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Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
It's rare that I photograph and post pure abstracts, but this one has a special reason: it's dedicated to Dixies great sister (*) who has a heart of gold
(*) I hope you found the new coat for Dixie
Heart of Gold by Neil Young
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3IA6pIVank
Heart of Gold
Neil Young
I wanna live, I wanna give
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
It's these expressions I never give
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
I've been to Hollywood, I've been to Redwood
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
You keep me searching and I'm growing old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
Songwriters: Neil Young.
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Inspired by Chris Emmerts work decided to do a paperweight of my own for my Husbands birthday.6cm pebble from our beach, 3 colours of gold glass tiles and mille.
Inspired by the Neil Young song
'I want to live,
I want to give
I've been a miner
for a heart of gold.
It's these expressions
I never give
That keep me searching
for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old'
...and now ive found mine :).
Mikes favourite singer song writer:)
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
Well, you know what the say about the best made plans...
I'm back in the Captains chair of the USS Home Computer after two weeks on the West Coast of Canada, specifically Vancouver, BC. To the surprise of nobody, at least nobody that knows me, I returned with many new friends for Nat, most of which I literally purchased within 2 hours of landing in Vancouver. Now, my original intent was that with the powers of jetlag on my side, that I'd wake up at an ungodly time despite trying to sleep late, so I'd have to time at least do the photography for many of the purchases I would eventually end up with. Well.. I got the sleeping part down pat, but not so much the free time part. So welcome to the first, and only, photo session taken at the Sunset Inn and Suites.
It's a shame too, because the ample room means I could have really gotten some nice stuff when it comes to shadows and all that. Still, I suppose one figure is better than none, and she's a doozy.
Presenting the 1/8 scale Darkstalkers Felicia statue by Organic, released AALLLLLL the way back in 2007.
Now for you youngin's, you may not have heard of Darkstalkers, or at most, may have heard bits and pieces of the information, thanks to one lovely Succubus by the name of Morrigan, who still features prominently in the Marvel Vs. Capcom series. Or would be, if Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite hadn't killed the buzz due to the lacklustre roster of no X-Men.
Darkstalkers was one of the series that debuted in the 1990s, made of course by Capcom. Characters in the game were stylized representations of various monsters, with the game featuring incredible hand drawn artwork which was incredibly animated. So well animated, in fact, I remember reading somewhere the reason there has been no Darkstalkers entry into the 3D world is because the memory requirements to do the game justice were mindboggling. There are a few fighting game mechanics that Darkstalkers pioneered that are in effect even to this day, with the most famous of which is the Magic Chain, where you can link attacks by going up in strength and generally never repeating the same attack (there are exceptions, of course, but this is a system that works for all characters and not just one or two). Felicia is the resident Catgirl, who works as a Vegas showgirl in order to make it back and support an orphanage (I think it's the one that raised her). The last time I remember seeing here was Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so I guess that's relatively recent
Anyway, back in 2007, Organic Japan released a 1/6 scale Felicia statue as part of their Vampire Savior line (Vampire Savior being the Japanese equivalent to Darkstalkers) - not sure if the company is still around, or if it got absorbed in to Yamato. I never picked up it as I was never much of a Felicia fan, though apparently the price has gone up to something that is obscene. Well, the good news is mine cost $30, but I've come to realize that she doesn't have her base, though mind you it was a simple white disk, it's still somewhat painful to realize that even buying something like this, I manage to get an incomplete one by accident. But what's done is done, I suppose.
While she doesn't look that big due to her posture, the sheer amount of material used to make her certainly makes Felicia a formidable weapon in combat - she's quite hefty. Being a statue, there's not much to talk about when it comes to articulation, so lets just into the small details.
Felicia is sculpted sitting on the ground with her right hand up in the air and winking at you. The finish on the statue is admittedly crude. There are rough finishes everywhere on the plastic. and there isn't an actual true smooth surface, and some spots of assembly aren't the greatest. Part of that is quality control. Another part of it is the age of the statue itself.. they just didn't care that much back in the day. Due to her pose, she literally has no ass - her entire bottom side is one flat surface - which incidentally, is why I'm saying that the missing base would be just any flat surface, as there have been statues in the past with moulded ass grooves on the base to allow for proper positioning. Paint work is more hit than miss, but the misses.. well, it's glaringly obvious. But, if you take a step back and look at the entire statue, you'll something that makes this piece stand out - character and personality. Like the saying goes, the whole is more than just the sum of its parts
Felicia has a very playful personality, and that is not only reflected in her pose, but also the expression on her face. Some other statues have her eyes more catlke, but that's an artistic thing in my opinion, as I don't remember any source specifically indicating that. Yes, as stated above, the actual paint work could be neater. Another aspect that I feel this statues gets right over the others that have been released is accuracy to the actual character. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, like with Morrigan, her character model is a bit more slim and trim. In the original Darkstalkers trilogy (and Capcom Fighting Evolution/Marvel vs. Capcom 2, I guess, as it resuses sprites from the aforementioned games), Felicia is a scantily clad, curvaceous catgirl with a giant plume of blue hair and hilariously oversized cartoon paws. Having reviewed the list of other suspects (there aren't that many Felicia statues, so it didn't take too long) it is my opinion that all of them are based on her Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers look, and that of them all, THIS is the one piece that got it actually right. I guess again, it can be argued that each artist is going for a slightly different look based on the pose and action of the figure, but as far as looking like THE Felicia, this, folks, is it.
Finally, and this is probably the most important thing for me, is the detailing. Yes, the fabric detailing and ripples on the various flowing parts is nice, but it pales in comparison to the impressive display of musculature, both on her curves (of course), but also on all her other parts as well - Felicia is one ripped catgirl. Muscles on her calves, ankles, shoulders and ab area are very impressive, but hands down for me it's all about the stupid amount of detail the sculptors put into her back... just look at the thing. Felicia beats out the 1/6 Max Factory Cammy I bought back in the spring, which had some pretty good stuff under Cammy's skin tight outfit, which was no slouch to begin with. About the only thing that I can fault with the statue overall (other than legacy quality issues stated above) it is that for all their effort in detailing muscles and other things that bring the statue to life, they really didn't do a whole lot on her fur covered parts.. maybe some raised textures or something?
So, while not perfect, especially if aesthetic perfection is what you seek, this Felicia statue has what it takes to be THE definitive Felicia piece in your collection.. provided you can find it. I just happened to luck out and literally be in the right place at the right time, all 3,300 km away. Felicia fans, I urge you to keep trying and if you happened to come across a listing for this statue at a price that doesn't make your stomach queasy, do your best to see if you can hash out a deal - it's worth the effort.
~~~Janet Murphy Photography ©2008~~~
I watch this recently....really worth watching.... renting or buying....
here's the trailer:
Live and let love!
See Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect playing cards in the Heart of Gold. Zaphod could not attend the game this day and went alone yesterday... :-)
Actually, this is the heart-shaped castle created by "Mad Mark" in the Albany Bulb (an old landfill). More info about the Albany bulb, including a KAP photo by our own Scott Haefner, can be found here.
Aerial picture taken from a camera suspended on the line of a kite. Best seen large.
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"O Coração de Ouro".
Vejam Arthur Dent e Ford Prefect jogando cartas no Heart of Gold. Zaphod não pode participar nesse dia, e jogou sozinho ontem... :-)
Castelo em formato de coração criado por "Mad Mark" no Albany Bulb (um antigo aterro). Para mais informações sobre o Albany bulb, incluindo uma foto aérea de Scott Haefner, clique aqui.
Foto aérea feita com uma câmera presa à linha de uma pipa. Melhor vista ampliada.
" The long & winding road.....leads me to your heart "..... ( Thanks to ' The Beatles. ' )
..... My eleventh image to make Explore.... Thanks to ALL !
This rose always has long metre plus stems with a great coloured single flower on top. Occasionally , it grows a super bloom, as for this one in the very late Autumn. Generally in our climate, the quality of rose flowers is best towards the cold May and June months, with the flowers opening slower and bigger, with more intense colour, but there are a lot less blooms than in Spring or Summer. I give them there winter prune in early August from which they grow quickly for Spring. This rose was previously known as Rose of Narromine
Paralympic Gold Medalist John Harris holds a painting of himself by Rachel Gadsden (pictured right) at the future home of London 2012 Olympic Rowing at Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake. Copyright © by Scott A. McNealy Photographer. www.noboundaryphotography.co.uk
Brad always told me that he would allow me to take his photograph when I became famous, unfortunately for Brad that day has yet to arrive. I told him of my story of picture of the day and my reasoning behind shooting the many homeless that call State Street their home. When I informed him of the fact that I generally donate to my subjects his eyes lit up, because he knew that with a dollar he could go to the local market and buy some lifesavers. So with the exchange of $1.00 for five photos, and the right to write up this story he allowed me to click away. When he told me that he spends many cold winter evenings at the library before going *home* for the night, I suggested he check out my page. As it turns out he is more into the good book, reading the bible online (as it's text is larger and easier to see). It rings true to many things in life he told me, and we should all open our eyes a little wider to understand it. While I don't consider myself overly religious, I think that Brad makes a very valid point for life in general. As a vendor for Madison's homeless newspaper (Street Pulse) Brad also finds that the money is best put towards things that are useful, things that give a natural high so to speak. It's the cheaper alternative and puts him ahead of the game of life in the long run. So if you see him peddling the paper down by the university, instead of passing by: take a moment chat and buy a paper and find that Brad is an overall good hearted guy.
029/100
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS EF USM AF
@60mm
f5.6 1/500
ISO1600
(Ink on paper, 2008)
One of the two t-shirt designs I was commissioned to do for Heart Of Gold Clothing. It will be available as part of their 2009 collection.
One of the park employees said this ship was from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy film, and I guess that kind of jogged my memory of having seen this somewhere before (and, for that matter, that the HHGttG movie ever happened in the first place), but now that I'm going back and adding captions, I can't find any stills from the movie that have this vehicle, and the Heart of Gold as shown in the movie looks nothing like this. Some other craft then? Do I actually have to go watch the movie again to figure this out?
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Paralympic Medalist John Harris holds his collection of medals. John inspired the children with stories of his experiences at the future home of London 2012 Olympic Rowing at Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake. Copyright © by Scott A. McNealy Photographer. www.noboundaryphotography.co.uk
In honour of her memory. Elizabeth, my sister who left on July 16th, 2002.
She was born on October 13th. With a heart of gold she would lend her hand to many who needed help. Honesty, Kindness, Integrity is what she stood for.
I look back at all our times together and remember with fondness the ups and downs of sibling rivalry with my brother, sister and I. Elizabeth was the middle child, my brother older and I younger. Now, my brother and I fondly share our memories together of our beautiful sister.
To me you are "Forever Autumn"-Moody Blues.
I loved her spirit - she in many ways was just like my flickr friend Red~Star, She rescued many animals from abuse and death. She taught others about not walking away when they could make a difference. It only takes one to show others about kindness and love towards all. She made a difference in the world-she would take a stand, help others less fortunate, non-judgmental, her heart huge.
She died too young. In 8 short months, cancer took her life....for all who knew her she was a beautiful woman with a magnificant spirit and will not be forgotten.
In her memory, I honour her on Flickr. This photo was taken on her wedding day, Valentine's Day - February 14th, 1976. On a hot sunny day on July 16, 2002........her physical presence left and her spirit lives on.
Remembered and loved in the hearts of many.
Elizabeth's favourite song:
Heart of Gold at Victoria Square - Bulls in the City Birmingham 2025
Bulls in the City trail runs from 16th July to 14th September 2025. Auction on 16th October 2025.
Like previous Wild in Art trails. Based on the Bullring Bull (The Guardian).
The trail is in aid of raising funds for Birmingham Hospice.
Heart of Gold
Created by: Reilly Creative
Sponsored by: Rolls-Royce Control Systems Solihull
Location: Victoria Square
This is one of my best friends, Eren. We went to India together a few days before the New Years and spent a fantastic month in Goa, Kerala, some places in Karnataka and Mumbai. She is the best travel companion ever! Very easygoing and very tolerant. And she has a heart of pure gold.. One of my personal angels :) I'm very lucky and grateful for her presence in my life...