untitled, from the qajar series by shadi ghadrian

The following images are from images via: Saatchi-gallery.co.uk

via: adski_kafateri

Thanks to: billy!

czechbook wrote:

"I further researched this certain artseries and i found this, if you are interested:
"Her Qajar Series (1998-2001) consists of small studio portraits of women dressed in the nineteenth-century Qajar style. Many of the women photographed are Ghadirian's friends and family The backgrounds of these portraits resemble those found in photographic studios of that period. However, the artist has added some modern anomalies or dissonances, such as a mountain bike, a newspaper, or a Pepsi-Cola can. Ghadirian plays with these juxtapositions and contrasts, thus expressing the difficulties women face in Iran today - torn between tradition and the modernity of globalization. These composed portraits depict women unsure to which era they belong."

*what i wouldn't do to see this in person. (hillbilly)

[d427]

I saw this for the first time this morning in my new home.

the color file is here.

Norsonic Radio/Phonograph

<3 ∞

ifoundthis! (yes i did).

Skeleton

Everythinginthesky:


via: nothing to do with arbroath

Photographer Unknown.

Female Rodeo Performer, Photo By Russell Lee

Girl rodeo performer, San Angelo Fat Stock Show, San Angelo, Texas.

Lee, Russell, 1903- photographer.

CREATED/PUBLISHED
1940 Mar.
United States--Texas--Tom Green County--San Angelo.

via: LOC

W168 Fernberg Black Wolf Photo By Jim Brandenburg

W168 Fernberg Black Wolf, Photo by and © copyright, Jim Brandenburg

Recent Events Suggest [they] Have Been Driven Mad By Lack Of Power

"(...)To be blunt: recent events suggest that the Republican Party has been driven mad by lack of power. The few remaining moderates have been defeated, have fled, or are being driven out. What’s left is a party whose national committee has just passed a resolution solemnly declaring that Democrats are “dedicated to restructuring American society along socialist ideals,” and released a video comparing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Pussy Galore.

And that party still has 40 senators."

Paul Krugman, NYT

FP-3000B 7

FP-3000B 7
Originally uploaded by 嚕嚕

via: petbirdcaughtinajetstream

The Metrics That Matter

(...)American success in Afghanistan should be measured by “the number of Afghans shielded from violence,” not the number of enemy fighters killed (...)

Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, President Obama's nominee to be commander of American forces in Afghanistan, testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

NYT 

via: Abu Muqawama

[887] Found/Photographer Unknown

Found/Photographer Unknown

[884]

FOund/Photographer Unknown

Bell Museum: Wolves and Wild Lands In The 21st Century/Photo By Jim Brandenburg

Wolf Spying, Photo by Jim Brandenburg

(via First People.us)

At the Bell Museum, May 23 - October 4, 2009

Exhibit: Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century

"Through real wolf displays and photography by Jim Brandenburg, this provocative exhibit examines conservation issues facing wolves from the Arctic to southeastern United States. Developed by the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, the exhibit tackles the questions: What can people do to make living with wolves easier? What are the financial and environmental costs of wolf predation on livestock? And will coyotes ultimately win out over wolves in the competition for food and space?
Wolves and Wild Lands Exhibit Walkabout with David Mech
Wednesday, July 22, Noon to 1 p.m.
Free with museum admission
Join internationally recognized wolf researcher David Mech for a personal, close-up tour of the exhibit. Mech, whose appointments include chair of the World Conservation Union's Wolf Specialist Group, senior research scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey and an adjunct professor at the University's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, will share stories and insights about one of Minnesota's most fascinating animals."

Birthday Girl [413]

Found/Photographer Unknown

[via]

Happiness (second)

I am still a little glazed over and euphoric over the reality that I will be living in a space 2 1/2 the size of my current quarters-- Large blank walls, wood floors, pets allowed, *swoon*, etc.

I wanted to post this second picture from the first visit where I was able to get in there and take it all in.

Hillbilly Christmas, (1975) [867]

Found. (I'm awfully glad I did), Photographer Unknown

Don't miss it! Visit the entire set over yonder at my flickr.

Orange Stealth

Found/Photographer Unknown

Born To Twirl! (1964 Junior High Yearbook)

Found/Photographer Unknown


1964 Junior High Yearbook

via: my flickr

The Dangers Of Alcohol #12-3 (Gargantua Photos)

via: Gargantua Photos