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Woke up this morning and the first thing I read, is this post on my little sister’s blog… dedicated to me. Speechless, stunned and overpowered with joy was I!
A perfect start for a summer’s day. A perfect start for summer all together. You’re the best sis. And since it’s your song… this is for you…
Bring your best friends together for a photoshoot and a little bite to eat. And 3 days later, after you realize that all the Magnum Almonds are gone, your MSN looks like this.
I use MSN ’cause it’s a useful tool, but I don’t like it. But this… This just puts a very big smile on my face. Actually, I could stop laughing for 10 minutes.
(photo courtesy of Alain)
Haven’t had a real model shoot in a little while. I had something special planned for today: a shoot with my favorite models and close friends. I have to admit… I was all nervous. I wanted this shoot to be nothing less than perfect, and a lot of fun.
And it all worked just great. The shoot was a lot of fun. But I made the girls suffer from time to time. They worked hard and in between all the laughs, they did some serious work. I am quite pleased with a couple of photo’s.
And by the time it is time to call it a day, the serious work turns in to silliness. I hate bein’ in front of the camera, but the girls dragged me out there… kickin’ and screamin’.
(photo courtesy of Alain)
More photos and silly shots in this gallery. Thank you girls for dragging me in front of the camera. And thank you Alain for standing by my side and shoot with me.
Adobe introduced the new features of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 at their Adobe Summer School seminar this afternoon and showered us with photoshop tips and tricks. Lots and lots of inspiration and things to try! On top of all that, we got the shoot a couple of pics.
A sanctuary safe and strong
To heal the wounds from lovers past
Until a new one comes alongI spoke to you in cautious tones
You answered me with no pretense
And still I feel I said too much
My silence is my self defense
And every time I’ve held a rose
It seems I only felt the thorns
And so it goes, and so it goes
And so will you soon I suppose
But if my silence made you leave
Then that would be my worst mistake
So I will share this room with you
And you can have this heart to break
And this is why my eyes are closed
It’s just as well for all I’ve seen
And so it goes, and so it goes
And you’re the only one who knows
So I would choose to be with you
That’s if the choice were mine to make
But you can make decisions too
And you can have this heart to break
And so it goes, and so it goes
And you’re the only one who know
©B Joel
Photo at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial
“No man is a failure who is enjoying life”
William Feather, American publisher and author
I never quite understood the art of shooting landscapes. I just don’t get it. I’ve been trying to make decent landscape photo’s for almost 3 years now. And they just don’t work. But today, I think a shot a decent one. This photo was taken at the beach in Bredene. I had a dramatic B/W image in mind when I shot this…
Today is the Holiday of the Flemish Community. Every year on July 11nd, the Flemish community remembers the victory in 1302 over the French army near Kortrijk. The battle on July 11, 1302 has come to known as De Guldensporenslag (Battle of the Golden Spurs).
So, I guess today is a good day to add the flag of the Flemish Community and the lyrics to our regional Anthem.
Zij zullen hem niet temmen, de fiere Vlaamse Leeuw,
Al dreigen zij zijn vrijheid met kluisters en geschreeuw.
Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft,
Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft,
Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.De tijd verslindt de steden, geen tronen blijven staan:
De legerbenden sneven, een volk zal nooit vergaan.
De vijand trekt te velde, omringd van doodsgevaar.
Wij lachen met zijn woede, de Vlaamse Leeuw is daarZij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft,
Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.Hij strijdt nu duizend jaren voor vrijheid, land en God;
En nog zijn zijne krachten in al haar jeugdgenot.
Als zij hem machteloos denken en tergen met een schop,
Dan richt hij zich bedreigend en vrees’lijk voor hen op.Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft,
Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.Wee hem, de onbezonnen’, die vals en vol verraad,
De Vlaamse Leeuw komt strelen en trouweloos hem slaat.
Geen enkle handbeweging die hij uit ‘t oog verliest:
En voelt hij zich getroffen, hij stelt zijn maan en briest.Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft,
Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.Het wraaksein is gegeven, hij is hun tergen moe;
Met vuur in’t oog, met woede springt hij den vijand toe.
Hij scheurt, vernielt, verplettert, bedekt met bloed en slijk
En zegepralend grijnst hij op’s vijands trillend lijk.Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft,
Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.