Cosmic Space Quiz-Explain!

This amazing image presents a challenge which I've no doubt scientists will not be fazed by in explaining. I prefer to let my imagination run riot with the child in me at the helm of my mind's runaway chariot-much more fun!

I'm open to suggestions-Let's kick off with 'double sided stargate'....over to you.

Cosmic Star Love Collision

I've done enough earth stuff now so it's back to space. This is another real image taken from the Hubble Space telescope {As previously mentioned, it's the most powerful telescopic instrument we currently have on our planet}. I adore this one- Going on the tendrils flying at the rear of their light bodies, these two star beings have obviously been 'high-tailing' it towards each other for 'God knows' how long! The point of impact of the cosmic kiss is going passionately purple with joy at this divine union. At least that's one angle out of millions you could conjure up in gloriously futile attempts to find words for something there really are no words for!! Drink this in brothers 'n' sisters- it's good for you to know that YOU, yes that's you, are part of this! If you're feeling low, sad or dissillusioned then come sit with Gordy a moment and just look at this and know that the same divine force that conjured up these beings, conjured up YOU TOO!! So, knowing that, wipe away your tears, lift your chin and smile-You have a right to be here, you are a star child, my dear child.

Simple things about stonework I'll miss.

This is one of the easier aspects of artistic stonework. Here I'm working a section of retaining wall and one of the final touches is to wire brush the facing stones free of any earth or mortar which brings out the natural beauty of each stone. It also means that as the wall weathers naturally, lichen and moss will establish evenly adding to the old weathered appearance. A bit of light relief after all the heavy lifting-something my back won't miss!

Normal Family on beach

Here we are in a more sane frame. If I recall correctly, the only reason for this almost orderly line-up, [aside from futile exhortations of poor Luisa with camera] was the promise of fish and chips, pocket money and even more ice cream for everybody who, as you can see, was very upset at the prospect. The look of financial doom on my face has been captured in stark contrast to the fiscally mindless, carefree frivolity and totally uneccessary joy around me.

Dysfuntional family on beach in October

This is what happens when you want to capture a happy holiday memory. When asked to simply smile, my teenage daughters turn into grotesques-one, Zoe, grimacing at the camera like some locked ward inmate whilst the older one, Iona, seems to think the camera is hidden in Dad's shoulder. Equally dissapointing is Roddy, who has become possessed and is being restrained in a chest-lock whilst unwittingly mirroring his sister's showgirl pose. Worst of all is Father who, although facing the right way, can't look straight at the camera and looks like he's had a change of medication. Happy Holidays. {now you know for sure I need to take some fresh pics urgently!}.

Luisa through the studio window

I took this photo from outside Luisa's studio. She wasn't aware I was there. You can see the reflection of a cherry tree in the glass-the thin twigs almost blending into her hair. You can almost feel the studied concentration as the glass seems to magnify the focus of intent as she applies the paint. A captured moment of an artist immersed in her quiet passion, happily consumed and oblivious to my camera!

TIME TO GET BUZZY!!

I know I've used this pic before to highlight bee conservation. This time I'm focusing on our wee busy pals to inspire myself to greater industry, effort and single-minded determination to keep going till I attain my goals. You just have to admire and respect such perseverance and stamina in these amazing creatures-their lives simply lived are an example to us all! When my back injury put paid to my stonework business I thought 'Life has really served me up a Lemon!' then wondered if I could really make my healing work a full-time career? Finally, I figured that, if I didn't try and give it my all, then I'd never know. At least I'd have given it my best shot-There's no failure in trying. The only failure is in never making the effort. So, when Life serves you up a Lemon-make a Lemonade!!