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LadyKatesPhotography > August 19 I found that they even grow wild out in the yard, in Hawaii !!! But what's with the filigree hat and little lace skirt?!?! Huummm!!?? Make sure and check out the Siamese Twins which I posted in my Contender Gallery! ***************************************************************************************************************************************************** Dictyophora duplicata, the veiled stinkhorn or the netted stinkhorn Dictyophora duplicata is a member of the class Gasteromycetes (the stomach fungi). Gasteromycetes-- the hymenium is exposed after the spores mature. This class includes the stinkhorns. The common name stinkhorn for this fungus is very appropriate. The fruiting body begins as an "egg" stage, from which the phallic-looking fruiting body emerges over the course of just a few hours. The stinkhorns are all members of the order Phallales. All member of this order produce a stinking mass of spores at some point. The genera and species are differentiated on the basis of what kind of fruiting bodies they produce and where they bear their spores on the fruiting body. Dictyophora and Phallus species have a pileus differentiated at the top of the stalk. Dictyophora species all have a veil-like structure hanging down, while Phallus species lack the veil. Phallus impudicus is probably the most famous of the stinkhorns-- it certainly has the most descriptive name! Surprisingly there are some human uses for members of the Phallales. You're probably not going to believe this, but some of these members of the Phallales, especially Phallus and Dictyophora are considered a delicacy in China! As you might guess (especially if you're familiar with the doctrine of signatures, where the ailment cured by an organism is related to its shape), you won't be surprised that both of these are considered aphrodisiacs! Sometimes they are eaten in the egg stage, and sometimes they are eaten after maturity, after the spore mass is removed. They are even cultivated and sold in stores in China, either fresh or dried.
LadyKatesPhotography > January 12 'kubben'........this one's for you! I took this shot at the Ventura Seaside Feather Fanciers Poultry Show in '07 !
LadyKatesPhotography > June 12 CuriousCamel: this one is for you !! While visiting Aruba, a couple of years ago, I spent some wonderfully peaceful time at 'The Butterfly Farm'. There were many different varieties; each with their own delicate and colorful beauty! I was there in December; apparently Christmas is 'the season' for the Aruban butterflies!!! As Dreamhat so eloquently stated: "the Dance of Life"! *********************************************************************************************** I included 'Day 4/Gladiola' in my Contender gallery
LadyKatesPhotography > December 2 Meet Rita!! Rita's a nice kitty! Shutterbuglady.....this one's for you! A close friend is the Real Estate Agent on a foreclosed-upon local house. This kitty was one of the many things the people left behind when they moved out. I was with my friend recently when she had to stop by the house, which is when I first noticed the kitty; skinny and love-starved! I instantly took to her; she really is a sweetheart! My wonderful husband agreed that I could bring her home, and at least for the time being, act as a foster home. He also liked her and said if she adapts to life here with our dog and cat, that he wouldn't mind keeping her. When we let her in the house again tonight (she's been staying in my Barber Shop) for a short while, I was trying to get a few photos of her (the upper image), when my husband brought our cat into the room so that they could meet--for the second time (lower image)!! The first time they met (they're both females), I had them both in carriers and faced the doors towards each other. At first tonight, our cat was seemingly unbothered and wanted to go over to Rita, until she was offered the greeting of the lower image! (Fascinating what the flash did to the eyes!) Shutterbuglady....I need your advice!! BTW: the foreclosed house is on Santa Margarita Rd. ******************************************************************************************* and....Yes, my neighbors and I are still taking care of the doe (Jane). We fenced off a section of their yard for her. She seems better, but still doesn't move around much, or quickly. She eats carrots and apples out of our hands and we've discussed the possibility of her being pregnant....huuummm?!
LadyKatesPhotography > June 14 "I can see you!" On May 17, I was working at my computer, and started hearing some little scratching noise coming from the far corner. I was thinking it was a mouse which I was going to be bothered by having to do something about it! Long story shorter, I finally found this potato bug inbetween some of my big sheets of scrapbooking papers. I gathered him up and was about to toss him out the window, when the thought came to me that since I was working on Smug Mug, he would be a great DP, for either that night, or save him for a night when I needed a shot to upload. I set him on my desk and right beyond him was this pair of eyes staring at him. I moved the eyes a touch closer for better comp! There is a story that goes along with these beautiful eyes! I'll save that for another DP! P.S. I learned from this little photo session that these little creatures 'play dead'! Except for the little windshield wiper type thing by his eye, on the right side....those still move as he's imitating a dead bug!
LadyKatesPhotography > February 1 'Wearable Art' Today is the one year anniversary of my Daily Photo project!!! I am pleased with the photo journal for 2008 which I've created, even though I didn't adhere to posting 'daily'! (To those of you that do manage to post daily, I give you a lot of credit!) This has been a most wonderful experience, in many ways! The interaction with like-minded souls has been fabulous! Thank you for the wonderful support, encouragement, education and fun!! ********************************************************************************************* This afternoon I did another shoot for a favorite Client! During the process, I asked for permission to use one of the images for my DP, telling her how great I thought it would be for this to be my Anniversary post! Thank you, Rebecca! I am excited to share this, so that many more people can become aware of this young woman/artist and her tremendous talents! Rebecca Wendlandt is a designer based in Davis, California, who specializes in wearable art and one-of-a-kind fashion design. This particular design was created for a specific competition. She literally completed the construction about 1 1/2 hrs. before we did the shoot! Also doing her own modeling, she is delightful and inspiring; definitely a woman of many talents, skills and interests! Treat yourself to a cruise through her website to view some of her incredible creations. www.rebeccawendlandt.com I finally began uploading a gallery of our work together: Rebecca Wendlandt -- Wearable Art and Fashion Design
LadyKatesPhotography > May 14 Yesterday I was uploading more images into my S'Muggers in San Francisco gallery. This is my favorite 'Still-Life' image from that day. As a double DP, please click on the link, and you'll find a GREAT portrait of Darron (RandD)! And next to that one is a very fun portrait of Monica (Katchinyakandid)!
LadyKatesPhotography > October 1 The view this evening, from one of my chairs on our back deck, looking eastward. (I was going to post another image of that gorgeous storefront window in Capitola. However, I was watching the clouds as they were becoming even more beautiful so I put the rest of dinner preparations on hold for a little while and enjoyed the splendor---with camera in hand!) This evening's view from another of our sitting areas can be seen here.
LadyKatesPhotography > April 19 Today, I was helping to clear out and clean up my Dad's house. We were almost ready to leave for the night, when the thought of my DP entered my otherwise filled mind! I looked around for a while for some interesting subject matter and finally decided upon this scene. (I moved nothing; this is as it was!) This really was a cooperative effort; a SmugMug buddy of mine happens to live next door and was visiting when I began my search for something to photograph! He came up with the idea to shine a flashlight above her praying hands! Great idea, Al ! Was fun working with you! Check out Al's site; in particular, he does great action shots! alsphotoprojects
June 12

CuriousCamel: this one is for you !!

While visiting Aruba, a couple of years ago, I spent some wonderfully peaceful time at 'The Butterfly Farm'. There were many different varieties; each with their own delicate and colorful beauty!
I was there in December; apparently Christmas is 'the season' for the Aruban butterflies!!!
As Dreamhat so eloquently stated: "the Dance of Life"!
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I included 'Day 4/Gladiola' in my Contender gallery
LadyKatesPhotography > June 12 CuriousCamel: this one is for you !! While visiting Aruba, a couple of years ago, I spent some wonderfully peaceful time at 'The Butterfly Farm'. There were many different varieties; each with their own delicate and colorful beauty! I was there in December; apparently Christmas is 'the season' for the Aruban butterflies!!! As Dreamhat so eloquently stated: "the Dance of Life"! *********************************************************************************************** I included 'Day 4/Gladiola' in my Contender gallery
June 12

CuriousCamel: this one is for you !!

While visiting Aruba, a couple of years ago, I spent some wonderfully peaceful time at 'The Butterfly Farm'. There were many different varieties; each with their own delicate and colorful beauty!
I was there in December; apparently Christmas is 'the season' for the Aruban butterflies!!!
As Dreamhat so eloquently stated: "the Dance of Life"!
***********************************************************************************************
I included 'Day 4/Gladiola' in my Contender gallery
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