Share & Celebrate Your Art

[mrbruno]

Happy 4th of July!!!

 

[Fflow]

WOW! That's an amazing shot!

Thank you for sharing!

I hope your summer is unfolding perfectly!

xoxo

f(s)

 

[_me_hubby]

Red Sea

Some scuba pics

 

[skipp22]

Love the scuba pics hubby. My fav is the lionfish. Where were they taken at?
On another note apologies for no pics lately. It's been bloody hot to go outside! It's made me really lazy, but here are a few to make up for it. There's no particular theme for these shots. Still experimenting with styles.

Saw the moon during the day. Couldn't resist taking a picture.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs113.snc4/36037_1442928186508_1032189527_31300412_2989573_n.jpg

This flower was looking photogenic, so I decided to take a shot.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs073.ash2/37004_1444704030903_1032189527_31304328_3148896_n.jpg

Was playing around with angling.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs158.snc4/37220_1442928346512_1032189527_31300413_427290_n.jpg

Sunset at the park.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs080.ash2/37329_1444703310885_1032189527_31304320_4990290_n.jpg

 

[_me_hubby]

Love the scuba pics hubby. My fav is the lionfish. Where were they taken at?

Hi Skipp22,

Thanks for the interest. I took this pic by the reef at Bluff Point on the way to the barge @ around 12m.

 

[Chainzz]

Great shot mrbruno , the gold tones are really nice , great job .

Some scuba pics

These are really awesome shots , it's always amazing to see beautiful underwater shots .
Thanks for sharing these , Mr_me_hubby .

Love the scuba pics hubby. My fav is the lionfish. Where were they taken at?
On another note apologies for no pics lately. It's been bloody hot to go outside! It's made me really lazy, but here are a few to make up for it. There's no particular theme for these shots. Still experimenting with styles.

Saw the moon during the day. Couldn't resist taking a picture.
This flower was looking photogenic, so I decided to take a shot.
Was playing around with angling.
Sunset at the park.

terrific shots skipp22 , you've got a great eye for the detail ...

Thanks for sharing your pics in here .

 

[Mike4fun]

Amazing photograpy all.

What camera's and lenses are you using? Fflow? Chainzz" etc?

M

 

[Fflow]

Hi all! Sorry I've been scarce, but I was travelling for the last week. I have some pix to share from our trip, but I'll save those til later.

I love the underwater shots, Me Hubby! They're all wonderful, but I especially appreciate the abstract quality of this one:

Skipp, thanks for sharing! I especially love this shot:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs073.ash2/37004_1444704030903_1032189527_31304328_3148896_n.jpg

Mike, I have two cameras that I use. One is a P&S Nikon Coolpix S200. It isn't bad for a wee thing. My 'good' camera is a Pentax D100 (dslr). I have a ton of old lenses from my K1000 that I use with it.

Lastly, as a teaser, here's a panorama shot (7 frames) I took at the Big River in Mendocino. [NOTE: It is really big! 5 MB to be exact

 

[skipp22]

Thanks for the comment Fflow. Awesome panoramic shot!
Apologies for no pics as of late, been dealing with a lot of personal stuff lately.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs036.snc4/34163_1449755917197_1032189527_31317382_4236073_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34596_1449756277206_1032189527_31317385_5902540_n.jpg

 

[Fflow]

Thanks for the comment Fflow. Awesome panoramic shot!
Apologies for no pics as of late, been dealing with a lot of personal stuff lately.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs036.snc4/34163_1449755917197_1032189527_31317382_4236073_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34596_1449756277206_1032189527_31317385_5902540_n.jpg

WOW!!!

Those are gorgeous!

No worries or apologies necessary, Skipp. I hope that the personal stuff is all good and, if not, quickly resolves itself to your satisfaction.

Thanks for the kind words re the panorama. I just stood there and the camera did most of the work!

Hang in there!

s

 

[Paradox]

What a great thread. I have no art of my own to contribute, but I hope you won't mind if I stop in to enjoy your gifts.

 

[Fflow]

What a great thread. I have no art of my own to contribute, but I hope you won't mind if I stop in to enjoy your gifts.

Hey there, Paradox! You're most welcome to enjoy, and celebrate, the stuff people share here. Thank you for popping by!

Here's another shot from our recent trip...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs020.ash2/34339_441099636943_547161943_5891012_2470051_n.jpg

 

[Fflow]

Here's another shot taken while on vacation in Mendocino:

 

[skipp22]

WOW!!!

Those are gorgeous!

No worries or apologies necessary, Skipp. I hope that the personal stuff is all good and, if not, quickly resolves itself to your satisfaction.

Thanks for the kind words re the panorama. I just stood there and the camera did most of the work!

Hang in there!

s

Thanks Fflow. If you're wondering I'm doing a lot better now. July 4th is just a tough time for me.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs020.ash2/34339_441099636943_547161943_5891012_2470051_n.jpg

Oh wow, incredible shot Fflow. I like how there's one standing out so proudly amongst the others. What kind of flower is that? By the way, love the Emerson siggy.
Here's my go at the shots. Been in a photograph drought as of late, so I have some catching up to do
Here's my go with a few shots after having a photograhical drought.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs103.ash2/38498_1449755397184_1032189527_31317378_3655426_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs096.ash2/38119_1453703855893_1032189527_31326854_2387580_n.jpg

 

[Fflow]

Thanks Fflow. If you're wondering I'm doing a lot better now. July 4th is just a tough time for me.

I'm glad you're better, Skipp! If you need an ear to bend, mine is fairly flexible.

Oh wow, incredible shot Fflow. I like how there's one standing out so proudly amongst the others. What kind of flower is that?

Thanks for the kind words. I'm pretty sure they're poppies! The grouping was so striking to me that I couldn't resist their allure.

By the way, love the Emerson siggy.

Thanks! I love Emerson. Whenever I feel challenged by life, I try to remember that quote. It is very sound advice.

Here's my go at the shots. Been in a photograph drought as of late, so I have some catching up to do
Here's my go with a few shots after having a photograhical drought.

These are both fantastic. The colors in the first are so seductive. I guess that's why people love roses.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs103.ash2/38498_1449755397184_1032189527_31317378_3655426_n.jpg

This second one feels like a shot I'd take! I really do love it. Those deep greens contrast beautifully against those delicate white flowers. Great job, Skipp!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs096.ash2/38119_1453703855893_1032189527_31326854_2387580_n.jpg

Thank you, as always, for sharing!

 

[Fflow]

I don't know if writing is art, but I have been in a long dry spell when it comes to creating lyrics/poetry. Sometimes I just force myself to write, with no agenda other than to start and finish something.

So, tonight, I started and finished something. More often than not, I have to live with words for a while to understand what they mean. I suspect, though, from the structure that these will end up as lyrics. That's good, because it means I'll be recording a new song, something I've been wanting to do ever since I got my new computer.

Of course, any interpretations, comments, or other feedback is most welcome:

Evaporate
by Fflow
7/19/10 12:27 AM

I wish I could cry
over milk I've spilled
but mother's milk
has long been dry.

I pity the pour,
and the waiting glass.
Evaporate
my loves' labor.

The words I wished I'd never said,
the words I didn't say,
the ghosts of long forgotten dead
darkening the day.

I wish you were here
to hear my excuse.
No ear to bend:
No lies to fear.

I dream of your face,
of forgiveness found.
With every breath
I ache for grace.

The words, once living, now are dead.
The words I use to pray
are ashes in an empty bed:
No sleep for me today.

Why did my fear prevent me from telling you how I feel
Why did I let my shame stop me from trying to heal

I now see the lie
haunting my fortune,
but letting go
will let me die.

I will not still crave
those old appetites
that lead me to
an early grave.

 

[_me_hubby]

Bubbles........

I was on the line this afternoon watching the others descend......the bubbles are so hypnotic!

 

[Fflow]

Woah!!!!

 

[skipp22]

I'm glad you're better, Skipp! If you need an ear to bend, mine is fairly flexible.

Thanks, I'll remember that.

Thanks! I love Emerson. Whenever I feel challenged by life, I try to remember that quote. It is very sound advice.

That's good words to live by. I love Emerson, but me, I'm more of a Thoreau guy. Both great writers of their time though.

These are both fantastic. The colors in the first are so seductive. I guess that's why people love roses.

Thanks. I completely agree.

This second one feels like a shot I'd take!

I'm flattered you said that, thank you.

I was on the line this afternoon watching the others descend......the bubbles are so hypnotic!

Wow, love those bubbles hubby. They are quite hypnotic indeed.

A few more shots.. Class started up this week, so I haven't had much time for pictures.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/DravinVampyre/P1020003.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/DravinVampyre/P1010975.jpg

 

[Papa_Cali]

very cool thread you have here, Fflow!

 

[Fflow]

A few more shots.. Class started up this week, so I haven't had much time for pictures.

I've seen this flower before... do you happen to know what it is called?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/DravinVampyre/P1020003.jpg

Great shot, this one:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/DravinVampyre/P1010975.jpg

very cool thread you have here, Fflow!

Thanks! I hope you'll feel inspired to share something creative with us.

Peace!

f(s)

 

[Daizie]

This was the Black Widow spider that lived outside our garage last summer. My son named her Fifi.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/sumemrgirrl/DSC02223.jpg​

 

[Fflow]

This was the Black Widow spider that lived outside our garage last summer. My son named her Fifi.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/sumemrgirrl/DSC02223.jpg​

Holy Smokes!

 

[Fflow]

There are a group of evil ponies nearby, and I'm always watchful for signs of collusion.

 

[Fflow]

Here's a few pix: