General Bob Photography

Dubuque's General Bob

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Dove Harbor frozen over In January 2023. Shadows from corn dyer stretch out on the ice. #wonderfulmachine #telegraphherald #thmedia #rmcadphotographers #365inkmagazine #natgeoyourshot https://www.instagram.com/p/CosouKLum82/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The sky is blue, like a vast expanse of eternity, Reflections of heaven in your loving eyes are so serene. The sun casts its golden rays, creating thin shadows on the ground, Reminding me of the friendship we have found. The sunbeams dance and sparkle, a joyous sight to behold, A reminder of the beauty that friendship can hold. The clouds drift by in the sky, like a gentle breeze, Encouraging us to never forget, and to always seize. Though shadows may fall, and the sun sets low, Our friendship will be strong, and never let go. Let us keep our friendship strong, no matter the weather, Our bond will never be broken, now and forever. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoRHvwOO6s8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ice blue Mississippi River along the bluffs of Dubuque highlights the Mt Carmel Complex. #aerialphotography #landscapephotography #photography #river #urbanphotography #architecturephotography #monastery #catholic #associatedpress #natgeoyourshot #travelphotography #traveldubuque #wonderfulmachine https://www.instagram.com/p/CoRC7N5OMsE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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23 Skid-do! Brings back memories of an insane childhood. @wonderfulmachine @365ink @rmcadphotographers #automotivephotography @streetphotographersfdn @streetphotographyinternational @streetphotographers @streetphotographer @500px #associatedpress #photography #landscapephotography #livinglife https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNMM-Muxm8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This brewery used to be an island which required a bridge or boat to get access. It was built before automobiles, and horse drawn wagons delivered the beer. The wagons went down into a ditch along the brewery floor allowing the kegs to be rolled onto the wagons. The Dubuque Star Brewery has been a winery for years and only recently started making the original Dubuque Star Beer, and it is delicious. The Shot Tower was built to make shot, or as we know them - bullets) for the Civil War. It later became a fire watch tower for the huge lumberyards, before falling into disrepair. The Daughters of the American Revolution restored, and the City rehabbed it a few decades ago. The road alongside the brewery used to align with the “High Bridge” over to the bluffs above East Dubuque on the Illinois side. The swinging railroad bridge allows river boats to pass on the river, and trains across the bridge and then through a tunnel to the rail yard. Stop down and visit the Native American Circle Council built of stone just past the tower, and the stone was has a wide set of stone steps down to the river. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEr4SQufKc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Reaching out to the new colors in the sky…blue. It seems to be a long time since the skies have not been cloudy all day. Photography needs light. Human bodies need light. Earth needs light from the Sun. We have over 150 years of seeing the light, and we both agree it is family. #family #wonderfulmachine #photography #iphonephotography #earth #sun #lifeisgood #veterans https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1MioPOtny/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Aspects” in Dubuque. Street art downtown 7th and Locust. #streetphotography #historicphotography #photograph #art #500px #wonderfulmachine https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpdhuXuj77/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sun peaking over Eagle Point Park ridge reflecting off the street. Shot from Lock and Dam 11 during afternoon walking along the Mississippi River. @wonderfulmachine @rmcadphotographers @rmcad @artsculturedbq @dubuqueart @telegraphheralddbq @365ink @dbqareachamber @bnw.minimalism @bnw_magazine @bnw @bnw_artstyle @bnw_sundays @editorialphotographerchicago #editorialphotography #bnwphotography #eaglepointpark #travelphotography #reuters #natgeoyourshot #sun #mississippiriver #dubuquephotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/CneysHVuITL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@dubuqueart had a full house Sunday to see the new exhibit, “Black Thread.” Be sure to stop down to view it and three other exhibits (including one exhibit with two of my photos along with many @dubuquecameraclub members). @reuters @cityofdubuque @365ink @natgeoyourshot @natgeotravel @500px @artsculturedbq #wonderfulmachine (at Dubuque Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CndS3q6um1N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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They said, “we couldn’t find a dog for a pet, so we bought this instead.” #asianrestaurant #veterans #dining #dubuquemainstreet #wonderfulmachine #streetphotography #editorialphotography #rmcadphotographers #juliendubuquefilmfestival #aarp #dubuqueareachamberofcommerce #cityofdubuque #mainstreet #charlottescafedubuque https://www.instagram.com/p/CnWK4_huBS_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Many football crowds are now in misery as their teams were knocked out of contention for the NFL playoffs. Cheeseheads who were disappointed in the performance of the Green Bay Packers this past Sunday, will fade into the background for the next several months. Go Pack Go! @nfl @wonderfulmachine @associatedpress.ags @365ink #sportphotography #portraitphotography @headshotcrew @kelbyonepics @packers https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNhT9JORLD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Interesting how headshots can offer different views of a humans spirit. Stephonie is a graphic designer, photographer, entrepreneur, mother, and great person. These are from our class on lighting at @dubuqueart yesterday. The colors and shadows pulled passion into the photo. (at Dubuque Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKWu-xu7ia/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Before creative lighting, with creative lighting from Ron Tigges, and the Dubuque Camera Club team who participated in lessons on how and why they shot their exhibition photos. We all jumped in for photos using iPhone only, with the lighting. Great photography day with friends. #dubuquemuseumofart @dubuqueart @dubuquecameraclub @bob_felderman @digital_dubuque (at Dubuque Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKVvDdOf8I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Rainy and foggy days offer interesting outlooks on familiar views. They turn “regular” into extraordinary. Enjoy today, as we all know cold and snow will return. In the meantime, take a different route to from work more often, eat in a new or different restaurant for you, or just travel that path you have not taken before. It brings more life into living. Check out my portfolio photo page at www.bobfeldermanphotography.com for ideas. #fog #rainy #winter #weatherphotography #editorialphotography #lifephotography #photography #associatedpress #wonderfulmachine #500px #rmcadphotographers #rmcad #enjoylife https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCXDsWuGa1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Photo Pills App showed me the Milky Way above us and of course on the other side of the earth. I could barely see what looked a street of clouds, right where the app showed the system. This year I hope to reach out into new and exciting storytelling using my skills, equipment, techniques, and neat apps like #photopills Look for equipment reviews, must haves and have nots, schools and training, and photography as a whole for the pro who makes images and the people who love taking photos. Tip #1, find a mentor for your career. Mine has been several; Ron and Jennifer Tigges, Mark Dierker, Gary Fagan, Gina Martin of Wonderful Machine (formerly of National Geographic for two decades), several of my instructors at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in Denver Metro Area, and my daughter as my first. Jamie Borland Photography was one of the nations top ranked weddings photographer, and helped me get started on the path of good gear & great glass. Happy New Year. Bob https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6KaTkO5fg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Historic architecture in the Union Station St. Louis. Spending some nights with grand girls coming up from Florida. Lots of exciting sights. Planning a family shoot and portraits too. Exciting times as we close out the year. #wonderfulmachine #architecturephotography #travelphotography #stlouisunionstation (at St. Louis Union Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmpka6huGpB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wondering how it is going in Nakatoni Towers tonight? It is peaceful here in Iowa. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlZC11OEQ_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=