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Sorry I couldn't resit another one. Think I need to use a smaller memory card so I can't take 100's in just a few hours!
My flickr tribute shot to WHEREISHERE, who is finishing up his 365 today. I am sending my tribute to his Day 295 shot in his failed attempt to save MY ass from flickr demise.
I’ve never met or even spoken to Victor, but I can easily sit here and tell you that guy is one of my favorite persons ever. He’s HILARIOUS, quick witted, and confident. He’s a father and a husband and an amazing artist/photographer. The dude is down to earth and really keeps a good attitude about all this flickr soap opera bullshit.
I think one of the things I like most about him is how he doesn’t get offended easily. He’s so game for anything. He doesn’t get his little feelings hurt about this stupid shit on here. Meaning – he’s not a fucking pussy, you know?
And his baldhead is practically fucking celebrated all throughout this website. I wonder if we’ll ever get to see it explode ever again? How this fucker does that is beyond my realm of understanding.
At any rate WHEREISHERE is top notch. Go check him out if you have been living under a flickr rock and don’t know who he is.
Location: somewhere that is NOT Detroit (thank god)
Taken: October 22nd, 2009
Posted: October 22nd, 2009 (OH MY GOD THE SAME DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Album of the Day: Fuck you Victor, I only do this for 365 photos.
Video: Victor getting ready for work every morning.
*=suck my cock
Trust is a confident reliance on that which is perceived to be firm, safe, and secure. Self-reliance, trusting in one’s own abilities and assets, is seen by many men as a mark of masculinity, but for a follower of Christ, trusting God first and foremost is the priority.
1. Trust in self alone, or in others, can be unreliable. Ultimate trust must center on God.
Psalm 118:8–9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. (NASB)
Jeremiah 17:5, 7 Thus says the LORD: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD.… Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD.” (NKJV)
Psalm 20:7
2. God is worthy of our trust. His presence in our lives is guaranteed.
Psalm 9:10 And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. (ESV)
Joshua 1:7–9; Deuteronomy 31:8; Hebrews 13:5
3. Faith brings certainty and reality to that which is otherwise unknown, and faith is necessary to please God.
Hebrews 11:1, 6 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.… And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (NIV)
Philippians 1:6
4. Trusting God for the unknown is a characteristic of faith.
Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. (NIV)
Matthew 17:20 “You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” (NLT)
2 Corinthians 5:7
5. Trust in God must be constant, unwavering. This faith gets us through tough times.
Psalm 26:1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. (ESV)
Habakkuk 3:17–18 Though the fig tree should not blossom and there be no fruit on the vines, though the yield of the olive should fail and the fields produce no food, though the flock should be cut off from the fold and there be no cattle in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. (NASB)
Job 23:8–10; Psalm 33:4–5; 119:41–42; Isaiah 26:4
6. Trusting God expresses confidence that his timing is perfect.
Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay. (NASB)
Psalm 31:15; 130:5–6
7. Results of a life of trust:
SHELTER
Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy; and may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You. (NASB)
Psalm 91:1–2
GUIDANCE
Psalm 143:8 Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You; teach me the way in which I should walk; for to You I lift up my soul. (NASB)
STABILITY
Psalm 125:1–2 Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people from this time forth and forever. (NASB)
OVERCOMING FEAR
Psalm 56:2–4 My foes have trampled upon me all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me. When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? (NASB)
GLADNESS
Psalm 64:10 The righteous man will be glad in the LORD and will take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart will glory. (NASB)
PEACE
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. (NKJV)
BLESSING
Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. (NKJV)
Psalm 84:12
CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE
Psalm 112:7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. (NKJV)
CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (NKJV)
OVERCOMING PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. (NKJV)
Biblical Narratives
• Abraham trusted God’s promises, Genesis 17:15–19; Romans 4:3
• David, Psalm 18
• Three young men, Daniel 3:13–18
• Centurion trusted Christ to heal, Matthew 8:5–10
• Peter walked on water, Matthew 14:24–32
Practical Steps
• Study the names of God in the Old Testament, reflecting on his trustworthiness.
• Study trust in the Psalms using a concordance. List and categorize the verses that relate to your crisis situation.
• Meet with believing men who have similar work responsibilities as you. Pray and share with them.
• Paraphrase Psalm 145 as it relates to your trust issue. Select key verses to memorize. Keep them close at hand to remind you of God’s faithfulness.
Keith R. Miller, Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Men (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014), 314–317.
Visiting LSWR T9 30120 strides confidently away from Norchard with a train for Parkend, Forest of Dean Railway.
Lake Apopka wildlife drive is always full of surprises. This morning's drive I encountered this magnificent guy/gal surveying the landscape. They seem so confident!
In the serie Glora Portraits, this one was one of the first.
You can see the doubt. And may be also a little bit fear.
The start of a long journey.
We have just finished our state election in Queensland so I think I can be reflective of the next big political test Wednesday, Aussie time in the USA.
A month or more back we visited the Bribie Island Butterfly House north of Brisbane where they have an amazing array of different butterflies and a great education program and natural environment as well for their lifecycle to be carried out in peace and harmony. They also have some lovely artworks and even these little wisdom filled signs as seen in my shot.
I was surprised to discover this very appropriate sign, with its Male Varied Eggfly Butterfly more or less sitting in front of what strangely appears to be part of the flag of the United States of America floating in the background.
We wish the people of the USA well. I have three cousins who live there and well, let's just say they have very strong views about the appropriate outcome. As has occurred in Queensland, let us hope that the will of the people is clear and that whatever the outcome, it is not accompanied by the violent unrest some seem to be predicting.
Oops, forgot to put this into public when I uploaded it!!!
Powerful figure in dramatic outfit against rich rose background exuding confidence and allure in evening setting
A strong and striking individual poses gracefully in a sleek black outfit featuring a high slit. The vibrant red roses surround her, enhancing the evening atmosphere.
"Queen of the Roses"
Beneath the hush of an indigo sky,
she stands—
a silhouette carved in midnight silk,
the high slit of her gown
a whisper of movement,
a promise of power.
Around her, roses burn in crimson bloom,
petals like velvet embers
against the cool breath of evening.
Their perfume mingles with the air,
a quiet crown of nature’s making.
Dramatic light spills across her form,
catching the curve of her shoulder,
the poised tilt of her chin—
a portrait of confidence
painted in shadow and flame.
Her gaze holds the night still,
commanding without a word,
each line of her body
a verse in the language of allure.
She is elegance in motion,
feminine energy sharpened to a blade,
a showstopper draped in black,
framed by roses that bow
to her presence.
In this garden of vivid contrasts—
red against black,
soft against strong—
she is both muse and monarch,
the evening’s most
captivating secret.
Femmina di martin pescatore (Alcedo atthis) che, con sorpresa, sostava ripetutamente nelle nostre vicinanze per tuffarsi a pescare avannotti. Un incontro decisamente bello!
"Study in Warm Silence: The Sepia Flame"
In this intimate composition, the subject emerges from a field of burnished gradients, her curls catching the softened light as if it were spun gold. The low-cut brown top frames a posture both relaxed and assured, while the worn edges of the frame whisper of time’s gentle passing. Her gaze—steady, unhurried—anchors the viewer in a moment suspended between memory and presence. This is not merely a portrait; it is a quiet conversation between light, texture, and the unspoken language of self-possession.A poised woman with shoulder-length curls stands against a warm gradient backdrop, her low-cut brown top and serene expression evoking timeless elegance. The softly worn edges and gentle focus lend the portrait a vintage charm, drawing the eye to her confident presence and natural beauty.
"Study in Warm Silence: The Sepia Flame"
The light does not simply touch her—
it lingers,
as if it remembers her from another life.
Her hair, a tumble of warm dusk,
frames a face carved from quiet storms,
eyes holding the weight of things
she will never say aloud.
The straps on her shoulders
are not fabric,
but lines drawn by fate—
delicate, deliberate,
marking the place where beauty
meets the edge of strength.
Behind her, the air fades
into a gradient of memory,
browns and golds
like the pages of a book
that has been read too often to forget.
She does not pose.
She inhabits.
She does not smile.
She commands the stillness,
and the stillness obeys.
In this frame,
she is not a subject—
she is the moment the world
realizes it has been watching her
all along.
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Chimp Trekking and habituation, Kibale, Uganda, June 2019
Olympus EM-1ii, Leica 50-200mm @ 200mm, F4.0, 1/50, ISO 6400
Recent shoot with model whose regular work was carpentry, we mixed it up by adding a modeling touch here and there.
I wonder if anyone is debonair any more? Well Bellamy is for sure!
debonair
/ˌdɛbəˈnɛː/
adjective
(of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.
"all the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails"
I'm not confident this Dwarf French Bean will reach its potential of "masses of flavoursome beans" on the conservatory windowsill, but it's doing its best and a lovely opportunity to admire the flowers and young fruit close up...
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
[Psalm 27:13-14 NIV]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
1. Like it or not, we are ALL sinners: As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” (Romans 3:10-12 NLT)
2. The punishment for sin is death: When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (Romans 5:12 NLT)
3. Jesus is our only hope: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT)
4. SALVATION is by GRACE through FAITH in JESUS: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)
5. Accept Jesus and receive eternal life: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT) And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. (1 John 5:11-12 NLT)
Read the Bible for yourself. Allow the Lord to speak to you through his Word. YOUR ETERNITY IS AT STAKE!