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A chess board and some cognac or brandy.
Even the worst of enemies may sit down and become friends.
Graphic artist: Unknown
Category Archives: The Parting Shot
The Parting Shot for July 12, 2012 4
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And heeeeeere’s Johnny-Cat!
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Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for July 11, 2012 5
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The Three Bears. Well… the three bear cubs.
The one on the right looks inquisitive. In the middle, suspicious. And the left cub appears to be distracted. Now Mama Bear…. She looks better at a much further distance.
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Photo credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for July 10, 2012 4
Guido Daniele was born in Soverato (CZ – Italy) and now lives and works in Milan. Using the body painting technique he creates and paints models hands and bodies for different situations such as advertising pictures and commercials, fashion events and exhibitions.
Guido’s website, GuidoDaniele, features dozens of different hand and body art. Please check it out. Phenomenal work!
The Parting Shot for July 9, 2012 6
The Light at the End of the Tunnel.
Ice cave Near the Mutnovsky volcano Russia
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Photographer Michael Zelensky
The Parting Shot for July 7, 2012 10
I’m just glad this is a photo. If you look closely, in the reflection in the dew you will see two dragonflies copulating.
Photo credit: Uda Dennie
The Parting Shot for July 6, 2012 7
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Don’t get all bent out of shape over it….
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for July 5, 2012 9
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Lost: Wormhole
Do NOT attempt capture because you’ll totally screw with the space/time continuum, bro.
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for July 4, 2012 6
Leap frog! No, wait. That’s a toad. Actually, not sure which it is. I left this one in full size, 5184×3456, so click then give another click to REALLY see it up close. It may take a few seconds to load depending upon your internet speed. Patience… it won’t be but just a moment. And yes, that is my dog’s hair on it.
The toad was the snail’s partner in slime last night.
Photo credit: Me, Motley News and Photos
The Parting Shot for July 3, 2012 8
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At a snail’s pace….
Photo I took not more than 20 minutes ago of a snail outside on the hose in the flower garden. Do click on the image TWICE (not fast, not a double-click – once to enlarge and another to increase to full size). You can really see it up close. At the end of each antennae is a black dot… those are the snail’s eyes! Pretty cool! And yes, that is my dog’s white fur all over it. They love to share!
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Photo credit: Me, Michelle at Motley News and Photos
The Parting Shot for July 2, 2012 8
These floor 3D chalk art scenes completely fascinate me! They are so realistic, especially the look of depth.
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“Emergence Day” by Kurt Wenner, Chalk, 15/16ft, 2006
The Parting Shot for July 1, 2012 5
During the convention I attended in Indianapolis, we had a “fun” day where we could choose from a list of activities to attend. For example, there was a micro-brewery tour, nine-holes of golf, paddle boats in the park, etc. I choose the “behind the scenes at the zoo” option. We went behind the scenes to visit a couple penguins who “painted.” Basically, non-toxic paint on their feet and they walked across a canvas. This is a photo of the two penguins we got to meet. They were in a good mood this day so we were able to pet them… and they’re so soft!!! The lighting was rather dim, and not wanting to use a flash as that can startle them, I had to set my camera on an ISO of 6400, which gave the image a very grainy look. I have removed some of the graininess in Photoshop, but it tends “warp” some of the edges. Nonetheless, here are the two female penguins which painted for us….
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Photo credit: Me, Motley Photos
Location: Indianapolis Zoo, July 28, 2012
The Parting Shot for June 30, 2012 9
Photo I took of a penguin swimming. I love this shot because you can see his whole body which about 25% is above water and the rest below. It was a difficult shot because those buggers swim FAST! Hard to focus and snap while keeping the camera on the guy – or gal. The glass is very scratched as well, so this is the best shot I got out of the bunch.
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Photo credit: Me, Motley Photos
Location: Indianapolis Zoo
The Parting Shot for June 29, 2012 10
I am the eggman, they are the eggmen.
I am the walrus, goo goo g’joob.
Photo I took of a walrus doing laps in his pool. Taken at the Indianapolis Zoo… on one of the hottest days in recorded history. It hit 105 degrees that day. Needless to say, I am glad to be back in the desert where it’s only 98 degrees… and 3% humidity.
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Photo credit: Me, Motley Photos
Location: Indianapolis Zoo
The Parting Shot for June 28, 2012 20
I have been in Indianapolis on business attending a conference. The past two nights are the first two nights I did not post any Parting Shots (since I started posting them). Tonight I wanted to share a photo of ME on the big screen at the Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts). The final reception tonight was a private party at the Stadium and we were could go down to the field, kick and throw footballs, and they (obviously) had cameramen there to film and put us up on the big screen. So me… not being shy… directly asked a cameraman to shoot me so I could take a picture of myself on the big screen. So here ya go! Oh, we were to wear football jerseys, but since I do not own one, I wore the closest thing I have… a canine agility t-shirt. Well… the font looks like baseball at least.
Oh, astro turf is spongy and soft! I was amazed! I had never been on a pro field. I only wish my carpeting at home was this spongy and soft….
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Photo credit: Me
The Parting Shot for June 25, 2012 14
“Nevermore”
Photo credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for June 24, 2012 7
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“Can’t Hide”
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Photo and Photoshop Credit: Michael Foy
Source: 500px
The Parting Shot for June 23, 2012 11
On June 18th, I featured a “G’morning Shot” of a snail taking a drink of water. I have stumbled across some more of this same photographer’s work and find this one even more magical than the previous one I posted. You really need to see this in full size to truly appreciate the photography of this artist.
The Snail and the Raindrop
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Photo credit: Vadim Trunov
Source: Photodom
The Parting Shot for June 22, 2012 16
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The Subway Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah.
I chose this picture tonight simply because this is one of my favorite places I have ever been. In my younger years, I used to guide backpack trips through this canyon, as well as The Narrows and Orderville Canyon, for the Sierra Club’s Outings department. I have stood in that exact spot the photographer is standing in many times. LOL… each time I would reach this point, I always had plans to dip down in that crystal clear natural whirlpool. But each time I arrived there, I would find that it was just as cold as my previous visit so I would simply stand there and breathe in the beauty around me.
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Photo credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for June 21, 2012 5
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“I just can’t do a thing to my hair in this weather!”
Photo credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for June 20, 2012 10
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I’m taking bets. Who is going to win?
The chipmunk? Or the Ewok?
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Source: One Big Photo
The Parting Shot for June 19, 2012 27
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Attention! Tree in road. Please be cautious….
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Photo credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for June 18, 2012 6
Dachshunds sit in a performance artwork titled DACHSHUND UN by Australian artist Bennett Miller at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.
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Photo credit: Tracey Nearmy, EPA
Source: Time Lightbox
The Parting Shot for June 17, 2012 7
We have all seen majestic pictures of the mighty polar bear in their northern climate of snow and ice, commonly swimming in frigid blue waters. Or in the zoo with children gazing up at them through the glass with a look of complete wonder in their eyes. But this is the first time I have seen a polar bear surrounded in a field of vivid purple flowers. What an amazing contrast and breathtaking photo.
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Photo credit: Michael Poliza
Source: One Big Photo
The Parting Shot for June 16, 2012 7
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It’s electrifying!!!
Photo credit: Caters News Agency
