All That Sparkles Is Not Diamonds
Ok, so it's part of an experiment and exercise in timing, trying to get the shutter going to capture some interesting drops of water I'm throwing into a dish while getting the flash and reflector to illuminate it interestingly and clearly. Admittedly I need further practice, but I ended up being impressed with the completely unexpected pure sparkle effect that water droplets can give when shot with a ray of light. You could stick one of those in a ring and impress a girl!
Circa Skate Pentathlon
This is what happens when Monster energy drinks sponsors shutting down the 800 block of Granville Street in Vancouver: an ollie competition.
Mimosa… No, Not That Type
This Mimosa doesn't contain champagne, but it's just as exciting. It's a bloom of the African Mimosa plant (mimosa pudica I believe) found at the Bloedel Conservatory, and it's striking.
In The Weeds
I sourced this from the vacant lot around the corner thinking it was chamomile, but it might just be some sort of daisy. I think it's artsy and pretty... although it's kind of weird to compliment a weed like that since these things usually just get pulled out from the lawn along with 4-letter words.
In the Tropics
I didn't see a label for this plant in the Bloedel Conservatory, but it's some sort of tropical that thrives in a humid environment (if anybody knows the variety then please let me know). Normally in Vancouver lush natural surroundings aren't for want, but the dead yellow grass everywhere illustrates that this summer has been dry as a bone.
Moth About Town
The fuzzyness makes it kind of cute and cuddly looking, but it's no teddy bear.
Lily in the Glass
Experimenting with a cheap piece of glass from Ikea, some lights and a calla lily from the local flower shop.
You’ve Been Pink’d
I don't know why, but this shot makes me feel like the Easter Bunny is coming. I guess just because of the pastel colours since I don't think Gerbera Daisies are spring flowers.
A Celiac’s Best Friend
All of you who also have an intolerance to wheat I'm sure appreciate this grain as much as I do. Rice is nice.
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