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Jim Balsitis Photography

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Maker of black and white photographs.

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Nice meeting you, Susan. I’ll keep watch for your themes and participate when I can. Best, Jim

07.03.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Jaycee, for the introduction.

07.03.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Travis. I appreciate your comments.

07.03.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I’ve experienced those challenges. Have a great day.

06.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous. I had to zoom in to see that it’s actually a branch lying in the snow. Love the simplicity.

06.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A macro of macros.

06.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice shot. The light is marvelous.

06.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I love the humor that Erwitt brings into his photos. Brilliant!

06.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think I like this vertical aspect and the way the lines of the waves lead the eye toward the surfers. Nice!

06.03.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful scene. I love the way the creek meanders and shows the reflections. If you have the chance, it would be nice to see this shot with a slow shutter speed to smooth out the water a bit.

06.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This photograph shows a scene in a courtyard looking toward a stone and brick wall with double wood doors. The floor is herringbone brick. There is a vase with cactus to the left of the door. The left door is open and shows a motor scooter leaning against the wall down the corridor.

This photograph shows a scene in a courtyard looking toward a stone and brick wall with double wood doors. The floor is herringbone brick. There is a vase with cactus to the left of the door. The left door is open and shows a motor scooter leaning against the wall down the corridor.

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Motor Scooter, Italy.
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#photography, #blackandwhite #eastcoastkin

06.03.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 119 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Congrats on new photobook. I just placed my order. I may also pick up your book The Orgastic Future. I’ve read Kolbert’s book. Thanks.

06.03.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice.

05.03.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Janet. Have a great day.

05.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Alex. Have a great day.

05.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This scene shows a window from inside a building. The window is within an alcove that is twice as high as the window. The window has open shutters and the alcove has a wood board seat. The walls are white stucco and the ceiling is wood beamed with floor boards above.

This scene shows a window from inside a building. The window is within an alcove that is twice as high as the window. The window has open shutters and the alcove has a wood board seat. The walls are white stucco and the ceiling is wood beamed with floor boards above.

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Window in Assisi, Italy.
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#photography #blackandwhite #eastcoastkin

05.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 102 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Perfect. This tree is for you.

05.03.2026 03:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This photo shows a stone wall with a door opening. Above the door is a stone pediment with a cross. A tree branch hangs down from upper left.

This photo shows a stone wall with a door opening. Above the door is a stone pediment with a cross. A tree branch hangs down from upper left.

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Untitled
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05.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful.

04.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo showing a facade of an abandoned brick and stone building. The facade has wood double doors with overgrown vegetation in front. Above is a small window with closed wood shutters.

A photo showing a facade of an abandoned brick and stone building. The facade has wood double doors with overgrown vegetation in front. Above is a small window with closed wood shutters.

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Abandoned, Italy
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#photography #blackandwhite #eastcoastkin

04.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful image, Diana. Thanks for sharing.

03.03.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A bird of paradise flower in color. The background is blurred and the sides are vignetted.

A bird of paradise flower in color. The background is blurred and the sides are vignetted.

I gave myself a photo challenge yesterday to photograph anything orange colored with my iPhone. I did this to inspire me to step away from my desk more during the day. This is the photo I chose to share.
#photography #hipstamatic #eastcoastkin

03.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Nice shot. I like the way the shadows play on the snow.

03.03.2026 12:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favorite birds. I remember seeing these prehistoric looking Aves many times in the shawnee national Forest of southern Illinois. We don’t have them here in Southern California.

03.03.2026 12:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

03.03.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was fortunate to have a personal tour of Pablo’s studio years ago. He is so passionate about his work and the culture of peru. I still have many of his ceramics. Thanks for sharing this.

02.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks a lot. Have a great day.

02.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Tony. Have a great day.

02.03.2026 16:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhh, the Great River Road. I know this area well, though it’s been 24 years since I lived in Southern Illinois.Your photo is wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

02.03.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much. Have a great day.

02.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0