Saturday, August 29, 2015

Full Moon


The Powerful draw of the night-blooming Cereus
has overridden my fear of West Nile
carrying Mosquitoes, or or that matter any mosquito. Allergic.
After photographing the Cereus the
moon grabbed my attention.



The flowers this year chose to bloom at the same
time there is a full moon. 


Last August I took  photo of the full moon with my
new camera, so perhaps photographing 
the moon is  an Anniversary of sorts.


I've been known to curse the full moon rather than
 enjoy its 
magnificence.  


I love the way the moon peaks through the trees.


Like many others I'm sensitive to how the full
moon's gravitational pull does more than effect
the oceans. I used to think like many
that its pure lunacy that the moon has any
effect on us.




But after years of moderate insomnia becoming 
a major issue for at least 6 days around the full moon,
I'm a believer that the moon might be the culprit for
fatigue, insomnia, irritability, and emotional highs and lows. 


Resistance is Useless!
Through acceptance of the situation
there is peace.

The long sleepless nights are
spent reading, watching movies, or
editing photos. This week I overcame my
fear of Mosquitoes long enough to
photograph both the Cereus
and the full moon.



Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Wonderfulicious Wednesday


Photographing what presents itself in the yard continues . . . .
Night-blooming Cereus photographed at midnight.
Definitely Queen of The Night!



For the next 7 blooms 
 I need to find the tripod!
The image below was taken with the iPhone. 



And of course I have to blend
and manipulate  . . .






Backyard residents. 


I have been known to venture outside
of the backyard. 1997, Arles, France.


Wonderfulicious Wednesday Part Deux



The above image is what the Cereus looks
like before nightfall. 


At midnight the only lights
  were from the patio and a
 few landscape
lights. 


Two flowers bloomed this time.




Love painting effects . . .below.



I'm in awe that the Cereus are in their glory at night
and just bloom for the pure joy of it. 





Couldn't resist taking a few images of 
some Barrel cactus. 


Thanks so much for stopping by, I
appreciate the time you took to be here.


Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Wonderfulicious Wednesday



First, photos of backyard birds
blended with textured layers
of rust fabric and for the
one below, a tree.





And then  . . .  finally, some studio play!
Sun prints on cotton/poly sheets. I had
read that cotton/poly sheets wouldn't work well.
Really?

Leaves from my yard. 
And of course, something from
birds. 



More Studio play.
Rust dyeing. Above, a wrapped can.
Below, wrapped around a piece
of metal.


In need of ironing, below, 
wadded fabric on metal 
with coffee. Used a cotton/poly
sheet again. I'd say using an old
sheet works well . . . 


Happy Wonderfulicious (nuggets of joy) day to you!

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

Wonderfulicious (wordless) Wednesday

Wordless is often better than writing about what 
is going on , , , ,


Cactus blooms that only last  few hours in the brutal 
desert heat. (almost wordless  . . .)