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Day 72 of the 365 days challenge.
Fun fact: Copper and titanium do not taste good. Even in super-thin "leaf" form.
Visit to Insectropolis with Brian, Nana and Papa, August 2009.
From Wikipedia:
"The Ruteline genus Chrysina, or jewel scarabs (not to be confused with jewel beetles which are a different family), is a large genus of brightly colored, often metallic iridescent species, ranging from the southwestern edge of the United States as far south as Ecuador. The genus includes all the species formerly known as Plusiotis. They are typically between 15-35mm in length, and are nocturnal in habits, coming readily to lights. The larvae live in rotting logs, while the adults commonly feed on foliage; they tend to be found in pine, juniper, or pine-oak forests, most commonly between 1000-3000m elevation. They are most diverse in countries such as Guatemala, where as many as 15 species can be found in a single location. There are only 4 species which occur in the United States."
Freelensing is great for macro shots. I like how abstract this one is apart from the small tip of the leaf.
closeup of 4-5 days' wind movement, from Helsinki
via sensors and Processing, into form
Wind movement measurement data (wind direction, velocity and temperature) was used to generate a 3d form, which was then cut out of wood.
( Digital wind meets wood :)
The wind line's direction is the compass direction of the wind, the wind's velocity is translated into the sculptural/formal wind line's direction. And, the wind's temperature is translated into the wind's height. The plateau represents 0°c. When the wind line is above, the temperature is somewhere above zero degrees, when the wind is cold, it digs into the wood surface.
The project is made possible via (Processing and) a kind cooperation between the Media Lab and School of Design/Paja (special thanks Hannu, the machine master!) Of the Helsinki Aalto University/Art & Design campus.
The data very generously comes from the Finnish Meteorological Institute's Testbed Helsinki Project.
Daily Dog Challenge: 1306. "Ready For My Closeup" From the movie "Sunset Boulevard", the full quote is: "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up". Show us you and your dog's interpretation of some aspect or all of that famous line!
This cutie was bouncing about my kitchen. I approached in a calm, authoritative fashion, while speaking softly, and convinced it that I was not malevolent. Twenty minutes after release, I was in the back yard and it returned, scrutinizing me at a distance ranging from 5 to 15 feet for a period of 4 to 5 minutes.
**Its plumage is best appreciated in the 'large' size.**
Life is good.
A bit of research shows it to be a female Calliope Hummingbird.
Close up of a home made instrument that kept cropping up on my trip around Rajasthan. Does anyone know what it is?