http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:moonbeam13/367884&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:moonbeam13/367884 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:29 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Project-Educate-Skin-Update-350289350 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Project-Educate-Skin-Update-350289350 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:13:46 PST Project Educate Skin (Update) nonadult darelated/deviantartskin/journalcss/journal Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Bloom-19770657 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Bloom-19770657 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:18:06 PDT Bloom nonadult photography/nature/flora Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
Have a piece of California on me. ]]>
Have a piece of California on me.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Solitary-Strength-25450983 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Solitary-Strength-25450983 Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:34:30 PST Solitary Strength nonadult photography/nature/flora Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
The canopy of the tree will surpass the height eventually. It is a great protector, and as such I have a great affinity for it. ]]>
The canopy of the tree will surpass the height eventually. It is a great protector, and as such I have a great affinity for it.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Sanctuary-11581076 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Sanctuary-11581076 Wed, 20 Oct 2004 02:54:42 PDT Sanctuary nonadult photography/nature/waterscapes Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 ]]>

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Frankie-Jordie-17382765 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Frankie-Jordie-17382765 Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:08:50 PDT Frankie + Jordie nonadult photography/nature/domestic Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
I met Frankie and Jordie on the street yesterday. Apparantly it was Frankie's 1 year birthday and their humans were enjoying some lunch in the cafe while they reclined in the gorgeous weather. They were a lot of fun, incredibly cute and their humans were very friendly and cooperative.

Animals make people better and their ability to love unconditionally is a trait I wish we would all learn. ]]>
I met Frankie and Jordie on the street yesterday. Apparantly it was Frankie's 1 year birthday and their humans were enjoying some lunch in the cafe while they reclined in the gorgeous weather. They were a lot of fun, incredibly cute and their humans were very friendly and cooperative.

Animals make people better and their ability to love unconditionally is a trait I wish we would all learn.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Expressionist-9841438 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Expressionist-9841438 Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:29:23 PDT Expressionist nonadult photography/people/spontaneous Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
I love children.


** Editing note: For those of you getting this again in your message bank, I simply removed some of the extra space at the top. ** ]]>
I love children.


** Editing note: For those of you getting this again in your message bank, I simply removed some of the extra space at the top. **

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Surviving-8664246 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Surviving-8664246 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:10:56 PDT Surviving nonadult photography/people/spontaneous Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
Please note that my grandmother passed away on April 13, 2007 ]]>
Please note that my grandmother passed away on April 13, 2007

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Warriors-20400431 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Warriors-20400431 Sat, 09 Jul 2005 19:20:11 PDT Warriors nonadult photography/people/emotive Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
The warrior pose is quinetessential to Yoga and there are several variations of this asana (posture) that represents balance and strength. The power of the warrior is magnified by the addition of a partner and the message of balance that much clearer.

Sometimes we find, that in order to be strong, we require the support and balance of someone else. ]]>
The warrior pose is quinetessential to Yoga and there are several variations of this asana (posture) that represents balance and strength. The power of the warrior is magnified by the addition of a partner and the message of balance that much clearer.

Sometimes we find, that in order to be strong, we require the support and balance of someone else.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Goodbye-14156642 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Goodbye-14156642 Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:43:19 PST Goodbye nonadult photography/still Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
I went to a secondhand store to find props for my superstition series. They have 'grab bags' of stuff for $2.00 and I was challenged to get one of these bags and shoot whatever was in it but it has to be postable on dA. The challenge was on and I ended up with two salt and pepper shakers in the shape of cows

Aside from that I did have intention and something to say (as always I know.. chatterbox that I am) and whether or not I did that for you all, I don't know, but the exercise was therapeutic on many levels.



P.S Goodbye my friend, I love you. ]]>
I went to a secondhand store to find props for my superstition series. They have 'grab bags' of stuff for $2.00 and I was challenged to get one of these bags and shoot whatever was in it but it has to be postable on dA. The challenge was on and I ended up with two salt and pepper shakers in the shape of cows

Aside from that I did have intention and something to say (as always I know.. chatterbox that I am) and whether or not I did that for you all, I don't know, but the exercise was therapeutic on many levels.



P.S Goodbye my friend, I love you.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Security-26105700 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Security-26105700 Tue, 06 Dec 2005 19:37:19 PST Security nonadult photography/conceptual Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
We often lose opportunities because we've opted to take the safe and secure path. When we build walls around ourselves, not only do we protect ourselves from the world outside, we trap ourselves inside.

I prefer the unsecure path. Sure it's scarier and I stand a greater chance of getting hurt, but it's the only way I can live. ]]>
We often lose opportunities because we've opted to take the safe and secure path. When we build walls around ourselves, not only do we protect ourselves from the world outside, we trap ourselves inside.

I prefer the unsecure path. Sure it's scarier and I stand a greater chance of getting hurt, but it's the only way I can live.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Sheltered-16982799 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Sheltered-16982799 Thu, 07 Apr 2005 20:55:49 PDT Sheltered nonadult photography/abstract Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
~Rabindranath Tagore

Sometimes facing the world on your own is a frightening experience. I'm finding power in my fears.


Enjoy. ]]>
~Rabindranath Tagore

Sometimes facing the world on your own is a frightening experience. I'm finding power in my fears.


Enjoy.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Twirl-12503682 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Twirl-12503682 Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:12:41 PST Twirl nonadult photography/abstract Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
I was toying with my inspiration to shoot my umbrella superstition and after an hour of frustration with the boring state of the average umbrella.. lights were shining, umbrellas were spinning.. and the shutter was opened.

Experimenting with different concepts and ideas is one of the deep benefits of photography. I put a lot of myself into every shot and it connects with me on a very personal level. What fascinates me even more, is to hear your interpretations of it. Lesson learned today, 'Don't be afraid to play' ]]>
I was toying with my inspiration to shoot my umbrella superstition and after an hour of frustration with the boring state of the average umbrella.. lights were shining, umbrellas were spinning.. and the shutter was opened.

Experimenting with different concepts and ideas is one of the deep benefits of photography. I put a lot of myself into every shot and it connects with me on a very personal level. What fascinates me even more, is to hear your interpretations of it. Lesson learned today, 'Don't be afraid to play'

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Shooting-star-10672790 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Shooting-star-10672790 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:01:10 PDT Shooting star nonadult photography/abstract/abstracts Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 ~Jim Morrison ]]> ~Jim Morrison

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Broken-mirror-14199565 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Broken-mirror-14199565 Sun, 16 Jan 2005 20:34:24 PST Broken mirror nonadult photography/still Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13

Note: Mirrors were harmed in the making of this photo ]]>

Note: Mirrors were harmed in the making of this photo

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Black-cat-12339542 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Black-cat-12339542 Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:22:15 PST Black cat nonadult photography/nature/domestic Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
Black cat - In ancient Egypt, the Goddess Bast was a black, female cat. Christians, wanting to rid society of all traces of other religions, convinced the ignorant that black cats were demons in disguise and should thus be destroyed. In the process, they also destroyed the kindly ladies who cared for the cats, believing them to be witches. Being demons, a black cat crossing your path would create a barrier of evil, cutting you off from God and blocking the entrance to heaven.

Model - Merlin ]]>
Black cat - In ancient Egypt, the Goddess Bast was a black, female cat. Christians, wanting to rid society of all traces of other religions, convinced the ignorant that black cats were demons in disguise and should thus be destroyed. In the process, they also destroyed the kindly ladies who cared for the cats, believing them to be witches. Being demons, a black cat crossing your path would create a barrier of evil, cutting you off from God and blocking the entrance to heaven.

Model - Merlin

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Spilling-salt-12172893 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Spilling-salt-12172893 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 20:47:47 PST Spilling salt nonadult photography/still Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
Note: An incredible amount of thanks to Stephen for playing with the salt to create the creepy design and also for being A #1 lighting assistant with the flashlights and also to `superkev for inspiring me to push myself despite the challenges. ]]>
Note: An incredible amount of thanks to Stephen for playing with the salt to create the creepy design and also for being A #1 lighting assistant with the flashlights and also to `superkev for inspiring me to push myself despite the challenges.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Triskaidekaphobia-12142099 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Triskaidekaphobia-12142099 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 19:24:21 PST Triskaidekaphobia nonadult photography/conceptual Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
It has been linked to the fact there were 13 people at the last supper of Christ, but it probably originated in medieval times. It has also been linked to that fact that a lunisolar calendar must have 13 months in some years, while the solar Gregorian calendar and lunar Islamic calendar always have 12 months in a year.

Triskaidekaphobia may have also affected the Vikings - it is believed that Loki in the Norse pantheon was the 13th god. This was later Christianised into saying that Satan was the 13th angel.

The Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (ca. 1686 BC) omits 13 in its numbered list. This seems to indicate a superstition existed long before the Christian era. ]]>
It has been linked to the fact there were 13 people at the last supper of Christ, but it probably originated in medieval times. It has also been linked to that fact that a lunisolar calendar must have 13 months in some years, while the solar Gregorian calendar and lunar Islamic calendar always have 12 months in a year.

Triskaidekaphobia may have also affected the Vikings - it is believed that Loki in the Norse pantheon was the 13th god. This was later Christianised into saying that Satan was the 13th angel.

The Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (ca. 1686 BC) omits 13 in its numbered list. This seems to indicate a superstition existed long before the Christian era.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Baby-Yoda-199526640 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Baby-Yoda-199526640 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:24:49 PST Baby Yoda nonadult photography/nature/domestic Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2011-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
Picture of my cat Yoda when he was but a kitten He's currently asleep on my meditation pillow beside me right now which I think equates to silent approval. ]]>
Picture of my cat Yoda when he was but a kitten He's currently asleep on my meditation pillow beside me right now which I think equates to silent approval.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Hey-Baby-141882229 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Hey-Baby-141882229 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:17:13 PDT Hey Baby nonadult photography/nature/reptiles Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2009-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 ArtisticAunJuli's George project.

Come here often?

(Bearded Dragon) ]]> ArtisticAunJuli's George project.

Come here often?

(Bearded Dragon)

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/UFO-141882047 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/UFO-141882047 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:15:18 PDT UFO nonadult photography/nature/underwater Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2009-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Skeletor-141881255 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Skeletor-141881255 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:07:03 PDT Skeletor nonadult photography/nature/underwater Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2009-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13

Female seahorse at the Toronto Zoo. ]]>

Female seahorse at the Toronto Zoo.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Incandescent-141881051 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Incandescent-141881051 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:04:57 PDT Incandescent nonadult photography/nature/insects Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2009-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 Taken while camping in September ]]> Taken while camping in September

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Yoda-128525216 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Yoda-128525216 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:52:31 PDT Yoda nonadult photography/nature/domestic Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2009-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
We're very much in love. ]]>
We're very much in love.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Quality-Time-128524249 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Quality-Time-128524249 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:40:02 PDT Quality Time nonadult scraps Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2009-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Sunflower-22023593 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Sunflower-22023593 Sun, 21 Aug 2005 19:43:20 PDT Sunflower nonadult photography/still Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
They've always held a special place for me and perhaps now more than ever as I work my way through my own metamorphosis. For those that know me well enough, you'll know I have a tattoo of a sunflower as well.

Legend tells that the Greek sun-god Helios was drowned by his uncles, the Titans, and then raised to the sky, where he became the sun. He was loved by a mortal woman named Clytie, who died of her love for him. When she died she became a flower and followed Helios' daily journey through the sky. The sunflower's turning as it follows the sun symbolizes deep loyalty and constancy. It is said that if a girl puts three sunflower seeds down her back, she will marry the first boy she meets.

A sunflower will always turn to the direction of the sun



some techy notes:

The "flower" is a metal incense burner and the yellow is actually pollen from a live sunflower. Using a metallic piece was intentional and integral to the concept.

Enjoy ]]>
They've always held a special place for me and perhaps now more than ever as I work my way through my own metamorphosis. For those that know me well enough, you'll know I have a tattoo of a sunflower as well.

Legend tells that the Greek sun-god Helios was drowned by his uncles, the Titans, and then raised to the sky, where he became the sun. He was loved by a mortal woman named Clytie, who died of her love for him. When she died she became a flower and followed Helios' daily journey through the sky. The sunflower's turning as it follows the sun symbolizes deep loyalty and constancy. It is said that if a girl puts three sunflower seeds down her back, she will marry the first boy she meets.

A sunflower will always turn to the direction of the sun



some techy notes:

The "flower" is a metal incense burner and the yellow is actually pollen from a live sunflower. Using a metallic piece was intentional and integral to the concept.

Enjoy

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Scream-29078148 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Scream-29078148 Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:07:50 PST Scream nonadult photography/nature/wild Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2006-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13

Note: This is Charles, the male silverback gorilla at the Toronto Zoo. He's simply magnificent to be in the company of. ]]>

Note: This is Charles, the male silverback gorilla at the Toronto Zoo. He's simply magnificent to be in the company of.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Lioness-32030602 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Lioness-32030602 Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:06:43 PDT Lioness nonadult photography/nature/wild Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2006-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 [link]) ]]> [link])

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Reach-75701797 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Reach-75701797 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:09:02 PST Reach nonadult projects/charitable/2008/acsilentauction Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2008-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 Silent Auction Donation Framed Print

A 12" x 18" Framed Fine Art print will be shipped to the winner of this auction. It is valued at $90 + p & p so you have a great opportunity to win a bargain. The winning bid will be able to select their choice of frame colour from the options available.

I will cover the cost of the print, frame and postage.

This item is being put up for bids for the Artisan Crafts Silent Auction - for the Weekend to end Breast Cancer

**** BIDDING STARTS JUL 21, 2008 and ENDS AUG. 17th, 2008****

FOR DETAILS on the auction and how to bid on this item and others please read the news article

Note there is a reserve price on this item of $30 USD, which considering its value is very reasonable. ]]> Silent Auction Donation Framed Print

A 12" x 18" Framed Fine Art print will be shipped to the winner of this auction. It is valued at $90 + p & p so you have a great opportunity to win a bargain. The winning bid will be able to select their choice of frame colour from the options available.

I will cover the cost of the print, frame and postage.

This item is being put up for bids for the Artisan Crafts Silent Auction - for the Weekend to end Breast Cancer

**** BIDDING STARTS JUL 21, 2008 and ENDS AUG. 17th, 2008****

FOR DETAILS on the auction and how to bid on this item and others please read the news article

Note there is a reserve price on this item of $30 USD, which considering its value is very reasonable.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Bleeding-heart-18436389 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Bleeding-heart-18436389 Tue, 17 May 2005 17:16:28 PDT Bleeding heart nonadult projects/charitable/2008/acsilentauction Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 Silent Auction Donation Framed Print

A 12" x 18" Framed Fine Art print will be shipped to the winner of this auction. It is valued at $90 + p & p so you have a great opportunity to win a bargain. The winning bid will be able to select their choice of frame colour from the options available.

I will cover the cost of the print, frame and postage.

This item is being put up for bids for the Artisan Crafts Silent Auction - for the Weekend to end Breast Cancer

**** BIDDING STARTS JUL 21, 2008 and ENDS AUG. 17th, 2008****

FOR DETAILS on the auction and how to bid on this item and others please read the news article

Note there is a reserve price on this item of $30 USD, which considering its value is very reasonable.

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The story of the bleeding heart:

It is said that a prince loved a princess who took no notice of him. To try to get the princess's attention and prove his love, he brought her exquisite and amazing gifts from far and wide. One day he came across two magical pink bunnies and offered them both to the princess.

At this point, the story teller pulls off the two outer pink petals and sets each on it sides to show the animals.

The princess was unmoved by the rabbits so, he tried again and presented her with beautiful dangly earrings.

The next two inner white petals are separated and held up next to the narrator's ears for display.

Still, the princess paid him no attention. The prince was so distraught over being spurned that he took a dagger and stabbed himself.

The remaining centre of the flower is shaped like an outline of a heart with a line down the centre. The heart is held up, the dagger-like line is removed, and the story teller plunges the "knife" through the heart's centre.

The princess, realizing too late that she did love the prince, cried out, "My heart shall bleed for my prince forever more!" and her heart bleeds to this day. ]]> Silent Auction Donation Framed Print

A 12" x 18" Framed Fine Art print will be shipped to the winner of this auction. It is valued at $90 + p & p so you have a great opportunity to win a bargain. The winning bid will be able to select their choice of frame colour from the options available.

I will cover the cost of the print, frame and postage.

This item is being put up for bids for the Artisan Crafts Silent Auction - for the Weekend to end Breast Cancer

**** BIDDING STARTS JUL 21, 2008 and ENDS AUG. 17th, 2008****

FOR DETAILS on the auction and how to bid on this item and others please read the news article

Note there is a reserve price on this item of $30 USD, which considering its value is very reasonable.

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The story of the bleeding heart:

It is said that a prince loved a princess who took no notice of him. To try to get the princess's attention and prove his love, he brought her exquisite and amazing gifts from far and wide. One day he came across two magical pink bunnies and offered them both to the princess.

At this point, the story teller pulls off the two outer pink petals and sets each on it sides to show the animals.

The princess was unmoved by the rabbits so, he tried again and presented her with beautiful dangly earrings.

The next two inner white petals are separated and held up next to the narrator's ears for display.

Still, the princess paid him no attention. The prince was so distraught over being spurned that he took a dagger and stabbed himself.

The remaining centre of the flower is shaped like an outline of a heart with a line down the centre. The heart is held up, the dagger-like line is removed, and the story teller plunges the "knife" through the heart's centre.

The princess, realizing too late that she did love the prince, cried out, "My heart shall bleed for my prince forever more!" and her heart bleeds to this day.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Feel-26928218 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Feel-26928218 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 18:20:16 PST Feel nonadult photography/nature/flora Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
A client of mine gave me her amaryllis since she was going out of town and wouldn't see it bloom. I decided to photograph the bloom for her so she'd be able to enjoy it as well. I took three shots in total.. one distinctly me and two other 'retty' shots. I rarely photograph what I see.. I photograph what I feel inside myself, so it was impossible for me to go with the other two empty shots. Hopefully she'll enjoy it.. i suppose we'll find out. ]]>
A client of mine gave me her amaryllis since she was going out of town and wouldn't see it bloom. I decided to photograph the bloom for her so she'd be able to enjoy it as well. I took three shots in total.. one distinctly me and two other 'retty' shots. I rarely photograph what I see.. I photograph what I feel inside myself, so it was impossible for me to go with the other two empty shots. Hopefully she'll enjoy it.. i suppose we'll find out.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Duet-75701993 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Duet-75701993 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:11:59 PST Duet nonadult photography/nature/underwater Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2008-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
Cuba 2008 ]]>
Cuba 2008

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Bogart-16545042 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Bogart-16545042 Sat, 26 Mar 2005 19:34:24 PST Bogart nonadult photography/nature/domestic Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13

And that's exactly what he gave me.. meet Bogart, my cousin's little dog.. cute as a button and eager to help me test some light conditions. Now I want one, I'm sure the cats will love the addition

Edit: changed to black and white because it really plays up the light better and well frankly because I can Thanks to `garrit for always having good suggestions and being an awesome friend. ]]>

And that's exactly what he gave me.. meet Bogart, my cousin's little dog.. cute as a button and eager to help me test some light conditions. Now I want one, I'm sure the cats will love the addition

Edit: changed to black and white because it really plays up the light better and well frankly because I can Thanks to `garrit for always having good suggestions and being an awesome friend.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Oddball-16902364 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Oddball-16902364 Tue, 05 Apr 2005 16:29:30 PDT Oddball nonadult photography/abstract Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13 superkev aka yoda . There are others from the group I really liked but I don't want to really bombard you with a flurry of marble shots

I have a personal attachment to this one, often being the oddball myself and not quite fitting in with the norm.

Anyhow, aperture is fun, play with it Always have to play!

Thank you to for his patience and his awesomeness and for processing the shot for me. ]]> superkev aka yoda . There are others from the group I really liked but I don't want to really bombard you with a flurry of marble shots

I have a personal attachment to this one, often being the oddball myself and not quite fitting in with the norm.

Anyhow, aperture is fun, play with it Always have to play!

Thank you to for his patience and his awesomeness and for processing the shot for me.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Peaceful-dreams-11488541 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Peaceful-dreams-11488541 Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:52:32 PDT Peaceful dreams nonadult photography/conceptual Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2004-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
This is my submission for the inspirations contest. A brief explanation as to why.

I've loved photography since I was very little but what fueled my passion to the point of pushing my 'hobby' into an 'obsession' was the discovery of one Joel Peter-Witkin. Please see the link to learn more about him [link]

Seeing his images in a gallery in New York, changed the way I saw photography. His images are real, they are stark and to me, they are beautiful. Not so much in what they display, because truthfully, most of what he photographs is weird, macabre and .. grotesque, but it is how he conveys these images that makes them beautiful. I spent hours in that little room, in awe of a master. One who could take the seemingly wrong, the misfits of the world, the darkness, and give it a voice, a beauty that I just couldn't take my eyes off of.

He ignited my obsession and showed me what power photography has! The power to evoke human emotion, the power to make people think. If I can evoke a thought, an emotion, a response be it positive or negative, than I feel successful.

There is a lot of passion in my photography and this man inspired me to push my own limits and create images that would open the minds of the viewer. ]]>
This is my submission for the inspirations contest. A brief explanation as to why.

I've loved photography since I was very little but what fueled my passion to the point of pushing my 'hobby' into an 'obsession' was the discovery of one Joel Peter-Witkin. Please see the link to learn more about him [link]

Seeing his images in a gallery in New York, changed the way I saw photography. His images are real, they are stark and to me, they are beautiful. Not so much in what they display, because truthfully, most of what he photographs is weird, macabre and .. grotesque, but it is how he conveys these images that makes them beautiful. I spent hours in that little room, in awe of a master. One who could take the seemingly wrong, the misfits of the world, the darkness, and give it a voice, a beauty that I just couldn't take my eyes off of.

He ignited my obsession and showed me what power photography has! The power to evoke human emotion, the power to make people think. If I can evoke a thought, an emotion, a response be it positive or negative, than I feel successful.

There is a lot of passion in my photography and this man inspired me to push my own limits and create images that would open the minds of the viewer.

]]> http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Vertigo-15104037 http://moonbeam13.deviantart.com/art/Vertigo-15104037 Sat, 12 Feb 2005 18:51:34 PST Vertigo nonadult photography/architecture/exterior Moonbeam13 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/o/moonbeam13.gif?7 Copyright 2005-2013 $Moonbeam13 @moonbeam13
I am afraid of heights. I am not particularly fond of tall buildings, bridges, flying.. you name it and when I'm in a situation that brings on this fear, the vertigo I suffer is sickening, so it's almost ironic that I brought it on intentionally to take this shot but I was inspired by a dear friend of mine and decided to challenge my fear. I'm not an architectural photographer by any stretch of the imagination but it certainly was an interesting experiment.

Note: The church is The Church of the Reedemer in Toronto at the corner of Bloor and Avenue road and was built in 1879. ]]>
I am afraid of heights. I am not particularly fond of tall buildings, bridges, flying.. you name it and when I'm in a situation that brings on this fear, the vertigo I suffer is sickening, so it's almost ironic that I brought it on intentionally to take this shot but I was inspired by a dear friend of mine and decided to challenge my fear. I'm not an architectural photographer by any stretch of the imagination but it certainly was an interesting experiment.

Note: The church is The Church of the Reedemer in Toronto at the corner of Bloor and Avenue road and was built in 1879.

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