The Back Story…

By:  June 2, 2026 Categories: , 
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I figured someone would ask!

In recent years, when I sell a photo, I have added a sheet to the back, telling the story of how and why I made the image. I want people to know “The Back Story” of what caught my eye, where I was when I took the photo, maybe even details of what I did to make the photo better than what the camera produced.

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Rob Dyer: Wildlife and landscape photographer.

Rob Dyer: Wildlife and landscape photographer.

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I met Rob at a wine tasting at Arizona Wine Collective in January of 2022. My friend, Alex Miller, and I co-chaired the American Wine Society, Tucson Foothills chapter for several years. She arranged the tasting as the AWS Executive Director was in town. Rob is from Edmonton, Alberta. Several members knew Rob as he […]
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June 13, 2026

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Greg Nelson, Friend & Photographer.

Greg Nelson, Friend & Photographer.

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Greg and I have been friends since 1982! Greg Nelson • Low light, high speed color film. A handball court in a neighborhood park in San Diego. Greg and I have been friends since 1982! Greg, John Hughes, Kennon Jones*, Roy Bottger, and I shared a house at the south end of Date Avenue in […]
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June 12, 2026

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Pear • Pair • Pare

Pear • Pair • Pare

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I get odd ideas… Words are tricky! English is an odd language; synonyms, antonyms, homophones, swear words… Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night thinking of the strangest things, like Pears, for example. One day, several years ago, this happened, and I went to the store and selected the best-looking pears I […]
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June 11, 2026

Steve

Rick Best • Photo Conservator

Rick Best • Photo Conservator

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I have been friends with Rick since 1985! Rick and my ex went to High School together in San Diego. Rick and I hit it off right away; we both loved music and amazing puns! I was fortunate that I got to keep Rick as my friend after the divorce! Rick and I have been […]
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June 10, 2026

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Barry Weibel • Landscape & Nature Photographer

Barry Weibel • Landscape & Nature Photographer

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I met Barry at Wilson Jr. High in San Diego Barry doesn’t smile for photographs. Probably like most photographers, he prefers the other side of the camera! I know I do… We were in Boy Scouts together as well. In Junior High (back when that was a thing), I was trying to decide which shop […]
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June 10, 2026

Steve

Irving Olson

Irving Olson

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Irving Olson, Apple Computer, Olson Electronics & Bernie Apple… How’s that for an intro?! I met Irving when I worked at Apple in Tucson. I am not sure of the exact year. I started at Apple in 2003, worked briefly part-time and then full-time just doing sales. I’ve used Apple products since 1991. After moving […]
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June 9, 2026

Steve