The Cormorant
by Bear_Music

Comment by colorcarnival:
I really liked how the green stuff all blurred together like a you'd see in a painting. The cormorant is a nice gift for the scene.

The Millrace
by Bear_Music

Comment by dafletchr:
I'm not sure what causes the fringing on the trees at the skyline. I've noticed that in some of my photos as well. This is nicely composed though. This would be a great place to try a long exposure for the water.

IMG_0397kitchen-me.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Photologist:
What's that above your left shoulder, Robert (up against the ceiling)? Are those bamboo steamer plates, like for tortillas?

The Millrace
by Bear_Music

Comment by Cuttooth:
vibrant colors but a bit too overprocessed for me. 6

IMG_9795-beach-group.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Melethia: Damn. Damn fine snapshot. Figured there would be one or two really true gems in this side challenge. This here would be one of them. And what are the tree-like thingies in the water?

Those "tree-like thingies" are actually trees. Each year, after the last winter freeze has melted, at the first minus-low tide, they walk out along the edges of the channel and "plant" these trees to mark the channel; there is a whole long string of them, they are bizarre at extreme low tide.

It is done this way to save money, as it's a very variable channel and its perimeter changes every winter.

IMG_9815-cukes-close.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by SaraR:
Looks intriguing - what is it?

IMG_9816-dinner-served.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by SaraR:
That looks good!

IMG_0397kitchen-me.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Strikeslip:
We have the same paper towel holder in my office. The 'friction arm' keeps falling off. :-(

ETA, it's a captivating photo, IMO, lot's to see. Also, I'm a fan of the processing.

Message edited by author 2009-08-11 14:58:42.

IMG_9941-crowd.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Melethia:
Sweet view, nice processing. Better than a snapshot, though. But still a great memory.

IMG_9857-calisthentic.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Melethia:
Looks like he's doing tai chi or some such. Or watched the movie Karate Kid one too many times. :-) Nice Topaz.