Splash of Color

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is another in my series of pond scum images – yes, I said pond scum! I suppose there is a technical term for the stuff, but I confess that I don’t know what it is. Not that it matters really; beauty is beauty no matter where it is found. This image also belongs to the group of photographs that have been color saturated using simple software. If you look closely, you will notice leaves under the surface as well as bubbles in the foam. The random swirling patterns were interesting enough, but enhancing the color results in an image that demands to be noticed!

This image may be viewed or purchased from the “New Additions” gallery, and will later be found in the “Enhanced” gallery at:

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Dent de Lion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For many people, the only positive thing that might be said is that it does sound better in French!

These obnoxious weeds can be found just about anywhere, and are almost universally despised. There are some who enjoy eating the tender leaves, and others who succeed in making wine from the blossoms. Almost everyone else is dumping on the herbicides, yanking them out by the roots, or mowing them down.

The purpose of this photo is to showcase the simple beauty to be found if only we take a moment to look. I love the perfect symmetrical construction, the dense overlapping design, the similarity to exploding fireworks – stopped at maximum dispersion and frozen there for us to enjoy.  I am not saying we should encourage the little boogers, but even a lowly dandelion has something we can all appreciate.

This image may be viewed or purchased from the “Trees and Plants” gallery at:

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Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You and I enjoy this land of the free because of the sacrifices of the men and women serving in our military. Political considerations aside, they deserve our full support for the often dangerous and difficult tasks assigned to them.

To my son, who is presently serving in Iraq, and to all the others who serve this country – I give my thanks and prayers for your safety and well being.

As we celebrate today, please don’t forget those who make it possible.

July 4, 2009