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The things I do for a photograph....
Bought that paper you see in the background (it's a PS layer).
Borrrowed friend's hair curling thingummy.
Curled hair, even though not going out anywhere.
Took this photo with a big hangover.
Put the Dragonfly necklace on because I know one of my contacts is mad about them.
Edited this for Flickr Group Roulette (with a big hangover) and layer it up. (scroll down to see the two layers that made this image)
Origami Kusudama (Maria Sinayskaya)
rectangles (1:3), 30 units, no glue
Color-change version is possible too.
I just revamped my entire scrapbook/guest room. I painted some old bookcases black. I rearranged furniture, painted my bulletin board, and covered it in damask felt wrapping paper. I also got a metal ruler, attached it to my wall with double sided tape and stuck some magnetic storage tins on it.
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a monthly challenge called "Freestyle On The Fifth". A different theme chosen by a member of the group each month, and the image is to be posted on the 5th of the month.
This month the theme, "bird" was chosen by Beverley (www.flickr.com/photos/137349496@N06/).
This is my first invitation to participate in "Freestyle On The Fifth", so I would just like to thank the FFF+ Group for allowing me to add my photos to the pool.
This second entry was inspired by my umbrella and parasol collection. I have a large collection of brollies, antique and new, including a few with hooked bird handles.
The one on the right is the oldest in my collection. It is an 1820s silk parasol. It is French, and when opened, the circumfrence of the silk shade is remarkably small by today's standards, as was the fashion then. The handle of pear wood is carved into an elegant duck's head. It's beak is made of copper, and its eyes are made of drops of amber. It was a gift to me from a very dear friend who was also an antique dealer.
The middle one is a "Paragon" umbrella made by S. Fox and Company in England. It an exuberant example of roaring 20s fun! This umbrella was made in the era when plastic was a new and expensive material. The handle is wood, but the head, also a duck, is made of Bakelite. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was developed by the Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York in 1907. This umbrella comes with its original tassel around its handle and its original sheath. S. Fox and Company was established in 1868 and still manufacture umbrellas in England to this day. This umbrella was also a gift to me from another dear friend who was also an antique dealer.
The umbrella on the left is a Mary Poppins umbrella. Whoever has seen either the 1974 Walt Disney film starring Julie Andrews, or the 2018 Mary Poppins Returns film starring Emily Blunt will recognise this snappy parrot brolly who talks back and scolds Mary Poppins. This umbrella has a hand painted wooden handle and was brought back for me from New York by friends who saw the Broadway musical of Mary Poppins in 2007.
The avian themed paper they rest against is luxury paper that I bought from Borders bookshop when they were closing down. I always felt the paper was too pretty to use and would come in handy some day!
So here we have my "Gaggle of Brollies" entry.
or, a tribute to dyxie. day 359 of 365.
For almost as long as I've known her, I've wanted to do a tribute shot to becky, aka dyxie. You can see her fun and quirky point of view in all of her photos, and she's not afraid to share who she really is. I admire her quite a bit, and definitely wanted to try a dyxie signature shot before the end of my 365 project.
so, here i am, not in a bathtub, and I don't have natural light or an awesome red phone, but I do have that wrapping paper I was obsessed with finding, and I'm at least near the bathtub. :) becky, you are the best!
Also, as of today (Sunday!), I have 4 days left of my project. You might have noticed me uploading photos not numbered in order - that is because there were about 30 that for whatever reason I hadn't uploaded on the day they were taken, and I was backlogged. so yeah. Only 4 more backlogged shots left to upload, and 4 new ones to take! :) yay!
strobist info: sony f56am into shoot through umbrella, camera left, 1/4 power. triggered via sony wireless.
explore #11
I woke up early this morning feeling quite inspired. I planned to head out for a photo walk before breakfast, but before I did, I decided to wrap a gift first that I wanted to post today . . . need I say more!
I started my Christmas present wrapping today....
But didn't get it finished. Damn! I spent almost three hours this afternoon buried in wrapping paper, gift, bows and tape stuck to my fingers....and then the kids came home from school. Haha!
To be continued....
After I scanned this in, I realized that the print is slightly off-set on the faces. I still like the images anyways.
SCOUT: "Hullo Paddy! Happy birthday to you!"
PADDY: "Thank you very much Scout."
SCOUT: "Goodness Paddy, what is that?"
PADDY: "It's a birthday card and a birthday gift for me from a very special friend."
SCOUT: "Goodness! How lucky you are Paddy! Look, even the wrapping is especially chosen for you! How terribly thoughtful and kind."
PADDY: "Yes it is! This special friend has great attention to detail, and a very kind and generous heart!"
PADDY: "Hullo everyone! Do you know what? Bears have two birthdays. Do you know what else? Today is one of my birthdays! And do you know what else? Today is my Daddy's birthday too! Isn't that a wonderful coincidence!"
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout is a recent addition to our little family. He was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
We're Here: Wrapping Paper
While they were sleeping, I packed everything up. I found Sabrina's box which was perfect for today's theme. I've had a great weekend. Flew my kite, played in the sand, held a shark, the kids saw a shark in the water, went parasailing, saw a massive manta ray, and even got my name on a billboard. Stay tuned for that one later. My heart is full of love.
Xoxoxo
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PADDY: "The card reads:
Happy birthday Paddy!
We hope you have a very special day and how extra special to share your day with your wonderful Daddy.
Sending lots of love and hugs and kisses your way."
SCOUT: "Isn't that nice?"
PADDY: "Yes it is Scout. Thank you so much my special friend! I feel very special on my birthday."
SCOUT: "And so you should Paddy!"
PADDY: "Hullo everyone! Do you know what? Bears have two birthdays. Do you know what else? Today is one of my birthdays! And do you know what else? Today is my Daddy's birthday too! Isn't that a wonderful coincidence!"
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout is a recent addition to our little family. He was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
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Not a favourite of mine, but the day is drawing to a close and I've spent the last few hours on the floor wrapping gifts so it seemed only right to showcase one as the photo of the day.
I still have some wrapping to do, so I'm off.
I will be trying to play catch up with your streams and such all weekend. It's going to be a busy one.
Hope all is well with everyone.
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Power Rangers / Einwickelpapier (Sticker)
Fleer Dubble Bubble Gum / Power Rangers
Copyright: Haim Saban 1994
ex ephemera-collection MTP
Head Band & Earrings: Puddles. Cookie Couture - @Anthem Dec 3rd - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anthem/102/140/1106
main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/OMY/126/132/2501
Sweater: [ADD] Antis Sweater - main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ADD/133/48/1001
Wrapping Paper: Aardvark : Whacking Wrapping Rolls - main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful%20Shore/245/13/1503
Body Parts Ornaments: Aardvark : Golden Delights - main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful%20Shore/245/13/1503
Ballsack Ornaments: Aardvark : Santa's Sacks - main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful%20Shore/245/13/1503
Jeans & Boots: epoch. iri set. - main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Faerie%20Isle/70/13/2332
Coffee Platter: Aardvark : Hot Chocolate Spa Day - main store - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful%20Shore/245/13/1503
I had some wasted ceiling space in a closet as well as a need to organize wrapping paper, so I put together this storage solution. It's only 4 anchors and screws and some galvanized wire. Before this, I had tried 3M decorating clips and thread, but it wasn't strong enough to hold this much weight. Step back. See this set.
"7 Days of Shooting" "Week #24 ~ Rainbows & Bows or Christmas Paper" "Macro Monday"
Taken at The Regency, Laguna Woods, California. © 2014 All Rights Reserved.
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Lots of sliding to get to this weird and eerie place! HSS!
Reflecting spoons are altogether too much fun! You're going to see still more of them, my friends, though I'm beginning to slow down! Thanks so much for your patience and enthusiasm!
This is an inversion! I love the way shadows in the original become light sources in the inversion!
Taken at The Regency, Laguna Woods, California. © 2015 All Rights Reserved.
My images are not to be used, copied, edited, or blogged without my explicit permission.
Please!! NO Glittery Awards or Large Graphics...Buddy Icons are OK. Thank You!
Many thanks for every kind comment, fave, your words of encouragement, and the inspiration of your fine photography,
my Flickr friends! You make my day every day!
PERFECTLY AGED
Took some wine, hors d'oeuvres and paper plates to a friends in celebration of being together for the first time in over a year
and a half!
Just like old times, but still with a bit of trepidation, even though they were both vaccinated. Still so much unknown.
Be safe, everyone.
New product at my shop! I've made a paper wreath out of old wrapping paper! Great to decorate your home during the holidays!
-chelsey
