Justin Allen Gray

Something New.

2011-10-16T12:03:00.002-04:00

A photographer friend and I have been talking about colaborating on something.. Instead of photo paper, he would expose his photos onto my paintings. This got me thinking about what that may look like so I started playing around on photoshop. The images are a mash-up of my paintings and my photos. It's funny that I'm doing this because lately I haven't been painting or taking pictures. More to come.

Rock House - Hocking Hills, Logan, Ohio

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I took a few pictures with my phone that day and this is one of my favorites.

Hocking Hills. Logan, Ohio 8.27.2011

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Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield Ohio

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Photo Friday Submission: "Spot"

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The "Spot" in this photo is a helicopter hovering just over lower Manhattan.

Photo Friday Submission: "Enormous"

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Located in Dublin Ohio among Office buildings and expensive houses, this was a "study field" where Sam Frantz experimented with hybrid corn seeds.The land was donated upon his retirement and in 1994 Malcolm Cochran planted his 6' concrete corn.

Carpenter's Mill, Ohio

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This structure is known as Bieber's Mill. It was built in the mid-nineteenth century by Peter Bieber, a local hero of industry, employing much of the surrounding population. Among the interesting facts that I read about him was a tidbit stating that he was so important and well liked, the local newspaper would report when he had a cold and when he was starting to feel better. It seems his health was very important to the town he supported.

This was another cool place I found on ForgottenOh.com. It's probably one of the biggest and oldest structures standing around here. I can't wait to visit again in the fall when some of the overgrown weeds are gone. I couldn't get far away enough from it to get a decent photo. Awesome, and right up the street. Who knew?

Credit: forgottenoh.com

Meet Simon

2011-08-02T13:41:00.002-04:00

My first paid photography gig.

Arch Park, Columbus Ohio

2011-08-02T13:23:00.000-04:00

I never cease to be amazed at what the iPhone camera is capable of.

It has been too long since I've posted anything.

2011-07-31T11:47:00.002-04:00

I'm working on something good. Check back shortly. Please.

Dillon State Park Nashport, Ohio

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Driving and Wandering

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You can see these smoke stacks from 20 miles away. Location: Nowhere, Ohio

Newark Earthworks

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The history of this site is interesting. Walking around there, is not.

http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/c08/greatcircle.shtml

Photo Friday Submission: "Seashore"

2011-07-15T16:29:00.001-04:00

Riviera Maya, Mexico

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Photo Friday Submission: "Gloom"

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The State of Ohio Asylum for the Insane Cemetery. Unfortunately, it wasn't as awesome as it soundds.

The New Bicentennial Park, Downtown Columbus.

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Camp Chase Confederate Cemetary

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A week of so ago while putzing around online, I discovered that there is a cemetery here in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to 2260 confederate soldiers. I dug a bit deeper and learned that the grounds that this cemetery stand on were once a part of Camp Chase which was a training camp for Ohio volunteer army soldiers, a parole camp, a muster-out post, and a prisoner-of-war camp. Pretty awesome.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Chase

This will happen. Soon.

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Credit: Makezine.com

Clifton Mill

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Clifton Gorge 7.4.11

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Still Driving

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Going hiking.

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Gas Meters Revisited

2011-07-03T17:04:00.001-04:00

Again, I find these things interesting. I imagine that people are wondering what the hell I'm up to when they see me snooping around and photographing their gas meter.

Commenting

2011-07-03T13:44:00.001-04:00

I was kind of discouraged that no one was commenting on anything, but as it turns out, I didn't have things set up to receive comments. Well, it's fixed now, so comment away!!

Thanks,

Justin

Found Object Sculpture

2011-07-02T13:55:00.001-04:00

This was made out of an old typewriter that I found in someone's garbage. I took it apart and spread the pieces out all over the floor. This is what I came up with. It is held together with wire and string all found within the typewriter. It was a lot of fun and I'm hoping to do something like this again soon.

PhotoFriday Theme "Sharp Focus"

2011-07-01T22:08:00.001-04:00

I just noticed the green bug on the underside of the bulb. I didn't see it when I was taking the photo.
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I don't know what kind of flower this is :o/

2011-07-01T22:05:00.000-04:00

I don't go around taking photos of flowers very often, but I like this one.

PhotoFriday Theme "Wilderness"

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A Couple From This Weekend

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I haven't drawn anything in a long long time.. maybe I'll draw something tonight.

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They keep tearing down my favorite places.

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This place, long standing abandoned and neglected, was widely thought to be a water treatment plant. It's the latest victim of the city's efforts to remove everything fun and unique.

Up Close and Personal

2011-06-17T19:32:00.000-04:00

Borrowing a macro lens for the weekend. I'm going to play around with it, I hope I get some keepers before I have to give it back.

My Boots

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Around My Studio

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My Fuel.

Around My Studio

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My Work Gloves.

Jim Jarmusch, Film Writer and Director

2011-06-12T00:55:00.000-04:00

I found this months ago and I've read it over and over again. It's an interesting perspective and one that I think is at least worth considering.

These are natural teeth that have just been prepped for crowns.

2011-06-12T00:45:00.001-04:00

I just figured that most people don't get to see this stage of things. After surgery the patient was fitted with temporary crowns fabricated by the dental assistant. In just a few days they will have beautiful new teeth.

Photo Friday Submission: "Shade"

2011-06-10T23:04:00.000-04:00

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Gas Meters

2011-06-09T22:34:00.001-04:00

I'm going to re-visit these soon. I'm attracted to the weathered surfaces, the blue/green paint, and the way they're arranged… I think they're interesting.

Bones

2011-06-09T22:25:00.001-04:00

This used to belong to a deer. My friends found it in the woods and thought it may be fun to photograph.

My Blog's Activity This Week

2011-06-09T18:47:00.000-04:00

I'm really excited to see that people are looking at my page but I've received zero comments. I'd love to hear from you. Who are you? What do you think? Send me a link to your site, or your favorite blog.

My Dogs

2011-06-08T21:54:00.001-04:00

I didn't start this with the intention of filling it with pictures of my dogs, but I decided that there was no harm in sharing a few. Meet Ringo and Aya, my Siberian Huskies. We got Aya when she was 2. She was basically rescued from Craigslist. She was severely neglected and out of control. All she needed was some love and a little exercise. She rapidly transformed into the sweetheart she is today. She turned 7 this year. We found Ringo at the County Shelter when he was still very young. When we brought him home, he was just 4 months old. Although he turned 5 this year, he still acts like he is 4 months.

Another case that turned out pretty well.

2011-06-07T17:34:00.001-04:00

The patient was thrilled and it made my day. I hear about cases going well, but don't always get to be in the room with the patient when they get their new tooth. The crown is the left, front tooth.

My Job

2011-06-07T17:31:00.000-04:00

For my living, I make teeth. It's a rare occurrence that I get an "after" photo and this is one that I'm particularly proud of. Please note, pretty, white teeth are much easier to make than old, worn, and discolored teeth. The Left, Front tooth is the crown.

Photo Friday Submission, "People"

2011-06-03T06:51:00.000-04:00

I joined PictureSocial.com today.

2011-06-02T12:01:00.001-04:00

I'm trying to do something... Not exactly sure what yet. I must be looking for attention, or acceptance... Whatever it is, I feel like I'm making an honest effort to do SOMETHING, and that feels good.

Photofriday Theme "Sundown"

2011-06-01T22:36:00.000-04:00

PhotoFriday.com

2011-06-01T22:28:00.001-04:00

Starting today I will be posting photos to be linked to a website called "photofriday.com" They hold a weekly photo "challenge" where readers post photos based on the designated theme for that week. Submissions are linked to each participants personal webpage or blog. It looks interesting to me, check it out.

A perfect case evaluation. I'll take it.

2011-06-01T16:56:00.000-04:00

Jackson Square Park, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Memorial Day Adventuring

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Newish Paintings

2011-05-29T13:44:00.000-04:00

I'm working on a tripod adapter for my phone. The idea is that I'll be able to take nice panoramic photos. This is the first photo with the first prototype. Excuse the mess, please.

2011-05-26T12:07:00.001-04:00

Location:Calder Ct E,Columbus,United States

Experimenting With Tilt/Shift Off of a Parking Structure, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

2011-05-23T20:53:00.001-04:00

My Bicycle

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My Bicycle

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My Nikkormat FT2

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My Nikkormat FT2

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Hocking HIlls 5-11

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Hocking HIlls 5-11

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Testing BlogPress

2011-04-28T07:04:00.001-04:00

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

The Long, Flat Trip to Cinncinnati.

2011-01-23T21:09:00.002-05:00

A short stop-motion video I made to give people an idea of how I make my paintings.

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Color Exercises. Preparing for next round of new work.

2010-10-17T17:35:00.001-04:00

A couple new ones.

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Railroad Yard Revisited

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4.5 X 5 (Alix) SOLD!

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4.5 X 5 (Alix) SOLD!

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6 X 8 4 pieces (Alix)

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SOLD!! 6 X 8 2 pieces (Alix)

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24 X 24 (Alix)

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SOLD! 25 X 9.5 2 pieces (Alix)

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12.5 X 24 (Alix)

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