~KR (8 May2007)

A couple of weeks ago, I had mentioned to our neighbour Jason, that we really needed to be rid of an annoying Cherry Laurel tree in our front garden bed.  He quoted me a price, and I said “okay.”  On this day, it came down!  Jason worked by himself with a chainsaw for quite a while, but nearing supper time, he was joined by his wife Christine and two of their four children!  Christine said she figured if she helped, he’d get home sooner!  All this made for such an entertaining event, that our other neighbour Jerry came out to see what was going on.  Kyle and I had a dinner appointment, or we’d have been right in the middle of it, too.  But, as it was, Kyle snapped a photo, and I wrote the check!

~MB

Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 55.2 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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Catchup mode.
More photos; no time to write; more later.

~KR

Interesting depth of field.  Those alpha dividers bounced so much light—bright white on black.  Is it intentional that the C and D are so prominent?  Clever, Kyle.

~MB

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 1 sec (1)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 8.3 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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14 May 2007

In Renaissance times, those who could possibly afford it, wore on their person, some bit of fur–usually that of a small weasel-type animal:  ermine, mink, etc.  The belief was, that by wearing the fur, one could be more assured of being free of infestations of fleas and the like, because the offending insects would be attracted off one’s own body and onto the fur.  These fur bits became know as “flea furs” or “vanity furs” and were often elaborately decorated and jewelled. 

I know my photograph doesn’t do this little guy justice.  But, he is really an exquisite addition to my costume accessory collection.  Hand-beaded and decorated by our own Miss Allyson Giesen of Persimmon Jewelry, this beautiful thing was gifted to me in honour of my most recent natal day celebration.  Allyson really did an amazing job with it!  It is trimmed in gold filigree findings, pearls and garnet beads.  And I couldn’t love it more! 

 Allyson:  there are more shots of it if you follow the link to flickr.  Enjoy. 

~MB

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~KR (6 May, 2007)

I have encouraged Kyle to post the photos from the days he’s behind in blogging, with the knowledge that we can, either one of us, go back and write about them, later.  Unfortunately, I cannot help with the journalling when the photo is of something I don’t even recognize, or have never seen.  But on this one, I’m safe!

On any given faire day at Scarborough, one can find this gentleman, playing chess (and probably winning) in front of our East Wind Games shoppe.  In this photo, he is paired with a young man who looks very serious about the game.  In the background, you can see the Pendragon Costumes shoppe where I work!

~MB

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/3.1
Focal Length: 12.7 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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~KR(5 May 2007)

Wow!  What an amazing photo of Paul!  I don’t think I’ve ever taken such a close-up photo of anybody—I think I’d be afraid to . . . hmmm  . . I guess I’d better get over that.  ‘Cause this is awesome!  Well done, Kyle! 

~MB

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 44.3 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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~KR (3 May 2007)

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 32.2 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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~KR (2 May, 2007)

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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~KR (2 May, 2007)

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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~KR (2 May, 2007)

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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~KR (2 May, 2007)

Camera: Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

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