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The arrow and golden thread used by Katniss to shatter the dome. Katniss saw a glitch in the Illusion so she brought it down. We all have to find the glitch in our illusion and bring it down, what we fear or worries us controls us. Like children to turn on the flashlight and look under the bed all the monsters disappear and the dark is not as bad as it once was believed to be. We have to bring down our fear that locks us in an illusion and that keeps us from seeing the reality around us. Let the arrow fly and find its mark! For the Macro Mondays theme "My Favorite Novel (Fiction). From the Hunger Game series Catching Fire by Susanne Collins.
Koʻolau Range is a name given to the dormant fragmented remnant of the eastern or windward shield volcano of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It is not a 'mountain range' in the normal sense, because it was formed as a single mountain called the Koʻolau Volcano (koʻolau means "windward" in Hawaiian). What remains of Koʻolau is the western half of the original volcano that was destroyed in prehistoric times when the entire eastern half—including much of the summit caldera—slid cataclysmically into the Pacific Ocean. Remains of this ancient volcano lie as massive fragments strewn nearly 100 miles over the ocean floor to the northeast of Oʻahu. Kāneʻohe Bay is what remains of the ancient volcano's summit caldera after the slide. The modern Koʻolau mountain forms Oʻahu's windward coast and rises behind the leeward coast city of Honolulu — on its leeward slopes and valleys are located most of Honolulu's residential neighborhoods. The remaining summit of the tallest peak, Puʻu Kōnāhuanui is approximately 3,100 ft tall.
The Ko‘olau Range Pali was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972 and covers an area of 565 acres that is split between private and state ownership.
www.nps.gov/subjects/nnlandmarks/site.htm?Site=KORA-HI
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone
songspiration thirteen - Safe and Sound- Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars
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Inspired by The Hunger Games ♥
it symbolizes a lot of things in the books.
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and of course inspired by Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift.
Today is the last day of winter, goodbye to the fires, last day of catching a fire in the fireplace, until next season. Today started off a couple degrees above freezing but it is all uphill on temp from here......166 days until September 😊
Dahlia, Petals white with bright red center, summer flower,
Dahlia, Bloemblaadjes wit met helderrood centrum, zomerbloem,
Dahlie, Blütenblätter weiß mit leuchtend roter Mitte, Sommerblume,
Dahlia, pétales blancs à centre rouge vif, fleur d'été,
"I always channel my emotions into my work. That way, I don't hurt anyone but myself." -Suzanne Collins
This is what 8 hours of being in front of a computer looks like. I hope you like it. I wasn't sure of posting it, but a friend of mine told me I should.
Hiking in a rain forest on Oahu...not the thing that most people think of first when talking about an island that has Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and the North Shore. And going into our trip, I didn't expect to take a hike through a rain forest...but here I was, walking along the Waihï Stream on our way to the Mãnoa Falls with a light rain falling, fighting the humidity, and really in awe of the beauty that I was experiencing. Just a beautiful place with more to offer than I even knew existed...
"Nature is where it all begins for the Hawaiians. In fact, they call themselves keiki o ka 'aina, the 'children of the land'."
-- M. J. Harden
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
ISO – 640
Aperture – f/5.6
Exposure – 1/8 second
Focal Length – 20mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Part of what makes the Hawaiian Islands such an alluring destination is its wide variety of landscapes. Beaches and sandy, tropical ocean views are the most typical and what most people think of but rain forests are also part of the islands make-up. Even on the heavily developed island of Oahu, there are several heavily forested areas on the island that qualify as Hawaiian rain forest. A tropical (or rain) forest is a woodland that receives at least 80 inches of rain per year. And, to additionally classify as a rain forest, a woodland must have an average temperature of 64 degrees over the course of twelve months—which explains why rain forests are found in the warmer regions of the world like the Pacific Islands of Hawaii in this instance. Also, an interesting fact...the rain forests of the world comprise half of all species of animals and plants on Earth. While taking this hike through the area in this photo, I can definitely understand these stats...there were abundant varieties of plants as you can see but also numerous sounds of all kinds of animals.
This was something that I wanted to experience while in Hawaii...we knew that we would see all the beach, ocean, and sand that we could handle but finding this area in the Manoa Valley and hiking to Manoa Falls was an experience completely different from everything else we did during our visit! Take time to get out of the box on vacation and experience all the location has to offer...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Waihï Stream in the lush tropical rainforest of Oahu, Hawaii...taken while standing on the Manoa Falls Trail on the way up to the waterfall. It was raining lightly and, as you can see, everything was clean, wet, and shiny! Great colors for a tropical rain forest photo...
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 10-20mm Wide Angle
ISO – 640
Aperture – f/4.5
Exposure – 1/40 second
Focal Length – 10mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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"A room without books is like a body without a soul" ~ Cicero
using my new decorated living room for diving into hundreds of pages :)
Mānoa Falls Trail is a 1.6-mile trail on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The trail is a part of the Honolulu Makau Trail System, and leads to a popular 150 foot waterfall called Manoa Falls. Many people hike the trail to see the Manoa Falls, a 150-foot waterfall that empties into a small pool of water. However, this is some of the scenery a little down trail and downstream of the Waihï Stream which is what flows over the waterfall. The location is often referred to as the "Rainbow Valley", because of the frequent rainbows. The Manoa Valley and the surrounding area is considered a tropical rainforest and allows for an abundance of plants and wildlife as you can see above. The trails also have a history as one of the earlier Hawaiian trails on Oahu. There are many legends of the Night Marchers, or ancient Hawaiian warriors associated with Manoa Falls. And, scenes in movies such as Jurassic Park and Catching Fire were filmed in the areas around Manoa Falls.
The sign in the photograph above reads "Watch for Pedestrians" and is found near the beginning of the trail and the parking lot. As you can see, years of existing within a rain forest has taken a toll and nature is reclaiming its space...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/
A big fan of irony, Liv poses with her fave book 'Valley of the Dolls' by Jacqueline Susann
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Liv is a 'Mood Changers Red' Poppy Parker (modified)
Top - Mattel - Juicy Couture
Skirt/Kilt - Mattel
Socks - Mattel - Stardoll
Shoes - Momoko
Accessories - OOAK
Manoa Valley’s most recognizable backdrop is the majestic peaks of the Koolau mountain range, often dressed with clouds that bathe the valley with frequent rains. Many trails meander through the valley’s forests and along its ridges. One of the most popular is the gentle, nearly mile-long trail to Manoa Falls (seen in the photograph above). The trail passes through rain forests and bamboo groves to the base of the 150-foot waterfall deep in the valley. The rustle of the trees and cacophony of birdsongs will leave you questioning whether you’re really only five miles from urban Honolulu.
~Hawaii Magazine
www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/visual-journey-through-oah...
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 10-20mm wide angle
ISO – 500
Aperture – f/4.5
Exposure – 1/8 second
Focal Length – 10mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Image above was taken looking up while walking along the Manoa Falls Trail to the waterfall. As you drive to the parking lot for this hiking trail, the foliage drastically changes from tropical beach to full rain forest. We were rained on during the entirety of our hike to the waterfall but not too much due to all the overhead canopy blocking the rain. It was a somewhat surreal experience...knowing that I was on the island of Oahu in Hawaii but yet experiencing a tropical rain forest. Definitely an experience that will not be soon forgotten!
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the link below:
The Manoa Falls Trail, seen in the photo above, is a 1.6 mile trail (round trip) that is a part of the Honolulu Makau Trail System, which consists of 17 other trails in close proximity. The Manoa Falls trail also includes the Manoa Valley where many people hike the trail to see Manoa Falls, a 150-foot waterfall that empties into a small pool of water. The location is often referred to as the "Rainbow Valley", because of the frequent rainbows. The Manoa Valley and the surrounding area is considered a tropical rainforest which is very humid and frequent rain showers throughout the area are very common. This climate allows for an abundance of plants and wildlife along the trail as you can see. The trail, specifically near the waterfall is normally damp and muddy.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the link below:
I finally have started to read this The Hunger Games trilogy. I'm on Mockingjay and so far I have enjoyed them. I highly recommend them to young adults but the story is not a cheesy mushy story, so I think any age can enjoy them.
Fall sunrise sets pampas grass ablaze on Mt. Halla, Jeju Island, South Korea
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I just finished a second read-through of The Hunger Games series. As before, the first book was completely riveting and took about a day to read. The second book (pictured) was a bit heavier (in terms of moral implications) and took two days. The third book was managed in three days, and as before, left a bittersweet aftertaste. Without giving anything away, I can say that I am left with heavy bones, a weary heart, and the notion that my dreams tonight might be fierce ones. The books may not be laden with flowery prose, may not be terribly complicated... but in terms of character development and enlightenment, they sure do pack a punch. The lives of those characters... their decisions, their moral scars... embed themselves just on the edge of one's reality.
Then again, I can easily be affected by books. Words, really, in general. The best of them pull me into another world, whether I like it or not. They storm my soul, invade my sensibilities, tear down and rebuild my feelings and emotions. They create something from nothing.
And so Peeta's words keep tumbling through my head... Real, or not real? And I think to myself that there is at least a shred of truth to anything ever written, because imagination only builds on what we already know to be true.
So I make myself stand.
Day 5
Catching Fire is coming out in two weeks! Ahh! I'm so excited!
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I have been meaning to add this series forever (The Hunger Games)! I hope it sells! :)
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'The bird, the pin, the song, the berries, the watch, the cracker, the dress that burst into flames. I am the mockingjay. The one that survived despite the Capitol's plans. The symbol of the rebellion.”
― Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire
m: Michelle Beth
i'm a few days late for my 52 weeks and it makes me a little sad. i had some technical problems and couldn't edit anything so i was panicking (naturally). but here it is, finally! :)
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One of the first miniature books I ever made was 'The Language of Flowers' about 3 years ago out of an old magazine. I still have my first attempt. It doesn't look too much like this one, ah the times have changed...
Check out the new blog post about all the new items at Poppy's Petites and upcoming events at www.PoppysPetites.com and if you want to shop head over to
www.etsy.com/shop/poppyspetites and use couponcode : FLICKRCOUPON for 10% off ;-)
Mānoa Falls Trail is a 1.6-mile trail on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The trail is a part of the Honolulu Makau Trail System, and leads to a popular 150 foot waterfall called Manoa Falls. Many people hike the trail to see the Manoa Falls, a 150-foot waterfall that empties into a small pool of water. However, this is some of the scenery a little down trail and downstream of the Waihï Stream which is what flows over the waterfall. The location is often referred to as the "Rainbow Valley", because of the frequent rainbows. The Manoa Valley and the surrounding area is considered a tropical rainforest and allows for an abundance of plants and wildlife as you can see above. The trails also have a history as one of the earlier Hawaiian trails on Oahu. There are many legends of the Night Marchers, or ancient Hawaiian warriors associated with Manoa Falls. And, scenes in movies such as Jurassic Park and Catching Fire were filmed in the areas around Manoa Falls.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/
May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor.
At the craft store I got some wooden cut-outs of birds... The other photos that I take with them probably won't be quite as... Flammable!
After soaking the little wooden bird in Mineral Spirits (hoping that would make it burn longer than gasoline) I lit the bird up and I was only able to get 2 photos of it before it fell to the ground and was all black and burnt... I'm shocked that I got this photo! Lighting things on fire is quite fun... I want to do more pyro related photos! :)
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