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Quick photosession somewhere along the west coast. Thanks to David Bush for setting up the whole shoot!
'Quick Park' at Dublin airport is a little slow. Empty car parking spaces in this normally phenomenally busy car park paint a stark picture as the coronavirus pandemic bites. Hard.
The enormous car park used to house surplus Dublin Coach vehicles instead of airport passengers.
2021
I saw a forecast for some unseasonably cold air and precipitation, so I went hiking in one of my favorite local spots. It snowed for about 10 minutes, and 5 of those minutes were blizzard -like. It was quite a rush and I composed photos as fast as I could! If you have trouble seeing the details here, check it out on my website in the 2021 WI Autumn gallery in my archives.
I had a quick chat to the owner.
It was made in November 1976, the owner bought it in 1977 brand new from Kevin Dennis Holden (which still exists today and is currently located at 272 Ballarat Rd in Braybrook (in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne)).
It has the 202 'Red' motor inside. It's done about 500,000 kilometres on the clock currently. It is on LPG currently as indicated by the red sticker on the plate. He also mentioned that he knew others who have gone a million kilometres and more in their Kingswoods.
He said many people have asked him if he wants to sell the car and he doesn't. A cop once told him to be careful with the car as people may want to steal it for parts value!
The plates are worth over A$10,000 apparently. And it fits the car, seeing as it's a HX with a 202 inside.
Also a funny story was when a Toyota crashed into the back of his car. The Toyota was all smashed up on the side. The only damage on the Kingswood was the rear bumper rubber on the drivers side! The Toyota driver got really aggressive and then the owner threatened to call the police and then the other driver calmed down! The insurance company of the Toyota driver paid out an amount about 5-6 times the cost of the rubber part!
This car, as he said, will continue to be driven until he can't drive anymore!
Because they warm up more quickly than the normally coloured variety, the melanistic adder is much harder to spot basking out in the open like this, but the chill easterly wind meant that this one was forced to bask for longer and with more of its body exposed than usual.
SMART DMU set 101 and 102 depart Cotati for a quick trip to Golf Course Drive in Rohnert Park. This was the first trip for SMART with passengers aboard. Aboard were staff from SMART and their families, along with members of the board, and a news crew from KGO TV.
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Pose: Morticia Addams #3
Taken at Sunny's Photo Studio: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunny%20Photo%20Studio/128...
Everybody on this shelf is looking super fierce!!
Just some quick shelf shots from last week. (Hope these work and actually post!)
I can’t get my Flickr feed to load so I’m taking it as a sign to stay off the internet this morning and keep cleaning my studio!
This is very heavily cropped, but I loved that I managed to get a shot of the House Martin, these guys are so so quick that I had the camera zoomed in on the nest and then kept my eyes on the sky to see them coming towards it, as soon as I spotted one, I just kept my finger on the shutter button hoping that I'd get at least one shot in focus.
I think the Canon 60D does 5 frames to the second, in the next frame, the bird was gone again!!
Hope you all have a great Saturday :)
thanks for your visits and the great comments :)
Word spread quickly across Lenfald of High Lord Triphian's stand against the other leaders of Roawia. News soon reached even the westernmost cities and towns, and Darrenspur was no exception. The first messengers rode in just after nightfall on the eve of the Frülingsfest, a yearly tradition celebrating the arrival of spring and the start of the growing season.
Late in the night, a heavy knock fell upon Abner's door.
"Abner, waken yourself! We haven't a moment to waste."
Abner was instantly wide awake, his soldier's instincts springing him immediately into awareness. Serena mumbled something in her sleep as Abner quietly slipped out of bed. He turned, kissed her softly, and hastily whispered, "I love you," before moving toward the hall.
Icarus, the younger of Abner's two dogs, lifted his head questioningly as his master left. Halberd did not even stir.
"Some watchdogs you are," thought Abner with a smile.
He hurried to the front door, grabbing his bow and quiver on his way out. His sword was already with him- it never left his side.
Abner stepped out onto the stoop and closed the door softly behind him, then turned questioningly to the man who awaited him.
"What brings you at this hour, Konrad?" queried Abner.
Konrad was an old friend who had enlisted with Abner. They had both been selected to become rangers around the same time as well and had fought together every time they had seen combat.
"Abner, listen to me. The High Lord just denied Chartres the throne. The boy wanted to marry the daughter of that witch Galainir."
Abner was appalled. "What?? I know this will play well into that rat Jarius' hand, but tell me the Jarl at least had enough sense to see the folly in this decision!"
Konrad shook his head gravely. "Nay, friend. In this we stand alone. The Captain himself met our patrol after nightfall and ordered us to rouse the whole company." Konrad paused. "Abner, you know what this means... we may be gone for some time. Do you need some time to talk to Serena?"
Abner shook his head. "You know she's used to it by now. She can say goodbye in her sleep and know it happened in the morning."
"Then let's be off with haste."
The two men took off at a run down the path to Darrenspur.
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The day of the Frülingsfest dawned a much more somber one than most had been expecting. The people had been eager for a hopeful celebration after years of war and hardship, only to be met once again with grim news.
Darrenspur's militia had been mustered and was busy with various tasks, from sharpening weapons and fletching arrows to helping workers mine stone for new fortifications.
The Rangers had been briefed the night before and had dispersed to perform their various duties. Abner and Konrad were sent to the local army recruiting station to seek out potential enlistees who possessed the skills to join the Rangers. Everyone knew that war with Loreos was a distinct possibility, and more men would be needed for that fight.
Inside the recruiting station, Abner and Konrad watched as the fancifully dressed recruiter spoke with potential enlistees.
"Yes, it's exactly like how you imagined it! You'll slay a dragon for sure and you're bound to meet a beautiful dame in a foreign land who will be eager for you to take her away! Now, just sign this parchment saying that you are now property of the Province of Lenfald..."
"Think he's seen a day of combat in his life?" muttered Konrad.
"He's probably one of those supply types. Just sits back and drinks all of our mead while we fight," chuckled Abner. "Can you believe the nonsense he's feeding these poor boys?"
"They'll learn soon enough," replied Konrad. "They'll figure out what they signed up for and they will overcome their fears. We did."
Abner nodded in agreement. "Still, there are fewer men here than I was expecting. Looks like we're scraping the bottom of the barrel. Not too many prospects to choose from."
"Most of those who were capable died in the last two wars," commented Konrad.
"Looks like we may be reporting back to the Captain empty-handed then," replied Abner.
"Let's hope not."
The quick stop of a long way,
before the end of the day,
for a minute to rest,
to catch the thought...(have I done right?)
to check the compass...(direction correct?)
to sip a hot pleasure
for body of mine;
to listen to hubbub,
to be warmthed by a fire,
and to close eyes for a while...
Trying not to forget
why I am on the road,
remember the aim
of my long way.
Just the quick stop
for limbs to rest,
aware of feeling that
this is the best
place to stay.
Recall the dream
I ones seen.
Wrinkle crooked hands...
And it's time...
Now rise and go...
further, but slow
till the next
quick stop...
I have been struggling with the Stranger project recently. I feel like the very next portrait I take must be earth shattering otherwise it will be a failure, and this has lead to hesitation.
Extremely silly notion? Of course, but I am sure others have been through it. Of course I know why I am feeling like this - my standards have been raised since I've started the project and I am no longer settling for anything other than my very best. I guess this is a good thing. To paraphrase Ira Glass, if you have taste, you know when you see crap! and thats why you have to keep working, to reach the standard you know you must be at. Ah well maybe - or maybe you just get out there and shoot.
So with the view of just getting on with it, I found an interesting background, decided I wanted to shoot someone in a suit against it, and waited.... I saw Sean, who is studying, and undertaking a finance internship, walking with his mate and heading to a function. Although he didn’t have a lot of time I managed to tell him about the project and take a few quick pics. Not the calm measured-get to know your subject as you shoot-like they tell you in the books- type encounter, but still, back on the horse!!
Thanks for your time Sean! I hope you like the portrait and thanks for being part of the journey. Please get in touch if you would like a copy.
This picture is #14 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page.
Connect with me at www.mestevie.com
A quick box pouch - filled with goodies - for my nephew - who had to write his exams last week.
I have used this tute:
terrabytefarm.com/wp/2012/01/04/boxed-pouch-tutorial/
My husband has been so great and cut all my scraps in strips and squares ... so I could just take some and start sewing - GOOD!!
I think that this woman may have been a visitor from Europe where changing from street clothes to swimwear on the beach, complete with glimpses of nudity, seems to be quite a normal thing to do.
Kiss me quick while we still have this feeling,
Hold me close and never let me go,
‘Cause tomorrows can be so uncertain,
Love can fly and leave just hurting,
Kiss me quick because I love you so.
Kiss me quick and make my heart go crazy,
Sigh that sigh and whisper oh so low,
Tell me that tonight will last forever,
Say that you will leave me never,
Kiss me quick because I love you so.
A quick tip :
Sometimes the movements between poses can give some great results. This is also a great way to get natural poses from a first time model.
But most of all. It doesn't look posed ;)
Whats your best "in between shot"?
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