140525-GW695-038 NEW YORK -- Service members unload boxes of Girl Scout cookies that were donated by the Girl Scout Hearts of the Hudson during Fleet Week New York. Over 100 crates of cookies were donated to participating units in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the cities time-honored celebration of the sea services. The week long celebration is an unparrelleled oppurtunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Stephen M. Votaw/released)

Soldiers from Regional Command - East at Camp Bondsteel Kosovo participated in the Indigenous Peoples Games as a part of November's Indigenous Peoples Month observation.

Soldiers competed in 8 World Eskimo/Inuit Olympic style events to include; the One-Foot High Kick, Seal Hop/Knuckle Hop, Four-Man Carry, and the Stick Pull.

The Murray Spartans take on the Cottonwood Colts in the 4A Championship

Volleyball is one of those sports you don't really have to shoot the whole match to get highlights, so it gave me an oppurtunity to shoot some photos until i had to pick up the video camera

L’Opening il 26 novembre alle ore 20,00, a Palazzo Ferrajoli di Roma,sulla splendida piazza Colonna di fronte Palazzo Chigi,la madrina dell’evento Elettra Marconi,figlia del grande Guglielmo Marconi; tutto in una sola sera per un’esposizione che coinvolgerà tutti i sensi,vista udito,sensualità,tatto…La magia accade quando sapientemente si fonde l’arte contemporanea con la cornice di un luogo barocco e opulento come Palazzo Ferrajoli,la magia accade quando Beatrice Feo Filangeri sublime ,bravissima e super rigorosa,art director dell’evento ,con una grande esperienza nel settore e specialmente con grande occhio per l’estetica del moderno dell’antico e del contemporaneo,ha saputo fondere in un evento due grandi artisti come Roberto Granata ,noto fotografo italiano,che ha ritratto celebrità mondiali, che oggi ha creato una Fondazione (Fondazione Roberto Granata a sostegno dei bambini orfani e terremotati nel mondo) www.fondazionerobertogranata.com/ home.html

e Giovanna Tomasi esuberante e fantasiosa artista parmigiana,madrina del “Magmatismo” corrente d’arte da lei creata e proposta anche a Parigi.Giovanna Tomasi artista ironica,esuberante, dadaista e per certi versi Pop…

nasce a Parma, è figlia d’arte,il nonno paterno Olindo Tomasi fu architetto e maestro del liberty progettò a inizio secolo novecento insieme ad altri architetti i palazzi e villle liberty nella città di Parma ..Studia decorazione all’ istituto d’arte Paolo Toschi , di Parma e restauro di ceramiche maioliche e reperti archeologici presso l’istituto internazionale del restauro Palazzo Spinelli ,Firenze,allieva del maestro Zaccagnini.Sposa il giovane marchese Luca Antinori nel 1996,nel Castello di Romena,dove per l’occasione sono esposti ( nella prestigiosa sala delle armi) stemmi e blasoni dipinti anche da lei stessa.La Tomasi ha un ricco curriculum di mostre in Italia e all’estero (http://www.giovannatomasi.com/content/i ndex.html)

Faranno da protagoniste le sculture installazioni opulente dorate e fortemente materiche della Tomasi,le fotografie ,vere opere d’arte scattate dal maestro Granata all’Isola d’Elba con la partecipazione del modello mozzafiato Gianpaolo Quarta che sarà lui stesso opera d’arte vivente dell’evento,in una sorta di performance alla Vanessa Beecroft,si aggirerà infatti,come un narciso senza veli,e come una visione degna dell’Olimpo tra i saloni del palazzo per farsi ammirare in tutta la sua bellezza statuaria.Giovanna Tomasi ne firma il corpo in una foto che la dice lunga ,del grandissimo artista Roberto Granata. Una serata davvero multimediale quando alle foto alle installazioni e alle perfomance si aggiunge anche il video del backstage del set fotografico all’Elba… Questo cio’ che scrive Roberto Granata in una sua nota a Beatrice Feo Filangeri

“Giovanna e’ un’artista con un’ anima sensibile. Attenta ad immortalare con i suoi colori le cose che la la colpiscono e le danno forti sensazioni. Crea cosi’un’arte unica e’ immediata .Il Ns incontro ha creato un grande un amore artistico di grande affinita’ elettive. Ti ringrazio Beatrice per avermi dato l’oppurtunita di fare questo grande incontro.”

Circa 600 e più inviti ,tutti selezionatissimi, tra il mondo dell’alta aristocrazia romana ed italiana, la politica l’impreditoria e il mondo dell’arte,si preannuncia un evento d’arte ,cultura e glamour…

I vini proverranno dalle Cantine Guicciardini Strozzi Fattoria Cusona, dei principi Strozzi ,la principessa Irina e la figlia Natalalia Strozzi saranno ospiti e sponsor con i loro storici vini Toscani – Chianti rosso e Vernaccia bianco- S.Geminiano Siena -italia

Altro sponsor della serata la” Bordertime Art “della stessa Tomasi-

Beatrice Feo Filangeri soddisfatta tende a precisare che le istituzioni saranno presenti all’evento e che verranno appositamente dalla sua Sicilia,e questo la rende ancora piu’ orgogliosa e felice.

STOP THE TIME-EXPO

PALAZZO FERRAJOLI

VENERDI' 26 NOVEMBRE 2010 H.20,00 OPENING

INGRESSO-SOLO SU INVITO

Art Director Beatrice Feo Filangeri

per tutte le info

beatricefeo@gmail.com

Brighton High School Vs. Lone Peak High School in 5 A Volleyball Championship.

Brighton went on to win the series

Volleyball is one of those sports you don't really have to shoot the whole match to get highlights, so it gave me an oppurtunity to shoot some photos until i had to pick up the video camera

Sorry for the horrible quality of the photo but, my PC crashed and, I lost my editing my photo editing program. So until I can get it back I am stuck with this. I hope you guys enjoy the story. This is my A1 for the Heroes guild.

Dante stood around the wooden square table in the armory of, castle Eddern Harold. Among those gathered were: Duke Harold with his two most trusted knights, the two Elves of the wandering woods, and finally the two Paladins of course. They had laid out a map of Roiwa on the table.

" this is the Dragons Backbone." The one on the right from said, from behind his helmets visor. "It is deep in Garheim territory. Only eleven leagues from the Northen sea. The small town estabilished there is almost no better than a fishing village." He stopped for breath. At which point the other Paladin took his oppurtunity for an inter-faction jab to say "Most of Garheim is." There were chuckles around the table. Dante did not react, he had never cared for insulting the men of the Northen lands. After a few moments silent, the former resumed his report. "The Assassins have invaded with a full brigade of dragons soldiers and-" Dante held up a hand and he stopped. "Assassins?" Was all he said. The Paladin who was speaking sighed and, turned to Duke Harold. "You have not told him?" He asked. Duke Harold took a deep breath and, looked at Dante. "I suppose I didn't burden you with this news yet did I?" Before Dante could answer he continued. "The Assassins are our greatest rival Three hundred years ago a desert tribe was suspected of magic usage. A full company of Paladins was sent deep into Loreas to investigate. When they arrived what they saw was a massacare. The Areani.... The special forces of the Loreas military had arrived first. None were being spared by these animals, women and, children were being put to death. Without hesitation the Paladins charged into action they fought back the Areani forces and saved the village." At that he paused and, turned to the knight on his left. "Get me a drink laddie I am parched from all this speaking." He turned back to Dante and, started again. "Naive they were in those days though, foolishly they took them in forgetting their own mission and, treating them as refugees. It was the third night into out journey back to Lenfald when all were awoken by screams. The very people we had fought so hard to save, had betrayed them. Murdering countless of the order in their sleep. By the time they had driven them away, the number of dead amongest themselves was beyond the count of grief." At this Duke Harold looked down and, breathed out a heavy sigh before continuing. "After they made it back to Lenfald they sent inquirers out among Loreas seeking answers they found it one night when a young Areani warrior arrived at their compound at the risk of his own death. After being ushered into the main chambers to meet with Godfrey Oswald the fourth Chief Paladin of the order. He told him of all he knew of the desert tribe. He said they were the scourge of the western desert. A group of cutthroats for hire, and that was the beginning of our trouble with this group. I have told you what you need to know, now can we continue with the briefing?" Dante nodded thoughtfully rubbing his chin. "Our plan is simple. Take all available forces we have and crush them." The Paladin giving the report said. "No." Was all Dante said. he looked across the table meeting the others mans eye that were hidden behind his visor. "Excuse me" He said in return. "This I think has been our fault through the years. Allowing our brashness to interfere with sound logic." Dante leaned down and, looked over the map spread across the table. "If my map reading skills serve me well this is a mountain pass here yes?" Dante asked. "Yes that is" the other replied. "Well then, If we lead a company archers through we could flank behind the opposing force." the moment Dante suggested it heads begin to shake around the room. Duke Harold broke the silence "There is a reason there's no name beside the dotted line lad. Few if any have made it through that treacherous mountain pass." Dante began nodding at this when he looked across the table to look Duke Harold in the eye he said "Most men, but what of the elves?" When he said this, smiles broke out in the room. In fact everyone in the room was smiling, everyone except the elves. "We leave in the morning" Dante said.

Had a shoot with Erin at Franklin Park. We didn't have a lot of time but I think we got some great looking shots. I hop[e I have the oppurtunity to work with her again soon and get some more great shots

U.S. Army Spouses apart of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in the brigade spouse flight on Fort Drum, NY May 12, 2022. Spouses had the oppurtunity to fly in UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Wilson)

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NEW YORK (22 May, 2014) - Sailors select comics to take home after a tour of DC Comics in Manhattan as a part of Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The Weeklong celebration is an unparalleled oppurtunity for the citizes of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Magen Weatherwax/Released)

On selected Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway running days Queensland Omnibus and Coach offer the chance to ride in a heritage bus. The bus operates from either swanbank or the Racecourse station pending the operational pattern being operated.

On October 9th 2016 the bus selected for the day was a 1958 Leyland Tiger built for use in Adelaide South Australia. The Bus is the last example in a complete operational state. Fitted with three sets of doors the bus was designed to be worked by a conductor similiar to the local trams with entry via the rear doors.

The starting point for the ride was Swanbank Station, a small historic hand out was supplied by the driver before departure from Swanbank. A number of passengers from the train took the oppurtunity along with myself to take a ride. The buses destination today was nearby Box Flat, the location of a memorial dedicated to 17 men who lost their lives in a minning accident in July 1972. The driver gave a small talk on the memorial and the impacts that this accident had upon on the area and the state during the 1970's.

The memorial site features a large stone plinth that holds a large plaque with the names of those that lost their lives, a small information panel attached to a second stone plinth off to the side of the main plaque gives a small run down on the tragic event and lists the deceased and their occupation.

Back on the bus the driver temporarily paused the bus near the position of where the old mine was located. Pointing out the locations of where the powerstation and mine was located and the few remaining items of the complex.

On the return to Swanbank those that wish to make use of the picnic grounds the bus will stop and drop off. The Bus returns back to Swanbank in time to catch the train back to Racecourse platform.

There is a shop opposite the El Prado museum in Madrid that has several of these figures peering over the balcony. Why? I knoweth not, but they make good photo oppurtunities.

Lightroom>Photomatix>CS3>Topaz Adjust

U.S. Army Spouses apart of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in the brigade spouse flight on Fort Drum, NY May 12, 2022. Spouses had the oppurtunity to fly in UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Wilson)

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NEW YORK (22 May, 2014) - Yeoman 3rd Class Robert Kroeger (Left) and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Vince Cassamasse (Right), Sailors from the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), see the sights in Times Square during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The Weeklong celebration is an unparalleled oppurtunity for the citizes of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Magen Weatherwax/Released)

It's been a while since I went out on a little photo trip. So last weekend my wife and I decided to go to the aquarium in Pier 39. This is our first time to the Aquarium of the bay, it wasn't as good as Monterey bay aquarium but it had some interesting exhibits. We really enjoyed the walk inside the glass tunnel with sharks, sting rays and school of fish swimming all around us. Overall it was a fun experience and I would definitely recommend this place to people with kids. The kids were so excited to see the sharks and sting rays they didn't care much about the jelly fish that gave me a good oppurtunity to take pictures of them. This is the my favourite jelly fish shot from last weekend. Hope you guys like it.

EXIF:

Canon XSI

28-75mm lens at 60mm

IS0 800

f2.8 1/25sec.

USQ, my humble university...in Toowoomba, QLD.

First time trying some tilt shift miniature fakes - I figured flying was an ideal oppurtunity to start...whadaya think?

...and with these two shots I start my "Tilt-shift Miniature Fakes" set.

Had a shoot with Erin at Franklin Park. We didn't have a lot of time but I think we got some great looking shots. I hop[e I have the oppurtunity to work with her again soon and get some more great shots

Shiva Tattva Yoga School offers 2 Weeks Beginners Yoga Teachers Training course in Rishikesh. Our 2 weeks Yoga TTC program is programmed in such a way that the participants mind and body cleansing followed by meditation practice of multi style Asana like hatha, kundalini, astanaga - Vinyasa,Iyenger style, Pranayama, Manta chanting, Kriyas. So don’t miss this #Golden #oppurtunity #limited #seats #Reserve #yours #now

Patient. This is all new to me, you know? You ever get that feeling where it just feels strange and you want to go back, but you can't? It's like, something's holding me back from this relationship. I can't ever get past it, you know?

Therapist. First of all, being honest, no, I don't know. Second of all, I don't even know what you're here for, what to diagnose you, what you're problem is. You're being introspective and emotional and all that stuff, but I can't read minds, Samual. You have to tell me what's wrong.

Patient. This relationship is new to me. Commitment is strange and I want to go back to being single, but I can't. I've mentioned "relationship." That should've told you I'm dealing with feelings of affection and love and all these things I never... ugh! And something's holding me back from being in love with her. It's driving me insane.

Therapist. (Puts away marker, clipboard, and glasses) Sam, I'm speaking to you as a friend now, not as a therapist.

Patient. Good, because you're a terrible one.

Therapist. (Sighs, almost annoyed) She's a wonderful girl. It's not surprising that you're not her first. Before you two were an item, you jumped at every oppurtunity to be with her, you comforted her, and you waited for her. Now that she's all yours, you're scared of not providing her needs in a partner. The needs that the others before you lacked and that's why you're holding back. It's fear, Sam. You're being cautious. Cautious is fine at the beginning of a relationship but if this goes on too long, caution can make you distant.

Patient. You're...right. I'm scared. I'm scared of losing her. I don't want to get too close with her because I know the closer I get, the harder it hurts when it ends. (Pauses) You're not bad at this at all.

Therapist. Well, we're still in college and I absolutely despise the psychology professer here. Plus therapists don't usually have a background of your childhood, your hobbies, your strengths, your weaknesses, your phobias... I'm not a good therapist. I just know how to be a good friend.

Patient. You're my best friend, Katherine. I wouldn't expect any less from you.

And SCENE! Just freewrote that duet right on the spot. My name isn't really Katherine. It's really Kady. And I'm actually a right-brained person even though me writing with my right hand shows differently. When I'm being filmed or photograph, I usually switch whatever I'm doing to my left hand to be percieved as different and more of an outside-of-the-box kind of person. I do write with my right hand, but I do just about everything else with my left hand with the exception of a few sports.

One main thing I do with my left hand is eat. If I'm eating ice cream, I hold the spoon on my left. If I eat spaghetti, the fork goes to the left. If I eat noodles, I use my left hand for chopsticks. I've eaten left-handed since I was about 11-12. I can even write neatly with my left but not as fast. However, I do find myself going up to the board in French and writing exercises subconciously with my south paw and scribbling with no difficulty.

Brighton High School Vs. Lone Peak High School in 5 A Volleyball Championship.

Brighton went on to win the series

Volleyball is one of those sports you don't really have to shoot the whole match to get highlights, so it gave me an oppurtunity to shoot some photos until i had to pick up the video camera

A cherished project of mine to capture and document the life by the gigantic river Brahmaputra that enters India in the north-eastern frontier state of Arunachal, travels through Assam and has its confluence with the ocean in Bengal.

I have been having discussions with quite a few eminent who have been born an brought up on the banks of this river. I have just started the project as I my work has started taking me to Dibrugarh University where I have become a catalyst to empower the youth of Assam. It is a blessing.

First of the dancers who have been kind to participate are two students, Sattriya dancers, from centre of performing arts at DU - Bhagyashree Senapati and Purasmita Bordoloi; Also I had an oppurtunity to capture.a bunch of youth who do their physical training on the banks of Brahmaputra, The fishermen's village that lives on Brahmaputra

Everynow and then I have a ride down Claro Road to Emsleys yard on the off chance that there may be somthing new in the yard or maybe a photo oppurtunity worth grabbing.

On January 6th I was well chuffed...... Clearly there was a big job on early Monday morning as Liebherr LTM 110-5.2 200 tonner KF02NUU was parked outside in the road along with her support truck...... the companies fantastic Scania R620 V8 "Topline" STGO Cat 3 & Brohus 5 Axle ( Self Steering ) Trailer waiting to depart Monday and perfect for a few fots there and then....... I happen to really like this particular crane...... you could say she was a favourite of mine.

Den Helder is a nice place for sunrieses and sunsets. Because it has the most sunshine hours of the Netherlands and sea on three sides of the city, we've got the most oppurtunities to experience the sunrises and sunsets over the sea.

This is a HDR picture, created with Photomatix Pro.

by elise.kyani ift.tt/1OrM5YU

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NEW YORK (22 May, 2014) - Sailors observe a painting of Superman during a tour of DC Comics in Manhattan as a part of Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The Weeklong celebration is an unparalleled oppurtunity for the citizes of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Magen Weatherwax/Released)

* Music - makes me smile, makes me happy, different songs give me the oppurtunity to dive into memories I have with the songs, somehow it´s like I feel the moments once more

* children - the connection to the world, the future

* friends - they give something to me and I can give it back. Friends make the world full of life!

* Nature - sometimes I feel so full of life, joy, happiness when I see somthing beautiful what´s so little but I still have the eyes to see it

Daihatsu Rocky with extreme modified for offroad competiton

This is the teaser of my next photography oppurtunity when I bumped to this group of 4x4 cars at Nabalu Lodge, Kundasang during our stop for dinner.

All Rights Reserved(c)2009. Do not use photo without permission. Contact me if you want to use/buy photos.

Won "Best Wrap" at Slammed Enuff ATL 2K16 .. Was offered the oppurtunity to shoot this car after a grand opening of a friend's shop. All I can say is so clean and I'm happy with the turn out!

--> Haza Gallery Creative for providing models, customs, make up and all accesories

changing before the concert, noticed my shirt matches the decor of the room. couldn't pass up an oppurtunity to take a picture in the fragmented wall mirror. did i mention her house is amazing?

Having gained an oppurtunity and permission to move the Alexander Dennis Enviro 400H demonstrator round the yard and into the sun I keenly took advantage and fired off a couple of shots of it in the lovely sunshine this afternoon brought. Here we see an offside view of SN59AWW in the yard at Starbeck clearly showing its temporary destination set up for its short stay

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NEW YORK (22 May, 2014)- Wynonna Judd and her husband Michael Scott 'Cactus' Moser pose with Sailors on the set of Good Morning America during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The Weeklong celebration is an unparalleled oppurtunity for the citizes of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Magen Weatherwax/Released)

Everynow and then I have a ride down Claro Road to Emsleys yard on the off chance that there may be somthing new in the yard or maybe a photo oppurtunity worth grabbing.

On January 6th I was well chuffed...... Clearly there was a big job on early Monday morning as Liebherr LTM 110-5.2 200 tonner KF02NUU was parked outside in the road along with her support truck...... the companies fantastic Scania R620 V8 "Topline" STGO Cat 3 & Brohus 5 Axle ( Self Steering ) Trailer waiting to depart Monday and perfect for a few fots there and then....... I happen to really like this particular crane...... you could say she was a favourite of mine.

I picked Riverbank State Park for my vantage point and was rewarded with three close flyby oppurtunity and the Shuttle turned on final approach to JFK right over my head. I was jumping and shouting like and 8 Year old: IT FLEW OVER MY HOUSE!

View in LARGE

In a hindsight I really made a good decision going out that day. I knew it was one of those few oppurtunity to be made otherwise this rare photo op my not come again. It was a perfect recipe: wet snow, puffy snow, wet snow again and eventually flurries overnight made this. Despite having some frozen fingers, it was all worth it.

Canon Rebel XTi (400D)

EF 50mm f1.4

Calgary AB Canada

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NEW YORK (22 May, 2014)- Wynonna Judd and her husband Michael Scott 'Cactus' Moser pose with Sailors on the set of Good Morning America during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week New York, now in its 26th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. The Weeklong celebration is an unparalleled oppurtunity for the citizes of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Magen Weatherwax/Released)

U.S. Army Spouses apart of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in the brigade spouse flight on Fort Drum, NY May 12, 2022. Spouses had the oppurtunity to fly in UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Wilson)

Please click to see large view!!

A very fast wall this one. After a few weeks in bed with a flu i just couldnt shake and a lot of drawing time tis was my first oppurtunity to bust out a new style i've been working on...Special thakns to Mark for a bangin weekend

Lt. Cmdr. Lauren Nilsen, a Bohemia, N.Y. native, serves a ball to athletes during preparation for the 2013 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1, 2013. Nilsen serves in the Nurse Corps out of Navy Operational Support Center, Denver. Nilsen said she is thankful for the oppurtunity to coach at the 2013 Marine Corps Trials and work with wounded warriors. The Trials is an opportunity for wounded Marines, veterans and allies to compete in wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, track and field, swimming, archery and shooting. The top 50 athletes will go on to compete against wounded warriors from the other branches of military service at the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., in May.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler L. Main)

my neighbour had just taken delivery of this mccormick cx110 seen on the right so we took the oppurtunity to photograph it beside my 07 cx105 which is on the left. his tractor was new in 2010

Journeying through the photographic world. Every wednesday, Staffordshire University students are given the oppurtunity to hear famous photographers talk about their work. 27/10/10 photographer and teacher, Paul Hill MBE.

The Murray Spartans take on the Cottonwood Colts in the 4A Championship

Volleyball is one of those sports you don't really have to shoot the whole match to get highlights, so it gave me an oppurtunity to shoot some photos until i had to pick up the video camera

Active Canvas presents two Yakshagana performances by "Saligrama Makkala Mela".

Yakshagana(Kannada) - Veera Vrishasena - 15th May 2010 7:00 p.m

Yakshagana(Kannada) -Babruvahana Kalaga - 16th May 2010 11:00 a.m

Venue: H.N.Kalakshetra, National College, 7th Block, Jayanagar

More about Active Canvas:- activecanvas.in/

Thanks to Divya for this oppurtunity :)

Do visit to my blog for the report:

get2shaan.blogspot.com/2010/05/yakshagana-behind-scene.html

Safety First!

Handmade Kumihimo Cuff

7" long x 2" wide

Fits wrists 7" to 9"

* * *

Tired of not coordinating your accesories with your safety orange hunting vest? Missing the neon orange of the 80s? Want some dayglo orange for that rave coming up? Want to dazzle the school kids at your crossing guard job?

Look no more!

Safety First! is a handmade 8 strand kumihimo cuff made from dayglo/safety orange yarn, I believe to be 100% acrylic, possibly acrylic/wool blend. This awesomely bright yarn is from the Team BNA Traveling Swap Box and found its home with me.

This is a fun cuff! It features a gloriously cool handmade stoneware flower by Lisa Peters ART, securely attached to the cuff with a Czech glass druk bead in teal with a vitrial coating. The flower itself color coordinates with the cuff itself, with a glazing of cobalt, hints of teal and bright orange.

The ends of this spectacularly bright- and I mean bright!- cuff are handbeaded in peyote stitch, using 6lb FireLine, with Czech glass seed beads in cobalt and teal. The clasp is a silver plated extension chain and lobster claw clasp.

Amaze your friends! Blind the deer or wild turky or men or women- equal oppurtunity here!-or whatever you chose to hunt! Flash back to the 80s! Where ever you wear it, Safety First! is sure to turn heads! If not completely blind people!

The first 3 photos are taken in direct sunlight. They serve to show just how bright this cuff is. The last 2 photos were taken in indirect sunlight. When I say neon, I mean neon!

A prop spacesuit as worn by Cilian Murphy in the movie Sunshine.

On display at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne as part of the Star Voyager exhibition. The exhibition was about the depiction of outer space on film and featured footage, literature and artifacts of the history of space on film, both real and fictional. A fascinating exhibition. Photography isn't allowed inside the venue, where this spacesuit, and eight others were on display initially. On a later visit, however, I found they had moved this one into the foyer, so I took the oppurtunity to get some photos.

ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

i was tagged...

1. i'm a runner. i am amazed everyday that i have this talent and i can''t imagine my life without it. it has brought me so many oppurtunities.

2. the two week relationship i had with a boy has brought me more tears and joy then he will ever now.

3. music is a huge part of who i am. it has brought me great comfort where i could not have found it otherwise.

4. i start college next year. i'm more then ready to start now yet i know that in 6 months i'll be scared out of my mind.

5. my entire extended family lives 3,000 miles away from me. i have never understood why my parents didn't want my siblings and i to grow up near them or why they tore us away.

6. i feel much more comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt or my running clothes then anything else. i stil love to get dressed up though.

7. i cannot think of three more things to write.

8. photography has taught me to look at life and poepl in different ways.

9. coldplay is my favorite band. i also love bon iver, sigur ros, death cab...i could go on forever.

10. i used to think it was funny how people had trouble finishing these. now i know why. i feel lame because two of my ten aren't even legit.

...and many more to come.

First time trying some tilt shift miniature fakes - I figured flying was an ideal oppurtunity to start...whadaya think?

...and with these two shots I start my "Tilt-shift Miniature Fakes" set.

shot in the garden at my house. this might be a cowslip???. anyways just liked it and it was also a nice oppurtunity to make my first macro shots with my by then new lens (sigma 18-200 , 1:3,5-6,3) , i def. will be using this lens for my macro shots from now on, as long as i dont have a real macro lens...(yeah..keep on dreaming..LOL)

NL: deze bloem heb ik met mijn nieuwe lens geschoten in de tuin bij mij thuis. geen flauw idee(zoals altijd) hoe deze bloem heet..

@ scranfield : eh.. trust me it is the lens..LOL..

Everynow and then I have a ride down Claro Road to Emsleys yard on the off chance that there may be somthing new in the yard or maybe a photo oppurtunity worth grabbing.

On January 6th I was well chuffed...... Clearly there was a big job on early Monday morning as Liebherr LTM 1200-5.2 200 tonner KF02NUU was parked outside in the road along with her support truck...... the companies fantastic Scania R620 V8 "Topline" STGO Cat 3 & Brohus 5 Axle ( Self Steering ) Trailer waiting to depart Monday and perfect for a few fots there and then....... I happen to really like this particular crane...... you could say she was a favourite of mine.

So I parked my car in front of her for a shot........ Seen here.