Charles Ables Blogs

I am vaguely familiar with the Native American’s stories of their emergence; one of my favorite, the Hopi’s emergence into our world from Ribbon Falls in the Grand Canyon. Recently, Sally and I had visited the V Bar V Heritage Sight and the petroglyp... 

We got to the West Clear Creek trailhead about mid-afternoon. A late start to be certain; however, this was a leisure day for us and so we also spent some time at the V Bar V Heritage Site to see the petroglyph before arriving. Presentation of this w... 

A time lapse video from last night as a winter storm brewing unfolded outside our home; with winds, lightning, thunder, and a bit of rain. So I went upstairs, set up my camera in the hopes of photographing a lightning bolt. However, I was disappointe... 

Over the past several weeks I have been working on a documentary short about our six barnyard cats and in so many words how wonderful it was to take care of them. However, Fluffy, the matriarch, huntress, gentle, affectionate, loving, is the last of ... 

We had a great time yesterday in North Phoenix celebrating with my eldest, her family, and her siblings. And with the Christmas Moon later in the evening; I took some editing liberties to create this.  

Yesterday was a foggy morning driving to work, as it is this Christmas Eve morning with another cold storm moving in this evening. Having said that, when I parked in the lower lot at work yesterday, I couldn't help but take some photographs of the pa... 

Photography and videography; both a challenge and one where I have a problem balancing. Presently, I am working on a short video I hope I am happy with and enter it into the Prescott Film festival. Working on the video has been a challenge to say the... 

Today at http://chuckables.artistwebsites.com/index.html I opened a new gallery titled ‘Convalescent Leave’. This is where between September 2nd and October 14th, 2015, I had taken FLMA from work after a double hernia operation. During the six weeks ... 

It has been an interesting time since last writing and we won’t get into that; instead, I will focus on the most current of events. One the hardest things in my day to day life, is having to work full time, anywhere from 8 to 10 hours a day, in order... 

Just finished editing the trailer of our epic Grand Canyon adventure. At the time of this writing Sally and Rachel are finishing their river run through the Grand Canyon and I hiked out yesterday morning after a four day journey. As of yet, I h... 

With our upcoming trip to the Grand Canyon; Sally and Rachel will be river running through the canyon on the Colorado River with Wilderness River Adventures and I will be backpacking down to Bright Angel Campground near Phantom Ranch, it is ... 

I believe it is a Lesser Goldfinch that fascinates me as I watch it jump around flighty like in the peach tree of our back yard. And I resolve to take a picture of it, hopefully. Thus far, it started yesterday just before sunrise when I set up my cam... 

Coming home from work yesterday morning late, I had spied a yellow rose appearing somewhat hidden in the bush behind a few leaves. I loved how it looked and decided later after sunset I would bring out my camera, tripod, shutter release cable a... 

‘Canyon Solitude Calls alone walking seeing Alone in quiet’  

HUMMINGBIRD Early morning light Stormy weather beyond the window warm inside Looking outside Hummingbird Astounded me looking inside  

Yesterday we had a wonderful late afternoon when we arrived in Jerome for the art walk. Sally went to the Jerome Artist Co-op to help out with setting up the food and refreshments, while Dori and I tour the town, under a cloudy sky and chilly b... 

I do not like being sick! The plans I had this week-end went by the wayside when a bit of a cold drug me down. Sniffles, well more like snot running out of a tap, my nose, aches, sluggish, just plain moving on impulse power this weekend. So much so, ... 

Today, March 15th, '14 Sally and I took a much needed day hike on trail # 161, the Huckaby Trail. Smack in the Sedona, Red Rock, Oak Creek area of Arizona. And Barney our dog tagged along with us. It was nice, although I did not dress for the oc... 

No human kindness has ever touched or pet you until today when I picked you up from the street dying from maybe poison And we held you at the vet's one last time stroking your head and ears sad beyond belief of what is happening to you d... 

In our back yard we have two plum trees and a apricot tree. They are blooming! In Arizona’s late winter. Over the past couple of weeks Sally and I have watched our fruit trees; in addition to, the trees in and around our neighborhood coming out ... 

They arrived uninvited around Halloween, and at first I ignore them; hopeful they would not set up camp, make their selves at home, just simply move on as a band of nomad's to a better place, and I would forget about their passing through. Th... 

‘Smell of life giving Moisture teasing the dry senses Bringing desert hope’  

LOST LITTLE ONE I titled this photograph 'Lost Little One' and she has inspired me to create the gallery 'Pets and Shadows' coming soon to my site at http://chuckables.artistwebsites.com/ with http://fineartamerica.com/. Her wide eye expr... 

Finally did it! Step over the edge and purchased my first DSLR camera. After the moon shoot last Friday evening in Jerome, reading Scott Kelby’s digital photography books, working on a photo project soon coming to Fine Art America, and the gener... 

Last Friday evening, the 10th of January, Sally and I had a great time at the Prescott Center for the Art’s Gallery opening of ‘Primary Colors’. When we arrived the gallery was packed with folks; a bit overwhelming and yet exciting for me as I s... 

From my Facebook, dated January 15th, 2014. Worked with the Prescott Center for the Arts Gallery this afternoon. Setting up for the next show 'Primary Colors' starting tomorrow and ending February 16th. Both Sally and I have a piece in the gallery... 

There was a time when I would not consider digitally altering a photograph. On occasion I may have touch it up a bit by sharpen it, change a photo to black and white when it calls to me, and maybe even run a high pass. I generally made it a rule “wh... 

http://fineartamerica.com/displayartwork.html?id=9402632&width=249&height=181 As always life can be both overwhelming and fun.  

Having a great week-end working on my Plateau Point video; which I am about to wrap up, and reviewing photographs from last weeks hike in the 'Canyon'. Several are very beautiful and will soon be in my 'Canyon' Gallery. Just got done with the vid... 

Finally got my 'Canyon' video done. http://youtu.be/lZ08RjVKeP4 Enjoy. 

Hiked the 'Canyon' this last Saturday and have some nice photographs. However, I just don't know if I have any acceptable photos for my site. Having said that, with friend who shall remain nameless per his wishes, it was a challenging hi... 

Great hike! Broke my camera! Bought a new camera! I have two cameras I use for various outdoors activities and occasions. My main camera and veteran of several Grand Canyon trips is a Canon SX10IS. I've dropped it, smacked it against rock walls,... 

Yes. Rather new at this blog thing and thought I would add, please visit my You Tube site at: http://www.youtube.com/user/HikingAbe 

Posted my first picture to set the tone of my gallery. Over time I will review my photo library of my favorite pictures. Learn as I go. 

Trying to learn how this site operates and keep messing it up. But alas, that is how I learn best, much like my photography, hands on.