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The long shadows of a crisp morning on Bow Hill.
A burst of sunlight illuminates the changing colours of autumn.
The South Downs National Park, England UK.
We curse and lament about not having enough money, not having the right job, not getting the right breaks. We are sure we need all of that to be happy. The cobbler is happy. The old man is content. How can that be? Surely, money buys happiness?!
Its not often i get sentimental, but this picture I dedicate to life new, and to those who have passed.
Thanks to mi lovely wife for the oval idea.. its like looking through a little window - like it.
Another New Hampshire lake, this time with clear water and a sandy bottom. Four of us shared two kayaks - those who were not paddling could hike the shoreline on a wooded trail. This state is full of places to explore!
That's one daughter out there, photographing the shoreline of this little sandy bay.
“I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.”
― John Stuart Mill
FILM: Rollei Infrared 400.
35mm
No Crop. DIY Infrared Filter (see here for a how to make one www.flickr.com/photos/lisa-frattaroli/54591248931/in/date...) No Post Editing.
CAMERA: Pentax Spotmatic II
LENS: Helios 44M
Tripod and shutter release cable.
METERING: Sunny 16 Rule
F16 and 1/500 +4 stops of light = F16 and 1/30
DEVELOPMENT:
Kodak D76. 10.50mins, 20C, Stock (no dilution), Tilt x 5 agitation for first 10secs of every minute.
Ilford Fixer 3.5mins
Ilford Wetting Agent (a few drops)
… or: the success of Stare Tactics (see next image)
… oder: Erfolg der Anstarr-Taktik (siehe nächstes Bild)
Melanistic sciurus carolinensis
Black Squirrel --- Schwarzes Eichhörnchen
Was neat to watch a Barrow's Goldeneye couple swimming and snacking and enjoying one another's company.
Even with all of life's lines and curves, never forget that "contentment is the greatest wealth." Enjoy the journey! Just Breathe : )
Have a great day and enjoy every moment, they all count!
bliss
noun
- supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment:
Simple things like this make me happy. (:
simplicity is bliss
Asleep on my lap - Bella’s favourite place. An obvious choice for the “happiness” theme, as Bella makes me happy.
All three kitties have appreciated the regularity of my new work schedule and the fact that I am at home through the morning and early afternoon. Sundae especially enjoys cuddling after breakfast.
The squirrels are very happy that I bring walnuts that have been removed from their shells. Even though they are capable of breaking open the shells, it is hard work and they are much happier with the nuts arriving unshelled.
Zoom in to fully enjoy this fellow's smiling face.
Decor: The Secret Garden from DICTATORSHOP, available at Cosmopolitan until April 30th (maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/170/19/22)
A number of wood ducks were relaxing in the trees, away from all the activity in the slough below
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