I have always experienced black and white photography to best portray the quality of light. Although it’s possible in colour to achieve that, I find that sometimes colour distracts because it makes shape colour the feature instead.
A lot to be said for black and white pics and films.
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To bee or not to bee. Great bee photos! They are hard to shoot, but these Euro honeybees are much slower and easier to photo than most of the native bees which seem to be on crack at the flowers they move so fast. Were any named Eric?
Absolutely wonderful photos, Janis. I don't know which one I like more, the first one or the last one.
A few bee shots from the Balboa Park rose garden.
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No, it's the second temporary solution to a broken shade in need of repair. The first was an immediate attempt to retain the heat of the fireplace adjacent to it, and this version is a more visually satisfying replacement.
Looking forward to it.
That third shot Janis. Is that the same window covering from last week? Good stuff as always.
No, it's the second temporary solution to a broken shade in need of repair. The first was an immediate attempt to retain the heat of the fireplace adjacent to it, and this version is a more visually satisfying replacement.
streaked sand, footprints, shoe, and comparatively enormous footprints. i hope you'll explain. and that's 'Amerika, home of the lawless and their captives', isn't it? ; )
I looked at it more than once and thought it was a cave drawing w Adida footprints beside it, LOL.
But it really caught my eye!
streaked sand, footprints, shoe, and comparatively enormous footprints. i hope you'll explain. and that's 'Amerika, home of the lawless and their captives', isn't it? ; )
I hadn't thought Adidas, but ancient drawings/carvings were what came to mind when I saw that. The contrast of the ancient and modern that you perceive is funny and appreciated.
The water streaks in the sand were very long, and I can set the format of my camera in 4 different versions. This setting is a long and narrow one. Had I used the square format that I mostly use, I’m sure the proportions of the impressions would have looked quite different. It made me think that the square, which is the format I feel most comfortable using, is the most harmonious. But since I wanted to capture the long flowing lines I chose the long format.
streaked sand, footprints, shoe, and comparatively enormous footprints. i hope you'll explain. and that's 'Amerika, home of the lawless and their captives', isn't it? ; )
in comparison to what i'd thought was a wee and lonely-looking child's white sneaker toward the top. but the rivulets made a remarkable pattern in the sand.
The water streaks in the sand were very long, and I can set the format of my camera in 4 different versions. This setting is a long and narrow one. Had I used the square format that I mostly use, I’m sure the proportions of the impressions would have looked quite different. It made me think that the square, which is the format I feel most comfortable using, is the most harmonious. But since I wanted to capture the long flowing lines I chose the long format.
June 12th
I went to the state duck blind at Hamlin Marsh. It sad to see how much damage the local kids have done to it. The DEC doesn't seem to care that it's being used for hookups and drug dealing. Once school is out they'll be illegally camping down there again.
The secondary runway at Hancock Airport was being used. So landing planes were flying over the house I used to live in, and planes taking off were flying over the house I live in now.
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Love yer Iris, and the Wood Thrush. I like the 'rusty gate' description of their song, many birders consider it their favorite bird song. E-oo-layyyyyyyy. Miss hearing them. Neat juvenile Robin (last shot) too. Your planes are nice as well. One of these weeks I will do some planes...
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June 12th
I went to the state duck blind at Hamlin Marsh. It sad to see how much damage the local kids have done to it. The DEC doesn't seem to care that it's being used for hookups and drug dealing. Once school is out they'll be illegally camping down there again.
The secondary runway at Hancock Airport was being used. So landing planes were flying over the house I used to live in, and planes taking off were flying over the house I live in now.
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
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June 12th
I went to the state duck blind at Hamlin Marsh. It sad to see how much damage the local kids have done to it. The DEC doesn't seem to care that it's being used for hookups and drug dealing. Once school is out they'll be illegally camping down there again.
The secondary runway at Hancock Airport was being used. So landing planes were flying over the house I used to live in, and planes taking off were flying over the house I live in now.
June 12th
I went to the state duck blind at Hamlin Marsh. It sad to see how much damage the local kids have done to it. The DEC doesn't seem to care that it's being used for hookups and drug dealing. Once school is out they'll be illegally camping down there again.
The secondary runway at Hancock Airport was being used. So landing planes were flying over the house I used to live in, and planes taking off were flying over the house I live in now.
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great pix Magi. Is that first one a fresh Castor Bean leaf?
thanks for Friday POT
Beautiful photo of the window.
Some random shots
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propagandized sheeple led by war mongers. final answer for all the dough.
Really great photos, love them all.
Having learned film in the darkroom, with B & W of course, I have a soft spot for that.
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Until 8 years ago my front entryway into home was my darkroom. Until that point I had been happily engaged in a darkroom for many of the 25 previous years.
should be a contest... America land of the ....
propagandized sheeple led by war mongers. final answer for all the dough.
Really great photos, love them all.
Having learned film in the darkroom, with B & W of course, I have a soft spot for that.
Violet Dancer - damselfly - smaller cousins of dragonflies
Widow Skimmer - dragonfly - when these males chase each other they look awesome in flight.
A native bee of some sort, these don't spend a half-second at each flower, which is American Germander aka Wood Sage, but however is not a true sage.
female Crab Spider, one of the ground types, not flower types, guarding egg sac. I had the ISO set too high so the white blew out with overexposure, sorry.
This is a just out of the nest juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk.
Thanks to everyone all over the site for all the great thoughts, ideas, material, and the blues.
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both - Albert Einstein
I can see how the Widow Skimmers in flight would be thoroughly entertaining. Almost like fireflies in daylight.
Violet Dancer - damselfly - smaller cousins of dragonflies
Widow Skimmer - dragonfly - when these males chase each other they look awesome in flight.
A native bee of some sort, these don't spend a half-second at each flower, which is American Germander aka Wood Sage, but however is not a true sage.
female Crab Spider, one of the ground types, not flower types, guarding egg sac. I had the ISO set too high so the white blew out with overexposure, sorry.
This is a just out of the nest juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk.
Thanks to everyone all over the site for all the great thoughts, ideas, material, and the blues.
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Thanks for the wonderful chiaroscuro, Janis.
A lot to be said for black and white pics and films.
Thank you Henry
I have always experienced black and white photography to best portray the quality of light. Although it’s possible in colour to achieve that, I find that sometimes colour distracts because it makes shape colour the feature instead.
the last photo is amazing ...
how can a white sheet for a curtain hide something behind it in the pitch dark light.
You are an artist. Thanks for posting. Good Night.
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Leave it to you mimi,
to wonder at the mystery of things ; ).
If you look really closely you’ll see a slightly lighter column down the right side of the photo. That is the right edge of the kachelofen.
kachelofen musings in the dark ... you crack me up .. lol
mysteries everywhere haunting me. HElP !!!
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As always, thanks for Fri. Photo tonight, Janis.
Absolutely wonderful photos, Janis. I don't know which one I like more, the first one or the last one.
A few bee shots from the Balboa Park rose garden.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
Thanks social
They are all beautiful and I am so happy to see them busy.
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great bee pix SP!
To bee or not to bee. Great bee photos! They are hard to shoot, but these Euro honeybees are much slower and easier to photo than most of the native bees which seem to be on crack at the flowers they move so fast. Were any named Eric?
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Evening Social
If you do find yourself visiting NZ, I can confidently offer you the opportunity to visit bees, as my neighbour keeps them.
I too can't decide whether the first or last is my favourite.
Off to see the sea in a couple of weeks
Looking forward to it.
That third shot Janis. Is that the same window covering from last week? Good stuff as always.
Gëzuar!!
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evening bollox
I really like the one of the stones marching out to sea. Tickles my imagination.
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The sea was angry that day my friend...............
To (mis?)quote George Constanza.
Gëzuar!!
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Wishing you scenes of beautiful coastlines.
No, it's the second temporary solution to a broken shade in need of repair. The first was an immediate attempt to retain the heat of the fireplace adjacent to it, and this version is a more visually satisfying replacement.
Well..
The quiet contemplation reminds me of a renaissance painting.
Gëzuar!!
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Thanks Bollox for setting the scene
for this rainy evening. Appreciated.
i'm most intrigued by your
streaked sand, footprints, shoe, and comparatively enormous footprints. i hope you'll explain. and that's 'Amerika, home of the lawless and their captives', isn't it? ; )
Me too
I looked at it more than once and thought it was a cave drawing w Adida footprints beside it, LOL.
But it really caught my eye!
Thank you for your impression Sirena
"... a cave drawing w Adida footprints ..."
I hadn't thought Adidas, but ancient drawings/carvings were what came to mind when I saw that. The contrast of the ancient and modern that you perceive is funny and appreciated.
They’re only a size 7!
The water streaks in the sand were very long, and I can set the format of my camera in 4 different versions. This setting is a long and narrow one. Had I used the square format that I mostly use, I’m sure the proportions of the impressions would have looked quite different. It made me think that the square, which is the format I feel most comfortable using, is the most harmonious. But since I wanted to capture the long flowing lines I chose the long format.
i'd just meant huge
in comparison to what i'd thought was a wee and lonely-looking child's white sneaker toward the top. but the rivulets made a remarkable pattern in the sand.
Haven't gone out much this month
June 6th
June 12th
I went to the state duck blind at Hamlin Marsh. It sad to see how much damage the local kids have done to it. The DEC doesn't seem to care that it's being used for hookups and drug dealing. Once school is out they'll be illegally camping down there again.
The secondary runway at Hancock Airport was being used. So landing planes were flying over the house I used to live in, and planes taking off were flying over the house I live in now.
" In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry, and is generally considered to have been a bad move. -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy "
great pix BC!
Love yer Iris, and the Wood Thrush. I like the 'rusty gate' description of their song, many birders consider it their favorite bird song. E-oo-layyyyyyyy. Miss hearing them. Neat juvenile Robin (last shot) too. Your planes are nice as well. One of these weeks I will do some planes...
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
The frog, thanks!
So beautiful! Thank you.
evening janis
thanks for Friday POT
Beautiful photo of the window.
Some random shots
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nice pix Magi!
great pix Magi. Is that first one a fresh Castor Bean leaf?
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
You got it dystopian
Spot on. One volunteered years ago and have had one to three each year and often they live for up to three years.
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Hi magiamma
I especially enjoy the contrast in line and light of the shapes. In a way they seem to be a little like drawings to me.
The last photo very much resembles the Nikau palm here.
As Always
Fred says 'Hi!'
Well, he would do if he wasn't relaxing in the sun.........
Gëzuar!!
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Bollox, I've always loved
that you built a windowsill for your cats to enjoy the comfort of the sun.
beautiful photos Janis!
should be a contest... America land of the ....
propagandized sheeple led by war mongers. final answer for all the dough.
Really great photos, love them all.
Having learned film in the darkroom, with B & W of course, I have a soft spot for that.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
I share the same soft spot, dystopian.
Until 8 years ago my front entryway into home was my darkroom. Until that point I had been happily engaged in a darkroom for many of the 25 previous years.
my weekly thanks
Violet Dancer - damselfly - smaller cousins of dragonflies
Widow Skimmer - dragonfly - when these males chase each other they look awesome in flight.
A native bee of some sort, these don't spend a half-second at each flower, which is American Germander aka Wood Sage, but however is not a true sage.
female Crab Spider, one of the ground types, not flower types, guarding egg sac. I had the ISO set too high so the white blew out with overexposure, sorry.
This is a just out of the nest juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk.
Thanks to everyone all over the site for all the great thoughts, ideas, material, and the blues.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Thank you dystopian
I can see how the Widow Skimmers in flight would be thoroughly entertaining. Almost like fireflies in daylight.
Wonderful photos.
Thank y'all, and Rec'd!!
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