Australia
This is another shot that I took on the 5th of May as part of the 24 hours of flickr. It is the shot of Australias own (or better my own, since it is in my backyard) Hills Hoist that was prominently featured at the 200 Olympics Opening Ceremony. / And now I have to learn that it was not even an Australian Invention: Taken from Wikipedia: / “The Hills Hoist is an Australian version of the rotary clothes line, the distinguishing feature of which is a crown and pinion winding mechanism invented by Adelaide based Lance Hill in 1945. This allows this clothesline to be lowered and raised. The rotary clothes line itself had been invented as early as 1855, diagrams of which were published in Scientific American that year. This style of clothes line was popularised in Australia by Lance Hill and is a common sight in Australian and New Zealand backyards. It is considered one of Australia’s most recognisable icons, and is used frequently by artists as a metaphor for suburbia in Australia. For many post-war baby boomers it is a symbol of their childhood and an Australian national icon. / It is widely (and incorrectly) believed by the public to be an Australian invention.However, other Australian and American precursors existed decades before it was produced in 1945 in the Adelaide suburb of Glenunga by Lance Hill.” Please also visit my website alexkess.com and my photoblog . Cheers and Thanks, Alex
This shot was taken in my backyard, just as this praying mantis was passing in front of a yellow mum !
Eastern bluebird. Richmond, Virginia. / / / TIP JAR: IF YOU LIKE MY WORK SUPPORT ME WITH ANY AMOUNT YOU WISH / Portfolio Areas / Tigers / Wildlife / Macro / Landscape / Birds / Abstracts / Cats~wild and domestic
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From a bunch of promo shots of Felicity Hunter, a amazingly talented, delightful and gorgeous Melbourne muso. You can see more performers here
Ok so everyone is probably sick of all my flood filter photos but I’m having way too much fun! This is my girlfriend’s kitten Jaguar, this shot was taken in her backyard in autumn and I thought it would make for a good subject for a flood filter. Also changed the hue and saturation of her eyes in Photoshop, other minor changes such as slight cropping done in Lightroom.
PLEASE VIEW LARGE This is one of the most peaceful shots I took. Thus the illusive and loving Wendy Slee has been called by these very leaves to meet them. / Note: within minuets of the viewing Wendy channeled this poem and I knew then when you follow how you feel all becomes like a bright light of Love. I mean this shot literally called Wendy to them (leaves). She is a treasure to connect with.. Much Love and Appreciation Wendy.. Breeze of Existence / By: Wendy Slee 2008 Then as if through deep forests, / With their breath held waiting / Comes a stirring, a movement, anticipating… / Leaves awaken, heart quickens, limbs lift and extend / To receive the cool caress of a long welcome friend. / And you are here, / You the wind, / It is you that I know, / Yet know not where you come from, nor where you will go. / A free spirit you pass by me, / Yet somehow remain, / Swirling around me and through me, / Easing the pain… I ache to just hold you, keep you here for all time / But I can’t catch the wind / Cannot grasp what’s not mine…. / If I close my fingers, I’ll hold nothing but air… / If I reach out to possess you, it’s myself I’ll ensnare… / So I stand in your path, feel your breath on my face / And just bask in your spirit / As it moves through my space… / In the silence of your passing, the emptiness wake, / There’s a stillness that echoes with all you evoked / The power and beauty of the zephyr flies free / But your essence and magic has become part of me..
....a RedBubble policy… Models: The supremely talented and stylish Teer
my youngest little muse almost 3.5 years old. digitally cross processed using photoshop curves.
my youngest little muse
This picture, My Backyard, has been nominated for the prestigious group, Pay it Forward by shaneran I am deeply grateful and honored by this. shaneran had this to say : “I would like to pay it forward by nominating Lori Peters My Backyard. / I love this soft beautiful picture. Not only is she a talented photographer, but also a fantastic volunteer here on red bubble. She has such a kind heart and is so sweet and supportive. I love her art and this one especially has the “awe” quality.”
Blue Flax / Another of my first blooms 2009 /
Nikon D40 with 18-55mm GII lens / 55mm ~ 1/200’s ~ f / 7.1 ~ ISO=400 / Hand Held / Captured In A Breeze / Manual Focus / RAW / The images seen in the water drops are real, not added. / ________ / 10/07/2009 / ________ / _________ DROPS OF REALITY & WET WITH REALITY / FEATURED IN ~ / ________ WET WITH REALITY / / ________ / ________ / __________
Taken with a Canon 5D Mark II, 100 mm macro lens. Featured in ‘For the love of Canon’ / Featured in ‘Backyard Macro and Close ups’ / Top Ten- Water challenge in ‘Boredom Competitions’ This photo and many more are in my Raindrop calendar. Click on the photo below to view it. / Some of my other daisy / dandelion photos /
Here’s a photo I took from my balcony in June 2009. We are lucky enough to watch spectacular sunsets daily and this was just one of many I’ve managed to capture so I decided to share.. I know there’s plenty of beautiful sunset shots but I love this as it’s from my house :o) / Nikon D200 / 18-200mm lens / Processed in RAW
I couldnt resist capturing these lovely poppy seedheads but then felt they deserved something more… So for the very first time ever (!) a teensy bit of texture.. Critique and suggestions would be most welcome and hugely appreciated…. Thanks so much for looking / Cheers / :))) Nikon D60 / Nikkor VR 18-200 lens / UV filter / f/5.3 / 1/640sec / ISO-200 / 75mm Tweaked in PS Els6 (including crop and slight vignette) and own texture overlaid.. 37%
Music: The Beatles-Here Comes The Sun Featured in Sensational Sun group. / Featured in Sunflowers group. Best View Larger Both images are mine. The Sunflower was taken at a friend’s home last year in North Orwell, PA and the sunset was taken a couple weeks ago in my backyard Orwell Hill, PA. Canon Rebel XTi / Photoshop Elements 7.0 editing. /
/ / / As is fuji finepix S8100 a tiny snail balancing on a pink calla lily leaf in my backyard. / / /
Supermacro taken in our backyard (Gouda, Holland) 31 july 2009 Featured in “Dimensions” september 2009 Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
/ / / / As is fuji finepix S8100 a ladybug from my backyard / / /
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