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This small portion of the Crooked River in Smith Rock State Park appears to be on fire. I did not boost the saturation, color, or brightness of the river water at all -- this golden glow is straight out of the camera. What you're seeing and what caught my eye is the reflection of bright morning sunlight illuminating the tuff and basalt cliff face just above the river. This was shortly after sunrise when the river banks in the shot were still in shade, while the rock wall above them was bathed in sunlight. Pretty dramatic effect!
This is such a fun UV fluorescence image, taken uncropped and only slightly edited from a Lumix S1R with the kit lens, and five Adaptalux UV lighting arms. Read on to head down the rabbit hole!
The name is believed to be a combination of two Greek words, “ellos/hellos” which means “fawn”, and “bora” meaning “food”. Looking like this flower could be hanging in a FernGully ballroom, that’s where the name of this image comes from. The more you know! :)
A behind-the-scenes photo of the setup will help with the rest of the description immensely, so here it is: donkom.ca/bts/_1090222.jpg . This image isn’t shot with a macro lens, and it isn’t cropped in any way. The Lumix S 24-105mm F/4 lens is more capable for macro photography than any other such lens I’ve used, making it even more versatile. The image needs to be photographed in complete darkness for the ultraviolet light to fluoresce and give off visible light, which is why I have layers of black cloth overtop which would completely cover the subject, with lights off, when taking the image.
The light source here was the Adaptalux lighting system with five UV lighting arms. One looks a little different as it was a prototype they had sent me during their product launch, but I purchased the other four as well as the control pod 2.0 which has a “boost” feature to really push the brightness of the lights at the end of controllable, flexible arms. I’ve used a lot of UV light sources, but this is the most consumer approachable. No modifying flashes with exotic filters, though you need complete darkness and longer exposures with higher ISO settings.
For those curious (you’re still reading, right?), the image was shot at F/18 for the greatest depth of field without compromising the resolution of a 47MP sensor, ISO 1600 and a 30sec exposure. I always do a test with the UV lights off before I go ahead, looking to see a completely dark image. If it’s pitch black, it means that the ambient light will not contaminate the scene. What you’re seeing here is UV from the Adaptalux arms and no ambient light. The speckled colours on the leaves are native to the cultivar (Helleborus Vavavoom Pink) and visible in regular light as well, but the fluorescence is due to its heritage.
Hellebores, also called Lenten Roses or Christmas Roses, are part of the Buttercup family. I’ve seen some very interesting fluorescence as well as ultraviolet reflectance – the light that insects can see – produce unexpected results here. We have some Marsh Marigolds, also in the same family, that produce a very deep and dark pattern to attract pollinators ( www.flickr.com/photos/donkom/34783610615/ ). I’d love the opportunity to explore more flowers in this family and others to uncover the secrets that they hide, like this Chandelier of light visible only to those who see the world differently.
Want to get inside my head beyond this description? I hold photo workshops, and you can get a list of them here: www.donkom.ca/workshops/
The Invalidnova housing experiment in Prague, dating from 1958. Probably a lot nicer now that the windows are modern double glazed ones and there are no longer any secret police routinely installing bugging equipment to check on the residents' political preferences.
Strange colours, with yellow pathway, thanks to sodium lighting. Hand held shot with the kit lens at quite high ISO.
In PP, I've boosted yellows a litle, cropped down, denoised and sharpened, but there's a limit to how sharp this can get, given that it was taken hand-held in the middle of the night.
It is approaching two years since I last cross-dressed as a woman and right now the mood to do so is strong. I have it bad! I am desperate to shave my legs, put on my make-up and wear female clothing. I really want to spend a few hours as my female self. It’s not going to happen though. I am hoping I will have an opportunity this year but it is looking like I may have t wait until next year…yikes!
Hopefully, an unexpected opportunity with enough time for me to prep myself and enjoy a nice long period of time as my female alter-ego will present itself. I adore becoming my female self but I need to be patient.
I have been thinking, rather frequently, about my cross-dressing and I am aware that I enjoy trying out a variety of styles. Sometimes I want to be rather glamorous, sometimes I want to be sexy and flirty, other times. Want to wear smart feminine business attire and other occasions I want pass as a real woman in more casual feminine clothing. I just love trying all of these styles. I absolutely love wearing make-up, it boosts my confidence amazing ways. I also love appearing as a woman and enjoy being in character and thrive on those moments I feel I have become a woman. It’s such an enjoyable thing for me to do even though I am a man. I have said it many times but despite being a man, I love being a woman!
This picture is from September 2019. I had an opportunity of several days alone to indulge in my cross-dressing and had a fab time of it!. I was heading to make my evening meal and I was thrilled nd delighted to be in make-up, wig and woman floral shirt, fitted skiing jeans, genitals tucked away and wearing heels. Not quite the full casual woman but partly on the way.
I was joyous I kept snapping away taking selfies to treasure later as a lovely memory of my few hours as a woman. I often find myself creating a backstory for my female alter-ego to give her some kind of substance. That evening I saw myself as a recent divorcee free of her stifling husband and enjoying her time alone to do as she wants. I quite got into this role!
I think it’s important to have a lot of fun expressing one’s female self and did I have fun that September, a lovely time indeed.
Notice how different the sky is: This isn't done in some 'fancy' photoshop program - 'just' Windows Live Photo (part of Office 2010)
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR to all who celebrate! In 2021 it’s the “Year of the Metal Ox,” which hasn’t happened for 60 years.
Friday, 12 February 2021: our temperature is -20C (windchill -30C) shortly before noon. Sunrise is at 7:54 am, and sunset is at 5:47 pm. Overcast. Just two more days before the weather warms up! The Extreme Cold Warning has now been lifted.
We are still under an Extreme Cold Warning. Haven't even opened my front door in a few days now, as I have no intention of going anywhere in such frigid windchills. I'm always conscious of the fact that if my car broke down or got stuck in snow, it would mean that someone would have to come and help. I wouldn't want to force that on someone in these temperatures, even if it is their job! Also, they could either boost my car or tow it, but the AMA is not allowed to have a passenger during COVID, so I would be stranded.
The five photos posted today were all taken on 18 July 2020, when I drove SE of the city in search of a ghost town. I am adding the description that I added under a previously posted photo taken on the same trip.
"Yesterday, 18 July 2020, was such a beautiful day and a very rewarding one. My destination was, for me, an exciting one - an old ghost town that I had never seen before. A long, return drive of 454 kilometres on a pretty hot day was needed, in order to check out this new location. In order to do a long drive like this, I need to do it when the evenings stay light as late as possible, to make sure I don't have to drive in the dark. Completely tired out at the end of the day, but it was a good tiredness - and, more importantly, a journey that made it so easy to physically distance.
My favourite kind of day always includes a bit of everything - old barns, birds, landscapes, skies, wildflowers, and anything else. This day delivered most of those treats.
Leaving home by 8:30 am (later than I had hoped), most of my drive was highway travel. Not my favourite, but kind of necessary in order to get so far. Roads were fairly empty, which always makes a drive more pleasant, especially when I know I might want to stop to take a photo at any time.
It was definitely a Meadowlark day and it was nice to see one of them with a beak absolutely full of insects for its babies. Other birds included a few familiar species, but ones that are always good to see. I saw one Common Nighthawk this time, unlike the five I saw recently, but one is always enough and greatly appreciated.
Once I got into unfamiliar territory, I had to travel quite a distance before seeing any new-to-me old barns or homesteads. Found the first ones before I reached my destination. Once I reached the ghost town, I thoroughly enjoyed wandering around, taking photos. It is only a small place with a handful of old buildings, but very nicely kept. One of its main buildings is a small, country United Church, kept in great condition both inside and out. I had read online beforehand that people can go inside the church and sign their Guest Book, otherwise I probably would not have gone in. Really liked the door knobs to the front door.
From there, I took more or less the same route home, stopping only to photograph a few birds en route. I arrived home at 8:30 pm, with a smile on my face and eyes that were still open, thanks to taking some black coffee with me in case of emergency (i.e. unable to keep my eyes open!)."
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Although it seemed Guido and I lost the chance to photograph the little owls, late in the afternoon we did got a positive message that they were spotted again. Well worth a try. The sun disappeared and clouds took the overhand so the camera ISO boosted to the limits, After a "little" bit of luck, the only thing left was to get rid of that awful pole on the left (PS)...
I know this is a little blurry... and very dusty... but it just fits with that book title.
I had a very busy and little crazy day yesterday. I plan on doing a lot of underachieving today.
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Want a Boost figure, but the Arealight store is closed? Have a spare white commander helmet laying around?? Well Kam at Fineclonier has you covered! This decal set goes on smooth and looks great. What do you think?
The latest ex-Metrobus East Lancs Esteem-bodied Dart to join the Avondale fleet is PN06 UYX (ex-M.B 267). An ex-Abellio London E200 (LJ56 VST; ex-A.B 8102) joined the fleet at around the same time (early/mid-December 2017), the first of it's type to be operated by the company.
Still adorned with it's former owner's name, number & London 'Cleaner Air' credentials, it's seen at a damp Chalmers St with a 200 from Drumchapel to Linnvale.
Photo Date: 22nd December 2017
Gedurende de Eerste Wereldoorlog nam het binnenlandse toerisme in het neutrale Nederland toe. Een uitstap over de de grens was immers niet praktisch mogelijk. Om de binnenlandse toeristen van dienst te zijn, werden er meer wegwijzers geplaatst. Door de oorlogsomstandigheden was ijzer schaars en duur. Daarom werd er een eenvoudige betonnen wegwijzer in de vorm van een paddenstoel ontwikkeld. De paddenstoel paste met de aan natuur ontleende vorm goed in het landschap. In de zomer van 1919 werden de eerste proefmodellen geplaatst. De paddenstoelen waren ontworpen door architect ir. J.H.W. Leliman. Hij is onder andere bekend van het Noord-Hollands Koffiehuis, recht tegenover Amsterdam C.S.
Na de Tweede Wereldoorlog werd een nieuw model geïntroduceerd. Model “Boost”, genoemd naar A. G. M. Boost.
Hij was voor de oorlog kapitein bij de Genie en had meerdere kazernes ontworpen. De oorspronkelijke versie van de Boost-paddenstoel was voorzien van de letters ANWB in ieder van de vier vlakken van het dakje.
Uiteindelijk bleken de vertikale vlakken van de Boost-paddenstoelen minder prettig leesbaar en werd er teruggegrepen naar een aangepaste versie van het oorspronkelijke ontwerp van Leliman met schuine vlakken.
De afgebeelde Boost-paddenstoel staat nabij Wapserveen in de provincie Drenthe aan de T-splitsing van het Midden-Oosteinde met de Wapserouwerweg.
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(85% sure that yellow bar piece isn't genuine Lego, but, oh well.)
So I made a parrot hardsuit way back in 2012 or 13. I also have in my Flickr gallery a chicken-version made in Lego Digital Designer. And now, years later, I finally revamped the original model that's somehow survived being taken apart all this time. It's my newest League of Lego Heroes entry, Boost-Rooster.
I feel like this guy has to be an anti-hero. Just an exceptionally technically-inclined fowl who probably has a bone to pick with Tyson Foods, among others.
View the two other pics for detailing and the, heheh, "cockpit".