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this doesnt even look like me.
whateverrrr.. im bored / tired.
so here you go ! :)
haha
slow club- thinking, drinking, sinking feeling.
Doesnt build a nest but lays its eggs in the nests of mining bees, notably Andrena fulva. The tree stump was full of holes from mining bees so consequently there were numerous cuckoo bees in the vicinity. Also described as cleptoparasitic = doesnt collect its own pollen.
Call me old , cliche and sexist, but I thought this was beautiful.
In truth its just a gift to a great gal who doesnt believe she is beautiful while being so by every yardstick that I know of.
Women should see themselves through a mans eyes rather than their own. For who detects beauty better or more accurately in the opposite sex than a man. We are masters of it, in fact we define it by the system of evolution that is partner selection. Just as women do in regard to us.
Body dysmorphia can go fuck itself, what I say is beauty - IS BEAUTY. There is no negotiation. What I say is ugly is under some negotiation, perhaps a failing in my appreciation, a widening of experience necessary, but what I say is beautiful to me is undeniably so. So there.
Every crushing comment from an idiot, every iota of self insecurity and doubt must be removable by someone who sees and believes his truth, and lets face it, I have always had great taste in beauty. Who else do you turn to but someone whos loves beauty and can see it in you as your yardstick? Its about entirety people, entirely.
..and don't let it go to your head for a touch of humility is also beauty ;) Though sometimes it can be said some regard themselves beautiful for superficial reasons when they are inside more rotting than a 2 week old roadside badger supporting a colony of maggots. Still, even in humility it behoves one well under oppression to stick ones head above the parapet and say "fuck you, I ain't that bad". I do it often. Despite my self-dissatisfaction, its good for the ego sometimes.
Images seldom capture much about people, but pointed aspects can be illustrated well enough. Perhaps capturing all is a goal, a genius of exploration I aspire to, but until then, I can be trusted on a few simple aspects, for I am quite well tempered by life so far.Portrayal is about what you see, not always that most unkind of possible realities- the superficial reactions of mere light to ones eyes.
Acceptance is a matter of the mind and much can be expressed through conversion. Is it dishonest? Not if you see it, not if you mean it. That is perception, an actuality within an artistic vision. One can be kind or unkind, but what you show in all images is not only about your subject but about yourself. You see there is a difference between what the eyes and the mind see in all of us, and sometimes its better to express something of the mind. Because only through that translation can you show someone how they may be regarded.
Goals of artificially induced perfection and the insecurities associated so strongly with them are nothing and never have been anything compared to this interpretation ability in the human mind. One can only regard negatives or positives in this aspect in accordance to knowledge of the person and photography is not this. It is like all art forms, it never shows truth, it is never unbiased, it does not document fact, but perception, therefore it is and can be art, it can be a suggestion, a viewpoint, an idea, and what is idolatry for some is really a kinder knowledge based on a wider reality appreciated by others.
To be human, to live as a human is to be subject to relativity , context, subjectivity, we are incapable of avoiding it. But to whom do you listen, in whom do you trust? You are as beautiful as the eyes of those around you permit to be. There is not a random yardstick of all humanity in this, this is the media messing with your head, beauty is not universal, and I for one believe that beauty in appreciation is as profound as the wisdom of the person percieving it.
I am no fool. In denying oneself the potential to be beautiful one has to remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in that respect those that love you best are the yardstick, not joe public. Joe Public have always been fucking nobody.
We manipulators and users of light, we photographers show in beauty the very merest and least important part of the human experience. We try to do better, though we rarely succeed, those that have are rightly regarded highly for their genius, so for others that is where words perhaps weave greater magic, greater power, a picture can mean a thousand words but true intent requires some guidance, and we as photographers forget sometimes, it is therefore necessary to explains ones art and intentions. An image in the eyes of an idiot can have a contrary use. As artists we have to strive hard not to be perverted. Some like to leave interpretation to others, exploiting other peoples perceptions for their amusement, but theirs is the art of suggestion, of formlessness, it is nothing beyond a mere anthropological game, its virtually valueless, a transient point in art, but sometimes, just sometimes intents have to be made very clear indeed, especially when one involves a person.
My purpose , no more than to express something about the nature of beauty to someone who does not believe they express it, yet does so in spades. Furthermore has inspired me to create and present a vision, a perspective.
Hold your head high. Be happy. The only true ugliness is a blackened cold heart, the willingness for subjugation, dominion, to be cruel, to be dishonest, self indulgent, uncompassionate, greedy. Elitism for its own sake, to belittle others rather than to strive for genuine improvement, to be king of the imaginary hill. To make needless rules for others.
Anything else usually wears rather well.
;)
I speak reality and dreams, at least I appreciate it is part of me, and that is awareness. Without this nobody has a valid opinion. So don't be too kind to those who judge you harshly by punishing yourself, disregarding and disrespecting oneself. Only love, true friendship, knowledge of the person in detail, and respect truly know what beauty is.
I wish more people knew that, felt that. Then perhaps such needless considerations of competition would be focused on where they should be. on merely trying to be better people inside. A warm heart with nobility wears well on any saggy old face. Within the minds eye it brings the superficial beauty alongside it, a slave, a perception, an opinion. The least of all things. Perhaps if people understood it, really felt it, anorexia, bolemia would be a thing of the past but in all but the most warped of self identities.
Somebody for everyone, always has been , always will be. No matter what marketers of "beauty" or the media prescribe. All wise people rise above such childish notions of looks , period styles, and superficial attractiveness as major influencers of partner selection, desireability, and thusly do not recognise it as any genuine perception of beauty.
Comes a point when one is exceeding functionality, and this is not perfection, it is error, overinvestment, obsessional, and in that form of mental unwellness ugliness is apparent, it pushes potential partners away, reducing ones paleatability in a fundamental, primitive and primeval sense, Illness, mental or otherwise is after all a fundamental trigger for relationship avoidance in others. Basically humans have instincts to casually avoid the sick unless engaging on a seriously intellectual or compassionate level, its as obvious as avoiding a pool of sick on the floor, or shit on the carpet, it is a fundamental source of human reproductive selection.
Try a little by all means, but not a lot. A lot is very weird.
So to all, be happy, be healthy, just make the most of your self.
" Denim-for the man who doesnt have to try too hard" .lol Healthiest marketing campaign there ever was. I'm all for not trying too hard.
Wash your balls and wear a warm smile. Never gets any better than that ;)
doesnt belong to me - do not copy
(c) RFU Museum @ Twickenham
French outdoor poster print advertising for Petrole Hahn (hair lotion) 1920s
I've missed that print in a public auction last year... argggh
edited June 25 2011 : got it at Drouot today !! www.flickr.com/photos/rugby_pioneers/5877762174/in/photos...
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First page on my watercolour moleskin journal, I got the Frida Kahlo diary for christmas and very inspired
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She doesnt look like much now....but once I get my acrylic paints I think she will come alive!
For my first face-up attempt...this is going really well actually! lol
I was terrified to just MSC her LOL!!!!!! ...but im relaxing some now :)
What do you think so far?
My lati babies have watched over my shoulder in fear all day LOL!
Heavies heaven. Woodhead.
It doesnt happen very often but a gloriously sunny, clear and warm day over Woodhead bathed the fabulous scenery ... too good to resist.
Been over many times to and from Barnsley etc, today was the day we photographed it!
A constant stream of mainly artics in both directions including a surprising percentage of continentals, a honk, wave or lights flash from many of the drivers, well ... heres a selection, enjoy.
Missing, no peewits or indeed any bird noise at all, nor any sheep. Complete silence in between tranches of traffic.
Present ....sadly the idyllic scenery was marred by the huge amount of rubbish ranging from bottles, cans, binbags of rubbish, a car seat and even a bathroom sink and cistern, dumped at the roadside by those that think it is acceptable not to dispose of their rubbish properly ......
Winter doesnt seem to be done with us yet! But Happy little Pixels has you covered! Well your ears at least :D with two cozy beanie spring hats! come in 6 different colours to pick from! So hurry :D will thank you <3
Doesnt this just remind you of High School. These are aboit the same size as the one I had as a sophmore. Oh God the memories. lol
Heavies heaven. Woodhead.
It doesnt happen very often but a gloriously sunny, clear and warm day over Woodhead bathed the fabulous scenery ... too good to resist.
Been over many times to and from Barnsley etc, today was the day we photographed it!
A constant stream of mainly artics in both directions including a surprising percentage of continentals, a honk, wave or lights flash from many of the drivers, well ... heres a selection, enjoy.
Missing, no peewits or indeed any bird noise at all, nor any sheep. Complete silence in between tranches of traffic.
Present ....sadly the idyllic scenery was marred by the huge amount of rubbish ranging from bottles, cans, binbags of rubbish, a car seat and even a bathroom sink and cistern, dumped at the roadside by those that think it is acceptable not to dispose of their rubbish properly ......
"Pain doesnt just show up in our lives for no reason. Its a sign that something in our lives needs to be changed."
Who doesnt love lazy Saturdays?
Vivitar 285HV @ 1/4 through umbrella low left
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It's becoming quite frustrating lately. You try, you shoot, you do your best but sometimes your best isn't enough for yourself. I haven't stopped shooting, I have stopped shooting stuff I feel is good enough to be uploaded. You know what I mean?
So it was raining and we were sitting in the car and I always liked rainy windows as you might have noticed already :P So I said to him "go outside into the rain and look inside through the window". This is the result. Unfortunately he couldnt stop laughing so we ended up with him trying not to laugh and I told him "We gotta do this properly next time". Let's hope for more rainy days :P
My computer doesnt load everything but... look how pretty!!!!
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Love doesnt come in a minute,
Sometimes it doesnt come at all
I only know that when Im in it
It isnt silly, no, it isnt silly, love isnt silly at all.
Photography doesnt belong to me...I had snatched it from the models Facebook page months back.lol The Model (LaStarya) loved the work and hopefully we will do business in the near future. I found the image to be very sexy and highly exotic, so I created the piece I had in mind...Hope you enjoy
who doesnt understand the artist in me ;)
Me: "Did you check your email? I sent more photos of bella"
My Mom: "Yeah...can you take one with her whole body and looking at the camera"
Me: ".....fiiiiine"
Doesnt Snickerdoodles look elegant up on her perch? She makes quite an ususual combination of Siamese & Tortie.
did i ever mention i love bright colors? if this shirt doesnt scream brightness, i dont know what would... besides my extremely yellow or massively hot pink shirts stashed in my closet at the moment....
mom and i spent a good portion of our day in Kentucky. her boss is renovating a 4.6 million dollar home that i got to walk around and take pictures in [they'll probably be posted soon... at least some of them...] as well as reopening a country club that used to be really big back in the day. I'll mention it again later when i'm helping advertise. all in all it was pretty decent.
normal photo compared to a couple of my others. but i figured it reflected my calm day.
=]
update: im not posting them on flickr. because, i dont wanna take up space before i turn over to pro. but here in a bit i'll post a few links to some pictures i took.
Clawfooted Tub in one of the two Master Bedroom's attatched bathrooms
I took pictures in almost all the bathrooms.
one of two different staircases. [there's also an elevator]
all of these were actually SOOC. =]
my camera has a "black and white" feature like most do. i didnt feel like editing them.
Doesnt she look like a total pro? - She's been posing for my camera since 2008, her modeling skills have been increasing just as my pictures have become better with the years. I love how professional she is. At one minute she is all goofy and a complete joker and at the other she becomes serious and pulls some poses that leave me amazed.. I love this girl.
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Doesnt look much from the outside, does it? Don't let that fool you because its massive and stretches way back.
Sasa doesnt like the camera. So ironic since her owner is a photographer. The only way to get her to look at the camera is when you stand next to her, facing the camera together. Sasa looks only when it's selfie...
Doesnt she look very sad? or peaceful? or tired? i dunno.
strobist: bounced sb26 off the ceiling, bouncecard popped up.
Damnit, i loooove the nifty fifty and it's extremely shallow dof (there is no post!).
#395 8th of february 2009 in explore!
Ok, so this is my first diptych. I know it doesnt work but i dont care. Its meant to have meaning. Its not meant to look good.
So ive been feeling really strange the last few weeks, ive been changing a lot lately, & i believe for the better. I feel like im finally growing up (mentally ;] )
This picture came about today. We wandered round town, to the same shops, ate the same food, drank the same things, walked the same roads, saw the same people, said the same things.
Later on i was sitting in Starbucks in the same seat as usual, doing the same thing as usual (commentary on all the people walking past :p).
Its been peeing it down all day, we got completely soaked, people gathered under awnings & in shops waiting for the next dry period so they could run to the next shop to hide in again. I watched as 2 pigeons circled above then took a crap on the same spot as usual.
Its all so bloody similar, im not getting anything new from life. Ive fallen into a depressingly similar routine & although some elements are great, the people mostly, i feel like i could be doing so much more with my life. We only have one so why waste it stuck in a dreary second rate town?
I see many people who i used to go to school with getting pregnant or getting married at such a young age & they're happy with that & i praise those people who can just accept life as it is but i want more than that, i dont want to be tied to one place or one person, at least not for a long time yet.
I want to travel, i want to move to the city, i want to be so much more than i am at the moment & i know it may seem very selfish but surely im not the only person who feels the same way?
Ill probably get moaned at for saying this, ive already had a massive debate with someone about it but education has been such a waste of time for me. Being forced to go to school from 9-3:30 most days for so many years. & then when you get home you've got loads of homework & coursework to do. All that time spent on subjects i dont even care about, when am I going to need to know how to split an atom or do stupidly complex algebra or what all of the parts of a plant do... i dont need it & by the age of around 13 i knew i wanted nothing to do with it. But of course i was forced as everyone is, to learn it. It was only when i got into 6th form & i had a lot more free time that i started to explore exactly with i wanted to do & i feel like my entire life up until now has been wasted when i could've been learning what i wanted & exploring truly who i wanted to be.
The map in the lower part of the image was one of the first ever maps of the world produced. It was first engraved on a wall in Antwerp in 1536. Its not quite the world we see today but it means a lot. To me it represents exploration & change. Something that i most definitely want in life.
18/08/08