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A summer day
In garlands I feel secure
A useless faith
That I will get you, somehow
Reach out, I wonder where you are now
Hey, there's you
With placid eyes
Oblivious to what's to come
They locked you up
So I forgot you
Forgot your name, so strange
I wonder if you got out
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for a while now i was excited to try out the fuji pro 400h film for its - to me - beautiful greens and blues. consequently i took quite a lot of pictures focussing on these colours, so probably more to come :))
Make a wish, say a prayer, wait for the Khome Loy lantern to fill and start to float and then release. The simple beauty of the Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nikon D700 with Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D lens
My actress friend Cassie Bradley, taken during a studio shoot in Manchester last weekend.
Cassie is currently appearing in 'Husbands and Sons', a co-production between the National Theatre and the Royal Exchange Theatre (which ends its run tonight).
On Saturday evening, I saw the play and it was terrific, very intense with excellent performances.
You can see more of my pics of Cassie in my Cassie Bradley set.
06.06
Missed a second day in my one picture a day project. The first was on 31.05. Just like any other addiction, once you start, it's hard to stop, though failing twice to take a picture a day is some weird kind of reverse addiction....I dunno.
I blame it on the midnight sun, it's light all the time, my days are turned around, and we're pretty distracted and busy. The second sign of addiction, there's always a litany of excuses.
Tomorrow I'll take better pictures, I promise never to miss a day again.... aaand that's the 3rd sign of addiction, unrealistic promises and expectations, doomed to failure.
I'll get up off the shrink's couch now and go outside, I just thought of something I have to take a picture of. ;)
The ibis extends his feet, expecting the water to be shallow enough to be no deeper than his legs will reach. He relies on his vision to correctly assess the depth of the water and the firmness of the bottom - and to detect any alligators that might be lurking. And he expects all of that to happen in milliseconds as he commits to landing. Seems like a lot to expect, doesn't it?
We make plans, but if you get upset when your plans or expectations have to be revised, you will have a very upsetting life.
You have to be ready and able to change your plans and expectations as situations evolve, as they always do. The ability to adjust your trajectory mid-flight is critical if you are to have a happy landing. Make a plan, take off, and adjust what needs adjusting along the way.
We took a road trip this weekend, and accomplished two-thirds of our intended goals. That's not a bad ratio, considering how little actual planning went into it. Some good food, some not so good food, some good finds, and a bunch of shopping at her favorite stores..
Let's just hope it's true what they say about a 'happy wife'...
Back from celebrating Christmas I have a lot of photos to go through. Here is one of my daughter before the first presents were given on my sisters pre-christmas party.
At a public meeting in Knutsford in October, Northern’s Regional Director apparently said that there would be no Class 142s on the Mid-Cheshire line after the December timetable change. Well, as Arnie might say, "He lied" and here's 142043 about to leave Hale on 23 December 2019 with 2H35 18:01 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly to prove it. The driver looks a bit puzzled as to why someone is taking a photo of this most reviled type of train.
Supra Boats @Supra_Boats is pushing wake boat refinement "beyond better" with unexpected standard features to elevate your experience on the water. 2013 Supra boats literally raise the standards of wake boat design with innovative features that create extreme luxury tempered by intuitive function. Costly upgrades or simply not available on competitor boats, Supra's standard feature-set reads like an all-time most popular options list. From a completely loaded wakeboard tower to a thumping sound system to amazing driver controls to a torquey surf-optimized engine to a huge expandable ballast system to the wake shaping SmartPlate to a ride unaffected by the platform to a plush resilient interior to the ultimate customization with colored decks and hull to a rock star tandem axle trailer, Supra boats are exceeding the highest expectations with an unbelievable set of standard features inside and out.
Roswell S-Bend Tower w/ Bimini, Racks & Speakers
Supra has high standards even above the deck with the completely loaded S-Bend wakeboard tower or the Pro Edge Tower on the SA350-550. This dual-mount tower is standard on all Supra boats. It was designed to offer advantages in visibility, distinct style and accessories included. As an engineering-driven company, Supra Boats made function priority #1 with the S-Bend and Pro Edge. With smooth low-profile one-person folding action and a patented CAM lock mechanism, these Roswell Towers are equal parts form and function. The “S” shape lends itself to an extremely unique profile and the integrated quick-shade bimini, combo racks, four Polk speakers and interior lighting make it a complete package. The Pro Edge takes standards even higher with a new Bridge Block System for folding the tower without interfering with the driver to get under a low bridge. Hand-upholstered vinyl piece and blue LED lighting accents take the Pro Edge "beyond better".
Designed for optimum outdoor sound and styled specifically for use in a marine environment, 10 Polk Audio MM Series speakers are standard in each Supra boat. A unique tweeter-on-grille design eliminates the traditional tweeter post, resulting in a totally sealed front. With waterproof materials, it will stand up to just about any harsh marine environment while sounding great, thanks to Polk marine certification and Polk technology.
The Clarion deck that drives this incredible sound also leaves the factory in every Supra boat. The Clarion CMD6 marine deck is mounted in the Supra glovebox for ultimate protection. This feature-rich stereo can be controlled from the glovebox location, the driver’s side remote, through the VISION Touch at the dash or the lounge remote in the 22V, SA and 242. The CMD6 offers multi format CD, external USB device and on-deck storage music play as well as full iPOD and iPhone control. Every Supra boat motors off the line ready to rock!
A performance wake boat deserves a performance driver's seat and Supra boats offer one standard. Supra has designed a new racing-style driver's seat with wide high-back comfort that supports a variety of drivers and driving styles. The huge standard flip-up bolster takes your driving experience even higher with a secure comfortable seat that offers perspective and guarantees piece of mind. Want to get even higher? Actuate as much as 4 more inches of E-Boost with a touch of the VISION or the flip of a switch. Adjust it forward and back or simply swivel it around to join the lounge, the Supra Racing Seat is as social as it is supportive.
The Warm-up Seat is standard in all 2013 models so you can extend your day and even your season in a Supra boat. Boating last longer in a Supra! The heated driver's seat radiates comfort with the flip of a switch or it can be programmed as part of your personal Supra Drive Preset. No matter which way you command the Warm-up, the result is a driving experience that is beyond better.
E-Boost Electronic Seat Height
Electronic seat height adjustment or E-Boost is standard on all 2013 Supra boats. The E-Boost Driver's Seat electronically adjusts chair height with the flick of a switch or a touch of the VISION to provide comfortable customizable perspective on the water. Driving with the perfect point of view for you ensures safe worry-free operation of your Supra boat. With a supra you won't be distracted by balancing on a bolster, sitting on your feet or a propping yourself up with a throw cushion. E-Boost raises the luxury, comfort and safety of the Supra Racing Seat to new heights, electronically.
VISION Touch w/ Rider Profiles & GPS Mapping
Harness Supra's powerful performance and refinement with ease thanks to the intuitive control of the all-new VISION Touch dash system. With a tap of your finger on the brilliant 7-inch touch display, manage and monitor everything from Supra's Ride System (SRS) that integrates expandable Flex ballast and wake-shaping SmartPlate and Zero Off speed control to the standard ten-speaker Clarion Polk sound system. Watch full-screen video from a USB or mobile device. Illuminate the cockpit, storage and available underwater LEDs on the quick-touch lighting screen. Even set and recall the perfect driving conditions with new Driver Presets. The Murphy operating system is specifically designed for Supra Boats to offer extreme functionality and ease of use. All it takes is a poke to navigate the VISION, but if you are more comfortable using the 10-button navigation located to the right and left of the screen that is always an option. Customize the look of your VISION Touch with a range of colors and backgrounds and pick the perfect brightness for any time of the day. FInally, at the end of an epic day on the water, let the built-in GPS navigation pilot you back to the dock. The VISION Touch lets you focus on the business of having fun in your Supra boat instead of trying to figure out how to work it.
While other manufacturers concentrate on accommodating only the rider with memorable features, Supra doesn't forget about the driver. Supra Driver Presets offer a host of programmable settings that make a day on the water behind the wheel as enjoyable as possible. Driver Presets have the ability to store as many as 3 boat driver profiles that memorize everything from seat height and VISION display colors to seat heat and available druver's zone climate control. Supra tailors the boating experience to you no matter what your role in the boat.
Supra Zero Off integrated speed control is a vital piece of SRS and typically a pricey upgrade in competitor offerings, but standard in all Supra wake boats. Zero Off runs on satellite input and data from the Indmar Engine Management System. It is based completely on the speed across the surface of the water; therefore, there is no requirement for rider weight, crew weight, KX, PX or even any kind of wind adjustment. You simply touch the desired speed on the VISION and go.
You don't need three hands to drive a Supra. The designers at Supra Boats spend a lot of time on the water. They realize you need a way to increase and decrease your speed without taking your hands off the wheel. Standard on all 2013 Supra boats, the Quick-bump Speed Stick allows you to toggle your Zero Off set speed up or down with just a finger tip. Without loosing grasp of the wheel with your right hand you can use a finger to push the lever up or down to adjust your cruising speed while you're under way.
The new 345 Surf engine from Indmar has been made beyond better less than a year after it won the IBEX Innovation Award. This 345 horsepower, 5.7L engine has not only received a color and graphics change, but it is now standard in all 2013 Supra boats. The oversized oil pan and innovative oil air separator are still the stars of this sequential port fuel injected power plant. It’s these two items that increase the longevity of the engine and improve performance even under extreme wake surfing conditions.
Supra Boats provides wake power and versatility with the Flex Ballast System. This flexible ballast configuration swells to as much as 1950 pounds standard with the combination of three sacks standard from the Supra factory. With nearly a ton of water capacity, wakeboarding’s most popular reversible pumps the Jabsco Ballast Puppy fills or drains the entire Flex system in less than 5 minutes, even underway. But it’s not just about the weight, three quick-connect ballast points plumbed on either side of the engine and at midship make this system completely customizable. If you want to go bigger on the port side to create the perfect left-foot-forward wake, snap in the ballast sacks of your choice and shoot the curl. The versatility of the Flex System still monitors and controls the ballast from the dash even when customized. We don't claim to know what your perfect wake is, but we bring you the tools to make it beyond better.
The Supra SmartPlate automatically adjusts to the optimum position, but it can also be adjusted on-the-fly to refine the shape of Supra wakes. Depending on rider skill level, passenger and ballast weight placement and speed the SmartPlate can be set to a range of positions. Controlled through the VISION Touch or as a setting in a Rider Profile, the angle of the plate will affect the wake shape by changing the running attitude of the boat. While some boat manufacturers limit you to a one-dimensional hull design, Supra allows you to command the flow of the water beneath the boat with the SmartPlate. Typically referred to as a “rider” accessory, the SmartPlate’s intelligent design allows it to bolster performance even outside wake sports. Being able to change the running angle of the boat in the water allows you to fine tune not only wakes, but ride and handling as well. Ever been on the lake on a rough day? You can adjust the SmartPlate to smooth out the ride and increase control. This is not just smart, it’s genius.
PURE Surf (Platform Unaffected Ride Experience)
This standard 2-piece tooled fiberglass platform is the purist of the 2013 Supra line. Through bolted to the transom with new stainless steel quick-release bracketry, this swim platform does way more than just aid water entry. Supra's PURE Surf offers a platform unaffected ride experience with specifically engineered corners. The smooth underside also guarantees the flow of water beneath Supra boat hulls is undisturbed especially at surf speeds and running angles. Standard on all Supra boats, PURE Surf is another Supra Ride System (SRS) component allowing you to create a wake sport experience that is all you.
The new Supra Cooler made by AO, standard in all 2013 Supra boats, is the highest quality removable soft-sided cooler available. The specially engineered liner prevents all leaks and sweating, while the three-quarters of an inch thick, high-density, closed cell foam insulation holds ice for as long as 24 hours in 120-degree heat. The Supra-sized dimensions make this 36-can cooler fit in just about any storage area with ease. The Supra Cooler is removable and branded with "Supra Boats" so it can be loaded in the house and taken on any excursion on water or off. Owning a Supra boat can make you cool, literally.
As resilient as the exclusive Syntec NBT (NANO Block Technology) Vinyl is, conscientious boat owners are still conflicted about walking on it. This is why Supra has added the new Transom Walkacross to all 2013 Supra model sun pads standard. This color-matched tooled fiberglass walkway gives you piece of mind on trips in a an out of the boat. Covered in cushioned Supra no-slip SeaDek, the Transom Walkacross creates a functional, comfortable and safe place whether you're walking or laying across it.
Supra boat interiors are wrapped in exclusive resilient NANO Block Technology (NBT) Vinyl from Syntec. The luxurious colors and plush texture of Syntec vinyl help create an interior design that is as an intricate as it is comforting. NANO Block Technology guards against marks and stains with
While many wake boat manufacturers limit your color choices on the deck and hull of the boat or charge more for dark colors, Supra Boats gives you the choice at no charge. Customize the look of your Supra boat with a black hull and deck or go hot with a Fire Red deck and hull. Or do a little of each with a Fire Red deck and black deck. The choice is yours.
No need to add for the price of a trailer when you purchase a Supra boat. Supra boats come standard with a Tandem Torsion Axle Trailer Boatmate Trailer w/ Alloy Wheels and Disc Brakes on both axles. Boatmate Trailers offer style and performance up to the lofty levels of Supra boats with quality craftsmanship and reliability that deserves to be under a luxury performance wake boat. With standard features likes a swing-a-way tongue, color-matched bolt-on fenders, a self-latching hitch ball actuator, a Fulton F2 trailer jack, a 7-way round tow vehicle plug, a spare tire mount, removable guide poles and a trailer prop guard with rollers. A Boatmate trailer is the perfect match for your Supra boat, both elevate your expectations beyond better.
Don't worry, only *some* of these children are hers... They were quietly sitting in a row because I had promised them something that I had brought with me but the distribution had to be organised with order :))
These "stone houses", basic shelters can be more or less comfortable according to the status of the owners, also depending on how many persons are living there ; I have seen more - and less comfortable "houses" than this one, which is average. The stove is used mainly for cooking (an "ıbrık", water container is used to boil water - here, on the corner of the photo).
For this photograph, I emulated Julia Margaret Cameron's photography style. Julia Margaret Cameron had many close-up photographs which I had "somewhat mimicked." Furthermore, Julia was an expert at manipulating light and shadows. So, I used a desktop lamp and set the lighting to dim (but not too dim), set the lighting to be slightly low, and used the environment I was in. Julia used a dark room or a garden (?) as her background. So, I used a dark room with blue walls and took it in the evening. Using my phone, I utilized the portrait feature to give it the slight blurriness to emulate the stylistic qualities of Julia's use of emphasized blur. In addition, I tried using a bit of the soft focus that she had in her photographs. Despite her using many negative photographs, I've decided not to, since I wanted to express the colors in the photograph. Using the featured photo edits provided by the phone itself, I lowered the exposure between -70 to -80, the brilliance to -45 to -50, the highlights between 15 to 20, shadows to -6 or -7, contrast 2 or 3, brightness at 30, black point between -60 to -65, the saturation between -24 and -30, vibrance to 100, warmth somewhere at 55 to 60, tint either at 45 to 50, the sharpness at 61, definition at 100, noise reduction at 100, and vignette at 50. I'm not much of a professional at this and didn't have any sort of knowledge on what those features do, but I tried to mimic the features of the photograph to be similar to Julia Margaret Cameron. Therefore, making the lighting and shadows to seem more dramatic. She used props as a type of imagery to create a story. The props I used were a paint brush and towels as a make-up brush and cloaks. Most of her photographs were vertical compositions, so I imagined the rule of thirds and placed myself and little sister near those points of the method. I really admire Julia's stylistic qualities (e.g., close ups, dramatic lighting, subjects weren't the ideal people in the photographs, selective focus, implemented stories in the photos, use of negatives, accidental soft exposures and emphasized blurs, etc.) that stand out to give the romantic literatures, and some royal core vibes or other vibes. One of her qualities in her works that inspired this photograph was her use of allegory, narratives, and literatures. The photographs of hers gave a story for us to implement and understand. So, I used those qualities of hers to make a story of my own in this photo. The photo is called "Painting Expectations." This is kind of like a reference towards the Disney movie, Mulan. Where many expectations were placed onto her to bring honor to her family. In this photo though, it was similar to that. The little girl on the bottom left side (my little sister), is the one who has to hold onto all the expectations given to her to make her family proud. The paint brush that I (the one on the right side) held, is used as imagery and a metaphor that I am the one placing expectations on her and is expecting great things about her. It illustrates families that expect many things from their children, which was my intentions of this photograph. I really love and feel inspired by the beautiful qualities of Julia's photographs.
I really should give up expectations when it comes to planning and photographing the Blue Ridge Parkway during the Fall. I've been chasing these colors for at least 4 years, not once have I been successful at capturing them during peak. However, I did get some exercise today, and that was a good thing. All uphill with raggedy rocks and stumps and other things that can really wreak havoc on a person who's not typically active. I really enjoyed the outing though and look forward to more. Pilot Mountain is not that far and it's a pretty good hike up to the top of the pinnacle. Next adventure.
This photograph is probably the simplest I have made, but it tells a story. Is it better to have zero expectation when you are following a dream or is it better to have your head full of anticipation? I'd say a little bit of both. When you work hard, good things will hopefully come to you. Just do what you love, never stop; and you will eventually get there some day. This is a perfect example on why I love conceptual photography.
Have mind that...