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Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
May 17th, 2008 - The future is an uncertain affair. And what is behind us is rarely the same of what is coming up. Of course, experience is necessary for the progressive elaboration of our ...

Feb 10th, 2008 - Happy Birthday JY as I heard while I was awaking. Come on, we already set the table and the knife is ready for you to cut the cake. The candles were hard to lite but well, h ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:28:17 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Feb 10th, 2008 - Happy Birthday JY as I heard while I was awaking. Come on, we already set the table and the knife is ready for you to cut the cake. The candles were hard to lite but well, h ...

Feb 12th, 2008 - The name of the rose. A flower for you, me, for the wonderful cake so delicious. have a great day! JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:23:25 -0800

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Feb 12th, 2008 - The name of the rose. A flower for you, me, for the wonderful cake so delicious. have a great day! JY

Feb.13th, 2008 - I love extra bold coffee freshly ground. It is a ritual to brew it, smell so good and taste wonderful. Have a great day - JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:33:51 -0800

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Feb.13th, 2008 - I love extra bold coffee freshly ground. It is a ritual to brew it, smell so good and taste wonderful. Have a great day - JY

Feb 14th, 2008 - I guess I have exhausted all my Valentine ideas early! On top of that, I did not have time to shoot and I have to recycle yesterday's shot. I like strong coffe but not that ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:03:46 -0800

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Feb 14th, 2008 - I guess I have exhausted all my Valentine ideas early! On top of that, I did not have time to shoot and I have to recycle yesterday's shot. I like strong coffe but not that ...

Feb 15th, 2008 - Funny how we can turn crazy sometimes. I just could not get the right light and the feel I wanted. An Olive, huuum, Idea! I took a glass and filled it with olive oil, then I ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:06:46 -0800

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Feb 15th, 2008 - Funny how we can turn crazy sometimes. I just could not get the right light and the feel I wanted. An Olive, huuum, Idea! I took a glass and filled it with olive oil, then I ...

Feb.16th, 2008 - Wood is the best material. It smells good and feel so warm. It teaches patience and discipline in my opinion. Have a great day - JY "I have little patience with scientist ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:11:27 -0800

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Feb.16th, 2008 - Wood is the best material. It smells good and feel so warm. It teaches patience and discipline in my opinion. Have a great day - JY "I have little patience with scientist ...

Feb.19th, 2008 - Painting with real paint, not with light this time. Actually, I was repairing some holes where I hung some picture frames. Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:12:49 -0800

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Feb.19th, 2008 - Painting with real paint, not with light this time. Actually, I was repairing some holes where I hung some picture frames. Have a great day --JY

Feb.21st, 2008 - This is planet Zuna. The bright portion is the reflection of its sun on the ice surface. A powerful magnetic field attract all the stars around it. Are we having fun or wha ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:50:13 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Feb.21st, 2008 - This is planet Zuna. The bright portion is the reflection of its sun on the ice surface. A powerful magnetic field attract all the stars around it. Are we having fun or wha ...

Feb.26th, 2008 - Where is the new born? The beginning of one is the end of the other. As the egg breaks, a new life starts. This is the inevitable cycle. Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:31:20 -0800

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Feb.26th, 2008 - Where is the new born? The beginning of one is the end of the other. As the egg breaks, a new life starts. This is the inevitable cycle. Have a great day --JY

Feb.29th, 2008 - This is a special day the 29th day of February. Here are some interesting time capsules from wikipedia; they might be urban legends but what the heck! 1504 - Christopher Col ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:23:45 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Feb.29th, 2008 - This is a special day the 29th day of February. Here are some interesting time capsules from wikipedia; they might be urban legends but what the heck! 1504 - Christopher Col ...

March 3rd, 2008 - Another hand shot of mine. I hope you are not tired of them but it is so gray outside! I find these shots good to practice lighting in order to keep them interesting. There ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:22:37 -0800

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March 3rd, 2008 - Another hand shot of mine. I hope you are not tired of them but it is so gray outside! I find these shots good to practice lighting in order to keep them interesting. There ...

March 5th, 2008 - Knowledge is wisdom. Human is capable of great accomplishment when it reaches to this level. Wisdom would be a gift to humanity so peace could flourish. Have a great day -- ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:27:14 -0800

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March 5th, 2008 - Knowledge is wisdom. Human is capable of great accomplishment when it reaches to this level. Wisdom would be a gift to humanity so peace could flourish. Have a great day -- ...

March 6th, 2008 - Appearance might be misleading at times. This dailies was not a piece of cake. I had a cool shot of some window washers but I erased my SD card by mistake. Well, this is al ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:16:09 -0800

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March 6th, 2008 - Appearance might be misleading at times. This dailies was not a piece of cake. I had a cool shot of some window washers but I erased my SD card by mistake. Well, this is al ...

March 8th, 2008 - Looking at the time pass, waiting for the snow storm to expire, expecting the next second, missing a loved one. Freezing time. Btw, I am very happy with my new Sigma 18-50m ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:27:42 -0800

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March 8th, 2008 - Looking at the time pass, waiting for the snow storm to expire, expecting the next second, missing a loved one. Freezing time. Btw, I am very happy with my new Sigma 18-50m ...

Jan 17th, 2008 This is my essay about hands, experimenting positions and post processing to slightly enhance the value but nothing too much. Cheers --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:12:52 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Jan 17th, 2008 This is my essay about hands, experimenting positions and post processing to slightly enhance the value but nothing too much. Cheers --JY

Jan.18th, 2008 Is this one better than yesterday's? Do you like the concept or is it too much? Anyway, I must say I had help from the kids to do this one. Photographers are allowed helpers, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:58:04 -0800

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Jan.18th, 2008 Is this one better than yesterday's? Do you like the concept or is it too much? Anyway, I must say I had help from the kids to do this one. Photographers are allowed helpers, ...

Jan.28th, 2008 - Some would say that I have cold feet, well I did after this one! I rather see it as having snow shoes. Would this one works for LPS semi-final?

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:10:40 -0800

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Jan.28th, 2008 - Some would say that I have cold feet, well I did after this one! I rather see it as having snow shoes. Would this one works for LPS semi-final?

Jan.6th, 2008 - It is dark outside and we can hear the windows shivering under the cold wind. The silence is broken by a slight squeaking.... well keep adding to the story if you wish, we co ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:17:36 -0800

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Jan.6th, 2008 - It is dark outside and we can hear the windows shivering under the cold wind. The silence is broken by a slight squeaking.... well keep adding to the story if you wish, we co ...

Feb 7th, 2008 - A squeak, I hear it despite the winter storm roaring. It is getting closer but I still manage to fall asleep again. It is probably just a nightmare despite this strange impre ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:24:42 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Feb 7th, 2008 - A squeak, I hear it despite the winter storm roaring. It is getting closer but I still manage to fall asleep again. It is probably just a nightmare despite this strange impre ...

Feb.8th, 2008 - Nothing seems like it appears. The night found its calm back, only the owl chase the mice or is it? Have a great day! JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:44:27 -0800

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Feb.8th, 2008 - Nothing seems like it appears. The night found its calm back, only the owl chase the mice or is it? Have a great day! JY

Feb.9th, 2008 - Something is burning but the pleasing smell of spice triggers a feeling of intense joy. Cheers and happiness erase all fear of this strange sentiment of being watched. I sudd ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:56:40 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Feb.9th, 2008 - Something is burning but the pleasing smell of spice triggers a feeling of intense joy. Cheers and happiness erase all fear of this strange sentiment of being watched. I sudd ...

Dec 20th, 2007 A glimpse at my stairs, at least part of it! Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:14:50 -0800

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Dec 20th, 2007 A glimpse at my stairs, at least part of it! Have a great day --JY

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:11:42 -0800

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Dec.22nd, 2007 It is gray, the snow is melting but it did not prevent to create some flakes! I discovered this effect by chance, I guess a little inspired by Rick's latest series! Have a gre ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:22:26 -0800

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Dec.22nd, 2007 It is gray, the snow is melting but it did not prevent to create some flakes! I discovered this effect by chance, I guess a little inspired by Rick's latest series! Have a gre ...

Dec.23rd, 2007 Well, it is still raining and wind is strong to blow off a photographer! Here is a quick tutorial about creating these patterns; you might find a better way. 1. I really too ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:53:38 -0800

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Dec.23rd, 2007 Well, it is still raining and wind is strong to blow off a photographer! Here is a quick tutorial about creating these patterns; you might find a better way. 1. I really too ...

Dec.24th, 2007 Filbert at their best. I took the shot at the grocery store, I could not resist to capture this big nuts bucket. Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:01:44 -0800

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Dec.24th, 2007 Filbert at their best. I took the shot at the grocery store, I could not resist to capture this big nuts bucket. Have a great day --JY

September 3rd, 2007 Modern cuisine's portion are sometimes very little! The plate got fuller after the shot! I just try to experiment with my 50mm lens and some selective focus while waiting ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:03:08 -0700

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
September 3rd, 2007 Modern cuisine's portion are sometimes very little! The plate got fuller after the shot! I just try to experiment with my 50mm lens and some selective focus while waiting ...

September 4th, 2007 I was in front of this blank sheet of paper when the night had the best of me.

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:18:03 -0700

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September 4th, 2007 I was in front of this blank sheet of paper when the night had the best of me.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:57:05 -0700

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Sept.16th, 2007 I made this salad and it looks too good so I had to capture the moment before it was gone.

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:28:48 -0700

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Sept.16th, 2007 I made this salad and it looks too good so I had to capture the moment before it was gone.

Sept.23rd, 2007 It is amazing the quantity of Urubu (black vulture) in town. So, I prepared an Halloween picture with the help of a little post processing. I am a novice at this kind of thin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:49:18 -0700

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Sept.23rd, 2007 It is amazing the quantity of Urubu (black vulture) in town. So, I prepared an Halloween picture with the help of a little post processing. I am a novice at this kind of thin ...

Sept.23rd, 2007 The original picture prior some small modifications!

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:49:23 -0700

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Sept.23rd, 2007 The original picture prior some small modifications!

Oct.23rd, 2007 Sometime, only one drop could make all the difference. 300 millions people saving one drop (0.5 ml) of gasoline per day make 400 gallons daily. This is 146,000 gallons of fuel ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:24:32 -0700

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Oct.23rd, 2007 Sometime, only one drop could make all the difference. 300 millions people saving one drop (0.5 ml) of gasoline per day make 400 gallons daily. This is 146,000 gallons of fuel ...

Oct.24th, 2007 Listen to the radio. This one used to be my grand-father's and it is probably 100 years old or more. Believe it or not, it still works. I use to make jokes with the kids when ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:19:01 -0700

Jean-Yves (Ifocus)
Oct.24th, 2007 Listen to the radio. This one used to be my grand-father's and it is probably 100 years old or more. Believe it or not, it still works. I use to make jokes with the kids when ...

Nov.22nd, 2007 Blowing a candle or lighting it? May be I felt like having the dragon's breath, Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:59:24 -0800

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Nov.22nd, 2007 Blowing a candle or lighting it? May be I felt like having the dragon's breath, Have a great day --JY

Nov.28th, 2007 Friends and sisters. I will always be there for you. Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:33:52 -0800

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Nov.28th, 2007 Friends and sisters. I will always be there for you. Have a great day --JY

Dec.6th, 2007 “Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out.” Iris Murdoch (British Novelist and Philosopher, 1919-1999) Another shot getting away from my comfort zone ( ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:31:52 -0800

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Dec.6th, 2007 “Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out.” Iris Murdoch (British Novelist and Philosopher, 1919-1999) Another shot getting away from my comfort zone ( ...

July 25th, 2007 I did some soul searching and broke all the rules.

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:54:41 -0700

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July 25th, 2007 I did some soul searching and broke all the rules.

July 26th, 2007 I wonder what is the other side from this window. Aliens or wizards; who knows?

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:21:41 -0700

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July 26th, 2007 I wonder what is the other side from this window. Aliens or wizards; who knows?

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:51:02 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:38:13 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:18:45 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:23:58 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:38:23 -0700

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Oct. 8th, 2007 Olives bread is one of my favorite. It is delicious when still warm from the oven, and the smell ... Enjoy! JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:32:07 -0700

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Oct. 8th, 2007 Olives bread is one of my favorite. It is delicious when still warm from the oven, and the smell ... Enjoy! JY

Nov 16th, 2007 Transfusion - Passage of time - portal - The old and the new. We are returning in the past or moving to the future --My brain hurts -- Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:50:54 -0800

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Nov 16th, 2007 Transfusion - Passage of time - portal - The old and the new. We are returning in the past or moving to the future --My brain hurts -- Have a great day --JY

Nov.17th, 2007 I found a new way to get orange juice :-). Have a great day --JY

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:06:26 -0800

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Nov.17th, 2007 I found a new way to get orange juice :-). Have a great day --JY

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:08:08 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:55:13 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:19:06 -0800

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Jan.18th, 2008 Is this one better than yesterday's? Do you like the concept or is it too much? Anyway, I must say I had help from the kids to do this one. Photographers are allowed helpers, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:23:24 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:44:30 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:21:14 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:23:50 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:01:41 -0800

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Oct.21st, 2007 -Newton- Poor him, he was the only one around for my experimentation with my new flash.

nobody@smugmug.com (Jean-Yves (Ifocus)) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:05:30 -0700

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Oct.21st, 2007 -Newton- Poor him, he was the only one around for my experimentation with my new flash.

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May 17th, 2008 - The future is an uncertain affair. And what is behind us is rarely the same of what is coming up. Of course, experience is necessary for the progressive elaboration of our ...

Feb 10th, 2008 - Happy Birthday JY as I heard while I was awaking. Come on, we already set the table and the knife is ready for you to cut the cake. The candles were hard to lite but well, h ...

Feb 12th, 2008 - The name of the rose. A flower for you, me, for the wonderful cake so delicious. have a great day! JY

Feb.13th, 2008 - I love extra bold coffee freshly ground. It is a ritual to brew it, smell so good and taste wonderful. Have a great day - JY

Feb 14th, 2008 - I guess I have exhausted all my Valentine ideas early! On top of that, I did not have time to shoot and I have to recycle yesterday's shot. I like strong coffe but not that ...

Feb 15th, 2008 - Funny how we can turn crazy sometimes. I just could not get the right light and the feel I wanted. An Olive, huuum, Idea! I took a glass and filled it with olive oil, then I ...

Feb.16th, 2008 - Wood is the best material. It smells good and feel so warm. It teaches patience and discipline in my opinion. Have a great day - JY "I have little patience with scientist ...

Feb.19th, 2008 - Painting with real paint, not with light this time. Actually, I was repairing some holes where I hung some picture frames. Have a great day --JY

Feb.21st, 2008 - This is planet Zuna. The bright portion is the reflection of its sun on the ice surface. A powerful magnetic field attract all the stars around it. Are we having fun or wha ...

Feb.26th, 2008 - Where is the new born? The beginning of one is the end of the other. As the egg breaks, a new life starts. This is the inevitable cycle. Have a great day --JY

Feb.29th, 2008 - This is a special day the 29th day of February. Here are some interesting time capsules from wikipedia; they might be urban legends but what the heck! 1504 - Christopher Col ...

March 3rd, 2008 - Another hand shot of mine. I hope you are not tired of them but it is so gray outside! I find these shots good to practice lighting in order to keep them interesting. There ...

March 5th, 2008 - Knowledge is wisdom. Human is capable of great accomplishment when it reaches to this level. Wisdom would be a gift to humanity so peace could flourish. Have a great day -- ...

March 6th, 2008 - Appearance might be misleading at times. This dailies was not a piece of cake. I had a cool shot of some window washers but I erased my SD card by mistake. Well, this is al ...

March 8th, 2008 - Looking at the time pass, waiting for the snow storm to expire, expecting the next second, missing a loved one. Freezing time. Btw, I am very happy with my new Sigma 18-50m ...

Jan 17th, 2008 This is my essay about hands, experimenting positions and post processing to slightly enhance the value but nothing too much. Cheers --JY

Jan.18th, 2008 Is this one better than yesterday's? Do you like the concept or is it too much? Anyway, I must say I had help from the kids to do this one. Photographers are allowed helpers, ...

Jan.28th, 2008 - Some would say that I have cold feet, well I did after this one! I rather see it as having snow shoes. Would this one works for LPS semi-final?

Jan.6th, 2008 - It is dark outside and we can hear the windows shivering under the cold wind. The silence is broken by a slight squeaking.... well keep adding to the story if you wish, we co ...

Feb 7th, 2008 - A squeak, I hear it despite the winter storm roaring. It is getting closer but I still manage to fall asleep again. It is probably just a nightmare despite this strange impre ...

Feb.8th, 2008 - Nothing seems like it appears. The night found its calm back, only the owl chase the mice or is it? Have a great day! JY

Feb.9th, 2008 - Something is burning but the pleasing smell of spice triggers a feeling of intense joy. Cheers and happiness erase all fear of this strange sentiment of being watched. I sudd ...

Dec 20th, 2007 A glimpse at my stairs, at least part of it! Have a great day --JY

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Dec.22nd, 2007 It is gray, the snow is melting but it did not prevent to create some flakes! I discovered this effect by chance, I guess a little inspired by Rick's latest series! Have a gre ...

Dec.23rd, 2007 Well, it is still raining and wind is strong to blow off a photographer! Here is a quick tutorial about creating these patterns; you might find a better way. 1. I really too ...

Dec.24th, 2007 Filbert at their best. I took the shot at the grocery store, I could not resist to capture this big nuts bucket. Have a great day --JY

September 3rd, 2007 Modern cuisine's portion are sometimes very little! The plate got fuller after the shot! I just try to experiment with my 50mm lens and some selective focus while waiting ...

September 4th, 2007 I was in front of this blank sheet of paper when the night had the best of me.

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Sept.16th, 2007 I made this salad and it looks too good so I had to capture the moment before it was gone.

Sept.23rd, 2007 It is amazing the quantity of Urubu (black vulture) in town. So, I prepared an Halloween picture with the help of a little post processing. I am a novice at this kind of thin ...

Sept.23rd, 2007 The original picture prior some small modifications!

Oct.23rd, 2007 Sometime, only one drop could make all the difference. 300 millions people saving one drop (0.5 ml) of gasoline per day make 400 gallons daily. This is 146,000 gallons of fuel ...

Oct.24th, 2007 Listen to the radio. This one used to be my grand-father's and it is probably 100 years old or more. Believe it or not, it still works. I use to make jokes with the kids when ...

Nov.22nd, 2007 Blowing a candle or lighting it? May be I felt like having the dragon's breath, Have a great day --JY

Nov.28th, 2007 Friends and sisters. I will always be there for you. Have a great day --JY

Dec.6th, 2007 “Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out.” Iris Murdoch (British Novelist and Philosopher, 1919-1999) Another shot getting away from my comfort zone ( ...

July 25th, 2007 I did some soul searching and broke all the rules.

July 26th, 2007 I wonder what is the other side from this window. Aliens or wizards; who knows?

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Oct. 8th, 2007 Olives bread is one of my favorite. It is delicious when still warm from the oven, and the smell ... Enjoy! JY

Nov 16th, 2007 Transfusion - Passage of time - portal - The old and the new. We are returning in the past or moving to the future --My brain hurts -- Have a great day --JY

Nov.17th, 2007 I found a new way to get orange juice :-). Have a great day --JY

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Jan.18th, 2008 Is this one better than yesterday's? Do you like the concept or is it too much? Anyway, I must say I had help from the kids to do this one. Photographers are allowed helpers, ...

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Feb.16th, 2008 - Wood is the best material. It smells good and feel so warm. It teaches patience and discipline in my opinion. Have a great day - JY "I have little patience with scientist ...