http://www.harphampix.com/v2 Copyright 2009, HarphamPix. All Rights Reserved. adminv2@harphampix.com July 4, 2009 02:03am BST http://backend.userland.com/rss092 No Ads, No Banners, No Pop-ups, No Way! http://www.harphampix.com/v2/logo2.jpg http://www.harphampix.com/v2 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30974 B.K. von Bernhard, thank you for your friendship. http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30973 Dare to live life ! Photographers tend to see things at another angle , we see things that others miss . But at the same time we ourselves miss many stops that we should be taking along the way . So as I advised Judy once . Stop someday where ever you are . Sit quietly and see just what photos you can take within a 3 meter radius around you. You would be surprised what you will find . Do this on one of those days when you feel uninspired . By the way , Judy did not see the snake at first. LOL ! Hugs. POP's http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30972 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30971 I like hollyhocks so much, oldfashioned flower in a country yard is a must. http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30970 One of Pop's challenges to me. He forgot to mention, don't try this with fast moving trains like Amtrack. I just about got sucked in. http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30969 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30968 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30967 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30965 I'm repeating this one from several years ago on the 4th of July. It's one of my favorite Photoshop depictions. Tried this imaginary way of displaying perfect fireworks for our USA Independence Day. Hard to believe the British were the enemy then. Wow! How times have changed! http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30964 Clock in Cleveland, Ohio University Hospital lobby. Circles of red neon surround it. I liked this abstract design through my kaleidoscope attachment. No photoshop here. http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30963 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30962 His name is Trek because od a star on his for head. as I approached he left Mom & hay to visit with us. Never seen such a friendly unafraid one like him. What a sweetheart! He would not let me get far enough away from him to get a good shot. His mom was still eating,but keeping a very close watch on me. One wrong move & I would have landed in the next county. You can see he is losing his baby "fuzz" & his new coat will be dark. http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30961 Meet Shoe . I found him along the RR tracks in Los Angeles . I brought him home as a prop. He goes everywhere with us . He has been photographed at the beach , mountains and desert . Next thing is I am goint to have him pose with admiring women. But I do think he should meet Pam's "Beauty and the beast ". He thinks that they are a couple of real sexy twins ". Enjoy ! POP's http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30960 Camera Test http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30958 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30957 Who doesn't know about Route 66? Next to the ancient Silk Road, it is arguably the most famous highway ever to exist, possibly even outshining the former. Like the Oregon trail, Route 66 carried latter day pioneers to the great West in search of the promise of a better life. When it still existed, it was a national phenomenon and now that it is gone (though not in spirit!) it has become an international phenomenon. All of this is deservedly so since it was one of the most significant roads of our time and did much to capture the spirit of America. In fact, the Smithsonian has an exhibit dedicated to Route 66, which to my knowledge is the only one devoted entirely to a single highway. What has always amazed me is that it gained such fame and such recognition in a very short time. Route 66 existed as a signed highway for only 59 years, from 1926 to 1985, but it has gained fame and endearment beyond its years. Here isc a photo of a gas station on old Rt. 66 . The pumps are gon as well as the soung of , " Fill her up Sir , check the oil and water ". The sound of children playing behind by the house in the back . So much has been given up for progress. So much history has been lost for our children. I took this photo a couple of weeks ago and edited it while on the phone with Judy Seltenright. Enjoy the history. POP's http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30956 For all of you who are Irish . Now I believe in Leprechauns . For I met this one on the street . I could tell by his impish smile and the twinkle in his eyes . Of course he never admitted to it , but I just could tell. Besides when he was gone , I found two gold pieces at my feet ! Enjoy ! POP's http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30955 Custom House Quay, Falmouth Waterfront. Cornwall. http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30954 Uruguay, October 04 2004 http://www.harphampix.com/v2/document.php?id=30953 Thank you new members for raising the bar. Us oldies all got a bit staid and complacent. You have now set the standard so high with such new perspective that it is going to be difficult to get back into the game. Wish you had all joined earlier. I am looking forward to seeing all your future postings and hope to try to follow your standards. Thank you also for commenting. Your green spots are refreshing!