Raman Pfaff's Blog » Arts & Style http://www.ramanpfaff.com Peering at my own life. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Growth http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/02/20/growth/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/02/20/growth/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:50:48 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/02/20/growth/ [...]]]>

Spring is just around the corner. Dormancy will be replaced rapid growth.

As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again. Yes! There will be growth in the spring!

Picture taken with iPhone at UVA during snowstorm. I then used ToonPAINT and Polarize apps to create the final image.

]]> http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/02/20/growth/feed/ 0 Twitter, Tweety, Creepy… http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/02/03/twitter-tweety-creepy/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/02/03/twitter-tweety-creepy/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:37:38 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/?p=224 Stephen Colbert really cracks me up on occasion. The Word had me rolling last night.

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Betsy's Tempeh virtual store

]]> http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/01/27/like-tempeh/feed/ 0 New Juicer in the House http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/01/13/new-juicer-in-the-house/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/01/13/new-juicer-in-the-house/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:27:17 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/?p=209 [...]]]> I can’t remember the last time I unpacked something that was so cool I wanted to put it up on the wall as a trophy. This thing is so sleek that I’m almost scared to use it for the first time.

My Juicer

My Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain!

I don’t think the current fruits and veggies I have in the house are worthy enough for it. I’ll go buy some fresh stuff tomorrow and give it a shot. I bet it will taste really good!

]]> http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/01/13/new-juicer-in-the-house/feed/ 1 First Snow of 2009 http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/12/07/first-snow-of-2009/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/12/07/first-snow-of-2009/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:41:24 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/?p=193 [...]]]> I really love snow. We got a few inches during our first storm of the year. This snapshot (using my 10-24mm lens) is from the bridge that runs right next to the amphitheater, near the transit station, and over the railroad tracks.

First Snow 2009

The first snow of 2009 falls in Charlottesville.

A few more snapshots from that morning can be viewed in my ‘Winter‘ set.

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Fog, originally uploaded by Raman Pfaff.

The city is draped to start this sunny 75 degree day.

]]> http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/11/17/fog/feed/ 0 NSCL Trip and YouTube http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/09/02/nscl-trip-and-youtube/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/09/02/nscl-trip-and-youtube/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:01:27 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/?p=157 [...]]]> Back in June I went up to the NSCL for the FRIB dedication ceremony and an alumni reunion. I was amazed at all the construction that had taken place at the cyclotron, as well as campus. I managed to get in a video that is up on YouTube. My one and only video up there (at least that I’m aware of).

The NSCL has a full YouTube channel, so be sure to drop by if interested.

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Strickler-Nelson Wedding Photos
John (aka Mr. Photo) contemplates the next arrangement for the bridal party.

I put up a few of my shots on Flickr. Black and white make everything look better. Right? :)

]]> http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/08/16/wedding-photos-from-ohio/feed/ 0 My Daily Polaroids http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/05/25/my-daily-polaroids/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2009/05/25/my-daily-polaroids/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 22:31:59 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/?p=134 [...]]]> For those that follow me on Twitter you may have noticed I started a “Polaroid of the day” posting. I’ve managed to take a shot for 20 days in a row. I wonder if I can make it a full year. So far, so good. Speaking of which..I’d better remember to take a shot today!

Click here to see the full Polaroid set.

Bones

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While walking home I looked up and noticed a rather vibrant moon staring down at me.

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