Photographer's Lament

Submitted by Jerry Halberstadt on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 16:16

What is wrong with the art world?? How does a reproduction of a photograph by another worker (I hesitate to call him a photographer) become valuable art? Is it not decadent to reward the copyist (is "thief" accurate?) rather than the original artist?

Living: Assisted Jerry Halberstadt Wed, 10/31/2007 - 00:05

What to do when a person or couple is no longer able to maintain a household independently? Assisted living is one option for those who can afford it. It is one way to live with age.

Progress at Salem Harbor Plant? Jerry Halberstadt Wed, 10/03/2007 - 16:21

It is more difficult to find out about progress in Salem, than the impact of the plant in Columbia. The spokesperson for Dominion, the owner of the Salem Harbor Plant, has not responded to my repeated queries.

Canaani Togethering

Submitted by Jerry Halberstadt on Tue, 10/02/2007 - 18:21

The most wonderful events, next to the birth of a human child or grandchild, are the birth of puppies...and the bittersweet moment when the eight-week-old puppy leaves with the new owner.

Installing the Footbridge: Like Threading a Needle Jerry Halberstadt Fri, 09/14/2007 - 15:15

Installing the Footbridge: Like Threading a Needle

"Building bridges" has a dramatic symbolism. But there is also drama in building a bridge. And sometimes drama comes to us. A photographer has no choice but to document the event.