release, but not a lot of feedback.

I currently have a 50% sale on all things on my site until 18 February, plus just initiated a seperate time-sensitive sale (ends in two days at 5pm) on two 11” x 14” stretched canvas pieces. Once that date comes around, I’ll more than likely provide 1 or 2 more canvas pieces at the time-sensitive sale price. Put the word out if you’re reading this!

Rambling here - A rainy, slow, dreary day to say the least. I'm ready for Spring! :)

Blog #06
January 23, 2013


50% off Sale in Progress!


I posted this in a press release at http://greg-jackson.artistwebsites.com , late yesterday, and thought the information might prove beneficial to anyone who may not have read the release but happen to read my blogs.

From now until February 18, 2013, there is a 50% off Sale on all prints at the above listed site. The discount is for any print, but does not pertain to frames, mats, single Greeting Cards, or other accessories.

Choose from Canvas, Acrylic, Metal, Framed, or standard Unframed prints (unframed prints are shipped rolled in a sturdy tube). 5” x 7” Greeting Cards are also available in packs of 10 or 25 (discount does not pertain to single greeting cards).

Available images include Landscapes, Waterscapes, Urban, and Rural scenes (such as barns), with the selection covering a variety of Black & White and Color photos.

Upon checkout in the shopping cart, enter Discount Code ZXCVHM in the space provided. The final total will reflect your discount. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so treat someone close to you, or yourself, to something different this year. A print lasts a whole lot longer than chocolate or flowers. ;)

Blog #05
January 21, 2013

Have had the urge to get out on another photo excursion, albeit if only a local one, but cabin fever is starting to set-in with all this cold weather. Currently it’s 24 degrees, and has been cold all day with a slight breeze, making it seem colder still. I’m just not a cold weather type, and tend to hibernate, unless I have to absolutely venture out.

Thinking of venturing downtown again and checkout the alleys for any new/updated graffiti, as it seems to continually evolve, but I’m not betting on anything new being done, considering the cold weather. For now, I’m going through older files and seeing if there’s an image or two to glean from there, and hopefully process something to post. Come on Spring!

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January 18, 2013
Blog # 04

If I had the monetary funding to splurge on high-end gear, and lots of it if given the choice, I’d probably depart the house with the back seat of my truck loaded to the gills (not really, but it’s a thought). However, all I have to do is grab my one small camera bag and I’m out the door ready to go. Traveling light has a lot of advantages, at least where I’m concerned. Not a lot of stuff to sort through once I arrive at a destination, as the one bag slings over my shoulder, and I have at my disposal my camera…and two lenses. The bag also contains the charger, which does require an electrical source, lens cloth, filter cases, a couple extra memory discs, and a rain cover for the bag itself.

If I only need one lens for what I’m after as far as images, then I normally leave the bag placed under the back seat, and just haul the camera around. Mind you, I normally only spend maybe an hour (sometimes a bit over) when I’m out, so traveling light permits me to not expend a lot of extra energy lugging heavy gear…at least that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it for now. Oh, the water bottle I mentioned in another blog installment…that also stays in the truck for afterwards.

The ultimate point is to get out there, no matter how much gear you want to carry with you, and capture images, and have fun doing it!

January 16, 2013
Blog #03

Ever participated in an organized Photo Walk? They can range from local events sponsored by a photography club, a group of friends on an afternoon outing, or on a much larger scale. On the large-scale format, there is one that is hosted by professional photographer Scott Kelby. Some of you may recognize his name as being associated with the popular PhotoShop program for processing images. Not going to go into detail here about the program, as there are so many possibilities within it’s use, and I haven’t even begun to touch all the things one is able to do with it, or the many variations of the program.

Each year the World Wide Photo Walk is held on a specific date, and anyone can participate. Doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out, or a seasoned professional, and you can use any camera desired, from point and shoots, to the upper echelons of the equipment scale. I’ve participated in two of the Louisville, Kentucky events in 2010 and 2011. Once the event starts you can venture around on your own or go in groups. I tagged-along with a great couple (Peg and Dwight) from the Louisville area...and I still owe them lunch at the next one, as they were kind enough to pay for my lunch that day after the event. Unfortunately, I missed the one this past year in 2012 due to other obligations. On the specific date and time, groups of up to 50 participants (as per the event rules) meet at the designated location and have two hours to take as many photographs as desired in the location deemed by the local host of the event. Oh, and participating is free. All you have to do is signup online. After the two hour limit, most groups have a designated place to meet, usually a restaurant, café, etc. Those who desire to do so can submit an image of their choice in a contest, which is judged, and entries in several categories, are selected at the end of the judging period and announced on-line. There are no monetary awards, but do have some nice items to be awarded, depending on how your image places in the contest. In conjunction with the large world-wide contest, each group also has a contest within their realm, with only one image being selected by the group leader.

During the 2010 event, the first one I participated in, I was very fortunate to be selected as the winner (photo inset in this blog issue), from group #2 (Louisville had two groups that year due to the number of people). The award for the local group winners was a copy of one of two preselected choices of Scott Kelby’s books. I chose the Adobe Photoshop CS5 book for Digital Photographers, 2011, which has been invaluable in assisting me with my image processing. This past year I purchased the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book for Digital Photographers, 2010, by Kelby, which has also been a valuable asset when working with the Lightroom 3 program.

If interested in participating in the next World Wide Photo Walk, check for information on-line towards the middle of this year. Here is a link from last year’s event so as to provide some background information on the event: http://worldwidephotowalk.com.

January 13, 2013
Blog #01

First entry of my blog, on a rainy, cold, dreary day in Western Kentucky. Not an ideal day to get out with the camera, so here I am at the computer again. Just checked the visitor log here at the site, and things are slow. My main emphasis of images include landscape, waterscape, urban, and rural scenes. Continually adding select images from my files, and hoping to get out with the camera once the weather is more hospitable, but snow is forecast for tonight and tomorrow possibly. I'm ready for Spring!

Since retiring this past June, I had hopes of devoting much more time to photography, but when the weather is nice I sometimes get side-tracked and take the boat out fishing, and even if I don't catch anything, it still provides the opportunity to get some nice shoreline/waterscape scenes, which you can view in my galleries. Taking images from the water, instead of from the shore, always adds a different perspective, permitting one to get as far away, or as close to the scene as desired. The image of the tree emerging out of the fog, aptly titled "Breaking Through", was taken at the lake on a very foggy morning, and launching the boat was not in the cards that day, so got the camera into play and made a morning of camera work out of it. Be sure and checkout my site!


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January 15, 2013
Blog #02

I’ve been asked on occasion if I go around randomly taking photos, or do I plan the “adventure”. Not sure if I would call it an adventure, as most of my images have been accomplished locally, within 5-6 miles of my home in a small town environment or rural setting. Not as if I were trekking to the far reaches of the globe, but there is some prep work to be done for my little excursions, even if seemingly minor in comparison to a long-distance trip.

I usually know where I’m headed, and first and foremost, I check the camera battery making sure it’s charged, then ensure there’s a memory card in the camera, and I also take a quick look at the lens to see if there if is any dust or spots on it. If it’s a hot day, I’ll have a bottle of water with me and normally leave it in the truck.

If doing urban shots, waiting for passing vehicles can present a lag-time problem if I’m trying to get a photo of a building, and I’ll normally wait until pedestrians are clear of the shot also. In acquiring shots in a rural setting, such as a barn, dilapidated structure, or a scenic view, the biggest problem is finding a place to park. The majority of the roads around my area have no shoulder to get off the roadway in order to safely park, and most locals do not want you parking in their driveway. A few occasions have occurred where a photo has been taken from my truck, but I’m not real keen on that, as it drastically limits different points of view of the scene. There has been more than one image I could not get just due to inadequate parking space.

Back to planned trips, even locally, I am always scanning the scenery around me, looking for possible future shots, and I believe this is a inherit trait of those that actively engage in outdoor camera work, but I could be wrong. Wouldn’t be the first time!

The barn you see in this installment came as a surprise as I was driving down a two-lane blacktop rural road. I came around a curve and spotted the structure, but was already past it by the time it registered that there was some “ghost” signage painted on the corrugated metal siding. I had to drive almost a mile to find a place to turn around on a side road, then I headed back to the location. Upon arriving there, I saw there was also an abandoned house, but it offered no above-average image opportunities, so I concentrated on the barn. I parked in the muddy, grassy area that was adjacent to the still existing mailbox, walked about 50 yards down a sloping, weed-covered incline to barn, then walked around the barn looking for good angles, and started clicking. Besides the faded signage on the barn side, the old feed sack in the loft caught my eye also. That image, in both color and black and white versions are in my gallery at http://greg-jackson.artist.websites.com . I probably spent about 30 minutes there and then headed for home, pleased that I had found the barn, even if by accident. So much for the planning theory!

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