Man in the Mural

Frederick
Some months ago I came across an real artist I spoke with who I presumed was "painting himself" into a mural here along Lord Nickens Street at Market. My wife was interested in the rest of the story, so I returned and captured this shot today. The man in the mural is actually shown placing the last tile on the mural to finish it. Because of the scaffolding this summer, I was not able then to see that the tiles stand away to create a beautiful mosaic in several parts (e.g., starfish, gull, crescent, and frame)--while other "tiles" are faux art, as is the "last tile" that he seemingly places on the frame. Well done ;)
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For Crying Out Loud

Graffiti in Frederick. East Church Street
For a city famous for its faux art and murals this bit of free art by someone struck me as quite creative. The name seemed some how to cry out to me.

Sky Bridge

Our pleasant weather in Kentucky this week afforded me with the opportunity of another visit to Sky Bridge and the Red River Gorge.

Little Brown Heron Perched in a Tree

Taken in the Fall 2011 at Culler Lake, Frederick, MD.
Lil' Brown flew from the shore of our little lake. I had been watching him for some time pick up a piece of reed. He finally flew to a nearby tree. I approached with stealth and positioned myself below him about 6' away to capture this. Looking up toward the sky created a back-light that provided me a nice profile shot when he turned his head. This is cropped.

(Yashica FX-3 Super 50mm 1.8 prime lens & Fuji 400 asa color )

Maker's Mark(eting)

Visiting with my son and daughter- In-law, I observed a Christmas gift they had received. It is a bottle of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey with a "Maker's" Christmas sweater. Appropriate for holiday "cheer"

Thos. Paine

"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." 1776

National Museum of American History -- Christmas Party

Behind the jazz band is encased the Star Spangled Banner -- the Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write that great poem "O say can you see" ..and include our motto, "in God is our trust". Which eventually became adopted as National Anthem. This is a very nice building and the first time that I have been in it since it was remodeled a few years ago. I must come with camera and capture all the wonders of the place.
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