Porch Photography / Multi Weekly Photos

[Robert Apple]

Relating to Rob’s Latest Challenge.

I guess I will stick with my back porch and my Motorola G5, A inexpensive low end cell phone,  and edit on the phone or tablet with Light Room Mobile , Will attach those I’ve put in Mobile Monday.

It Was a Long Tiring Day, But at Home I Had a Tall Wheat / Pilsner Lager, a Warm Fire, Some Blues on the Speaker , and a View of the Girls Grazing on the Hillside

Shooting with my cheesy litter Motorola 5G is a bit like Lomography.

 

 

[Robert Apple]

The Sun Trapped Behind  a Single Cloud  at SunSet was an added Bonus

[Robert Apple]

Ever feel like you’re being watched.

[Robert Apple]

More Porch Photography, Seems to be taking on a Beer Theme.

[Robert Apple]

From my angle I was taking a photo of my new vinyl decal design on my black truck, but the phones angle got a reflection of the drive with a dog photo bomb, guess that’s what I get for cleaning it to be so shiny.

[Robert Apple]

Distracted by a fly

[Robert Apple]

Nice Sunset Tonight.

[Tersha]

Great idea for a series Robert, looks like you’ll have plenty of inspiration.
The sunset are amazing!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Diane, Its kind of my place where I wind Down and relax after a days work.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Wow! Such stunning views from your porch Robert. The colours in the sky are brilliant 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks for your comments Dahlia, I do quite love where I live.

[Robert Apple]

Fresh off the presses,taken less then 5min Ago

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Truly stunning Robert. Can I please ask what this machine or structures are? Just curious 🙂

[Robert Apple]

@dahliaambroseb Its an old Wagon Frame and some shit spreader gear Cluster, petrified wood chunks, some Interesting Stumps, and Wild Mullen, Its my Rock Garden off the porch

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Thank you Robert 🙂

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Oh boy, this is gonna be good. That last one is a cracker and those sunset photos are just gorgeous. Beyond just a sunset photo, I think some of them really show the nature of where you are.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob, pretty much everything I post shows the nature of where I am, or shows nature where I am , or some combination there of, or something like that.

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Who made that old saying? If you want to know what of photographer loves then look at what they photograph. Certainly true in my case.

[Patrick]

If one suffered from stress of any type this place would help straighten you out , you would need to be numb to not appreciate the tranquility on nights like that , Wonderful.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks for Those words Patrick. Thats exactly why its here.

[Robert Apple]

Tonights Fresh off the presses,taken less then 5min Ago

Got the Blue hour Blues

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Stunning blue hour photo and love the partial silhouette Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks again Dahlia.

[Robert Apple]

Mullen lit by the Porch Light, against the Blue Hour of the evening

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Very emotive shot, mate.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob.

[Robert Apple]

A short Video of the back porch , with some blues playing in the back ground as well as chickens talking and a few Canadian Geese flying overhead sqwaking .

Link Takes you to my Adobe site to View

Video

[Robert Apple]

Ditched the cushions and the outdoor carpets for the winter, but still have my rocker and the heaters.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Looks like a cozy space Robert 🙂

[Patrick]

Ah found ya , thought the algorithm swallowed you guys , This is like a scene from lassie , sweet tones in the colours , the yellow sign with the blue tint the warmer wood and furniture all go nicely here.

[Robert Apple]

Trading the Gear for a Beer.

[Robert Apple]

Sundance Sitting in the fire light.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Lovely soft warm light and beautiful photo Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks for your comments Dahlia.

[Robert Apple]

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[Robert Apple]

11/24/25

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Your photos of the weather are always very cool.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Stunning views and colours Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Pat Garrett]

A wonderful series, Robert. Looks so peaceful.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Pat.

[Robert Apple]

WHEN THE CLOUDS MIMIC THE MOUNTAINS

[Robert Apple]

Every now and then I can Squeeze a fairly good quality photo out of this cheap little phone.
Posers

[Robert Apple]

However low light photography is not its strength. But still enjoying the exercise and learning how to squeeze the most out of it.

[Robert Apple]

Tonights Sun Set

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Love the scene and the beautiful colours Robert. Very dreamy 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

This is another very effective one, Robert. I like how the branches of the tree basically framed that sunset. That way you have a specific centre of interest where the eye should go.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob

[Robert Apple]

Living on top of the moon.

[Robert Apple]

Good to have time for an evening on the porch

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Lovely place to relax Robert and a great night view too 🙂

[Robert Apple]

I thought about going mono but as the blue hour came on I realized that would be an insult to God to remove all that color from his creation.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Stunning colours Robert 🙂

[Retired Grunt]

@robertapple

Yes, awesome colors. Sometimes looking out toward the NW over the St. Lawrence River, the colors are those spectacular dominating purples with a side of blue and yellow-red.

[Robert Apple]

A couple weeks ago I downloaded the pro codec for my phone, it’s made a difference in low light Photography , like this blue hour sunset off the Back Porch.

[Robert Apple]

A bit of Drama on the back porch, we sold 13 pups when we bred our dogs and most of the folks have stayed  in touch. A few haven’t,  one of them contacted us new years day about Guinness a two year old sable male saying he was vicious with their kids, and surrendered him to us, he has all the traits of a severely abused Dog, he doesn’t know how to play with other dogs or people, cowers and hides all the time, was very happy to get away from his owner, hiding behind me, we had this pup for 6 months before we sold him, and he remembers us. Now we need to teach him to be a dog again and rebuild his confidence, and not to be afraid. He comes from good stock though and is getting better with each new day.

TWO WEEKS LATER
GUINNESS SMILING 😃 😊 🙂

[Retired Grunt]

@robertapple

Beautiful dog! He’ll need patience and once verbal and physical love pushing through the damage, he’ll be himself as he’s meant to be.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Sad to hear what he’s gone through Robert. He’s a beautiful dog and must be very happy to be back with you 🙂

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

That’s a sad story, mate. A lot of people don’t understand the responsibilities that come with having an animal. The dogs lucky he got returned to you.

[Robert Apple]

A couple taken at Daybreak off the Porch

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Fiery and magical! Absolutely gorgeous Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Anne Hornsby]

Wow, Robert.  What a great series.   My favorite gives a sense of your place, with the stairs,  dog face, beer plus wagon wheel in the background.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Anne

[Robert Apple]

The evolution of a Cloud, from late sunset to the blue hour

[Retired Grunt]

Some great shots Robert, waiting for a UFO to pop out of that one cloud 😛

[Robert Apple]

I was thinking the same thing R.G. I couldn’t believe all the different shapes it took on.

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Absolutely stunning series with that light.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob.

[Robert Apple]

Sorry, really crappy light where my phone really sucks hind teet,
But Guinness was Smiling, two weeks later he is learning to play, almost has fetch down , and he is playing with his momma.
He has very strong herding instincts and is so eager to please, he can handle anything from chickens to bulls. He is still very wary of strangers and has trust issues with people he doesn’t know.

Click to see before and after comparison.
COMPARISON.

[Retired Grunt]

Hooah Guiness, keep on healing!!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks RG

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Very good news.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob

[Frogdaily]

You are a precious boy Guinness, so happy to hear he is away from the abusive atmosphere and doing better Robert, bless his heart.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Belinda.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Such a huge difference in two weeks and so happy to know that Guinness is getting better Robert. Love his smile! 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Robert Apple]

It’s nearly impossible to get 3 English Shepherds to hold still long enough to get a tack sharp photo with a cell phone.

As Illustrated Above with this fuzzy photo, but dogs are cheating and they’re cute.

[Retired Grunt]

Great shot… you holding a snack in your free hand? LOL

[Robert Apple]

Thanks RG. , I had a home brew in my free hand. We just got done moving stock so every one was tired. I just give them the focus command and they focus on me. Most time their treat is to play ball but they were already worn out.

[Tersha]

Yep, a really cute shot!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Diane.

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Love it.

[Robert Apple]

A couple shots of the Boys, Molly Bee wasn’t interested.
Sundance

Guinness

[Robert Apple]

A Nice Night for a Sunset.

[Retired Grunt]

All these have great color, love it!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks RG

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Stunning clouds and colours in the sky Robert. The photos of the dogs are too beautiful 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Robert Apple]

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Stunning light from the fire and gorgeous Molly Bee, Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Retired Grunt]

Great subject, color and awesome use of negative space!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks RG

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

I think that’s the perfect lighting idea for a working dog.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob

[Tersha]

Simply gorgeous!

[Robert Apple]

Got some Pretty Cool Cloud Formations Tonight.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Looks stunning Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Robert Apple]

Flying Off Into the Sunset

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Love the rim light. Looks magical Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia

[Retired Grunt]

Cool colors in this photo!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks RG

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Very cool condition for a shot mate. Nice one.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Rob

[Tersha]

Wow, wonderful light and colours!

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Diane

[Robert Apple]

I guess I’ll  call this

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Dare we ask what they spotted? lol

[Robert Apple]

Not sure if your being sarcastic Rob @admin-2, but they are all watching the blue ball in the ball thrower on the left. I think I mentioned farther up in their thread this is one of their favorite rewards (treat) for a job well done.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Beautiful photo of your curious dogs Robert 🙂

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Dahlia.

[Robert Apple]

Havent posted from the porch for 3 weeks, too dam cold. Stepped out tok a shot and stepped back in.

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Yeah that’s epic. Love it.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Looks very cold Robert. What are those red things in the foreground?

[Robert Apple]

That’s my shooting Range Dahlia, Targets.

[Dahlia Ambrose]

Thank you Robert 🙂

[Retired Grunt]

Such great scenery!

We got 3 inches of snow last night. A total of about 7 this past week.

[Robert Apple]

Thanks RG

[Tersha]

Great landscape, and so cold! How far away are your targets, they look quite a way?

[Robert Apple]

Thanks Diane,from where I shoot the closest is at about 9 meters and the farthest one you can see in the photo is 92 meters, there is also a white one at 220. They are set for hand guns or long guns.

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