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By Jann Alexander on November 23, 2014 • ( 5 Comments )

Shakespeare Slept Here (in Austin)

A little-known fact about Austin, Texas, is that Shakespeare spent his formative years here.

By Jann Alexander on November 22, 2014 • ( 7 Comments )

The Power of the Flower . . . and the Pie

There’s a powerful connection between print making and pie baking before the holidays.

By Jann Alexander on November 21, 2014 • ( 8 Comments )

Contrasting Angles with Shadows

Finding sharp angles in nature is unusual, and complementing them architecturally a challenge.

By Jann Alexander on November 19, 2014 • ( 11 Comments )

Where Do Ideas Come From? Crazy Places

Inspiration and creativity may not be as mysterious as the experts would have us think.

By Jann Alexander on November 18, 2014 • ( 14 Comments )

How to Make the Call: Color, or Black and White?

The ease with which we can choose color over black and white shouldn’t determine our choice.

By Jann Alexander on November 16, 2014 • ( 19 Comments )

Are You Captive to Clutter?

Here’s my recipe for getting a grip on your chaos-driven, clutter-filled life.

By Jann Alexander on November 13, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

Lost and Found Treasures

How does discovery reward the disorganized mind? With bounty and sweetness.

By Jann Alexander on November 12, 2014 • ( 22 Comments )

Are There Any Advantages to Being Disorganized?

Sure there are. Here are three advantages to being disorganized, with a fourth possibility to consider.

By Jann Alexander on November 11, 2014 • ( 20 Comments )

Following the Signs

Signs can lead you in many directions. Follow a few of these to see where they lead you.

By Jann Alexander on November 8, 2014 • ( 5 Comments )

Unfolding in Luxury

Enjoy an image that unfolds in slow, sensual luxury, from my Naturescapes collection.

By Jann Alexander on November 7, 2014 • ( 10 Comments )

All On Board With Minimalism

What influences your photography style? Minimalism can require a minimalist treatment.

By Jann Alexander on November 5, 2014 • ( 8 Comments )

What’s Not to Like About Texas?

Here’s an ode to a state that’s bigger than its appetites, in photographs.

By Jann Alexander on November 4, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

I Blog. I Vote.

Get the info you need to cast your ballot in today’s Midterm Elections with this handy voter tool.

By Jann Alexander on November 3, 2014 • ( 16 Comments )

Shooting Waves of iPhone Photos

There’s a little-known pro feature built into your iPhone camera that will increase your odds of capturing a great action shot.

By Jann Alexander on November 2, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )

Descent from the Pinnacles

The way down can be more difficult than the way up, especially in Big Bend.

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Pairings are quite common in life: wine and cheese, football and beer, man and woman. Some pairings are less obvious. Pairings is a blog about pairing art with everything else at AustinDetails.me, where art meets tech with pictures and words.

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How Continental by Jann Alexander ©2010
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Keep on Puttin' by Jann Alexander ©2013
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Blue Chill by Jann Alexander © 2010
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Aim, frame, click. Read, write, repeat. Always looking at the details. Pondering where art meets tech. Find Photography, Writing, Art, Design and Words here about pairing art with what goes with it (everything).

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