Once upon a time around 1920 give or take a few years in a big top tent lived the diminutive Leitzel. A ravishingly wondrous 4-foot-9, 95 pound trapeze performer known to most as “The Queen of the Air” to others, a temperamental prima donna.

Like most queens and temperamental prima donnas in 1928 Leitzel fell in love with another hot-tempered circus performer, trapeze artist who took wing by the name of Alfredo Codona of the Flying Codonas. And even in 1928 it was widely understood that where there is love there is marriage and needless to say, as you can see, this is not going to turn out well.

Not well arrived soon enough as their tumultuous marriage featured frequent arguments, public shouting matches, breakups and searing make up sex.

In addition to their explosive personalities, Leitzel and Alfredo were also both assiduous and unwavering performers and would schedule performances on their days off. During one of these day-off performances, on Feb. 13, 1931, in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the brass connections on Lietzel's rope broke, and she fell 45 feet to a concrete floor.

Two days later she died.

Overwhelmed by grief of Leitzel's death Alfredo soon built a memorial to her, "In everlasting memory of my beloved, Leitzel Codona."

The memorial titled "Reunion," at first sight seems to represent an angel embracing Leitzel and taking her to heaven. But IS it really? If for nothing else one of the perks of building a memorial is that one can design it as they see fit and looking closely one will find the handsome, wavy-haired angel looks amazingly like Codona.

If this is true, the angel is not really an angel at all, but Codona presenting his love for Leitzel with the wings as a symbol of his life as an aerialist.

At the base of the woman's feet carved on the statue are two small aerial rings. One of the rings is firmly attached to a rope, but above the other ring, the rope is broken.

After ‘The Queen’s death, Codona married Vera Bruce and started to become increasingly reckless in his act - which most thought at the time, was increasingly reckless. Risking all in a game of Monopoly is one thing but it’s best to remember when one is 45 feet above concrete that one is 45 feet above concrete.

Seriously injured in a fall in 1933 Alfredo was told that he would never perform again. Still madly in love with Leitzel and now without wings to keep him aloft his marriage began to dissipate. From flying high above the crowds Codona was now working under cars at a garage in Long Beach, CA.

1937 happened and his wife soon filed for divorce and while the couple was in the attorney's office, Codona asked to speak to his wife in the waiting room. Not trusting him, his mother in law followed them into the waiting room. The waiting was not long, Codona locked the door, pulled a pistol from his coat pocket, shot his wife four times as her horrified mother watched, then shot himself once in the head.

Alfredo died instantly.

In a suicide note Alfredo Codona last request was to be buried beside Leitzel.

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A true love story as retold and paraphrased by Zen Cat. For more information on the Alfredo and Leitzel Story visit your local Library.

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Thanks to Red Shoes Girl for bringing the history of this marvelous statue to my attention. I hope I have the story straight Lara.

Yes! at long last we have an indication that spring will (eventually) arrive at our door step: ice has begun to break up on the surface of the river just north of Montreal. Yeepee!

(tonight's view from my balcony :-)

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Wall of piled ice on the coast of the Bay of Chaleur on the New Brunswick side. Gaspe, Quebec in the background.

This logo for the Banana Breakup comedy improv team was on a window during the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival in February.

And here I am shooting them, ruing this date... or casual meeting, or breakup, I guess... or whatever this is?

I stood on the same spot waiting for the colors I was sure would come. The clouds were right and the sun set beautifully, but the thin layer of subtle red and gold on the horizon was all the evening could deliver. Without the strong colors the composition had to make up for it so an interesting breakup of ice in the foreground sufficed.

But hold your breathe

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you

Over again

Don't make me change my mind

Or I wont live to see another day

I swear it's true

Because a girl like you is impossible to find

You're impossible to find

More storyboarding here for "Thief In the Night."

The way I am conceiving this scene, Nolan (played by Conan Bankersbox) is returned from seeking a resolution for Melanda's problem, but Melanda believes the only thing to do is to break up with Nolan and leave him. As you can see from photo 4, the breakup isn't an easy one for either side....

Conan is once again wearing Utopia evening wear (Diplomat); I'm in the lusciously over the top Aeon gown from Heth Haute Couture. Hair by Letituier; jewels by Lazuri and Modern Couture; cigarette holder from Anachron; nails by S H O C K.

Thanks much, Conan! I can never pull off these shots without your help.

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The Breakup

Eva and Kingston are sitting backstage in their talent agencies studio. They have agreed to meet up tonight after not really seeing each other for what seemed like weeks.

Eva: "Hey.. thanks for coming out tonight.. been a while"

Kingston: "Yeah.. too long. Feels like we are two totally different people.."

Eva: " I agree, I really wanted to talk to you.. it is not easy but I think.."

Kingston: " No need to finish, I am so sorry but I feel the same way"

Eva:" No, Kingston I don't think you understand please let me finish.. I don't love you the same way I used to..."

Kingston: "Eva.. it is fine, really.. I am not in love, well not the same way I used to be.. I didn't know how to tell you but"

Eva getting a little impatient with him interrupting her "KINGSTON, please, I am in love with Chaz... I mean at least I really think I am, I'm so sorry that makes me a bad person, he is your best friend, but, we really click and it isn't because your not a great person, you are,really."

Kingston "Woah.. what? Chaz? You and Chaz? I don't think he would do that to me, so that is all one sided with you... "

Eva "Really, I am being completely honest with you, despite the fact that I know your family is going to use their power and connections to somehow ruin me.. and you want to put me down like I am imagining the feelings between him and I??"

Kingston "Chaz and I grew up together, we have never fought over a girl. In fact, we never like the same girl, I am just saying bro's before-"

Eva "Kingston, you finish that sentence and I will knock you into next century, so help me-"

Kingston: "No, your right... sorry.. just not used to holding back. Look, whatever, you want to try and date my best friend, go ahead and try. Don't get your hopes up though doll face. I am kind into someone else anyways, I wasn't sure how to tell you.."

Eva: " I knew you would act this way. Whatever, I need to get going.. my plane leaves in an hour.. goodbye Kingston"

Kingston: " Your plane? My god, we really have been living on two different planets, where are you going?"

Eva: "Don't worry about it, it is clearly not a concern of yours anyways..."

Eva grabs her suitcase, walks out and slams the door....

This is a long exposure of the ice breakup on lake Huron in Ontario. The lake ice had piled up at the shoreline, looking more like hills of dirt than ice. Looking out to the edge of the hills, it becomes pretty clear that you're looking at ice slowly break up and float down the shoreline.

the setting sun livening up the spring break-up on Lake Huron...

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James Green has a long held fascination with donkeys – who he sees as living in their very own strange and isolated world. When he saw his elephant template he instinctively wanted to use the unusual canvas to create a surreal landscape. Look at this elephant for too long and you may just find yourself lost in the strange land James has created for the Sheffield herd. At first glance his donkeys appear to be wandering through a sparse desert, complete with wiry cacti. Look again and you’ll notice white snowy dots falling down over the scene. Are James’ animals living in a snowy desert? Are they on another planet entirely? Track down the Donkeys in Elephant Land sculpture and see if you can figure out this wonderfully abstract design.

Designed by: James Green

James is an artist/printmaker based in Sheffield. He specialises in linocuts and screen-prints, and has been working in these mediums for around twelve years. His subject matters range from landscapes to UK wildlife to surreal donkey compositions. Outside of his personal work he has created commissions for organisations like The Hepworth Wakefield, Sheffield Children’s Festival and Tramlines Festival.

Sponsored by: The University of Sheffield

Auction Price: £6000

Summer 2016, a herd of elephant sculptures descended on Sheffield for the biggest public art event the city has ever seen!

58 elephant sculptures, each uniquely decorated by artists, descended on Sheffield’s parks and open spaces, creating one of the biggest mass participation arts events the city has ever seen. Did you find them all?

The trail of elephants celebrates Sheffield’s creativity with over 75% of artists from the city. Some well-known names include Pete McKee, James Green, Jonathan Wilkinson and Lydia Monks – each of which has put their own creative mark on a 1.6m tall fibreglass elephant sculpture. They are all very difference, take a selfie with your favourite as they will be on display until the end of September.

International artist Mark Alexander, who is currently working with Rembrandt for an exhibition in Berlin, flew to Sheffield especially to paint his elephant and international players from the World Snooker Championship signed SnookHerd, an elephant celebrating the heritage of snooker in Sheffield.

The Arctic Monkeys, famous for their love of their home city, added their signatures to their own personalised sculpture which pays homage to the striking sound wave cover of the band’s 2013 album “AM”.

By supporting the Herd of Sheffield you are investing in the future of Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Every penny raised will go towards our Artfelt programme, which transforms the hospital’s walls and spaces with bright art, helping children recover in an environment tailored to them. The programme also puts on workshops for youngsters to provide distraction during anxious moments – such as before an operation, and to breakup long stays on the wards.

This exciting Wild in Art event brought to you by The Children’s Hospital Charity will:

Unite our city – bringing businesses, communities, artists, individuals and schools together to create a FREE sculpture trail which is accessible to all.

Attract more visitors – both nationally and regionally as well as encouraging thousands of people to become a tourist in their own city.

Invest in the future – with a city wide education programme that can be used for years to come and by funding a life-saving piece of medical equipment at Sheffield Children’s Hospital from the Herd auction at the end of the trail.

Showcase our city – celebrating Sheffield’s heritage and cementing our status as a vibrant and culturally exciting city through this world-class initiative.

The Herd of Sheffield Farewell Weekend was held on 14-16 October and was your chance to say a last goodbye to all 58 large elephant sculptures as they gather in one place for a final send-off at Meadowhall.

This special event gave visitors a chance to see the entire herd in all its glory – from the signed Arctic Monkeys’ ‘AM’ elephant, right through to ‘SnookHerd’, autographed by a host of international snooker players including current world champion Mark Selby.

Please note that the Little Herd elephants will not be on display as they will be returned to their school for pupils to enjoy.

Meadowhall, along with its joint owners, British Land are very proud to be supporting The Children’s Hospital Charity as host sponsors for the Herd of Sheffield Farewell Weekend.

Auction: Hundreds of elephant enthusiasts gathered at the Crucible on 20 October for the Herd of Sheffield Auction, which raised a total of £410,600 for The Children’s Hospital Charity.

Breakup

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The Breakup

Strobist/mindset: I wanted to create a scene of a after-breakup desperate watching romantic movies

I've started with Profoto PRO81 head with 4foot octa filtered with blue gel to fill the room as an after-dusk ambient, to give me some exposure range to work in.

Keylight for the desperate lady was another PRO41 head with a gridded beauty dish, non-filtered, i wanted to create sort of a TV/display/projector light, but not to blue to completely destroy the skin tones.

Outside were two blue-filtered Vivitar 285 speedlites.

The rim light for the couch was PRO41 head with a gridded zoom reflector, filtered blue as well, motivated by the two speedlites outside, for me it's sort of stitching the whole scene together lighting-wise.

Shot on Fuji X100.

The lovely girl on the photo is my girlfriend and immediately after releasing the picture I got a call from my mom "what the heck happened?" And it was just my bad sense of humor.

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The ice is breaking up at Bear Lake. The wind has pushed huge piles of ice on shore at a few locations on the east side, including here at Rainbow Cove. On this day, another snowstorm was moving in, and the gray skies were a strong contrast with the blue and white piles of ice.

Have you ever felt that way ? That when you have been dumped, and you just want to throw everything that he has given to you, away ?

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canon ae1 program, ilford hp5 plus 35mm. the camera data is from the camera I used to shoot the negative with.

Do you see the little man rises on the top of the ice???

This shot reminders me "A Beautiful Lie" song from 30 Seconds to Mars.

Great song with very deep message..."WE ARE AT WAR WITH OUR PLANET"...think about it...

I was ahead of my time..."I was just not that into him."

The luckiest Barbie of all! Cali Girl Barbie, she had Blaine and Ken fighting over her for a time, Blaine won! and then she went back to her old love...Ken!

More storyboarding here for "Thief In the Night."

The way I am conceiving this scene, Nolan (played by Conan Bankersbox) is returned from seeking a resolution for Melanda's problem, but Melanda believes the only thing to do is to break up with Nolan and leave him. As you can see from photo 4, the breakup isn't an easy one for either side....

Conan is once again wearing Utopia evening wear (Diplomat); I'm in the lusciously over the top Aeon gown from Heth Haute Couture. Hair by Letituier; jewels by Lazuri and Modern Couture; cigarette holder from Anachron; nails by S H O C K.

Thanks much, Conan! I can never pull off these shots without your help.

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Castle Apartments (1925). St. Louis, Missouri.

🎧 Sia - Flames 🎧

Oh, oh

One foot in front of the other babe

One breath leads to another yeah

Just keep moving, oh

Look within for the strength today

Listen out for the voice to say

Just keep moving, oh

Go, go, go

Figure it out, figure it out, but don't stop moving

Go, go, go

Figure it out, figure it out, you can do this

So my love, keep on running

You gotta get through today, yeah

There my love, keep on running

Gotta keep those tears at bay, oh

Oh, my love, don't stop burning

Gonna send them up in flames

In flames

Don't stop, tomorrow's another day

Don't stop, tomorrow you'll feel no pain

Just keep moving, oh

Don't stop the past'll trip you up

You know, right now's gotta be enough

Just keep moving

Go, go, go

Figure it out, figure it out, but don't stop moving

Go, go, go

Figure it out, figure it out, you can do this

So my love, keep on running

You gotta get through today, yeah

There my love, keep on running

Gotta keep those tears at bay, oh

Oh, my love, don't stop burning

Gonna send them up in flames

In flames

This is one of the funnier parts to The Breakup Notebook. I love the look on her face!!

I'm very happy with this shot from the lead of the Breakup Notebook.

Here lays my heart

All broken and torn

There are no feelings left in it

For me to mourn

Here lays my mind

Which has repressed

All the memories we have shared

That have left me a mess

Here lays my soul

Which you took away

Along with my faith and trust in you

That you broke in a day

Here lays my body

All mangled and left to die

I hope that I can get through this

And find another guy.

"Breakup" by Julie Scricco

夜的寧靜是時候好好反省

月的陰晴圓缺就像我的心

夜下著雨　天在哭泣

不知道何時才放晴

我忽然非常想念你

你的背影讓我失去了理性

你的放棄讓我迷失了自己

你的離去就像刺青

永遠烙印在我的心

是如此痛　而如此的美麗

我努力的想哭泣

卻哭不出淚滴

一次又一次的灰心

才發現早已麻痺

終於發現自己

已經不在乎你

原來分手也能如此安寧

安寧／詞：林倛玉

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To one of my fiends,

whose heart is broken.

送給一位心碎卻哭不出來的朋友。

加油，我們都在你身邊。

Just couldn't decide which to upload so managed to narrow it down to seven. These are so addictive when you start as no two are alike.

Ottawa River - Rivière des Outaouais

In Alaska, more so than elsewhere I think, we use the term “breakup” as both a noun and a verb. In the latter sense as a description of the ice going out on the rivers, which can be quite dramatic and occurs at different times depending on any number of circumstances. But we also say “Breakup” to refer to a season, in many ways its more or equally significant than “Spring.” After the calm and soft season of winter, breakup is a raucous and mad rush, as if to say there’s no time for spring, let’s get to summer straight on. Breakup is rather late this year, in fact it may be record setting late.

This is the little Chena River, a relatively small stream, the larger rivers are still mostly locked in ice. This shot was made from the Nordale Road bridge looking upstream. You will notice the ice jam up above, in populated areas near the river those things can cause some real problems.