bearinmybackyard

portrait beyond the immediate

portrait beyond the immediate

The challenge of this B&W portrait of my post anaphalactic allergic reaction was to bring out the beauty that still resided in the face so that the allergic...
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The challenge of this B&W portrait of my post anaphalactic allergic reaction was to bring out the beauty that still resided in the face so that the allergic reaction part did not become the dominant factor. To do that , I had to use more white because it covers the distractions and cause the normal eye to be the part we are drawn to, the spirit that resides with in and does can not be taken away.
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HDC-TM90

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Aperture f/1.8 Shutter 1/100

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Jan, 2015

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I have severe allergy and I know what and how you feel!

Like Karine, I also know what is that feeling!

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I just fell in love with this penguin shower curtain, but I decided to put it where I could have more fun with it. So, since it was winter, I suspende

If ever a duck was meant to epitomize the rock star world, it would be this female hooded merganser. Her head feather are just wild and look at her ey

There was a whole row of back to back benches. I thought it was so ironic that back to back benches could have such opposite views.

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This beaver decided to grace me with his presence at dusk.There is something about black and white photos of animals that brings out something almost

Well, this seagull definitely marches to a different drummer. He looked like he was his own little parade. lol

This black tailed mule deer decided to browse in my rock garden . It almost looks like he is bowing to the Buddha. It is sad that my neighbours view t

It was approaching sunset on the beach when I turned around and saw this old gentleman sitting on a bench, ready to enjoy his take out meal. Low and b

If you wonder why that is my moniker, it is because there are lots of bears that visit my backyard. Although we live in a busy cit, because we live at

It is autumn, and this ornamental grass at the stadium was starting to go to seed, so I decided to do a macro of it and found all these wonderful colo

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