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An egg in the hand is worth two in the bush? No... that's not quite right, is it?
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" for the 19th of May is "hand(s)", but no arms. So, I have chosen a photograph I took about a month ago, which I was contemplating using for my Easter photo. I acquired a selection of egg decorations for Easter and I was very struck by this gilt and painted wooden egg, so I photographed it in my left hand and then made it a selective colour image which not only brough out the beautiful textures of the egg, but also my hand! Not bad for a one handed shot, even if I do say so myself! I hope you like my choice for the theme this week, and that it makes you smile!
In 1833 John Alexander Graham established the first trade store in the area on this site. The business grew and in 1838 the present building was constructed. The mixture of stone and brick is interesting and there's a good reason for this:
"Building materials being extremely scarce, local freestone was used where possible with bricks (which were locally produced without the traditional convict thumbprint) being reserved for the top storey where weight and height became a problem; and for the window and door surrounds. Quality seasoned timber was also in short supply and while native hardwood was used for window sills, lintels, floor beams and flooring, imported pine was used for interior pillars, all joinery and most of the original shelving and shop fittings. So short was seasoned timber that recycled wood, obviously from one or more of the shipwrecks on the coast, was utilised for hidden support framing over doors and windows."
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"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." ~Ernest Hemingway
i love that you can see my thumb print on this :p
T.G.I.F. Have a great weekend everyone!
Lady's Thumb, called this not for the flower, but for the "thumbprint" on the leaves I think.
Some technical details
- TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2
- Nikon 6T close-up diopter
- Aperture about f/2.3-f/2.5
- Star bokeh from a 10-blade diaphragm with convex blades. I like to use this lens for flowers because of the way it makes specular highlights recapitulate floral themes theme.
April 16, 2019, I lost my Best Friend and Fur-Baby. This picture reminds me he is never really gone, cause he is always in my heart.
Details Here: Beary Little
Coming down off the road "from you know where" This was one of the first views we had of Burke's Garden or what has been called God's thumbprint. It is an oval shaped valley and it resembles a large volcanic crater in satellite photographs and on topographic maps; however, it was formed when underground limestone caverns collapsed. It's not a huge valley, only About 8.5 miles (13.7 km) long and 4 miles (6.4 km) wide but it's cool because you can stand in one spot and see mountains in every direction. We were expecting to see a thriving little village at least and Lots of flowers! This however is not what we found and more on that tomorrow! For now, time to go on another adventure with Anita!
All my old timey faves....
Our Mom didn't do much baking and making of cookies ...but, she did do one of the fiddliest at Christmas. The thumbprint cookies with jam in the centre.
Dipping in egg white, rolling in crushed nuts, baking for a few minutes and re-making the indent, etc, etc... if you've ever made them, you know!!...but, honestly..they are the best tasting cookies. I, too, make them only once a year .....
Butter tarts, shortbread with a cherry on top for the festive, albeit old fashioned, look, and the triple chocolate cranberry cookies... mmmm... all so tasty it's difficult to give them away.
They are all destined for gift bags for the neighbours.. with the exception of the 'tasters' of course.... you know...the ones I have to taste to make sure they are what I expect of my own cookie making skills.. and, maybe the second one just to be sure, and then, a third.... whoa!! and, somewhere in between baking ... keeping up with my exercise routine... so I don't get a big surprise when I jump on the scales in January.
Ready to eat! These thumbprint cookies tasted as good as they look in this photograph taken in Greensboro, North Carolina, on the second Thursday in February of 2021.
The Heartwood is the dense inner collection of rings which lie in the center of a tree trunk. The rings tell the tree's unique history and identity. In many ways they are similar to a human's thumbprint. Both the heartwood and our thumbprint reflect history and identity all the way back to nature. The sculpture is the work of Daniel Popprer, a South African artist.
In the thumbprint this looks like a snow capped mountain scene but on close inspection you will discover it is just a cloud with a white cap. Taken at the General Watkins Conservation Area, Morley MO
North Bay has had a 3 day long blizzard. You won't see me complaining though, as it's been 3 days of me getting to watch the snow fall in one of the most beautiful places I know.
Last one for now. I apologize for the lack of reciprocation this morning. I will do it tonight for sure! You guys are awesome! For all you Americans, I hope you have an awesome Fourth of July!
Here is an image I processed of some beautiful dust lanes in the southern constellation Chamaeleon. It includes several cool objects like the Talon Nebula, the Thumbprint nebula, the Ripping Flames nebula, and more.
Probably one of my favorite dark dust area in the south!
Nebulosity does not always have to be bright and colorful to be beautiful!
The Chamaeleon Cloud Complex is a gigantic star-formation region. It is made up of three main sections:
* Chamaeleon I (Cha I)
* Chamaeleon II (Cha II)
* Chamaeleon III (Cha III)
This pic is 11 hours of integration time and shows the Chamaeleon III dark cloud, in the shape of an "A". If you look to the very bottom, a small part of the Chamaeleon II dark cloud is visible. To the left of the image you can spot a section of the Chamaeleon I dark cloud.
Although there are several distinctive shapes within the dust clouds, only one is officially cataloged, the Thumbprint Nebula. It is a small non-star-forming bok globule. It can be spotted in this image near the bottom right of the "A" shape. A galaxy can be found nearby, IC 3104.
There might also be several objects hidden behind the dark dust clouds.
Processing was not easy but fun. The key is of course to bring out as much of the faint dark dust as possible without ruining the background. I like how it is shaped like an “A” at this angle.
Full blog post with all info, higher resolution image, and previous attempts here: www.galactic-hunter.com/post/chamaeleon-cloud-complex
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To sit back and watch the fog lift off Mt Sopris on the fall morning was truly a sight to see. Just when I was thinking of packing it up due to being fog bound the mountain revealed her beauty! I must say, God's thumbprints are all around us!
Just added new images to my Fine Art website. If you have a moment, stop on by
"Built in 2004, the award winning Treetops Adventure consists of seven individual suspension bridges and platforms, which get their lift from eight 30-ton, 250-year-old Douglas-firs. The attraction avoids penetrating bark, branch or trunk by using adjustable, non-invasive collards that exert less than a thumbprint’s worth of pressure per square inch. This gentle system accommodates continuous growth. Healthy, centuries-old trees and a breathtaking view-Treetops Adventure is unlike any canopy walk in the world."
What an exciting experience and the 500,000 multi-coloured lights strung along the bridges and park made it quite an experience. I was proud of myself for walking among the treetops. Walking in the canopy 33m (110ft) above the forest floor, my sister and brother-in-law inspired me to fully enjoy the moments. Lovely live seasonal music played.
For the Macro Monday's theme - Rule
'Rule of thumb' is the idea and I wanted to use a thumb print to convey breaking the law and the red print could also be (pause for tension) blood! I have also used the rule of thirds in the shot. HMM.
All I can say is, "Yum!" This photo of these thumbprint cookies makes my mouth water. A great winter snack for sure.
Click on the link below for how to make these super sweet jam thumbprint cookies.
www.cherrymenlove.com/foodrecipes/2010/11/how-to-make-jam...
A Stab of Truth to Open Eyes -
On a trail overrun with weeds, a spokesman for the microscopic climbed the beanstalk and came into view abruptly. He gesticulated with antennae to and fro, putting into words, how a giantess occupied with future worries failed to notice the mass murders she commit with feet. The one-eyed titan looked down and saw… oh, what a view. Scores of bodies were lying around, squashed and broken with defeat. The field looks like a battle scene. She sat on unsteady heels and look fixedly at the faultfinder. Except for a borrowed spike from a sea urchin and the hair whorl of Van Gogh throughout, the itty bitty was just another ant in the crowd.
“Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of ants everywhere. It’s not my fault that the teeny can’t be seen. They should shriek loud if they can down there, although I won’t be able to hear a thing up here. Only the foolish follows through a single file line and run not in all directions to get out of my way,” the cyclop mocked.
Her accuser remained calm, despite having verbal stones thrown at him. “How many times have you tripped on this trodden path?” the ant cross-examined with genuine interest.
The giantess replied with furrowed brows, “Just five minutes ago, I sprawled because an inconsiderate tortoise tent right in the middle of the road. In general, I stagger at least once a week. Why?”
“The solution is to keep your eyes held high, low on the ground bubbling with life,” the ant responded, an octave higher.
The lady goliath retorted, “I’m used to walking with my head in the clouds. What’s there to observe on the floor? The settling dusts flying up in a breeze?”
The gentle-ant went into detail, “You passed over the fabulous roadmaps made by earthworms in their earthly labor. Over there you missed the invitation of the Malayan shrews, they are sharing with anyone their party of fresh fallen donut peaches. And that meadow ant meandering leisurely with a trimming of curry leaf, he is flossing his teeth.”
Globs of awakening twirled within the iris of the tall titanic. It was the first time she realized that. Having said his piece, teeny sauntered in peace toward his homely jungle. The giantess had better appreciation for ants since and watched her step. To date she is still ironing flat the wrinkly dead leaves with elephantine tread, but instead of stomping on ants, she walks over them now. You think you can easily crush a dozen ants with one finger? Small in size they may look weak, but all it takes is one strong-minded ant to lift you off your feet.
Memories;
Of the warmth, quietness, beauty and the people of the incredible island called Pemba.
The warmth of the rays of every setting sun and the welcome smiles of the people of this land called Africa.
“You cannot leave Africa. It is always with you, there inside your head. Our rivers run in currents in the swirl of your thumbprints; our drumbeats counting out your pulse; our coastline the silhouette of your soul.”
~ Bridget Dore ~