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An investigative study into the ways in which certain minorities express themselves, in this case, it’s Drag Queens. Drag is an art and refined skill, but most importantly, drag is a way for one to express themselves through the beauty of a performative identity. Having spoken to over 100 queens over Instagram, I have discovered so much about the culture; such as the fact that there are categories of queens such as comedy queens, spooky queens, club kids, pageant and the most dominant being look queens. It’s fair to say that drag is not something you’d class as ‘normal’, but that certainly doesn’t devalue the significance it truly holds. Breaking gender stereotypes is such a vital way for society to progress. Offensive ideologies such as sexism, homophobia and even transphobia seem to be alleviated as soon as one gets into drag. A man dressed as a women, (usually) part of the LGBT community and clothed in a plethora of elegant attires is so strongly standing for those who are socially repressed in nowadays society for the way in which they identify. Talking to Dixey the queen, she opened my eyes to the idea that “drag is there for those who need that boost of inspiration, that kick of confidence or stance of pride. I live unapologetically and standing on that stage with my double Ds and 30 inch wig makes me feel powerful. but i don’t do it for my own ego, I do it for those who need need the encouragement to be who they want. Yeh, I look like a fool up there, but when my head is high and the crowds are cheering, someone in the world is feeling like they can conquer anything and that is why I get up every morning”. (Ran out of word count - will post my essay soon)
Quick value study sketch. I think this may become one of my next watercolors. This was a bright, sunny day and the shapes of these barns creates a scene that caught my eye immediately.
Hopefully coming soon . . .
Nature Color Studies.
Yet again „the walk“, I guess you know every single tree as well as I do right now ... BUT: I tried few things with the rendering, both while taking the shots and when processing them. When shooting I used a Kenko Nostaltone Orange, which is basically a diffusor and warming filter combined. That's where the color and softness comes from. I used a zoom lens all the way open, which gives vignette and fall off and a bit of additional softness. when proscessing them in LR and PS I payed attention to „fill the highlights with color“ and control the highlights in general. There was a beautiful „soft sunshine“ today (partially cloudy), and the light was so nice I hope I could capture that a little bit at least.
I've never picked up my camera during Bible Study, but tonight I did. Twice. I admit it, a true double standard exists in our house. Bogart gets plenty of loving at the start of the evening then again at the end each week, but he must spend the time we are truly studying on his mat. He knows this and does so without instruction. However, the felines are free to claim any place they desire. Gumbo spent time on my lap, Raven and Vidalia curled up on the back of the sofa, and Curio took advantage of multiple places. He started by wedging himself between a couple (see the photos in the comments). Curio stayed there, being stroked for a full forty five minutes, before transitioning to the above location. Visitors are always welcome in our household. My felines make sure they know it. Now if only Magnus didn't need to be shut in a kennel in our bedroom. . .
#66 Religion
112 Pictures in 2012
[SOOC, f/1.4, ISO 1600, shutter speed 1/200]
Zone VI Ultralight 4x5
Caltar S-II MC 135mm 5.6
Ilford FP4+ (100)
Pyrocat HD 1+1+100 20c 18 mins reduced agitation
Epson V850
Really only looking for two things with this one: first, what fun could I have with camera movements (camera angled down, rear standard returned to vertical to keep trees from converging, but front standard with exaggerated forward tilt, to throw the top 2/3 of the frame out of focus; and front swing, to shift plane of focus roughly along the front of the open shed; the result is some weird geometry on the shed roof, exaggerating the apparent convergence of the roof edges). And second, how much detail from the shed interior could I retain. Altogether, I'm pleased with the result.
Classical by inspiration, but in fact some kitsch decorating a cheap restaurant. And 'study' implies some preparation, arrangement - this was a momentous snap of detail that caught my eye. But BW makes everything look 'classic', doesn't it? :)
Photo taken for Our Daily Challenge: Knees
Photo recycled for Our Daily Topic: Self Portrait
I hope that everyone realizes that the middle photo has been squashed and my thighs aren't really that fat nor my feet that long! The two end photo are unaltered. And yes, my calfs really are that big. That's from years of racewalking.
i got really bored while studying for my last exam in the Openbare Bibliotheek in Amsterdam, so i started playing with my lubitel. took this picture of my friend hugo, who was studying for the same exam. i really love how the picture turned out, with the exposure and the focus. i used f/5.6 and 1/30 shutter, and it was shot on ISO 100 film. thus, 5 stops up from "Sunny 16". i think the soft focus and light really represents the atmosphere when studying in that library.
see more of my lomos on my blog: lomophobic.blogspot.com
A black Bear comes with it's own public health warning (And ladies that's carry Bear Spray not Hair Spray!!) ;0)
Taken in a hurry in a slight snow flurry :0)
"Studying the Wheat" Colfax WA
Read about the direct seed technique used by the Aeschliman Family, which has produced over twenty years of soil conservation.
pnwsteep.wsu.edu/dscases/ext_pubs/pnw0515.pdf
500px Gallery:
Better on black. Click on photo or press L.
Fluidr Gallery:
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Utrecht University Library. Two years since I last visited it, it still is a great place for studying and working.
Sunset colors study with normal exposure shot compares to long exposure. The normal shot with a Lee 1.2 GND soft edge filter --> result with correct exposure in the shadow area, no hard shadow and lost details. The long exposure with the Hoya 9 stop ND filter in result with under exposure shadow area in the duck pier area. However, since the image was bit under exposure that brings more colors in the sky. That is one of hint to take the sunset colors shot for more colors. also the colors has to do with the time changes during the sunset time. The long exposure could be at the peak with colors.
There is no right or wrong method to take the landscape photos or sunset color photos. It is all up to you how to control your exposure for the color tone. On the other hand, to use the GND soft edge filter will be a big help. There is an other thing to keep it in mind for different stop GND filter to create different effect. The more stop filter will bring more dramatic effect. IMO.
Some study suggests that frequent consumption of nuts (including peanuts) may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease for women. Nuts are high in fat, but most of the fatty acids are unsaturated. Therefore, nuts can be included as part of a healthy diet.
It's always encouraging to see university students working hard, studying, which many at Berkeley spend most of their time doing (or they won't keep up!). One hears about so much negative behavior in the 'news reports.' The reality is that most students work very hard.
What good boys - taking the time to do some studying.
Daily Dog Challenge 1536. "All Dressed Up"
Our Daily Challenge - Jan 14, 2015 - "Upside Down"
116 Pictures in 2016 - #23. "Stack"
Stop on by Zachary and Henry's blog: bzdogs.com - The Secret Life of the Suburban Dog
This is another picture shot in the new workshop of my friend Durga in Varanasi (Benaras).
Those studies in progress pinned on a wall are part of a new topic about hijras, those members of "the third gender", neither man nor woman.
Durga Charan Das is a young painter living in the "City of Lights", he is painting amazing bodies making love or sometimes alone but always with sensuality and strength, with something special that reminds a lot of Eugene Delacroix's work...
Durga has already won several prestigious awards in India and now exhibitions of his work are starting in Europe.
For more explanations concerning hijras you may see those pictures
FR-Diorama
Midcentury modern club chair from www.etsy.com (smidgehouse). fabriccases changed by me.
Pillows (on the chairs), small black picture frames, magazine holders, large and small storage boxes, woven raffia placemates, flower candle ring, sarge candle, green mini flower pot, cork board and large flower arrangement from www.etsy.com (SmallSpacesInteriors).
Small round desk, writing desk, pencils and sketch book from www.etsy.com (MiniPlaces Studio).
Chair (in front of the writing desk) from www.etsy.com (miniCHAIR).
Cupboard and stool from our handicraftshop idee.Creativmarkt (painted and pasted by me).
Fashion Royalty - Luxury Decor Dress Form from integrity toys.
Snake-print dress from www.etsy.com (LevitationFashion).
Polymer flowers from www.etsy.com (Mycraftgarden).
Handbag from www.dagamoart.com.
Native Study~
was a fun sketch, definitely plan on doing more studies if circumstances permit to get more practice and experience in with portraits and native indian concept art.
Used mechanical pencil, ballpoint pen, oil/soft-dry pastels, woodless color pencils, charcoal, hb pencils on canson mixed media sketching paper.
Time:3-4hrs
Photographic study WaldenTHE PACE OF NATURE
www.blurb.co.uk/b/4613946-pace-of-nature-hardback
LOOKING OUT
www.blurb.co.uk/b/7144518-looking-out
IPSDEN IN WINTER
www.blurb.co.uk/b/4693698-ipsden-in-winter-rev-ed
LANDSCAPES OF IPSDEN
www.blurb.co.uk/b/4693349-landscapes-of-ipsden-rev-ed
RECENT PORTRAITS
www.blurb.co.uk/b/2931284-recent-portraits
DRAWING AND PAINTING by Kate Wilson
www.amazon.co.uk/Drawing-Painting-Materials-Techniques-Co...
PORTRAIT REVOLUTION
Photographic study...
www.amazon.co.uk/Portrait-Revolution-Julia-Kays-Party/dp/...