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Functional Art? Fishing is a Source.

Functional Art? Fishing is a Source.


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  19 Comments  •  9 years ago

Functional art refers to aesthetic objects that serve utilitarian purposes. I'd say that much having to do with fishing qualifies as such. And what's interesting is how functional art can be the...
Early Spring … Even in its Sparse Appearnces … It has its Quiet Delights

Early Spring … Even in its Sparse Appearnces … It has its Quiet Delights


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  30 Comments  •  9 years ago

The greening and blossoms will come, but do not miss the subtle beauty that comes as the prelude. Get out there! Don't miss it.
Dark-Thirty A.K.A "Half-hour After Sunset"

Dark-Thirty A.K.A "Half-hour After Sunset"


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

New Poster Image. During the summer, I will often go fishing until I can't see my hand in front of my face. That's the hour known to fishermen as "Dark-Thirty" A. Mac!
"And a River Runs Through it … "

"And a River Runs Through it … "


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. Norman Maclean To him, all good things - trout as well as eternal salvation - came by grace; and grace comes by...
A Present for Trista

A Present for Trista


Via: broliver-thesquirrel-stagnasty  •  Photography & Art  •  18 Comments  •  9 years ago

Just got done making a box for my niece Trista's birthday. Here is a picture of it with the lid on..... And here is a picture of it with the lid off... Here are some pictures of other...
Hysterical, (Historical), Photo of the Week

Hysterical, (Historical), Photo of the Week


Via: dowser  •  Photography & Art  •  18 Comments  •  9 years ago

I have come across some really neat historical photos at my mother's house, and hoping that I'll find more! The invention of the Kodak camera, seems to have taken my family by storm, and as soon...
One Last Winter Painting … for Now.

One Last Winter Painting … for Now.


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  14 Comments  •  9 years ago

Female Red-bellied Woodpecker
Chill Out With Art

Chill Out With Art


Via: ambivalent  •  Photography & Art  •  13 Comments  •  9 years ago

A Question of Etiquette; "Is it Proper to Tweet with Your Beak-Full?

A Question of Etiquette; "Is it Proper to Tweet with Your Beak-Full?


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  20 Comments  •  9 years ago

Inquiring minds want to know. Male Downy Woodpecker; "Twethhhsfhhhjh". I'm pretty sure I heard him correctly.
One of Nature's Most Beautiful Creatures

One of Nature's Most Beautiful Creatures


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  9 Comments  •  9 years ago

Carolina (Winter) Wren "Nature is the Art of God" (Sir Thomas Browne)
The Only Black Bird with a White Eye -- The Grackle

The Only Black Bird with a White Eye -- The Grackle


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  6 Comments  •  9 years ago

grackle A songbird of the American blackbird family, the male of which has shiny black plumage with a blue-green sheen (Quiscalus quiscula). The white eye is one of the species' identifying...
My Darling, it's a Starling

My Darling, it's a Starling


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

This member of the Blackbird family is aggressive at my feeders; but I find Starlings photograph beautifully. A. Macarthur
Something New for The NewsTalkers' Authors, Poets and Photo Lovers (And Any/All Interested Members)

Something New for The NewsTalkers' Authors, Poets and Photo Lovers (And Any/All Interested Members)


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  12 Comments  •  9 years ago

A Challenge to The NewsTalkers Authors and Poets from A. Mac & Sara G. ~ Here's How it Will Work ~ A Discussion with a PHOTOGRAPH will be posted on the Front Page from...
Sara G & A.Mac's Authors Challenge #1 • "What Happened in that Building?"

Sara G & A.Mac's Authors Challenge #1 • "What Happened in that Building?"


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  40 Comments  •  9 years ago

THE CHALLENGE "What Happened in that Building?" All submissions must be in by Monday, April 28, 2014, NO LATER THAN 8:PM EDST. Sara G & A. Mac (Based on the Picture...
Three Dog Night? Nah; Three Bird Day.

Three Dog Night? Nah; Three Bird Day.


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  25 Comments  •  9 years ago

It's Spring and a old man's camera turns to birds. Blue Jay Male & Female Goldfinches Female Robin All Rights Reserved/A. Mac
Sunny Sunday Morning Walkabout in China

Sunny Sunday Morning Walkabout in China


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Photography & Art  •  10 Comments  •  9 years ago

Sunny Sunday Morning Walkabout in China My wife and I went for a walk this morning. It was sunny and warm and the flowers were blooming. Many people were out either walking or involved in some...
A Picture In Need of a Caption

A Picture In Need of a Caption


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Photography & Art  •  35 Comments  •  9 years ago

In addition to a caption for the picture what do you think the workers on each side are saying to each other?
Showcase ~ Sara G & A. Mac's Authors Challenge Number One

Showcase ~ Sara G & A. Mac's Authors Challenge Number One


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  41 Comments  •  9 years ago

The First Sara G & A. Mac Authors Challenge on The NewsTalkers was based on the image above. For those not familiar with the Challenge, authors/poets were given the following information...
Blue and Gold: Recent Bird Images

Blue and Gold: Recent Bird Images


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  9 Comments  •  9 years ago

Goldfinches and a Blue Jay. Proud-looking Blue Jay Goldfinch Female She looks just as demure upside down. Small but elegant, Goldfinch Male. All Rights Reserved/A. Macarthur
Today I Was Here in My House of Worship

Today I Was Here in My House of Worship


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  23 Comments  •  9 years ago

A. Mac/All Rights Reserved
Walking through my neighbourhood in Central China

Walking through my neighbourhood in Central China


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Photography & Art  •  14 Comments  •  9 years ago

Walking through my neighbourhood in Central China The weather is beautiful, mid-70s, sunny and not too much pollution, so it was a perfect morning for a walk around my neighbourhood, through...
Birdo de Mayo

Birdo de Mayo


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  8 Comments  •  9 years ago

Every day is a day to celebrate the beauty of Nature. I can set my calendar by this Catbird; he's returned to my back yard for years on or about May 1. One of the "kittens". In bird body...
"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray."

"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray."


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

Robert Burns called it correctly. I fully intended to head out into the woods behind my house this morning, that to photograph spring. Distractions prevented that plan but, after dinner I went...
"A Bad Day Fishing …"

"A Bad Day Fishing …"


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  33 Comments  •  9 years ago

The saying goes, "A Bad Day Fishing is Better than a Good Day Working!" So then, what's a GOOD DAY fishing? Today, I had a good day (fly) fishing Calico Bass Smallmouth Bass...
Today's Fishin' Report

Today's Fishin' Report


Via: a-macarthur  •  Photography & Art  •  24 Comments  •  9 years ago

I may get rained out the rest of the day, but, so-far-so-good. Smallmouth Bass Pound-for-pound, there's nothing in fresh water that fights like a smallie! And on a fly rod, nothin'...
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