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For me to get things done, I have to concentrate on one thing at a time. Sometimes it works, but I'm still trying to figure out this new camera, even been tempted to go back to the D40, but I'm forcing myself to stick with it. Concentrate, Karen!!
White-plumed Honeyeater (Lichenostomus penicillatus)
From the Heathdale - Glen Orden Wetlands on this day last year.
Spotted a break in the deluge and thought this owl might be hungry and it was except it was a rather late lunch hence the light and slow exposure.
These are seeds of Cardiospermum halicacabum, in English 'Balloon vine' and in French 'Coeur des Indes'
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Practice practice and practice.. While the staff of Evergarden Equestrian continue to decorate for the event to make it look pretty with all the Rainbow colors.
Don't forget to come see this Pride Themed Event from the
24 to 26 June, and this amazing sim at Evergarden Equestrian
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➵ Mane : Cheval D'or / Teegle Bento Avatar / Plaited Dressage Mane
➵ Tack : Cheval D'or / Teegle Standard Ava / Cascada Tack Set.
➵ Pride colors : Cheval d'Or, Cascada Limited Edition Pride texture HUD, avalaible at Evergarden Equestrian
Only for a Limited time ! 24th to 26th June, during the Pride Event !
Magpie-lark (Grallina cyanoleuca0 female
I spotted her out the front of our house this morning.
By the time I goot the camera and right lens she had moved along the street, I caught up with her in front of Gail's house.
Focus has the most intentive eyes, and radar like ears. She sure lives up to her name i'd say!
I have just recently uploaded a new video to youtube. If you would like to check it out here's the link(: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPOGjQ1EhjA
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays. Like the original, it is located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Southwark, London. The reconstruction was completed in 1997 and while concentrating on Shakespeare's work also hosts a variety of other theatrical productions. Part of the Globe's complex also hosts the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for smaller, indoor productions, in a setting which also recalls the period.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare%27s_Globe
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100x: The 2024 Edition
75/100 London landmarks by night
What's better than watching balloons? Taking aim of course. Our little helper sidetracked while helping with the halloowe'en decor and watching the balloons.
This Time Trialst is fully committed to maintaining good aerodynamic form and is focussed on the road ahead.
A version of an earlier picture concentrating on the way the country road rolls with the lie of the land. Scottish Borders in the Spring
It appears my doggie is also impressed with the view. Great place here. Especially in de autum. It goes across the borders of the Netherlands and Germany. It is a acception to all other vegetation around here. Too bad the sun didn't shine a lot today.
A small notice: The tree right is spot on in de middle. normaly not quite ideal for the suiting the eye. But in my opinion the line to follow is between the dog and the tree. Plus the clouds closed in better around the tree.
I was concentrating on a Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher flitting about (as they do) when this lovely Oriole landed nearby and stole my attention.
there's the faintest rainbow there, and the wind has lifted his ear, and he's concentrating hard on earning another throw of the ball ... good boy Biscuit!!
only late in the week did I remember the "negative space" challenge and took this chance for his shot :-)
© Dan McCabe
How can I improve this photo? All CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is welcome. Note: I place a watermark in my photos to protect my intellectual property. This is intentional.
Minor White was a contemporary of Ansel Adams. In addition to being a photographer in his own right, he also taught photography lessons. Some of these lessons would take place at what is now known as "Minor White's Wall", located in the Shore Acres State Park, where he encouraged his students to concentrate on their abilities to visualize and create abstract photos.
This alien wasn't able to return to its home world. But this fossil cast in stone is a gift to us.
Both of the montages I uploaded were created using MontagePlus on Photo Explosion Deluxe, Version 3.
Being stuck at home has its advantages for me. I can concentrate on doing more artistic editing on my photos, which I really love.
It's also a time when a lot of people are looking at how life is at the moment, and reflecting on the past, when life was decidedly free by comparison to the restrictions of today that have been imposed upon most of the world.
Doing self portraits is almost a rare thing for me nowadays compared to the past. I seldom have been able to have other people pose for me, and when they do, they are often restrained and nervous, and getting a truly expressive shot can be a challenge for portrait work. At least I know what I want, and pose accordingly.
Since portraiture is my first love, I had overwhelmed Flickr with selfies in the past. Now, I usually only post so that a few people here and there can see me. Some contacts who aren't really into this kind of photo, have even dropped me as a contact, which rather hurt, since I don't post these because I'm self-absorbed, but because I like the kind of work I'm doing. I have even asked my contacts in the past to send me photos to work on if they wanted something done, but only a couple have. Lately, I've been feeling stunted, because I can't do the kind of photography I love, so I've taken to colorizing old movie stills, which I also enjoy doing, but those don't seem to be anything my contacts really like much, either.
I've come to the conclusion that I don't care. I've commented on people's stuff, even when they were just learning and their work was pretty bad. I've tried to find something redeeming in even the most mundane posts, and I've valued people over photos. I've expected the same back, but often didn't get it. So, guess what? I've decided to do as I please! If I post 100 selfies, or 1000 animal shots, or 500 colorized movie pics, I will enjoy it, and if no one else does, they don't have to look!
Life's too short, you know. Now, maybe more than ever. It isn't worth worrying about. I know who my friends really are. :-)
All that said, the real reflecting I was doing with this pic was how much I've personally changed in the last couple of years. I don't look like this anymore. My hair is short and grey, and I hate it. I have more wrinkles, and I'm thinner. Life has been a little harder, and I miss things being more the way I was used to them being, but like everyone else, I'm learning to cope with what I have to, and finding something to keep myself going.
Tomorrow I have a team of people coming to my home to start my kitchen tear down. I'm praying there isn't more than 10 square feet of mold behind those cabinets, so that I won't have a mold remediation, and lose what's left of my savings. Right now, I need every penny until the world gets back to normal and I get back to work, knowing that I WILL be back at work! I'm also praying that none of these people, coming from one of the hot zones of Florida, will have the Coronavirus. They will be taking precautions, but no one knows if they have it until the symptoms appear, and that could be days. I'm trusting that all will go well, and no one will be sick.
Life sure has gotten strange all of a sudden! Reflecting on past things can be comforting, but it can also be depressing. I guess this is the new normal. In any case, I might not be on as much for the next couple of days, as my kitchen will be torn apart and my computer is usually set up there! I'll let you know how it goes as soon as I can! Everyone stay safe and take care!