And it was a very windy autumn day, evidenced by the halo of loose hair! This trip was a ‘milestone’ trip for me. A little over 6 months before this picture was taken, I was in a hospital because of a calcified disc (damaged from a motorcycle accident over 24 yrs prior) that collapsed/prolapsed, which left me in a bad way. My left leg was paralyzed, and I was in a lot of pain. Had Surgery. It wasn’t known just how well I would recover, if I could walk unassisted, or be in a wheel chair. And then came the months of re-hab. I had a goal: To make the trip we had planned the previous year. I made it.
4TH OF JULY IN CHICAGO. HOT! and humid as well
I was walking along South Beach, Fremantle when I came across this sign so i just had to photograph it.
Abandoned farm house.
The colours here are dark but the feeling I have in this is not of fear or pessimism. The darkness incorporates the richness of earth, decomposing leaves producing nutrients, worn but interesting tapestries lovingly created by hand. New life and poetry come from these marvels.
The pain of having a fear of groups of people.
Have you ever studied the neck of someone else and then studied your own, and noticed how different they are. I think of the mini-limb between shoulders and head like I do the scales of the foreparts of the dragons though out myth. Each sword-impenetrable blanketing is different, from one culture to another, and one beast to the next. Looking at necks makes me feel like a dragon, most of all when I return home and look carefully at my own.
I don’t like copy-protection. I don’t like spending effort on stopping an idea from spreading. In my not-always-humble opinion, the debat…
I don’t like copy-protection. I don’t like spending effort on stopping an idea from spreading. In my not-always-humble opinion, the debate around copy-protection for online content is a waste of time, and has nothing to do with creativity or growth as an artist. Like any of my work ? Please, take it. “Right click”, if that’s what you’re into, and save it to your laptop. Email it to your myface. Post it on your blog, it’s cool with me. If you like something, wherever possible I can give you the original photos and layered photoshop files of any of my works for free. Just ask. I’ll send you the files under an Australian CC attribution license so you can do whatever you want with them, so long as you give me a nod. I’m doing this partly because it costs me nothing. I reckon artists/musicians/writers/marketers can win when they realise that direct communication with someone who likes their stuff is worth so much more than the fanciful income they lost from stolen hits that never were.
A close up view of a couple of the batteries at the abandoned war room. I had been hoping for these to be full with acid so that the emergency lights would work, but alas it was not going to happen, they are empty. EDIT: A comment reminded me, the service log laying next to these informs me that these were last service in 1968, so no wonder theree is no acid remaining
Hibiscus 2 tropical flower still life watercolor painting. Floral colorful colors include orange, yellow, peach, green and black.
Echinacea cone flower wildflower in full bloom poster print art photograph with a bee on the floral petals. Modern realistic botanical still life nature artwork photo. Colors include pink, purple, maroon, green, yellow, orange, and black.
Hibiscus flower still life fine art modern realistic photograph picture poster print. Botanical tropical flowers colors include pink orange and peach.
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Somewhere in Saskatchewan, Canada
Somewhere in Ontario, north of Fort Frances, 2007
Tuesday, November 4 – Friday, November 7, 2008 / LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA / The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 120,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2007 drew over 60,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. The displays are segmented into 10 sections, and a New Products Showcase features more than 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more… Camera make: Canon / Camera model: Canon EOS 40D / Shutter speed: 1/125 sec / Aperture: f/8.0 / ISO: 200 / Lens: 28-135mm zoom. The shot was at 28mm / Original image size: 3888×2592 Pixels / Flash used: No / Date taken: Monday, November 03, 2008 / Time taken: 3:08 PM Editing software: / Photo Impact Pro 13, Nova Development
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA / The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 120,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2007 drew over 60,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. The displays are segmented into 10 sections, and a New Products Showcase features more than 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…
Found on the North West Coast of Tasmania. This species is common in Eucalyptus forests VIEW FUNGI CALENDER SERIES 1 VIEW FUNGI CALENDER SERIES 2 VIEW FUNGI CALENDER SERIES 3 VIEW FUNGI CALENDER SERIES 4 All calenders have different images. /
The Timelines speak to us when we least expect it. You have been placed on our healing list and we shall think of you daily! If you wish me to send this painting to you by email please let me know. May 29th 2009
Yellow Squash blossom with a twist makes for a pretty capture!! Battered Squash Blossoms / (With or Without Stuffing) The Batter: / 1 cup flour / 1/2 cup cornstarch / 1/2 teaspoon salt / 1 cup fat-free chilled milk, beer or water Cheese-Mushroom Stuffing: / 1/4 cup ricotta cheese / 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed / 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper / 2 tablespoon mushrooms, finely chopped / 1 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, minced / 16 large squash blossoms, washed / Canola oil for frying 1. Prepare the batter first. Sift together dry ingredients, then whisk in milk, beer or cold water until smooth. Cover and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Leftover batter can be stored for up to two days. If it is too thick after refrigeration, add a few drops of water to return to original consistency. 2. Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing. In a bowl combine the ricotta cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, mushrooms and basil. Open the blossoms and spoon about one 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture into the center of each. Avoid overfilling the blossoms. Twist the top of each blossom together to close. Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes. 3. Pour the oil into a skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat over high heat until a small cube of bread dropped into the oil turns golden brown within seconds. 4. Briefly dip each stuffed blossom into the batter, then carefully slip into the hot oil. Cook until golden on all sides, about three minutes total cooking time. Add only as many blossoms at a time as will fit comfortably in the skillet. Transfer with a slotted utensil to paper towels to drain briefly. 5. Sprinkle with salt, if desired and serve immediately. NOTE: In place of the cheese-mushroom stuffing, try another of your favorite bread or meat stuffings. Squash Blossom Frittata 3-4 blossoms / 1-2 baby squash / 4 eggs / Dash of milk / 2 green onions / Asiago cheese / Chopped parsley and snipped chives (optional) / Salt and pepper to taste 1. Pick 3 to 4 blossoms per person and 1 or 2 baby yellow or green summer squash. Rinse blossoms well and drain on paper towels. 2. Beat 4 eggs with a little milk. Add fresh chopped parsley and snipped chives, if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste. 3. In a non-stick pan, saute a little butter and cook 2 green onion and thinly sliced baby squash just until soft. Then quickly saute the blossoms for about 30 seconds and remove from pan. 4. Pour egg mix into pan, sprinkle and arrange the onions, squash and blossoms on top and cook over low to medium heat until almost set. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese and put under the broiler until lightly puffed and browned. Squash Blossom Quesadillas 1 medium onion, diced / 1 clove garlic, minced / 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced / 10 squash blossoms / 1/2 cup chicken stock / 3 sprigs fresh epazote, finely chopped / Salt and freshly ground black pepper / 4 flour tortillas / 1/4 pound grated Mexican white cheese / Olive oil, butter or margarine, for cooking 1. Heat a large saute pan with a little oil and saute the onion, garlic, and the roasted poblano pepper for 5 minutes, until the onions have become translucent. Then, add the squash blossoms and deglaze with chicken stock. Add the epazote, and cook for another 5 minutes until squash blossoms have wilted. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool. 2. To compose the quesadilla, lay two of the tortillas on a flat surface. Distribute the cheese equally on both tortillas. Then, spread 1/2 of the squash blossom filling over the cheese. Cover with the other tortillas, place on heated griddle or nonstick saute pan with a little olive oil, butter or margarine, and cook for about 3 minutes on each side. When golden brown on each side, remove and cut into quarters. Squash Blossom Hush Puppies Dry Ingredients: / 2 cups cornmeal / 1 cup all-purpose flour / 1 teaspoon baking powder / 1 teaspoon salt / 1/2 teaspoon baking soda / 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning or ground cayenne pepper to taste / 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Wet Ingredients: / 1-1/3 cups buttermilk / 2 large eggs / 2 tablespoons corn oil or bacon drippings Vegetables: / 1/4 cup minced onion / 8 to 10 squash blossoms, coarsely chopped / 1 cup fresh corn kernels Corn or canola oil for frying 1. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Beat lightly with a fork to blend. 3. Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a deep-fat fryer or a large, heavy pot (to a depth of about 3 inches.) When ready to cook, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir in the vegetables. Mix until just combined. Drop by spoonfuls into the hot oil and brown on all sides, which should take 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. NOTE: Hush puppies should be golden and crisp on the outside, and tender and moist inside. If the first batch turns out too dry, moisten the batter with more milk. Squash Blossom Soup 1/4 stick butter / 1 onion, sliced / 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced / 4 cups chicken broth / 1/2 pound squash blossoms (about 4 cups) / 1 cup half and half / Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste / Grated anejo cheese (for garnish) 1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Saute the onions, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook about five minutes. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes add the blossoms and cook 5 minutes longer. 2. Transfer soup to food processor and puree until smooth. Strain soup back into saucepan. Pour in the half and half and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and top with grated anejo cheese, a dry, crumbly Mexican cheese somewhat like parmesan, which can be used instead, for a somewhat different taste.
everything interest gone series
Another one from Holland Landing, some people never want to throw anything out. I know…looks more like a bathroom sink, but check out those nice handles, eh? 3 exposure HDR -2.0.+2 and tonemapped in Photomatix.
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