This picture would have been worth re-posting even if the photographer had not been lucky enough to catch an amazing bolt of fork lightning at the instant they took the picture.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )This sculpture is entirely handmade, by Mark Ho. The sculpture reminds me so much of the 50s illustrations by Chris Foss for Isaac Asimov's robots books.
I love the organic look of it. It looks less a machine contorted into human form than the reverse.
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Originally uploaded by derekmatth.
Yet another beautious offering from Derek. Very Fin de Seicle, sun setting on the roman empire kind of theme. Me Like.
Waterfall
Originally uploaded by Andrew Matthews.
A waterfall in the grounds of Ripponlea estate, Melbourne.
Taken with ISO400 exposure of 1/2000 at F8.0 then put through a high-pass filter and contrast enhanced.
Fern Bud
Originally uploaded by Andrew Matthews.
This bud for a tree fern was about the size of my hand with fingers outstretched. It would be great to get a time laps of one of these unfolding. mind you, the humidity would have fritzed my camera way before it got through the sequence.
I love the fractal symmetry [...]
Last night Kerry and I saw the Melbourne Chorale perform Arvo Part’s Songs of Repentance at St Patricks Cathedral. It was a beautiful concert and one I’ll not forget in a hurry.
The music began with Allegri’s Misereri which blew us both away, but the music continued to improve (IMHO) with the Part part. The choir [...]
I’m not sure that this image does the original on Derek’s site justice, but click on it and it should take you there.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )God knows what kind of tree this is, but it looks like a tree full of chick-peas.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Across the bay
Click on the picture above to see my first attempt with the new camera. What dya think?
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