Monthly Archives: January 2012

Gratitude and Gull(s)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by krikitarts

I am delighted to report that I have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, and I am very happy to accept.  I will gladly follow the associated rules as passed on to me by Lemony (http://lemonygregghead.wordpress.com), as time allows … Continue reading →

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Serenity Sunday: Kornschuppen

Posted on January 29, 2012 by krikitarts

During a much-too-brief visit to Italy a bit over two years ago, a new friend invited me to spend an evening at his family’s farm high in a valley in the South Tyrolean Alps.  After a day of exploration, and after the … Continue reading →

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Silly Saturday: Animal abstract #1

Posted on January 28, 2012 by krikitarts
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Miscanthus moment

Posted on January 27, 2012 by krikitarts

There was a slight, subtle frost this morning.  While I was out savoring the fine, abstract patterns an opportunity like this provides, the temperature rose steadily, so that soon after I started, the tiny frost crystals turned to water droplets, … Continue reading →

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Nebulous Noteables: July 20, 1987

Posted on January 24, 2012 by krikitarts

I have encountered a number of extraordinary cloud formations during my years of photographic pursuit, and I have had the good fortune to have a camera with me for nearly all of them.  From time to time I will share … Continue reading →

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Serenity Sunday: Ngapaeruru

Posted on January 22, 2012 by krikitarts

A short distance east of the town of Dannevirke, in the southeastern portion of New Zealand’s North Island, lies the Ngapaeruru Scenic Reserve.  I came across it quite by accident while exploring during the autumn (May) of 1996.  I’m not … Continue reading →

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Silly Saturday: Inverted extrovert

Posted on January 21, 2012 by krikitarts

Our wonderful dog, Limo, is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever known (except when we’re riding in the car and he sees another dog on the street); he’s normally a total extrovert:  He loves to meet people.  He’s … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday: Akaroa Harbour

Posted on January 20, 2012 by krikitarts

I’ve been thinking quite a bit this week about my new Flashback Friday project, and I’ve decided to try going back to my days of using conventional film.  I still have a full black & white darkroom, but it’s all … Continue reading →

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About face

Posted on January 18, 2012 by krikitarts

Just the other day, as I was going for a walk along the creek near our place, I looked at a tree that I’ve noticed a number of times because my imagination consistently sees a likeness to a face in … Continue reading →

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Living statues too

Posted on January 17, 2012 by krikitarts

Last week one of my photo friends in New Zealand posted several photos of living statues—people who dress up in costume and hold a pose in a public place, often for amazingly long periods—that she had made while in Spain … Continue reading →

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