Another from the shoot a few weeks ago; this was the second of the concepts I wanted to do.

Comments welcomed as always.

Heart broken.

"Por la poesía y el sexo, porque cada sílaba es un beso, por tu ombligo y todo eso, de la constelación de tus lunares me hice preso"

Gear: Canon 5D Mk II | Canon 17-40 | Tamron 100-400mm (for the moon)

I first heard about the Lunar Eclipse yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon and decided on and off all day what to do.

Heartbroken by the Queensland State of Origin loss, I thought I'd leave home at 4am and drive to Wildhorse Mountain to shoot the Lunar Eclipse over the Glasshouse Mountains.

My alarm went off at 330am and I decided it probably wasn't worth it in the end fearing the mountains would be black and not pleased with the prospect of walking up the dark track on my own, I decided to go Mt Coot-tha and maybe catch it setting over the hills to the right.

Well, it was to the right alright, very far right - but so so bright red that it was stunning. I put on the 100-400m and grabbed some high-iso shots and headed on down to Wilson's Outlook to see if I could see the moon just faintly.

Not happening so I grabbed some nice blue hour shots of the bridge and combined this in post process for a little fun to at least celebrate some efforts for this morning, and went back home for 2 hours sleep before work.

Here is my trip video of my trip to Tasmania in Autumn 2011 - you can check it out here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmjd0WyzkX0

My previous video, "Tasmania, Spring 2011 - A Compliation" can be found here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WBGjkiarxc

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June 15 2011 - Lunar Eclipse

Coco, our last greyhound, went to join her brothers Milton,

Tucker and Rick yesterday. We are understandably heartbroken

with grief. I saw this tonight, and it seemed perfect.

Coco was not just a shining light in our lives, she was perhaps the

sweetest, kindest dog that ever "owned me."

R.I.P. Sweet girl, you enriched our lives more then you could ever know,

and are surely one of the brightest lights somewhere above now.

Much love, all of us...and "Andy" too xoxo

(Comments are disabled... instead, go hug your pet if you have one, and

cherish every second with them. Coco would <3 that.)

Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over

But had me believing it was always something that I'd done

And I don't wanna live that way, reading into every word you say

- Gotye ft Kimbra

Natural light. Random portrait.

Yes, I've fallen in love again! Princess is a 3-year-old Turkish Angora cross Persian. As is very common with blue-eyed white cats, she's deaf. She came to the rescue centre due to a relationship breakdown. She's absolutely drop-dead gorgeous to look at AND she's incredibly affectionate. Princess is still in the Admissions block at the moment because she's only recently arrived, but there are already people standing in line to adopt her. She will have NO trouble whatsoever finding someone to love her. I feel very sorry for the couple who've had to give her up, though. They must be heartbroken.

Texture by Kim Klassen - kk_andThenSome: www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe

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EXPLORE #265, 6 March 2012.

I'm very lucky because unless I'm heartbroken I don't suffer from depression but I do have good days and bad days like everyone else. I think it's healthy to feel a bit low at times as that's when we do our thinking and it would be no good if we were to just party all the time. Being Jojo gives me lots to think about of course as unlike most people I can never forget for very long that I am a bit different. Thankfully I live within my comfort zone which means being Jojo is never something I feel embarrassed about or uncomfortable with. I could had it happened do porn movies for example because afterwards one just goes back home to normality, but I'm not sure I could cope with anything perminent like implants as they would be just as intrusive as a swaithe of big bold tattoos and to do anything like that you have to have the right personality I suppose. Still I don't hold back do I as I'm not prudish or shy which is one reason why I wanted to be Jojo. Nobody is pushing me me either which is important as I don't like too much or rapid change and so it's good that I transitioned in years rather than months with herbs, it makes me very real which I guess is one of the reasons why people like me.

All a person wants is to be special for someone else.

But what happens when someone is really special for you and yet you can't share all those feelings that you keep inside?

That's not fair for you,isn't it?

Dedicated.

Because This Too shall pass.

:(

Looks so much better here.

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Flat River, it is the river named in the song "Sad Ballad of Jack Haggerty", sometimes known as "Flat River Girl."

I'm a heartbroken raftsman, from Greenville I came

All my virtue's departed with a lass I did fain

From the strong darts of Cupid I've suffered much grief

And my heart’s broke asunder, I can get no relief

Of my trouble I’ll tell you without much delay

Of a sweet little lassie my heart stole away

She’s a blacksmith’s fair daughter from the flat river side

And I always intended to make her my bride

I work on the river where the white waters roar

And my name I've engraved on the high rocky shore

I'm the boy that stands happy on the dark, burling stream

But my thoughts were on Molly, she haunted my dream

I gave her fine jewels, the finest of lace

And the costliest muslins, her form to embrace

I gave her my wages all for to keep safe

I deprived her of nothing I had on this earth

While I worked on the river, I earned quite a stake

I was steadfast and steady, and ne'er played the rake

For Camp Flat and river I'm very well known

And they call me Jack Haggerty, the pride of the town

Till she wrote me a letter, which I did receive

And she said from her promise herself she’d relieve

For to wed to another she’d a long time delayed

And the next time I’d see her she’d no more be a maid

To her mother, Jane Tucker, I lay all the blame

For she caused her to leave and go back on my name

For to cast off the riggings that God was to tie

And to leave me a rambler 'til the day that I die

So come all ye bold raftsmen with hearts stout and true

Don't trust to a woman 'cause you're beat if you do

And if you do meet one with a dark chestnut curl

Remember Jack Haggerty and the Flat River girl!

THESE WERE THE FIRST PICTURES I HAD TAKEN IN WEEKS. it felt so good! :')

but anyway, ah this was the sky last night...when I saw it my heart must have stopped for a bit. it was breathtaking!! this doesn't quite do it justice.

also!! I was tagged so herewego:

Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused?

SINGLE

What if I told you that you were pretty?

I'd be like d'aw thanks, I wish I agreed more often.

What are you looking forward to in the next week?

MY FRIEND ELIZABETH IS MOVING BACK AEUGRAEUGR I SEE HER SUNDAY!!!! alsoooo I'm probably gonna go visit my grandparents next week :)

Do you want to be single?

this is a tough question to answer. I don't think I need a boyfriend right now but omg of course I want one :P

Have you pretended to like someone?

:O no!!

Is it hard for you to get over someone?

lol yes

What would you name your future daughter?

Mary Jo. ROFL JUST KIDDING. idk Ashley or something like that meheheh

Are you good at hiding your feelings?

lulz yes. especially to my parents haha

Are you listening to music right now?

actually no. I wish I was though

How is your heart lately?

as in health or what? cause it's healthy lol but I'm like hopelessly in love with a guy who's leaving soon sooOOOoo that's not fantastic edit: LOL IGNORE THIS. this is long gone. trust meh

Are you wearing socks?

are you kidding, I always chill barefoot

What do people call you?

omg so many things....but mostly Mary Jo and MJ

Will you talk to the person you like tonight?

ugh I wish

When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?

uhhhh last night I think and it was my dad

Do you get stressed out easily?

nah

Who do you go to when you need to talk to someone?

God, and after that I guess either Kristen, Elizabeth, or Aaron...it could be any of my close friends really

What is on your wrists right now?

two friendship bracelets my friend Molly made me! :D

What do you like better: hot chocolate or hot apple cider?

APPLE CIDER OH MY GOSH NOMNOM I MEAN SLURPSLURP

Are you a good artist?

only at photography.

Do you miss the way things were six months ago?

I don't miss the way I looked, haha. but I do miss seeing some friends

Ever stayed up all night on the phone, with who?

yes. Molly, Kristen, and Lauren. TIL 4 AM :D

Do you use chap stick?

I'm pretty sure I haven't touched it in years

Do you have a little sister?

no I used to wish I did but I love my big brothers

Have you hugged someone within the last week?

um duh. most importantly, the guy I like...:) sigh

What were you doing at midnight last night?

watching the notebook omg RYAN GOSLING

Have you ever regretted kissing someone?

never kissed

Were your last three kisses from the same person?

refer to last question

Will next Friday be a good one?

yup

Females are simply the best creatures ever...

They never like getting someones heartbroken.

They love shopping & fashion.. ;)

We adore our hair, skin & nails..

We're soft & honest...

& Romantic... and when we love, we love from deep inside !

Unlike the males

All they care about is cars and their hair (only if it has gel on it) ;Pp

;Pp im just kidding (:

Hope you guys like this shot!

Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.

Teleidoscope - Melody

They said these can heal a broken heart.....

Original art by Lisa Betournay. #fineart #painting #skeleton #skeletonart #darkart #heartbroken #skeletonpainting #acrylic #acrylicpainting #surrealism #brokenheartpainting #sadskeleton

Original art by Lisa Betournay. #fineart #painting #skeleton #skeletonart #darkart #heartbroken #skeletonpainting #acrylic #acrylicpainting #surrealism #brokenheartpainting #sadskeleton #vikingart

Sony FE 1.8/85

Kumbuka is a 17-year-old female ~ Lowland Gorilla

South Florida ~ Dade County ~ Miami, Florida U.S.A.

(three more photos of her mate JJ in the comments. He

passed away last October and we all miss him very much)

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J.J. shared his very large comfortable home with three females: Fredrika, Kumbuka (above) and Josephine. He was the dominant male and was loved by everybody. Over the years he fathered seven daughters. They were placed in other locations around the United States to promote the species. Kumbuka was brought in a few years ago to mate with J.J. Unfortunately, J.J. had a few major medical problems and passed away October 2014. We are all heartbroken...

Gorillas are suffering from habitat loss due to forest clearance for farming; fragmentation to build roads and degradation by logging; being hunted for the bush meat trade; and disease.

[FYI: Field researchers use the shape and wrinkles of a gorilla's nose to identify each individual. No two gorillas have the same nose prints, much like a human's fingerprints.]

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The story of our beloved J.J. ~ In the wild, western lowland gorillas typically stick together in groups with one dominant male leader and several female gorillas and their offspring. At Zoo Miami, our late Jimmy Jr., a.k.a. JJ, was the leader of our troop of four gorillas. JJ was what’s known as a silverback. This name comes from the distinctive silver patch on a gorilla’s back that comes with maturity. As the silverback, JJ was in charge of the three females that he lived with. During the day, he was usually spotted lounging around by the viewing glass. When he was with zookeepers, JJ showed more energy, pounding on his chest and holding out his hands when asking for rewards during enrichment activities. His favorite activities were pretty much anything that involved getting his feet wet! Of the three females, 46-year-old Josephine is the oldest and the next in line when it comes to leadership. Having been with JJ for quite a while, and being the oldest gorilla, Josephine takes on a matriarchal role in the troop, acting motherly toward the younger two, 39-year-old Fredrika and 17-year-old Kumbuka. Kumbuka came to Zoo Miami so that she could breed with J.J. While her status in the group would usually be determined by age, her potential role as a breeder may change the social dynamic between her and Fredrika. These gorillas enjoy enrichment activities that simulate activities they would do in the wild. For example, since gorillas are huge nest-builders, keepers provide materials twice a day so that the troop can build their own nests. Keepers will also scatter food around their homes so that the gorillas can “hunt” for their meals, keeping them sharp and entertained. We are very sad to announce that J.J. passed away on October 4, 2014.

J.J. gets checked: miami.cbslocal.com/2013/05/09/zoo-miami-working-to-keep-j...

www.zoomiami.org/Gorillas

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoo_Miami

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Lowland_Gorilla

Alone or Lonely???? My son was abandoned by his father at the age of 9 ,,...obviously this had a very profound effect on him,,he was of course heartbroken + had to go through the grieving process which no child of that age should ever have to face,,,,this experience harmed him psychologically as you would expect and i believe because of this he has many problems with self esteem and therefore has had to overcome many more hurdles in his young life than ever he should have,,,,..............when i see this picture i see him and this brings me to ponder sadly ,,,is he "Alone or Lonely???????

UPDATE: It is with a completely broken heart that I have to tell all of you that my beautiful mother passed away at 9:38pm November 19th, 2020. I was able to stay with her until the very end. And, by God, it took everything I had to leave the room hours afterward. I never wanted to leave her. I still don't want her to be gone. I never will.

Here is what I want you to know about her, she loved her husband of 59 years and one day. She adored her children and grandchildren. She believed most people in the world were good. She loved cooking, knitting, reading and doing sudoku puzzles ( the latter two she did up until three days before she passed). She knew all of you were praying for her and she was grateful for all of your kind wishes. I pray now she is with her parents, whom I adored and that one day, I hope, I get to all see again.

I lost my best friend. My constant comfort, and counsel. The woman I stayed up late nights with cooking and listening to music. I will miss everything about her beautiful and kind soul and the loving way she called me sweetheart.

Thank you everyone for being with me through this horrible, horrible year that kept me from being with her more due to restrictions and lock downs.

Much love to all of you on this Thanksgiving.

Please continue to pray for my devastated dad and a family now left without its heart and soul.

P.S. Pics on the left show my mom just one week before her passing.

Notre Dame Cathedral

The security council’s ban on mass events till 31 August means that all the big summer events will be cancelled. In Ghent too many are heartbroken, It is the first time since World War I that the Ghent Festivities will not take place. The Festival of Ghent is without doubt the biggest and best-known street festival in Europe, attracting around 2 million visitors each year. “The Ghent Festivities are part of the city’s DNA. The cancellation of course hurts, but we are resilient. In 2021 we plan to party twice as hard” said Mathias De Clercq, the city’s mayor. Here are some memories of the sparkling “Gentse Feesten” from 2014. On display are people enjoying a performance of late Walter De Buck. It was one of his last public appearances before he passed away later that year. Walter De Buck was a singer, sculptor and founder of the modern “Gentse Feesten” – Sint-Jacobsplein, Ghent, Belgium.

We are still heartbroken over the loss of our beagle Penny. Have been digging through all the photo's we took of her over the years and found this nice one that Bethany took of Penny and me at the Upper Falls in Letchworth Park on March 27, 2010.

On a walk with Max my fabulous dog we came across the remains of this cat. At first it seemed sad that this fabulous creature met its end running across a busy road and huddled down at the foot of a hedge. Then things turned even more sad as behind this forlorn sight was a basket, blanket and toys. It seemed the cat had become old or infirm and was abandoned with all its cherished belongings in this hedge to die. Even more sad still is just up the road the "Lord Whiskey" charitable trust provides free veterinary care for people without means where this poor sole could have been offered solace.

Heart-broken