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Cognac Monnet by Leonetto Cappiello (1875 – 1942) 

Photo by Jean Michel Berts The world of photography fascinates me [this reminds me that I didn’t take any pictures this spring. There is a stand alone apple tree right in the middle of the hill on campus. It was so beautiful this spring when it was in full bloom]. Recently, I discovered Jean Michel Berts who is a French photographer. So far, anything I have seen from him was in back and white. His photos are very powerful. He has his own special way, working with light. The photo above is one of his works. I love it. Not only because I think I could I never afford to stay in a room with this view, but there is something about this picture and about this room. Here, it is Paris , a busy city, and yet provides you with serenity and seclusion.  I close my eyes and imagine myself in Paris standing below Eiffel Tower in spring time.

The  Gravel Pit , by Emily Carr, oil on canvas, 1937. Location: Vancouver Art Gallery I know I might be over my limit since I had this request before but I'm in a desperate need of hearing a good news. Anything works for me.

Boreas 1902 by J.W. Waterhouse. Picture from here. The cold wind blows and she is standing there. The wind strikes against her body forcefully but she fights it. It does not matter how long you stare at her; You cannot see any sign of anxiety in her face. She is serene or at least this is the impression you get. I look at this painting and I see something more. I see myself in this painting. This is I trying to compose myself at any given time and the cold wind is life. 

View of Toledo This is how I'm feeling right now. I don't know how El Greco felt when he was painting this. But I know exactly how I feel; annoyed, irritated, and upset. Upset with myself and with all those who try to take advantage of me in one way or the other. It has been a while since I have lost focus. I realize that the time is passing me by and I need to be more proactive in every aspect of my life. I have to watch out for myself. If I don't, no one else does. grrr.... 

The Artist in action, Ottawa River, Aug 2008 Cleopatra, Aug 2008 The Kiss, Aug 2008 I have got more pictures of balanced rock sculptures and come up with names. Enjoy!!!

Ottawa River, July 2008 This is a creation of balanced rock sculpture by John Felice Ceprano. In 1986, he started using unaltered natural rocks to build ephemeral sculptures by hand. Later on, the sculptures are stabilized with glue.