I've always believed that a REAL fly fisherman/woman is one who ties their own flies. I've tried fly fishing a couple of times, but much prefer still fishing with live bait and casting.spoons and lures.
Ok, this may be a little inappropriate, if so I apologize and you can remove it. I saw it on FB and my immaturity took over and I thought it may spread a smile or two. It is a nature shot.
Evening Buzz. We have Wedge Tailed Eagles here about 3 times the size of a Bald Eagle. Occasionally the Wedgies fly over my house and every other bird around will attack them.
They ride the thermals and circle the sky majestic to see and just stand and watch.
If they're three time the size of a bald eagle, I'm surprised the other birds aren't afraid of them. And if they're that big I sure wouldn't want to be the recipient of their droppings.
No for some reason here they aren't afraid. All different species combine and attack from seagulls magpies plovers crows and others. I have seen up to 20 odd birds all having a go..
They will also attack Hawks as well and they are all screaming their different alarm calls.
The wedgies still glide along just occasionally flicking their wings at them and move off.
Farmers use to shoot them as they carry off lambs etc but they are protected now but occasionally a dead Eagle is found.
It is indeed a creations based upon the Tlinglit designs. Many of them have the Raven in them, and they are known for their Raven dances. Their atwork is truly interesting and rather different from many of the Tribes in the lower 48 states. But, it is also very Spiritual.
Gets better though Raven. There's a back story at the end.
Although, by adult standards, they must seem pretty amateurish, for a seven year old they're pretty good. I just got these shots this morning. The lantern was done in art class by my youngest grandson.
Last year, during the Chinese New Year, our friend Buzz very kindly sent me some work he did on it for my older grandson's 4th Grade class, including photos and an explanation of what goes on during the New Year celebration. I put it all on a flash drive and sent it on to his teacher. She shared it with the rest of the staff and this is one of the results. The kids in the 2nd Grade made these this week in art class. Great job Buzz. What you sent last year inspired greater understanding of the customs and art work of other cultures.
Canterbury Cathedral was very interesting and the town was a lot of fun, although they would call it a city because it has a cathedral. The town and cathedral were filled with school groups, including some from the other parts of Europe.
I copied the word dyslexically from the dictionary and Windows has underlined it in red. Now you know how much you can trust Windows' spelling ability.
When I lived in No Virginia, I would often visit the Shenandoah Valley and Mountains, and I would see quite a few hawks buzzing around them in a determined search for food. Once one would find something and zoom in the others would follow along as well. Then shortly they would all take to the sky again and continue the search. It was fun to watch them trying to watch for food and also watch each other for the signal one of them found something. They really were a hoot.
But not very effective spelling on my part. I blame my more recently wandering middle finger of my right hand - not only does it take precedence and dominate my touch-type spelling by inserting the letter "i" where it doesn't belong, but I've also started to type words dyslexically. Now this is interesting, I copied the word dyslexically from the dictionary and Windows has underlined it in red. Now you know how much you can trust Windows' spelling ability.
I copied the word dyslexically from the dictionary and Windows has underlined it in red. Now you know how much you can trust Windows' spelling ability.
I can understand your dilemma. I broke my little finger on my left hand playing volleyball many years ago while reaching for the ball, and it landed right on the tip of my little finger breaking it. It never healed properly and over the years it has locked up on me more and more. As it would not react properly I could no longer play my violin, piano, folk guitar or flute, as the little finger would lock and then not be able to unlock for me to be able to play them successfully.
So then typing the little finger will sometimes lock up and I will hit the wrong key. And indeed I do know what you mean about not being able to trust Windows spelling. It often can't spell any better than I can, so I have to check the web dictionaries for correct spelling.
I don't know who at MS is in charge of proofing the Spelling feature, but, they need to cross-check their spelling with the on-line dictionaries as well.
And tonight we learned convincingly that no political party in America owns the SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDLESS of who APPOINTS ITS JUSTICES!
no political party in America owns the SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDLESS of who APPOINTS ITS JUSTICES!
Happily very true, Mac. And a very beautiful artwork as well. Lady Liberty still represents the land of the free, and our SCOTUS has proved that beyond a doubt.
Did you ever hear that comedy bit of an interview with "Jose Jimenez" who had just been to a big American sporting event, when he was asked whether he enjoyed it, and he answered that he did, and not only that he was given a huge show of respect by the whole crowd, when they stood and asked him "Jose can you see?"
A very dreary rainy Sunday morning here, made even more dismal by a huge ceremony of remembrance of the Rape of Nanjing, when the savage Japanese soldiers slaughtered 300,000 Chinese people in that city. So I will try to put a little colour in the day - a sample of the hand painted inside of the eaves of one of the longest covered walkways in the world, located at the Emperor's Summer Palace not too far from Beijing.
Beautiful artistry, Buzz. Their artwork always tells such great stories. Good framing too, brings the artwork forward without distracting from it. Well done!
What lovely Doves, and a beautiful photo. I love their sweet Coos. I often wonder what they are saying to each other when there is more than one and they are all Cooing at once. My Grandfather would call them an "Old Ladies Gab Society, even if they aren't all females.
Thank you Buzz. And yes, like me, I know that you really like wood burl backgrounds. The various types of wood burls have their own Spirituality and 'personality', much like a trees fingerprint, that adds to the overall story of the artwork.
Here's one for Monday to carry us over to Thursday...
A Choctaw Fancy Dancer....
And if any of you are not able to see the artwork clearly and need it made larger, please don't hesitate to let me know, and that goes for all my artwork. I very am happy to make it larger so that everyone can enjoy it.
The Fancy Dance costumes are breathtaking, so well depicted in that image. But you deprive us of their brilliant colours, although that enables us to focus more clearly on the design and variation of idividual artistry.
But you deprive us of their brilliant colours, although that enables us to focus more clearly on the design and variation of idividual artistry.
You described exactly why I created the artwork as I did. I tried a B/W, however, it was much to stark and really did not do justice to the subject. So I tried several more variations and finally settled on this one.
While it does not show the vibrant and varied colors of the Fancy Dance regalia, it does, as you have correctly stated, brought the focus on the design of the regalia and the role it plays in the dance.
I am very glad that you were able to see the purpose of the artwork so clearly. Well done!
Great photo, Buzz. The bright colors of the various sizes and designs of the containers in the kiosk are truly amazing. They appear to be plastic instead of pottery. Or am I wrong.
Photo atop of article … A FLY Fisherman's workspace.
Post what you care to share … up in the air or down to earth.
Love the butterflys.
I've always believed that a REAL fly fisherman/woman is one who ties their own flies. I've tried fly fishing a couple of times, but much prefer still fishing with live bait and casting.spoons and lures.
Not my picture and I am not sure where I copied it from but this is awesome.
It looks like the photo credit appears at the bottom left so attribution is given. The Bald Eagle seems to be ice fishing.
Reminds me of the song by Rita Coolidge and Keb Mo', ''Walking on (frozen) Water''.
Great photo.
Reminds me of the movie "Fly Away Home" at the end when the geese return to Ontario they are seen walking around on the partially still frozen pond.
Just a palm tree and a sunset.
The palms are everywhere here. I never knew there were so many types until we moved to Florida.
My idea of paradise...
Mine too shona. Love it!
This caught my eye over the weekend...
Now that is very cool.
Furry Flora.
Ok, this may be a little inappropriate, if so I apologize and you can remove it. I saw it on FB and my immaturity took over and I thought it may spread a smile or two. It is a nature shot.
Does anyone know what type of wood this is?
That's some serious wood............LOL
I believe it's called ''hard wood'' or weenie erectus.
Thanks for getting my twisted sense of humor. I knew it wasn’t balsa.
....or willow.
Hahaha
Looks like it was circumcised...
Wood a Rabbi do that?
Okay to remove some skin as long as he leaves most of it, but I wood damn well bark at a Rabbi who wood chip off the whole head.
Okay to remove some skin as long as he leaves most of it, but I wood damn well bark at a Rabbi who wood chip off the whole head.
Indeed! That would be the unkindest CUT of all.
The tree's biological name is Pinus erectus … otherwise, it's HARD to know for sure; CUM back later for a more seminal explanation.
And what a blow it must have taken to make it go down.
I could go off … err, GO ON with these.
Very clever...
She was petrified by his severe case of termites and left him on the forest ground to tend to his own sap.
Is that a new member?
"Peckerwood" (a word used in one of the Zorro movies). Or at least the personification of the word "woodpecker".
Evening Jane. Never lose your sense of humour...if you do you are cactus...it is what keeps us sane in the worst of times.
Absolutely
Such good advice. I love to laugh, it’s good for the soul. My whole family is the same. We are quite the bunch when we get together.
One of our two resident eagles skimming the rooftops before landing on one.
Other than in an aviary or zoo I've never seen a live eagle.
Evening Buzz. We have Wedge Tailed Eagles here about 3 times the size of a Bald Eagle. Occasionally the Wedgies fly over my house and every other bird around will attack them.
They ride the thermals and circle the sky majestic to see and just stand and watch.
If they're three time the size of a bald eagle, I'm surprised the other birds aren't afraid of them. And if they're that big I sure wouldn't want to be the recipient of their droppings.
No for some reason here they aren't afraid. All different species combine and attack from seagulls magpies plovers crows and others. I have seen up to 20 odd birds all having a go..
They will also attack Hawks as well and they are all screaming their different alarm calls.
The wedgies still glide along just occasionally flicking their wings at them and move off.
Farmers use to shoot them as they carry off lambs etc but they are protected now but occasionally a dead Eagle is found.
Oops sorry that should be about 1.5 sizes not 3. I will blame the drugs.
Well, if they can carry off a lamb they're still pretty big.
That time of the year.
Is the second one a close up of an ornament?
Yeah, the inside of one of those recessed balls.
Wow!!! Two fantastic photos.
I think that the recessed balls were up with the ''hard wood'' in Jane's photo.
For Thursday....
Following the bird theme, the decoration resembles the stamp Kavika posted on his group - a Tlinglit design.
It is indeed a creations based upon the Tlinglit designs. Many of them have the Raven in them, and they are known for their Raven dances. Their atwork is truly interesting and rather different from many of the Tribes in the lower 48 states. But, it is also very Spiritual.
Here is the new Forever Stamp for the US and it will be released next month.
The artist is Tlingit native Rico Worl.
''The Raven''
The Raven is the Trickster of the Tlingit people and is a large part of their art/culture/history.
This is a photo of a Tlingit ''Raven Dancer''.
Great photo Kavika. The Raven Dance is really very interesting. Not many other Tribes regard the Raven as much as the Tlinget.
Quite a while ago you and I created and posted a photo essay in which there were a number of photos about the Raven Dance.
Glass butterfly and lavender. I don't think this one is flying anywhere soon.
It can wing it!
Nor can these...
That's really beautiful, Buzz. Someone has some very artistic gardening talent.
That is inspirational.
To wind into Friday..
Father Sky watching over Earth and is inhabitants of all species.
He must be very upset about what has been happening more recently.
A very special image - with an exceptional surrounding.
I am sure he is, Buzz. And the Creator as well.
No butterflies today, but kids can be pretty as butterflies...
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Adorable children Buzz. They are so innocent, and yet are often the ones to suffer the most from the actions of the grown-ups across the board.
Gets better though Raven. There's a back story at the end.
Although, by adult standards, they must seem pretty amateurish, for a seven year old they're pretty good. I just got these shots this morning. The lantern was done in art class by my youngest grandson.
Last year, during the Chinese New Year, our friend Buzz very kindly sent me some work he did on it for my older grandson's 4th Grade class, including photos and an explanation of what goes on during the New Year celebration. I put it all on a flash drive and sent it on to his teacher. She shared it with the rest of the staff and this is one of the results. The kids in the 2nd Grade made these this week in art class. Great job Buzz. What you sent last year inspired greater understanding of the customs and art work of other cultures.
I am REALLY PLEASED to hear of the great effect that had produced. Thank you for telling us about it with examples.
One of my RESTORATIONS.
©A. Mac/A.G.
Beautiful restoration, Mac.
Fabulous. They look so serious. I think Chinese kids are happier these days.
We were visiting Canterbury Cathedral and I spotted these kids. Do they look bored?
I'd say they were very bored. Does not seem to be much there that inspires them.
Canterbury Cathedral was very interesting and the town was a lot of fun, although they would call it a city because it has a cathedral. The town and cathedral were filled with school groups, including some from the other parts of Europe.
Then perhaps they were more tired than bored. Or maybe both.
Yes, must have forgotten to take their iPhones with them.
A hawk on patrol.
Great photo G. He is shopping for lunch... (grin)
He is definitely shopping for lunch. There are often two or three hawks. I've seen as many as four or five at a time scouting around.
When I lived in No Virginia, I would often visit the Shenandoah Valley and Mountains, and I would see quite a few hawks buzzing around them in a determined search for food. Once one would find something and zoom in the others would follow along as well. Then shortly they would all take to the sky again and continue the search. It was fun to watch them trying to watch for food and also watch each other for the signal one of them found something. They really were a hoot.
I don't think you copied and pasted what you meant to copy and paste there.
You're right Buzz. I got my comments mixed up and made a big boo boo. Thank you for pointing it out for me.
Hope everyone has a good weekend...
A very effictive combination.
Thank you Buzz. I'm very glad you like it.
But not very effective spelling on my part. I blame my more recently wandering middle finger of my right hand - not only does it take precedence and dominate my touch-type spelling by inserting the letter "i" where it doesn't belong, but I've also started to type words dyslexically. Now this is interesting, I copied the word dyslexically from the dictionary and Windows has underlined it in red. Now you know how much you can trust Windows' spelling ability.
I can understand your dilemma. I broke my little finger on my left hand playing volleyball many years ago while reaching for the ball, and it landed right on the tip of my little finger breaking it. It never healed properly and over the years it has locked up on me more and more. As it would not react properly I could no longer play my violin, piano, folk guitar or flute, as the little finger would lock and then not be able to unlock for me to be able to play them successfully.
So then typing the little finger will sometimes lock up and I will hit the wrong key. And indeed I do know what you mean about not being able to trust Windows spelling. It often can't spell any better than I can, so I have to check the web dictionaries for correct spelling.
I don't know who at MS is in charge of proofing the Spelling feature, but, they need to cross-check their spelling with the on-line dictionaries as well.
One more for Friday to lead us into Saturday....
I'm sure you didn't stainless steel that image. It conveys quite a Buddhist type of feeling.
Thanks Buzz. The subject has so much color I did not want to distract from it, so I went for a more tranquil framing.
And tonight we learned convincingly that no political party in America owns the SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDLESS of who APPOINTS ITS JUSTICES!
My picture to take us into Saturday.
© A. Mac/A.G.
Magnificent and beautiful in every way. It's a GREAT day.
The flame of justice prevails.
Happily very true, Mac. And a very beautiful artwork as well. Lady Liberty still represents the land of the free, and our SCOTUS has proved that beyond a doubt.
The SCOTUS has proved that America's justice and democratic system still works for all Americans. As it should. No matter who thinks they own it.
Did you ever hear that comedy bit of an interview with "Jose Jimenez" who had just been to a big American sporting event, when he was asked whether he enjoyed it, and he answered that he did, and not only that he was given a huge show of respect by the whole crowd, when they stood and asked him "Jose can you see?"
Yes, I heard that joke when I was a kid.
This one is for Sunday...
Beautifully colour-coordinated, but I have trouble making out all the images - a bird with spread wings, a flower, a butterfly, but what else?
It is the female Spirit who watches over all animal and winged life forms upon the earth.
There is also a horses' head and front legs near her left foot. Perhaps it is too small for you to see clearly.
Okay, thank you.
A very dreary rainy Sunday morning here, made even more dismal by a huge ceremony of remembrance of the Rape of Nanjing, when the savage Japanese soldiers slaughtered 300,000 Chinese people in that city. So I will try to put a little colour in the day - a sample of the hand painted inside of the eaves of one of the longest covered walkways in the world, located at the Emperor's Summer Palace not too far from Beijing.
Beautiful artistry, Buzz. Their artwork always tells such great stories. Good framing too, brings the artwork forward without distracting from it. Well done!
The long corridor at the Summer Palace:
Beautiful G. Love the bright colors and stunning artwork.
Thanks for posting that, GG. It shows at the top sides what I took a photo of.
Sunday is waiting in the wings.
Mourning Doves
©A. Mac/A.G.
What lovely Doves, and a beautiful photo. I love their sweet Coos. I often wonder what they are saying to each other when there is more than one and they are all Cooing at once. My Grandfather would call them an "Old Ladies Gab Society, even if they aren't all females.
Happy Sunday to all...
The Warriors' Wolf Spirit Guide watching over him and his war Pony.
That is very beautiful. I wish it was a little larger so we could see it even better.
I'll make it bigger...
Is that better G?
Yes. That is a very beautiful piece. Thanks!
Thank you. And you are very welcome.
An excellent image, and perfectly complemented by your choice of framing (and you KNOW I like burled wood. LOL)
Thank you Buzz. And yes, like me, I know that you really like wood burl backgrounds. The various types of wood burls have their own Spirituality and 'personality', much like a trees fingerprint, that adds to the overall story of the artwork.
Here's one for Monday to carry us over to Thursday...
A Choctaw Fancy Dancer....
And if any of you are not able to see the artwork clearly and need it made larger, please don't hesitate to let me know, and that goes for all my artwork. I very am happy to make it larger so that everyone can enjoy it.
The Fancy Dance costumes are breathtaking, so well depicted in that image. But you deprive us of their brilliant colours, although that enables us to focus more clearly on the design and variation of idividual artistry.
You described exactly why I created the artwork as I did. I tried a B/W, however, it was much to stark and really did not do justice to the subject. So I tried several more variations and finally settled on this one.
While it does not show the vibrant and varied colors of the Fancy Dance regalia, it does, as you have correctly stated, brought the focus on the design of the regalia and the role it plays in the dance.
I am very glad that you were able to see the purpose of the artwork so clearly. Well done!
A little colour for Tuesday
Great photo, Buzz. The bright colors of the various sizes and designs of the containers in the kiosk are truly amazing. They appear to be plastic instead of pottery. Or am I wrong.
All plastic.
Thanks Buzz. I saw the designs in the two in the lower right corner and thought perhaps they were a combination of plastic and pottery.
Yeah, the one on the bottom right with the design does look like it could be pottery but I doubt that it is.
Thanks Buzz.