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Fleece Fair 2007 - Booty

Fleece Fair 2007 - Booty

  April 21, 2007

From top left: brown wool-alpaca yarn; blue-green boucle mohair yarn; wool roving; two Bosworth spindles; dyed tencel roving; circular needles.


Fleece Fair 2007 - Felt Sculpture

Fleece Fair 2007 - Felt Sculpture

  April 13, 2007

This Betty-Boop-ish figure was made entirely of felted wool, and stood about four feet tall.


Fleece Fair 2007

Fleece Fair 2007

  April 13, 2007


Angora Bunnies

Angora Bunnies

  April 13, 2007

Lots of people seem to sell bunnies at this event. Too bad the wool is so warm, and that D. is allergic to it. Plus, taking care of a wooly bunny is a full-time job.


Fleece Fair 2007

Fleece Fair 2007

  April 13, 2007


Fleece Fair 2007

Fleece Fair 2007

  April 13, 2007


Fleece Fair 2007

Fleece Fair 2007

  April 13, 2007


Fleece Fair 2007

Fleece Fair 2007

  April 13, 2007


New York Party

New York Party

New York City  March 30, 2007


Chairs

Chairs

New York City  March 30, 2007


Setting

Setting

New York City  March 30, 2007


Ceiling

Ceiling

New York City  March 30, 2007

This is the ceiling of the former synagogue that now houses the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts.


Reflections

Reflections

New York City  March 30, 2007

I love the layers of reflections, of reflections, atop reflections...


Graffiti

Graffiti

New York City  March 30, 2007


Pigeon Tracks and Fireplug

Pigeon Tracks and Fireplug

New York City  March 30, 2007

I love how the pigeon is standing near the tracks it, or its compadres, made in the cement. I also like the range of greys and grays in the picture.


Mango Sorbet on Ice

Mango Sorbet on Ice

New York City  March 30, 2007

It took a ridiculous amount of time to obtain this dessert. First I requested pear; it was out. I requested apricot; it was out too. This was the last choice I made. It _was_ tasty.


Tea with Milk and Sugar

Tea with Milk and Sugar

New York City  March 30, 2007


New York City Still Life

New York City Still Life

New York City  March 30, 2007


Corner of Rivington and Essex

Corner of Rivington and Essex

New York City  March 30, 2007

That tall, silver building on the left is The Hotel on Rivington. It is where that very modern, form-over-function room I described is located.


Fire Escapes

Fire Escapes

New York City  March 29, 2007


Sea Lions

Sea Lions

Newport, Oregon  December 28, 2006


Sculpture

Sculpture

Portland, Oregon  September 05, 2006

A strange, red, leaf-headed tree couple.


Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium, Oregon  September 05, 2006

This was the new walk-through shark exhibit.


Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium, Oregon  September 05, 2006


Anemone

Anemone

Newport Aquarium, Oregon  September 05, 2006


Butterfly

Butterfly

Newport Aquarium, Oregon  September 05, 2006


Butterfly

Butterfly

Newport Aquarium, Oregon  September 05, 2006


Moonjelly

Moonjelly

Newport Aquarium, Oregon  September 05, 2006


Blog Feet

Blog Feet

East Coast  July 07, 2006

LG, Phantom Scribbler, and me.


Sheep

Sheep

Vermont  June 28, 2006

These sheep belonged to the college farm.


Sheep

Sheep

Vermont  June 28, 2006

This sheep belonged to the college farm.


Sheep

Sheep

Vermont  June 28, 2006

This sheep belonged to the college farm.


Sheep

Sheep

Vermont  June 28, 2006

This sheep belonged to the college's farm.


Goat

Goat

Vermont  June 28, 2006

This goat belonged to the college farm.


Piglets

Piglets

Vermont  June 28, 2006

These piglets belonged to the college farm.


Sow and Piglets

Sow and Piglets

Vermont  June 28, 2006

These pigs belonged to the college farm.


Piglets Playing

Piglets Playing

Vermont  June 28, 2006

These piglets belonged to the college farm.


Llamas for Sale

Llamas for Sale

  April 11, 2006


Sheep Shearing

Sheep Shearing

  April 11, 2006

The sheep was surprisingly calm; it didn't struggle at all.


Sheep Shearing

Sheep Shearing

  April 11, 2006


Wooly Sheep

Wooly Sheep

  April 11, 2006


Black Lambs

Black Lambs

  April 11, 2006


Angora Rabbit and Breeders

Angora Rabbit and Breeders

  April 11, 2006


Osaka - Kansai Airport

Osaka - Kansai Airport

Osaka, Japan  February 10, 2006

Where it all began and ended.


Shisa Plane

Shisa Plane

Miyako, Japan  February 10, 2006

The shisa, they are everywhere!


Shisa at Suna Yama

Shisa at Suna Yama

Miyako, Japan  February 10, 2006

This handsome specimen was as large as a person.


Ship off of Suna Yama Beach

Ship off of Suna Yama Beach

Miyako, Japan  February 10, 2006

"Suna Yama" means "Sand Mountain."


Bicyclist at the Boatyard

Bicyclist at the Boatyard

Miyako, Japan  February 10, 2006


Pandanus Fruit

Pandanus Fruit

Miyako, Japan  February 10, 2006


Fishmonger in Hirara City

Fishmonger in Hirara City

Miyako, Japan  February 10, 2006


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