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I had the BESTEST Birthday "Day" with my MOM and Aly yesterday...
Ok, well Aly couldn't really hang much past the MAMMOTH sized CHOCOLATE, Chocolate Chip Muffin...but she made it to the Mani and Pedi's...and had to get out of dodge soon thereafter!
It was UBER fun! We shopped all day and mom hung out at EVERY photog place in town...We had Margaritas that we could have swam laps in first! It was so much fun! And then...she bought me a new camera...OMG...and not just a body...3 lenses too. I may have died and went to heaven...
Mom, I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH...and not just for the camera. You are sooo good to me, my BESTIE! :)
Please...don't expect greatness for a few months though...this is a little tougher than the point and shoot.
But...this shot is SOOC, less a little crop...
It is so fun I can hardly stand it.
Ok...deep breath....
(easily excitable today)
Lots of chores today...but I will be back to marvel at all of your streams!
Happy Sunday~~
For this special Remembrance Day (11/11/11), I thought I'd revisit one of the most powerful and saddest memorials I've come across, The Shot at Dawn Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, more details can be found here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_at_Dawn_Memorial
I thought I'd also include the poem 'For The Fallen', verse 4 is often quoted on war memorials across the country.
For The Fallen by Laurence Binyon
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They mingle not with laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
Obverse: Head of deified Alexander to right with horn of Ammon and fillet in hair. Reverse: Athena, seated left holding Nike on extended right hand, left arm leaning on shield. (see media screen for Greek inscriptions)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Greek, Hellenistic Period, After 281 B.C.
Mint
Uncertain, Thrace (Kingdom)
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0840.
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 8.47 gm.
Accession Number
35.117
Medium or Technique
Gold
For the longest time, shooting large format, to me, was all about tonal control in the image. Each sheet of film can be catered through exposure and processing to yield a certain "look" that the photographer desires. There are some cases, though, in which I forego comfort and consistency in the name of "feeling" in an image.
Only about 20 feet away from my previous photograph (check the full size for details), today's photo is an exercise in line, simplicity, and mood. Click "L" to view it larger on black.
Sinar P2 8x10
Schneider Symmar 360mm f/6.8
1/30th @ f/6.8
Kodak Green Latitude X-Ray Film
Obsidian Aqua 1:500
Semi-Stand in stainless steel hangers and tanks
Northborough, Massachusetts
The Northborough Junior Women's Club have set up a couple garden's of pinwheels in support of Pinwheels for Prevention to raise awareness to prevent child abuse. A nice cause and an eye catching display.
www.pinwheelsforprevention.org/index.php
This also gave me an opportunity to take my new 50mm1.4 for a test spin (no pun intended)
Looks better on Black ... just type "L" for Lightbox ... and have a great weekend!
These two ladies battled right to the line in the Irish National CycloCross Championships. It ended in a sprint finish with both showing each other great respect at the end.
For me, today saw the first of this season's Christmas lunches. This one was for members and friends of POPS (Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society). Unbelievably in these apathetic and cash strapped times there was a very good turn out with participants rewarded by an excellent time and good food. The majority of those attending travelled in style too aboard ex PMT Weymann bodied 'Dual purpose' AEC Reliance, 805 EVT. The bus is seen here pulling into Birchenwood / Stonebank Road, Kidsgrove bus stop at about mid-day in the early stages of the pick ups.
The car that truly put Bentley on the map, and for their first product that's really an achievement. The Bentley 3-Litre has become one of the most desirable cars from the early days of motoring, up their with its rivals such as the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost and contemporary Bugatti's.
The Bentley company was the brainchild of Walter Owen Bentley and his brother Horace Millner Bentley, two men who had had a long history in the motor industry by selling early French DFP cars prior to World War I. It was on a visit to the DFP factory in 1913 that W.O. noticed an aluminium paperweight, and had the inspired idea of using the lightweight metal instead of cast iron to make engine pistons. The first Bentley aluminium pistons went into service in aero engines for the Sopwith Camel during World War I. In August 1919, Bentley Motors Ltd. was registered, and a chassis with dummy engine was exhibited at the London Motor Show in October of that year.
The Bentley 3-Litre, as its name implies, consisted of a 3.0L 2,996cc Straight-4 engine, but modified to make it one of the most endearing and innovative powerplants of the era. It was the first production car in the world to sport 4 valves per cylinder, and was also the first to be fitted with an overhead camshaft. The bevel-geared shaft drive for the camshaft was designed by ex-Royal Flying Corps engineer Clive Gallop. The engine was also among the first with two spark plugs per cylinder, pent-roof combustion chambers, and twin carburetters. It was extremely undersquare, optimized for low-end torque, with a bore of 3.1in and a stroke of 5.9in. To increase durability, the iron engine block and cylinder head were cast as a single unit. The result was a power output of 70hp and a top speed of 80mph. Of course such an innovative engine couldn't just be for the civilian market, and thus a modified Speed model was created with a top speed of 90mph, and a later Super Sports version that could do a mind-blowing 100mph!
Design of the car itself was contemporary at best, with Bentley providing the chassis and drivetrain, but leaving it up to customers to choose which coachwork would be placed onto the car. Standard coachwork was usually given to Vanden Plas, but Touring cars were often made with unique coachwork. Three variants of the 3-Litre were made available, the Green, Blue and Red label. The Blue label was the standard model with a wheelbase of 117.5 inches, Red label was fitted with a 5:3:1 high compression engine and available after 1924, and the Green label was given a high performance 6:3:1 compression ratio and a short 108 inch wheelbase for a top speed of 100mph, again only available from 1924.
The 3-Litre remained in production until 1929, being replaced by the 4 1⁄2 Litre after 1,622 examples were built. The oldest surviving production Bentley is 3 Litre chassis number 3. The first Bentley sold, it was delivered to its original owner in 1921. Bodied by UK coachbuilder R. Harrison & Son, chassis number 3 has engine number 4 and UK registration AX 3827. In 2011 it sold at auction for $962,500 including buyer's premium.
Taken for Strobist Sundays. I couldn't believe that I spent $15 for two mugs!
I went to Big Lots and found the little gift boxes for $2 each... the ribbon for $1.50... and the lady at Starbucks gave me a little cup full of coffee beans for free :)
Strobist:
580exII camera right with a shoot through umbrella.
430ex's on the background.
A piece of tinfoil camera left acting as a reflector, to fill in the left side of the white mug and the box it was on.
This is very bad. He had induced her to place herself, for his sake, in a situation of extreme difficulty and uneasiness, and it should have been his first object to prevent her from suffering unnecessarily.
this is my first online publication since moving here and it's found right here: travelblog.portfoliocollection.com/Blog/Interview-with-a-...
Tough light conditions for this photo. I'm glad I caught the drop of water hitting the pool and the ripples. I wish the demarcation between light and dark had not been so stark. Oh well - looking on the bright side - it gives sort of a yin yang feature.
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¹Chōzu-bachi [手水鉢] is the actual name for the stone more commonly referred to as the tsukubai [蹲踞]. Chōzu-bachi means a hand-washing basin; the word tsukubai [蹲; or more commonly in chanoyu 蹲踞] actually is a verb, meaning to crouch down.
historysafariexpresso.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/japanese-f...
" . . .the water basin, tsukubai 蹲踞,* originally used to cleanse the hands before entering a place of ritual, such as a temple or tea house. “This process is thought to cleanse the spirit,” says our Visitor Guide brochure. The Japanese tea house* represents the values of lasting friendships and an enduring connection with nature."
yokosojapanesegardens.com/decoration-granite-stone-japane...
Humbleness within the Japanese Garden
The Chōzubachi (手水鉢) is an ornamental water basin found in the traditional Japanese garden. It is used for the ritual washing of the hands and rinsing of the mouth before a person is allowed to participate in the tea ceremony or before entering holy grounds such as Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines. The word Chōzubachi directly translates to: Water basin for the hands.
A traditional Tsukubai arrangement is incomplete without a Chōzubachi. In this authentic set-up, specific functional stones named Yaku-ishi (役石) are placed around the water basin. The stones placed on either side are called Teshoke-ishi (手燭石) and Yuoke-ishi (湯桶石), while the stepping stone in the front is called Mae-ishi (前石). A stone Ikekomi lantern can also be placed behind the Chōzubachi together with a tree and various plants. Additionally, a Hishaku bamboo ladle and a water supplying Shishi Odoshi are frequently integrated in the arrangement.
The term Tsukubai is a conjugation of the verb Tsukubau (蹲う), which means to bow or to crouch down. This is not only in reference to how the arrangement is practically used, but also emphasizing the importance of humbleness. An aspect that can be considered the core of Japanese society and culture as a whole.
The mission of the Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego (JFG) is to develop a traditional Japanese garden as a center to educate, engage, and inspire people of diverse backgrounds about Japanese culture and community legacy.
JFG is an accredited museum that offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and cultural festivals to enhance appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture. Over 330,000 visitors from the United States and internationally attend the garden annually. JFG opened to the public in 1991 and is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. The garden is inspired from centuries-old Japanese design and techniques that showcase JFG’s living exhibition comprised of plants and florae native to Japan and San Diego. The second phase opened in 1999 and was designed by renowned landscape architect Takeo Uesugi, which included the addition of the Exhibit Hall, Activity Center, and Upper Koi Pond. The third phase, completed in 2015, incorporated a 200 cherry tree grove, large azalea and camellia garden, a water feature reminiscent of the San Diego watershed, and the state of the art Inamori Pavilion. Today, JFG resides on 12 acres and fosters a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Friendship_Garden_(Balboa_Park)
The Japanese Friendship Garden was built and continues to be maintained under the philosophy that, "a garden is always in a state of change but the basic elements of trees, shrubs, rocks and water designed in natural balance create a peaceful, harmonious, and transcendental environment conducive to contemplation and meditation."[2]
San Diego 2023
DSC04392 LRC Water Basin
So, during my single light project i wasted a lot of time searching for ideas and I took a bunch of images that are not worth posting. However, with this shot i was adjusting the power-output and measuring the distance between the camera and flash and subject (because i can't quite wrap my mind around the selection of the recommended ISO/power-output/shutter/aperture as per the guide number and getting the result I like yet)
anyway, the reason i appreciate this image is because of the light falloff. In short, i was standing in a fluorescent lamp lit parking lot and the light falloff during this capture completely blacked out the back ground (i know its nothing new or fascinating to the experienced strobist)
this was taken the same night of this image: www.flickr.com/photos/tehimages/7305722328/in/photostream/
thank you for viewing………...feedback welcome
info: D700, 85mm1.4G, @ f/1.4, Shutter 1/13th.
SB-700 (bare) camera right approximately 3ft distance (3 o'clock)
subject distance from camera: 1.58m or 5.13ft
SB-700 unfortunately i did not record the settings of the speedlight
ISO: 200
speedlight triggered by SU-800 commander
best view: "fullscreen" mode
This is an old police car!
I imagine myself being arrested, and then thrown into the backseat of this FIAT 500. That must be like being in prison - I wonder, will I ever be able to get out again ???
This Leeds based firm has being going for a long time -see their Site on the net for great old pics!
She is by far the quietest and well behaved 6 year old girl I have ever met.
On Mother's Day, her mom decked her up and she didn't complain even for once (sometimes even offering suggestion) in the almost 2 hour long process. It was her mother's wish that she dress up like a beautiful bride.
Post that she posed for another good 45 minutes for pictures that her parents snapped. I being in the same house, was invited to do a photo shoot. Her patience probably ran out by the time it was all over. Of the many snaps that I clicked, I liked this one the most - especially the look in her eyes as she gazed into the distance.
She indeed looked very pretty.
This badge is to recognize the quilters for 1 year.
Special thanks to: Mandy (Mimi) for all of her templates, guidance, and the digital quilted creation of the 2015 BCA quilt using square contributions from friends.
Mandy started the Quilt to commemorate the fact her own mom was a survivor. And, Mandy has been privileged to spearhead this project for all 8 years.
Chris (martian cat) has participated in all 8 years of the digital BCA quilt. And, she has been Assistant Project Manager for 5 years of the Quilt. Mandy "met" her during the making of the first one. Chris tirelessly not only works on several sample squares each year, but secures many of our participants as well.
We are having a rather stormy Sunday...not an outside day at all! Annie was looking a little bored so I gave her this little box of books I had made for her. She adores old fairy tales and stories so much...should help keep her amused! Happy Sunday all!!!
The first snow that really stuck! and of course the squirrel in the tree was antagonizing I-Lean. She can jump high though for being a tripod! lol
So after borrowing the Harlot for a photoshoot meetup event at my studio I was invited to do a feature shoot of the bike for Show Class magazine. The magazine is a dedicated subscription monthly book about the chopper world. Die hards know about it, the average magazine rack at your local store does not. This was exciting because of the credibility that is involved with getting your bike featured in such a mag, so when Eric the owner contacted me and asked if I would shoot for it, I jumped at the chance.
Rather than doing the typical portraits of a chopper amongst an auto shop, or near some industrial estate, I thought we could do something a bit different. Lots of the back alleys and old houses in the neighborhood nearby offered an "off the mainstream path" sort of depiction without getting out of the city. Neighborhoods where these enthusiasts tinker in their small garages, simply because they love the craft and art of these bikes. Seeing the dirt, overgrowth, and alike, meant that this isn't some poser show bike; it's a bike that gets to ride and be seen. We decided on almost 20 images for the article, but these two I've included I thought really captured the vibe of the day, and the rest were detail shots that showcase the build of the bike.
@lifebypixels
Symposium & Workshop:
TechFocus III: Caring for Software-based Art
September 25 and 26, 2015
5th Ave at 89th Street
New York City
One of the interactive artworks coded during the "Processing" exercise.
Photo: Brian Castriota
Learn more about the program and view the full list of speakers at the symposium website.
It's a beautiful, snowy day in Baltimore, and everybody in the city with a Flickr account is out chasing down photos.
Built this custom one off guitar amplifier for a customer in the US. He had a bunch of very specific requests for this build that started out as a reissue Fender.
The ONLY parts that remained were the steel chassis and the timber cabinet...and knobs!
I designed two very different input channels based on his description and needs. The transformers were replaced with custom spec units as one of his requests was the desire to use ANY output tube from the little 6V6 through to big daddy KT88, hence the external bias test and set points on the back. The output stage was switchable from triode to pentode operation to further the flexibility of the output stage. This all posed some interesting challenges for transformer impedance and power ratings.
There is the option of selecting either tube rectifier or silicon diode for the high voltage, the tube is saggy and compressed, the diode is stiff and punchy.
All components were of high quality, ceramic tube sockets, CTS pots, Sprague capacitors for filter and interstage, and the whole design was on tag board.
My aim was for every component to sit parallel to each other and nothing strung between tags, its just a neatness thing, no bearing on reliability or tone.
Speakers and reverb tank were also chosen to replace what this amp came with.
It is a 2 X 10" combo format.
This badge is to recognize the quilters for 3 years.
Special thanks to: Mandy (Mimi) for all of her templates, guidance, and the digital quilted creation of the 2015 BCA quilt using square contributions from friends.
Mandy started the Quilt to commemorate the fact her own mom was a survivor. And, Mandy has been privileged to spearhead this project for all 8 years.
Chris (martian cat) has participated in all 8 years of the digital BCA quilt. And, she has been Assistant Project Manager for 5 years of the Quilt. Mandy "met" her during the making of the first one. Chris tirelessly not only works on several sample squares each year, but secures many of our participants as well.
For those of you who have not come across our photostream yet, this is Champ, my 10 year old Golden Retriever. and I am Candice, a 20 year old college student. We have participated in the 52 weeks project in 2010, 2012, and now are back for 2013! Due to my dad's sudden passing from a tragic accident last year, I missed a chunk of the middle of the project. I'm hoping to be able to finish this year's project with little to no missing weeks! I'll be continuing this year with a new camera, which is exciting. This shot would've been much harder to get with my old ancient Canon 5D (which is still an AMAZING camera by the way if you don't need high speed). I bought the Canon 5d Mark III with prize money I won in a photo contest, thought I'd never be able to afford it...glad to finally have it in my hands! :) I will also be posting pictures of Pugsly, my sister's (and basically mine too) 8 year old, blind pug outside of the project. Keep your eye out on my photostream for him too! (will probably try to see if there's room for him in the 12 months for dogs group!) Looking forward to seeing all of your projects every week!