that $#it almost makes me want to do drugs again, but "we" been down that road already and it didn't end well 😆 must leave body organically ....trying a few things....no separation yet...
Photo taken: Dec. 14, 2024, at Cape Disappointment State Park, near Ilwaco, Wash.
Photographer’s description: “A prediction of king tides and 20-foot waves on the coast enticed me and a friend to make the four-hour drive to Cape Disappointment. In addition to the high tide and big waves, we were also rewarded with sunbeams through the clouds. Taken with a Nikon Z6II, ISO 800, f/16, 1/2000-second exposure.”
Critique: “This is a stunning moment. The first thing I notice is how well you played the rule of thirds. The king-tide waves hitting the rocks and the sunbeam through the clouds navigate my eyes throughout your image. The blue sky and water frame this moment very well. Thank you for sharing this landscape with us. I can hear the roar of the waves just looking at this scene!”
I submitted this for a couple of reasons. To share a corner of my part of the world. As well as to give a tutorial on photo composition as well as technical guidance.
I grew up in an instamatic world. Point, shoot, worry about it later after the FILM gets developed. Taking photos was fun. Especially on family outings. A chance to relive the adventure. Photographs capture time.
Now it is art. I swear I threw away wonderful shots as I could view the digital image immediately, delete and retry - only to never capture the subject matter as I wanted it.
I started a self-imposed challenge to travel to all the stations at the limit of my 60+ Travelcard around London yesterday. First stop, Beckton in East London on the Docklands Light Railway. Of course, I sat at the front. Also saw a Terrapin and some tufted ducks in Beckton Park.
Yeah, spin-off from Brinsley Schwarz (where Nick Lowe started out) that gradually absorbed people from other pub rock bands until it even absorbed Brinsley Schwarz himself, and that band and all other pub rock bands ceased to exist. When they split, it resulted in Graham Parker and The Rumour and The Motors (of “Airport” fame).
Named after a fruit machine (in the sense of one-armed bandit rather than orange juice squeezer) apparently.
I know, replying to myself, but after posting a link to this site, I was looking at his blog today, which can be found at https://lileks.com/bleats/archive/25/0425/13.html - scroll down a page or two, and there’s not just an item on Drastic Plastic but also a link to a YouTube clip and a musing on “Why isn’t this guy famous and wealthy beyond compare?”
I looked down and saw what appeared to be at first glance a map. Then a moment later it was a painting of hill, tree and sky. A third of a second later it was simply a pleasant display of colours and textures.
Yeah, it's like looking at cloud formations. Initially I saw a wreath in the shape of a cross, then I saw a naked Homer Simpson, from behind, with outstretched arms, wearing a diaper😲...
Then, same as your good self, instantly back to reality and just a nice image of flowers, leaves and greenery.
I presume this is one of the stray/homeless cats you're kind enough to give food to, and therefore a little bit of connection etc?. If so, keep up the good work and say Tourist from England says Hi.
"Patches" still shows up once in a while. Morris is the older one that I see regularly. So sweet but never lets me touch, and I don't want him to trust people enough to, anyway, so I don't try.
Killing Joke performing just a few months before Geordie's death.
I love Geordie's style of playing and the unique and immense sound he had, definitely one of my guitar heroes.
The day I bought the Wardance/Pssyche single, I think on the day it was released, was another musical game changer for me, so exciting, it certainly flicked a switch. I would have been 19 at that time.
..and, Paul Ferguson, what a powerhouse, superb drummer..underrated outside of Killing Joke circles, imo.
Can you hear me now! Or do I need to be LOUDER?
All my grey matter seems to be coming out of my head as hair. 😱
Always a favourite in his comedy roles, always a great laugh.
ICE protest in Los Angeles as seen on TV from NBC LA on YouTube, 7 June…
let's dig out something old... I'll call it 'Fog in the Rainless Forest'
Lone bird watching sunset.
...Try again
https://images.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/05222025_glass_135738.jpg?d=2040x1431
Beauty in the mundane and overlooked?...certainly.
Back garden, B&W film, high grain, low light, mundane subjects
...I wanted to upload as a batch lot, but it wouldn't work, so had to upload as separate files...
Back garden, B&W film, high grain, low light, mundane subjects
Back garden, B&W film, high grain, low light, mundane subjects
Photographer: Blaine F. Amidon
Photo taken: Dec. 14, 2024, at Cape Disappointment State Park, near Ilwaco, Wash.
Photographer’s description: “A prediction of king tides and 20-foot waves on the coast enticed me and a friend to make the four-hour drive to Cape Disappointment. In addition to the high tide and big waves, we were also rewarded with sunbeams through the clouds. Taken with a Nikon Z6II, ISO 800, f/16, 1/2000-second exposure.”
Critique: “This is a stunning moment. The first thing I notice is how well you played the rule of thirds. The king-tide waves hitting the rocks and the sunbeam through the clouds navigate my eyes throughout your image. The blue sky and water frame this moment very well. Thank you for sharing this landscape with us. I can hear the roar of the waves just looking at this scene!”
I started a self-imposed challenge to travel to all the stations at the limit of my 60+ Travelcard around London yesterday. First stop, Beckton in East London on the Docklands Light Railway. Of course, I sat at the front. Also saw a Terrapin and some tufted ducks in Beckton Park.
Not a photo but, despite all of the terrible things people say about AI, it can be a lot of fun…
I can’t copy an entire website, so here’s a link to a site packed with the best of real-world retro-futurism, as well as some truly terrifying food.
https://www.lileks.com/institute/index.html
Photographer: Nona Limmen
D’Wayne Wiggins
A walk on the town
Some 2025 winter walk shots.
Streatham/Norbury:
Partially tame Grey Heron fed by lady in Beddington:
On Farthing Downs, Coulsdon, Surrey.
City of London, twenty-odd miles away:
Moon in the afternoon:
Red Kite:
...rust never sleeps
Back garden this afternoon. Catkins and, lo and behold, sunshine!...Spring just around the corner, hopefully
I love Geordie's style of playing and the unique and immense sound he had, definitely one of my guitar heroes.
The day I bought the Wardance/Pssyche single, I think on the day it was released, was another musical game changer for me, so exciting, it certainly flicked a switch. I would have been 19 at that time.
..and, Paul Ferguson, what a powerhouse, superb drummer..underrated outside of Killing Joke circles, imo.
Bah nah nah nah
Kiwi fruit. Couldn't resist. Was hustled.
When in Rome