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Another shot I got from the night at the bowling alley. I wasnt going to put this shot up initially but after looking at it again there are a few bits that appeal to me. The light on the legs and shadow on the ball are nice. The lines dropping off into the shot are appealing aswell, and the POV seems to work. Maybe having the pins completly in shot would have worked better?
"…so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." -Matthew 12:40b
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This shot is taken in the dining room of my friends Matt (not to be confused with my sweetheart Matt) and Jack. They live in a stunningly beautiful 18th century farmhouse in Canton Connecticut, where my Matt and I went to spend part of this past holiday weekend. My imprecise shot does nothing to show you how beautiful this room is.
Jack is one of the oldest continuous friends I have. We met when we were in college, and much of what I know about herbs and herbcraft and gardening began with Jack, who worked in those days at Capriland's Herb Farm. The proprietress, Adelma Simmons, was for decades the doyenne of the American herbcraft revival movement, and I have benefitted muchly from what I've learned secondhand from Jack, who I was just a little bit in love with way back then.
Jack & Matt have been together more than 25 years, and it's one of my favorite human partnerships. This is the third house of theirs I've visited. They're both extraordinary amature interior designers, and landscapers, so their houses are the sort of places that could be photographed for "House Beautiful", but which aren't pretentious in the least. Very comfortably liveable.Their last abode was a little Arts & Crafts bungalow in Hartford, and I'm not ashamed to say I cried when they sold it because I couldn't imagine a house I would ever love as much. I was worng, though.
This house was originally the main house for a working farm that has since been cut into parcels, and their place is attached to several acres which abut a nature preserve. It's not unusual to see deer from the back porch while you eat a summer supper, and recently there was the big "bear scare". Sadly, civilization encroaches and less than a mile away Route 44 has become "mall land", but so far the madding crowd has not encroached this far.
For as long as they've been together, wherever they call home has been my "centering place" I'm not your typical "stresses out" type of person, but everyone has their moments, and whenever I hit my traumatic times, all I have to do is go to their house and , the second I walk in the door, I'm instantly calmed and feel whole again. It's really rather remarkable, but I don't waste any brain cells trying to understand it. I'm just grateful.
Both are quite musical, though Jack is the one who teaches and plays violin and viola in his spare time. They travel somewhere exotic each year, coming home with interesting sociological and historical tales of their destinations, but Matt's the one who records it photographically (I'm trying to get him onto flickr!). They both cook the kind of meals that are delicious, but which don't take so much time that they distract from the visit with company (which I am guilty of on occasion). They are generous beyond measure.
I could go on and on about why I love these two men, but most of all it's because they're caring individuals who work hard at whatever they do, who know how to relax, who understand how to be a good friend, and who lead interesting, multifaceted lives. I'm ever-so-grateful to be the beneficiary of their friendship and largess.
Ahh the joys of an event group shot. Easter Saturday I invited some friends over for a meal. I was really lazy though and didn't prepare for it, so while people were on the way out I asked them to pick up the food. I begged my aunt to get the ham (she's the one taking this picture). Saida (on the right) was in charge of bringing desert and I asked her to bring soda and iced tea at the last minute. Rachel (on the left) was bringing mashed potatoes and a salad. I cleaned the table off, that was about it. We ended up having a lot of fun eating way too much, talking, and watching the dogs play.
Time to catch up on some spring colors :).
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Thanks for your comments and visit.
I've blogged about watching hares over the Easter weekend: www.boo-creations.co.uk/blog/mad-easter-hares/
There could be a few more of these in one form or another -- hope you don't get too bored.
Posting and running tonight as I am on my way out -- catch up tomorrow
Ayrshire
Exmouth at low tide, 3 shot HDR
I walked onto the mud flats and got completely carried away with taking photo's as the tide came in (loving every minute)
Luckily I had my wellies on as I had to wade through significant amounts of water to get back to dry land.
Bay leaves (or Laurus nobilis) with flower buds.
Contrary to the title they make me happy – means good food at our house!
Annual Shriners Kids Rodeo Baker City Oregon
Celebrating Easter in Baker City at the 15th annual Shriners Kids Rodeo. Hosted by the Baker County Shrine Club, this annual kids rodeo has become a community tradition over the last 15 years and every year hundreds of aspiring young cowboys and cowgirls come out for a day of sack races, stick horse racing, cow bale roping and even a little mutton busting. What a fun way to celebrate the Saturday before Easter.
For more information about the Shriners Kids Rodeo and other family friendly events and festivals in Baker County Oregon, visit Baker County Tourism's website at www.basecampbaker.com
Annual Shriners Kids Rodeo Baker City Oregon
Celebrating Easter in Baker City at the 16th annual Shriner's Kids Rodeo. Hosted by the Baker County Shrine Club, this annual kids rodeo has become a community tradition over the last 15 years and every year hundreds of aspiring young cowboys and cowgirls come out for a day of sack races, stick horse racing, cow bale roping and even a little mutton busting. What a fun way to celebrate the Saturday before Easter.
For more information about the Shriners Kids Rodeo and other family friendly events and festivals in Baker County Oregon, visit Baker County Tourism's website at www.travelbakercounty.com
f1.8 wide open on 135mm prime lens, in an effort to "separate" the figures from the background.
UNFORTUNATELY I thought this would look better flipped and anyone who knows military uniform or looks closely would see the cap badge is on the wrong side and lettering on badges is reversed. PLUS he is wearing a poppy badge which might not be in keeping with the age of the surroundings ?
National Cherry Blossom Festival PETALPALOOZA at Capitol Riverfront at The Yards along New Jersey Avenue at M Street, SE, Washington DC on Saturday afternoon, 16 April 2022 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit NCBF PETALPALOOZA website at nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/petalpalooza/
Visit THE YARDS DC website at www.theyardsdc.com/
Follow CAPITOL RIVERFRONT BID at www.facebook.com/capitolriverfront/
Easter Weekend 2022 Project
Elvert Barnes April 2022 at elvertxbarnes.com/2022
National Cherry Blossom Festival PETALPALOOZA at Capitol Riverfront Waterfront at First Street and Potomac Avenue, SE, Washington DC on Saturday afternoon, 16 April 2022 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Jackie American Bistro @ Dock 79
Visit NCBF PETALPALOOZA website at nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/petalpalooza/
Visit THE YARDS DC website at www.theyardsdc.com/
Follow CAPITOL RIVERFRONT BID at www.facebook.com/capitolriverfront/
Easter Weekend 2022 Project
Elvert Barnes NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL DC docu-project at elvertxbarnes.com/ncbf
Elvert Barnes April 2022 at elvertxbarnes.com/2022