Short is Sweet.

Nuit Blanche, an HD short film created by Arev Manoukian of Ottawa. The dreamy black and white video won the $100,000 first prize at the LG Life’s Good FilmFest, beating out filmmakers from around the globe. Each HD entry was restricted to no more than five minutes in length and had to convey the notion that “Life’s Good.” The imagery is simply amazing and poetic. Who new a simple moment could express so much.

Solar Eclipse

 

Photographer and scientist Miloslav Druckmüller and his team specialize in capturing images of solar eclipses. Pictured above is one photograph that compiles nine images, taken on July 22, 2009 from the Marshall Islands. Of this craft, Druckmüller writes:

Solar eclipse photography if one of the most difficult tasks of astronomical photography. There are at least three reasons for that. The first and main one is the extreme contrast which makes impossible to record the phenomenon on a single image. Neither classical nor digital photography have the ability to master the brightness ratio which is necessary for successful eclipse photography. The second reason is little chance for making experiments. If anything gets wrong it may take years to get an opportunity for a new experiment. The last but not the least reason is the fact that processing of images taken during total eclipse is very complicated and time consuming work with needs of one purpose software being developed specially for this aim.

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I need a wolf

What is the fascination with the Werwolf. Does it stem from the need to be something else. Something stronger and powerful. Or is it something more genetic to our animal brethren. Such as the misunderstood condition of hypertrichosis What ever the case may be, Werwolfs are fascinating. (To me anyway) The fact that there is copious amounts of lore from a vast variety of cultures regarding the herianthropy phenomena that one has to wounder.  Are they like the scary monsters of Dog Soldiers or are they misunderstood like in Underworld. Maybe they live among us as in Teen Wolf. How ever you like to take your Lycanthropy there are an abundance of movies out there to take your pick from. The addition of Wolfman better be a good one or this Kat could get mad.

Pagan gone Christian

Were did the easter bunny come from? You may have asked yourself this questions. If not I have asked it for you. Like most Christian traditions it was adapted from Pagan beliefs. Mental Floss has done a great write up about how the two religions molded into one chocolate orgasmic infested delight.

"One of these festivals was in honor of Eostre or Eastre, the goddess of dawn, spring and fertility near and dear to the hearts of the pagans in Northern Europe. Eostre was closely linked to the hare and the egg, both symbols of fertility."

Imitation Is The Best Form Of Flattery wouldn't you say.

Pink Pam

Had the pleasure of meeting Pam at Ladyfest's Tarts n’ Crafts in Ottawa this winter.  Her prints fascinate me. The bold lines and bright colors send my eyes on a roller coaster ride of adventure.  Though my favorite at this time is the black and white print on the left titled Bleed-Hair . This print is on the wall behind my computer screens. It reminds me that we all have an alternate side. A side of us that can only been seen if looked at correctly.

So can you see me?

Beauty from the eye of a painter.

Local Ottawa artist Komi Olaf work has the ability to capture the human form and tell a story.

Currently his work is gracing the walls of Umi

Lip Smaking Good.

As I was cleaning out my purse I noticed my stash of lip balms have growen. Purse had 15, yes that is right 15. Coat has 3, randomly through out the house is about 30. Needless to say I like lip balm. The need for smooth soft kissable lips is a constant need, due to the fact they are some damn big. Cracked big lips hurt, nuf said.

All Natural balms are the way to go but they do need to meet some criteria before they can be placed on  the putty lushes.

1. Has to be in a tub. Fingering on lip balm is a no go for this girl.
2. Slides on smooth. Stiff upper lip is a no no.
   
3. Great taste. If it tastes bad it goes in the trash.

At this time fav lip goo is Wildberry by Purple Urchin. Not only does it meet all the criteria it is locally made in Ottawa.

Now if you will excuse me I must go lube up.