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Oh boy!

by Marcy Merrill | Mar 16, 2018 | Formal Wear worn inappropriately, Junk Store Cameras | 4 Comments

I’m, like, so happy right now! I’ve been scratching my spinning head over creation of the new junkstorecameras.com web site. The camera reviews… they’re SO vital to our advancement as a species. But that dang menu issue… well…...

A GRAND trip!

by Marcy Merrill | Jan 2, 2018 | Formal Wear worn inappropriately, Junk Store Cameras | 5 Comments

We made a spur of the moment decision to visit the Grand Canyon for Christmas day. When taking a trip, deciding on what photographic equipment to bring is my biggest concern. This time, I chose (mainly for its cuteness and ease of use) the Canonet QL17 GIII. I...

Walkin’ the dog[s]

by Marcy Merrill | Oct 12, 2017 | Dogs, PAWS | 0 Comments

I decided to become a PAWS of Grays Harbor dog walker. Tuesdays find me driving up to Aberdeen to let the mutts out. It gives me an opportunity to get to know the dogs. It also gives me an opportunity to exercise my Junk Store Cameras. The idea being –...

I’m fine! Just “Differently Plateleted”

by Marcy Merrill | Sep 4, 2017 | Formal Wear worn inappropriately, immunothrombocytopenia, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

When people ask ,”Are you ok?” it hits me in exactly the same way as the question, “How far are you from the water?” A question with a surprisingly complicated answer. We live in North Cove, WA – an area referred to as Washaway Beach....

Fun stuff! Respites.

by Marcy Merrill | Aug 26, 2017 | Beach Shooting, Eclispe, Junk Store Cameras | 1 Comment

In a month bestrewed with medical appointments (instead of gown shoots in Europe … fingernails tapping on a glass tabletop …) It’s making me wonder, what do people do who actually have time to do stuff? Like, I set aside this time to be away but now...

Lovely shades of azure blue and things I let slide.

by Marcy Merrill | Aug 17, 2017 | Beach Shooting, Dogs, Formal Wear worn inappropriately, immunothrombocytopenia | 22 Comments

I was at a pharmacy. The pharmacist (who looked more like a concessionaire at Pirate Daze than a pharmacist) looked up over the counter and exclaimed “You’re getting THESE? …. Wow!” Should’ve been a clue. I let it slide. But that’s...

A summer full of #formalwearworninappropriately , etc.

by Marcy Merrill | Aug 10, 2017 | Beach Shooting, Formal Wear worn inappropriately | 2 Comments

The universe has thrown me a curve ball and I had to cancel our trip to Europe due to a health glitch. Meanwhile, the sun and the moon have conspired to present a total solar eclipse in my back-fucking-yard and that is one get-well card you do not ignore. Besides, in...

Conglomeration

by Marcy Merrill | Mar 23, 2017 | Junk Store Cameras | 4 Comments

I did not realize, when I began this 100 day camera review journey, that I would be sent down so many different avenues of inspiration. There was a time when I processed so much film, I simply glanced at the negatives, chose a few to print or scan, then filed them....

Handtinting photographs

by Marcy Merrill | Mar 17, 2017 | Handtinting | 0 Comments

I’ve spent a good part of my life hand-tinting photographs with a variety of paints, dyes, pastels, Photoshop etc. (There’s 30 years I won’t get back.) I recently signed up for a youtube channel and have posted three handtinting how-to videos. Click...

Bill Dawson, metalsmith

by Marcy Merrill | Jan 29, 2017 | artist portfolios | 4 Comments

Gather ’round, my creative friends! I’m working on photographing some pieces by renowned metalsmith, Bill Dawson. ( click here for his website … but don’t go there yet! I still need your attention over here.) What I’ve been given...

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