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Finally something that doesn't look like it only took me five minutes to take and edit (even though it did, and that red light leak is not edited, btw). I really miss shooting during golden hour - I've got to get out there more often. Tonight I couldn't for long though, because our street ended up having a spontaneous party right as the sun was setting. :)
For those of you who remember me talking about my job interview the other day, I had another little interview and ended up getting the job. Just wanted to let you all know. Thanks so much for the sweet wishes and prayers! It means the world.
Something that made my day today was receiving Erin Rena's book in the mail. I felt so proud and happy to read it, and I know I'll keep it forever. Thanks, Erin! <3
And for all of those who have served our country, thank you, truly from the bottom of my heart. You are so brave and full of love for people like me that you're willing to give your lives, and I can barely comprehend what kind of character that must take. Thank you, and happy Memorial Day.
Listen. This is a song that some girls danced to today at my sister's recital.
Because I wanted a Bobby Troup action figure, okay? And this is the closest I could manage.
Bobby Troup was a jazz pianist, singer, composer, and actor. If he is remembered at all today, it is usually for his role as Dr. Joe Early on the 1970s television program Emergency! Troup's most popular musical composition was the Nat King Cole hit, (Get your Kicks on) Route 66.
Bobby Troup was married to 1950s torch singer (and Emergency! co-star) Julie London.
This figure is based on a younger Bobby Troup, before his hair turned the eye-catching silvery-grey with which he is often associated.
From fisherman. So many Bald Eagles in Juneau, that my sister refers to them as the “Pigeons of Alaska”! She lives in Juneau, on Douglas Island, across the channel from the city proper. Eagles have plenty of fishing spots and during Salmon runs, the Eagles are known to wait on the beach or on the rocks along the channel where the fishermen are trying to catch salmon for dinner…waiting oh whatever they can get as the leftovers as fishermen clean their catch. My sister has been known to get salmon egg sacks to make caviar.. and for THIS not adventurous eater, that is also known as a NOPE! She always makes me try weird stuff she forages! I am actually 5 for 8 in the like column… but I realllly need to breathe deeply during these adventures!
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Slightly closer shot of a hoverfly getting nectar from this flower. As the title says, my shots are getting sharper.
Somewhere along the way, I stopped having fun doing photography. I started getting paid for portrait work and it all became rather boxed in and uncreative. I miss days like these, being goofy, but at least interesting. I hope to get back to that now.
Tattoo: Arborea by THIS IS WRONG *Get this item at the Epiphany event!* www.flickr.com/photos/142007505@N03
Skin: UFA Spooky edition skin by poema www.flickr.com/photos/matildasoon/
This is not typically a quiet spot. There is usually a lot of activity going up and down the stairs and on the deck. I had barely 60 seconds to capture this image before there was turmoil surrounding this young man. Sometimes we get lucky...
GiGi Hadid by Noel Cruz (ncruz.com) in the Regent Miniatures Mansion by Ken Haseltine with hands by Pure Icon Paris.
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Our little family is getting settled and enjoying finding new comfortable spots in the house. We still have so much more to do when it comes to moving things from the storage building, unpacking, and sorting/organizing, but everyone is finding their routines. We love them so much.
Some of you may know that I've decided to take a break from 4-wides and move up in scale to 6-wides. If you didn't know that, well... now you do, I guess.
Anyway, this Is what I have got with my first project. Chances are you'll know what this is. All it needs now is a front, interior, and maybe a rework after I've got a final result. So far I'm pleased, but I want to fix the back up a little...
Hamar Bulljump
The Hamar bulljump is a rite of passage where a young man (around his twenties) has to jump and run over a line of cattle. If he succeeds; he is considered to be a man.
During the night and early in the morning, the female relatives of the boy who has to jump the cattle (named Okuli) start drinking sorghum beer. Some say they do this to get in the right spirit; others say they do this to get a bit numb for what is to come. It is the tradition that the female relatives of the Okuli get whipped by the Maz (men who all recently jumped the cattle) to prove their strenght but also to prove their love and loyalty towards their male relative and family. Also, a woman without scars will most likely not be able to marry. Some people may think that the whipping of women is an act of inhumanity but do not forget that these Hamar women are not forced and ask/demand to get whipped. Pushing, hitting and calling the Maz names if they hesitate. The Maz initially do not want to hit the women. This demands a little bit more explanation about the Maz. After jumping the cattle; the boy will become a man and a Maza. The next couple of weeks/months he will spent with the other Maz; going from one bulljump to the other and not being able to go home to his family. This is actually a second passage rite they have to bring to a good end. At the bulljumps they have to prove to their father and future father-in-law that they can whip woman and gather cattle. This means that he is a “real” man that can take care of his family and his cattle. The whipping is the first part of the ceremony and always takes place on low ground. When this part is done; everybody moves to high ground for the actual bulljumping. First the Okuli will undergo a sacred and secret ceremony where rings will be placed over his penis. In the meanwhile the women surround the cattle, dancing, jumping and blowing horns. This offcourse makes the cattle restless. Then it is the job of the Maz to select and gather the right cattle and put them in line for the bulljump. The Okuli has to jump and run over the line of cattle 4 times before becoming a man. If an attempt is not well executed he will have to start over again untill he has done 4 succesfull runs. If he falls between thet catlle; it is possible he may die. If he survives; he will most likely be whipped himself by his female relatives. If they get whipped for him; he better not fall off.
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This shot was taken last year when I discovered this Killdeer(an uncommon species) in an open field in Terrenceville, NL
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Iam so bored today.. so iam trying to get myself inspired.
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It's not often these days I start my day in a nightie so get my face etc on more as my feminine self. So I did do a few getting ready pictures yesterday, and having squeezed a little more space on my flickr page I might as well put one on, someone might like it.
HK Tram series.
Camera for the photo : Olympus OM-D E-M5
Lens for the photo : Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH
In my quest to find a cheap replacement of my Trioplan 2.8/100, I discovered another slide projector lens. The Rodenstrock--Splendar 2.8/100 with lenses made of glass in a steel tube (all others I had so far were made of plastic) seems to be a good choice. It has the same focal length as the Trioplan and is also Cooke triplet construction. A big difference is that the bubbles are getting ovoid when away from the center.
IHB 2920 and a switcher-slug set are about to hump a large cut of cars at Indiana Harbor Belt's yard in Riverdale.
While AK was working on getting her angle of this boardwalk, I decided to snag a shot of her, mostly because I liked the perspective leading away. I'll be interested to see what her shot looks like
I thought I would get todays photo up before tackling yet more house work.
All I have to do is the side pieces and figure out how best to make it in to a cushion cover, I realised I had not sew the little panels the same as in the tutorial but I like the way it has turned out and it gives me an excuse to do another one I will have to find some more plain fabric first. I'm sure there was a spair pair of cotton curtains some ware