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Quote from Story People. It made me smile :)
I processed this lovely yellow flower for Retro Tuesday, only to find out that RT is no more ... sadness! Well, here is what would have been my last submission to the group. I may eventually post the unprocessed flower as well, we'll see :) View On Black
Explored - #392, February 17, 2009!
Uploaded for the December Diary 2012 group which is asking for 'favourite things'.
Optimism should maybe be one of everyone's favourite things,
is seeing the glass half-full, even if it isn't!
After last night's indulgence "shot" , a cold glass of water helps to awaken the senses and speed up the return to normalcy! Here's to a great weekend, friends!
Canon EF 85mm @ f/1.8
Kyneton.
The Carlsruhe sheep run taken up in 1838 by Ebden covered a huge area from modern Woodend to Kyneton. In 1839 it was split into two pastoral runs and the run near Kyneton was taken over my Charles Wedge and then shortly after by Henry Jeffreys who built his slab homestead on the current town site astride the Campaspe River. In 1848 Henry Jeffreys went into partnership with Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe as this was still part of NSW then (the Governor was based in Sydney but the Lieutenant Governor was based on Port Phillip Bay.) Perhaps not coincidentally a small courthouse was established in 1848 on the Campaspe River at this spot after La Trobe had visited his and his partner’s property. La Trobe decided to make the courthouse site a town site which he called Kyneton after the birthplace of Henry Jeffreys’ wife who was born in Kineton Warwickshire. The town was gazetted as Kyneton in 1850 just before the first gold was found at Bendigo and around Mt Alexander in late 1851. Kyneton grew quickly as it was a resting place on the journey from Melbourne to Bendigo and impressive basaltic bluestone buildings were erected as there was a plentiful supply of good bluestone between Kyneton and Taradale. By the late 1850s there was an impressive array of bluestone public buildings in Kyneton including: the Kyneton Courthouse erected in 1856; the Anglian church (built 1852 and rebuilt 1856 with the west tower added 1928); the Congregational Church (built 1853 and rebuilt 1860 but now a theatre); the Mechanics Institute built 1854 (and rebuilt 1897); the Catholic Church built in 1857, the Presbyterian Church also built in 1857 and numerous banks, shops, the school (built in 1855, extended 1861 and in 1906 and still in use as the state school) and the hospital. Also built in the 1850s in bluestone was the De Graves three storey flourmill (1857) a few kilometres out of the town and another steam flourmill for Willis Brothers was built partially in bluestone in Piper Street in 1862. Some notable houses and residences were also built in the 1850s including the Attic House in 1858, the rear part of Carn Brae built in 1854 and Inverugie opposite the old town school which was built in 1858. The two storey grand Kyneton Hospital built between 1854 and 1856 with an amazing little morgue behind it of the same vintage as it was built in 1859 when the east wing was added to the hospital. The west wing was added in 1874. The hospital’s lacework wrought iron veranda was added in 1910 thus destroying the Georgian appearance of the hospital. General use of the hospital ceased in 1942. Alas it is now vacant and vandalised but there are plans to restore it and convert it into apartments. The oldest house in Kyneton is believed to be the Anglican rectory built in 1853. One of the many fine two storey banks - the former Bank of NSW built in 1856 is now the town museum which has the homestead of Theaden station (1840) relocated in its grounds.
Keyneton also has a fine Botanic Garden along the edge of the Campaspe River. It was established in the 1880s although the site was reserved for this purpose back in 1867. Across the river from the Botanic Gardens is the bluestone railway station and goods shed which were built in 1862. Some of the later buildings of Kyneton, not in bluestone, are also of great interest. They include the rebuilt Royal George Hotel which was built in its current style in 1915 to replace an earlier structure from 1860 which was called the Diggers Arms Hotel; the wonderful Art Nouveau style Bank of New South Wales built in 1904 in Mollison Street; the impressive Post Office and tower built in 1871; the Congregational Sunday School built in Arts and Crafts style in 1898; the former Kyneton Market on the corner of Piper and Ebden Streets built in 1878 which is again being sued for that purpose; and the slightly bizarre Ellim Eek house with tower and griffins along the roof which was built in 1890 and remodelled in 1906 with the griffins etc. It is now used as solicitor’s offices. Many of the shops of Kyneton date from the 1850s but one in classical style is worth special mention as it was constructed in 1852 exemplifying the optimism and confidence of the early settlers of Kyneton because of the nearby goldfields. This fine classical store is at 68 Piper Street almost opposite the town museum.
"Life handed him a lemon,
As Life sometimes will do.
His friends looked on in pity,
Assuming he was through.
They came upon him later,
Reclining in the shade
In calm contentment, drinking
A glass of lemonade."
(1940, The Rotarian)
HFF! Ottavia and I briefly visited York University campus, which has changed so much since I retired, and I saw this new Engineering Building. Here is one of two photos, the workmen behind the fence are still busy! Best seen large by clicking on the photo:)
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This has been my motto lately :)
Being totally craft obsessed, I couldn't resist turning it into little cross stitch sampler!
Blogged here:
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Download the chart to make your own sampler:
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Here I have tried to capture Rachel's strength and optimism. This photo means hope, Rachel kept her head held high through all the struggles that she faced. It depicts beauty in terms of gender using the colour pink as a typical association with femininity, detracting from societies superficial concept that hair can define gender.
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Whether or not well placed, optimism is a good thing. I wish optimism on everyone.
Took this in the mirror, very overexposed so the background blew (which I wanted) but it also totally washed out any color in my face. I went with it and desaturated. Added some clouds, because I love clouds.
RPG (Rouge Players): Reflection of Glasses
It's been a pretty bad day; I'm not going to lie. So I'm posting this image as I imagine laying on my back in a field (in summer, of course), watching the birds fly overhead and telling myself that things are looking up.
Texture by Distressed Jewell
Brushes by midnightstouch
Surfer at Myrtle Beach, SC....these waves are rarely more than 2 or 3 feet so this guy is hoping........
Inside the physic garden in Hitchin is this sun dial designed around a pestle and mortar. However, the message inside "Disease Doth Oft Rise Above Medicine" is not the most optimistic I have heard. Though, I guess it is still accurate!
going well so far
pastel based on this amazing photo - with the photographer's generous permission
www.flickr.com/photos/100471659@N04/25738812971/in/faves-...
This mural on one of the subways under the St James Barton roundabout in Bristol seems to sum up the life of those people hoping for spare change from passers-by as they sit hopefully under their blankets. This subway does lead from the new 'Bear Pit' market to the "People's Republic" of Stokes Croft so maybe room for just a little optimism.
"Some folks are natural born kickers. They can always find a way to turn disaster into butter."
Katherine Paterson
"Hope... is not a feeling; it is something you do.
Katherine Paterson
"Love -- is anterior to Life -- / Posterior -- to Death"
Emily Dickinson
"The story of a love is not important--what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity."
Helen Hayes
Still much devastation going on...and NO power for me yet...BUT..I do not want to include all of that here...Felt the need to post some of the beauty around me right now instead...Still so limited with software/cropping/resizing photos..so forgive any roughness..Just want everyone to know I am OK...muddling through...so enjoy these blues skies and sunshine...
So i'm starting to work on some conceptual photos. and still wanting to take some portraits :D
stay tuned ;)
I know I could learn a thing or two from Vidalia. Actually, from all my critters. But Vidalia has that amazing approach to life that refuses to see the worst in others. Undeterred by Gumbo's intermittent objections, Vidalia makes the most of any opportunity she has to snuggle with her beloved feline. Today has been particularly harsh for Vidalia. Gumbo has been relentless about holding her down and gumming her head whenever she approaches him today. She just lies there and takes it. My heart goes out to dear Vidalia. But I also feel for Gumbo. He's had enough of unsolicited affection and just wants peace. Which side do you relate to most?
[SOOC, f/1.6, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/320]