A.P.A.D Day 55 “Refreshing Light”

A.P.A.D Day 55 “Refreshing Light”

The last in this series. Once again this is a Frangipai leaf. Refreshed and cleansed by nature.

I’ve added a slight texture over this one.

Enjoy.

A.P.A.D Day 53 “Blue Opal”

A.P.A.D Day 53 “Opal”

Same Frangipani, different droplet, processed for a completely different look.

Enjoy.

A.P.A.D Day 52 “Over the Edge”

A.P.A.D Day 52 “Over the Edge”

Rain droplets on a Frangipani leaf. I love looking at foliage after the rain.

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A.P.A.D Day 51 “Drops of Gold”

A.P.A.D Day 51 “Drops of Gold”

The next few APADS are taken in my backyard with the morning light filtering through the rain drops on the foliage. Makes for some pretty interesting images.

This one is a date palm leaf. The golden lights in the background are more illumniated droplets forming  a cool bokeh.

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A.P.A.D Day 50 “Bridge to Heaven”

A.P.A.D Day 50 “Bridge to Heaven”

This one is another mobile phone image and subsequently a poor quality image but it’ll have to do. I had some time to kill today while waiting for an appointment so sat at the Swansea bridge and watched the thousands of $ worth of play equiptment  (A.K.A marine vessels) go  through the bridge opening and off for a day of play with sun and sea. I wasn’t envious.. no not one bit. I LIE!  Wow the cruiser and cat that went  past were so beautiful. I love living in such a beautiful place in Lake Macquarie.

Anyway the clouds were really interesting today and looked great above the bridge. As i sat and watched it looked as if the bridge was opening to the Heavens.

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A.P.A.D Day 49 “Chicken & Avocado”

A.P.A.D Day 49 “Chicken & Avocado”

A real basic pic taken with my mobile phone so excuse the poor quality please. Pretty self explainatory….it was my lunch. Delicious avocado and seasoned grilled chicken salad. Healthy and oh so yummy! I was testing the quality of the food at the Tollgate -the place where my son Cameron will be eating frequently while away in Sydney. Sounds like a good enough reason to ‘ do lunch’  right? Infact it was my Uncle who suggested we go there.. thanks Uncle Rick !

Enjoy . I know i did!

A.P.A.D Day 48 “ Arabian Lights ”

A.P.A.D Day 48 “ Arabian Lights ”

Finally it’s  time to reveal my beautiful little treaured gift!

This is an Ancient  Persian Lamp.  Apparently the roosters mean its about  400 years old according to the  man in the little shop in Iran who sold it. (I have tried to verify the symbols of roosters and timelines etc but no such luck.)

 I totally love this little piece of history and it amazes me that i have something that dates back so far! Wow.. the 1600′s…Maybe it’s not technically that old in the grand scheme of antiquities but i’m stoked to have it. But it is a treasure: a real treasure from the Holy Land .

Thankyou again Tracy & Ken!  I will always treasure  my little lamp! xx

So what do you think? it’s pretty awesome right?  I’ve made the decision not to polish the lamp but rather to leave it in the  aged condition it is in.

Firstly i actually like the aged look about it. Makes it seem more real. And the patina protects it deteriorating as fast.

I have gently wiped it over with olive oil to get any loose surface dusts and stuff off it, and the oil helps protect it also. I also used olive oil to light the lamp for my image, as olive oil is what they  have used for centuries.

I don’t intend ever lighting it again, just the once for  photos is all i wanted. Now it shall find a new place to reside in a locked cabinet as soon as i sort one out!

I think i want to collect more artifacts..Yep i think i’ve always wanted to and now this  little Islamic iron lamp  is just the beginning!

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A.P.A.D Day 47 “ BBQ Chicken ”

A.P.A.D Day 47 “ BBQ Chicken ”

OK a silly title for this image but you have to admit it is suitable.. right?  kinda? You know.. flame.. rooster..

Anyway this follow on image basically  gives away what my beautiful little gift is.  Yes it’s an old lamp. I bet you knew that all !

Enjoy and i’ll post the full image soon.

A.P.A.D Day 46 “ Keep the Lid On ”

A.P.A.D Day 46 “ Keep the Lid On ”

Another cloesup section showing more of the engraved artwork on the body and lid. See the little fish?

 Anybody  think they know what this is yet?    

Next post reveals it……

A.P.A.D Day 45 “ Vigilance ”

A.P.A.D Day 45 “ Vigilance ”

This is a closeup of one of 3 roosters adorning my little gift. The actual meaning isnt known however seing as how this is anitem fromthe Holy Land, here is one possible reason for using roosters as decoration:

In Christianity the Rooster is noted for crowing three times after Peter denied Christ. As such, it became a symbol for Christ’s passion. Later, the Rooster would signify the repentance of the saint and religious vigilance as well as resurrection.

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