John Patota
The Village Center
Looking for the center of the Village of Pinehurst? Without a doubt, it's the Roast Office and the Given Tufts Bookshop. While most other...
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John Patota
Jan 302 min read
Capturing Stars
Star Photography Workshop - No Charge Thursday, February 1, 2024, 6:30 pm at Sandy Grove Presbyterian Church, Plank Rd, Fayetteville, NC...
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John Patota
Jan 42 min read
Perfect Night for the Milky Way
Clear skies, no moon and dark skies offer the best opportunity to see the Milky Way. All these factors came together for me on September...
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John Patota
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Digital Photography Class at FTCC
My next photography class at Fayetteville Technical Community College starts next week. Here are the details: Digital Photography...
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John Patota
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Why does the Moon appear red when it is low on the horizon?
When the Moon is near the horizon during moonrise or moonset, its light has to pass through a much thicker layer of the Earth's...
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John Patota
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Near Full Moon at Holden Beach
Taking photos of the Full Moon is overrated. What do I mean? Well, take a look. These photos were taken on the evening before the...
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John Patota
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Flash During the Day?!?!
I've been using my Godox V1n a lot flash lately. Yes, even during the day in bright sunshine. Let me tell you why. In photography, "fill...
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John Patota
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Cooking with Ghee
Ok, so this blog is not about cooking, but maybe it's catchy and internet-capturing? But, if you came for the ghee part, skip to the...
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John Patota
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Opening Moves
It’s early in the morning, 7:45, before first period at Pinecrest High School, and kids filter into the AP English classroom. They have...
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John Patota
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Clean Backgrounds
"Where you stand is how you look" Ok, so it's not a real quote by a famous person, but it's important to remember when trying to make...
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John Patota
Jan 18, 20231 min read
Time Travel
Travel a long, inclined gravel road off Bethlehem Church Road to the top of the hill in the center of Moore County, and you’ll be taken...
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John Patota
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Pungo: Tundra Swan, Snow Geese and Photographers
Tundra Swan and Snow Geese migrate from the Arctic to the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina each year. The...
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John Patota
Dec 24, 20221 min read
Merry Christmas
Feeling very lucky to be given the gift of time from everyone that stepped in front of my lens this Christmas season.
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John Patota
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Hunter's Moon
Holden Beach, North Carolina October 9, 2022 The full moon rises on the easterly horizon above Holden Beach, North Carolina on Sunday,...
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John Patota
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Impressions of a recent photo walk. By John Patota A small group of us, with cameras ready, made the short trip to the Holy Name of Jesus...
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John Patota
Sep 25, 20224 min read
Young, Gifted and Black
The story of Nina Simone By John Patota September 25, 2022 Nina Simone, a jazz pianist and recording star with a distinctive brand of...
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John Patota
Sep 23, 20221 min read
Hamlet Photo Walk
Saturday, October 8 - Meet at the Hamlet Train Station at 8 am The City of Hamlet in Richmond County, North Carolina saw it's best days...
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John Patota
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Shooting the Full Moon
The next full moon is Sunday, October 9. To get ready, I'll be having a Zoom meeting on Monday, October 3 at 7 pm to talk about how to...
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John Patota
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Sanford Sunflowers - Using LightRoom Presets
Found this field of sunflowers in Sanford, NC along Highway 15/501 at the White Hill Presbyterian Church. As a documentary photographer,...
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John Patota
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Raleigh Photo Walk
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Cathedral Join us on Monday, September 12 to tour the magnificent Catholic cathedral in Raleigh. Dedicated in...
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