Puddles

On Friday I had remembered neither to pick up my umbrella, nor to Scotchguard my new shoes (again) and it rained all the way back to the car, which did at least provide lots of puddle photo opportunities...

Icarus Wind

I'm currently working my way through Thea Gilmore's back catalogue, having downloaded the album this song is on (it's actually "Liejacker" and not "Avalanche" as the video suggests) after hearing Razor Valentine  last week.  I really like the whole album, although "Icarus Wind" is definitely my favourite track (it also features a cover of "You Spin Me Right Round" which is vastly more creepy when you can actually make out what the lyrics are...)

Underwater TTV

I'd really like to try some underwater photography, but the cost of the equipment is a bit prohibitive at the moment.  However, Photojojo had instructions for making an underwater TTV with an old TLR camera (which is essentially just a box with some lenses and so doesn't have much that can be upset by water) and a Pringles tube (or similar). So I rushed out to buy some crisps and duct tape, filled the bath, then realised I didn't actually have anything very interesting to photograph.  So here is

 a polka-dot duck

the TLR being waterlogged (I quite like this one)

an amethyst (not very clear).  This one was actually completely underwater, which seems to have upset the focus.  I think my technique needs some work...

Secret Gardens

Spellbound

Managed to get into the Library's Special Collection...

Lights

Morag and I went along to a studio thing at the weekend, which frankly turned out to be a bit of a nightmare. However, I liked this shot of the model, Lauren, who was doing a great job in the face of general adversity.

Buchanan St. Blues

 appropriately situated advert...