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    A cool blog by a fine photographic artist, Christina Rose ... many of her excellent photographs many of her insightful thoughts on the art and science of this art are here for all of us... thank you for this dramatic image of the black bird ...Black Rook in Rainy WeatherOn the stiff twig up... more

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  • Rated by joshua-m on Dec 31 2008, 4:35pm

    Amazing photography blog and well worth checking out.
  • Rated by DoctorMate on Jun 15 2008, 5:10pm

    A cool blog by a fine photographic artist, Christina Rose ... many of her excellent photographs many of her insightful thoughts on the art and science of this art are here for all of us... thank you for this dramatic image of the black bird ...Black Rook in Rainy WeatherOn the stiff twig up thereHunches a wet black rookArranging and rearranging its feathers in the rain-I do not expect a miracleOr an accidentTo set the sight on fireIn my eye, nor seekAny more in the desultory weather some design,But let spotted leaves fall as they fallWithout ceremony, or portent.Although, I admit, I desire,Occasionally, some backtalkFrom the mute sky, I can't honestly complain:A certain minor light may stillLean incandescentOut of kitchen table or chairAs if a celestial burning tookPossession of the most obtuse objects now and then --Thus hallowing an intervalOtherwise inconsequentBy bestowing largesse, honorOne might say love. At any rate, I now walkWary (for it could happenEven in this dull, ruinous landscape); scepticalYet politic, ignorantOf whatever angel any choose to flareSuddenly at my elbow. I only know that a rookOrdering its black feathers can so shineAs to seize my senses, haulMy eyelids up, and grantA brief respite from fearOf total neutrality. With luck,Trekking stubborn through this seasonOf fatigue, I shallPatch together a contentOf sorts. Miracles occur.If you care to call those spasmodicTricks of radianceMiracles. The wait's begun again,The long wait for the angel,For that rare, random descent. -- Sylvia PlathClick this link to hear Ms. Plath's own reading of this poem.http://static.salon.com/mp3s/plath2.mp3
  • Rated by girleddy on Apr 09 2008, 10:18pm

    What a great resource for photography! She really knows her stuff! A great talent here.
  • Reviewed by bridewell on Jan 25 2008, 1:48pm

    This site is FULL of BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS/IMAGES,and is well worth a visit! Wonderful site...by a very TALENTED young lady.
  • Reviewed by Kodan on Nov 18 2007, 7:33am

    Bluesparkle, I like it! Great site, beautiful, inspirational, helpful! I wish you all the best, Kodan smile >
  • Rated by Calhoun on Oct 14 2007, 9:35pm

    Very clear and aesthically pleasing Blog,and very helpful with the information,and options she offers her fellow SU members.
  • Rated by renka on Oct 07 2007, 6:34pm

    An artist. One of those people you would like to get to know in real life. So inspiring...