Green, with Polka Dots: Dual Widescreen Wallpaper

With all the white and gray we've had lately, it was nice to go back a few months in the archives, and work on something green.

The 3840x1200-size version for dual widescreen wallpapers is here. (because blogger somehow can't handle the size)

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Quiet Frost

Nothing special, I just like this tree.

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High Desert Sunset: Dual Widescreen Wallpaper

A nearly monochrome sunset photo... Don't see too many of those, do you?  Not sure why I like this one, but I do. 

If you want the download, you have to go here.   Blogger doesn't support pictures this large (3840x1200).

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American Savannah

I don't know why this makes me think of the African Savannah-- I think maybe the tree has something to do with it. (which you might recognize from "Milky Way Tree")

 I notice that the colors are so strong they're really pushing my monitors capabilities.  So if the colors look bad to you, it may be a difference in our monitors' abilities.  Let me know, tho.  No point putting stuff out that nobody but me can see!

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Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability at Dawn: Dual Widescreen Wallpaper

Working on this soft pastel taken at City of Rocks Idaho, I noticed the beautiful example of a Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in the clouds.  For you non-geeks, its the "breaking waves" formation at the center of the frame.  Check it out at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvin-Helmholtz_instability

Ahhh, Science!  It even happens to artists!

Edit:  Blogspot got me again!  If you want the full-size 3840x1200 version, get it here: 
http://wetdog969.deviantart.com/art/Kelvin-Helmholtz-Instability-at-Dawn-410177159

Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Kodachrome Harvest

A Paul Simon moment around harvest time.  The fall sun saturates the colors in a way that practically forces me to hum "Kodachrome" to myself as I look around.  And Oh, look here--I got a Nikon camera; I love to take photographs...

Milky Way Tree

Wide awake because the huge thunderstorm that just went through ripped a grommet off the tent, and I half soaked myself trying to fix it (without actually leaving my sleeping bag)  and now what do I see but clear clear sky.  After months of Idaho wildfire smoke.  Ahhhh... heaven.

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Root Ball

An old tree that went to sea, but couldn't get back on shore.

Cliff Lake, MT.

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Dippy Z No. 2: Nissan 350Z Wallpaper

Another shot from the same session.  Just playing around with getting the light and background about right.

Download

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Dippy Z: Nissan 350Z Wallpaper

I haven't worked on any automotive stuff for quite a while, so I figured it was time to try again.  This 350 Z is "Dippy" because I got rid of all the bright aluminum and chrome highlights with Plasti-Dip spray.  Awesome stuff for emblems and detail work, but I don't know yet how long it will last.  I certainly do like the Anthracite trim color better than aluminum.   

Oh by the way-- download size is 1920 x 1200, if anyone wants to use it as wallpaper.

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Don't Go In There!

A little cave we down-climbed past coming off Bell Mountain summit.  Colorful rock, crazy lichen, and who knows what watching us go by.  

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Cubist. Period.

This one's a little subtle, so might not appeal to very many.  I like the 2 lonely fractal trees against the backdrop of hundreds of rectangles.  The reflective roofing, whatever it may be, also adds a nice element to the light.

PS.  Sorry it's been so long.  I've been a little busy.

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Reclining Cool 7

More curvy snow.  Think I can see some tan lines in there-- must be rummy from all this spring heat (40F!)

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Reclining Cool 6

More snow.  Reminds me of...bubble bath ...?

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Reclining Cool 5-- Dual Widescreen Wallpaper

More snow!  I just can't seem to stop myself.

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Folded

More snow!  

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Reclining Cool 4: Dual Widescreen Wallpaper

It's been some time since I posted anything in dual widescreen format (3840x1200).  Really enjoying these snow nymphs-- check back for more of them in the near future!

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Reclining Cool 3

More snow nymphs frolicking in the cool frozen woods of the Rockefeller Parkway, Wyoming.  In case you've forgotten and are interested, photos 1 and 2 of Reclining Cool are here, and here.  Stay warm out there!

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Cold Josh

Hey, look what I found-- a left-over from last year!  This Joshua Tree in Socorro, NM was probably a little surprised to find itself under all that snow.  If I remember correctly, there was a foot on the ground that day.