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Whilst going out to take photos in remote areas is exercise and is unlikely to be high risk for virus transmission, the government guidelines do ask us to minimise the time spent outdoors. For the different types of photography that interest myself I am unlikely to capture the images I want in an hour or so, and so therefore might as well not bother.... not to mention all the kit I need to lug about - I hardly look like I'm purely taking exercise.... then there is the 'unnecessary' car journey I would need to make.... oh and the looks and comments I would get from people who might live more 'locally' than myself.... even if I travelled within my own 'local council' borough. Perhaps the government can have two different definitions of the word 'local'.
Anyway, for all these reasons, photography is off the cards for myself at the moment. So the bonus is looking through the archives.
For now, that's where my images are coming from.
Keeping myself busy though building a new website, putting a couple of books together and of course elite sport is continuing for the time being so my other 'day' job is taking a good slice of my time too.
Many thanks for taking the time to view, fave and/or comment on some of my images.
When I asked my wife if she had any keychains that I might photograph for this week's "Keychain" Macro Mondays theme, she came up with several, including this one. It's made from a vintage spoon handle. My wife doesn't remember where or how she got it. But apparently it's a "thing," because a Web search turns up lots of "Spoon Handle" keychains selling on Etsy..
HMM
And his loyal swamp puppies! Ask first before petting!
☆Featured Camp Syndicate Items☆
✦ SOMEONE → Stillwater Triton Skin (Murky)
✦ Kururu → Kiara Hair
You can find all of the Camp Syndicate Items ☆HERE☆ until November 9th! As usual, I have linked all creator's Marketplaces or in-world locations so that you can find the goodies after the event ends!
P.S. If you're interested in also being a big swamp puppy, you can get it from the Cerberus marketplace, ☆HERE☆, with the Bayou Beast coming in several sizes and the ability to be quadrupedal or bipedal!
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.”
― Lewis Carroll , Alice in Wonderland
"I want to chase them! Can I never turn back?" She asked, looking longingly up at the sky, towards her dreams, towards adventure... towards the unknown.
"But what about what you already have here?" A response with another question, eyeing her with disapproval. "Responsibilities, promises and what society expects of you..."
She pouted, heaving a huge sigh, still looking up at the sky. Stubborn nature taking over, "I don't care, I'll never come back." she said adamantly.
"In due time..." The words were whispered, a hand reaching over her chest, "Don't waste time..." it repeated over and over...
P.S. Photo taken at one of Missing Melody's public spots, the open meadow. Best place for inspiration and relaxation. ;)
This is a very dangerous thing to do! These are wild animals after all. The bird was very tolerant and this guy got away with his ears intact but it could have turned out much worse.
It was a fun day I will admit. They are asking if they can do it again. We will see.
Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday
I've always wanted to make an image that paid tribute to 'Christina's World' www.moma.org/collection/works/78455 and when I came upon this scene near Ballina, Co. Mayo I asked my friend Sean the Sheep to pose, as I lacked a more appropriate model....
For my best shots of 2023, go here: www.flickr.com/photos/191087541@N02/albums/72177720308859...
Luuk Heis asked if this is possible...well I liked the way it sounded but it is based on the fact that I think that globally you can go local as in locovores who try to eat local produce. And thanks to people like Barbara Kingsolver the idea is catching on more and more..We eat at restaurants that try to use local produce..less energy costs in terms of transporting the items...not produced by AgriBusiness but local family farmers...more organic,less pesticides,less antibiotics in the chickens etc.
Actually, tastes better...
asks me
how old i am
i tell it
i’m the same age
as this morning’s darkness
but this evening
i’ll be the same age
as tomorrow’s light
and all the other goods
that have expired
By Tóroddur Poulsen
Translated from Faroese by Randi Ward
Camera: Pentax 67II, medium format, 45mm f4 SMC, Lee orange filter and medium grad 0.3.
Film: Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II, developer: Ilford DDX, 1+4, 20C, 10min. 2 inversions every 30 sec.
"Earache! That is what you get when you don’t listen to the woman in your life when she tells you to bring an umbrella while visiting Manchester; just ask that gentleman there!"
Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist from Manchester who spearheaded the UK’s suffragette movement and helped women obtain the right to vote.
One of our guests has style!
We had lunch with friends and I couldn't resist asking her to pose on their steps
Back to work tomorrow - I'm almost looking forward to getting back into a routine!
Same marina as yesterday's posting. This is from the end, towards Oslo. The moonlight was great, even if the moon was not full.
I've decided to keep the flairs and star trails.
If you wonder what's wrong with the reflections, there is a sheet of thin ice a few hundred meters out.
Thanks for stopping by.
All comments are appreciated.
Whitby is a seaside town in North Yorkshire, England. It has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port developed during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets and was (along with the nearby fishing village of Staithes) where Captain Cook learned seamanship. It is also, of course, where Dracula famously landed in Bram Stoker's novel. The gulls are huge and it is an offence to feed them due to the number of attacks in recent years. This one is asking for chips.
I have been asked by a few people to list the things I use in my photos so I am going to attempt to do that for you.
Please keep in mind that this particular little shoot was done for my own personal enjoyment and I'm not trying to promote any particular vendor or designer. That being said all of these designers are top notch in my book so I can recommend any of them without hesitation. All of the things I'm using here are on the older side but still available on MP I think.
Lets start with Darius, my little Shiba Inu. He's from the Rezz Room and I just adore him.
Next my head is from Lelutka and is the Nuri, my body is by Maitreya. (Lara) Both have a custom shape done by yours truly and the skin is Glam Affair 016 shade. The face is Bekka.
I'm wearing Vanity Hair "Own It" in the "Must Have" color pack.
My nails are "Avanti Satima"
Last but not least I use Lizzie's six pack applier. If you haven't been to Lizzie's go. No, really.
For my clothes I have The Utopia "Lucilla" on my feet, my leggings are Hugo Designs Latex "Ilana Pants" from the corset set and my top is the Ricielli "Jodi Sweater".
It might also be worth mentioning that I customize my own poses and the leash and collar for Darius are drawn in after the fact so don't freak out if you get him and you can't find the leash option.
I've recently made the step over from processing using Lightroom to using CaptureOne. Thought I'd have a go on one of my own favorites.
(Asker is the place I live. It is roughly 20 km outside Oslo, the capitol of Norway.)
Harvey asked Doris after encountering a spectral presence among the sunflowers. "I think he might be a bit peeved..."
Created for The Hypothetical Awards "Frightfully Fun!" Challenge: www.flickr.com/groups/1179479@N25/discuss/72157648191651662/
Created for The Blind Pig Speakeasy Haunted House activity thread: www.flickr.com/groups/photopigs/discuss/72157647106658699/