Swipe

January 13, 2013, 1:26 pm

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Poor Magnus.

Some extra shots of Sideswipe with his own cannon plus Magnus' weapons: [link]

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Sun Spots

January 13, 2013, 1:12 pm

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What's the matter, Marceline? Can't stand a little heat?

Flame Princess for sale here: [link]

Series:
Adventure Time!

Cosplayers
Marceline....................................................

Flame Princess............................................

Photographer.............................................

Photo taken at: Colossalcon 2012

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Day 13 - Sweet tooth

January 13, 2013, 11:24 am

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Facebook:[link]
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mystical forest

January 13, 2013, 10:58 am

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Bill

January 14, 2013, 8:36 pm

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Taken at the Lehigh and Keystone Model Railroad Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Thomas © Britt Allcroft

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Cave to Canopy

January 14, 2013, 6:58 pm

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A shot from the inside of a cavern in western pennsylvania. Nestled right next to a waterfall. Directly up into the canopy. Thought this made a cool effect.

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Downtown Rainbow

January 14, 2013, 10:05 pm

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Tomorrow is another day

January 15, 2013, 1:14 am

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Guilded Cypress Fans - FOR SALE

January 14, 2013, 6:15 pm

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This is an ANTIQUE Japanese Kurotomesode. Kurotomesode are formal kimono for married women. Nowadays they are mostly worn by the mother of the bride at weddings. This kimono likely originates in the Early Showa Period (1926 - 1989), most likely the 1930's or 40's. This kurotomesode features a bold pattern of cypress fans outlined in delicate gold lame. The fans are decorated in various florals including plum blossoms (ume), peonies (botan) and chrysanthemums (kiku). This kimono also has five ginger crests.

I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there is only some minor damage; mostly just some small, spots on both the interior and the exterior. I have circled the damages in the photos above. Overall, I would rate this kurotomesode in excellent antique condition. There are no tears, holes or seam separations. This garment is 100% silk. The exterior is kinsha and the lining is likely habbotai.

MEASUREMENTS:
154cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
124cm - Arm span
60cm - Width across the back
132cm - Total width of skirt
64cm - Sleeve drop

SIZING:
If you are unsure of how to interpret the kimono's size it is important to know that the length (collar - hem) should be approximately 10cm longer to 10cm shorter than the wearer's overall height (longer is better). This is because the excess length will be folded up at the waist. Meanwhile, the skirt should wrap around the hips a full 1.5 times. The armspan should also reach wrist to wrist on the wearer. In this case, the kimono will ideally fit a woman about 144cm (4'9") - 164cm (5'5") tall, with hips about 88cm (34.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.

This kimono is currently up for auction on Ebay: [link]

Its also up for sale in his Etsy shop: [link]

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A Man and his Oranges

January 14, 2013, 9:16 pm

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Unloading oranges from a boat into a truck.

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Under the Pier

January 14, 2013, 11:33 pm

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I went to the pier and actually shot the beach and water... it's in the shot here somewhere.

There was some great light under the pier, just lit the gorgeous Amber Quinn so well.

Model: Amber Quinn
Styling: Jesse Walker
Producer: Carl Roberts
Location: Daytona Beach Main Street Pier, FL
Photographer: Jesse Walker, Walker1812 Photography

50mm, f/2.8, 1/320 sec, ISO-100, Natural light and a circular polarizer

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In the Mojave desert

January 14, 2013, 8:28 pm

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A BNSF stack train with 4 GE motors leads SPLCOIG into Winona, Arizona. In another mile the train will encounter pine trees and vegetation. A huge difference than what lies east of the train.

Directly above the lead unit towards the top of the frame you will note a light. That is another westbound following this train. That train is over 6 miles away and this was with limited visibility.

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Northern Spirit

January 14, 2013, 8:33 pm

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A great gray owl waits for darkness in a cold Minnesota forest. Great gray owls are among the largest owls in the world and I've always wanted to see one in the wild. While watching him just before sunset, shivering in temperatures hovering just above 0 degrees F, I could truly feel its presence. I am incredibly lucky to have had the chance to see this animal.

Sax Zim Bog, Minnesota
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