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Project 365
Tuesday • October 12, 2010
A couple of days ago, as I walked the sandy beach; my thoughts were on a very good friend of mine here on Flickr. For two days, I had been searching for sand dollars and only saw broken shards. On this particular stroll, I saw this one pristine sand dollar, gleaming brightly in the sun. It was the only one I found; and I knew right away, that this was for Char and her mom.
My thoughts are with you both ... ♥ ...
Project 365
Thursday • October 28, 2010
For my wonderful Flickr Friend, Char and for her mother, Donna. It is through Char's wonderful words and beautiful imagery that I came to know Donna. It has been an honor.
I spent yesterday, seeking the light and found it. I sat and watched it cascade from the sky, washing across the sand; lighting up the world. It was a scene of wonderment; and the display of the cycle of life. At the time I took this, I didn't know that Donna had passed. And as I look at it this image now, it's as if it was meant for her.
charcoal drawing (20"x16")
did this for auction at a recent children's charity event at the Kemper Museum of Art
Get Set! - Go! - Key West Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon '23
Marathon start/finish/line - Bright Saturday Morning - 8:05AM
SUNRISE - Autumn Light - November 25th, 2023
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - at the race starting-line
The Florida Keys - Thanksgiving Weekend 2023
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - by Mallory Square]
*[There was a Key West Police-Officer on his motorcycle
about 15 feet behind me, ready to lead 'the pack' through
lights and around the island! With 30 seconds to go; he let
me quickly stroll across the street 'behind him' to get my/this
1 shot. He just smiled. Thanks for your patience, Officer! LOL]
*[Gotta love that sunlit red-brick against the light-blue sky]
Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Get Ready" - Eric Clapton
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxLCQd1K85M
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
Get Ready! - Go! - Key West Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon '23
Marathon start/finish/line - Bright Saturday Morning - 8:05AM
SUNRISE - Autumn Light - November 25th, 2023
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - at the race starting-line
The Florida Keys - Thanksgiving Weekend 2023
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - by Mallory Square]
*[There was a Key West Police-Officer on his motorcycle
about 15 feet behind me, ready to lead 'the pack' through
lights and around the island! With 30 seconds to go; he let
me quickly stroll across the street 'behind him' to get my/this
1 shot. He just smiled. Thanks for your patience, Officer! LOL]
Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Get Ready" - Eric Clapton
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxLCQd1K85M
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
Happy Easter, everyone!
Sunday, 12 April 2020: our temperature this morning is -7C (windchill -12C). Sunrise is at 6:45 am, and sunset is at 8:28 pm. Overcast and guess what - it's snowing AGAIN this morning : ) Posting early this morning as I just couldn't sleep.
Last night, I was looking through some old photo folders and discovered that I hadn't posted a single photo from this walk. All five of the images today were taken on 17 September 2019, when a few of us explored the garden that belonged to our main Naturalist leader and his wife. We also walked around the neighbourhood, looking at the various species of plants that were growing in people's front gardens. This was one of the outings we did each year. I say "did", because Gus Yaki and Aileen recently had to move into an assisted living place, following the grave illness that Gus had suffered. I will add that Gus is 87 years old, and Aileen is 90.
Everyone marvels at how Gus has been able to do all the things he has done, right up till just a few months ago. Quite apart from leading many birding and botany walks each week - as a fundraiser for Fish Creek Provincial Park and various Conservancy/Environmental groups - plus many of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, he has given endless talks to various groups and schools. On top of all these things, he created an amazing garden, partly filled with many species of wildflowers and garden species. The other half of his huge garden was a vegetable garden, and no one knows how he managed to get everything growing each year. Everyone will miss their visits. What he grew, he shared. What he led, he did with never any profit to himself. It was very important to him to teach what he knew and to raise money to help support environmental groups. Needless to say, thousands of people have learned so much from him over many years, changing their lives forever. He has earned quite a few awards, each one much deserved. Of course, he has been incredibly lucky to have Aileen's help and support for many years.
The present situation around the world was not a great time to move into their new home, but I'm sure everyone wishes them both the very best. No visitors and self-isolation will not be easy for them both to deal with, just as it isn't easy for anyone.
However, today is Easter Sunday, the snow seems to have stopped for now and I see patches of blue sky. It will be an Easter like no other, but, despite this, I hope everyone finds ways in which to enjoy the last two days of the Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
This painted cow, now residing in someone's front garden in Calgary, dates back to the year 2000. The story behind this and many other cows is given in the Avenue magazine article below.
"If you’ve ever noticed large, strangely decorated cows that seem to dot the city and wondered, “what’s up with that?” wonder no more. The story goes back to the year 2000. A group of charity-minded individuals, led by artist and businesswoman Bonnie Laycock, thought Cowtown was lacking in cows, and so the Udderly Art: Colourful Cows for Calgary project was born. Taking inspiration from similar CowParade projects staged in Chicago and Zurich, the volunteer driven, not-for-profit project began creating large cow statue canvasses to be decorated by local artists and strewn about the city for a six month period, with its stated goals being to:
- Generate artistic creativity and showcases for Alberta artists,
- Bring smiles and chuckles to the faces of children and adults, Calgarians and visitors alike, and
- Raise funds for many charities.
The molded fiberglass cows were originally white, clocking in at 54 inches tall from head to hoof; 84 inches long from nose to tail; and weighing 90 pounds. (Though that number shot up to 900 once the concrete bases were added). Individuals and companies who initially purchased the cows for $5,000 each chose which artist would work on their bovines and, starting May 15, 1999 the cows were on display everywhere in the city from the airport to the zoo."
www.avenuecalgary.com/City-Life/The-Story-of-Calgarys-Cow...
The five photos posted this morning were all taken yesterday, 11 September 2018. Our botany season has come to an end and so our main Naturalist had a group of us visit his amazing garden and a walk to look at wild and garden plants in his neighbourhood. Not the greatest weather, but at least the rain kept away. I think rain is in the forecast for the next week, which is a pity, as the fall leaves will all be on the ground before we know it. Mixed precipitation tonight.
This painted cow, now residing in someone's front garden in Calgary, dates back to the year 2000. The story behind this and many other cows is given in the Avenue magazine article below.
"If you’ve ever noticed large, strangely decorated cows that seem to dot the city and wondered, “what’s up with that?” wonder no more. The story goes back to the year 2000. A group of charity-minded individuals, led by artist and businesswoman Bonnie Laycock, thought Cowtown was lacking in cows, and so the Udderly Art: Colourful Cows for Calgary project was born. Taking inspiration from similar CowParade projects staged in Chicago and Zurich, the volunteer driven, not-for-profit project began creating large cow statue canvasses to be decorated by local artists and strewn about the city for a six month period, with its stated goals being to:
- Generate artistic creativity and showcases for Alberta artists,
- Bring smiles and chuckles to the faces of children and adults, Calgarians and visitors alike, and
- Raise funds for many charities.
The molded fiberglass cows were originally white, clocking in at 54 inches tall from head to hoof; 84 inches long from nose to tail; and weighing 90 pounds. (Though that number shot up to 900 once the concrete bases were added). Individuals and companies who initially purchased the cows for $5,000 each chose which artist would work on their bovines and, starting May 15, 1999 the cows were on display everywhere in the city from the airport to the zoo."
www.avenuecalgary.com/City-Life/The-Story-of-Calgarys-Cow...
Thanks to scatti evolutivi please see her flickr photostream.
watercolour framed in a matching gold and black frame with a wide Matt board. see www.shirleycharlton.com for more detail.