Retirement
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. / Location: Highway 37 West of Vallejo California / Technique: HDR (High Dynamic Range) / Equipment: Canon 5D (Not Mark II) / Workflow: 6+ Raws – Photomatix – Finalized in Cs4 Havent done too many HDR shots lately, had to be reminded by a fellow bubbler that I have to get out more and take a break from putting up the Christmas lights. Shot this on the way home from the Niners & Rams game in San Francisco. My good friends daughter sang our National Anthem at the opening game an was nice enough to hand over some entertainment passes which allowed me to have field access, Thanks Marcy! ...Ben… Home Page Feature: / May 22, 2009 Featured in Groups: / “Rustic” – November 24, 2008 / “Abandoned Unwanted & worth saving” – December 1, 2008 / “Live Love Dream” – December 1, 2008 / “Rusty Crusty & falling to bits” – December 3, 2008 / “Nature’s Reclamation ” – January 17, 2009 / “The Addicted Photographer” – January 26, 2009 / “The Addicted Photographer” – January 28, 2009 (Truck Show Winner) / “Rustic” – February 4, 2009 / “All Trucks” – March 5, 2009 / “HDR Photography” – April 7, 2009 / “Unwanted & Abandoned” – May 9, 2009 . / . / .
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Clint Eastwood being a badass in his new movie.
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This elderly woman sits at the window and contemplates the world outside. She does not see far beyond the window frame because her world has diminished considerably. Two years ago she was officially diagnosed with dementia after a life threatening surgery and long hospital stay. However, her family and friends noticed a difference in her personality over the last several years. Once a proud and hard working single mom, she raised two children during the 60’s and 70’s at a time when single parenthood was not as widely accepted as it is today. At present, she is reduced to little more than the passive demeanor of a quiet child. She is aware of the reduction in both her mental and physical abilities. She also understands that she is helpless to change anything. / It takes great courage to face the inevitable. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia; it accounts for 64 per cent of all dementias. For example right now in the US, Alzeihmer’s has surpassed diabetes and is the sixth leading cause of death. As baby boomers are rapidly approaching the age of retirement it is believed that 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s in their lifetime. Currently, there are more than 24 million people in the world with dementia—this is estimated to rise to 81 million by the year 2040.6 / Statistics taken from both the Canadian and American Alzeihmer’s Society. / Published by Redbubble in Compassion, Courage and Friendship book October 2008 / Compassion, Courage & Friendship Featured in the Nirvana group October 2008 / Featured in the ImageWriting group November 2008 / Featured in the RB Buyer’s Booth November 2008 / Featured in the Stillness Speaks group November 2008 / Featured on RB homepage on November 25/08 / The Fine Art of Photography
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HDR image, Whalehead Hunt Club, Currituck, NC. Different angle, rocking chairs overlooking the Currituck Sound. Why don’t you pull up a chair and enjoy the view, smell and sound over a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade? / Click on thumbnail below for the full view of this beautiful place. / My art with 1000+ views
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All images are @ Copyright Rosa Cobos 2008 All rights reserved Words and Music, / Music of the words, / Filling heart with longing whisperings. / The Shadow does not reach me, / engulfing my tenderness / claming for the Love that white sheets / of versed paper… / are pearling with commitments with Life. I sit in meditation, / giving my back to the looks / and fears of the soul, / that came to rescue me.. / from etxreme solitude. / So… / all the colours of the visions, / left me blind to the sun / inside the skin, / and then… / my guitar… / hanging from the notes, / musical breathing of my voice… / armouring of my defense… / turned into / my protection…. / my nourishment…. / my response.. / to the questions… / always… unanswered. The captured light.. / in the shade of my complexion… / was singing the praise, / of the Love for Music Meditation. / Long and short letters…. / prision and new nest. / When you tremble…. / Time evolves into a breeth. / When you shout at me… / I become deaf… mute… very old. / When you cling to the cloudy sky… / and liberate the corpuscles….. / of desires… longings….forgetfulness, / I travel into my Darkness.. / without pretention…. / of becoming God. / Rosa Cobos @ Copyright Rosa Cobos 2008 . All rights reserved
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Took it today as a huge storm was rolling in. It’s still IR. / / / / / / /
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Features Postcard Style – 3/27/09 / I Love Birds – 2/14/09 1st Place Challenge Win in I Love Birds – 3/27/09 Photo taken at the Ft Worth Zoo (Texas) April 13, 2008. This photo can be seen in the following video: My art featured in a video – That’s One Great Shot Sale of a medium canvas print to tinhearts Sale of a card to Bonnie Taylor Barry Sale of a card to SuzieRay Sale of a medium canvas print to a Redbubble member /
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Forget your day and night job
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A photograph of a feather in the snow …................representing feelings of being lost, afraid and alone…......... New beginnings ahead ;)
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Pathway In The Woods… Autumn / Fall 2007 England. Taken at a local country park, i love the woods here, its one of my favourite places to be no matter what the weather. I love the way the tree branches curve along this forest path.. / Hinchingbrooke Park , Huntingdon . England
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Taken in the town of North Orwell, PA on 01/19/2009 along route 187. A Canon 50D camera edited in PS and HDR. Lastly, I did the Orton layer. It’s no longer used for farming. Hopefully it won’t end up totally neglected.
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Mixed Media (watercolor with white acrylic highlights) 12”x8” on linen canvas sheet. I would love to tell you about the location of this work, but the truth is my RB friend Carolyn Staut sent me the photo I used for this painting. She responded quickly to my indecision of what to paint by emailing me half a dozen photos. How cool is that?
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Galway – Ireland
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Couldn’t resist a tramp across some paddocks to photograph this tired old Fordson Major tractor resting peacefully. The mono version has the edge I think for this type of photograph…thanks for having a looksee and comments always welcome. HDR shot. 3×1stop brackets, hand held.. PM-pro blending & tonemapped. Finished off in PSCS4.
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Sort of a bittersweet moment, apparently the West Coast Demo team will no longer perform at airshows with the F-15. To mark the “retirement” this F-15 was hosed down by two firetrucks as it returned from it’s last tactical flight demo. Nikon D300, Sigma 50-500mm.
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FIRST TIME PUBLISHED / When I looked outside my restaurant in Broome I saw two cowboyheads sitting on the tables outside and I had a strong urge to make some photo’s. I spook to the two men they where from Fitzroy Crossing. They where watching a crowd of Indeginous Aboriginal men and women ‘hanging’ outside in the Plaza. They where waiting for the local liquorshop to open, In Fitzroy is now a ‘ban’ on alcohol, they told me, so Fitzroy Crossing is now a ‘dry’ Community Miss. / Broome, Western Australia. / Today I received an email stating; CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR IMAGE ‘TYPAN’ is one of 55 images from the PEOPLE & PLANET International Photo Competition. to be published in the 2009 People&Planet; Social Justice & Enviroment Diary, which will be published this month in Australia (2009). / We thought that your image was incredible, and it won from a pool of OVER 1000 images from 316 photographers from around the World! / All funds raised by the People&Planet diary go to Australia’s small non profit organisations which are working to promote social-justice and environmental substainability around the world. /
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figurative pastel 55cm x 75cm FEATURED IN PAINTED LADIES my website / artist interview / my bubblesite reference photos from sunranger
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On a recent trip to the Okanagan, I came across this gorgeous old farm truck, picturesquely parked by a fruit stand near Armstrong. I had to stop and take a few shots…that rusty old multicoloured patina was too appealing, and frankly no amount of rustification could emulate that hard earned lustre old farm equipment always has!
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Serene May 2008. Taken just before sundown at a beautiful, tranquil lake… / / sony cybershot
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Anthony Boy’s Magical Voyage / By Joyce Dickens It was growing darker by the hour and yet the day was still very young. A storm was brewing out to sea and it was growing quite clear that Monterey Bay was no place to be. / The waves were growing taller and very wild; the smell of salt and sulphur filled the air. The clouds were strangely different today; the sky was taking on a reddish tint and bursts of lightning every now and then were a definite warning that this was no place to play and yet, Anthony Boy had a strange feeling about today; a feeling of excitement and anticipation. Anthony Boy has been on dry land, on display at the Monterey Boat Works for many years; only he and a few other retired boats from the old fishing fleet know the secret, the untold story of what really takes place when one of these “magical storms” comes to the Bay. No one really knows how it happens, but some of the older fishermen talk very secretly amongst themselves; it’s been said that if the incoming storms come from a very distant and magical place, they will bring with them some form of mystical power. This power breathes life into the old and retired fleet, one by one; though it is short-lived, it is a memory that each retired fishing boat will hold in their heart forever. Anthony Boy could feel it in the air; he was excited and felt sure that tonight it would be his turn to once again cruise across the bay, waves lapping on his deck, the salty air breathing life into him, and he standing tall in the moonlight and storm clouds, would once again be so very proud. Hours had come and gone, and Anthony Boy’s excitement was rapidly growing; he was ready. It was evening now and very dark; the storm had arrived. The sky was full of electricity, and the wind was so strong that all of the people in the area had gone to their homes; this was going to be a bad one. A huge bolt of lightning struck nearby and took out the power; things were getting blown here and there. The smell of sulphur was very strong now; this went on for hours it seemed to Anthony who was by now very impatient, when suddenly there was a stillness that he couldn’t describe. Knowing he had never felt this before, he was beginning to feel a bit unsure if he really wanted this to be “his storm” or not. He took a deep breath and remained motionless and at that very instant something happened; the framework that was supporting Anthony Boy, just flew apart, even though the wind had completely stopped. Anthony felt that he was in motion, but he was afraid to look; suddenly he felt something that he hadn’t felt for years – the cool salt water lapping around him, dancing on his bow and caressing his stern. The wind began to blow again, just enough to push Anthony proudly across the water; he was so happy, and he just beamed from head to toe as he slowly and quietly made his way to all of his favorite fishing spots. Finally, it was nearly dawn by now, and Anthony headed back to the breakwater where he was greeted by many of his old “fleet” friends who wanted to hear all the details of Anthony Boy’s Magical Voyage. It was a night made in heaven for Anthony, but it was soon over and the storm was passing; Anthony found himself back in his supporting framework and back on display at the boat works. This was a night that he would always cherish and remember. From this day on, Anthony Boy was so proud to greet all of the tourists that came from near and far to see him and his famous Monterey Bay on the California coast. The next time one of these powerful storms come to Port, it will be another retired fishing boat’s turn to once again cruise the Bay and Anthony will know the secret, and be so proud and happy that the others in the retired fleet will get their chance to make the Magical Voyage. / This image was sold here on Redbubble on September 7th, 2008 as a small Canvas Print . / ___ / All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. © 2008Joyce Dickens: Using my images for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action!
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